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[GC] [GS] [GA] [GJ] [GN] RQTX0229-1B Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT570 SC-PT870 until 2009/02/09 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perf ormance and safety , please read these instructions carefully .
2 RQTX0229 Indicates feature s applicable to: -If you see this symb ol- ≥ These operating instructions are applicabl e to models SC-PT570 and SC-PT870 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustr ations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT570 for th e Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
3 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference RQTX0229 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting S tarted Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Caution for AC Main s Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 RQTX0229 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 .
5 RQTX0229 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.
6 RQTX0229 Quick Start Guide Getting Started [PT570] Front speaker [PT870] Front and surround speakers Prepar ation ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a sof t cloth to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly , use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included).
7 RQTX0229 Getting Started Quick Start Guide Getting Started How you set up your speakers can af fect the bass and the sound field. Note the following point s: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure base s. ≥ Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls , and corners can result in excessive ba ss.
8 RQTX0229 Quick Start Guide Getting Started T urn off all equipme nt before connection and read the appropriate operati ng instructions. Do not connect t he AC mains lead until all oth er connections are complete. Setup example Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connect or colour when you place the speakers.
9 RQTX0229 Getting Started Quick Start Guide Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, t he picture may not be displayed properly . ≥ Only one video connection is required. Choose on e of the video connections abo ve depending on your TV .
10 RQTX0229 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power , even when it is in standby mod e (approx. 0.2 W). T o save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from th e household AC mains socket.
11 RQTX0229 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.
12 RQTX0229 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.
13 RQTX0229 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.
14 RQTX0229 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 37) [Note] Confirm the audio connection to the AUX or OPTICAL IN termin al on the main unit when you select the corresponding sources ( B 9).
15 RQTX0229 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.
16 RQTX0229 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.
17 RQTX0229 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.
18 RQTX0229 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.
19 RQTX0229 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).
20 RQTX0229 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.
21 RQTX0229 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.
22 RQTX0229 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”.
23 RQTX0229 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.
24 RQTX0229 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.
25 RQTX0229 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).
26 RQTX0229 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 RQTX0229 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.
28 RQTX0229 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.
29 RQTX0229 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 .
30 RQTX0229 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 t.
31 RQTX0229 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.
32 RQTX0229 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.
33 RQTX0229 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (“SUBTITLE ” in Menu 1) ( B 20) ≥ Subtitles ma y not be display ed depending on the disc. [DivX] Point B is automatically set. The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
34 RQTX0229 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference S pecifications AMPLIFIE R SECTION RMS Output Power : Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch 125 W per chan.
35 RQTX0229 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 ur ed by a digital spectrum analyzer .
36 RQTX0229 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”.
37 RQTX0229 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.
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