Panasonic Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Moeel No.SC-PT670 The illustrations shown may differ from your Region number The player plays DVD-Video unit. marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL". Example: ®@@ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer _ii!i!ii`i!i_i_i!i_ii!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance safety, please read these instructions carefully. and CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel sound. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY Accessories .................................... Glossary INSTRUCTIONS ............... ....................................... 3 Setting up the radio ............................. 3 Presetting stations automatically 4 Confirming 13 .................... 13 the preset channels ..................... 13 Manual tuning .................................. Selecting the playback source 13 ....................
Preparation • To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. • For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. • Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. • For optional wall mount, refer to page 27. 2 Front speakers 2 Stands (with cable) 2 Bases 8 Screws ! & ! &Q Tighten securely. f_ _l _. Position the cable between the ridges. \
How you setupyour speakers can affect thebass and thesound field. Note thefollowing points: • Place speakers onfiatsecure bases. • Placing speakers tooclose tofloors, walls, and corners can result inexcessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. Keep your speakers atleast 10mm(W32") away from thesystem forproper ventilation. Setup example Place thefront, center, and surround speakers atapproximately thesame distance from theseating position.
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 complete. _! Speaker connections Setup example Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector color when you place the speakers. Connect to the terminals of the same color. Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient PURPLE SUBWOOFER when making cable connections.
B Audio and video connections Basic setup example RF IN Set top box (STB) or VCR (not included) To your cable TV service or TV antenna RF cable (not TV (not included) Refer to the operating instructions for the TV, cable or satellite STB, or VCR for the settings necessary to output its audio from the AUDIO OUT terminal to your home theater system.
Radio antenna connections • Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. FM indoor antenna i AM loop antenna (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. (included) Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Push! L_ Adhesive White Red _ tape Black Main unit Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. • Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. • Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
i _.] i_.ll._. _._._:_ ..-q. jtil Main unit _.t:_1 _ Before connecting supply cord the AC power Set the voltage. Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the voltage selector to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used. 27V 220-240V J • If the AC plug does not fit your household AC outlet Use the AC plug adaptor (included). To household outlet AC AC power supply cord (included) If it still does not fit, contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance.
The Smart setup screen assists you to make 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 connections 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 (_ 38). 5-- iiiiiiii_i_;_i_i`iii_iiii!iiiii_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ •Language Select the language used on menu screen.
Setting up the radio Numbered buttons eManunt Press [SELECTOR]. m PLAY MODE = • To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [>10] _ [1] _' [2] RADIO 44, _ ;5 SEARCH 1 ) Alternatively, press [v, ^]. • Main unit: Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET" on the display, and then press [v TUNE ^] to select the channel. FUNCTIONS When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, "ST" lights in the display. • The FM/AM setting is also shown on the TV display.
Setting up the radio (continued) Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. Numbered buttons (]}While listening to the radio broadcast Press [OK]. @While the frequency is flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel. • To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [>10] _> [1] _> [2] m IO I IL 1 Alternatively, press [v, ^], and then press [OK].
Selecting the playback source DVD = RADIO, EXTqN DVD/CD (_> 12) iPod Each time you press the button: FM (_> 13) AM (_> 13) AUX': For audio input through the AUX terminal. D-IN_: For audio input through the OPTICAL IN terminal. (=> below) "(TV)" will appear beside "AUX" or "D-IN", indicating the TV audio setting for VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" (_ 24). START A,T OK iPod (=> 26) SETUP You can select desired source or access playback/menus START menu. by using the Show the START menu.
Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound effects Recommended +, = VOL sources from • PL]] MOVIE • PL]] MUSIC • S.SRND modes to enjoy TV audio sound i!!_i!!ii!ii!ii!!i!!ii!i;_;:i;;ii!_ !i!!!!ii!i!ii!ii!_iiiiii!;!iiii_ !il;i;;ii!i!!iiiiiiiiiiiii!ii Each time you EQ: SUBW LVL: C.FOCUS: SOUND SURROUND_ m A, T,,,q,_ OK SETUP, m -CH SELECT W.SRD • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used (=> 39).
