Panasonic SC-ZT1 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-ZT1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer
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For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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SC-ZT1 Components
Main unit (control box part)
Speakers
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Home Theater Audio System
1-800-561-5505
SU-ZT1
SB-ZT1

Operating Instructions

Model No.
A s a n E N E R G Y S TA R
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".
SC-ZT1
®
Pa r t n e r
,
®
RQT9471-Y
H0409RT0

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    SC-ZT1 Model No. A s a n E N E R G Y S TA R ® Pa r t n e r Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. RQT9471-Y H0409RT0 ®...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching the input signal detection setting ...24 Reset (factory settings) ...24 When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates with the remote control operations of this system ...24 Product Service ... 29 Listening caution ... 29 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Home

    Setting up your Home Theater system Step Installing the speakers You can make your preferred setting because speaker cords are not required. • Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. •...
  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Only for Canada: 5 AC power supply cords (K2CB2CB00021)
  • Page 6: Rear View

    Control guide Rear view AC inlet (➜ page 12) Audio output terminal (➜ below) Note The audio output terminals can be used when you do not use the wireless function and play back on other speakers via an external amplifi er. Use commercially available monaural audio cables (monaural mini plug/pin plug) to connect to audio input terminals of an external amplifi...
  • Page 7: Remote Control Preparation

    Remote control Standby/on button (➜ page 16) Test signal output (➜ pages 14, 21) For using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” For using “GAME” (➜ page 20) For entering setup mode (➜ pages 10, 15, 21 to 24) For selecting or canceling Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic and SFC mode Remote control preparation Inserting the batteries...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Setup example • Aim the front face (with Panasonic logo) of each speaker at the listening-viewing position for setting. Front speaker (left) Connected equipment Main unit Surround Approx.120° speaker (left) Wireless functions As this system uses a frequency band of 2.4 GHz, the surrounding environment (i.e.
  • Page 9: Home Theater Connections

    HDMI cable notes • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. • Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). • When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) or less.
  • Page 10: Connecting Stb Etc

    Setting for automatically switching the input source to STB When you make the above connection and you use Panasonic TV (VIERA), you can automatically switch this system’s input by switching the input source of TV (VIERA) to STB in the following procedure.
  • Page 11: Connecting Equipment Without Hdmi Terminal (Dvd Player, Vcr, Etc.)

    Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Optical fi ber cable (not included) • For the correct type of video cable, refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting. Digital audio out (optical) Main unit DVD player, VCR, etc.
  • Page 12: Other Connections

    Home Theater connections Other connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI ✽ See page 9 for connecting this system to TV. To connect audio equipment (CD player, etc.) To connecting a subwoofer (not included) You can connect a commercially available active subwoofer (with built-in amplifi...
  • Page 13: Speaker Setting

    Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) Connect the AC power supply cords of main unit and 4 speakers to household AC outlets.
  • Page 14: Checking The Speaker Setting

    Speaker setting When the speakers are detected, the Wireless Link display lights up on the main unit’s display. (Blinks during detecting operation.) While the wireless speakers operate normally, the Wireless Link display lights, but when radio waves are interrupted (When speakers are in standby condition, etc.), it blinks. •...
  • Page 15: Setting Front Speakers Only

    • Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are connected, do not turn on TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.) •...
  • Page 16: Enjoying Movies And Music

    Enjoying movies and music • Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV’s remote control. Preparations • Make sure that the speakers are on. (The following are operations when the power is on in Wireless link standby.) Aim the remote control toward the signal sensor ( ➜...
  • Page 17: Enjoying Sound Fi Eld Effects

    Enjoying sound fi eld effects Sound fi eld effects differ depending on input sources. Select the mode you prefer after listening to the actual sound. Surround playback Multi-channel signals are distributed to left and right front speakers, and left and right surround speakers to output. SFC (Sound Field Control) You can enjoy more dynamic and broader surround effects when using SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS and...
  • Page 18: Hdavi Control

    SPEAKER ” is displayed and audio is output from TV (VIERA). • When using with Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control when the main unit is turned off, TV (VIERA) is set to “TV”. • If you perform operations such as selecting a channel on the remote control of TV (VIERA), this system’s input is switched to “TV ”.
  • Page 19 • When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) or less. • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. (Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.) Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m / 3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m / 4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m / 6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m / 9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m / 16.4 ft.), etc.
  • Page 20: Functions And Settings

    Functions and settings To return to the previous display/ To cancel during setting operation ( ➜ page 21): Press [ RETURN]. RQT9471 Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback. Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Surround Speaker Output

    Adjusting the surround speaker output using the test signal You can make this setting when using the surround speakers. You can adjust the surround speaker volume by outputting the test signal. 1. Press [TEST] to output the test signal. Speaker display L : Front left, R : Front right, RS : Surround right, LS : Surround left •...
  • Page 22: Setting Distances

    Functions and settings To return to the previous display/To cancel during setting operation: Press [ RETURN]. RQT9471 Setting distances You can make this setting when using the surround speakers. This setting is not displayed under different conditions. By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the listening-viewing position, the sound delay time is automatically calculated and adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same time.
  • Page 23: Viera Link "Hdavi Control" Setting

    Note • If delaying audio output is not necessary, select “OFF ”. • “AUTO ” is effective only when connecting the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and later versions. (Auto Lip Synchronization Function) • When you connect the Panasonic TV incompatible with HDAVI Control 3 and later versions or non-Panasonic TV, if “AUTO ”...
  • Page 24: Switching The Input Signal Detection Setting

    2” (➜ page 15) are reset. When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates with the remote control operations of this system When using this system’s remote control, other equipment may operate. In this case, switch this system’s remote control code to “REMOTE 1 ”.
  • Page 25: Error Messages

    “2 ” on the remote control in step 4 of procedure “When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates with the remote control operations of this system”. When “REMOTE 1 ” is displayed, set the code to “1 ”...
  • Page 26: 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 remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 29 if you reside in Canada. Problem No power.
  • Page 27: Digital Signals That Can Be Played On This System

    Problem VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function properly. Even if multi-channel audio sources, such as DVD, Blu-ray disc, are played back, “ DIGITAL” or “DTS” is not displayed. This system’s input automatically switches to “AUX2 / STB ”, but sound is not heard.
  • Page 28: Glossary

    Glossary Analog Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analog audio. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents fi le copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal.
  • Page 29: Product Service

    In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 30. 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 30: Limited Warranty

    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 31: 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 32 (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,wrists,feet and ankles). Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094...

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