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Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-BTT230
19) or
VQT4Z38-1
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- Page 1 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-BTT230 Firmware updates Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you are notified. For details, refer to “Firmware updates” ( 19) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
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Page 2: Precautions
You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage ≥ Keep the speaker feet out of reach of children to prevent which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any swallowing. -
Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
To dispose or transfer this unit Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection. procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Precautions ......2 Caution for AC Mains Lead....3 Getting started Package contents and accessories . -
Page 5: Package Contents And Accessories
Package contents and accessories Getting started Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit. Package contents Main unit (SA-BTT230) FRONT SUBWOOFER (Speaker cables) (Metal bracket) (SB-HTB570) (SB-HW490) (Stand necks) (Support legs) (Screws) (Speaker feet) (Bases) (Leg stands) ∫... -
Page 6: Unit And Media Care
∏ 1 AC mains lead sale in all countries, e.g. not available in (K2CT2YY00097) Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice. ≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be used on this unit as well. -
Page 7: Playable Media
Playable media Device Disc markings Device types Contents format BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG, MPO BD-R Video, MKV, Xvid DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] MKV, Xvid, JPEG, CD-R... - Page 8 Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) ∫ BD-RE, BD-R adopted in BD-Video. Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic ≥ If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the “PCM”, the maximum possible number of Dolby audio etc., correctly.
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Page 9: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off Remote control Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters [CANCEL]: Cancel Select the source Basic playback control buttons ( Select preset radio stations ( Show status messages ( Show the Home screen of the VIERA Connect ( [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection [OK] : Confirm the selection... - Page 10 Main unit (Front) SD CARD Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( Start play ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby SD card slot ( mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit USB port ( 20, 26) is still consuming a small amount of power. Remote control signal sensor Open or close the disc tray ( Distance: within approx.
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Page 11: Step 1: Positioning
STEP 1: Positioning For optimum position Place the front speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. Select the vertical or horizontal placement according to your environment. ∫ Place the speakers vertically ∫ Place the speakers horizontally ... - Page 12 Insert the speaker cable through the speaker base and connect the speaker cables. Thread the speaker cable through the base and the hole in the speaker. 3 Connect the speaker cables to the speakers. ( 4 After connecting the speaker cable, press the cable into the groove.
- Page 13 Place the speakers horizontally You can adjust the height of the speakers with the Leg stands or Support legs. If you place the speakers with the Leg stands, the speakers can be raised above the placement surface. Place the speakers using the leg stands Assemble the speakers.
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Page 14: Step 3: Connections
Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers using the leg stands” 13). Attach the support legs and speaker feet. Speaker Support leg Align the projecting parts on foot the speaker with support leg. - Page 15 ∫ HDMI ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI cables.Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. ≥ Audio will be output through the system’s speakers when “Off” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output”. ( ∫...
- Page 16 Other device connection ∫ When the connecting devices have an HDMI terminal e.g., AV OUT AV OUT AV IN Set Top Box, etc. (ARC) Video game, etc. HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI standby pass-through Even if this system is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI1 IN (CABLE/SAT) or HDMI2 IN terminal will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal (the sound will not be output from this system).
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Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Mains Lead
Wireless router, etc. Internet ≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services (Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc. -
Page 18: Step 5: Settings
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup ) is Setting” in the Setup menu. ( ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) a standard that facilitates settings relating to the supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, connection and security of wireless LAN devices. -
Page 19: Remote Control
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( If you have more than one Panasonic products ≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. ( and the remote control operates both products at once, you will need to change the remote control ≥... -
Page 20: Inserting Or Removing Media
≥ You cannot change the audio type when the TV is ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connected to this unit via the AUX terminal. connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. -
Page 21: Home Menu
HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from FM Radio the HOME menu. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate Videos/Photos/Music video input on the television. Play back the contents. Disc Press [Í] to turn on the unit. SD Card ≥... -
Page 22: Multi User Mode
For more details, refer to HOME menu. the following website. Select ≥ Other than prepared http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Wallpaper wallpapers, you can also select a photo in recording media as a wallpaper. ( 32, “Wallpaper”) -
Page 23: Playback
Playback Playback Search/Slow motion Search While playing, press [SEARCH6] or Insert the media. [SEARCH5]. Playback starts depending on the media. ≥ Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single Select the item to play and press [OK]. step. Repeat this procedure if necessary. - Page 24 Displaying menus and Enjoying 3D video and photos playback information Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT Show top menu/pop-up menu terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU]. Cable. ( 15, 16) Select the item and press [OK].
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Page 25: Using The Ipod/Iphone
Using the iPod/iPhone Slideshow Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of March 2013) Play a slideshow of photos and make various ≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest settings during the playback. software before using this unit. ≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone. - Page 26 Connect the iPod/iPhone firmly. iPod/iPhone Connection ≥ Check that the connector (B) has no dust or foreign materials before connecting. Connect the iPod/iPhone to either of the USB port ≥ To connect the iPod/iPhone firmly, remove it or the Dock. from the case, etc.
