SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 1 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-PTX60 QUICK START GUIDE P6–10 Model No. The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Getting Started SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 2 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM 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 CAUTION! The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 3 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Getting Started TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started QUICK START GUIDE step 1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Confirming the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS broadcasting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 4 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Accessories Getting Started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of May 2009. These may be subject to change.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 5 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Foreign matter Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used. AC mains lead protection Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book step 1 Page 6 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Installation Getting Started 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 theatre” 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.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book step 2 Page 7 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM 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 completed. Getting Started This unit 1 2 FM 75Ω ANT 1 Speaker connections WHITE FRONT (L) RED Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book step 2 Page 8 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Connections (continued) 3 Audio and video connections Getting Started Basic setup example Refer to the operating instructions for the TV, cable or satellite STB, or VCR for the settings necessary to output its audio from the AUDIO OUT terminal to your home theater system. You can enjoy the audio from your TV, cable or satellite STB, or your VCR through this home theater system by connecting to the AUX terminal.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 9 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Other audio connection OPTICAL OUT ≥Do not bend sharply when connecting. Features [\\\\\OPTICAL\IN\\\\\] This is the preferred connection for optimum sound and surround sound. This unit can decode the surround signals received from your TV, cable or satellite STB.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 10 step 5 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM EASY SETUP QUICK START GUIDE step 5 Getting Started The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary settings. Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. ≥To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (B 38).
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 11 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Setting up the radio SEARCH SEARCH SKIP SKIP F UN CTI MENU OK ONS OK RADIO SEARCH , , Press and hold the button again to cancel the mode. ≥The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency. Manual tuning FUNCTIONS 1 2 MENU Select “FM”. RADIO EXT-IN ≥This unit: Press [RADIO/EXT-IN]. Select the frequency. SEARCH SEARCH Presetting stations automatically Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 Select “FM”.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 12 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Selecting the playback source Getting Started DVD USB, iPod DVD USB iPod RADIO EXT-IN RADIO, EXT-IN Selecting the source by the remote control DVD START START RADIO EXT-IN OK OK Playing Discs SETUP SETUP Selecting the source from the START menu You can select sound effects, desired source, or access playback/menus by using the START menu.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 13 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Enjoying various sound effects 1 2 SURROUND SOUND Getting Started Selecting sound mode Select a sound mode. Each time you press the button: EQ: Equalizer SUBW LVL: Subwoofer Level While the Make settings. selected mode Refer to the following for setting is displayed details of each sound effect. SOUND OK W.SRD W.SRD W.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 14 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Basic play Getting Started If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (B 32 to 34) Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. Using this unit 1 3 Turn on the unit. OPEN/CLOSE Open the sliding door. Playing Discs ≥Press the button again to close the sliding door.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 15 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using the remote control 1 SEARCH PAUSE SKIP SLOW, SEARCH SKIP PAUSE STOP , , Enter number 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 U &+4'%6 0#8 + TOP M )#614 EN STOP OK RETURN MENU PLAY LIST OK RETURN Disc menu FL DISPLAY U DIRECT N AVI TOP M GATOR EN One touch play (during standby mode) PLAY Stop STOP Pause PAUSE The position is memorised while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥Press [1 PLAY] to resume.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 16 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Other modes of play Getting Started Program play (up to 30 items) REPEAT Playing Discs PLAY 1 PLAY MODE PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY Other Operations CANCEL Repeat play This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Select an item to be repeated. e.g. [DVD-V] `TITLE --. `CHAP. --. `OFF ^----------------------------------------------------b To cancel, select “OFF”.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 17 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using navigation menus , SKIP + 0#8 U While picture is e.g. displayed AVI RETURN PLAY LIST OK RETURN Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] U JPEG images 2 Using PLAYBACK MENU “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears when the disc contains both video (MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG). PLAYBACK MENU AUDIO/PICTURE VIDEO G 1/ 1:C 3/ 9 Select a picture. ≥Press [:, 9 SKIP] to skip page by page.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 18 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using on-screen menus Getting Started Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM When playing PAL discs ANGLE DATE DATE DISPLAY ROTATION [JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display VIDEO: To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG]: 0,------. 90,------.180,------.270 ^--------------------------------------------J FILM: Menu 2 (Video) PICTURE MODE ZOOM NORMAL CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 20 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using on-screen menus (continued) Confirming HDMI information Getting Started Menu 3 (Audio) DIALOGUE ENHANCER To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) [DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) OFF, ON Playing Discs Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI HDMI STATUS To show HDMI information.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 21 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Other Operating Auto lip sync PLAY PLAY SKIP (Available when using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV) This function automatically provides synchronised audio and video output. (This works only when the source is “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX” or “D-IN”.) ≥When using “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source, set “TIME DELAY” in VIDEO menu to “0 ms/AUTO” (B 25).
