0019EB_p01-02.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:32 PM Operations Guide Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PTX5 OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR TUNING SA-PTX3 MUSIC PORT Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Dolby Virtual Speaker Enjoy surround sound effect with a variety of sources. 31 USB connectivity 34 High-quality picture HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more.
0019EB_p01-02.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 12:18 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Safety precautions Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on this unit if the controls are the same. System This unit Front speakers Subwoofer SC-PTX5 SA-PTX5 SB-HFX5 SB-HW750 CAUTION! CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 3 Monday, May 21, 2007 10:36 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 step 4 Simple Setup step 5 step 1 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 step 2 Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . 6 step 3 Preparing the remote control . . 8 Presetting the radio stations .
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:36 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2007. These may be subject to change.
0019EB_p03-13.fm 1 Monday, May 7, 2007 2:20 PM Positioning This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the supplied speakers and the subwoofer, and by reproducing acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a limited space. How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
0019EB_p03-13.fm Simple Setup step Page 6 2 Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:39 PM Basic connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. FRONT (L) FRONT (R) Basic connections Insert the wire fully. i: White j: Blue Push! 1 FM indoor antenna (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.
Page 7 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:02 PM Television (not included) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION. Simple Setup 0019EB_p03-13.fm Basic connections AV To household mains socket (AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz) 5 6 Scart cable§ (not included) AC mains lead (included) This unit AV AC IN This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system (➜ page 32, Enjoying audio from the television).
0019EB_p03-13.fm step Page 8 3 Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:28 PM Preparing the remote control Simple Setup ∫ Batteries Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Press in and lift up. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. R6/LR6, AA Replace the cover. Preparing the remote control / Presetting the radio stations ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
0019EB_p03-13.fm 5 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:36 PM Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture, turn on the television and select the appropriate video input (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ To select your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 10). 1 DVD Turn on the unit.
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 12:03 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations Aim the remote control at the Panasonic television and press the button. [Í TV]: Turn the television on/off [TV/AV]: Change the television’s video input mode [r, s]: Adjust the television volume ≥ This may not work properly with some models.
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 11 Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:59 PM OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR TUNING SA-PTX3 MUSIC PORT DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM When opening and closing the front cover, be careful not to touch the standby/on switch [Í/I].
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:38 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo Remarks DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs DVD-Audio [DVD-A] High fidelity music discs§1 Video CD [VCD] Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD [CD] Music discs Discs that can be played Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
0019EB_p03-13.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:08 PM Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] 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). [MP3] DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW “.MP3” “.mp3” ≥ This unit does not support ID3 tags.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 5:26 PM Basic play To display the picture, turn on the television and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ To select your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using this unit 1 2 Power on. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 15 Monday, May 7, 2007 2:23 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 37 to 40). Using the remote control PAUSE SKIP (during play) SLOW SEARCH (during pause) Frame-byframe [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] (during pause) ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 16 Monday, May 21, 2007 11:02 AM Convenient functions Skipping about 30 seconds forward MANUAL SKIP [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except +R/+RW) Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc. Numbered buttons During play Press [MANUAL SKIP]. CANCEL STOP ≥ This may not work depending on the play position. ≥ [DVD-VR] This does not work with still picture part or when playing a playlist.
Page 17 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:40 PM All group play ZOOM This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. [DVD-A] (motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Auto, 4:3 Standard, European Vista, 16:9 Standard, American Vista, Cinemascope1, Cinemascope2 e.g. 4:3 Standard (4:3) [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Press PLAY to start Program play (up to 32 items) 1 European Vista (1.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 18 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 12:21 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu (➜ left) is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered buttons Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 19 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Playing a playlist TOP ME NU Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 2 9:23 AM MENU Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. ≥ Repeat this step if necessary. e.g.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 20 Thursday, April 12, 2007 6:09 PM Using on-screen menus 1 CTI ONS FUN 2 Show the Main menu. Select Numbered buttons CANCEL Go to the next menu Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] Functions Register Return to the previous menu PLAY , , , ENTER 3 Select Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Make the settings. e.g.
4:03 PM Other Settings Play Speed Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. [DVD-A] (motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Audio output switches to PCM-2 channel. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 22 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:17 AM Using on-screen menus Other Settings ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) Source Select [DivX] When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I (Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 23 Monday, May 21, 2007 10:44 AM Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. (➜ page 24) Play as DVD-Video To play DVD-Video contents of or DVD-Audio Play as DVD-Audio Select “Play as DVD-Video”. Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc To use functions for data discs (➜ page 18) (To play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX files on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW, or to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function) Select “Play as Data Disc”.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 24 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:42 PM Changing the player settings 1 Show the Setup menu. SETUP Item Setting Setup Disc Video Audio HDMI Display Others Numbered buttons Audio Subtitle Menus English Automatic English Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Ratings Level 8 to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit Menu , , If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. , ENTER 2 Select Select the menu. ≥ Press [1] to access the item.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 25 Monday, May 7, 2007 2:36 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” menu 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.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 26 Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:32 PM Changing the player settings ∫ “Audio” menu PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using OPTICAL OUT terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. ≥ Up to 48 kHz : When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz ≥ Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz – Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.
