Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-ZT1 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. SC-ZT1 Components Main unit (Control box) SU-ZT1 Speakers SB-ZT1 Note “E”, “GN” and “GS” are indicated on the packaging box.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions Caution for AC Mains Lead/Safety precautions Before use (For the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia and Hong Kong) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Supplied accessories .................... 5 Control guide ................................. 6 Remote control preparation ......... 8 Installation....................... 9 Speaker setting ............. 15 Wireless functions ...........................................9 Home Theater connections ... 10 Basic connections ........................ 10 Connection Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) ....................................10 Connecting STB etc. .........................
Setting up your Home Theater system Step Setting up your Home Theater system Before use 1 Installing the speakers (➜ page 9) You can make your preferred setting because speaker cords are not required. • Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. • AC mains lead (included) is necessary for each speaker. Step 2 Connecting the television and DVD recorder (➜ page 10) (Peripheral equipment and cables are not included unless otherwise mentioned.
Supplied accessories Supplied accessories Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) Supplied accessories differ depending on the symbols (E, GN, GS) indicated on the packaging box. Use correct accessories according to the region for use.
Control guide Main unit (Control box) Control guide Before use Front view For adjusting volume (➜ page 18) [INPUT SELECTOR] switch (➜ page 18) For connecting headphones (➜ page 27) Standby/on switch (8) (➜ pages 15, 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.
Speaker (with built-in amplifier) Side view Control guide Before use Front view Pole (mid-high part) TEST terminal AC inlet (➜ page 14) TEST ID AC IN 㨪 Base (woofer part) ID switch [WIRELESS LINK] indicator (➜ page 15) When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights red in standby mode and lights green when the unit is turned on. Unit on/off button (l ^ k I) (➜ page 15) Use this button to turn the unit on and off. l (off): The unit is in standby mode.
Remote control preparation Inserting the batteries Remote control preparation Before use Press on the tab to open. (R6/LR6, AA) Insert so the poles (( and )) match those in the remote control. Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries. • • • • • • • Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use different types of batteries at the same time. Do not take apart or short circuit. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Installation • Aim the front face (with Panasonic logo) of each speaker at the listening-viewing position for setting. Front speaker (left) Connected equipment Main unit Front speaker (right) There is no positional distinction for each speaker before setting. Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. When carrying speakers, hold the pole and base parts (➜ page 7). The speakers of this system are not magnetically shielded.
Home Theater connections Basic connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) Connect TV and the main unit using the optical fibre cable (or stereo phono cable) to enjoy TV sound on this system. If connection A is not possible, make connection B. When both are already connected, connection A takes priority over connection B.
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting STB etc. Use this connection to enjoy STB multi-channel sources on this system. Digital audio out (optical) HDMI IN TV HDMI input Make sure to connect to TV OUT HDMI cable HDMI OUT STB etc. HDMI Video/ Audio out Digital audio out (optical) Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder, etc.
Home Theater connections Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) • For the correct type of video cable, refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting. Connection TV Connect the video cable directly from the other equipment to the television.
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Other connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI Main unit HDMI Video/Audio out Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder, etc. Connection ✽ See page 10 for connecting this system to TV. To connect audio equipment (CD player, etc.) Main unit L CD player etc.
AC mains lead connection FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT, MALAYSIA AND HONG KONG ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. To save power when the system is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. Make sure to turn this system off before unplugging the AC mains lead. If you unplug the AC mains lead without turning this system off, some of the settings may not be saved.
Speaker setting Setting the speakers Make sure to make this setting when using for the first time after purchase. Preparations Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) Connect AC mains leads of main unit and 2 speakers to household mains sockets.
Speaker setting When the speakers are detected, the Wireless Link display lights up on the main unit’s display. (Blinks during detecting operation.) Display W While the wireless speakers operate normally, the Wireless Link display lights, but when radio waves are interrupted (when speakers are in standby condition, etc.), it blinks. Wireless Link display • When you turn the main unit off with the speakers on, the speakers automatically enter standby (Wireless link standby).
Setting surround speakers Link the front speakers wirelessly first and then make the settings for the surround speakers. Preparations • Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) • Connect AC mains leads of main unit and 4 speakers to household mains sockets.
Enjoying movies and music Preparations • Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV’s remote control. • Make sure that the speakers are on. (The following are operations when the unit on/off button is on in Wireless link standby.) Aim the remote control toward the signal sensor (➜ page 8) on the main unit of this system. 1 2 Press this button to turn on the system. To select the source press one of these buttons.
Enjoying sound field effects Dolby Virtual Speaker You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening to 5.1-channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic also works for stereo signals of video, CD, etc.) Using Dolby Virtual Speaker REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect. WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right. SFC (Sound Field Control) You can enjoy more dynamic and broader surround effects when using SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS and stereo signals (video, CD, etc.).
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
For correct use of VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” Use TV (VIERA)’s remote control to select “Home Cinema” without turning on the main unit with this system’s standby/on button (including the remote control). (The main unit is automatically turned on.) • See operating instructions of TV (VIERA) as well. Connect this system with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with an HDMI cable.
Functions and settings Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback. Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. ON ”. • The current setting is displayed first. Each time you press, the setting switches between “W.S. OFF ” and “W.S. ON ”. To cancel Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. OFF ”.
1. Press [TEST] to output the test signal. Speaker display L : Front left, R : Front right, RS : Surround right, LS : Surround left • The test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order. TEST L → TEST R → TEST RS → TEST LS 2. Press [VOL +, –] to adjust the volumes of front speakers to the normal listening level. Adjustment range: 0 (Min) to 50 (Max) 3. Press [CH] to select surround speakers for adjustment. 4.
Functions and settings Setting distances You can make this setting when using the surround speakers. This setting is not displayed under different conditions. By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the listening-viewing position, the sound delay time is automatically calculated and adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same time. 1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds. The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 23) 2.
1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds. The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 23) 2. Press [w][q] to select “HDMI ” and press [OK]. 3. Press [w][q] to select “CTRL ” and press [OK]. 4. Press [e][r] to select “ON ” or “OFF ” and press [OK]. ON : When the operation is linked OFF : When the operation is not linked Factory setting: ON 5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press [OK] to finish the setting.
Functions and settings Switching the input signal detection setting Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting). However, in the following cases, change the input signal detection setting. • When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, set to “PCM ” (PCM FIX). • When the signal is not detected during playback of DTS sources, set to “DTS ” (DTS FIX). • When noise occurs, return the setting to “AUTO ”. 1. Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
Error messages Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages CANCEL MUTE FUNCTION (Scrolling) • The test signal is not output while muting is on. Cancel muting for operation. 22 MUTE (Blinking) • This is always displayed while muting is on. 22 NOT POSSIBLE FOR THIS INPUT SOURCE (Scrolling) • You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic sounds.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. 28 RQT9472 Sound field HDMI Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting guide other information Common problems Problem Possible solution No power. • Ensure the AC mains lead connected. “2CH SEARCH ” or “4CH SEARCH ” does not go off on the display while setting the speakers.
Possible solution Pages 25 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function properly. • Confirm “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” is set to “ON ” (when the operation is linked). When it is “OFF ”, change to “ON ”. • VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function in standby condition (HDMI off mode) when this system is turned off. See “Reducing standby power consumption (In standby condition (HDMI off mode))” and set to “ON ” (normal power consumption).
Glossary Analogue Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analogue audio. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal. This process is called Decode.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. • DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
