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HT440En .book P age 1 T uesday, J anuary 2 4, 2006 10:55 AM
U.S.A. and Canada
Operating Instructions
Wireless-ready
DVD Home Theater Sound System
surround sound
Model No. SC-HT440 page 6
Optional wireless surround
speaker connection.
Advanced
progressive scan
page 7
Provides a smoother
Region number
and sharper image.
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
High-performance
2
1 ALL
4
sound effects
page 26
Sound quality enhancem
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8593En_p01-02.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:25 PM Dear customer System SC-HT440 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Main unit SA-HT440 Front speakers SB-FS440 ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for U.S.A. and Canada. Center speaker SB-PC640 ≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the Surround speakers SB-FS441 remote control, but you can
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HT440En.book Page 3 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 STEP 5 Preparing the remote control . . . . . 8 Simple Setup Getting STEP 6 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . 9 Started STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 STEP 2 Speaker connec
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HT440En .book P age 4 T uesday, J anuary 2 4, 2006 10:55 AM STEP1 Positioning the speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not. Setup example Place the front, center, and surro
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HT440En.book Page 5 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall ∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included) You can attach all of the speakers to a wall. Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them. Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached between screws as shown in the diagram. should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualifi
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HT440En.book Page 6 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM STEP2 Speaker connections ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. ≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers FRONT SURROUND CENTER Lch Lch 1 3 5 FRONT SURROUND SUB Rch Rch WOOFER 2 4 6 The illustration shows the model for U.S.A. and Canada. 5 CENTER 6 SUBWOOFER CENTER CENTER 5 5 Speaker cable sticker
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HT440En.book Page 7 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM STEP3 Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Video cable 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. Basic audio connection ≥ This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your Television television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other
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8593En_p03-11.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:23 PM STEP4 Radio and AC cord connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord Power plug adaptor \Others] \U.S.A.\and\Canada] \Areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada] ≥ Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. The illustration shows the model for U.S.A. and Canada. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 25). FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Affix this end of the Stand the antenna up on it
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8593En_p03-11.fm Page 9 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:23 PM STEP6 Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 28). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select ENTER Register Turn on the Select Pr
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8593En_p03-11.fm Page 10 Monday, January 2, 2006 2:48 PM Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 20). Video CD [VCD] ≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [JPEG] ≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using V
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HT440En.book Page 11 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor 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. 2. Servicing—Do not attempt to ser
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HT440En.book Page 12 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Basic play POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1 Power on. 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥ To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit. ≥ Play will start from the disc in the front-left position of the tray. ≥ For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use. ≥ Do not: SELECTOR –load more than one disc per tray. –touch the dra
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HT440En.book Page 13 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 30 to 31). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen — item select Numbered CANCEL buttons Register 6 , , [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g. To select 12: STOP [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 5 PAUSE [VCD] with playback control TOP MENU, MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Press [∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC function, and then press the numbered buttons. ENTER
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8593En_p12-23.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:25 PM Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition Press [QUICK OSD]. 1 5 ≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. CANCEL e.g. [DVD-V] Current playback number Elapsed play time Numbered buttons Chapter Time Title 1 4 0:41:23 DISC Playback Program Playback condition PLAY Play mode Current position ENTER Playing CDs sequentially [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs QUI
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HT440En.book Page 15 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM To change the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and Random play 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. To clear the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press §
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HT440En .book P age 16 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:55 A M Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. buttons Multi Groups and contents are displayed. Contents only List , Groups only Tree SLOW/SEARCH STOP Thumbnail Thumbnail images [JPEG] MENU, TOP MENU, To go to next group [WMA] [MP3] Next group PLAY LIST DI
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HT440En.book Page 17 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Playing a play list TM Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This works only when the disc contains a play list. Press [PLAY LIST]. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST]. 1 ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. Playlist e.g. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, No. Date Length T i t l e 1 11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 2 12/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 1/ 2 1:10:04 Sp
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HT440En.book Page 18 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Using on-screen menus Press once. 1 Select Select the menu. 2 Go to the e.g. [DVD-V] next menu Numbered CANCEL Functions buttons Title 1/2 1 English Register Chapter 3/10 2 French Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Audio 1 English Return to the previous Subtitle 3 Spanish menu Angle 1/2 PLAY Select Make the settings. 3 e.g. [DVD-V] Functions ENTER Title 1/2 1 English Chapter 3/10 2 French FUNCTIONS Register Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Audio 1 English
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HT440En.book Page 19 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed Normal – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. dark scenes. ≥ After you change the speed Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have dark scenes. Play Speed no effe
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HT440En.book Page 20 Thursday, December 29, 2005 7:56 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Other Menu (➜ page 21) (➜ page 26, Enhancing the stereo sound: Setup Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II) To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio Play as DVD-Video Select “Play as DVD-Video”. To make the dialogue in movies easier to or hear Play as DVD-Audio [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or Dialogue Enhancer To use function
