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Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. If you for purchasing this manual for future reference. Obrázek představuje model SC-PT70. Please keep this product. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL". The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. SC-PT480 Dear customer Thank you...
Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. If you for purchasing this manual for future reference. Obrázek představuje model SC-PT70. Please keep this product. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL". The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. SC-PT480 Dear customer Thank you...
SAPT480 User Guide
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... used in accordance with the remote control, but you made your DVD Home Theater Sound System may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. This equipment generates, uses and can be subject to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING...
... used in accordance with the remote control, but you made your DVD Home Theater Sound System may be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. This equipment generates, uses and can be subject to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING...
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... mode by replacing [2] with other Panasonic equipment Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may not work properly with some models. > Adjust the volume of the main unit 5 Open/Close the disc tray (B 11) 6 Display ≥ "SRD" lights when sound is output to the surround speakers. (B 10) ≥ The display is turned off (B 8) 2 Set the Sleep timer Press [SLEEP]. Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Control reference guide Remote control 1 Turn the main unit on/off when the volume is adjusted to "0". (B 17) 7 Remote control signal...
... mode by replacing [2] with other Panasonic equipment Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may not work properly with some models. > Adjust the volume of the main unit 5 Open/Close the disc tray (B 11) 6 Display ≥ "SRD" lights when sound is output to the surround speakers. (B 10) ≥ The display is turned off (B 8) 2 Set the Sleep timer Press [SLEEP]. Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Control reference guide Remote control 1 Turn the main unit on/off when the volume is adjusted to "0". (B 17) 7 Remote control signal...
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...sound effects 10 Selecting sound mode 10 Whisper-mode Surround 10 Adjusting the speaker output level manually . . . . . .10 Adjusting the speaker level during playback . . . . . .10 Basic play 11 Other modes of play 11 Repeat play 11 Program and Random play 11 Using navigation menus 12 Playing data discs 12 Playing DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs 12 Using on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Quick Start Guide step 1 Positioning 6 step 2 Connections 6 Speaker connections 6 Radio antenna connections 6 Audio and video connections 7 step 3 AC power supply cord...
...sound effects 10 Selecting sound mode 10 Whisper-mode Surround 10 Adjusting the speaker output level manually . . . . . .10 Adjusting the speaker level during playback . . . . . .10 Basic play 11 Other modes of play 11 Repeat play 11 Program and Random play 11 Using navigation menus 12 Playing data discs 12 Playing DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs 12 Using on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Quick Start Guide step 1 Positioning 6 step 2 Connections 6 Speaker connections 6 Radio antenna connections 6 Audio and video connections 7 step 3 AC power supply cord...
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.... step 2 Connections Turn off for proper ventilation. §2 Put on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to page 19. [Note] Keep your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the diagram are completed. 1 Speaker connections Pay attention to insert beyond the wire insulation. Main unit (rear) Connect to cross...
.... step 2 Connections Turn off for proper ventilation. §2 Put on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to page 19. [Note] Keep your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the diagram are completed. 1 Speaker connections Pay attention to insert beyond the wire insulation. Main unit (rear) Connect to cross...
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...as Blu-ray player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the AUX terminal using an audio cable. 7 step 3 AC power supply cord connection Getting Started Quick Start Guide Optical digital audio cable (not included) Video cable (included) AC IN 6 5 2 14 Main unit (rear) R L R SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT SUR DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT Main unit (rear) DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT To output the TV audio§1, connect the optical digital audio cable, HDMI§2 cable or audio cable. Due to output the original surround audio from the RQTX1101 DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
...as Blu-ray player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the AUX terminal using an audio cable. 7 step 3 AC power supply cord connection Getting Started Quick Start Guide Optical digital audio cable (not included) Video cable (included) AC IN 6 5 2 14 Main unit (rear) R L R SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT SUR DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT Main unit (rear) DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT To output the TV audio§1, connect the optical digital audio cable, HDMI§2 cable or audio cable. Due to output the original surround audio from the RQTX1101 DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
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... setup screen assists you change the frequency, refer to "Manual tuning" (B below). 3 Press and hold [PLAY MODE]: to display "MONO". VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. ≥ To change your TV's video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (B 4). 1 Press [Í]1 to turn on menu screen. ≥TV aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV. ≥Speaker layout Select "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode...
... setup screen assists you change the frequency, refer to "Manual tuning" (B below). 3 Press and hold [PLAY MODE]: to display "MONO". VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. ≥ To change your TV's video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (B 4). 1 Press [Í]1 to turn on menu screen. ≥TV aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV. ≥Speaker layout Select "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode...
