Panasonic SC-PT960 - Manuals

5 Si mp le S etu p As sembling the speak er s RQ TX01 05 [PT960] [PT954] : Front speakers [PT1054] : Front and surround 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...

6 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX01 05 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...

7 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX01 05 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 t...

8 Si mp le S etu p C a b le co nn e c ti on s RQ TX01 05 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 throu...

9 Si mp le S etu p Cab le connections RQ TX01 05 (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 satellite b...

10 Si mp le S etu p C a b le co nn e c ti on s RQ TX01 05 ≥ 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 1 3 ...

11 Si mp le S etu p Digital transmitter co nn ecti on / A C co rd co nn ectio n s / Preparing the re mote contr o l 11 RQ TX01 05 Conserving power The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of power when they are turned off (main unit: approx. 0.3 W, wireless system: approx. 0.2 W)...

12 Si mp le S etu p P e rf orming Q U ICK SETU P RQ TX01 05 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 Si mp le S etu p Pr esetting the radio stations RQ TX01 05 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 channels...

14 Co ntr o l re fe re nc e gu id e RQ TX01 05 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 Co ntr o l ref e ren c e gu ide / Utili zin g the ST AR T men u 15 RQ TX01 05 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), DIG...

16 B asic pla y RQ TX01 05 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 B asic pla y RQ TX01 05 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 [ 1 ...

18 O the r pl a y b a c k fu nc tio n s RQ TX01 05 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 Usi n g na v ig a ti on me n u s RQ TX01 05 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 [ME...

20 Usi n g on -scre e n me n u s RQ TX01 05 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 MU...

21 Usi n g on -scre e n me n u s RQ TX01 05 ∫ 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 selected ...

22 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er se ttings RQ TX01 05 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 The original language designated on the disc is selected. § 2 I...

23 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er se ttings RQ TX01 05 ∫ “ 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 the ...

25 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er se ttings RQ TX01 05 (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 ce...

26 RQ TX01 05 Usi n g the VI ERA Li nk TM “HD 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 (V...

27 RQ TX01 05 Usi n g the VI ERA Li nk TM “HD 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 this...

28 RQ TX01 05 Usi n g so un d eff e cts 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...

Using sound eff e cts / En jo yi ng th e FM/ A M ra di o 29 RQ TX01 05 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, an...

30 RQ TX01 05 Op erati n g oth e r eq ui pment 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 can ...

31 RQ TX01 05 Op erati n g oth e r eq ui pment To operate through display of iPod, press [FUNCTIONS]. Play starts 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 repea...

32 D isc s that can be pla y e d RQ TX01 05 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 th...

33 Disc s that can be pla y e d / Maintenance RQ TX01 05 ∫ 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 conf...

34 T rou b leshoo tin g gu id e RQ TX01 05 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42 if you re...

T rou b leshoo tin g gu id e 35 RQ TX01 05 (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 RQ TX01 05 T rou b leshoo tin g gu id e 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 RQ TX01 05 Gloss ar y 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 sound...

38 Specifications RQ TX01 05 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 % TH...

Specifications 39 RQ TX01 05 [PT760] [Front\speakers\SB-HF760] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ Full range 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W § 6 (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 86 Hz t o 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 98 Hz t...

Specifications / Pr oduct Se rv ic e 40 RQ TX01 05 Specifications [AMPLIFIER\SECTION] RMS output power Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Total RMS power 250 W FTC output power Surround Ch 34 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 120 Hz t o 20 kHz, 1 % THD Total FTC power 68 W [RF\SECTION] Wirele...

41 RQ TX01 05 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 Electron...

42 RQ TX01 05 Limite d W a rr anty (ONL Y FOR 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 Ind...

43 RQ TX01 05 Limite d W a rr anty (ONL Y FOR CAN AD 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 s...

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,Puer to Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 577...