0019EB_p14-27.fm Page 27 Monday, May 7, 2007 2:40 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Display” menu Menu Language ≥ English ≥ Italiano ≥Français ≥Nederlands On-Screen Messages ≥ On ≥Off Background during Play ≥ Black Select background during JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video playback. ≥Español ≥Svenska ≥Deutsch ≥Polski ≥Grey ∫ “Others” menu FL Dimmer Change the brightness of the unit’s display and Jog LED. ≥ Bright ≥Dim (Jog LED turns off.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 28 Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:33 PM Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” One touch play You can turn on the home theater system and television, and start playing the disc with a single press of a button. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY ONE TOUCH PLAY Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” [Note] ≥ Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television. If you miss the beginning portion of playback, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
Page 29 Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:39 PM You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or the television speakers by using the television menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your television. Home Cinema Theater speakers are active. ≥ When the home theater system is in standby mode, changing the television speakers to theater speakers in the television menu will automatically turn the home theater system on and select “AUX”§ or “D-IN”§ as the source.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 30 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:45 PM Using the FM radio ∫ If noise is excessive Press and hold [—FM MODE] on this unit to display “MONO”. FM Numbered buttons Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency. , , e.g. Display Manual tuning ENTER 1 2 FUNCTIONS SELECTOR TUNING MEMORY -TUNE MODE / - FM MODE Using the FM radio Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 31 Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:22 PM Using sound effects Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level SUBWOOFER LEVEL You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. (Settings can be confirmed on the display or the television screen.) You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest). ≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 32 Friday, April 27, 2007 4:07 PM Operating other equipment Using the iPod EXT-IN , STOP, , iPod (not included) ≥ Connect the iPod firmly. , PAUSE Use an optional SH-PD10 Panasonic Universal Dock for iPod. Connect the dock to the back of this unit. OPTION V.1 PLAY , Universal Dock for iPod (not included) You can play an external source through your home theater system. The indicator lights up when the iPod is inserted, and Do not connect or disconnect charging starts.
Page 33 Monday, May 7, 2007 3:16 PM ∫ Playing tracks from the iPod Setting the sound effects for set top box, digital broadcasting or satellite receiver Preparation ≥ Adjust the volume on the iPod to a normal listening level. ≥ Reduce the volume of this unit. ≥ Confirm the iPod connection (➜ page 32). Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN terminal on this unit (➜ page 36). 1 Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly to select “OPTION”. The iPod turns on.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 34 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:46 PM Operating other equipment ∫ Compatible devices EXT-IN 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 Format Extension Still pictures JPG “.jpg”, “.JPG” “.jpeg”, “.JPEG” Music MP3 WMA “.mp3”, “.MP3” “.wma”, “.WMA” Video MPEG4§ “.asf”, “.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 35 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:57 PM Optional connections Other audio and video connections ≥ Do not make the video connections through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals This connection provides a purer picture than the SCART (AV) terminal.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 36 Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:23 PM Optional connections Other audio and video connections Connecting to a digital audio source This unit can decode the surround signals received through the set top box, digital broadcasting or satellite broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 37 Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:29 PM 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. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely. 7 The unit is automatically switched to standby mode. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 10 The display is dark.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 38 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:06 PM Troubleshooting guide General operation (Continued) No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. ≥ When the HDMI cable is connected, there will be no video output from the SCART (AV) and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals of this unit. If the SCART (AV) or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is to be used, remove the HDMI cable and turn this unit on/off again. ≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and this unit.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 39 Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:22 PM Sound Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals. — — Effects do not work. ≥ None of the audio effect work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the OPTICAL OUT terminal. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — Humming is heard during play. ≥ An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near this unit.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 40 Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:48 PM Troubleshooting guide iPod with Universal Dock for iPod (optional) Cannot charge or operate even when the indicator on the dock lights. ≥ Check that the iPod is connected firmly. ≥ The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. 32 — HDMI or progressive video ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 41 Monday, May 21, 2007 11:12 AM Glossary 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 5.1-channel sound. Down-mixing This is a process of remixing the 5.
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0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 43 Friday, May 11, 2007 2:52 PM Maintenance [Front\Speaker\SB-HFX5] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1. Woofer 8 cm Cone type 2. Tweeter 2.5 cm Dome type Input power (IEC) 45 W (Max) Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 2.5 kHz Frequency range 58 Hz–40 kHz (j16 dB) 65 Hz–36 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 103 mmk231 mmk220 mm Mass 2.
0019EB_p28-44.fm Page 44 Monday, May 7, 2007 2:41 PM 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.
