Panasonic SC-PT875 manual

[GC] [GS] [GA] [GN] RQTX0234-B Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT875 until 2009/02/23 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perf ormance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, ple ase read the instructions complet el[...]

2 RQTX0234 -If you see this symb ol- ≥ These operating instructions are applicabl e to the model SC-PT875 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustr ations in these operating instructions are of the model for the Middle East , Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. ≥ Operations in these instructions are descr ibed mainly with the remot[...]

3 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference RQTX0234 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting S tarted Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Caution for AC Main s Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick S tart Guid e step 1 Assembling the front and surround speakers . . . 5 step 2[...]

4 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations 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 supplied with a moulded three pin main s plug for y[...]

5 RQTX0234 Getting Started Quick Start Guide Prepar ation ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft clot h to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly , use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). ≥ Y ou will need to obt ain the appropriate screw eyes to matc h the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. ≥ Consult a q[...]

6 RQTX0234 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Getting Started How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the so und field. Note the following point s: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls, and corners can resu lt in excessive bass. Co ver walls and windows with thick curt a ins. [Note] K[...]

7 RQTX0234 Getting Started Quick Start Guide T urn off all equipment before connection and read t he appropriate operating instruct ions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other co nnections are complete. Setup example Pay attention to the type of sp eaker and the connector colour when you place th e speakers. Connect to the terminal s of [...]

8 RQTX0234 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displaye d properly . ≥ Only one video connection is requ ired. Choose one of the video connecti ons above depending on your TV . step 3 Connections (continued) 3 Audio[...]

9 RQTX0234 Getting Started Quick Start Guide [Note] If you have various sound sour ces (such as Blu-ray pla yer , DVD recorder , VCR, etc. ), connect them to the available inputs on th e TV and the TV output should then be connected to the AUX or OPTICAL I N terminal of the main unit. Other audio connection TV or external equipment terminal Cable r[...]

10 RQTX0234 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Conserving power The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of power when they are turned of f (main unit: approx. 0.2 W , wireless system: approx. 0. 3 W). T o save power when they are not to be used for a long time, unplug them from the ho usehold mains socket. Y ou will need to rese[...]

11 RQTX0234 Getting Started Quick Start Guide The Smart setup screen assis ts 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 confir m speaker connections. ≥ Auto speaker setup Adjust the speaker output level aut[...]

12 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Setting up the radio [Austr alia]an d]N.Z. ] Up to 30 stati ons can be set in each band, FM and AM. [Other s] Up to 30 stati ons can be set. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stati ons are set, an d the radio tunes to the last preset station. ≥ “ERROR” is displayed when[...]

13 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations 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 stati on previously stored is overwrit t en when another st ation is stored in the same channel preset. Selecting the playback source Y ou can select desired source [...]

14 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Selecting the play back source (continued) Press [SELECTOR] on th e main unit to select source from the main unit. ( B 39) [Note] Confirm the audio connection to the AUX or OPTICAL IN termin al on the main unit when you select the corresponding sources ( B 8, 9). Reduce the volume[...]

15 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Except [DivX] Y ou can enhance the surround effect for low volume 5. 1-channel sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.) Preparatio n ≥ T o disp lay the picture, turn on the TV and se lect the appropriate video input mode. ≥ Press [ r , s VOL] to adjust th e volume to normal[...]

16 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Basic play Prep aration T o display the picture, turn on your TV and change it s video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, A V 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection s to this unit. [Note] ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROT A TE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLA YED. T o preserve the unit’ s motor and your TV[...]

17 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using the rem ote control One touch play (during standby mode) (Remot e control on ly) The main unit auto matically turns on and star ts playing the disc in the tray . Stop Th e posit ion is me moris ed while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥ Press [ 1 PLA Y ] to resume. ≥[...]

18 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other modes of play This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It al so works with all JPEG content. [Austr alia]an d]N.Z. ] [Other s] Items shown differ dep ending on the type of disc and playback mode. Prep aration ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DA T A” in “DVD-VR/[...]

19 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using navigation menus [DVD-VR] Select “DA T A” in “DVD-VR/DA T A” ( B 29, OTHERS menu) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG , MPEG4 or DivX contents. “PLA YBACK MENU” screen appear s when the disc con tains both video (MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/ MP3/JPEG). Y ou can select t[...]

