Operating Instructions Blu-ray DiscTM Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-BTT880 SC-BTT500W Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTT880. Firmware updates Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you are notified. For details, refer to “Firmware updates” (> 19) or http://panasonic.
Precautions WARNING Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ≥ Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. ≥ Do not place heavy items on this unit.
To dispose or transfer this unit The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. (> 43, "To return all settings to the factory preset.") ≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.
Table of contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Package contents and accessories . . . . . . . . Unit and media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playable media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 7 9 STEP 1: Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEP 2: Preparing the speakers . . . . . . . . . STEP 3: Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Package contents and accessories Getting started Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit.
Getting started Accessories ∏ 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000729) Unit and media care ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
Getting started Playable media Device Disc markings Device types BD-Video BD-RE BD BD-R DVD-Video Contents format Video Video, JPEG, MPO Video, MKV, Xvid Video DVD-R DVD DVD-R DL Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD CD — MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) MPO (Compatible with both
Getting started ∫ Discs that cannot be played by this unit ∫ Music CD Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA discs ≥ DivX discs ≥ HD DVD ∫ SD card ≥ miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card.
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Getting started Main unit (Front) 1 2 3 SD CARD 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 18) 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. Open or close the disc tray (> 20) Adjust the volume of the main unit Disc tray Stop (> 23) 10 11 6 7 8 9 Start play (> 23) SD card slot (> 20) USB port (> 20, 26) Remote control signal sensor Distance: within approx. 7 m. Angle: Approx.
Getting started STEP 1: Positioning For optimum position Place the front, centre and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. ≥ Adjust the volume using the Delay time function if the distance between each speaker and the seating position is not equal. (> 40) e.g., [BTT880] 60° 120° A Centre speaker ≥ Put on a rack or shelf not to interfere with the TV’s various sensors (ambient light, etc.).
Getting started STEP 2: Preparing the speakers Assembling the speakers [BTT880] Front speakers, Surround speakers 1 Attach the stand to the base. 4 Attach the speaker. 5 Tighten the screw (supplied) securely. Thread the speaker cable through the base. 2 Tighten the 3 screws (supplied) securely. Groove 3 Slide the speaker cable into the groove. ≥ After connecting the speaker cable (> 13), press the cable into the groove.
Getting started Connecting the speaker cables Attach the speaker cable sticker (supplied) and connect the speaker cables to the speakers. ≥ [BTT500W] When connecting the surround speakers to the wireless system: use the speaker cables A. When connecting the surround speakers to the main unit: use the speaker cables B. e.g.
Getting started [BTT500W] When connecting the surround speakers to the main unit Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the same colour. Connecting to a TV ∫ HDMI ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. ≥ Audio will be output through the system’s speakers when “Off” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output”.
Getting started FM antenna connection Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or pillar where the reception is best. 75 FM indoor antenna (supplied) ≥ Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Other device connection ∫ When the connecting devices have an HDMI terminal e.g., AV OUT AV OUT AV IN (ARC) Set Top Box, etc. Video game, etc.
Getting started Digital transmitter connection Do not insert or remove while the home theatre unit is on. Insert fully until you hear a click. DO DO NOT Make sure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted. If the digital transmitter is not fully inserted, the sound may not be available from the surround speakers. Connecting to the network The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
Getting started STEP 4: Connecting the AC mains lead Connect only after all other connections are complete. Wireless system AC IN AC mains lead (supplied) AC mains lead (supplied) The cord with a ferrite core is for the wireless system. To a household mains socket To a household mains socket ≥ The wireless system and the main unit consume a small amount of AC power (> 48, 49) even when turned off.
Getting started STEP 6: Settings Select “Search for wireless network” or “WPS (PUSH button)” and press [OK], then follow the on-screen instructions and apply the settings. Easy Setting After connecting your new home theatre for the first time and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings will appear. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. ≥ Confirm the digital transmitter connection. (> 16) 1 Select a connection method to wireless access point.
Getting started Reprogramming the remote control ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 37) ≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. (> 37) ≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do not have usage rights.
Getting started Inserting or removing media OPEN/CLOSE Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers 1 2 VOL SD CARD * Connect the TV and the main unit. (> 14) Press [EXT-IN] several times to select the appropriate external input mode. (> 21) ≥ Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the volume of the main unit. Selecting the type of audio * (For details > 26) ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the right way up.
