Panasonic SC-BTT362 manual

EB VQT3M5 2 until 201 1/02/16 Operat ing Instru ctions Blu-ray Disc TM Home Theater Sound Syst em Model No. SC-BTT362 SC-BTT26 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum pe rformance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connec ting, operating or adjusting this pr oduct, please read the instructions [...]

2 VQT3M5 2 Getting star ted Safety preca ution s Unit ≥ T o reduce t he risk of fire, el ectric shock or produc t damage, j Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or spl ashing . j Do not place objects filled with liqui ds, such as vases, on this unit. j Us e only the rec ommended access ories. j Do not remove covers. j Do not repair[...]

3 VQT3 M52 Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety , please read the following t ext carefully . This appliance is s upplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Shoul d the fuse need to b e replace d please e nsure tha t the repla cement fu se has a rating of 5 -ampere and t[...]

4 VQT3M5 2 Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,9[...]

Getting started TV Radio Playback Other devices Advanced operations Reference Optional speaker settings 5 VQT3 M52 T a ble of content s Safety precau tions ............. ............ ................... 2 Caution for A C Main s Lead .................. ............ 3 Getting s tarted Accessory ................... ............. ............. ........[...]

6 VQT3M5 2 Getting star ted Indicates features applicable to: [BTT362] : SC-BTT362 only [BTT262] : SC-BTT 262 only ≥ Please note that the actual controls an d com ponents, menu items, etc. o f your Blu-ray Disc Home Theat er Sound System may look somewhat d ifferent from those show n in the illust rations in these Operating Instructi ons. Accesso[...]

Getting started 7 VQT3 M52 Unit and media care ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. ∫ Clean t he lens wit h the le ns clean er ∫ Clea n discs Wipe with a dam p cloth and t[...]

8 VQT3M5 2 Control ref erence guide 1 Turn the unit on and off 2 Select title num bers, etc./Enter num bers or characters ( > 36) [CANCEL]: Cancel 3 Select the source ( > 22) 4 Basic playback control buttons ( > 25) 5 Select preset radio stations ( > 31) 6 Show status messages ( > 25 ) 7 Display the Ho me screen of VIERA CAS T ( >[...]

Getting started 9 VQT3 M52 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I ) ( > 19) Press to sw itch the unit from on to standby mode o r vice versa. In s tandby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Open or close the disc tray ( > 22) 3 Adjust the volum e of the main unit 4 Disc tray 5 S top ( > 25) 6 S tart play ( > 25) 7 SD card[...]

10 VQT3M5 2 Playable discs /Cards/USB devices * See page 1 1 and 50 for more inform ation on the types of c ontent that can be played. Device Disc markings Device types Contents fo rmat* [BD] BD-Video Vid eo BD-RE Vid eo JPEG / MPO (3 D stil l pic ture) BD-R Vid eo DivX ® MKV [DVD] DVD-Video Vid eo DVD-R Vid eo A VCHD DivX ® MKV MP3 JPEG / MPO (3[...]

Getting started 11 VQT3 M52 ∫ Discs that cannot be played by this unit ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ V ideo CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA discs ≥ D ivX Plus HD discs ≥ HD DVD ∫ Regio n managemen t informati on BD-Video This unit plays BD-Video marked with l abels containing the region code “ B ”. Example:[...]

12 VQT3M5 2 STEP 1: Prep aring the speakers Caution ≥ Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near . ≥ When carrying speakers , hold the stand and ba se parts. Prep aration ≥ T o prevent damage or sc ratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assem bly on it. ≥ For wall mount, refer to p age 44.  ≥ Be careful not to cro[...]

Getting started 13 VQT3 M52 STEP 2: Positioning ] How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Setup examp le Place the front s peakers at appr oximately the same distance from the seating pos ition. The angles in the diagram are approximate.  ≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilat[...]

14 VQT3M5 2  ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Turn of f all equipment before connection. ∫ OPTICAL IN ≥ After making the digit al audio connection, make settings to suit the type of audio f rom your digital equipment ( > 26). ∫ HDMI The HD[...]

Getting started 15 VQT3 M52 ≥ When connec ting to a TV using an HDMI cable, check the HDM I terminal o n the TV . If the HDM I terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, you can c onnect the u nit simply with a s ingle HDMI cable. ≥ It is possible to play back 3D videos and 3D still pictures by con necting this unit with a 3D compatible TV . ≥ For[...]

16 VQT3M5 2 ∫ When th e connecting devices have an HDMI termi nal [BTT3 62] A HDMI c able (not supp lied) B Set T op Box (Cable/Sa tellite), etc. C Other devic es (Video game, etc.) ≥ Make sure that the HDMI cable connection is made t o enjoy the videos from the Set T op Box, etc. Furthermore, select “HDMI Input1” or “HDMI Input2” as a [...]

Getting started 17 VQT3 M52 The following services can be us ed when this unit is connected to broadband. j Firmware can be updated ( > 22) – Y o u can enjoy BD-Live ( > 27) – Y ou can enj oy VIERA CAST ( > 36) – Y o u can acc ess othe r devices (Hom e Network) ( > 37) For details about connection method, refer to the instructions[...]

