Panasonic Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System Model No.SC-BT100 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions B/u-rayBist completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Accessory System Main unit ' Front speakers Center speaker SB-HF100 SB-HC100 Surround speakers Subwoofer SB-HS100 SB-HW560 Digital transmitter Wireless system SH-FX67T SE-FX67 information Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses (Product numbers correct as of February 2008.
Table of contents Getting started Advanced Accessory information ..................................... 2 Preparing the remote control ........................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 3 Control reference guide .................................. Disc and card information .............................. Playing still pictures ....................................... Different kinds of playback for BD-Video ..... Showing FUNCTIONS menu ...........................
sT p1 Positioning Caution oThe main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. • Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual. How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field.
• Notes on speaker use • Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. oYou can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. • Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage: -When playing distorted sound.
ST P2Basic connections o Do not oTurn off place all equipment the unit on before amplifiers connection or equipment and readthat the may appropriate become operating hot. The heat instructions. can damage the unit. Speaker O cables and transmitter Speaker cable for surround Q connection Speaker cable for center 0 Digital transmitter Preparation • Attach the speaker easier. e.g.
Connection to a TV I o Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to guard protection, the picture may not display properly. copy I With an HDMI cable _'_'_-== = Optical Audio cable _ (not included) oThe optical digital audio cable can be _digital _cable used when connecting to televisions with optical out terminals (=_ right). ,_ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI !og0 (as shown on the cover). NOTE It is recommended that you use panasonic s HDMI cable.
STEP2Basic connections Radio antenna connections FM indoor antenna (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive AM loop antenna (included) Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where rece is best. Red Main unit Black Push! • Keep loose antenna cables Optional connections NOTE away from other wires and cables. oUsing FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) (_ 36).
sT p3 Setting up the unit Turn on the main unit and wireless system Turn on the power of the main unit and the wireless system after all connections are complete. AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input on the TV. @_ indicator O Press [POWER ..= I, II (_] on the wireless system. eAUTO OPERATIONON/OFF indicator lights red when the wireless system is turned on and lights green when the wireless link is activated. Press [POWER (_/I] on the main unit.
Control reference Remote uide control [] Turn the unit on and off (=_ 14) /.f._ I. . TV/VIDEO I I_ [] Select the [BD/SD]: [FM/AM]: [iPod]: source Select disc drive or SD card drive (=_ 14) Select FM/AM tuner (=_ 9, 18) Select iPod as the source (=_ 21) [] Numbered buttons Select preset radio stations and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers (=>ts, ts) ..... 3 ;..... )--:-:&IP_ J _ -- FSLOW/SEARCHi [.........................
Main unit Place your finger on the • section open it diagonally downwards. [] POWER button (POWER (b/I) (_ 14) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice-versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. [] Standby/on indicator (_) When the unit is connected to the household AC outlet, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
Disc and card information Packaged discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial the discs and/or packaging. BD-Video discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard DVD-Video High Definition (HD) movie and music discs Iogos that should appear on High quality movie and music discs _I mXVAi_va Compact Discs (CD's) that contain audio and music oOperation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
Regarding BD-Video • Enjoy Final Standard Profile functions (_ 24), such as picture-in-picture. The various functions differ depending on the disc. oWhen playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu screen may continue to display even if the disc has been ejected. • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital when "BD-Video Secondary Audio" (_ 33) is set to "On".
Basic play (Playing video contents) Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input on the TV. VIDEO1 _ Q Insert an SD card. Insert a disc. Press [__ OPEN/CLOSE] and load the disc. to open the disc tray Insert the card with the cut-off on the right. • Press on the the card until Label facing up label up corner center of it clicks into place. • Press the button again to close the tray. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1_] (PLAY) to restart from this position. oThe position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press Ill several times to display "STOP" on unit's display. oPress [11] again or [1_] (PLAY) to restart play. [_ 0 i ¸¸i:ii [_ Search/Slow-motio n The speed increases up to 5 steps. oPress [1_] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.
Basic play (Playing video contents) Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. While paused, press [<1] (<11) or [1_] (I I1_). Each press shows the next frame. • Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. • Press [1_] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. • =.-{=_vi_: Forward direction [1_] (I II_) only.
Enjoying TV with this unit's speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit's speakers. Preparation Confirm the audio connection O to the OPTICAL IN or AUX terminal on the main unit (=_ 7). Press [>, < SELECT] several times to select "D-IN" (DIGITAL IN) or "AUX". Main unit: Press [SELECTOR]. oD-IN (DIGITAL oAUX: [SELECTOR] IN): When connecting When connecting using OPTICAL IN terminal. using AUX terminal.