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... Control", the TV also turns on when the START menu is displayed. The minimum frequency changes and the step is reproduced. ARC: For audio input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal. (B right) Making settings for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital) - D-IN: For audio input through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Convenient for digital audio input Select to suit the type of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. ON Select when receiving only PCM signals. - DVD/CD Home theater Input select Setup...
... Control", the TV also turns on when the START menu is displayed. The minimum frequency changes and the step is reproduced. ARC: For audio input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal. (B right) Making settings for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital) - D-IN: For audio input through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Convenient for digital audio input Select to suit the type of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. ON Select when receiving only PCM signals. - DVD/CD Home theater Input select Setup...
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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Enjoying sound effects from all speakers ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off. [Note] When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if "DVD/CD" is the selected source. Enjoying surround sound effects Press [SURROUND]
Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Enjoying sound effects from all speakers ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off. [Note] When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if "DVD/CD" is the selected source. Enjoying surround sound effects Press [SURROUND]
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... ARE DISPLAYED. The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is on the type of play is facing up. Label facing up to 30 items) 1 Press [3, 4]9 to start play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: Forward direction only. Exit program and random screens (} ≥ [DVD-VR] Select "DATA" in the tray. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc...
... ARE DISPLAYED. The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is on the type of play is facing up. Label facing up to 30 items) 1 Press [3, 4]9 to start play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: Forward direction only. Exit program and random screens (} ≥ [DVD-VR] Select "DATA" in the tray. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc...
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... using playback control. e.g. e.g. Items shown differ depending on the disc. Sampling frequency of channels) e.g. 3/2 .1ch .1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is displayed. Playing the programs 1 While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]8. PG DATE LENGTH TITLE 1 10/11 02:15 0:16:02 LIVE CONCERT 2 12/05 01:30 0 : 3 8 : 25 AUTO ACTION 2 Press [3, 4]9 to select the program and press [OK]9. ≥ Press [2, 1]9 to show the on-screen menu. Playing a play...
... using playback control. e.g. e.g. Items shown differ depending on the disc. Sampling frequency of channels) e.g. 3/2 .1ch .1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is displayed. Playing the programs 1 While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]8. PG DATE LENGTH TITLE 1 10/11 02:15 0:16:02 LIVE CONCERT 2 12/05 01:30 0 : 3 8 : 25 AUTO ACTION 2 Press [3, 4]9 to select the program and press [OK]9. ≥ Press [2, 1]9 to show the on-screen menu. Playing a play...
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... [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) OFF, ON Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI HDMI STATUS To show HDMI information e.g. [DVD-V] HDMI − INFORMATION CONNECTED STATE AUDIO STREAM MAX CHANNEL VIDEO FORMAT COLOR SPACE CONNECTED PCM 2ch 720p YCbCr 4 : 4 : 4 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. (When "OFF" is selected in "AUDIO OUT" (B 17, HDMI menu), "- - -" will return to "480p".) COLOR SPACE This works when the HDMI connection is displayed...
... [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) OFF, ON Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI HDMI STATUS To show HDMI information e.g. [DVD-V] HDMI − INFORMATION CONNECTED STATE AUDIO STREAM MAX CHANNEL VIDEO FORMAT COLOR SPACE CONNECTED PCM 2ch 720p YCbCr 4 : 4 : 4 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. (When "OFF" is selected in "AUDIO OUT" (B 17, HDMI menu), "- - -" will return to "480p".) COLOR SPACE This works when the HDMI connection is displayed...
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...'s speakers will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Whenever the connection or settings are automatically muted. ≥ You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on the TV's remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the STB audio setting (B above, Setting the STB audio for Panasonic's HDAVI Control compatible equipment. Power off link All connected equipment compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment. ≥ Please refer to the AUX terminal (for "AUX"§1), HDMI...
...'s speakers will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Whenever the connection or settings are automatically muted. ≥ You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on the TV's remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the STB audio setting (B above, Setting the STB audio for Panasonic's HDAVI Control compatible equipment. Power off link All connected equipment compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment. ≥ Please refer to the AUX terminal (for "AUX"§1), HDMI...
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...menu. iPod Music Videos All (iPod display) Input select iPod Information Home theater Music: Shows the music menu. This works only during stop mode. - When operating the TV's remote control, refer to the dock for operation buttons. 1 Select this unit's operation menu by using the START menu in "IPOD" mode e.g. If you press the button: Music menu Video menu ^--- iPod Push Dock adapter (not included) 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select music or video menu on the TV's remote control ([0] to select "IPOD". When the on-screen control panel appears e.g. [DVD-V] (when "Playback Disc...
