Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT250 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ENGLISH 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. Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown are for Continental Europe.
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Table of contents ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................................................2 Safety precautions ......................................................................................4 Accessories ..............................................................................................6 Preparing the remote control .........................................................................6 Placement of speakers .......................
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Placement of speakers Setup example GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. Main unit 1 2 3 4 FRONT (L, R) SURROUND (L, R) CENTER SUBWOOFER • Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Place speakers on flat secure bases.
Speaker assembly ENGLISH Preparation • To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. • For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. • Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. • There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands. • For optional wall mount, refer to page 9. GETTING STARTED 2 Front speakers (with cover plate) 1 2 Stands (with cable) 2 Bases 3 Attach the stand to the base.
■ Preventing the speakers from falling ENGLISH String (not included) Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly. Approx. 150 mm Screw eye (not included) Rear of the speaker Wall GETTING STARTED • You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. • Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support.
Simple setup Making the connections ENGLISH Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.8 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
ENGLISH Connect to the various television terminals. • Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. • Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly. • Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. ENGLISH To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions. • This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 34). GETTING STARTED 2 1 3 Select “DVD/ CD”.
Disc information Discs that can be played Logo Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video Remarks High quality movie and music discs. GETTING STARTED Disc ENGLISH ■ Commercial discs Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Video CD CD Music discs. ■ Recorded discs (‡: Playable, *: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. *2 Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Overview of controls ENGLISH Main unit 3/MEMORY Disc playback (16), Memorise the receiving radio stations (28) Standby/on switch [y/I] (16) GETTING STARTED 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.
Switch the main unit on or off (16) Change the television’s video input mode (34) Adjust the television volume (34) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (12) FM (28) GETTING STARTED Television operations (34) ENGLISH Remote control For Continental Europe EXT-IN: USB (33), AV 2 (34), AUX (32), MUSIC P. (33) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Select disc’s title numbers and etc., Enter numbers (17) EXT-IN: USB (33), AUX (32), MUSIC P.
Disc — Basic play DISC OPERATIONS ENGLISH Using the main unit 2 1 Power on. 3 Load a disc in the tray. Select “DVD/CD”. 4 Adjust the volume and start playback. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. • For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use.
Stop Enter numbers The position is memorised while “RESUME” is on the display. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume. • Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position. (while stopped) Example: To select 12, with Playback control (PBC) Press [7, STOP] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions. Pause • Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback. Note • The numeric buttons that can function depend on the number of tracks on the VCD.
Advanced play Displaying current playback condition Example: (during play) D VD V PROGR AM SELECT T I T L E T I T LE 1 T I T LE 2 T I T LE 3 T I T LE 4 T I T LE 5 T I T LE 6 T I T LE 7 Example: 1 2 T 1 C 2 5 3 T I ME 4 S T A R T : P L AY D VD V PROGR AM S E L E C T CHAP T E R AL L CHA P . 1 CHA P . 2 CHA P . 3 CHA P . 4 CHA P . 5 CHA P . 6 CHA P . 7 CHA P . 8 CHA P .
Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing data discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 25) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX content. Playing items in order (PLAYBACK MENU) P L AY B ACK ME NU • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
Using on-screen menus 2 3 Select the item. Select Confirm Make the settings. Select Confirm Select DISC OPERATIONS ENGLISH 1 4 Display the functions screen. Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. Functions menu TRACK SEARCH TITLE SEARCH CONTENT SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH PG (Program) SEARCH PL (Playlist) SEARCH To start from a specific item Example: T2 C1 1: ENG 3 / 2.1c h OF F OFF T I T L E S E ARCH x1 .
Functions menu (continued) To change play speed – from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps) Example: T2 C2 1 : ✱✱✱ 2 / 0 c h OF F 1 : E NG PLAY SPEED x1 . 0 1 PLAY SPEED • Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback. • After you change the speed. – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. • This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Using on-screen menus (continued) Functions menu (continued) To select various zoom sizes Example: N ORMAL ZOOM NO R M A L ZOOM NORMAL AUTO x2 x4 ENGLISH SOURCE SELECT When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
Changing the player settings MA I N 1 D I SC V I DEO AUD I O D I S P L AY OT HE RS SELECT : S E T : EN T ER 4 Display the MAIN menu. Make the settings.
Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. MAIN menu (continued) ■ “VIDEO” tab TV ASPECT • 4 : 3 PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting to suit your television The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless and preference. prohibited by the disc). • 4 : 3 LETTERBOX: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
MAIN menu (continued) ■ “OTHERS” tab Displays the unit’s registration code. • SHOW CODE You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (\ page 27, “About DivX VOD content”) JPEG TIME Set the speed of the slideshow. • 1 SEC • 2 SEC • 3 SEC • 4 SEC to 15 SEC • 15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5-unit steps) • 60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30-unit steps) FL DIMMER Change the brightness of the unit’s display.
Changing the player settings (continued) Tips for making data discs • When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. • There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. • This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-RAM • Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW • Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). • This unit does not support multi-session.
About DivX VOD content Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod. ■ Display the unit’s registration code (\ page 25, “REGISTRATION (DIVX)” in “OTHERS” tab) O T HE R S - REG I S T R AT I ON ( D I V X ) D I V X ( R ) V I DEO O N DEMAND YOUR RE G I S T RA T I ON COD E I S XXXXXXXX TO L E AR N MOR E V I S I T www . d i v x .
Using the radio Manual tuning Automatic presetting 1 1 To select “FM”. (main unit) 2 OR (remote control) (main unit) 3 OR (main unit) 2 To select “MANUAL”. To select “FM”. (remote control) Press and hold. (main unit) Release the button when OR “FM AUTO” is (remote control) displayed. To select the frequency. (main unit) OR The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
Using sound effects Note • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off. Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television.
Enjoying karaoke Using sound effects (continued) Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Preparation This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Preparation 1 1 Lower the microphone volume to “MIN”. While stopped and no on-screen display is shown To output a test signal.
Enjoying karaoke with other sources Mic volume adjustment You can also perform karaoke with discs other than those described and also in USB mode. 1 Start play. Refer to the pages for the source – Discs: (\ page 16), Disc – Basic play – Optional USB connection and operation (audio mode does not work) (\ page 33). 2 Make the selection (\ see below, Audio mode). Main unit only Only necessary if the vocals and melody are spilt between the left and right channels.
Operating other equipment Optional antenna connection Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) FM outdoor antenna (not included) Rear panel of this main unit 75 coaxial cable (not included) • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Note • Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. • Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Optional Music Port connection and operation The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external device (example: MP3 player) through your home theater system. Preparation To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off. 1 2 To select “MUSIC P.”. USB AV* AUX MUSIC P. 3 Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit.
Operating other equipment (continued) Optional USB connection and operation (continued) Note Compatible Devices • Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class: – USB devices that support bulk only transfer. – USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed. Supported Formats File name *1 *2 File extension Still pictures JPG *1 Music MP3 WMA .mp3 .wma Video MPEG4 *2 .asf .jpg .jpeg • CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
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, consult your dealer for instructions. ■ Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. Page • Insert the AC mains lead securely. • The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 10 15 ■ Unresponsive or inoperable function No response when any buttons are pressed.
Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Sound abnormal or improper Sound is distorted. Effects do not work. Humming is heard during play. No sound. Page • • • • Noise may occur when playing WMA. Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. Dolby Pro Logic II does not work if you have changed the play speed. An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cables away from the main unit.
■ Television displays Page “ ” “ERROR” “Check the disc” “This disc may not be played in your region” “Authorization Error” “RENTAL EXPIRED” • • • • • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. You are trying to display an incompatible group or content. You are trying to play a protected group or content. You cannot play it. This disc may be dirty. Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of this unit can be played.
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. 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 multi-channel audio.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION Video system RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 125 W per channel (3 ), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 750 W PMPO output power 5600 W DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch 75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Center
Specifications (continued) Subwoofer SB-HW250 USB SECTION USB Port USB Standard Supported media file format MP3 (✱.mp3) WMA (✱.wma) JPEG (✱.Jpg, ✱.JPEG) MPEG4 (✱.asf) USB device file system FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 USB port power USB 2.0 full speed Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Woofer 16 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.
