Panasonic BTT268 manual

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    P VQT3M4 0-1 until 201 1/01/17 Owner ’ s Manual Blu-ray Disc TM Home Thea te r Sou n d Syst em Model No . SC-B TT268 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum pe rformance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connec ting, operating or adjusting this pr oduct, please read the instructions completely[...]

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    2 VQT3M4 0 Unit T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. – Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. – Use only the recommended accessories. – Do not remove covers. – Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing t[...]

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    3 VQT3 M40 IMPORT ANT SAFE TY 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 ha ndy for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Fol[...]

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    4 VQT3M4 0 T able of co nte nt s IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 3 Getting s tarted Accessory ..... ............. ................... ............. ....... 5 Control ref erence guid e ......... ............. .............. 6 •Remote c ontrol ....... .. ...... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... 6 •Main un i t ([...]

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    Getting started TV Radio Playback Other devices Advanced operations Reference Optional speaker settings 5 VQT3 M40 Getting star ted ≥ Some access ories and externa l devices mention ed in this Owner ’s Manual that are not included with this p roduct may not be o n sale i n cert ain reg ions. ≥ Please note th at the actual controls and com pon[...]

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    6 VQT3M4 0 Control ref erence guide 1 Turn the unit on and off 2 Select title num bers, etc./Enter num bers or characters (  29) [CANCEL]: Cancel 3 Select the source (  18) 4 Basic playback control buttons (  20) 5 Select preset radio stations 6 Show status messages (  20 ) 7 Display the Ho me screen of VIERA CAS T (  29) 8 Selection[...]

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    Getting started 7 VQT3 M40 1 St andby/ on switch (POW ER Í /I ) (  16) Press to sw itch the unit from on to standby mode o r vice versa. In s tandby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Open or close the disc tray (  18) 3 Adjust the volum e of the main unit 4 Disc tray 5 S top (  20) 6 S t art play (  20) 7 SD[...]

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    8 VQT3M4 0 Playable discs /Car ds ∫ Discs that cann ot be played in this u nit Any other disc t hat is not specifica lly supported or previously described. ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA di scs ≥ DivX discs ≥ P AL discs ≥ HD DVD ≥ BD-Video discs reco rded at a rat e of 50 [...]

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    Getting started 9 VQT3 M40 ∫ Finalize DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by a recorder , etc. needs to be finalized by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions. ∫ BD-V ideo This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby T rueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Mast[...]

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    10 VQT3M4 0 STEP 1 : Prep aring the speakers 1 Use of the speake r cable sti ckers is convenie nt when makin g cable conn ections. e.g. Front speaker (L) A Speaker cable sticker (supplied) B Connecto r Be sure t o match the nu mber on e ach sticker w ith the connector c olor . 2 Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the wire fully , taking care not[...]

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    Getting started 11 VQT3 M40 STEP 3: Connect ions T urn off all equipment bef ore connection and read the appr opriate owner ’s manual. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all ot her connecti ons are complete. Connect to the terminals of the same color . S peaker cable connection Radio a ntenna connection ∫ Using an in door antenn a ?[...]

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    12 VQT3M4 0 ≥ The basic connection is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however , there are more connection examples to optimize your syst em setting.  ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Turn of f all equipment before connection. ∫ OPTICA[...]

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    Getting started 13 VQT3 M40 ≥ When connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable, c heck the HDMI terminal on the TV . If the HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, you can c onnect the unit simply with a single HDMI cable. ≥ It is possible to playback 3D videos and 3D still pict ures by connecting this unit with a 3D compatible TV . ≥ For detai[...]

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    14 VQT3M4 0 A Refer to the operatin g instruction s of the respe ctive devic es for the op timal conn ections . B Optical digit al audio cable ( not supp lied) C Set T op Box (Cable/Satellite), e tc. Connection with Set T op Box, etc. OPTICAL OUT    OPTICAL TV e.g., T o enjoy TV a udio from this home theater system’ s speakers: 1 Connect[...]

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    Getting started 15 VQT3 M40 The following services can be us ed when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated (  17) ≥ Y ou can enjoy BD-Live (  21) ≥ Y ou can enjoy VIERA CA ST (  29) For details about connection method, refer to the inst ruct ions supplied with the connected equipment. STEP 4: AC power supply [...]

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    16 VQT3M4 0 STEP 5: Easy setup The Easy s etup assist s you to m ake necessary settings. Follow the on-screen prompts to m ake basic set tings for the system. Preparation T urn on y our T V and s elect the app ropria te video input mode (e.g., VIDEO 1, A V 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the conne ction s to this unit . 1 Press [ Í ]. Setup screen appears.[...]

