Panasonic SC-PT450 - Manuals

Page 2 - ENGLISH; Dear customer; Thank you for purchasing this product.

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on...

Page 3 - GETTING ST; Placement; Voltage; Safety precautions

ENGLISH ENGLISH 3 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not pla...

Page 4 - Table of contents; GETTING STARTED

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 4 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Safety precautions ...................................................................................... 3Accessories .............................................................................................. 5Preparing the remote control ......

Page 5 - Accessories; Preparing the remote control; Use

ENGLISH ENGLISH 5 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000093) 2 Remote control batteries 1 Video cable 1 Sheet of speaker cable sticker &2/.4 2CH 35" 7//&%2 3522/5.$ 2CH &2/.4 ,CH #%.4%2 3522/5.$ ,...

Page 6 - Setup example; Placement of speakers

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 6 RQT8043 RQTX0066 1 FRONT (L, R) 2 SURROUND (L, R) 3 CENTER 4 SUBWOOFER Setup example Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.The angles in the diagram are approximate. Placement of speakers • Use ...

Page 7 - Set your surround free!; Speaker installation options; Attaching to a wall; Fitting speaker stands; Center speaker

ENGLISH ENGLISH 7 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED Set your surround free! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (example: SH-FX65) You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (example: SH-FX65).For details, please refer to the operating i...

Page 8 - Making the connections; Conserving power; Connect to the antenna.; FM indoor antenna; Connect to the power supply.; Simple setup; Connect to the speakers.; Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 8 RQT8043 RQTX0066 AUX Making the connections Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a s...

Page 9 - Connect to the various television terminals.; Television with an HDMI terminal; Television with a VIDEO IN terminal; Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED Connect to the various television terminals. • Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.• Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the telev...

Page 10 - The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.; To change these settings later; Performing QUICK SETUP; Details of settings; Finish the QUICK SETUP.

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 10 RQT8043 RQTX0066 The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To ch...

Page 11 - Disc information; Discs that can be played; Note about using a DualDisc; Discs that cannot be played

ENGLISH ENGLISH 11 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED • It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the fi les were created ( \ page 26, Tips for making data discs). * 1 This unit can...

Page 12 - Overview of controls; Display; Headphone plug type :

GETTING ST AR TED ENGLISH ENGLISH 12 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Overview of controls AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. 0 OPEN/CLOSE Open or close the disc tray (14) Display 7 /- TUNE MODE /– FM MODE Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (28) ,...

Page 13 - Remote control; FM

ENGLISH ENGLISH 13 RQT8043 RQTX0066 GETTING ST AR TED (29) (29) (29) (30) (16, 30) (30, 29) Remote control Remote control Adjust the television volume (33) Select the source DVD : DVD/CD (10 ) FM (28) EXT-IN : AUX (31) , MUSIC P. (31) Start up and play a disc automatically,Control both the home thea...

Page 14 - Disc — Basic play; Using the main unit

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 14 RQT8043 RQTX0066 8 , PAUSE 7 , STOP 3 , PLAY FL DISPLAY 5 , ∞ , 2 , 3 , ENTER 1 , ¡ , SLOW / SEARCH DVD CANCEL 4 , ¢ , 4 , 3 , SKIP Numeric buttons y MENU, PLAY LIST -RETURN TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR Disc — Basic play Using the main unit Using the main unit Using...

Page 16 - Advanced play; Displaying current playback condition; Basics; Program and Random play; Press the numeric buttons to select the item.; Random play

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 16 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Advanced play Displaying current playback condition  Basics  Details Functions Menu ( \ page 19) Off (No on-screen display) 7 Basics Example: Current playback number Elapsed play time Current position Play mode Playback condition 7 Details Examp...

Page 17 - Playing data discs using navigation menus; Playing data discs; Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu); To select the group.; Using the submenu; Searching by a content or a group title; To select a character.

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 17 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing data discs Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( \ page 22) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents.• Playing HighMAT™ discs ( \ pag...

Page 18 - Playing data discs using navigation menus (continued); Playing HighMATTM discs; Selecting from the list; Playing the programs; Playing the selected track in the CD Text disc

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 18 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Playing data discs using navigation menus (continued) Playing HighMAT™ discs 1 2 To select the item. • Repeat this step if necessary. Example: Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Playlist: Play starts To change ...

Page 19 - Using on-screen menus; Functions Menu

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 19 RQT8043 RQTX0066 3 Make the settings. Example: Functions TitleChapterTimeAudioSubtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Select Confi rm Using on-screen menus Functions Menu Program Group Title Chapter Track Playlist Conte...

Page 20 - Play Menu

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 20 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings Play Speed To change play speed – from “x0.6” to “x1.4”• Press [ 3 , PLAY] to resume normal playback. • After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-ch...

