Table Of Contents; Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic SC-PT480 Operating Instructions Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . below
Quick Start Guide
step 1 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
step 2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Radio antenna connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio and video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
step 3 AC power supply cord connection . . . . . . . . 7
step 4 Preparing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 5 EASY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Listening/confirming the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the START menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Selecting the source by the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Listening to the TV or other device's audio from this
unit's speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Whisper-mode Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adjusting the speaker output level manually . . . . . .10
Adjusting the speaker level during playback . . . . . .10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Playing Discs
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other modes of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program and Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Operations
Using the VIERA Link "HDAVI Control
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What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What you can do with "HDAVI Control" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for
"HDAVI Control 2 or later") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reference
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Speaker installation option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO
RICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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