Page 2 - IMPOR; Dear customer; DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,; CAUTION; qu; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RQ TX00 64 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR U CTIONS Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. [PT950] : indicates features applicable to SC-PT950 only. [PT953] : SC-PT953 only [PT1050] : SC-PT1050 only THE FOLLOWING ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Simple Setup; Playing data discs using navigation menus . . 20; Using the EZ Sync; “HDAVI Control; Using the XM; Getting
R Q TX0 064 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 Simple Setup step 1 Assembling the front speakers . . . . 4 step 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 step 3 Cable connections . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - mp; Speaker assembly option; step; Assembling the front speakers
RQ TX 00 64 4 Si mp le S etu p Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 6. ∫ Preve...
Page 5 - Positioning; Po
RQ TX00 64 5 Si mp le S etu p 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 thick cur tains....
Page 6 - Notes on speaker use; Attaching to a wall; Caution; Speaker installation options
RQ TX 00 64 6 Si mp le S etu p Notes on speaker use ≥ Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. ≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the ...
Page 7 - Audio and video connections; Other connections for improved picture and audio quality; Television terminals; EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”; Cable connections; le connec
RQ TX00 64 7 Si mp le S etu p 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. Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the video cassette recorder...
Page 8 - Speaker connections
RQ TX 00 64 8 Si mp le S etu p ≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. 2 Speaker connections 3 Radio antenna connections step 3 Cable connections ...
Page 9 - Do not insert or remove while the main unit is on.; coaxial cable; Digital transmitter connection; Digital transmitter
RQ TX00 64 9 Si mp le S etu p Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) Do not insert or remove while the main unit is on. AM A N T LOOP EXT LOOP A N T G N D FM A N T 75 Leave the AM loop antenna connected. AM outdoor antenna[Using a vinyl wire (not included)] Run a piece of vinyl wire horizon...
Page 10 - Charging the iPod; iPod connection; AC cord connections; iP
RQ TX 00 64 10 Si mp le S etu p Proceed to step 6 if you are not going to enjoy iPod with the main unit. For SC-PT953, use an optional SH-PD10 Universal Dock for iPod. ∫ Charging the iPod Charging time [Note] ≥ AC cord must be connected with the main unit. ≥ “OPTION ¢ ” will be shown on the main uni...
Page 11 - Preparation; Use; The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.; To change these settings later; Preparing the remote control; Batteries; Performing QUICK SETUP; Menu Language
RQ TX00 64 11 Si mp le S etu p ∫ [PT1050] Before using your wireless subwoofer Perform the pairing procedure below to use your wireless subwoofer. Preparation ≥ Ensure all connections are completed. ≥ Turn on the main unit and reduce the volume. 1 Turn on your wireless subwoofer. 2 While pressing [ ...
Page 12 - TV], press the numbered buttons to enter the; Operating the television; Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment; Control reference guide
RQ TX00 64 12 Co ntr o l r e fe ren ce gu id e See page references in parentheses. Aim the remote control at the Panasonic television and press the button.[ Í TV]: Turn the television on/off [TV/VIDEO]: Change the television’s video input mode [ r , s ]: Adjust the television volume ≥ This may not w...
Page 13 - Listening caution
R QTX 00 64 13 Co ntr o l r ef e ren ce gu id e Listening caution POWER 5 DISC SELECTOR SELECTOR TUNING TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY MUSIC PORT VOLUME SKIP EXCHANGE DISC OPEN CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP MIC VOLUME AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF POWER AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF POWER Standby/on switch [POWER Í /I] Turn ...
Page 14 - Discs that can be played; Commercial discs; Discs that cannot be played
RQ TX00 64 14 Dis cs tha t ca n be pla y ed Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( ± : Playable, k : 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...
Page 15 - Tips for making data discs; Format; Maintenance; Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty.
R Q TX 00 64 15 Discs that c a n be pla y ed / M aintenance ∫ Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ ...
Page 16 - Bas; Basic play; DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.; Using the main unit; DISC SKIP; SELECTOR; Press to select a disc directly.; Change the
RQ TX00 64 16 Bas ic pla y Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. [Note[ ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE ...
Page 17 - If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (; Stop; Skip; Group skip; Search; Numbered; Disc menu
R QTX 00 64 17 Bas ic pla y If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ page 36 to 39). Using the remote control One touch play The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the play position ( ➜ page 28). Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on t...
Page 18 - Con; Convenient functions; While stopped; Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.; Checking and selecting the disc; Basics; Details; Playing CDs sequentially
RQ TX00 64 18 Con venient functions Convenient functions Press [QUICK OSD]. Basics ------------------------------------------------------------> Details ^------ off (No on-screen display) ,-------b This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. Select an appli...
Page 19 - When CD Mode is off; Program and Random play; Random play
R Q TX 00 64 19 Con venient functions ≥ Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 24) when using – HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function, or– DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW discs containing MP3 or JPEG files. ≥ [DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them. ∫ When CD M...
Page 20 - Playing data discs using navigation menus; Using the submenu; While Navigation Menu (; Searching by a content or group title; While the submenu is displayed (; Playing data discs; ] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and; Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu); ] to select the group and; Selecting a track using CD text; Find
RQ TX00 64 20 Pl a yi n g data d is cs us in g n a vi gati on men u s Playing data discs using navigation menus ≥ Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 24) when using – HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function, or– DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW discs containing MP3 or JPEG files. To enjoy ...
Page 21 - Playing HighMAT; discs; Selecting from the list; During play; ] to select an item and; Playing the programs
R QTX 00 64 21 Pl a yi n g data d is cs us in g n a vi gati on men u s ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. This works only when the disc contains a playlist. Playing HighMAT TM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 Press [TOP MENU]...
