Panasonic SC-PT673 manual

[_P_] [_PC_] RQTX0210-1P Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT670 SC-PT673 until 2009/04/13 The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. § For Canada only: The word “Particip ant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions[...]

2 RQTX0210 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product . For opt imum perf ormance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Indicates feature s applicable to: [PT670] THE FOLLOWIN G APPL IES ONL Y IN THE U.S. A. ≥ These operating instructi ons are appli cable t o model s S C-PT670 and SC-PT673. ≥ Unless otherwise indicate[...]

3 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference [PT673] IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions ca refully before using the unit. Fol l ow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating inst ructions ha ndy for futur e reference. 1) Read th[...]

4 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the co ded aud io signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a meth od of coding dig i tal sign a l s de ve l o pe d by D o lb y Laboratories. Ap art from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-cha[...]

5 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Opera tions Reference RQTX0210 Getting S tart ed IMPORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick St art Guid e step [...]

6 RQTX0210 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Prepar ation ≥ T o prevent damage or scra tche s, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly , use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included ). ≥ Y ou will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be faste ned. ≥ Consult a [...]

7 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Quick Start Guide How you set up your speakers can af fect the bass and the sound field. Note the following point s: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure base s. ≥ Placing speakers too close to f l oors, walls , and corners can result in excessive ba ss. Cove r walls and windows with thick curta ins. [Note] Keep yo ur spe[...]

8 RQTX0210 Quick Start Guide Getting Started T urn of f all equipment be fore connection and read th e appropriate operating inst ructi ons. Do not connect t he AC power supply cord un til all other connections are complete. Setup example Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connect or color when you place the speakers. Connect to the termi[...]

9 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Quick Start Guide Basic setup example [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, t he pictu re may not be displayed properly . ≥ Only one video connection is required. Choose on e of the video connections abo ve depending on your TV . ≥ If you have various sound source[...]

10 RQTX0210 Quick Start Guide Getting Started ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away f rom ot her wires and cables. step 3 Connections (continued) Main unit AM ANT EXT LOOP FM ANT (75 ) LOOP ANT GND 3 3 Radio antenna connections Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) AM ANT EXT LOOP FM ANT (75 ) LOOP ANT GND Main unit Push! Click! Red White Black Ad[...]

11 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Quick Start Guide Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power when it is tur ned off (approx. 0.1 W .). T o save power when i t is not to be used f or a long time, unplug it from the househo ld AC out let. Y ou will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit. [Note] The included [...]

12 RQTX0210 Quick Start Guide Getting Started The Smart setup screen assists you in making necessary settings. ≥ Languag e Select the language used on menu scr een. ≥ TV aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV . ≥ Speaker check Listen to sp eaker output to confirm speaker connecti ons. ≥ Auto speaker setup Adjust the speaker output level a[...]

13 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Quick Start Guide The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary settings. ≥ Language Select the language used on menu screen. ≥ TV aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV . ≥ Speaker check Listen to speaker output to con firm speaker connecti ons. ≥ Speaker output Make surround sound se tting for speake[...]

14 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Setting up the radio Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stati ons are set, an d the radio tunes to the last preset stat ion. ≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presettin g is unsuccessful. Preset the channel s man[...]

15 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Up to 30 station s can be set in each band, FM and AM. A station previ ously stored is overwrit ten when anoth er station is stored in the same channel pre set. FM frequency step Main unit only The step is factory-se t to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it t o r eceive broadcasts all[...]

16 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Selecting the playbac k source (continued) Press [SELE CTOR] on the main unit to select sou rce from t he main uni t. ( B 39) [Note] Confirm the aud io connection to the AUX or OPTICAL IN terminal on t he main unit when you select th e co rresponding sources ( B 9). Reduce the vo[...]

17 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Y ou can enhance the surround effect f or low volume 5.1-channel sound. (Convenient for la te night viewing.) Preparatio n ≥ T o display the picture, tu rn on the TV and select the appropria te video input mode. ≥ Press [ i , ` VOL] to adjust the volume to normal listening le[...]

18 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Playing Dis cs Basic play Prep aration T o display the picture, turn on your TV and change it s video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, A V 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection s to this unit. [Note] ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROT A TE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLA YED. T o preserve the unit’ s m[...]

19 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using the rem ot e control One touch play (during standby mode) (Remote control only) The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing t he disc in the tray . Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥ Press [ 1 PLA Y] to resume. ≥ Press[...]

