Panasonic SC-BT100 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-BT100 Operating Instructions Manual

Blu-ray disc home theater sound system

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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.
]Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
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".
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
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2
SC-BT100
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2
ALL
4
RQT9161-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System SC-BT100 Model No. 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.
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Operations in these instructions are described mainly System SC-BT100 with the remote control, but you can perform the This unit SA-BT100 operations on this unit if the controls are the same. Front speakers SB-HF100 Centre speaker SB-HC100 Subwoofer SB-HW560 CAUTION! WARNING: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a...
  • Page 4: Step 1 Positioning

    Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX67/ Optional Panasonic speaker system SB-HS100A You can enjoy 5.1ch or 7.1ch surround sound when you use the optional Panasonic wireless system SH-FX67 and SB-HS100A speaker system SB-HS100A. Refer to the relevant operating instructions for details.
  • Page 5: Speaker Installation Options

    ∫ Notes on speaker use ∫ If irregular colouring occurs on your TV ≥Use only supplied speakers The front and centre speakers are designed to be used close to Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound a TV, but the picture may be affected with some TVs and setup quality will be negatively affected.
  • Page 6: Step 2 Basic Connections

    ≥Remove the digital transmitter cover before Front Front installing any optional Panasonic wireless accessory. ≥Replace the cover when the digital transmitter is not in use. Center Subwoofer Centre speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) ≥Insert the wires fully.
  • Page 7: Connection To A Tv

    AV OUT This unit 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: NOTE RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
  • Page 8 Basic connections STEP Connection to a TV with component video cable § Audio cable COMPONENT (not included) AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL ≥The optical digital audio cable can be Optical digital used when § audio cable connecting to the (not included) Component TV with optical out Video cable...
  • Page 9: Radio Antenna Connections

    Radio antenna connections FM Indoor antenna FM indoor antenna (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape ≥Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. This unit VIDEO OUT FM ANT Using an FM outdoor antenna (optional) Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
  • Page 10: Step 3 Setting Up

    Setup screen appears. [Í] ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV.
  • Page 11 Manual tuning 1 Press [FM] to select “FM”. This unit: Press [SELECTOR]. 2 Press [6, 5] to select the e.g., Display TUNED frequency. This unit: Press [X] or [W]. ≥When a radio broadcast is being received, [SELECTOR] [X], [W] “TUNED” lights in the display. ≥When a stereo broadcast is being received, “ST”...
  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    [MUTING]: Mute the sound ( AC Transmit the remote control signal AD TV operation buttons Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. [Í TV]: Turn the TV on and off [AV]: Switch the input channel...
  • Page 13 ! Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( * Select the radio station manually ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice Search/Slow-motion/Skip ( versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small Search: Press and hold (During play) amount of power.
  • Page 14: Disc And Card Information

    Disc and card information DivX information is only for the Continental Europe model. NOTE 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 media/ Features Indicated...
  • Page 15: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use. ≥A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used Type of media Formats Indicated as with the attached adaptor that comes with the card.
  • Page 16: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    Basic play (Playing video contents) Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input on the TV. AV 1 (e.g., AV 1, VIDEO 1, HDMI, etc.) Insert a disc. Insert an SD card. ≥Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and load the disc.
  • Page 17 Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) STOP Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1 PLAY] to restart from this position. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press [∫ STOP] several times to display “STOP”...
  • Page 18: Other Operations During Play

    Basic play (Playing video contents) Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) Screen Aspect When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right Frame-by-frame sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. 1 Press [OPTION].
  • Page 19: Enjoying Tv With This Unit's Speakers

    Enjoying TV with this unit’s speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit’s speakers. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN or AUX terminal on this unit ( 1 Press [N, O SELECT] several times to select “D-IN §...
  • Page 20: Playing Music

    Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control, the power of the unit is turned off if the power to the TV is turned off, since “Power off link”...
  • Page 21: Playing Divx Videos

    Playing DivX videos [Continental[Europe[only[ [DivX[ You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. 1 Insert a disc ( 16). ≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu DivX may be displayed.
  • Page 22: Playing An Ipod On This Unit