Page 22 - Us; Using on-screen menus; FUNCTIONS; Main menu; Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
RQ TX00 64 22 Us ing on-sc reen men u s Using on-screen menus AUTO FUNCTIONS CANCEL PLAY , , , ENTER Numbered buttons 1 Show the Main menu. 2 Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] 3 Make the settings. e.g. [DVD-V] 4 Press to exit. FU N C T IO N S Go to the next menu Select Register Return to the previous me...
Page 23 - Play Menu; Other Settings; Repeat
R Q TX 00 64 23 Us ing on-sc reen men u s ∫ Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. ∫ Picture Menu (Continued on next page) Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Play Speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play ...
Page 24 - Picture Menu; Confirming HDMI information
RQ TX00 64 24 Us ing on-sc reen men u s Using on-screen menus ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Display Menu ∫ Other Menu Confirming HDMI information [Note] ≥ All possible types of output are displayed. ≥ The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Color Space” and “Video Format” will be underli...
Page 25 - anging the pla; Changing the player settings; Audio
R Q TX 00 64 25 C h anging the pla y e r settings 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 In...
Page 27 - Others; FL Dimmer; Changing the delay time of the speakers; Language code list
R QTX 00 64 27 C h anging the pla y e r settings ∫ “ Others ” menu (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...
Page 28 - Using; “HD
RQ TX00 64 28 Using the EZ Sync TM “HD A VI Contr o l TM ” Using the EZ Sync TM “HDAVI Control TM ” EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function...
Page 29 - Usin; Using the FM/AM radio; If noise is excessive; When “FM” is selected; Presetting the channel; Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.; FM frequency step; Presetting stations automatically; Selecting the preset channels; to select “FM” or “AM”.; MEMORY; TUNING; FM MODE; Manual tuning; to select “FM” or “AM”.
R Q TX 00 64 29 Usin g the F M /AM rad io Using the FM/AM radio Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit. § 1 [SELECTOR] § 2 [ X TUNING W ] § 3 [MEMORY] Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. ∫ If...
Page 30 - XM Satellite Radio; The XM Satellite Radio ID; Tips for optimizing reception; FL DISPLAY; Note your XM Satellite Radio ID.; Using the
RQ TX00 64 30 Using the XM ® Satellite Radio \The\XM\Satellite\Radio\is\available\only\in\the\48\contiguous\United\States\and\Canada\ XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio. XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best i...
Page 31 - Each time you press the button:; Selecting XM channels by direct entry; Press the numbered buttons to select the XM channel.; Selecting XM channels by category; ] to select a channel in the current category.; Presetting the XM channels; Selecting the XM channel information
R QTX 00 64 31 XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM channel number. XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, Classical, Country and Dance to make browsing and selecting channels easier. [Note] Some XM channels belong to two categories; a primary and seconda...
Page 32 - Using sound effects; Using the equalizer function; SUBWOOFER LEVEL
RQ TX00 64 32 Usin g so un d eff e ct s Using sound effects [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( ➜ page 13). ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. ...
Page 33 - When “DVD/CD” is selected as the source; To adjust speaker level during play; level for each speaker.; ] to set the volume level; Enhancing the bass; Connect the setup microphone.
R QTX 00 64 33 Usin g so un d eff e ct s This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. When “DVD/CD” is selected as the source ∫ To adjust speaker level during play (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when Dolby Pro Logic II /Super Surround is on, and Surround Music is off.) ...
Page 34 - Enjoying audio from an external source; Compatible iPod; Enjoying audio from the television; SELECT; Operating the cable TV box, digital
RQ TX00 64 34 En jo yi ng aud io fr om an e x tern al sou rce Enjoying audio from an external source You can enjoy audio from an external source through your home theater system. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit ( ➜ page 7). Press [ N , O SELECT] repeated...
Page 35 - Glos; Glossary; Damage requiring service; Product Service; Product information
RQ TX00 64 35 Glos sar y / Pr oduct Ser v ice 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...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting guide; Power
RQ TX00 64 36 T roub le sh oo tin g g ui de 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 r...
Page 37 - Disc operation; It takes time before play starts.; Sound; Humming is heard during play.; Menu is not displayed correctly.; iPod with Universal Dock for iPod
RQ TX00 64 37 T roub le sh oo tin g g ui de (Continued on next page) Disc operation It takes time before play starts. [MP3] ≥ 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. — Folders on a...
Page 38 - HDMI or progressive video
RQ TX00 64 38 T roub le sh oo tin g g ui de Troubleshooting guide HDMI or progressive video There is ghosting when HDMI or progressive output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. – When using the CO...
Page 39 - XM Satellite Radio advisory messages
RQ TX00 64 39 T roub le sh oo tin g g ui de User memo: XM Satellite Radio advisory messages “ANTENNA” is flashing. ≥ The XM antenna is not properly connected. Check the connection and make sure the antenna cable is not damaged. 8 “UPDATING” is flashing. ≥ The XM antenna is being updated with the lat...
Page 40 - Spec; Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
RQ TX00 64 40 Spec ifications Specifications [PT950] [PT1050] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 100 W per channel (4 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 100 H...
Page 41 - SPEAKER SECTION
RQ TX00 64 41 Spec ifications [PT950] [PT953] [Front\speakers\SB-HF950] 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....
Page 42 - Li; Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty; Customer Services Directory
RQ TX00 64 42 Li mi ted W a rran ty (ONL 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 ...
Page 43 - Limited W; PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY; Our Customer Care Centre:
RQ TX00 64 43 Limited W a rranty (ONL Y FOR C ANAD 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 sta...
Page 44 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; Accessories; THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA
[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] ...