Page 21 - Audio Menu; Display Menu

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 21 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Other Settings (continued) 7 Picture Menu (continued) Transfer Mode If you have chosen “xxx p” (progressive) or “1080i” (interlace) ( page 20, “Video Output Mode” ), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of materi...

Page 22 - Other Menu; Confi rming HDMI information

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 22 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings (continued) 7 Display Menu (continued) Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually – in 0.01-unit steps from “x1.00” to “x1.60”– in 0.02-unit steps from “x1.60” to “x2.00”• To change the steps quickly, ...

Page 23 - Changing the player settings; Player settings; “Disc” tab

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 23 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Changing the player settings Player settings 7 “Disc” tab Audio Choose the audio language. • English • (Language options) * 1 • Original * 2 • Other ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ * 3 Subtitle Choose the subtitle language. • Automatic 4 • English • (Language options) * ...

Page 24 - Changing the player settings (continued); “Video” tab

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 24 RQT8043 RQTX0066 QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. Changing the player settings (continued) Player settings (continued) 7 “Video” tab T V Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. • 4: 3 Pan &Scan:...

Page 25 - “Display” tab; Changing the delay time of the speakers; Effective when playing multi-channel audio; To enter the speaker setting; ] to select the delay time box and press; To fi nish the speaker setting

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 25 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Player settings (continued) 7 “Display” tab Menu Language • English • Français • Español • Deutsch • Italiano • Nederlands • Svenska • Polski On-Screen Messages • On • Off 7 “Others” tab FL Dimmer Change the brightness of the unit’s display. • Bri...

Page 26 - Tips for making data discs; Naming folders and fi les; Disc handling precautions

DISC OPERA TIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH 26 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Changing the player settings (continued) Tips for making data discs Tips for making data discs • When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. • There may be differences ...

Page 28 - Using the radio; Automatic presetting; Presetting the channel; Selecting the preset channels; If noise is excessive in FM

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 28 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Using the radio Automatic presetting 1 To select “FM”. OR (main unit) (remote control) 2 Press and hold. OR (main unit) (remote control) Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed. The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the ...

Page 29 - Using sound effects; Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level; Enhancing the stereo sound: Super Surround

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 29 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Using sound effects Note • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, disc as well as recording format or, when headphones are used. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sou...

Page 30 - Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 30 RQT8043 RQTX0066 To adjust speaker level during play [Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II is on.] 1. Press and hold [−CH SELECT] to select the speaker. L  C  R  RS  LS  SW SW: Subwoofer • You can adjust SW only if the disc includes ...

Page 31 - Operating other equipment; Optional connections; Optional antenna connection; Reduce the volume and connect the external device; Optional Music Port connection and operation; Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 31 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Operating other equipment Optional connections Optional connections This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Press [EXT-IN] ( \ page 13) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio ...

Page 32 - Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control; What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?; One Touch Play; Auto input switching; Power off link

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 32 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM TM ” ” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) under...

Page 33 - Operating the television; Changing the main unit and remote control; “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit display.

OTHER OPERA TIONS ENGLISH 33 RQT8043 RQTX0066 Operating the television Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television.Aim the remote control at the television. To switch the television on or off To switch the television’s video input mode Adjust the volume ...

Page 34 - REFERENCE; Troubleshooting guide; Power; Page; Unresponsive or inoperable function; Subtitle

REFERENCE 34 RQT8043 RQTX0066 ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. 7 Power Page No pow...

Page 35 - Menus; Picture abnormal or unviewable

35 RQT8043 RQTX0066 REFERENCE ENGLISH ENGLISH 7 A-B repeat Page Point B is automatically set. • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. — 7 Menus The Setup menu cannot be accessed. • Select “DVD/CD” as the source.• Cancel program and random play. — 16 7 Sound abnormal or improper Soun...

Page 36 - Progressive video; Unit displays

REFERENCE 36 RQT8043 RQTX0066 ENGLISH ENGLISH 7 Progressive video Page There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on. • This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu ...

Page 37 - Glossary

37 RQT8043 RQTX0066 REFERENCE ENGLISH ENGLISH Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-...

Page 38 - Specifi cations

REFERENCE 38 RQT8043 RQTX0066 ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel (3  ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3  ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (6  ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per cha...

Page 39 - Language code list; Maintenance

39 RQT8043 RQTX0066 REFERENCE ENGLISH ENGLISH Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Danish: 6865 Italian: 7384 Norwegian: 7879 Swedish: 8386 Afar: 6565 Dutch: 7876 Japanese: 7465 Oriya: 7982 Tagalog: 8476 Afrikaans: 6570 English: 6978 Javanese: 7487 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Tajik: 8471 Albanian: 8381 Esper...