    3rd generation (video) 4 GB, 8 GB to iPods via this system. iPod classic 80 GB, 160 GB ≥Panasonic makes no warranty over iPod data iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB management. iPod 5th generation (video) 60 GB, 80 GB ≥For more information, refer to the operating...
  • Page 23 Playback This system features two different iPod playback modes. The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music contents. With this mode, the menu screen on the system can be used to search for playlists and artist names, and to play music. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents –...
  • Page 24: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures [JPEG] You can play still pictures recorded onto a BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and SD card. 1 Insert a disc or an SD card ( 16). ≥If a disc or an SD card containing data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.
  • Page 25: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show Zoom out You can display still pictures one by one at a constant This function is only available for small-sized still pictures. 1 While playing (except for slide shows) interval. Press [OPTION]. BD-RE, DVD-RAM 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out”...
  • Page 26: Different Kinds Of Playback For Bd-Video

    Different kinds of playback for BD-Video [BD-V] Some discs permit a variety of interactive functions in addition to the ordinary playback operation. Showing Pop-up menu The Pop-up menu is a special feature available with some BD-Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
  • Page 27: Showing Functions Menu

    Showing FUNCTIONS menu Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS menu. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. e.g., [DVD-V] ≥Items displayed vary according to the chosen selector and Home Cinema FUNCTIONS media. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. DVD-Video Playback Disc Top Menu...
  • Page 28: Changing Audio Quality/Sound Field

    Changing audio quality/sound field ≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( 16). ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
  • Page 29: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying surround sound ≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( 16). ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
  • Page 30: Linked Operations With The Tv

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers ≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under control functions provided by HDMI which is an “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the...
  • Page 31: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [OPTION] and coloured buttons Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
  • Page 32: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu

    Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”. ≥Depending on the condition of 2 Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., BD-Video the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there may NOTE 3 Press [3, 4] to select Disc Signal Type be some items that you cannot...
  • Page 33 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 disc. ≥All tracks: All tracks ≥Chapter: Chapter ≥Playlists:...
  • Page 34: Changing Settings With The Setup Menu

    Changing settings with the Setup menu Change the unit’s settings, if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”. Setup While stopped General Disc Press [SETUP].
  • Page 35 “Picture” menu Still Mode [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] ≥[Automatic] ≥Field: Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is 44, Frames and fields). selected. (The picture is coarser.) ≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic”...
  • Page 36 Changing settings with the Setup menu Summary of settings Boxed items are the factory presets. “TV/Device Connection” menu TV Aspect When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV: ≥4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Set to match the type of TV connected.
  • Page 37: Speaker Settings

    Actual speaker position : Ideal speaker position Surround Select when ABC: Primary listening distance –using the optional Panasonic back §1 wireless system SH-FX67 and 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] speaker system SB-HS100A to to select the delay enjoy 7.1ch surround sound.
  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    SD card slot on –Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera, etc. this unit? –Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera –If a BD-Video disc supporting this function is used, it is possible to copy secondary video recorded on the disc to the card and play it back together with the images on the disc.
  • Page 39: Messages

    Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the TV Page ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorisation Error registration code.
  • Page 40: 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 41 TV screen and video (Continued) Page ≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit. ≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.
  • Page 42 — When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on this unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”.
  • Page 43: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files

    About MP3/JPEG/DivX files DivX information is only for the Continental Europe model. NOTE File format JPEG Playable media CD-R/CD-RW §1 §1 §2 §3 CD-R/CD-RW , DVD-RAM , BD-RE , SD card Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Picture between 34k34 and 5120k3840 pixels —...
  • Page 44: Glossary

    DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1ch format recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your TV must be compatible of DTS. This creates a sound with greater presence. to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic TV with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 DTS-HD (480)/60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION RMS TTL Power Output 1000 W Signal system PAL/NTSC 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Video output Front Ch 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Output level Centre Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD...
  • Page 46: Safety Precautions

    Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master Audio” is a trademark of DTS, Inc. U.S.
  • Page 47 SUOMI NORSK VAROITUS! ADVARSEL! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE BESTRÅLING.
  • Page 48: Index

    Directive for the chemical of this waste, in accordance with national involved. legislation. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre RQT9161-B Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany F0408YM0...

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