Preparation •Todisplay thepicture, turn ontheTVand select theappropriate video input mode. • Press [÷, VOL] toadjust thevolume tonormal listening level. • Select "TEST TONE" from "SPEAKER SETTINGS" inAUDIO menu (@ 29). Entertesttonemode. e.g. Test tone willbeoutput toeach channel in thefollowing order. LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT Adjustthespeaker levelforeach speaker. (CENTER, SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT) 6 dB to +6 dE} (Factory preset: 0 dB) To exit the screen, press [SETUP].
Basic play I I If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (=> 32 to 33) I 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 connections Turn on the unit. 3 4 to this unit. Select "DVD/CD". I AOPEN/CLOSE_ % Open all the disc trays. Start play. • To select a desired tray (_ below, Selecting the desired tray). • Press [_OPEN/CLOSE] again to close all the disc trays.
Disc information oDISC m DiSC ,_,, Numbered buttons m m+,= screen is displayed. • To exit the screen, press [DISC], e.g. DVD-V VOL Select m I CD 03 DVD-VR I UNCHECKED'=_ I 1@4 ..... m @2 _, _ SLOW, SEARCH Confirm o, c Fj Empty tray Not yet read _, _ SKiP [] PAUSE SKI_ or [] STOP TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR A, T, _i, _,411, fl_ OK DVD-VR DVD-V _ e.
Other modes of play -CD MODE :;i;iiiiiiii!iJ ¸¸ _======_ • 1-Disc program DVD-V VCD CD _ _ JPEG You can program all the items on a disc in the selected tray. Select PLAY MODE,= -REPEAT e.g. an item. DVD-V i PLAY= STA CLEAR ALL Repeat this step to program other items. • To return to the previous menu, press [RETURN]. OK Start RETURN play. CANCEL • All-Disc program (when CD Mode is on) VCD CD You can program all the items on all the discs.
Using navigation menus • Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu JPEG _, _ SKiP Select a picture. • Press [1_1_1, I_1_t SKIP] to skip page by page. TOPMENU,m DIRECTNAVIGATOR OK RETURN MENU, PLAY LiST To go to other group 1 Press [,i,] to select the group name. 2 Press [_1, I_] to select the group and press [OK]. ............... .j, ............. • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons To start from a specific item • VCD i This does not work when using playback control. m e.g. _: T2 C5 To select numbers for data disc 123: [>10] _> [1] _> [2] _> [3] _> [OK] PLAY m DVD-V (with multiple soundtracks) To select audio soundtrack i "L", "R", "L+R" 1"o select or "L R" (Karaoke disc) select "ON" or "OFF" for vocals select "OFF", "V1 ", "V2" or "VI+V2" selections OK perations disc's instructions for depend on the disc. Read the for details.
To rotate a picture JPEG (during pause) i: 0_ 90_180_270 To show HDMI information. (_' below, Confirming HDMI information) This works when the HDMI connection is being used with "VIDEO PRIORITY" (_ 29, HDMI menu) set to "ON". NORMAL CINEMA1: CINEMA2: DYNAMIC: ANIMATION: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Enhances the contrast for powerful images. Suitable for animation.
Using the VIERA Link TM"HDAVI Control TM'' (Available when using VIERA Link "HDAVt Control" with "HDAVl Control 3 or later" compatible TV) This function automatica)ly provides synchronized audio and video output. (This works only when the source is "DVD/CD", "AUX" or "D-IN".) • When using "DVD/CD" as the source, set "TIME DELAY" in VIDEO menu to "0 ms/AUTO" (=> 28). m_ PLAY i You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start playing the disc with a single press of a button. ..............................
You can select whether audio is output from this unit's speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Home theater This unit's speakers are active. • When you turn on this unit, this unit's speakers will be automatically activated. • When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit's speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and select "AUX '''_ or "D-IN '''_as the source.