20 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using on-screen menus 1 Show the on-scre en 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 item. 3 Make the settin gs. 4 Exit. RETURN 1 2 3 4 5[...]

21 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Confirming HDMI information 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( B above, VIDEO FORMA T) 5 [ B above, COLOR SP ACE (or COLOUR SP ACE)] [Note] When “OFF” is selected in “A UDIO OUT” ( B 28, HDMI menu), “– – –?[...]

22 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other Operating Using the VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” VIERA Li nk “HD A VI Co ntrol” is a co nvenient function that offers li nked operations of thi s unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) unde r “HDA VI Control”. Y ou can use this functi[...]

23 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Y ou can control the playback menus of this unit with th e TV’s remote control. When operating th e TV’s remote contr ol, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons. Y ou can operate the playback with the indicat ed controls. ≥ The on-screen control p anel can als[...]

24 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Enjoying Karaoke [except [Australia]and]N.Z .] ] (continued) ≥ Karaoke mode will automatically turn of f when you turn this unit off, open the disc tray or select another source . Operating other devices Y ou can play an external device throu gh your home theater system. Y ou ca[...]

25 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Play start s from the selected content. ≥ For other opera ting 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 (excluding Root folder), 4000 files, 28 char acters [...]

26 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Operating other devic es (continued) While an iPod is conn ected ≥ Do not push the Dock for iPod. ≥ Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great for ce. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod will start recharging regardless of whethe r this unit is on or off. ≥ ?[...]

27 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain int act even if you switch the unit to sta ndby . ≥ Underlined items are the facto ry settings in the following menus. § 2 The original language designated on the disc is selected. § 3 Input the appropriat e code from the la[...]

28 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Changing the player setting s (continued) Select to suit the type of equi pment you connected to the HDMI A V OUT terminal. Select “BITSTREAM” when the equip ment can decode the bit stream (digital for m of 5.1-channel data). Ot herwise, select “PCM”. (If the bitst ream is[...]

29 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference REGISTRA TION [DivX] Display the unit’s registration code. ≥ SHOW CODE Y ou need this registr ation code to purchase and play Di vX Video-on- Demand (V OD) content ( B below ). JPEG TIME Set the speed of the slideshow . Factory preset: 3 SEC ≥ 1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit step[...]

30 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations 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 ca ses due to the type of disc, the condition of the record ing, the recording method, or how the files [...]

31 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥ There may be differences in the displ ay order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files re co rded using pa cket write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥ This unit doe[...]

32 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference T roubleshooting guide Before requesting se rvice, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check point s, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, consu lt your dealer for instru ctions. No power . Insert the AC mains [...]

33 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Program and Random p lay do not work. [DVD-V] These functions do not work with some DVD-V ideos. Play does not start. ≥ This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that cont ains still picture dat a. ≥ If pla ying DivX V OD content, ref er to the homepage where you purchased the DivX[...]

34 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference T roubleshooting guide (continued) “ / ” The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. “THIS DISC CANNOT BE PLA YED IN YOUR REGION.” Only DVD-Video discs t hat include or have the same regio n number as the one on the rear p anel of this unit can be played. ( B Cover pa[...]

35 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference § 8 Rating with Low-cut f ilter equipped Amplif ier [Note] 1 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. 2 T otal harmonic distortion is meas ured by a digit al spectrum analyzer . VIDEO SECTION Video system P AL625/50, P AL525/60, N[...]

36 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal . This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technolog y created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video wit h high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file[...]

37 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Set the uni t up on an even surface a way from dir ect sunlig ht, high temperatures, high humidity , and exce ssive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other compone nts, thereby shorte ning the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Do not[...]

38 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Control reference guide Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using th e supplied remote control. Y ou can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote cont rol operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. The main unit and remote co[...]

39 RQTX0234 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference VOL UM E S URROUND OUTPUT MEMORY S MART S ETUP Dock for iP od OPEN CLO S E TUNE MODE FM MODE TUNE S ELECTOR S ETUP MIC 1-MIC-2 Dock for iPod 6 1 3 15 16 12 9 10 14 11 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 Pull open 1 St a ndby/on switch ( Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice ve[...]

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