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RQTX0175

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO 
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE 
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.


IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat.

9)  Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized  or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one  wider  than  the  other.  A  grounding-type  plug  has  two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third  prong  are  provided  for  your  safety.  If  the  provided 
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11)  Only  use  attachments/accessories  specified  by  the 

manufacturer.

12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 

bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.

13)  Unplug  this  apparatus  during  lightning  storms  or  when 

unused for long periods of time.

14)  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety 
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with 
the  instructions,  may  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio 
communications.  However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment  does  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  Increase  the  separation  between  the  equipment  and 

receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 

from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 

for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. 
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for SAHT56 - HOME THEATER

Page 1: ...stomer Thank you for purchasing this product Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The warranty can be found on page 23 ...

Page 2: ...structions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 3: ...s TV 20 Operating the DVD recorder DVD player 20 Operating the TV 20 Changing the remote control code 21 Reference Specifications 21 Troubleshooting guide 22 Maintenance 22 Limited Warranty 23 Product Service Back cover Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts Product numbers correct as of September 2008 The...

Page 4: ...ntrol this unit See the guide at pages 20 and 21 for the buttons that control other units 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standby on button 1 7 8 9 10 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To enter radio frequencies and channels 10 To enter two digit channels 2 TUNER BAND For switching the remote control to TUNER mode and selecting TUNER After selecting TUNER press and hold to switch between FM and AM 5 u 2 i 1 SKIP For selec...

Page 5: ...t kHz MHz Distance and frequency unit indicators ft feet speaker distance kHz AM or PCM sampling frequency MHz FM TUNED ST MONO Radio indicators TUNED A station is tuned ST A stereo FM broadcast is tuned MONO You have switched to monaural mode to improve reception SLEEP Sleep timer indicator PCM C FOCUS PCM Lights when the PCMFIX mode is set C FOCUS Appears when you are using Center Focus SFC 2CH ...

Page 6: ...ck curtain Front speakers left right Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV Aim the speaker at the seating area Surround speakers left right Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area higher than ear level Subwoofer The subwoofer can be place...

Page 7: ...r on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg 22 lb per screw Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers Plate thickness plus 7 0 mm 9 32 to 10 mm 13 32 Speaker stand not included Metal screw hole For attaching to speaker stands Example Surround speaker 5 0 mm 3 16...

Page 8: ...se the HDMI cables 16 4 feet or less For your reference INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MENU RETURN SETUP SETUP MIC VOLUME ENTER INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MENU RETURN SETUP SETUP MIC VOLUME ENTER Audio and video signal flow when you have used HDMI connections The audio and video signals from DVD equipment pass through to the television even if this unit is set to standby DVD equipment Audio Video This unit Speakers ...

Page 9: ...MITTER DIGITAL PUSH PUSH NSMITTER DIGITAL TRA NSMITTER DIGITAL PUSH PUSH DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT OPT 2 BD DVR DVD P L R IN L R BD DVR IN FRONT L R AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT L TV R IN OPT 1 TV TV DVD player TV Monitor TV Monitor R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL DVD P Coaxial DVD player Connect the video cable directly to the TV Connect the video cabl...

Page 10: ...ere reception is best AM loop antenna Black Red White Click Keep the antenna cord away from DVD players and other cords For best reception FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be installed by a competent technician FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Do not u...

Page 11: ...phone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel Note The calibration microphone is sensitive to heat Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of the unit Placing of calibration microphone Place on a flat surface at the seating area Set calibration microphone position at your ear height Turn on the unit Press The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit Calibration mic...

Page 12: ... setup process again Auto speaker setup may produce an unsatisfactory result with some speaker setups and configurations Auto speaker setup will not start if you have muted the speakers Turn the muting off page 19 Auto speaker setup will not start if you have plugged in headphone Unplug any headphone VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM page 8 is disabled during auto speaker setup Note Press any button on th...

Page 13: ...center and surround speakers from the seating position Distance YES Reset all auto speaker setup settings NO To cancel factory setting Auto setup Reset the settings done in auto speaker setup continue on next page DISTANCE LR 3 feet to 30 feet C S AUTO SETUP DEFAULT NO YES INPUT MODE TV AUTO ANALOG DIG PCMFIX DVR DVD 3 2a 2b Repeat for each speaker channel 1 In rare cases the unit may have trouble...

Page 14: ...ntain audio clarity It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field OFF The software is played with the original dynamic range factory setting STANDARD The level recommended by the producer of the software for household viewing MAX The maximum allowable compression recommended for night viewing Attenuator TV delay Delay audio if there appears to be a difference in timing ...

Page 15: ...erial where impact is important SPORTS To make you feel like you were in the stadium MUSICAL For musicals and other material where music is important GAME Enjoy gaming with more impact MONO For monaural sound Press to select a mode from the table at right To cancel press OFF You can make fine surround settings when in the MUSIC or PANORAMA mode page 18 Adding surround effects to stereo sources Usi...

Page 16: ...LEEP OFF SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 L R 2 1 3 4 5 Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Exit Press repeatedly until EXIT appears Press ENTER to completely exit the menu mode Press MENU once The radio page 17 Press repeatedly until EXIT appears Press ENTER to completely exit the menu mode TUNER FM only Display TUNER AM only Adjust the bass page 18 Adjust the treble page 18 You can adjust the ba...

Page 17: ...ndicator M flashes and the frequency scrolls The memory indicator and channel numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes 1 Press MENU to select TUNER TUNE MODE 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select PRESET ENTER Select MANUAL to cancel 3 After exiting the menu Press TUNE 2 or 1 Manual presetting Preset the stations one at a ...

Page 18: ...te control Dimension Control DIMEN You can adjust the effect of the Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ MUSIC and PANORAMA modes page 15 This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the overall front image or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center image You can choose a level between 0 the center speaker is dominant...

Page 19: ...ns Main unit Muting Press MUTING To cancel Press MUTING again Muting also cancels when you adjust the volume or switch the unit to standby Remote control Dimmer Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room 1 Use the menus to select DIMMER MENU operation on page 16 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select the level 1 2 or 3 or OFF Main unit The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to t...

Page 20: ...e that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations Remote control operation guide MENU MENU MENU DIRECTNAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TUNER DIRECT TUNING RETURN STOP PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE SKIP SLOW SEARCH SLOW SEARCH Watching DVDs TV Switch on Switch on the television and select input Switch on the player and start play Switch off Operating the DVD rec...

Page 21: ...g temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range 20 to 80 RH no condensation g FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87 9 MHz to 107 9 MHz Sensitivity 11 2 dBf 2 µV IHF 58 Total harmonic distortion MONO 0 3 STEREO 0 4 S N MONO 64 dB STEREO 63 dB Antenna terminal 75 Ω unbalanced g AM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz g SPEAKER SECTION Rating with low cut filter equip...

Page 22: ...urning the modes off 10 10 16 18 15 There is a lot of noise when listening to AM Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode 16 17 HDMI When using an HDMI connection the first few seconds of sound is cut off Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD Change the audio output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder from Bitstream to PCM 6 1 channel sources will however be played as 5 1 channel Select PCMFIX as ...

Page 23: ...mage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING...

Page 24: ...s or liquids have gotten into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel 3 Replacement parts When...

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