Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT350W 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. Note . “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 Wireless system 5 page 9 Wireless surround speaker connection.
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. GETTING STARTED System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer Wireless system Digital transmitter CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Caution for AC Mains Lead If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
-If you see this symbol- GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Table of contents ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................................................3 Safety precautions ......................................................................................4 Accessories ..............................................................................................6 Preparing the remote control .........................................................................6 Placement of speakers .......................
Accessories ENGLISH Please check and identify the supplied accessories. GETTING STARTED 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000093) 2 Remote control batteries 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) 2 AC mains leads (K2CT3CA00004) 1 Antenna plug adaptor (K1YZ02000013) 1 Sheet of speaker cable stickers Preparing the remote control 1 Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. R6/LR6, AA Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control.
Placement of speakers 1 2 3 FRONT (L, R) SURROUND (L, R) CENTER GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Setup example Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. 5 Main unit (with digital transmitter) 4 5 SUBWOOFER WIRELESS SYSTEM 7 Avoiding interference To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the wireless system and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.
Placement of speakers (continued) GETTING STARTED ENGLISH • Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Place speakers on flat secure bases. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface. • Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
Wireless system connection Connect the surround speaker cables to the wireless system R Do not insert the wires beyond the wire insulation (\ page 10). ENGLISH L Click! SURROUND Rch GETTING STARTED +: White −: Blue 4 SURROUND (R) 4 SURROUND Lch Rear panel of this unit 3 SURROUND (L) 3 Connecting the wireless system to the power supply Conserving power The wireless system consume a small amount of power when it is in off mode (approx. 0.3 W).
Simple setup Making the connections GETTING STARTED 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 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. 7 Television with SCART terminal 7 Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals Television (not included) Video cables (not included) SCART cable (not included) Using the SCART (AV) terminal You can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “RGB” to either “S-Video” or “Video” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video/ YPbPr” or “Video/YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (\ page 12).
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 38). 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 7 Commercial discs Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Video CD CD Music discs 7 Recorded discs (‡: Playable, *: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. *2 Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Disc information (continued) 7 Disc handling precautions • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. • Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Overview of controls (continued) Switch the main unit on or off (16) Change the television’s video input mode (38) Adjust the television volume (38) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (12) FM (30) EXT-IN: USB (35), AV* (38), AUX (34), D-IN (38), MUSIC P. (35) GETTING STARTED Television operations (38) ENGLISH Remote control Start up and play a disc automatically, Control both the home theater system and the television (36) Select disc’s title numbers and etc.
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, • Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback. with Playback control (PBC) Press [7, STOP] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions. Pause Note • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.
Advanced play Displaying current playback condition Functions Menu Basics Details (\ page 21) Off (No on-screen display) Program play (up to 32 items) 1 Press the numeric buttons to select the item. ( Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) • Repeat this step to program other items. 7 Basics Example: Current playback number Example: Elapsed play time Playback condition Play mode Current position • Repeat this step to program other items.
Playing data discs using navigation menus 7 Using the submenu Playing data discs Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\ page 24) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, or JPEG contents. • Playing HighMAT™ discs (\ page 20). 1 While the Navigation Menu is displayed 2 To select an item. Playing items in order (Playback Menu) Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. 1 JPEG WMA/MP3 All contents To select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture”.
Playing data discs using navigation menus (continued) Playing HighMAT™ discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs 1 • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing the programs 2 To select the item. 1 • Repeat this step if necessary. Example: 2 ENGLISH Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Playlist: Play starts To select the program.
Using on-screen menus 2 Select the menu. 3 Go to the next menu Select Make the settings. Select Return to the previous menu Confirm Confirm Example: Example: Functions 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Functions Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle Display the “Functions” screen. 4 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish ENGLISH 1 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 Press to exit.
Using on-screen menus (continued) Functions Menu (continued) Number Select DISC OPERATIONS ENGLISH with playback control To select number While the disc menu is displayed Press [5, ∞] ] Press [ENTER] • To change the numbers more quickly, press and hold [5, ∞]. Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Subtitle (with multiple subtitles) (SVCD only) To select subtitle language • On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.
Other Settings (continued) To select suitable picture quality with your television (Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition video.) When HDMI connection is being used and “Video Mode” (\ page 27, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On” 480p/576p/720p/1080p (progressive) 480i/576i/1080i (interlace) • Select a video output with an “✱” mark. The “✱” mark shows that the video output is acceptable with your television.
Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings (continued) 7 Audio Menu Dolby Pro (\ page 32 , Dolby Pro Logic II) Logic II Dialogue To make the dialogue in movies Enhancer easier to hear (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On Off DISC OPERATIONS ENGLISH 7 Display Menu Information : On Off Subtitle 0 to –60 Position Subtitle Auto, 0 to –7 Brightness 4:3 Aspect To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect televisi
Changing the player settings 1 HDMI Make the settings. Select Item (Press and hold) Setting 2 • If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (\ page 12), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Select the tab. Select 3 Confirm Go to item Select the item. 5 ENGLISH Tab 4 Display the Setup menu. Press to exit. DISC OPERATIONS Select Go to setting • • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Boxed items are the factory settings in the following table.
Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. Player settings (continued) 7 “Video” tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. • 4:3 Pan&Scan : Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). • 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. Player settings (continued) 7 “HDMI” tab VIERA Link (“HDAVI Control”) • On : When connect through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output in 480p/576p/720p/1080p (Progressive) or 480i/576i/1080i (Interlace) according to the setting of the “Video Output Mode” (\ page 23, Picture Menu).
Changing the player settings (continued) Changing the delay time of the speakers Effective when playing multi-channel audio (Center and surround speakers only) 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 you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
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. Only the default session is played.
Using the radio Manual tuning Automatic presetting 1 1 To select “FM”. To select “FM”. OR (main unit) 2 OR (remote control) To select “MANUAL”. (main unit) 2 Release the button when (main unit) (remote control) “FM AUTO” is displayed. The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. • “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.
Using sound effects Note • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, disc as well as recording format or, when headphones are used. • 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. • It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer, EQ and Super Surround at the same time.
Using sound effects (continued) Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from stereo sound sources, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded. Movie : Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround. Music : Stereo sources Off : Cancel • This works only in DVD/CD, USB and Digital In mode. • “ŸPL II” lights when there is an effect.
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.
Operating other equipment (continued) Connecting with your HDMI-compatible television and set top box • Do not use the SCART cable when the HDMI cable is being used for connection. • When the HDMI cable is connected, there will be no video output from the SCART and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals of the main unit. • Do not connect any kind of audio/video distribution devices between this unit and the television (such as an amplifier, etc.).
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 Reduce the volume and connect the external device (not included). Plug type: Ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug 2 To select “MUSIC P.”. USB 3 External device (not included) Reduce the volume before connecting.
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 Still pictures JPG Music MP3 WMA File extension .jpg .jpeg .mp3 .wma • CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” (continued) • When switching between the theater and television speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds. * To toggle which input source the main unit will automatically switch to, press [–SETUP] while the main unit is in “AUX ” or “D-IN” mode. – The default setting is “AUX”. Power off link When the television is turned off, the home theater system goes into standby mode automatically.
Operating other equipment (continued) Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Aim the remote control at the television. To switch the television on or off To switch the television’s video input mode To play audio from your television through your home theater system Preparation Connect your equipment referring to “Connect to the various television terminals” (\ page 11). Press [EXT-IN] to select “AV” as the source.
Changing the main unit and remote control The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE 1” mode. If your remote control affects other equipment during operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode. To switch to “REMOTE 2” mode 1 While pressing and holding [¡/ ¢] on the main unit “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit display.
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. 7 Power Page No power. • Insert the AC mains lead securely. 10 The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. • The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
7 Specific operation undesirable or unexpected Page 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. — Folders on a data CD are not displayed correctly. • Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. — A menu screen appears during skip or search. • This is normal for Video CDs.
Troubleshooting (continued) 7 Menus The Setup menu cannot be accessed. Page • Select “DVD/CD” as the source. • Cancel program and random play. — 18 7 Picture abnormal or unviewable The picture on the television is not displayed correctly or disappears. ENGLISH Picture size does not fit the screen. — — 26 33 — — — — 11 — 23 27 26 • Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. • Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.
7 Progressive video There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on. Page • This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i” or “576i”.) • Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the following order: 1 Set “Video Mode” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.
Troubleshooting (continued) 7 Television displays Page “ ” • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. — “Cannot play group xx, content xx” “Cannot display group xx, content xx” • You are trying to display an incompatible group or content. — “Group xx, content xx is protected” • You are trying to play a protected group or content. You cannot play it. — “Check the disc” • This disc may be dirty.
Glossary 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. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 85 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch* 80 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 85 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 85 W per channel (4 ), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 500 W DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 50 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch* 40 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Center Ch 50 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch 50
Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 85 W * (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 95 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB) 120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB) Dimensions (W x H x D) 92 mm x 142 mm x 95 mm Mass 0.5 kg Surround speakers SB-HF350 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 85 W * (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
