Panasonic SC-PT770 Operating Instructions Manual
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Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
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ALL
[U.S.A.[and[Canada[
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word
"Partner".
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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
SC-PT770
Model No.
RQTX0221-1P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: [U.S.A.[and[Canada[ As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. § For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. -
Page 2: Service Personnel
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to the model SC-PT770 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the model for U.S.A. and Canada. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) -
Page 4: Glossary
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel sound. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....3 Accessories ........3 Glossary . -
Page 6: Step 1 Assembling The Front Speakers
step 1 Assembling the front speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. ≥... -
Page 7: Step 2 Positioning
step 2 Positioning How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. [Note] Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( z) away from the system for proper ventilation. -
Page 8: Step 3 Connections
step 3 Connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. Wireless system Digital transmitter connection TRANSMITTER Speaker connections Setup example Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector color when you place the speakers. Connect to the terminals of the same color. -
Page 9: Audio And Video Connections
AV OUT menu). ≥ Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI) ( VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV synchronizing with home theater operations or vice versa ( Link “HDAVI Control ≥... -
Page 10: Radio Antenna Connections
step 3 Connections (continued) Main unit Radio antenna connections ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. [FM\indoor\antenna] (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. -
Page 11: Step 4 Ac Power Supply Cord Connections
step 4 AC power supply cord connections Wireless system [For\areas\except\U.S.A.[and\Canada] AC IN Ferrite core household AC outlet AC power supply cord (included) Conserving power The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of power when they are turned off (\U.S.A.[and\Canada] main unit: approx. 0.1 W, wireless system: approx. -
Page 12: Step 7 Smart Setup
step 7 SMART SETUP The Smart 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. ≥... -
Page 13: Setting Up The Radio
Setting up the radio Numbered buttons PLAY MODE PLAY MODE RADIO EXT-IN SEARCH SEARCH SKIP SKIP MENU MENU -TUNE MODE/—FM MODE SELECTOR Presetting stations automatically Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. Select “FM” or “AM”. RADIO ≥... - Page 14 Setting up the radio (continued) Numbered buttons SKIP Presetting stations manually Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. 1 While listening to the radio broadcast Press [OK]. 2 While the frequency is flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
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Page 15: Selecting The Playback Source
Selecting the playback source RADIO iPod EXT-IN iPod SETUP SETUP Selecting the source from the START menu You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. Show the START menu. This unit automatically turns on. (The TV also turns on when using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”. -
Page 16: Enjoying Surround Sound Effects
Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound effects SURROUND SURROUND SETUP W.SRD SETUP, -CH SELECT ─CH SELECT ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( ≥... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Speaker Output Level Manually
Adjusting the speaker output level manually Preparation ≥ To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input mode. ≥ Press [i, ` VOL] to adjust the volume to normal listening level. ≥ Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” in AUDIO menu 29). -
Page 18: Basic Play
Basic play Playing Discs If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( 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 the main unit POWER Turn on the unit. -
Page 19: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control DISC Numbered buttons SEARCH SEARCH PLAY SLOW SKIP SKIP PAUSE STOP TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR RETURN MENU PLAY MENU, PLAY LIST LIST FL DISPLAY FL DISPLAY One touch (Remote control only) The main unit automatically turns play PLAY on and starts playing the disc in... -
Page 20: Other Modes Of Play
Other modes of play ─CD MODE -CD MODE PLAY MODE, PLAY MODE REPEAT ─REPEAT PLAY PLAY Playing CDs sequentially (CD Mode) [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] This feature allows you to play all loaded CDs sequentially. Select an applicable disc before playing ( 19, Selecting a disc). -
Page 21: Using Navigation Menus
Using navigation menus SKIP SKIP TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR RETURN MENU PLAY MENU, PLAY LIST LIST Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( play WMA, MP3, JPEG contents. Playing from the selected item You can select to play from your desired item while the “DATA-DISC” screen is displayed. -
Page 22: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons PLAY PLAY Show the on-screen menu. Each time you press the button: Menu 1 (Disc/Play) Menu 2 (Video) Menu 3 (Audio) Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V] Select the item. e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V] Make the settings. - Page 23 To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG]: 0,------. 90,------.180,------.270 ROTATION ^--------------------------------------------J Menu 2 (Video) NORMAL CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. PICTURE MODE CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
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Page 24: Using The Viera Link
EZ Sync VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. -
Page 25: Speaker Control
Speaker control 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. Home theater This unit’s speakers are active. ≥... -
Page 26: Using The Ipod
Using the iPod PLAY MODE, PLAY ─REPEAT MODE REPEAT iPod iPod PLAY PLAY SKIP SKIP PAUSE STOP 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 –... -
Page 27: Speaker Installation Options
Enjoying photos Select the iPod menu. Play a slideshow on your iPod. You can use the remote control to operate the iPod menu. [3, 4]: To navigate menu items. [OK]: To go to the next menu. [RETURN]: To return to the previous menu. While an iPod is connected ≥... -
Page 28: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings SETUP SETUP Show the setup menu. SETUP -CH SELECT MAIN Select the menu. DISC Item ≥ To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]. Select the item. Make the settings. Exit. SETUP -CH SELECT ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥... - Page 29 AUDIO menu Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”. (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.) DOLBY DIGITAL §...
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Page 30: Discs That Can Be Played
Discs that can be played Reference Commercial discs Disc DVD-Video Video CD Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Disc Logo DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW DVD-R DL iR/iRW iR DL CD-R/RW §1 ≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created ( This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format. -
Page 31: Maintenance
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 36. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. -
Page 32: 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 following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 36 if you reside in the U.S.A. - Page 33 Disc operation It takes time before play starts. [MP3] 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. A menu screen appears during skip or search. This is normal for Video CDs.
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Page 34: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power... - Page 35 165 mmk91.5 mmk164 mm 0.022 kg (0.0484 lbs) 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) approx. 0.2 W approx. 0.3 W is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. AC 120 V, 60 Hz 1.2 W...
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Page 36: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 37: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 38: Control Reference Guide
G Switch information on the main unit’s display ( 13, 19) 18, 19) 19, 21) Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. [Í]: Turn the TV on/off [INPUT]: Change the TV’s video input mode [r, s]: Adjust the TV volume This may not work properly with some models. - Page 39 POWER OPEN CLOSE Dock for iPod 1 Standby/on switch (POWER 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. ( 2 Open/Close the disc tray ( 3 Show the Smart setup ( 4 Stop playing / Select the tuning mode / Adjust the FM reception condition (...
- Page 40 Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section L4W 2T3 32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, www.panasonic.ca Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing G.M.B.H.) Military Sales Department 6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 43 Germany SC-PT770 RQTX0221-1P F1208AD1019...