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 22 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” (continued) Speaker control Getting Started You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV. Other Operations Playing Discs Home Cinema This unit’s speakers are active. ≥When you turn on this unit, this unit’s speakers will be automatically activated.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 23 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Operating other devices SKIP PAUSE SKIP PAUSE STOP STOP F UN CTI OK MENU RETURN MENU FUNCTIONS ONS OK RETURN You can play an external device through your home theater system. Using the iPod You can enjoy iPod music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod videos/photos on the TV. Preparation ≥To view photos/videos from the iPod –Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 24 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Operating other devices (continued) Getting Started Play starts from the selected song or video. e.g. music playback screen Playback iPod Home Cinema condition 3 of 20 Shuffle mode Song Good morning Ronaldo Repeat mode Artist Happy days Album 2:43 -1:15 Current position RETURN § These icons will only appear for music mode.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 25 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM OK OK RETURN RETURN SETUP SETUP 1 Show the setup menu. SETUP Menu -CH SELECT MENUS Choose the language for disc menus. ≥[ENGLISH] ≥FRENCH ≥SPANISH Getting Started Changing the player settings ≥GERMAN ≥ITALIAN ≥SWEDISH ≥DUTCH ≥POLISH ≥OTHER – – – –§2 §1 The original language designated on the disc is selected. §2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (B 34).
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 26 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Changing the player settings (continued) STILL MODE Specify the type of picture shown when paused. Getting Started ≥[AUTO] ≥FIELD§ : The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. ≥FRAME§ : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. § Refer to “Frame still and field still” (B 37, Glossary). AUDIO menu Other Operations Playing Discs Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 27 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM OTHERS menu Getting Started REGISTRATION [DivX] Display the unit’s registration code. ≥SHOW CODE You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (B 28). JPEG TIME Set the speed of the slideshow. Factory preset: [3\SEC] ≥1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit steps) ≥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.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 28 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM DivX information Playing Discs Getting Started ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 29 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Speaker installation option Preventing the speakers from falling You can attach the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers. 1Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 30 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Discs that can be played Reference Getting Started Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo DVD-Video [DVD-V] Video CD [VCD] Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD [CD] Music discs High quality movie and music discs Playing Discs Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Other Operations Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, video recorder, etc. etc.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 31 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Tips for making data discs Extension [WMA] CD-R/RW [MP3] DVD-RAM “.MP3” DVD-R/ “.mp3” RW CD-R/RW ≥This unit does not support ID3 tags. ≥Sampling frequency and compression rate: –DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps), 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps) –CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps), 32, 44.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 32 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Troubleshooting guide Getting Started 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 following guide do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. Insert the AC mains lead securely. (B 9) The unit is automatically switched to standby mode. The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Disc operation 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. [MP3] ≥This is normal on DivX video. [DivX] A menu screen appears during skip or search. [VCD] This is normal for Video CDs. Playback control menu does not appear. [VCD] with playback control Press [∫ STOP] twice and then press [1 PLAY].
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 34 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Troubleshooting guide (continued) Getting Started iPod operation Cannot charge or operate. ≥Check that the iPod is connected firmly. (B 23) ≥The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. Cannot display iPod photos/videos on the TV. ≥Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit. (B 8) ≥Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/ video output settings for your TV.
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SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 36 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Specifications (continued) Playing Discs Getting Started SPEAKER SECTION [Front\speakers\SB-HFX60] Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1. Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type 2. Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type 3. Tweeter 5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W§8 (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 80 Hz to 50 kHz (j16 dB) 100 Hz to 40 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 134 mmk226 mmk114 mm Mass 1.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 37 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression. 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.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 38 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM Getting Started Control reference guide 13 TV 1 PLAY MODE AV 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 : Show a disc menu or play list (B 15, 17) ; Show setup menu (B 10) or Adjust the balance of the front speakers 1 Press and hold [—CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Each time you press and hold the button: L,-.R 2 (While “L” or “R” is selected) Press [2, 1].
Page 39 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM DVD iPod OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 4 iPod/USB 5 6 7 8 VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE 9 10 11 Getting Started SC-PTX60EB_eng.book 12 DVD AUX 17 18 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) 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. (B 14) 2Status indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on and goes out in standby mode.
SC-PTX60EB_eng.book Page 45 Monday, May 25, 2009 10:44 AM EU Pb Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.