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    Getting started 17 VQT3 M40 The configuration of your network is about t o begin. If you failed to make the settings, refer to “When you experience problems with settings”. Network Easy Setting (Home Netw o rk Connec tion Check) Network Easy Setting (Int ernet Connect ion Check)  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. [...]

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    18 VQT3M4 0 Inserting or removing media ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that i t is facing the right way up. ≥ While the reading indicator is displayed, do not turn off the unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media’s contents. ≥ When removing the SD card, press on the center of the card and pull it straight[...]

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    Getting started 19 VQT3 M40 Enjoying sound effect s from all sp eake rs 1 Press [SURROUND] se veral times to sel ect the effect. ST ANDARD Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. S peaker output varies depending on the source. MUL TI-CHANN EL Y ou can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround even when playi ng a 2-channel so[...]

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    20 VQT3M4 0 Playback Playing video cont ent s [BD] [DV D] [CD] [SD] 1 Insert th e media. If the menu is displayed, press [OK] or [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item. (  18) 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select th e title and press [OK]. When a m essage screen is displayed while playing bac k 3D compatible video software, play back in accor dance with th[...]

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    Playback 21 VQT3 M40 1 Press [SUB ME NU]. 2 Select an item and press [OK] . While DIRECT NA V IGA TOR scr e en is displayed While playing ≥ Depending on the played contents if you perform “Sc reen Aspect”, there m ay be n o effect. ≥ When “TV Aspect” (  3 3) is set to “ 4:3” or “4:3 Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect in “Scr[...]

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    22 VQT3M4 0 Enjoying 3D video Y ou can enjoy powerful 3D videos with realistic sensations by connecting this unit with a High S peed HDMI Cable to a 3D compatible TV . Prep aration Connect 3D compatible TV t o an HDMI A V OUT terminal of this unit using a High S peed HDM I Cable and select HDMI video input mode on the TV . (  12, 13) ≥ Perform[...]

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    Playback 23 VQT3 M40 Playing still pictures [BD] [DV D] [CD] [SD] (BD-RE, DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW , SD Car d) In order t o play back 3 D still pictures (MPO), t his unit should be connected to a Full HD 3D com patible TV via an HDM I terminal. 1 Insert th e media. If the menu is displayed, press [OK] or [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item. (  18) 2[...]

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    24 VQT3M4 0 Playin g music [DVD] [CD] (DVD-R/R D L, music CD, CD -R/RW) 1 Insert th e media. If the menu is displayed, press [OK] or [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the item. (  18) 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct the trac k and pr ess [OK]. 1 While the DI RECT NAVIGA TOR screen is displ ayed Press [SUB ME NU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “ Select Fo[...]

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    25 VQT3 M40 TV Radio Playback 1 Press [RADIO] to se lect “FM”. 2 Press the number but tons to select the chan nel. T o selec t a 1-digit number e.g., 1: [1]  [OK]. T o selec t a 2-digit number e.g., 12: [1]  [2]. Alternatively , press [ W , X ] or [ 3 , 4 ]. ∫ Display on the main unit TUNE D/STEREO : Displayed when rece iving stereo bro[...]

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    26 VQT3M4 0 Linked operat ions with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ”) Prep aration 1 Set “VI ERA Link ” t o “On ” (  33). (The default s etting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDA VI Con trol” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 T u rn on all “HDA VI Control” com patible equipment and select this unit’s i[...]

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    TV Other devices 27 VQT3 M40 Delay between audio and video is automatically adjus ted, enabling you to enjoy smooth audio for t he picture (  32, “Audio Delay”). ≥ This function works only when “BD/DVD”, “SD” , “AUX”* 2 , “ARC”* 1, * 2 , “D-I N” (DIGIT AL IN)* 2 is selected as the s ource on this unit. *1 The selection [...]

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    28 VQT3M4 0  ≥ The 3D logo on the Dock for iPod/iPhone does not mean that the iPod/ iPhone has 3D capabilities. About recharging the battery ≥ iPod/iPhone will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or off. ≥ “IPOD ¢ ” will be shown on the main unit’s display during iPod/iPhone charging in main unit standby mode. ≥[...]

