Panasonic sc-pt460 - Manuals

5 Safety pr ecautions / Acce ssories 5 RQ TX00 88 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 shor tening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy ite...

6 Si mp le S etu p [PT 465] Ass e mb ling the fr ont s p ea ker s RQ TX00 88 Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 8. ∫ Preventing the speakers from fal...

7 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX00 88 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 wit...

8 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX00 88 Caution ≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.e.g. Center speaker ≥ [PT465] Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near. e.g. Front speaker ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (exc...

9 Si mp le S etu p Cab le connections RQ TX00 88 Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. (Continued on next page) step 3 Cable connections 1 Speaker connections 2 Radio antenn...

10 Si mp le S etu p C a b le co nn e c ti on s RQ TX00 88 Basic setup example § This connection enables you to play audio from your TV, set top box or video cassette recorder through your home theater system ( ➜ 32, Enjoying TV audio). [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the video cas...

11 Si mp le S etu p Cab le connections / A C mains lea d conn ection / Preparing the re mote contr o l 11 RQ TX00 88 Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug...

12 Si mp le S etu p P e rf orming Q U ICK SETU P RQ TX00 88 The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. ∫ Details of settings ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the above table. § Language options [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] : FRANÇAIS, ESP...

13 Si mp le S etu p Pr esetting the radio stations RQ TX00 88 [PT465] Up to 30 stations can be set. [PT460] Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station. ≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic p...

14 Co ntr o l re fe re nc e gu id e RQ TX00 88 Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control.You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. The main unit and remote contro...

15 Con tr o l ref e rence g u id e / Uti lisin g the ST AR T men u 15 RQ TX00 88 You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. When “Input Selection” is selected You can select a desired source from the menu. ≥ DVD/CD ( ➜ 12), FM ( ➜ 13), [PT460] AM ( ➜ 13), AUX § (...

16 Ba sic pla y RQ TX00 88 Basic play PreparationTo display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode. [Note] ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. To preserve the unit’s motor and your TV screen, press [ ∫ ] (Stop) when you are finished with the menus. ≥ Total tit...

17 Ba sic pla y RQ TX00 88 If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ 36 to 38). Using the remote control One touch play The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the tray. Stop The position is memorised while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥ Press [ 1 ...

18 O ther p la y b a c k fu ncti on s RQ TX00 88 Other playback functions This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode. Preparation ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( ➜ 25...

19 Usin g n a vi gati on men u s RQ TX00 88 Using navigation menus ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( ➜ 25, “OTHERS” menu) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents. “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears when the disc contains both video (MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG). You can s...

20 Usin g on -screen men u s RQ TX00 88 Using on-screen menus ∫ Menu 1 (Disc/Play) CANCEL - SLEEP - REPEAT MUTI N G -FL DISPLAY -PLAY MODE SUB W OOFER -CH SELECT SETUP SOU N D LE V EL TOP ME N U ME N U DIRECT N A V IGATOR START PLAYLIST SLO W /SEARCH PLAY PAUSE STOP SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 CA N ...

21 Usi n g on -scre e n me n u s RQ TX00 88 ∫ Menu 2 (Video) ∫ Menu 3 (Audio) ∫ [PT465] Menu 4 (Karaoke) ∫ Menu 5 (HDMI) (Continued on next page) DATE DISPLAY [JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display ROTATION To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG] : 0 ,------. 90 ,------. 180 ,--...

22 U s ing on-sc ree n men u s / About DivX V O D contents RQ TX00 88 Using on-screen menus Confirming HDMI information e.g. 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( ➜ 21, VIDEO FORMAT) 5 [ ➜ 21, COLOR SPACE (or COLOUR SPACE)] [Note] When “OFF” is...

23 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er se ttings RQ TX00 88 Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table. ∫ “ DISC ” menu § 1 Language options [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[a...

24 Ch an gi ng the pla y er settin g s RQ TX00 88 Changing the player settings ∫ “ VIDEO ” menu ∫ “ AUDIO ” menu § 5 Refer to “Frame still and field still” ( ➜ 39, Glossary). § 6 When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actua...

25 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er s e ttin g s RQ TX00 88 ∫ “ DISPLAY ” menu ∫ “ HDMI ” menu ∫ “ OTHERS ” menu (Continued on next page) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. LANGUAGE Choose the language for the on-screen messages. [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[...

26 Ch an gi ng th e pla y er settin g s RQ TX00 88 Enjo ying the radio (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound) (Center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position.If you ...

27 [PT 465 ] E n jo ying Karao k e RQ TX00 88 [PT465] Enjoying Karaoke [Note] Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum. Preparation 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Press [ s , MIC VOL] on the main unit to select “MIC LVL1”. Connect the m...

28 Usi ng the V IERA L ink “ H D A VI Con tr o l TM ” RQ TX00 88 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this func...

29 Usi ng the V IERA L ink “ H D A VI Con tr o l TM ” RQ TX00 88 You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Home Cinema This unit’s speakers are active. ≥ When this un...

30 Usi ng soun d eff ects RQ TX00 88 Using sound effects [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( ➜ 15). ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this ...

31 Usi ng soun d eff ects RQ TX00 88 You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. ≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the...

32 O p e rati n g othe r equ ipme n t RQ TX00 88 Operating other equipment You can play an external source through your home theater system. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit ( ➜ 10). ≥ Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the volume...

33 O p e rati n g othe r equ ipme n t RQ TX00 88 Preparation ≥ To view photos/videos from the iPod– Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit ( ➜ 10). – Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for your TV. (Refer to the operating instruction...

34 Disc s that can be pla y e d RQ TX00 88 Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( ± : Playable, — : Not playable) ≥ 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...

35 Disc s that can be pla y e d RQ TX00 88 ∫ Tips for making data discs ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bri...

36 T rou b lesho o ti ng gu id e RQ TX00 88 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 char t do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. ≥ In...

37 T rou b lesho o ti ng gu id e RQ TX00 88 (Continued on next page) Disc operation It takes time before play starts. ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. [MP3] ≥ This is norm...

39 Gl ossar y / Main tenance RQ TX00 88 Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a rel...

40 Specifications RQ TX00 88 Specifications Specifications [PT465] 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 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), ...

41 Specifications RQ TX00 88 [Front\speaker\SB-HF465] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W § 8 (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 87 Hz t o 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 98 Hz t o 22 kHz ( j 10 dB) D...

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