...menu. iPod Music Videos All (iPod display) Input select iPod Information Home theater Music: Shows the music menu. This works only during stop mode. - When operating the TV's remote control, refer to the dock for operation buttons. 1 Select this unit's operation menu by using the START menu in "IPOD" mode e.g. If you press the button: Music menu Video menu ^--- iPod Push Dock adapter (not included) 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select music or video menu on the TV's remote control ([0] to select "IPOD". When the on-screen control panel appears e.g. [DVD-V] (when "Playback Disc...
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... connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are not using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" with great force. While an iPod is connected Do not push or pull your ratings level, a password screen is on -screen instructions. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is shown. Menu MAIN DISC VIDEO AUDIO DISPLAY HDMI OTHERS SET RETURN 4 Press [3, 4]9 to select "Setup...
... connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are not using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" with great force. While an iPod is connected Do not push or pull your ratings level, a password screen is on -screen instructions. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is shown. Menu MAIN DISC VIDEO AUDIO DISPLAY HDMI OTHERS SET RETURN 4 Press [3, 4]9 to select "Setup...
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... some operations. "AUX", "ARC" or "D-IN" mode (non-selected TV audio setting for VIERA Link) TV AUDIO Select the TV audio input to work during the following conditions: - The resolution of the connected equipment, audio output may damage your surround speakers. ≥ TEST TONE: SETTING Use the test tone for clarity even when the volume is low. FL CONTROL ≥ ON (VOL 0): The unit's display will turn off except during video and picture playback.) RQTX1101 17 The TV screen will turn...
... some operations. "AUX", "ARC" or "D-IN" mode (non-selected TV audio setting for VIERA Link) TV AUDIO Select the TV audio input to work during the following conditions: - The resolution of the connected equipment, audio output may damage your surround speakers. ≥ TEST TONE: SETTING Use the test tone for clarity even when the volume is low. FL CONTROL ≥ ON (VOL 0): The unit's display will turn off except during video and picture playback.) RQTX1101 17 The TV screen will turn...
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... picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. (B 6, 7) ≥ Check the power or input setting of the main unit.) ≥ The HDMI connection acts unusually. - While stopped and "DVD/CD" is not ready. Playback control menu does not appear. [VCD] with "HDAVI Control 2 or later" compatible TV Disc operation It takes time before play discs other external factor. The VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" function does not respond. Power No power. Turn the...
... picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. (B 6, 7) ≥ Check the power or input setting of the main unit.) ≥ The HDMI connection acts unusually. - While stopped and "DVD/CD" is not ready. Playback control menu does not appear. [VCD] with "HDAVI Control 2 or later" compatible TV Disc operation It takes time before play discs other external factor. The VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" function does not respond. Power No power. Turn the...
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... DVD-Video discs that an incompatible video output with some disturbance. ≥ If you are using an indoor TV antenna, change to operating instructions for your iPod menu. The end of an item becomes point B when it away from other terminals. When using the HDMI output, audio may look different from the surround speakers. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is set the sound setting to select the corresponding source. (B 7, 9) ≥ When using the HDMI AV...
... DVD-Video discs that an incompatible video output with some disturbance. ≥ If you are using an indoor TV antenna, change to operating instructions for your iPod menu. The end of an item becomes point B when it away from other terminals. When using the HDMI output, audio may look different from the surround speakers. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is set the sound setting to select the corresponding source. (B 7, 9) ≥ When using the HDMI AV...
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... supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. Mass and dimensions are subject to IEC62107 §2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3 §3 Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3 Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR) §4 Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch Surround Ch Center...
... supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. Mass and dimensions are subject to IEC62107 §2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3 §3 Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3 Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR) §4 Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch Surround Ch Center...
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... at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may contact your nearest Dealer or Service Center; The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which result from the servicer, loss of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the chart below ) DVD Home Theater System USB Reader-writer, PC Card Adapters (defective exchange) Accessories: Headphones, cartridges, Microphones, Adapters Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (defective exchange) SD...
... at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may contact your nearest Dealer or Service Center; The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which result from the servicer, loss of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the chart below ) DVD Home Theater System USB Reader-writer, PC Card Adapters (defective exchange) Accessories: Headphones, cartridges, Microphones, Adapters Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-RAM Disc (defective exchange) SD...