PanasoniC Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Moeel No SC-PT480 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, Please keep this manual for future reference. The illustrations shown may differ from your Region number The player plays DVD-Video and safety, please read these instructions please read the instructions carefully. completely. unit.
Main unit SA-PT480 Speaker Front speakers SB-H F480 system Center SB-HC480 speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SB-HS480 SB-HW480 Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of November 2009. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)" on page 24.
@ (_- (2)-- @ O_ @ SOUND SURROUND W.SRDFLDISPLAY Pull open The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions 8 x rY (e.g. Press [_O]O) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.
Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment (_ Turn the main unit on/off (=> 8) @ Set the Sleep timer Press [SLEEP]. SLEEP 30--> SLEEP 60-> SLEEP 90-> SLEEP120 I' OFF (Cancel) < I • To confirm the remaining time, press the button again. _) Select channels and title numbers etc. ! Enter numbers (=> 8, 11) @ Cancel (=> 11) (_) Source select [DVD]: Select disc as the source (=> 11) [iPod]: Select iPod as the source (=> 15) [RADIO, EXT-IN]: Select the FM tuner or the external audio source.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Playing Discs Accessories .................................... 2 Control reference guide ........................... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 4 below Basic play ..................................... 11 Other modes of play ............................ 11 Repeat play .................................... 11 Program and Random play ........................ 11 Using navigation menus ......................... 12 Playing data discs ................
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 curtains. • For optional wall mount, refer to page 19. 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 completed.
_J_ Audio and video connections Basic setup If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and the TV output should then be connected to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT "_2or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of the main unit.
The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary settings. Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. • To change your TV's video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. • This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (=:>4). Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 Press 2 Press [_](_ to turn on the unit. • When the Easy setup screen appears automatically, skip steps 2to7.
m FM frequency step Main unit only The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. You may need to change this setting if the tuner seems to skip over the correct frequency for stations in your area. 1 Press [SELECTOR]Q 2 Press and hold [ll]Q(Stop). Confirm the audio connection to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit when you select the corresponding sources (=> 7).
H.BASS (Harmonic Bass) You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. ON _ OFF • The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from the same type of source. Enjoyingsoundeffectsfromall • The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources, • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources.
Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. 1 Press [_](_ 2 Press [DVD](_) 3 Press [__ OPEN/CLOSE]Q 4 to turn on the to select unit. T_ _kr_W_ikhp i_!_r_ "DVD/CD". to open repeat the disc tray. _ i hn_e_i?_s_i d Pl a YRi_ E jti_)d While the repeat mode is displayed, item to be repeated. press [ REPEAT](_ to select the e.g._ Load the disc.
Press DVD-VR Select "DATA" in "DVD-VR/DATA" play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents. Each Menu Menu Menu Menu Exit (=> 17, OTHERS menu) to ..... !ipia_ingf_o_ith__eiect_ it_ : :?T:!I%CC:¸ !!!!?!i:i!: : _ You can select to play from your desired item while the "DATA-DISC" screen is displayed. e.g. [FUNCTIONS]_ to show time you press the button: 1 (Disc/Play) 2 (Video) 3 (Audio) 4 (HDMI) 2 Press [A T, "4, I_]@ the on-screen menu. e.g.
DVD-V (with multiple subtitles) VCD (SVCD only) To select subtitle language • On ÷R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed, e.g. DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information) To select "ON" or "OFF" • This may not work depending on the disc.
Auto input switching (Power on !ink) When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on: - When play starts on the unit - When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., START menu) • When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode, this unit will automatically switch to "AUX '''_, "ARC '''_ or "D-IN '''__,2.
3 Press [iPod](_) to select "IPOD". The iPod automatically switches to this unit's display mode. e.g. You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV's remote control. When operating the TV's remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons. 1 Select this unit's operation menu by using the TV menu settings. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.) The START menu will be shown. e.g.
• Underlined items are the factory settings in the following Enjoying photos 1 Press [FUNCTIONS](_ to select the iPod menu. AUDIO 2 Play a slideshow on your iPod. You can use the remote control to operate the iPod menu. [,iL, V](_): To navigate menu items. [OK]@: To go to the next menu. [RETURN]@: To return to the previous menu. The remote control operation may vary between iPod models. While an iPod is connected Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great force.
Select tosuitthetype ofequipment you connected totheHDMI AVOUT terminal. Select "BITSTREAM" when theequipment can decode thebitstream (digital form of5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select "PCM". (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.) DOLBY DIGITAL _" eBITSTREAM ePCM DTS _. oBITSTREAM .
............ Disc handiing DEFAULTS This returns all values in the MAIN menu to the default settings. • RESET The password screen is shown if "RATINGS" (=> 16)is set. Please enter the same password, then turn the unit off and on again. Commercial discs DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs PreCautions ......................... ...... • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable.
..... 7_ttGhTng_o_iiy77711_: 71y ;777717;7 ?7i;77YY777!e 7:?:!:7:::i: You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. • The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ibs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers. 1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. At least 30 ©4.0 mm (s/3d') "_'_.-'V'/..
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 following guide do not solve the problem, refer to "Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)" on page 24 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to "Product information" on page 23 if you reside in Canada. No power. Insert the AC power supply cord securely. (=>7) The unit is automatically switched to standby mode.
Play does not start. • This unit may not play WMA that contains still picture data. • If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible, No subtitles, Display the subtitles, ("SUBTITLE" in Menu 1) (_ 13) Cannot charge or operate. • Check that the iPod is connected firmly. (_ 15) • The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. Cannot display iPod photos/videos on the TV, • Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Front Ch Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch Front speakers SB-HF480 Mode 125 W per channel (3 _), 1 kHz, 125 W per channel (3 _), 1 kHz, 250 W per channel (6 _), 1 kHz, 250 W per channel (6 _), 100 Hz, 10 10 10 10 Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power FTC Output Power: Front Ch Surround Ch CenterCh Subwoofer Ch Dolby Digital (3 _), (3 _), (6 _), (6 _), 120 120 120 45 Hz to Hzto Hz to Hz to 20 kHz, 20 kHz, 20 kHz, 120 Hz, audio range 87.9 MHz to 107.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks Laboratories. of Dolby Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS Iogos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. _) DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 5,583,936.
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