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Panasonic SC-PT450 Operating Instructions Manual

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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
HDMI Capability
Enjoy high quality resolution in high defi nition
with HDMI.
EB
DVD Home Theater Sound System
2
3
ALL
5
Operating Instructions
Model No.
27
page
SC-PT450
RQTX0067-1B

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-PT450 Model No. 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”...
  • Page 2 For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. 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. System SC-PT450 Main unit SA-PT450 Front speakers...

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO carefully. THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    -If you see this symbol- Safety precautions Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private Placement households) Set the unit up on an even surface This symbol on the products and/or away from direct sunlight, high accompanying documents means that temperatures, high humidity, and used electrical and electronic products...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ................3 Safety precautions ..................4 Accessories ....................6 Preparing the remote control .................6 Placement of speakers .................7 Simple setup ....................8 Making the connections ........................8 Speaker installation options ........................ 10 Performing QUICK SETUP ................11 Disc information ..................

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control 1 Antenna plug adaptor 1 Sheet of speaker cable (K1YZ02000013) stickers (N2QAYB000093) 2 Remote control batteries 1 AC mains lead (K2CT3CA00004) 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) Preparing the remote control Do not: •...

  • Page 7: Placement Of Speakers

    Placement of speakers 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. Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the front speaker.

  • Page 8: Simple Setup

    Simple setup Making the connections 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.
  • Page 9 • Make the extra audio connection (\ page 35) when you compatible. Consult the use “HDAVI Control” function. manufacturer if you have another • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. brand of television. [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.] •...

  • Page 10: Speaker Installation Options

    Simple setup (continued) Speaker installation options 7 Attaching to a wall You can attach all of 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 k per screw.

  • Page 11: Performing Quick Setup

    Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. 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.

  • Page 12: Disc Information

    Disc information Discs that can be played 7 Commercial discs Indicated in Disc Logo these Remarks instructions by DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs. Music discs with video. Video CD Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Music discs 7 Recorded discs ‡...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    7 Disc handling precautions Note about using a DualDisc • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may • The digital audio content side of a DualDisc cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. does not meet the technical specifi cations of the •...

  • Page 14: Overview Of Controls

    Overview of controls Main unit Standby/on switch [y/I] (16) 3 /MEMORY Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still Disc playback (16), consuming a small amount of power. Memorise the receiving radio stations (30) 7 /- TUNE MODE /–...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote control Television operations (37) Adjust the television volume (37) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (11) Switch the main unit on or off (16) FM (30) EXT-IN: AV (37), AUX (35), Change the television’s video input MUSIC P. (35) mode (37) Select disc’s title numbers and etc., Start up and play a disc automatically, Enter numbers (17)

  • Page 16: Disc - Basic Play

    Disc — Basic play Using the main unit Select “DVD/CD”. Power on. Load a disc in the tray. Adjust the volume and start playback. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. •...
  • Page 17 Stop Enter numbers The position is memorised while (while stopped) “RESUME” is on the display. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume. Example: To select 12, • Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position. with Playback control (PBC) Pause Press [7, STOP] and then press •...

  • Page 18: Advanced Play

    Advanced play Displaying current playback condition  Basics  Details Functions Menu To select an item using the cursor buttons (\ page 21) Press [ENTER] and [5, ∞] to select an item, then Off (No on-screen display) press [ENTER] again to confi rm. 7 Basics To select all the items Example:...

  • Page 19: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus

    Playing data discs using navigation menus 7 Using the submenu Playing data discs While the Navigation Menu is displayed 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 To select an item.

  • Page 20: Playing Highmat™ Discs

    Playing data discs using navigation menus (continued) Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Playing HighMAT™ discs • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing the programs To select the item.

  • Page 21: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus Select the menu. Make the settings. Go to the Select next menu Select Return to the Confi rm previous menu Confi rm Example: Example: Functions Functions Title 1 English Title 1 English Chapter 3/10 2 French Chapter 3/10 2 French Time...

  • Page 22: Other Settings

    1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow) on/off information (Subtitle on/off Other (\ see below) information cannot be recorded Settings using Panasonic DVD Recorders). Marker To recall a marker (VR) recorded on DVD-Video recorders Press [5, ∞] ] Press [ENTER] Other Settings Play Press [3, PLAY] when you fi...
  • Page 23 Other Settings (continued) Picture Menu (continued) When playing NTSC discs Video To select suitable picture quality Auto1 : Automatically detects the with your television Output fi lm and video content, and (Video recordings will be converted to, Mode appropriately converts it. and output as, high-defi...

