Panasonic SC-BTX75 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic SC-BTX75 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-BTX75 Operating Instructions Manual

Blu-ray disc home theater sound system
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Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
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.
To update the firmware of this unit, refer to page 30.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL".
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
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Operating Instructions
Model No.
The illustration shows the image of the unit SC-BTX77.
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SC-BTX77
SC-BTX75
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2
ALL
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System SC-BTX77 Model No. SC-BTX75 The illustration shows the image of the unit SC-BTX77. 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.
  • Page 2: Accessories

    Indicates features applicable to: Getting started ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models : SC-BTX77 only [BTX77] SC-BTX77 and SC-BTX75. Unless otherwise indicated, : SC-BTX75 only [BTX75] illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTX77. System SC-BTX77 SC-BTX75 ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly...
  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    (optional). ≥Recommended product: Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other dealers.) problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, ≥You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Accessories .............. 2 Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers ..25 Caution for AC Mains Lead ........3 Adjusting the sound ............. 25 Making settings for digital audio input ......25 Unit and media care ..........3 Linked operations with the TV Safety precautions ...........
  • Page 5: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Getting started ≥Do not take apart or short circuit. Batteries ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide (Main Unit)

    Control reference guide (main unit) Front and top panel 18 19 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 8 Start play ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice 9 Adjust the volume of the main unit ( versa.
  • Page 7: Preparing The Speakers [Btx77]

    Preparing the speakers [BTX77] Insert the wire fully. Thread the speaker cable Attach the speaker. Push! r: White through the base. s: Blue line Do not Leave about 70 mm Press into the groove. Tighten securely. Slide into the groove. ≥Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
  • Page 8: Speaker Connections

    Caution e.g. Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides. ≥Be cautious when children are near. ≥To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the speaker cables with care not to stumble or hook. ≥Do not hold the speaker in one hand to avoid injury by dropping the speaker when carrying.
  • Page 9: Tv Connections

    ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
  • Page 10: Connections To A Set Top Box, Etc

    Connections to a Set Top Box, etc. Use the following connections when you want to output the original surround audio from your Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD recorder, etc. through this unit’s speakers. ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
  • Page 11: Network Connection

    Network connection [BTX77] The following services can be used when this unit is connected to the internet via a broadband. ≥Firmware can be updated ( ≥You can enjoy the BD-Live ( ≥You can enjoy the VIERA CAST ( Internet Shielded LAN cable (not included) Hub or broadband router Main unit...
  • Page 12: Operating The Sliding Door

    Operating the sliding door Press [DISC < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door to Press [iPod < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door to insert a disc. connect an iPod. [DISC  OPEN/CLOSE] [iPod  OPEN/CLOSE] RADIO/EXIT-IN RADIO/EXIT-IN Press [DISC < OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the sliding door. Press [iPod <...
  • Page 13: Showing Start Menu

    Showing START menu Some functions of this unit can be operated from the START menu. e.g., ([BTX77]) 1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. [BD-V] 2 Press [START]. ≥Items displayed vary according to the chosen selector Home Cinema START and media.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Playback Source

    Selecting the playback source Selecting the source from the START menu You can select sound modes, desired source, or access playback/menus by using the START menu. 1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [START] to show the START menu. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and e.g., [BD-V] ([BTX77]) then press [OK].
  • Page 15: Enjoying Surround Sound And Various Sound Effects

    Enjoying surround sound and various sound effects ≥The following sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some sources. ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects/modes are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects/modes off.
  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Playback Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. Inserting or removing a USB device Inserting or removing an SD card 1) Push $ to open the SD card/USB 1) Push $ to open the SD card/USB door.
  • Page 17: Other Operations During Play

    ∫ To adjust the volume. ∫ To mute the sound. Press to mute the sound MUTE Press to adjust the volume e.g., Display “MUTE” flashes on the unit’s display. ≥To cancel, press [MUTE] again It is also possible to adjust the volume with [s r VOLUME] on or adjust the volume.
  • Page 18: Adjusting Speaker Level During Play

    Screen Aspect It is possible to playback the High Definition (AVCHD format) video recorded on a Panasonic High definition Video Camera When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right on a DVD-RAM/R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL, or SD card and...
  • Page 19: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Enjoying BD-Live ([BTX77]) or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? [BTX77] In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.
  • Page 20: Playing Divx ® Videos

    Playing DivX videos ® [DivX] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. You can play DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW discs and USB device which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal computer.
  • Page 21: Playing Still Pictures

    Playback of the BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with still pictures recorded. This unit can also play still pictures recorded on the SD card or USB memory. In addition, you can also connect Panasonic digital camera by USB connection. (About structure of folders 43, “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”)
  • Page 22: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show Rotate You can display still pictures one by one at a constant 1 While playing (except for slideshows) Press [OPTION]. interval. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEFT” BD-RE, DVD-RAM and press [OK].
  • Page 23: Playing Music

    Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television ≥Sound may be discontinued for When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI several seconds when the power to Control 2 or later and other device supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the television is turned off.
  • Page 24: Radio

    Listening to the Radio Radio ∫ If noise is excessive Setting up the radio When FM is selected Press [AUDIO] to display MONO “MONO”. Press the button again to cancel the mode. ≥The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency. ≥This setting can be preset for each broadcasting station.
  • Page 25: Enjoying Tv, Etc. With This Unit's Speakers

    Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit’s speakers. Making settings for digital audio input Select to suit the type of audio from the OPTICAL IN terminals on the main unit. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Available settings Mode Setting...
  • Page 26: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked ≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. control functions provided by HDMI which is You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See...
  • Page 27: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control Automatic input switching When the following operations are performed, the television will If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later automatically switch the input channel and display the with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
  • Page 28: Using The Ipod

    ≥Audio/video cannot be recorded or NOTE transmitted to iPods via this system. iPod touch 2nd generation 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB ≥Panasonic makes no warranty for iPod iPod classic 120 GB, 160 GB (2009) data management. iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8 GB, 16 GB ≥For more information, refer to the...
  • Page 29: Ipod Playback

    iPod Playback This system features two different iPod playback modes. The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music and video contents. With this mode, you can operate the iPod from the main unit. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents – music, photos, and videos.
  • Page 30: Enjoying Viera Cast [Btx77]

    Featured Videos Featured Photos permanently without notice. Therefore, COMING SOON Panasonic will make no warranty for the Top Movie Rental Bloomberg 15min. delay TELEVISION XXXXXX 7465.95 -89.68 Top TV Show content or the continuity of the services.
  • Page 31: Network Settings [Btx77]

    Network settings [BTX77] These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ( ≥The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥Connect to a broadband network.
  • Page 32 Network settings [BTX77] Setting the connection speed Setting the proxy server When the connection test results in “Fail” after the IP and In most cases, default settings can normally be used DNS-IP addresses are assigned, perform the following without making any changes. settings.
  • Page 33: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu

    Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select e.g., ≥Depending on the condition of [BD-V] the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) “BD/DVD”. Disc Signal Type and media contents, there may 2 Press [DISPLAY]. Play NOTE be some items that you cannot Subtitle Main...
  • Page 34 Changing settings with the on-screen menu To select these settings, perform steps 1 – 5 ( Menus Items Settings and details Play Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media.
  • Page 35: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations e.g., [BTX77] While stopped ≥There may be differences in operation methods. If this Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD”. Setup happens, follow the on-screen Disc...
  • Page 36 Changing the unit’s settings To select these settings, perform steps 1 – 5 ( “Sound” Dynamic Range Compression ≥On ≥Off [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played. ≥Auto: (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 51) for late night viewing.
  • Page 37 “TV/Device Connection” TV Aspect When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television: Set to match the type of television connected. Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a ≥16:9: 4:3 ratio image in the centre of the screen. When connected to a 4:3 aspect television: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan &...
  • Page 38 Changing the unit’s settings To select these settings, perform steps 1 – 5 ( “Network Settings” [BTX77] IP Address / DNS Settings ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test — — — — IP Address Auto-Assignment ≥On ≥Off IP Address —...
  • Page 39: Speaker Installation Option

    Optional speaker settings Speaker check 1 Select “Test” and press [OK]. A test signal is output. Front (L) Front (R) 2 Press [OK]. The test signal stops. Complete ≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, Test Test see page 18, Adjusting speaker level during play.
  • Page 40: Media (Disc, Card And Usb Device) Information

    Media (Disc, card and USB device) Referen ce information Packaged discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of Indicated Type of Indicated Features...
  • Page 41: Sd Cards

    SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format. USB device This unit can playback pictures by connecting the USB memory recorded with a PC or similar in following formats, and Panasonic digital cameras connected via USB cable. ≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
  • Page 42: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files

    About MP3/JPEG/DivX files File format JPEG Playable media CD-R* , CD-RW* , DVD-R* , DVD-R DL* , USB CD-R* , CD-RW* , DVD-RAM* , DVD-R* device DVD-R DL* , BD-RE* , SD card, USB device Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Picture resolution —...
  • Page 43: Language Code List

    ∫ Structure of folders that can play back on this unit e.g., Structures of still picture You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as Root (JPEG) folders shown below. However depending on the method of P0000001 .jpg P0000002 .jpg...
  • Page 44: 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. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
  • Page 45 Displays Page The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. The elapsed time displayed ≥The displayed play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames — is actually less than the (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between play time.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting guide Sound Page No sound. ≥Turn the volume up. Low volume. ≥Turn the muting off. Distorted sound. ≥Check connections to speakers and other equipment. 8 – 10 Cannot hear the desired ≥Select the corresponding source. audio type. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output”...
  • Page 47 [BD-V] When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. When the following indicator 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD”.
  • Page 48: Messages

    Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Page Authorisation Error. ≥ [DivX] You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code.
  • Page 49 On the unit’s display Page ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to — standby for 3 seconds. Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. HDMI ONLY ≥Some BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI.
  • Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions

    ≥The following operations are available. – Play back JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc. — available on the SD card slot on – Play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video — this unit? Camera.
  • Page 51: Glossary

    Deep Colour. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.] P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic DivX algorithm. Various processing is supported, including a DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL FRONT SPEAKERS Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz iPod Connector DC OUT 5 V 500 mA MAX [BTX77] SB-HFX77 Power consumption 85 W Type 2 way, 3 speaker system, Bass reflex Power consumption in standby mode approx.
  • Page 53: Video Section

    DISC SECTION USB device SECTION USB slot: Connector (1 system) Playable disc: USB Standard:USB 2.0 High Speed MP3, JPEG* , DivX* BD-Video Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 BD-ROM: Version 2 BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG* *1 Finalizing is necessary. BDAV, BDMV *2 includes SDHC card BD-R:...
  • Page 54 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.
  • Page 55 [Safety]information]for]customers]in]Finland]and]Norway] SUOMI NORSK VAROITUS! ADVARSEL! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
  • Page 56: Index

    ......Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH VQT2Q72 Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany F0210MH0 C Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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