Getting started HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu. FM Radio (> 29) Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 2 Videos/Photos/Music Disc Press [Í] to turn on the unit. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step. SD Card USB Play back the contents. (> 23) ≥ When multiple contents are recorded, select the types of contents or the title.
Getting started Multi User Mode Multi User Mode is a function that enables switching of multiple settings easily. Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own settings. The following settings can be personalized. ≥ The user icon ≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu ≥ The audio and picture settings (> 32, 35) A Smartphone used as a remote control can be registered with Register respect to each user. Smartphone ≥ Multiple users cannot be registered for one smartphone.
Playback Playback Playback 1 Search/Slow motion Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. 2 Select the item to play and press [OK]. Repeat this procedure if necessary. ≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on. ≥ MKV/Xvid: Successive play is not possible.
Playback Displaying menus and playback information Enjoying 3D video and photos Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. (> 14, 15) ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. ≥ Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen. ≥ 3D Settings (> 34, 37) Show top menu/pop-up menu Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU]. Select the item and press [OK]. Show the status messages While playing, press [STATUS].
Playback Using the iPod/iPhone Slideshow Play a slideshow of photos and make various settings during the playback. 1 2 3 Insert the media. Select “Photos”. Select an item and press the green button. The following items can be set. Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. You can display still pictures in the selected folder one by one at a constant interval. Interval Change the display interval. Transition Effect Select the effect when sliding pictures.
Playback 2 iPod/iPhone Connection Connect the iPod/iPhone firmly. ≥ Check that the connector (B) has no dust or foreign materials before connecting. ≥ To connect the iPod/iPhone firmly, remove it from the case, etc. before inserting. ≥ Insert the iPod/iPhone along the backrest (C) with the iPod/iPhone display facing out. ≥ Carefully insert and remove the iPod/iPhone to ensure long lasting product enjoyment. Connect the iPod/iPhone to either of the USB port or the Dock.
TV & Radio VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” TV & Radio Power Off Link All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function which will link the 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.
TV & Radio Select the STB audio Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers You can select whether audio is output from the unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. Switch the audio output setting of the TV to this unit’s speakers. When the STB power is turned on, this unit and the TV will automatically turn on. The video is output from the TV, and the audio is output from the speakers of this unit.
TV & Radio Listening to the Radio ∫ Manual tuning and presetting You can preset up to 30 channels. Preparation Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. (> 15) Presetting stations automatically 1 2 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. Press and hold [STATUS] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”. LOWEST To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency (FM87.50). CURRENT To begin auto preset with the current frequency.* * To change the frequency, refer to “Manual tuning and presetting”. 3 Press and hold [OK].
Advanced operations VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) 1 VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect Home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. 2 Advanced operations Press [INTERNET]. ≥ The video communication service can be VIERA Connect provides a variety of selected Internet services such as the following.
Advanced operations Home Network feature Using the Digital Media Controller You can use the smartphone, etc. as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit). Playing back contents on the DLNA server You can share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC with Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this home theatre.
Advanced operations Option menu ∫ Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. ∫ Status Show the status messages. About Multi User Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Please refer to page 22 for details about user registration and switching.
Advanced operations ∫ Pop-up Menu Display Pop-up Menu. ∫ 24p Movies and other material recorded on DVD-Video at 24p are output at 24p. ≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” (> 35) and play discs recorded at a rate of 60 fields per second. ≥ This may not work with the PAL contents. ∫ Menu Display Menu. Personal Taste You can access settings to enjoy special features of this unit from this category. Refer to “Picture Settings” and “Sound Settings” for more details on each setting item.
Advanced operations ∫ High Clarity Sound Plus When playing back music contents, it improves the sound quality by stopping the video output. ∫ Sound Effects*1, 2, 3 ¾TV/CD/iPod (2ch Source): Re-master: This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio.
Advanced operations Setup menu ∫ HDMI Output Press [OK] to show the following settings: Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Some items in the Setup menu are common to the Option menu. You can get the same effect with both menus. About Multi User Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Please refer to page 22 for details about user registration and switching.
Advanced operations ∫ Still Mode Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback. Automatic Automatically selects the type of picture shown. Field Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. Frame Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. ∫ Digital Audio Input Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Seamless Play The chapter segments in playlists are played seamlessly.