Using the iPod Select "1 POD". The iPod automatically mode. i!ii!ii!iii!ii_i iii!!ii!iii!ii!; i!!iiiiiiiiiiiii! switches to this unit's display Music menu appears on the TV. e.g. PLAY MODE, -REPEAT = rp_ _=0E iPod -- ll PAUSE Select the menu. Each time you press the button: Music menu _ Video menu L iPod menu (iPod LCD) m I STOP m FUNCTIONS When using the START menu in "tPOD" A, T, 41,I_ OK mode e.g.
Select the iPod menu. Speaker installation options 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. (_ Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. While an iPod is connected • Do not push the Dock for iPod.
Changing the player settings RATINGS Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) • 0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without rating levels. el to7 • 8 NO LIMIT m RETURN SETUP m Show the setup menu. Menu When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not forget your password. A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• OFF: When not using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output. Video output will not depend on the connected equipment, but on this unit. Select tosuitthetype ofequipment you connected totheHDMI AVOUT terminal. Select "BITSTREAM" when theequipment can decode thebitstream AUDIO (digital form of5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select "PCM". (Ifthebitstream isoutput totheequipment without adecoder, high levels • ON: ofnoise canbeoutput and may damage your speakers and hearing.
Discs that can be played Commercial discs DVD-Video iDVD-Vi High quality movie and music discs VIDEO Video CD Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming iVCDi CD to IEC62107) Music discs CD Recorded discs (O: Playable, --: Not playable) I, Disc , Recorded on aDVD ' video recorder, etc. Logo • _0,2 Recorded on a personal computer, etc. Finalizing_ _4 DVD-RAM -- © © Not necessary -- © © Necessary RAM RAM4.7 DVD'R/RW R R4.
Format Disc Reference Extension CD-R/RW ".WMA" ".wma" • Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps • You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected. • This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates). DVD-RAM ".MP3" ".mp3" • This unit does not support ID3 tags. • Sampling frequency and compression rate: - DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps), 44.
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 following guide do not solve the problem, refer to "Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)" on page 36 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to "Product information" on page 31 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer. "LOADING" • The iPod is not ready.
Picture It takes time before play starts. Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. A menu screen appears during This is normal for Video CDs. skip or search. size does not fit the screen. • Change "TV ASPECT" in the VIDEO menu. (_ 28) • Use the TV to change the aspect. • Change the zoom setting. ("ZOOM" in Menu 2) (_ 23) Menu is not displayed correctly.
Specifications i!!!!!_i_i_i!!!i!_ii_i_i_i_iii_iii!ii!ii!ii!ii!!i!_iii!_iiii!_iiii!_iiii!_iiii!_iiii!_iiii!_ I RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel Surround Ch 125 W per channel Center Ch 250 W per channel Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (3 £2), 1 kHz, (3 £2), 1 kHz, (6 £2), 1 kHz, (6 £2), 100 Hz, Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 10 10 10 10 FTC Output Power: Front Ch Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch Dolby Digital Mode 63 W per channel (3 £2), 120 48 W per channel (3 £2),
Power supply __ AC 120 V, 60 Hz Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks Laboratories. of Dolby AC 110 V to 127 V/220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (WXHXD) Mass [Weight] Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Power consumption _lt"_ffff_ I_ in standby "_6Rating with Low-cut filter equipped Main unit 125 W 430 mm×63 mm×327 mm (16_5/I6"x 2 W3S'x 127/8") Main unit 3.6 k_z(7.
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Control reference guide (_ Turn the main unit on/off (=> 12) @ Select a disc / Play all loaded CDs sequentially (=>19, 20) (_ Select channels and title numbers etc.
Pull open _Standby/on switch (POWER _/I) 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. (=> 18) @Open/Close _Show the disc tray (=> 18) @ Stop playing / Select the tuning mode / Adjust the FM reception condition (=> 13, 18) @ Skip or slow-search the volume @ Connect Headphone iPod (=> 26) _ Select a disc directly (=> 18) the disc tray to exchange the disc.
User memo: DATE OFPURCHASE The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. DEALERNAME Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. DEALER ADDRESS MODEL NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER SC-PT670 SERIAL NUMBER Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc.