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    Other devices Advanced operations 29 VQT3 M40 1 Press [i Pod] to se lect “IP OD”. 2 Press [S T A TUS] sev eral times to sele ct “ALL” on the unit’ s display . ≥ Y ou can also select "All" by using HO ME menu. ( > 18) 3 Switch the TV input to video in. 4 Play a slideshow on your iPod/iPhone. The picture will be displayed on [...]

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    30 VQT3M4 0 Playback menu 1 Press [D ISPLAY] . e.g., BD-Video 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select th e menu and press [ 1 ]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to sel ect the item and press [ 1 ]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select th e setting. Some items c an be chan ged by pressing [O K]. T o exi t the screen Pres s [D IS PLAY]. Depend ing on the condition o f the unit[...]

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    Advanced operations 31 VQT3 M40 Movie Soun d Effect Select the sound effect of the movie. ≥ Cinema Surround Plus: The function creates the sound of virtual speakers to enhance the realistic surround feeling as if the sound comes from all directions. Music Soun d Effect s *1, *2 Select the sound effect of the music. ≥ Digital T ube Sound: This f[...]

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    32 VQT3M4 0 Subtitle L anguage Choose the language for the subtitle. ≥ If “Automatic” is selected and the language selected for “Audio Language” is not av ailable, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc. ≥ Enter a code ( > 40) with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. Menu [...]

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    Advanced operations 33 VQT3 M40 3D Settings Press [OK] to show the following settings 3D T ype Select the format of the connected TV . ≥ Change the s ettings for 3D on t he TV also when “Checker board” or “Side by side” is selected. 3D Playback Precautions Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen when playing back the 3D compa[...]

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    34 VQT3M4 0 Network Easy Setting (  17 ) Network Settings Perform networ k-related settings individually . Press [OK] to show the following settings: IP Address / DNS Settings This is for checking the state of the network c onnection and setting the IP address and DNS-related. Press [OK] to show the res pective setting. ≥ “Connection S peed [...]

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    Advanced operations 35 VQT3 M40 Delay time For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all t he speakers, e xcept for the subwoofer , should be the same distance from the seating position. If either distance A or B is les s than C , find the difference in the relevant table and adjust the d elay time to make up for the difference. A B C : Primar [...]

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    36 VQT3M4 0 Optiona l spe a ker setting s S peaker ins t allation option Y o u can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the s peakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified buil d ing contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Impro[...]

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    Reference Optional speaker settings 37 VQT3 M40 Still pictures (JPEG) d o not playback normally . ≥ The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progress ive JPEG , etc., may not playback. The TV tuner mode i s not displayed w hen the TV is switch ed on. ≥ This phenomenon may occur, depending on the TV set ting, when “Quick S tart” is set[...]

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    38 VQT3M4 0 No sound. Low vol ume. Distort ed sound. Cannot hea r th e desired audi o ty pe . ≥ Check connections to s peake rs and other equipment. (  10 s 15) ≥ Ensur e the speake r sett ings for your s peaker s are cor rect . (  35) ≥ T o ou tput audi o from a d evice c onnecte d with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Au dio Output ” to ?[...]

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    Reference 39 VQT3 M40 Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Cannot pl ay . ≥ Y ou inserted an incompatible disc. (Discs recorded in P AL video, etc.) Cannot di s play on this unit . ≥ Y ou tried to play a non-compatible image. No[...]

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    40 VQT3M4 0 Supplement al information ∫ Display lan g uages list ∫ Languag e code lis t ≥ With certain recording states and f older structures , the play order may differ or playback may not be possible. Display Langua ge Di splay Lang uage Displ ay Langua ge Langua ge Code Language Code L anguage Code ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR [...]

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    Reference 41 VQT3 M40 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, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Paten[...]

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    42 VQT3M4 0 S pecificat ions Specifications are subject to change without notice. GENERAL Power c onsumption: 85 W Power c onsumption in st andb y mode: Approx. 0.4 W Power su pply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz iPod/i Phone Conn ector: DC OUT 5 V 1.0 A MAX Dimensions ( W k H k D): 43 0 mm k 38 mm k 279 mm (16 15 / 16 qk 1 1 / 2 qk 10 31 / 32 q ) Mass (We ight) [...]

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    Reference 43 VQT3 M40 Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Pana sonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Blu-ray and DVD Product s Limited W arranty Limited W arranty C ov er a ge ( Fo r U SA and Puer to Ric o Only) If your p roduct does not wo rk prop erly be caus[...]

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    Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Malaysia One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www .panasonic.com Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America As an ENERGY ST AR Partner , Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy efficiency . ® ® In[...]