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Panasonic SC-PT250 Operating Instructions Manual

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26 Feb 2007
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or "ALL".
Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Southeast Asia and Thailand
For Continental Europe
Example:
USB connection for MP3 players
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
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SC-PT250
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2/26/07 3:30:12 PM

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    26 Feb 2007 Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-PT250 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown are for Continental Europe. System SC-PT250 Main unit SA-PT250 Front speakers...
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  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ................2 Safety precautions ..................4 Accessories ....................6 Preparing the remote control .................6 Placement of speakers .................7 Speaker assembly ..................8 Speaker installation options ........................9 Simple setup ..................10 Making the connections ........................10 Performing QUICK SETUP ................

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control 1 AC mains leads 2 Bases For Continental Europe, For Continental Europe Southeast Asia, Thailand, (N2QAYB000091) the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and For Southeast Asia, Thailand, Kuwait the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 8 Screws...

  • Page 7: Placement Of Speakers

    Placement of speakers Setup example Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. Main unit FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER (L, R) (L, R) • Use only supplied speakers Note Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound •...

  • Page 8: Speaker Assembly

    Speaker assembly Preparation • To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. • For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. • Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. •...

  • Page 9: Speaker Installation Options

    ■ Preventing the speakers from falling String (not included) • You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to Thread from the wall to the match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be speaker and tie tightly. fastened.

  • Page 10: Simple Setup

    Simple setup Making the connections Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.8 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
  • Page 11 • The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (example: Y/P Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C • Connect to terminals of the same color. For Continental Europe • Panasonic televisions with “PROGRESSIVE” input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. RQT8043 Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals RQTX0055-B_Out_new5.indd 11...

  • Page 12: Performing Quick Setup

    Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.

  • Page 13: Disc Information

    fi nalized on the device it was recorded on. Closing the session will also work. MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video system/G.726 audio system].

  • Page 14: Overview Of Controls

    Overview of controls Main unit Main unit 3 /MEMORY Disc playback (16), Memorise the receiving radio stations (28) Standby/on switch [y/I] (16) Press to switch the unit from on to 7 /- TUNE MODE /– FM MODE standby mode or vice versa. In standby Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (28), mode, the unit is still consuming a small Adjust the FM reception condition (28)

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Television operations (34) Adjust the television volume (34) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (12) FM (28) For Continental Europe Switch the main unit on or off (16) EXT-IN: USB (33), AV (34), AUX (32), MUSIC P. (33) Change the television’s video input mode (34) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait...

  • Page 16: Disc - Basic Play

    Disc — Basic play Using the main unit Using the main unit Select “DVD/CD”. Power on. Load a disc in the tray. Adjust the volume and start playback. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. •...
  • Page 17 Stop Enter numbers The position is memorised while “RESUME” is (while stopped) on the display. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume. Example: To select 12, • Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position. with Playback control (PBC) Press [7, STOP] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC Pause functions.

  • Page 18: Advanced Play

    Advanced play Displaying current playback condition Example: VD V PROGR AM S E L E C T T I T L E T I T L T I T L E 1 T I T L E 2 (during play) T I T L E 3 T I T L E 4 T I T L E 5...

  • Page 19: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus

    Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing data discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 25) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX content. • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

  • Page 20: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus Select the item. Make the settings. Select Confi rm Select Confi rm Select Display the functions Press to exit. screen. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. Functions menu To start from a specifi...
  • Page 21 • On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. • “ON” or “OFF” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). (with multiple angles) To select a video angle Example: ANGLE 1 : ✱✱✱...
  • Page 22 Using on-screen menus (continued) Functions menu (continued) To select various zoom sizes Example: ORMAL NO R A ZOOM ZOOM NORMAL AUTO When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.

  • Page 23: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings A I N D I SC Display the Make the settings. V I DEO AUD I O D I S P L AY MAIN menu. OT HE RS Select S E L E C T : S E T : EN T ER E X I T : S...
  • Page 24 Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. MAIN menu (continued) ■ “VIDEO” tab TV ASPECT • 4 : 3 PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting to suit your television The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fi...

  • Page 25: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers

    MAIN menu (continued) ■ “OTHERS” tab REGISTRATION • SHOW CODE You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (\ page 27, “About DivX VOD content”) Displays the unit’s registration code. JPEG TIME • 1 SEC •...

  • Page 26: Tips For Making Data Discs

    • You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. • The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

  • Page 27: About Divx Vod Content

    About DivX VOD content About DivX VOD content ■ Regarding DivX content that can only be played DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on a set number of times this unit, you fi rst need to register the unit. Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD number of times.

  • Page 28: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Manual tuning Automatic presetting To select “FM”. To select “FM”. (main unit) (remote control) (main unit) (remote control) Press and hold. To select “MANUAL”. Release the button when “FM AUTO” is (main unit) (main unit) (remote control) displayed.

  • Page 29: Using Sound Effects

    Using sound effects Note Changing the sound quality: Equalizer Mode (EQ) • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source. SOFT : For background music. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these FLAT : Cancel (no effect is added) sound effects are used with some sources.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Speaker: Speaker Level Adjustments

    Enjoying karaoke Using sound effects (continued) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Speaker level adjustments Preparation This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Lower the microphone Preparation volume to “MIN”.

  • Page 31: Enjoying Karaoke With Other Sources / Mic Volume Adjustment / Adding An Echo Effect

    Enjoying karaoke (continued) Enjoying karaoke with other sources Mic volume adjustment You can also perform karaoke with discs other than Main unit only those described and also in USB mode. Turn to adjust the microphone’s volume level. Start play. Refer to the pages for the source –...

  • Page 32: Operating Other Equipment

    Operating other equipment Optional antenna connection Optional antenna connection Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. (Using a television antenna) • The outdoor antenna should be installed by a FM outdoor antenna competent technician.

  • Page 33: Optional Music Port Connection And Operation

    Optional Music Port connection and operation Optional Music Port connection and operation The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from To select “MUSIC P.”. an external device (example: MP3 player) through your home theater system. MUSIC P. Preparation To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off.

  • Page 34: Operating The Television

    For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA. Operating the television Operating the television To play audio from your television through your home You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. theater system Aim the remote control at the television. Preparation To switch the television on or off Connect your equipment referring to “Connect to the...

  • Page 35: 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. ■ Power Page No power.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Sound abnormal or improper Page Sound is distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. — Effects do not work. • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — • Dolby Pro Logic II does not work if you have changed the play speed. —...

  • Page 37: Language Code List

    ■ Television displays Page “ ” • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. — “ERROR” • You are trying to display an incompatible group or content. — — • You are trying to play a protected group or content. You cannot play it. “Check the disc”...

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Glossary Decoder JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to This is a system used for compressing/decoding color normal. This is called decoding. still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size.

  • Page 39: Specifi Cations

    Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 k displayed. Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 system) MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras Music Port (Front) or DVD video recorders Sensitivity 100 mV, 1.4 k Conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF standard)/ Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    – Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. (Cleaning the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQTX0055-B L0207NC0 Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals RQTX0055-B_Out_new5.indd 40...

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