20 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other modes of play This feature allows you to play al l l oaded CDs sequentially . Select an applicable disc before playing ( B 19, Selecting a disc). ≥ If all loaded discs are DVDs, CD Mode does not work. ≥ Video CD playback control is disabled. ≥ Y ou cannot turn CD Mode[...]

21 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using navigation menus [DVD-VR] Select “DA T A” in “DVD-VR/DA T A” ( B 29, OTHERS menu) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG content s . Y ou can select to play from your desired item while the “DA T A-DISC” screen is displayed. e.g. ≥ T o display/exit the screen, press [MENU]. P[...]

22 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using on-screen menus 1 Show the on-scree n menu. Each time you press the butto n: Menu 1 (Disc/Play) Menu 2 (Video) Menu 3 (Audio) Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit 2 Select the item. 3 Make th e settin gs. 4 Exit. RETURN PLA Y OK F U N C T I O N S CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 10 OK RETURN FUNCT[...]

23 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Confirming HDMI information 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( B above, VIDEO FORMA T) 5 ( B above, COLOR SP ACE) [Note] When “OFF” is selected in “A UDIO OUT” ( B 29, HDMI me nu), “– – –” will be displa[...]

24 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other Operating Using the VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” VIERA Lin k TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Li nk “H DA VI Control” is a co nvenient function that off ers l i nked operations of thi s uni t, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) u[...]

25 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Y ou can select whether audio is output from this unit’ s speakers or the TV speakers by using th e TV menu settings. For details, ref er to the operating instructions for your TV . Home theater This unit’s speakers are active. ≥ When you turn on this unit, this unit’ s s[...]

26 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using the iPod Y ou can enjoy iPod music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod videos/photos on t he TV . Prep aration ≥ T o view photos/videos f rom the iPod – Ensure the video connection to the VIDE O OUT terminal on this unit ( B 9). – Operate the iPod menu to make[...]

27 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference While an iPod is connected ≥ Do not push the Dock for iPod. ≥ Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great f orce. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or off. ≥ “IPOD ¢ ” will be shown on the main[...]

28 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain int act even if you switch the unit to stand by . ≥ Underlined items are the factory sett ings in the following menus. § 1 The original language designat ed on the disc is selected. § 2 Input the appropriate code from the l[...]

29 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Select to suit the type of equipmen t you connected to the HDMI A V OUT terminal. Select “BITSTREAM” when the eq uipment can decode the bitst rea m (digital form of 5.1-cha nnel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”. (If the bitst ream is output to the equipment without a decode[...]

30 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Reference Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( ± : Playable, —: Not playable) ≥ It may not be possible to play all the above- mentioned discs in some ca ses due to the type of disc, the condition of the record ing, the recording method, or how the files[...]

31 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥ There may be differences in the displ ay order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files re co rded using pa cket write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥ This unit do[...]

32 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference T roubleshooting guide Before requesting se rvice, 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, refe r to “Customer Services Directory (United S tates and Puerto Ric[...]

33 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference It takes time before play st arts. [MP3] Play may take time to begin when an MP3 tr ack has still picture dat a. Even after t he track st arts, th e correct play t ime will not be di splayed. This is normal. A menu screen appears duri ng skip or search. [VCD] This is normal for V[...]

34 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference S pecifications AMPLIFIE R SE C TI ON RMS Output Power : Dolb y Digi tal Mode Front Ch Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 250 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 250 W per channel (6 ≠ )[...]

35 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference § 6 Rating with Low-cut filter equipped Amplif ier [Note] 1 S pecificat ions are subje ct to change without notice. Mass and dimensions a re approximate. 2 T otal harmonic distortion is measur ed by a digital spectr um analyzer . GENERAL Power supply AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consu[...]

36 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Cor poration of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Audio Produc ts Limited Warranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and P u[...]

37 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 o[...]

38 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Control reference guide Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start funct ioning when you operate the unit using th e supplied remote control. Y ou can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. The main unit and remote c[...]

39 RQTX0210 Getting S tarted Playing Discs Other Operations Reference VOLUME SURROUND OUTPUT MEMORY SMART SETUP Dock for iPod POWER OPEN CLOSE TUNE MODE FM MODE TUNE SELECTOR SETUP MIC EXCHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 5 DISC SELECTOR Dock for iPod 1 6 13 2 3 4 5 15 16 7 8 9 10 11 14 12 Pull open 1 St andby/on switch (POWER Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on[...]

[For[U.S.A.]a nd]Puerto] Rico] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www .panasonic.com [For[Canad a] Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic .ca p C Panasonic Corporation 2008 RQTX0210-1P Printed in[...]