Advanced operations 3D Network ∫ 3D BD-Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. ∫ Easy Network Setting (> 18) ∫ Network Settings Perform network-related settings individually. Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ 3D AVCHD Output Select the output method of 3D AVCHD videos. ∫ 3D Type Select the format of the connected TV. ≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when “Side by side” is selected.
Advanced operations Time Zone By selecting the time zone, it is possible to set the unit’s time to match your location. ≥ Some VIERA Connect contents require the time zone to be set. Set the time zone if necessary. Summer Time Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time. ¾Network Drive Connection It is possible to access the shared folder of equipment not compatible with DLNA, such as the Windows XP operating system, and play back video, still pictures, and music on this unit.
Advanced operations ¾Screen Saver Function This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥ When this is set to “On”: If a list of playback content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen switches to HOME menu automatically. ≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not available. ∫ Quick Start Speed of startup from standby mode is increased.
Advanced operations ∫ Delay time Speaker settings For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If either distance 1 or 2 is less than 3, measure the distance and adjust the time to make up for the difference (see the table below). ms 0.0 L C Complete Test dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 ms 0.
Advanced operations Changing the sound settings Speaker installation option For more details on each setting, refer to “Sound Settings” on the Option menu. (> 33) Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers and personal injury. Surround Effects 1 Press [SURROUND]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “MULTI CH SOURCE” or “2CH SOURCE”, and then press [OK]. e.g.
Advanced operations [BTT880] Front speaker, Surround speaker Attach to a wall without the base and the stand. To prevent tipping/falling of the speakers Preventing tipping [BTT880] Front speaker, Surround speaker Preventing falling Front speaker, Surround speaker, Centre speaker 1 Thread a string to the speaker. ≥ Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over 10 kg. e.g.
Reference Troubleshooting guide Reference Before requesting service, please perform the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. This unit is turned off when the input for the TV is switched. ¾ This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please read the operating instructions for the TV. The remote control does not work properly. ¾ Change the batteries in the remote control.
Reference The unit does not turn off. 1 Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. (If still unable to turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the AC mains lead.) 2 Reset the unit as follows: While the unit is off, press and hold [VOL +], [< OPEN/CLOSE] and [Í/I] on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds. Picture The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. Picture is distorted. Jittering occurs.
Reference Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. ¾ Re-master will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (> 34) ¾ Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable. ¾ The multi-channel audio from a device connected to the TV is not output in it’s original multi-channel form.
Reference Messages Wireless system (SH-FX71) The wireless link indicator is flashing. ¾ There is no link between the main unit and the wireless system. Turn the wireless system off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the wireless system off, disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it. The wireless link indicator does not light. ¾ Check that the main unit is turned on, and the wireless system is turned on. ¾ Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.
Reference On the unit’s display F99 ¾ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the unit to standby, then switch back on. NET ¾ While connecting to a network. No PLAY ¾ There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video. (> 38) If the service number remains displayed despite doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service. No READ ¾ The media is dirty or badly scratched.
Reference Specifications SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL Woofer Power consumption Approx. 89 W Power consumption in standby mode Approx. 0.1 W (When the other connected devices are turned off) Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz iPod/iPhone Connector DC OUT 5 V 1.0 A MAX 1 system Dimensions (WkHkD) 460 mm k 38.7 mm k 279.3 mm Mass Approx. 2.7 kg Operating temperature range 0 oC to 40 oC j j j 16 6.5 6.5 6.5 j k1 k2 k1 j j j j 16 6.5 6.5 6.
Reference WIRELESS SYSTEM AND DIGITAL TRANSMITTER File format File format Extension Reference RMS TTL POWER OUTPUT 250 W MP3 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion “.MP3”, “.mp3” This unit supports ID3 tags, but only titles, artist names and album names can be displayed. “.JPG”, “.jpg” ≥ MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG are not supported. ≥ You may not be able to play back the file if you have edited the folder structure or the file name on a PC or other device.
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NORSK ADVARSEL Produkt ≥ For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk støt eller skade på apparatet: – Utsett ikke produktet for regn, fukt, drypping eller sprut. – Ikke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser, på apparatet. – Bruk kun anbefalt tilbehør. – Fjern ikke deksler. – Reparer ikke denne enheten selv, overlat service til kvalifisert servicepersonell. Vekselstrømnett ≥ Nettstøpselet er trukket ut fra denne enheten.