Panasonic SC-PT956 - Manuals

5 Simple Se tu p A sse mb lin g the spe ake rs R Q TX 0105 [PT960] : Front speakers ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling ≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. ≥ Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning th...

6 Simple Se tu p P o si tioni ng R Q TX 0105 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 t...

7 Simple Se tu p Po s it io n in g R Q TX 0105 If irregular coloring occurs on your TV The center speaker is designed to be used close to a TV, but the picture may be affected with some TVs and setup combinations. If this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. The demagnetizing function of th...

8 Simple Se tu p C a b le co nne ction s R Q TX 0105 Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply or cord until all other connections are complete. Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through t...

9 Simple Se tu p Ca b le c onne ctio ns R Q TX 0105 (Continued on next page) Other audio connection TV terminal Cable required (not included) Main unit terminal Features [\\\\\\OPTICAL\IN\\\\\\] This unit can decode the surround signals received through cable TV box, digital broadcasting or satellit...

10 Simple Se tu p C a b le co nne ction s R Q TX 0105 ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. 3 Radio antenna connections step 3 Cable connections FM ANT (75 ) AM ANT EXTLOOP 3 LOOP ANT GND Main unit Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) FM ANT (75 ) AM ANT EXTLOOP LOOP ANT...

11 Simple Se tu p D igita l tr an smi tter co nnec tion / A C co rd c onn ectio ns / Pr epa ring th e r e m o te con tr o l 11 R Q TX 0105 Conserving power The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of power when they are turned off ( \U.S.A.\and\Canada] main unit: approx. 0.3 W, w...

12 Simple Se tu p P e rf orm in g Q U ICK SETUP R Q TX 0105 The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.). ≥ To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating instruct...

13 Simple Se tu p Pr e s e tting t h e ra dio s tatio ns R Q TX 0105 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 presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the c...

14 C o nt ro l r e fe re nc e gu id e R Q TX 0105 Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may star t 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 co...

15 Contr o l re fe renc e gu ide / Utili zin g the ST AR T men u 15 R Q TX 0105 You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. When “Input select” is selected You can select a desired source from the menu. ≥ DVD/CD ( ➜ 12), FM ( ➜ 13), AM ( ➜ 13), AUX § ( ➜ 30), DIGI...

16 Ba s ic p la y R Q TX 0105 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 ...

17 Ba s ic p la y R Q TX 0105 If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ 34 to 36). 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 memorized while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥ Press [...

18 O ther p la y ba c k fun c tion s R Q TX 0105 Other playback functions This feature allows you to play all loaded CDs sequentially. Select an applicable disc before playing ( ➜ 17, Selecting a disc). ≥ If all loaded discs are DVDs, CD Mode does not work. ≥ Video CD playback control are disabled. ...

19 Using na viga tion men u s R Q TX 0105 Using navigation menus [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( ➜ 24, “OTHERS” menu) to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents. You can select to play from your desired item while the “DATA-DISC” screen is displayed.e.g. ≥ To display/exit the screen, press [MENU]. ...

20 U s in g on -s cr e e n m e nus R Q TX 0105 Using on-screen menus ∫ Menu 1 (Disc/Play) S OUND - S LEEP - CH S ELECT W. S . FL DI S PLAY PLAYLI S T MENU RETURN ONE TOUCH PLAY S ETUP VOL VOL 1 PAU S E 2 3 5 6 8 9 0 10 4 7 DI S C DVD - 2ND S ELECT FM/AM iPod TV TV / VIDEO PL S ELECT S UBWOOFER LEVEL...

21 U s in g on -s cr e e n m e nus R Q TX 0105 ∫ Menu 2 (Video) ∫ Menu 3 (Audio) ∫ Menu 4 (HDMI) Confirming HDMI information e.g. 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( ➜ above, VIDEO FORMAT) 5 ( ➜ above, COLOR SPACE) [Note] When “OFF” is select...

22 C h ang ing the p la y er s e tting s R Q TX 0105 Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factor y settings in the following table. ∫ “ DISC ” menu § 1 The original language designated on the disc is selected. § ...

23 C h ang ing the p la y er s e tting s R Q TX 0105 ∫ “ VIDEO ” menu ∫ “ AUDIO ” menu § 4 Refer to “Frame still and field still” ( ➜ 37, Glossary). § 5 When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actual output will depend on th...

25 C h ang ing the p la y er s e tting s R Q TX 0105 (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 have to place the ...

26 R Q TX 0105 Us ing th e VIERA L ink TM “ H D A V I Contr o l TM ” Using the VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV ...

27 R Q TX 0105 Us ing th e VIERA L ink TM “ H D A V I Contr o l TM ” 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 theater This unit’s speakers are active. ≥ When th...

28 R Q TX 0105 Us ing s ound eff e c ts 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 th...

Us ing s ound eff e c ts / Enjo yin g the FM /AM radio 29 R Q TX 0105 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...

30 R Q TX 0105 O p e ra ting othe r equi pme n t You can play an external source through your home theater system. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit ( ➜ 8). ≥ Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the volume of the main unit. ≥ You ca...

31 R Q TX 0105 O p e ra ting othe r equi pme n t To operate through display of iPod, press [FUNCTIONS]. Play star ts from the selected song. § 1 To select shuffle modes Press [-PLAY MODE].Each time you press the button: § 2 To select repeat modes Press and hold [—REPEAT] and then press the button re...

32 D iscs tha t ca n be pla y ed R Q TX 0105 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 t...

33 Dis cs th at c a n b e pl a y ed / Ma inte nanc e R Q TX 0105 ∫ 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 m...

34 T rou b les hootin g gu ide R Q TX 0105 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42 if you res...

T rou b les hootin g gu ide 35 R Q TX 0105 (Continued on next page) Disc trays Disc tray(s) cannot open.“CHGR ERR” is displayed. ≥ Press [ Í ] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again and the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. If this stil...

36 R Q TX 0105 T rou b les hootin g gu ide Troubleshooting guide iPod operation Cannot charge or operate. ≥ Check that the iPod is connected firmly. ≥ The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. 30 — Cannot display iPod photos/videos on the TV. ≥ Ensure the video co...

37 R Q TX 0105 Glo ssa ry Glossary 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. Apar t from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel soun...

38 Spec ifica tions R Q TX 0105 Specifications [PT760] 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 channel (6 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 %...

Spec ifica tions 39 R Q TX 0105 [PT960] [Front\speakers\SB-HF960] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1. Full range 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type 2. Full range 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type Input power (IEC) 250 W § 6 (Max) Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m) C...

40 R Q TX 0105 Pr odu ct Se rv ic e 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; o...

41 R Q TX 0105 User memo: Listening caution E S T. 1 9 2 4 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electro...

42 R Q TX 0105 Limi ted W a rranty (O NL Y FO R U .S.A.) Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel I...

43 R Q TX 0105 Lim ite d W a rra nty (ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as ...

[For[U.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus,New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,Puerto Rico 00985 [For[Canada] ...