Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Home Theater Audio System
Model No.
Operating Instructions
SC-HT56
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. If you have any questions contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) The warranty can be found on page 23.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. [. . . ] · To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Start performing auto speaker setup.
a) Press and hold
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· [AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator starts flashing.
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
Auto speaker setup
· "AUTO SETUP" appears on the display. b) The unit checks that you have correctly connected the calibration microphone. c) The automatic setup starts with STEP 1, STEP 2, and STEP 3 calibration as follows. STEP1 DETECTION/DISTANCE STEP2 FREQUENCY STEP3 LEVEL For your reference · Loud test tones are output from each speaker during the configuration. · During setup, operations may stop when there is an error message on the display. Refer below for troubleshooting.
Auto speaker setup finishes.
· "COMPLETE" appears on the display and all calibrations are saved. · [AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator lights.
-AUTO SETUP
· To exit, press and hold . To cancel during setup Press any button on the main unit or remote control. "CANCELED" appears on the display.
Note
· Perform auto speaker setup again if you have changed the speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment. · If you find speaker output unsatisfactory, reset all auto speaker setup settings and change them manually. · The calibration will give optimal result for "DISTANCE". Therefore, you are unable to adjust the setting manually.
Troubleshooting for auto speaker setup
While performing auto speaker setup, errors may occur and the messages will blink or scroll on the display, depending on the conditions. Press any button on the main unit or remote control to stop the setup.
-AUTO SETUP
After troubleshooting, press and hold Message "INSERT MIC" "CHECK CONNECTION TO LS/RS SPEAKERS" "CHECK CONNECTION TO L/R SPEAKERS"
Note
to start the setup process again. Solutions Pages 11 6 6
· Calibration microphone is not detected. · Check the front (L) and (R) connections.
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Auto speaker setup may produce an unsatisfactory result with some speaker setups and configurations. VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM" ( page 8) is disabled during auto speaker setup.
Settings
Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment's instructions.
Display
Switch on.
1 Enter the setup mode.
2 Select the item you want to change.
3 Change the setting.
4 Exit the setup mode. Settings
2a Select and press [ENTER].
DISTANCE AUTO SETUP INPUT MODE HDMI DRCOMP ATTENUATOR REMOTE TV DELAY RESET EXIT
Press and hold. 2b Select and press [ENTER].
Note
Press to change the setting.
Press repeatedly until "EXIT" appears.
Press once to enter.
Press [ENTER] to completely exit the setup mode.
Auto speaker setup calibration will give optimal result for "DISTANCE". 2a 2b LR C S Repeat for each speaker channel 3 feet to 30 feet
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Distance
· Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position.
DISTANCE
Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time. The factory settings are: LR (front): C (center): S (surround): 10 ft (feet) 10 ft (feet) 5 ft (feet)
Auto setup
· Reset the settings done in auto speaker setup.
AUTO SETUP
DEFAULT
NO YES
YES: Reset all auto speaker setup settings NO: To cancel (factory setting)
Input mode
· This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog, but you can fix the input mode.
INPUT MODE
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AUTO: The unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog. (factory setting) ANALOG: Select to make the unit accept analog input. [. . . ] PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
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You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
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For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 9. 5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST. ) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
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Product Service
1. Damage requiring service -- The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects 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. [. . . ]