18 VQT3M5 2 STEP 4: AC mains lead connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are co mplete. A AC mains lead (supplied) B T o a household ma ins socket ≥ The main unit consumes a small amount of AC power , even when it is turned off. [BTT362] : approx. 0.1 W*, [ BTT262] : approx. 0.4 W* *When the “Quick S tart” setting is “Off?[...]

Getting started 19 VQT3 M52 STEP 5: Easy setup The Easy s etup assist s you to m ake necessary settings. Follow the on- screen prompts to ma ke basic set tings for the system. Prep aration ≥ T urn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g., VIDEO 1, A V 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. 1 P ress [ Í ]. Setup [...]

20 VQT3M5 2 After completing “Ea sy setup”, you can perform “Network E asy Set ting” . [BTT2 62] Follow t he on-scr een instruct ions and ma ke the se ttings wi th [ 2 , 1 ] and press [OK]. [BTT3 62] Select “Wired” o r “Wireless ” and p ress [OK]. ∫ “Wired ” connection Follow the on-screen instructions to make your connection [...]

Getting started 21 VQT3 M52 Network Easy Setting (Home Netw ork Connection Check) Network Easy Setting (Int ernet Connection T est)  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ Y ou can perform this setu p anytime by selecting “Network Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. ( > 42) ≥ Y ou ca n redo these settings individ[...]

22 VQT3M5 2 Occasionally , Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of char ge. This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. When a new firmware version is available, the f o llow[...]

Getting started 23 VQT3 M52 HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated f rom the HOME menu. Prep aration T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 P ress [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 P ress [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to sel ect the it em and press [OK]. ≥ When a media is inserted, contents selection s[...]

24 VQT3M5 2 Enjoying sound effect s from a ll speak ers Press [SURROUND] se veral times to se lect the effect. 7.1CH VIRTUAL SURROUND Y ou can enjoy 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surr ound-like effect using 2.1-channel speakers. 2CH STE REO Y ou can play any source in stereo. Sound will be out put to the front speakers and the subwoofer only . ∫ Adjusting [...]

Getting started Playback 25 VQT3 M52 Playback Playing video cont ent s [BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD ] [USB] 1 Ins ert the me dia. When the contents menu is displayed, press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item. ( > 23) 2 P ress [ 3 , 4 ] to select the title and pre ss [OK]. When a mes sage s creen is dis played w hile play ing back 3 D compatible video s[...]

26 VQT3M5 2 Press [AUDIO]. Y ou can change the audio c hannel number or soundtrack language, etc. ∫ Sel ectin g the t ype of audi o fro m the DIGIT AL AUDIO IN terminal Select to suit the type of au dio from the DIGIT AL IN terminal on the main unit. 1 Press [ EXT -IN] sever al times to select “DI GIT A L IN” (D-I N). 2 Press [AUDIO] . M1 M2 [...]

Playback 27 VQT3 M52 BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connect ing this unit to the Internet. Sin ce most of the BD-Live com patible discs are played back using the BD-Live function, additional content s are required to be downloaded into the external memory (local storage). ≥ This [...]

28 VQT3M5 2 ABOUT DIVX VI DEO: DivX ® is a digital video form at created by Div X, Inc. T his is an official Div X C ertified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to conver t your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VI DEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified ® device must be registered in order to pl ay[...]

Playback 29 VQT3 M52 Enjoying 3D video Y ou can enjoy powerful 3D videos with realistic sensations by connecting this unit with a High S peed HDM I Cable to a 3D com pat ib le T V . When playing back a disc that has recorded titles wit h a 2 screen struct ure (Side by s ide) etc. which can be enjoyed in 3D, it will playbac k in accordance with the [...]

30 VQT3M5 2 Playing still pictures [BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD] [USB] (BD-RE, DVD-R /-R DL, CD-R/RW , S D Card, USB de vice) In order t o play back 3D still pictures (MPO), this unit should be connected to a Full HD 3D com patible TV via an HDMI terminal. 1 Ins ert the me dia. When the contents menu is displayed, press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item.[...]

Radio Playback 31 VQT3 M52 Radio Listening to the Radio Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 P ress [RADIO] to select “ FM”. 2 Press [ST A TUS] to select th e position to start the auto preset search. LOWEST : T o begin auto preset wi th the lowest frequency (FM 87.50). CURRENT : T o begin auto preset wi th the current frequency .* *T o change the f[...]

32 VQT3M5 2 TV Enjoying TV with un it’ s speakers Prep aration T urn on your TV and select the appropriate audio input mode [AUX, ARC, D-IN] to s uit the connections to t h is unit. ( > 23) Y ou can enhance stereo sources with surround sound effect. Press [SURROUND] se veral times to se lect the effect. For more detailed information on this op[...]

TV 33 VQT3 M52  ≥ VIERA Link “HDA VI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ≥ T[...]

34 VQT3M5 2 Other devic es Using the iPod/iPhon e Comp atible iPod/iPh one (as of Janua ry 201 1) ≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using this unit. ≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone. ≥ iPod/iPhone compatibility assures music, video playback and battery charge functions of this unit as[...]

