Page 2 - Accessories
2 RQT9508 Getting s tar te d Indicates features applicable to: Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.(Product numbers correct as of June 2009. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A. and Puerto ...
Page 3 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
3 RQT9508 Getting s tar te d THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions han...
Page 4 - Table of contents; Enjoying sound from all speakers; Enjoying TV and other devices sound; Enjoying VIERA CAST; Connecting the speakers with the optional
4 RQT9508 Getting s tar te d TV Radio Playback Other devices Advanced operations Reference Optional speaker settings Table of contents Accessories ........................................................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3Control reference guide (remote control) ........5Pre...
Page 5 - Preparing the remote control; Batteries; Use; Getting s
5 RQT9508 Control reference guide (remote control) 1 Turn the unit on and off ( > 19) 2 Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST ( > 32) 3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters ( > 20, 34) (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents. B 32) [CANCEL] : ...
Page 6 - Front panel; Rear panel terminals
6 RQT9508 Getting s tar te d Control reference guide (main unit) 1 Standby/on switch (POWER Í /I) ( > 19) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Open or close the disc tray ( > 19) 3 [BT300] \BT303...
Page 7 - Assembling the speakers; Preparation; Caution; Speaker assembly option
7 RQT9508 Assembling the speakers [BT300] \BT303\ : Front speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 46. ≥ You will need to obtain th...
Page 8 - Positioning; Setup example; If irregular coloring occurs on your TV
8 RQT9508 Positioning G et ting St arte d How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Setup example Place the front, center, surround and surround back speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. Using “SMART SETUP” ( > 15) is a convenient way ...
Page 9 - Speaker connections; Main unit; Speaker cable sticker; Do not; NOTE
9 RQT9508 Speaker connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. Setup example * [BT300] \BT303\ : The speaker cables are attached to the speaker stands. ≥ Refer t...
Page 10 - TV connections; For connections with a video cable (; Connections with a video cable; Optional connections
10 RQT9508 TV connections For connections with a video cable ( > below) For connections with a component video cable ( > 11) For connections with an HDMI cable ( > 11) My TV has COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. Which should I connect with? ≥ The different levels of picture...
Page 11 - Connections with a component video cable; Connections with an HDMI cable
11 RQT9508 Do not disconnect the video cable even if the below is connected. Some features may not be displayed. Do not disconnect the video cable even if the below is connected. Some features may not be displayed. Connections with a component video cable ≥ Connect to terminals of the same color. ≥ ...
Page 12 - TIPS
12 RQT9508 Connections to a Set Top Box, etc. Use the following connections when you want to output the original surround audio from your Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD recorder, etc. through this unit’s speakers. ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, t...
Page 13 - Radio antenna connections
13 RQT9508 Radio antenna connections ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. ≥ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. OPTICAL 2(STB) 1(TV) L R DIGITAL...
Page 15 - SMART SETUP / EASY SETUP; Basic settings for the system; RETURN
15 RQT9508 SMART SETUP / EASY SETUP The SMART SETUP / EASY SETUP screen assists you to make the necessary settings. When the system is switched on for the first time, the SMART SETUP / EASY SETUP screen for the basic settings is displayed automatically. Follow the on-screen prompts to make basic set...
Page 16 - Showing START menu
16 RQT9508 Showing START menu Some functions of this unit can be operated from the START menu. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [START]. ≥ Items displayed vary according to the chosen selector and media. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [OK]. Items Functions Playback DISCPlay...
Page 17 - Selecting the playback source; Selecting the source from the START menu; ] to select the item and then; When “Input Select” is selected; Selecting the source with the remote control; Press; AUX; For audio input through the AUX terminal.
17 RQT9508 Selecting the playback source Selecting the source from the START menu You can select sound modes, desired source, or access playback/menus by using the START menu. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [START] to show the START menu. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and then pre...
