Page 2 - USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
2 RQ TX02 29 Indicates features applicable to: -If you see this symbol- ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT570 and SC-PT870 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT570 for the Middle East, Saudi Arabi...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Getting Started; Quick Start Guide; SMART SETUP; Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control; Enjoying Karaoke [except; Reference
3 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference RQ TX02 29 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Safety precautions . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Accessories
4 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is s...
Page 5 - Safety precautions; Placement; Glossary
5 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference 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....
Page 6 - Quick Start; Getting S; Front speaker; Caution; Assembling the speakers
6 RQ TX02 29 Quick Start Gu ide Getting S tarted [PT570] Front speaker [PT870] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). ≥ You will need to obtain the appropria...
Page 7 - Setup example; If irregular colouring occurs on your TV; Notes on speaker use; Use only supplied speakers; Positioning; DO
7 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Quick Start Gu ide Getting Started 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...
Page 8 - Connections; Speaker connections; FRONT; Radio antenna connections
8 RQ TX02 29 Quick Start Gu ide Getting S tarted 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. Setup example Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector colour when you p...
Page 9 - Audio and video connections; VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
9 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Quick Start Gu ide Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Only one video connection is required. Choose one of the video connections above depending on yo...
Page 10 - AC mains lead connection; Before connecting the AC mains lead; Preparing the remote control
10 RQ TX02 29 Quick Start Gu ide Getting S tarted Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC mains socket.You will need to reset some ...
Page 11 - Preparation; Show the Smart setup.; DVD; OK; Smart setup settings
11 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Quick Start Gu ide The Smart setup screen assists you in making necessary settings. ≥ Language Select the language used on menu screen. ≥ TV aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV. ≥ Speaker check Listen to speaker output to confirm speaker connections. ≥ Auto speake...
Page 12 - Setting up the radio; When “AM” is selected; Presetting stations automatically; LOWEST; Numbered; SELECTOR; TUNE; MEMORY; RADIO; Confirming the preset channels; If noise is excessive; Manual tuning; Select the frequency.; RADIO; RADIO
12 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Setting up the radio [Australia]and]N.Z.] Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. [Others] Up to 30 stations can be set. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset ...
Page 13 - Selecting the playback source; When “Input Selection” is selected; Presetting stations manually; Selecting the source from the START menu; Show the START; START
13 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference [Australia]and]N.Z.] Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. [Others] Up to 30 stations can be set. A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset. Selecting...
Page 14 - Selecting the playback source (continued); Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound; Selecting the source by the remote control; MIC VOL; Enjoying surround sound effects; Select other surround modes.; II
14 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Selecting the playback source (continued) Press [SELECTOR] on the main unit to select source from the main unit. ( B 37) [Note] Confirm the audio connection to the AUX or OPTICAL IN terminal on the main unit when you select t...
Page 15 - Selecting sound mode; Equalizer; Whisper-mode Surround; RD; Adjusting the speaker output level manually; Enter test tone mode.; To adjust speaker level during play
15 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Except [DivX] You can enhance the surround effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.) Preparation ≥ To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input mode. ≥ Pres...
Page 16 - Basic play; Using the main unit
16 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Basic play Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. [Note] ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED...
Page 17 - Using the remote control; ECHO
17 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Using the remote control One touchplay (during standby mode) (Remote control only)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 scre...
Page 18 - Other modes of play; Repeat play; Select an item to be repeated.; Program and Random play; Select the play mode.; PLAY MODE
18 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Other modes of play This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. [Australia]and]N.Z.] [Others] Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode. Preparati...
Page 19 - Using navigation menus; Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu; Playing data discs; Group name
19 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Using navigation menus [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( B 29, 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 forma...
Page 20 - Using on-screen menus; FU; O F F; AUDIO; PLAY SPEED; REPEAT MODE
20 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Using on-screen menus 1 Show the on-screen menu. Each time you press the button: Menu 1 (Disc/Play)Menu 2 (Video)Menu 3 (Audio) [Australia]and]N.Z.] Menu 5 (HDMI)Exit [Others] Menu 4 (Karaoke)Menu 5 (HDMI)Exit 2 Select the it...
Page 21 - Confirming HDMI information
21 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Confirming HDMI information 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( B above, VIDEO FORMAT) 5 [ B above, COLOR SPACE (or COLOUR SPACE)] [Note] When “OFF” is selected in “AU...
Page 22 - One touch play
22 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Other Operating 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 Contr...
Page 23 - Enjoying Karaoke; VIERA Link Control only with TV’s remote control; Microphone; Start playback and adjust the volume of the main unit.; Adding echo effect
23 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote control. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons. You can operate the playback with the indicated cont...
Page 24 - Operating other devices; Using Karaoke mode; K A R A O K E M O D E; OFF; Playing from an USB device
24 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Enjoying Karaoke [except [Australia]and]N.Z.] ] (continued) ≥ Karaoke mode will automatically turn off when you turn this unit off, open the disc tray or select another source. Operating other devices You can play an external...
Page 25 - Using the iPod; Main unit; ll o; Select music or video menu on the TV.; iPod; Playback condition
25 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Play starts from the selected content. ≥ For other operating functions, they are similar to those described in “Playing Discs” ( B 16 to 21). Supported Formats § For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA [Note] ≥ Maximum: 255 folders (exclud...
Page 26 - Speaker installation option; Select the iPod menu.; DO NOT; At least 30 mm
26 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Operating other devices (continued) While an iPod is connected ≥ Do not push the Dock for iPod. ≥ Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great force. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod will start recharging regard...
Page 27 - Changing the player settings; Do not forget your password.; DISC menu; VIDEO menu
27 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference 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 menus. § 2 The original language designated on the disc is selecte...
Page 28 - AUDIO menu; Center speaker; DISPLAY menu; HDMI menu
28 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Changing the player settings (continued) Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal.Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherw...
Page 29 - DivX information; OTHERS menu
29 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference REGISTRATION [DivX] Display the unit’s registration code. ≥ SHOW CODE You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content ( B below ). JPEG TIME Set the speed of the slideshow.Factory prese...
Page 30 - Discs that can be played
30 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Reference 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 re...
Page 31 - Tips for making data discs; Format; Maintenance; To clean discs; Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
31 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference ≥ 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 ...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting guide; Power
32 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference 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 following guide do not solve the problem, consult your deale...
Page 34 - Specifications
34 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ChSurround ChCenter ChSubwoofer Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 250 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kH...
Page 36 - Control reference guide; The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.; Set the Sleep timer; TV; Select surround sound effects; TV operations; Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment
36 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference Control reference guide 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...
Page 37 - Language code list
37 RQ TX02 29 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Ot her Op era tions Reference VOLUME S URROUND OUTPUT MEMORY S MART S ETUP Dock for iPod OPEN CLO S E TUNE MODE FM MODE TUNE S ELECTOR S ETUP MIC 1-MIC-2 Dock for iPod 6 13 15 16 12 9 10 14 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 Pull open 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) Press to s...
Page 38 - MEMO
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Page 40 - Panasonic Corporation
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