Other devices 35 VQT3 M52 Prep aration ≥ Make sure that the “IPOD” source is selected. P ress [iPod] to select the source. ≥ T o view pho tos/videos fro m the iPod/iPhon e Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appr opriate photo/video output settings f or your TV . ≥ T o display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate vi[...]

36 VQT3M5 2 Adva nced op erat ions Enjoying VIERA CAST Y ou can access a selection of Internet ser vices from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example Y ouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (C urrent as of Ja nuary 201 1) Prep aration ≥ Network connection ( > 17) ≥ Network setting ( > 20) [BTT3 62] T o enjoy video commu nication (ex. Skype TM )[...]

Advanced operations 37 VQT3 M52 Playing back co ntent s on the DLNA server (DLNA) Y ou can enjoy viewing video, still pictures and music sav ed on a DLNA Certified media server connected to the home network with this unit. Y ou can also enjoy viewing the v ideo and still pictures recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA). ≥ The count[...]

38 VQT3M5 2 Playback menu 1 P ress [DISPL AY]. e.g., BD-Video 2 P ress [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and pre ss [ 1 ]. 3 P ress [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to sel ect the it em and press [ 1 ]. 4 P ress [ 3 , 4 ] to select the setting. Some items c an be chan ged by pressing [O K]. T o exi t the screen Pres s [DIS PLA Y]. Depend ing on the condition o f the u[...]

Advanced operations 39 VQT3 M52 Music Soun d Effect s *1, *2 Select the sound effect. ≥ Digit al Tube Sound: This feature gives you warm sound, like that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier . ≥ Re-master: This feature gives you bright er sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio. (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Recommended [...]

40 VQT3M5 2 DVD-Video Ra tings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play . ≥ Follow the on-screen inst ructions. Enter a 4- digit password with the number buttons when the p assw ord screen is shown. BD-Video Ra tings Set an age limit of BD- Video play . ≥ Follow the on-screen inst ructions. Enter a 4- digit password with the number buttons w[...]

Advanced operations 41 VQT3 M52 Digit al Audio Input Press [OK] to show the following settings: PCM-Fi x Select the following audio si gn al to input. j ARC j DIGIT A L IN j [BTT362] HDMI Input1 j [BTT362] HDMI Input2 ≥ “On”: PCM is available. ≥ “Off ”: D TS, PCM and Dolby Digital are available. Select “On” if the sound is cut of f [...]

42 VQT3M5 2 HDMI Colour Mode This setting is for selecting colour-space conversion of t he image signal when the unit i s connect ed using an HDMI cable. HDMI Audi o Output This setting selects whether or not t o output audio from HDMI. ≥ Audio will be output through the system’s speakers when “Off” i s sele cte d. [BTT362] HDMI St andby Pa[...]

Advanced operations 43 VQT3 M52 Proxy Server Settings This is for checking the state of connection with t he Proxy server and performing settings. Press [OK] to show the res pective setting. Internet Conten t Settings ( > 36) (VIERA CA ST) Press [OK] to show the following settings: Lock Y ou can res trict using VIERA CAST. ≥ Follow the on-scre[...]

44 VQT3M5 2 Optiona l speaker settin gs S peaker ins t allation option Y ou can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which t he speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g per screw . Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speaker s to a wall. Improper attachme[...]

Reference Optional speaker settings 45 VQT3 M52 1 Attach the cushion foot (supplied) ( A ) on the bot tom of the speaker. ≥ If you repeat att aching and removing the cushion foot, degree of tackiness weakens. 2 P lace the sp eakers f acing t he inclin ed surface ( B ) toward out side. ∫ T o att ach speaker st and again 1 Put the speaker cable t[...]

46 VQT3M5 2 Y ou have forgott en your ratings p assword . Y ou want to cancel the ratings level. ≥ The ratings level returns t o the factory pres et. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button on t h e remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s dis[...]

Reference 47 VQT3 M52 No sound. Low vol ume. Distort ed sound. Cannot hea r the desired audi o type. ≥ Check connections to s peakers and other equipment. ( > 12 s 18) ≥ Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. ( > 43) ≥ T o output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On?[...]

48 VQT3M5 2 Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’ s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Cannot pl ay . ≥ Y o u inserted an incom patible disc. Cannot play on t his unit. ≥ Y o u tried to play a non-com patible image. No disc inserted. ≥ The disc may be u pside dow[...]

Reference 49 VQT3 M52 S pecif ications * T ransfer rates are theoretical values; however , actua l communication rate will vary according to c om munication environment or co nnected equipment. GENERAL Power c onsumpti on: 85 W Power c onsumpti on in st andby mode: [BTT362] A pprox. 0.1 W [BTT262] A pprox. 0.4 W Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 [...]

50 VQT3M5 2 * This uni t supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be po ssible. Supplement al information ∫ Display lan guages list ∫ Languag e code lis t VIDEO SECTION Signal system: PA L [...]

Reference 51 VQT3 M52 (Back of pr oduct) (Inside of product ) Index A Audio Changing audio during play . . . . 26 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40 B BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 C Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 D Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 DivX . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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