Panasonic SC-HT540, Setup Manual

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[HT540]

 Front speakers

[HT990]

 Front and surround speakers

Preparation

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To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

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For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.

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There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.

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For optional wall mount, refer to page 38, Operations Guide.

[Note]

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[HT990]

 The front and surround speakers are different.

– Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand (

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page 4).

– The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker.

1

Attach the stand to the base.

1

Thread the speaker cable through the base. 

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do 
not crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, 
and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.

2

Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling 
on the end of the speaker cable. 

2

Secure the stand to the base.

3

Attach the speaker to the stand.

1

Pull out the end of the speaker cable and 
position it between the ridges. 

STEP

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Assembling the speakers

The supplied stands are specially designed 
for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS990 front 
speakers, SB-FS741 surround speakers, 
SB-FS540 front or surround speakers. 
Use only as indicated in this setup.

[HT540]

2 Front speakers 
(with cover plate)

[HT990]

2 Front speakers and 
2 Surround speakers 
(with cover plate)

[HT540]

 2 Bases

[HT990]

 4 Bases

[HT540]

 2 Stands (with cable)

[HT990]

 4 Stands

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2

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stands with short cable: 

For front speakers

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2

k

stands with long cable: 

For surround speakers

[HT540]

 8 Screws

[HT990]

 16 Screws

Base

Cable

Stand

Base

Cable

Pull gently.

2

1

Screw

Tighten securely.

Slide the speaker 
cable into the 
groove.

Stand

Base

Screws

Tighten securely.

Cable

Ridges

Stand

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