Page 18 - When selecting the MANUAL effects.; Enjoying surround sound effects; SURROUND; Changing the sound modes; Adjusting speaker level during play
18 RQT9508 Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound effects ≥ The following sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( > 19). ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects/modes are used with s...
Page 19 - Basic operations; To adjust the volume.; Inserting or removing an SD card.; Playback
19 RQT9508 Basic operations ∫ To adjust the volume. It is also possible to adjust the volume with the volume knob on the main unit. ∫ To mute the sound. Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the TV and select...
Page 20 - Other operations during play
20 RQT9508 Basic operations Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the media.) Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [ 1 PLAY] to restart from this position. ≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press [ ∫ STOP] several t...
Page 22 - Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet
22 RQT9508 Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-pictu re or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW fun...
Page 23 - Playing still pictures; ] to select the still picture and press
23 RQT9508 Playing still pictures [JPEG] Playback of a BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL, CD-R/RW, or SD card with still pictures recorded.(About structure of folders D 44, “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 Insert a disc or an SD card. ( > 19) BD-RE, DVD-RAM “Album View” screen is dis...
Page 24 - Useful functions during still picture play
24 RQT9508 Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. BD-RE, DVD-RAM 1 While the “Album View” screen is displayedPress [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ...
Page 25 - Playing music; Playing a track in another folder
25 RQT9508 Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can generally play any available music CD or MP3 file recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW.(About structure of folders D 44 , “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 Insert a disc. ( > 19) ≥ If a media containing data in different file f...
Page 26 - Listening to the Radio; Presetting stations manually; FM frequency step; Setting up the radio; Numbered; RADIO; Radio
26 RQT9508 Listening to the Radio Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. 1 Press [RADIO] to select “ FM ” or “ AM ”. 2 Press [STATUS] to select the position to start the auto preset search. Each time you press the button: LOWEST (factory preset): To begin auto preset with the lowest f...
Page 27 - Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers; Adjusting the sound; Available settings
27 RQT9508 Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit’s speakers. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN or AUX terminal on the main unit. ( > 10 to 12) Turn on the TV. 1 Press [EXT-IN] several times to select “D-IN 1” (DIGITAL IN 1)...
Page 28 - Linked operations with the TV; “HDAVI Control; What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?; Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”; Setting the audio from the TV; Setting the audio from the STB; What you can do with “HDAVI Control”; Speaker control
28 RQT9508 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ”) When switching between this unit’s speakers and TV speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a c...
Page 30 - Using the iPod; Compatible iPod; iPod Connection; Open the Dock for iPod.; To use the iPod touch features; Other devices
30 RQT9508 Using the iPod You can enjoy iPod music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod videos/photos on the TV. 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 vi...
Page 31 - iPod Playback
31 RQT9508 This system features two different iPod playback modes.The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music and video contents. With this mode, you can operate the iPod from the main unit. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents – mu...
Page 32 - Firmware updating; Advanced operations
32 RQT9508 Enjoying VIERA CAST TM You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web Albums.(Current as of February 2009) ≥ VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection. Dial-up Internet connections cannot be used. Firmware up...
Page 33 - Network settings
33 RQT9508 Network settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ≥ The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. ( > 40) It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥...
Page 35 - Changing settings with the on-screen menu; On-screen menu operations; What you can change with the on-screen menu; Disc
35 RQT9508 Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD” or “SD”. 2 Press [DISPLAY]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [ 1 ]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [ 1 ]. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the setting. ≥ Dependi...
Page 37 - Changing the unit’s settings; Setup menu operations; Summary of settings; “Disc”
37 RQT9508 Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Underlined items are the factory presets. Setup menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD” or “SD”. 2 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 3 Press [ 3 ,...
Page 38 - “Audio”
38 RQT9508 Changing the unit’s settings To select these settings, perform steps 1 to 5 ( > 37) “Audio” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)Change the dynamic range ( > 54) for late night viewing. ≥ On ≥ Off ≥ Auto: Effective...
