Panasonic SAHT740 SAHT740 User Guide - Page 8

Simple Setup 3 STEP Speaker connections ≥Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before you make the speaker connections. Speaker cables ≥ [HT740] [HT743] 1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥ [HT940] 2kshort cables: For center speaker and subwoofer ≥ 2klong cables: For surround speakers 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. CENTER 5 SURROUND Lch 3 FRONT Lch 1 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Lch 3 CENTER 5 SUB WOOFER 6 SURROUND Rch 4 FRONT Rch 2 Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. 6 SUBWOOFER CENTER 5 FRONT Rch 2 SURROUND Rch 4 SUB WOOFER 6 The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada. Speaker cable sticker CENTER 5 Push! Insert the wire fully. i: White j: Blue 5 CENTER SUB WOOFER 6 FRONT Rch 2 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 2 FRONT (R) FRONT Rch 2 1 FRONT (L) FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 4 SURROUND (R) [HT940] Insert the wire fully. Push! i: White j: Blue Push! Insert the wire fully. i: White j: Blue SURROUND Lch 3 SURROUND Lch 3 3 SURROUND (L) Main unit DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER Speaker connections / Audio and video connections \For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]only] Set your surround sound free! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60). For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory. 4 STEP Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions. Video cable Television with an HDMI terminal HDMI-compatible television (not included) AV IN Back of the main unit AV OUT [Note] ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.] ≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. HDMI cable (not included) [HT940] Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) RQT8582 Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable (➜ page 13, HDMI). By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you can enjoy high-definition video (720p or 1080i) with 2-channel audio. ≥ Set "Video Output" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab). ≥ Set "Video Output Mode" (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television, you can operate your television synchronizing with home-theater operations or vice versa [➜ page 30, [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM)]. ≥ Make the extra audio connection (➜ page 9) when you use HDAVI 8 Control function.