Enjoying the FM/AM radio Manual tuning O Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM". Main unit: Press [SELECTOR]. O [SELECTOR] Press [_1_1, I_1_] to select the frequency. Main unit: Press iv] or [^]. oWhen a radio broadcast is being received, "TUNED" lights in the display. [v],[^] oWhen a stereo broadcast is being received, "ST" lights in the display. oTo start automatic tuning, press and hold [4_1, I_1_] until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.
Playing music You can play generally available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto a CD-R/RW. O Insert a disc (_14). { ,(j, ]_'_ "If a disc Containing data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press • T to select 'MP3 Music" and press [OK]. TIPS Pictures i • If the menu is not displayed, press [BD!SD] to select I'BD!DVD/CD!': Main unit: Press [SELECTOR]. O Press [A, T] to select the track and press [OK]. Play starts on the selected track. e.g.
Playing an iPod on this unit iPod videos/photos can be displayed on TV, and iPod music can be enjoyed through the system speakers, by connecting your iPod to the Dock for iPod on the main unit. Connection Preparation oTo view videos/photos from the iPod. -Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit (=_ 7). -Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate video/photo output settings for your TV.
Playback This system features two different iPod playback modes. The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music contents. With this mode, the menu screen on the system can be used to search for playlists and artist names, and to play music. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents music, photos, and videos. With this mode, simple operations such as play, stop, and search can be performed on the display of your iPod.
Playing still pictures You can play still pictures recorded onto a BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and SD card. O Insert a disc or an SD card (_ 14). • If a disc or an SD card containing data in different file formats is inserted selection menu maY be displaYed _'_i _8 SD card: Press [A, y] to Select "Picture (JPEG) eg the file SD Card CD.R/RW: Press[A, Y] to so!oct '!Pictures, and press [QK]. [SELECTOR] BD-RE, DVD-RAM e,g,_ "Album View" screen is displayed.
Useful functions during still picture play You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. BD-RE, O While Press Press press DVD-RAM the "Album View" screen is displayed [A, Y, 4, I_] to select the album and press [SUB MENU]. [A, Y] to select "Start Slideshow" and [OK]. st,_ Slide_bew oYou can also start slideshow by pressing [1_] (PLAY) after selecting the album. CD-R/RW, SD card O While the "Picture View" screen is displayed Press [SUB MENU].
Different kinds of playback for BD-Video Some discs permit a variety of interactive functions in addition to the ordinary playback operation. Showing Pop-up menu The Pop-up menu is a special feature available with some BD-Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating method, refer to the instructions for the disc. 0 Press [POP-UP MENU]. Press [&, T, _1, I_] to select the item and press [OK]. e.g.
Showing FUNCTIONS Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS O menu menu. Press [FUNCTIONS]. oltems displayed vary according to the chosen selector and media. Press [A, T] to select the item and press [OK]. e.g., Playback DiSC Items Functions Playback DISC Playback Starts playing disc/SD Card. Top Menu Shows a disc top menu. Menu Shows a disc menu.
Changing audio quality/sound field oThe following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used (=_ 14). oYou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off. Using Subwoofer boost Main unit only You can enhance the subwoofer effect with strong bass. This function automatically surround sound effect. Press [SW BOOST] on the main unit.
Enjoying surround sound oThe following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used (=_ 14). oYou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off. Dolby Pro Logic IIx/Dolby Pro Logic I! When 5.1ch speakers connected Dolby Pro Logic I! will be used. The technology enables you to play 2-channel stereo sources on 5.1-channel. When 7.
Linked operations (VIERA Link TM "HDAVI with the TV Control TM'') What is VlERA Link "HDAVl Control"? VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under "HDAVI Control". You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to a TV that has "HDAVl Control 2" or "HDAVl Control 3" function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [A, Y, _1, I_], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU] and colored buttons Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above. • Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating TV.
Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations O Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD/CD" O Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., BD-Video O Press [A, I'] to select the menu and press [1_]. [ Disc O Press [A, I'] to select the item and press [1_]. Press [A, I'] to select the setting. O L========J or "SD". H Menus /_'_ L'_X_ N_E H H Items Settings What you can change with the on-screen Disc Signal Type m • Depending on the condition Of the unit (playing, Stopped, etc.
