Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-ZT2 Dear customer If you have any questions contact In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only The warranty can be found on page 30. Please register via the Internet at: www.Panasonic.com/register For Canada only Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Control guide ................................. 5 Remote control preparation ......... 7 Installation....................... 8 Speaker setting ............. 13 Wireless functions ...........................................8 Home Theater connections... 9 Basic connections .............................. 9 Connection Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) ....................9 Connecting STB etc. .....................................
Setting up your Home Theater system Before use Setting up your Home Theater system Step 1 Installing the speakers (➜ page 8) You can make your preferred setting because speaker cords are not required. • Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. • AC power supply cord (included) is necessary for each speaker.
Supplied accessories 3 AC power supply cords (K2CB2CB00021) 2 Batteries (R6, AA) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000417) Leg cushions (1 sheets: 8 pieces) (RFA3045-2) Supplied accessories/Control guide Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.
Control guide Rear view Control guide Before use AC inlet (➜ page 12) Subwoofer output terminal (➜ page 12) Audio output terminal (➜ below) Digital audio input terminal (➜ pages 9 to 11, 19) Audio input terminal (➜ pages 9 to 12) HDMI terminal (➜ pages 9, 10, 12, 19) Note The audio output terminals can be used when you do not use the wireless function and play back on other speakers via an external amplifier.
Control guide/Remote control preparation Before use Remote control Input mode and remote control code buttons (➜ pages 16, 24) Standby/ON button (➜ page 16) For adjusting speaker output (➜ pages 20, 21) Test signal output (➜ pages 14, 21) For using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” (➜ page 20) For adjusting the volume (➜ page 16) Muting (➜ page 20) For using “GAME” (➜ page 20) For adjusting/activating settings (➜ pages 10, 15, 21 to 24) For entering setup mode (➜ pages 10, 15, 21 to 24) For returning to the p
Installation Setup example • Aim the front face (with Panasonic logo) of each speaker at the listening-viewing position for setting. Front speaker (left) Connected equipment Main unit Front speaker (right) There is no positional distinction for each speaker before setting. Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. When carrying speakers, hold the pole and base parts (➜ page 6). The speakers of this system are not magnetically shielded.
Home Theater connections • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Basic connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) Optical fiber cable (not included) Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) TV Insert the cable so its shape fits correctly into Do not bend! the terminal.
Home Theater connections Basic connections Connecting STB etc. Use this connection to enjoy STB multi-channel sources on this system. Digital audio out (optical) HDMI input TV HDMI IN Make sure to connect Connection HDMI cable Main unit to TO TV (ARC) . HDMI OUT STB etc. HDMI Video/ Audio out Digital audio out (optical) Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder, etc.
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) • For the correct type of video cable, refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting. Connect the video cable directly from the other equipment to the television.
Home Theater connections • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Other connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI ✽ See page 9 for connecting this system to TV. Connection Main unit HDMI Video/Audio out Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder, etc. To connect audio equipment (CD player, etc.
Speaker setting Setting the speakers Make sure to make this setting when using for the first time after purchase. Preparations Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on the TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) 1. Turn the main unit on. Press • “2CH SEARCH ” appears on the display.
Speaker setting When the speakers are detected, the Wireless Link display lights up on the main unit’s display. (Blinks during detecting operation.) Display W While the wireless speakers operate normally, the Wireless Link display lights, but when radio waves are interrupted (When speakers are in Standby condition, etc.), it blinks. Wireless Link display • When you turn the main unit off with the speakers on, the speakers automatically enter Standby (Wireless Link Standby).
Setting surround speakers Link the front speakers wirelessly first and then make the settings for the surround speakers. Preparations • Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on the TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) • Connect AC power supply of main unit and 4 speakers to household main sockets.
Enjoying movies and music Preparations • Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV remote control. • Make sure that the speakers are on. (The following are operations when the power is on in Wireless Link Standby.) Aim the remote control toward the signal sensor (➜ page 7) on the main unit of this system. Enjoying movies and music 1 2 Press this button to turn on the system. or or To select the source press one of these buttons.
Enjoying sound field effects Dolby Virtual Speaker You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening to 5.1 channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic also works for stereo signals of video, CD, etc.) Using Dolby Virtual Speaker Press • The mode switches each time you press the button. (➜ below) REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect. WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ SyncTM. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
For correct use of VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” Use the TV (VIERA) remote control to select “Home Cinema” without turning on the main unit with this system’s power button (including the remote control). (The main unit is automatically turned on.) • See operating instructions of the TV (VIERA) as well. Connect this system with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible TV (VIERA) and DIGA Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with an HDMI cable.
Functions and settings Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback. Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. ON ”. • The current setting is displayed first. Each time you press, the setting switches between “W.S. OFF ” and “W.S. ON ”. To cancel Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. OFF ”.
1. Press [TEST] to output the test signal. Speaker display L : Front left, R : Front right, RS : Surround right, LS : Surround left • The test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order. TEST L p TEST R p TEST RS p TEST LS 2. Press [VOL +, –] to adjust the volumes of front speakers to the normal listening level. Adjustment range: 0 (Min) to 50 (Max) 3. Press [CH] to select surround speakers for adjustment. 4.
Functions and settings Setting distances You can make this setting when using the surround speakers. This setting is not displayed under different conditions. By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the listening-viewing position, the sound delay time is automatically calculated and adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same time. 1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds. The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21) 2.
1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds. The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21) 2. Press [w][q] to select “HDMI ” and press [OK]. 3. Press [w][q] to select “CTRL ” and press [OK]. 4. Press [e][r] to select “ON ” or “OFF ” and press [OK]. ON : When the operation is linked OFF : When the operation is not linked Factory setting: ON 5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press [OK] to finish the setting. Note • When “CTRL OFF ” is set, the ARC function will be disabled.
Functions and settings Switching the input signal detection setting Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting). However, in the following cases, change the input signal detection setting. • When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, set to “PCM ” (PCM FIX). • When the signal is not detected during playback of DTS sources, set to “DTS ” (DTS FIX). • When noise occurs, return the setting to “AUTO ”. 1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
Error messages Pages CANCEL MUTE FUNCTION (Scrolling) • The test signal is not output while muting is on. Cancel muting for operation. 20 MUTE (Blinking) • This is always displayed while muting is on. 20 NOT POSSIBLE FOR THIS INPUT SOURCE (Scrolling) • You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic sounds. for dual — NOT POSSIBLE FOR THIS PCM SOURCE (Scrolling) • You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic PCM signals with sampling frequency of over 48 kHz.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 29 if you reside in Canada.
Possible solution Pages 23 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function properly. • Confirm “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” is set to “ON ” (when the operation is linked). When it is “OFF ”, change to “ON ”. • VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function in Standby condition (HDMI off mode) when this system is turned off. See “Reducing Standby power consumption (In Standby condition (HDMI off mode))” and set to “ON ” (normal power consumption).
Glossary ARC (Audio Return Channel) This function was added to HDMI Ver.1.4. This sends digital audio signals from the HDMI input terminal of the TV, etc. to the HDMI output terminal of this system. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal. This process is called Decode.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions.
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Safety precautions • Do not use this device in hospitals and other places where electric medical devices are installed. • Do not use this device near automatic doors, fire alarms and other automatically controlled apparatus. • Do not hold the speaker with one hand. • Before attaching the leg cushion on the base parts of speakers to prevent tilt or rattle on the floor, make sure there are no people in the surrounding area. • Do not insert your hand or foot into the opening of side surface of base part.