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Page 27: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
Panasonic When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later. You can use this function by connecting Select “Video”... -
Page 28: Enjoying Tv And Stb With Unit's Speakers
Select the STB audio Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers When the STB power is turned on, this unit and the TV will automatically turn on. The video is You can select whether audio is output from the output from the TV, and the audio is output from unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the the speakers of this unit. -
Page 29: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio ∫ Manual tuning and presetting Select a radio broadcast. You can preset up to 30 channels. 1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. Preparation 2 Press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5] to Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. ( select the frequency. -
Page 30: Viera Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)
≥ The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change ≥... -
Page 31: Home Network Feature
You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos recorded Server in Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA). Renderer Refer to our website about the sales area, etc. ( right) -
Page 32: Option Menu
Option menu ∫ Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed A variety of playback operations and settings can on the unit’s display.) be performed from this menu. Select the item that you want to repeat. Available options differ depending on the playing ≥... - Page 33 ∫ Playback Information Window Picture Settings Displays the following. ∫ Picture Mode Audio/video attribute information of disc. Select the picture quality mode during play. Settings status of “Digital Audio Output” ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in 36).
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Page 34: Sound Settings
All: Sound Settings You can select sound quality “Surround Effects” and “Sound Effects” can also Equalizer settings. be set by using the [SURROUND] and [SOUND] Flat/Heavy/Clear/Soft on the remote control. ( You can adjust the amount ∫ Surround Effects of bass. BD/DVD (Multi-ch Source): Subwoofer Level 1 (Weakest effect) to... -
Page 35: Setup Menu
Setup menu 3D Settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The ∫ Signal Format settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Original Keep original picture format. Some items in the Setup menu are common to 3D picture format comprising of the Option menu. - Page 36 ∫ HDMI Output ∫ Still Mode Press [OK] to show the following settings: Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback. HDMI Video Format Automatically selects the type The items supported by the connected devices are Automatic of picture shown. indicated on the screen as “¢”.
- Page 37 BD-Video Secondary Audio Select whether or not to mix the primary and secondary audio (including the button click ∫ 3D BD-Video Playback sound). Select the playback method of 3D compatible If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary video software. audio only.
- Page 38 For the setting and operation method of connected equipment, refer to the following website. Wireless Settings http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ This allows the wireless router and connection (This site is in English only.) settings to be set. Current connection settings and connection state can be checked.
- Page 39 Screen Saver Function Ratings This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥ When this is set to “On”: The following items use the same password. If a list of playback content is displayed and Don’t forget your password. there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, ∫...
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Page 40: Speaker Settings
“Off”. ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other Complete Panasonic products react to this remote control. Test ∫ Firmware Update ( Volume (Channel balance) Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫... -
Page 41: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the sound Speaker installation settings option For more details on each setting, refer to “Sound Consult a qualified building contractor when Settings” on the Option menu. ( attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and Surround Effects speakers and personal injury. - Page 42 Front speaker To prevent tipping/falling of ≥ Attaching vertically the speakers Attach to a wall without the base. ( Preventing tipping Front speaker Preventing falling Front speaker Thread a string to the speaker. ≥ Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, which is ...
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Page 43: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide This unit is turned off when the input for the Reference TV is switched. Before requesting service, please perform the This is a normal phenomenon when using following checks. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later). For If the problem remains unresolved, consult details please read the operating instructions your dealer for instructions. - Page 44 The system used on the disc doesn’t match The unit switches to standby mode. your television. This unit will automatically turn to standby jPAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. ( NTSC television.
- Page 45 Sound Playback No sound. Disc cannot be played. Low volume. The disc is dirty. ( Distorted sound. The disc is not finalized. ( Cannot hear the desired audio type. Check connections to speakers and other Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back normally.
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Page 46: Messages
Messages Radio The following messages or service numbers may Distorted sound or noise is heard. appear on the TV or unit’s display. Adjust the position of the antenna. On the television A beat sound is heard. Cannot play. Try to keep a certain amount of distance You inserted an incompatible disc. - Page 47 or F On the unit’s display (“ ” stands for a number.) Check and correct the speaker cable connections. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] There is something unusual. on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the Check the unit using the troubleshooting unit to standby, then switch back on.
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Page 48: Specifications
Specifications SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL Front Woofer 5.7 cm CONE TYPE Tweeter 2.5 cm SEMI-DOME TYPE Power Approx. 89 W Super Piezo type consumption tweeter Power Approx. 0.1 W Subwoofer Woofer 16 cm CONE TYPE consumption in (When the other connected devices standby mode are turned off) Power supply... -
Page 49: Video Section
FM TUNER SECTION File format Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz File format Extension Reference (50 kHz step) This unit supports ID3 Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced) tags, but only titles, “.MP3”, “.mp3” artist names and album names can be TERMINAL SECTION displayed. -
Page 50: Language Code List
“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/ Display languages list Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Display Language Display Language Display Language Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. - Page 51 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or,...
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