Play Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit's display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending disc. oAII tracks • Chapter • Playlists • Title • One track • Off on the type of All tracks Chapter Playlist Title Track Select "Off" to cancel. Random _ While playing, press [&, Y] to select "On". Random playback starts from the next track. oOn •Off Video Picture Select the picture quality mode during play.
Changing settings with the setup menu Change the unit's settings, if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations O Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD/CD" or "SD'. While stopped O Press [SETUP]. Press [A, T] to select the tab and press [OK]. Press [A, T] to select the menu and press [OK]. Press [A, T, <, I_] to select the option and press [OK]. Summary Underlined "Setup" i_ _'_"_ NOTE eThere may be differences in operation methods.
"Audio" tab Dynamic Range Compression _ _ (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range (=_ 43) for late night viewing. Speaker •On •Off BD-Video Secondary Audio _ Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode. oWhen this is set to "On", Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-RD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital.
Changing settings with the setup menu Speaker settings Changing the delay time Center, surround and surround back speakers only) Press [&, Y, <, I_] to select the speaker icon and press [OK]. (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center, surround and surround back speakers only) For optimum listening with 7.1/5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position.
Optional connections Connection recorder to Set Top Box (Satellite and settings receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit's speakers. • Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. oTurn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Optional connections Using FM/AM outdoor and settings antenna (optional) Use outdoor antennas if FM/AM radio reception is poor. oDisconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. oDo not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna [Using a TV antenna (not included)] • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Frequently asked questions Setup Page What equipment is necessary to play 7.1-channel surround sound? eYou can enjoy 7.1-channel surround sound when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX67 and speaker system SB-HSl00A. Refer to the relevant operating instructions for details. Disc Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does not have a region code/number be played? oThe region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc conforms to industry standards.
Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit's display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the TV Page Cannot play. Cannot display oYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). on this unit. No disc oThe disc may be upside down. This disc is incompatible, oYou inserted an incompatible disc. Q This operation disabled. oThe operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
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 chart do not solve the problem, refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to "Product information" on page 47 if you reside in Canada. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: • Regular disc rotating sounds. • Image disturbance during search.
Troubleshooting guide TV screen and video Page ili!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!3i_ili!iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil;iiiiiii_iiiiiiiiii_iii!ii The screen changes automatically. oWhen the "Screen Saver Function" in the Setup menu is set to "On", the display may return to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 10 minutes or more. The Setup menu cannot be accessed. • Select "BD/DVD/CD" The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. oUse the TV to change the aspect.
Card Page iPod operation Cannot display iPod videos/ photos on the TV. oMake sure that TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit. oOperate the iPod menu to make the appropriate video/photo (Refer to operating instructions for your iPod.) output settings for your TV. Radio Wireless system The indicator on the wireless system keeps flashing between red and green. Other difficulties oThere is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer. with playback BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.
Troubleshooting guide When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. O O O When the following indicator t\_ appears on the unit's display and ___J' you are unable to operate the unit NOTE Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD/CD" or "SD". While stopped, press [SETUP]. Press [&, T] to select "Setup" and press [OK].
Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video. Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION RMS TTL Power Output Front Ch 250 W per channel (8 £2), 1 kHz, Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 £2), 1 kHz, Center Ch 250 W per channel (8 £2), 1 kHz, Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (8 £2), 100 Hz, FTC TTL Power Output Front Ch 104 W per channel (8 £2), 120 Surround Ch 34 W per channel (3 [3), 120 Center Ch 101 W per channel (8 £2), 120 Subwoofer Ch 95 W per channel (8 £2), 45 1250 W 10 % THD 10 % THD 10 % THD 10%THD Hz to 20 kHz, 1.0 % THD Hz to 20 kHz, 1.
GENERAL Listening Power supply iPod Connector Power consumption Dimensions (WX H X D) With transmitter 430 ram×96 Without transmitter O mm×327 mm (1615/16r'X325/32"X 127/8 p') 430 mm×9O mm×327 mm (16W10"x 39/16"x 127/8 p') Approx. 4.1 kg (9.1 Ibs) (Dimensions and Mass do not include the speakers.) temperature range O °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F) humidity range 35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Power consumption in standby mode Approx. 0.
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 Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Panasonic Home Theater Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
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 period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Index O Angle .......................... Audio Attribute ...................... Changing audio ................. Channel ...................... Language .................. AVCHD ......................... 30 30 16 30 30, 32 43 O BD-J ........................... BD-Video Chapter Ratings ................ ........................ ................. 36 Pop-up Menu .................... 24 Power consumption FUNCTIONS 25 Progressive .................. Properties Chapter .......................