Page 39 - “TV / Device Connection”
39 RQT9508 *1 This function has no effect when S.SURROUND is selected during AUX (TV) playback.*2 In this unit, a P4HD ( > 55) video processor is used to provide video of optimal resolution to the connected TV. “TV / Device Connection” TV Aspect Set to match the type of TV connected. When connect...
Page 40 - “Network”
40 RQT9508 Changing the unit’s settings To select these settings, perform steps 1 to 5 ( > 37) “Network” IP Address/DNS Settings ( > 33) ≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test — — — — IP Address Auto Configuration ( DHCP ) ≥ On ≥ Off IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — ...
Page 41 - To finish the speaker setting; Speaker settings; Adjusting the sound lag between speakers; Adjusting the speaker level
41 RQT9508 Delay time ( ) For optimum listening with 7.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position.If you have to place the center, surround and surround back speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make...
Page 42 - Disc and card information; Packaged discs; Recorded discs; Finalized
42 RQT9508 Disc and card information This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use. ...
Page 43 - Clean discs; Maintenance; Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth; SD cards; SDHC Memory Card; Regarding 24p output; DO
43 RQT9508 This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use.In these operating instructions, the cards shown in the table ( D below) are comprehensively called SD cards. * Including miniSD Card and microSD Card ≥ A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used ...
Page 44 - Structure of folders that can play back on this unit
44 RQT9508 About MP3/JPEG files ∫ Structure of folders that can play back on this unit You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. : Folder which can...
Page 45 - Connections; Making the wireless link; SURR; Optional speaker
45 RQT9508 Wireless connections (optional) ∫ Wireless setup diagram e.g., 7.1ch LS : Surround (left), RS : Surround (right) ≥ Place on the side of the seating position, about 1 m (3 ft) higher than ear level. LB : Surround back (left), RB : Surround back (right) ≥ Place behind the seating position, ...
Page 46 - Speaker installation options; Attaching to a wall; Reattaching the speaker cables
46 RQT9508 Speaker installation options You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a w...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting guide; To reset this unit; Reference
47 RQT9508 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 (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 58 if you res...
Page 48 - Displays
48 RQT9508 Troubleshooting guide Displays Page TV screen and video The display is dim. ≥ Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 38 The elapsed time displayed is actually less than the play time. ≥ The displayed play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds)...
Page 51 - Messages; On the TV
51 RQT9508 Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the TV Page Cannot play. ≥ You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 42, 43 Cannot display on this unit. ≥ You t...
Page 52 - Frequently asked questions; Page
52 RQT9508 Messages Frequently asked questions On the unit’s display (continued) Page “ [W1] ” is flashing. (when using the optional wireless accessory: SH-FX70) ≥ There is no link between this unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireless system is plugged into the household AC outlet and i...
Page 54 - Glossary
54 RQT9508 Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in additi...
Page 56 - Specifications; Front speakers SB-HF770
56 RQT9508 Specifications ∫ Front speakers SB-HF770 [BT300] \BT303\ Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass-ref.) Full range 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type (Bamboo Cone) Impedance/Input power (IEC) 3 ≠ /125 W (Max) * 1 Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1 m) Frequency range 80 Hz to 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 90 Hz to...
Page 57 - DISC SECTION; Listening caution
57 RQT9508 Playable disc: BD-Video: BD-ROM Version 2BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG* 7 BD-R Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer) DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format, AVCHD format* 8 , JPEG* 5 DVD-R/DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format* 2 , DVD Video Recording format* 2 , AVCHD format* 2, 8 ,...
Page 58 - Panasonic Home Theater Limited Warranty; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico); Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico); Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico); Centralized Factory Service Center
58 RQT9508 Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Home Theater Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Only) If...
Page 59 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY; Product Service
59 RQT9508 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 stated below from the date of original purchase....
Page 60 - Index
RQT9508-1P F0509AC1069 Index A AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