  • Page 24: Confi Rming Hdmi Information

    Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings (continued) 7 Display Menu Manual To zoom in and out manually 4:3 Aspect To select how to show images Zoom – in 0.01-unit steps from “x1.00” to made for 4:3 aspect screens on a “x1.60”...

  • Page 25: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings Display the Make the settings. Setup menu. HDMI Select (Press and hold) Confi rm Item Setting • If you have not Select the tab. performed QUICK SETUP (\ page 11), Select Go to item the QUICK SETUP screen appears.
  • Page 26 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 • 4:3 Pan&Scan : Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting to suit your The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fi lls the television and preference.
  • Page 27 QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. Player settings (continued) 7 “HDMI” tab RGB Range • Standard Set “HDMI Colour Space” to • Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct. “RGB” (\ page 23, Picture Menu). Video Mode •...

  • Page 28: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers

    Changing the player settings (continued) Changing the delay time of the speakers Effective when playing multi-channel audio : Actual speakers position (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the : Ideal speakers speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the position Circle of same distance from the seating position.

  • Page 29: Tips For Making Data Discs

    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. •...

  • Page 30: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Manual tuning Automatic presetting To select “FM”. To select “FM”. (main unit) (remote control) (main unit) (remote control) To select “MANUAL”. Press and hold. Release the (main unit) button when “FM AUTO” To select the frequency. (main unit) (remote control) is displayed.

  • Page 31: Using Sound Effects

    Using sound effects Note Enhancing the surround sound effect: • The following sound effects may not be available Surround Enhancer or have no effect depending on the type of source, disc as well as recording format or, when Automatically adjusts each speaker to enhance headphones are used.

  • Page 32: Enhancing The Stereo Sound: Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    Using sound effects (continued) Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II To adjust speaker level during play [Effective when playing multi-channel audio or Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that when Dolby Pro Logic II is on.] derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from 1.

  • Page 33: Operating Other Equipment

    Operating other equipment Optional antenna connection Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. (Using a television antenna) • The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician. FM outdoor antenna (not included) Note Rear panel of...

  • Page 34: Connecting With Your Hdmi-Compatible Television And Set Top Box

    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.

  • Page 35: Optional Audio Connection For Video Cassette Recorder Or Television

    Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 15) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input. This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder or television through your home theater system.

  • Page 36: Using The Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    Panasonic television (VIERA) under “HDAVI using the television menu settings. For details, refer Control”. You can use this function by connecting the to the operating instructions of your television.

  • Page 37: Operating The Television

    TV’s remote control (e.g. [OPTION]). Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a To play audio from your television through your Panasonic television. home theater system Aim the remote control at the television. Preparation To switch the television on or off Connect your equipment referring to “Connect to the...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 39 7 Specifi c operation undesirable or unexpected Page It takes time before play • Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture — starts. data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting guide (continued) 7 Picture abnormal or unviewable Page The picture on the television • The unit and television are using different video systems. Use a — is not displayed correctly or multi-system or PAL television. disappears. • The system used on the disc does not match your television. –...
  • Page 41 7 Progressive video Page There is ghosting when • This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on progressive or HDMI output DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. is on. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting guide (continued) 7 Television displays Page “ ” • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. — “Cannot play group xx, • You are trying to display an incompatible group or content. — content xx” “Cannot display group xx, content xx”...

  • Page 43: Language Code List

    Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Hausa: 7265 Romanian: 8279 Afar: 6565 Hebrew: 7387 Russian: 8285 Afrikaans: 6570 Hindi: 7273 Samoan: 8377 Albanian: 8381 Hungarian: 7285 Sanskrit: 8365 Ameharic: 6577 Icelandic: 7383 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Arabic: 6582 Indonesian: 7378 Serbian: 8382 Armenian: 7289 Interlingua:...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    Glossary Decoder I/P/B A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted to normal. This is called decoding. for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture Dolby Digital This picture has the best quality and is the best to This is a method of coding digital signals developed...

  • Page 45: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Component video output AMPLIFIER SECTION (NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i) RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 1 Vp-p (75 ) Y output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Front Ch output level 125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) output level Terminal...
  • Page 46 Specifi cations (continued) GENERAL SPEAKER SECTION Power supply AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz Front speakers SB-HF450 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass refl ex) Power consumption Impedance 3  Main unit 135 W Speaker unit(s) Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 mm x 60 mm x 363 mm...
  • Page 47 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Windows Media, and the Windows logo are Ltd. trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft •...
  • Page 48 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQTX0067-1B L0207LE1037...

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