Panasonic SC-BTT190 manual

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    VQT4D57 GN GS GA until 2012/02/06 Operati ng Instru ctions Blu-ray Disc TM Home Thea ter Sound Syste m Mode l No. S C-BTT 190 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTT190 fo r Australia and New Zealand. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performanc e and safety , please read these instru[...]

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    2 VQT4D57 Safety precautions Unit T o reduce the risk of fire, e lectric shock or p roduct damage, ≥ Do not expose t his unit to rai n, moisture, dr ipping or spl ashing. ≥ Do not place ob jects filled with liquids, such a s vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the reco mmended accessor ies. ≥ Do not remove cover s. ≥ Do not repai r this unit [...]

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    Getting started TV & Radio Playback Reference Advanced operations 3 VQT4D57 T able of content s Safet y precau tions ..... ....... .... ...... .... ..... ...... .... 2 Getting st arted Package co ntents and access ories ................. 4 Unit and media care ......................................... 5 Playabl e media .. .... .... ....... .... [...]

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    4 VQT4D57 Getting s tarted Package content s and accessori es Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit. Package contents SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT CENTER Main unit (S peaker cables) SC-BTT190GNGSGA-VQT4D57 _mst.book 4 ページ 2 012年1月12日  木曜日 午前9時 59分[...]

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    5 Getting started VQT4D57 * See page 14 for more information.  ≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions correct as of January 2012. The se may be subject to change. ≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment. Unit and media care ∫ Clean this u nit with a s of t, dry cl oth ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benz[...]

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    6 VQT4D57 Playable medi a ≥ See pages 7 and 47 f or more information on the types of content that can be played. Devi ce Disc marki ngs Devi ce types Contents form at BD-Video Vide o BD-RE Video, JPEG , MPO BD-R Video, DivX ® , MKV DVD-Video Vid eo DVD-R Video, A VCHD, DivX ® , MKV , JPEG , MPO , FLAC , MP3, W A V DVD-R DL DVD -R W Video, A V C[...]

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    7 Getting started VQT4D57 ∫ Dis cs th at cann ot be play ed b y this u nit ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA disc s ≥ DivX Plus HD discs ≥ HD DVD ∫ Region man agement inform ation BD-Video [For]Sout h]East]Asi a] This unit can play BD-Vi deo discs supp orting the r egion code ?[...]

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    8 VQT4D57 Control reference guide ∫ Using the rem ote contro l Insert so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control. Point it at the remote control signal sens or on this unit. ( > 9) 1 T urn the unit on and off 2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters [CANCEL]: Cancel 3 Select the source 4 Basic playback control b[...]

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    9 Getting started VQT4D57 1 St a ndby /on switc h ( Í /I ) ( > 15) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice v ersa. In standby mo de, the unit is still consuming a s mall amount of power . 2 Open or close t he disc tray ( > 17) 3 Adjust the volume of the main unit 4 Disc tray 5 SD card slot ( > 17) 6U S B p o r t ( > 17[...]

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    10 VQT4D57 STEP 1: Posit ioning For optim um positi on Place the front, centre a nd surround speakers at approxim ately the same dis tance from the seat ing position. ≥ Adjust the volume using the Delay time functi on if the dist ance between each speaker and the seating position is not equal. ( > 37) A Centre speaker ≥ Put on a rack or shel[...]

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    11 Getting started VQT4D57 STEP 2: Pr ep ari ng the speaker s Att ach the speaker cable sticker (supplied) and connect the speaker cables to the speakers. e.g., Surround speaker STEP 3: Connections T urn off all equipment before connect ion and r ead the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect th e AC mains lead until all other connectio[...]

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    12 VQT4D57 ∫ HDMI ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended t hat you use Panasonic’s HDM I cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Recommended part number (High S peed HDMI Cable): RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP- CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc. ≥[...]

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    13 Getting started VQT4D57 The following services can be used when t his unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( > 16) ≥ Y ou can enjoy BD-Live ( > 21) ≥ Y ou can enjoy VIERA Connect ( > 26) ≥ Y ou can access other devices (Home Network) ( > 27) For details about connection m ethod, refer to the instructions [...]

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    14 VQT4D57 STEP 4: Connecting the AC m ains lead Connect only after all other connections are complete. [For]t he]Middl e]East] Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in. [For]Sout h]East]Asi a] AC mains lead w ith a label is for T hailand. AC mains lead without a l abel is for areas other than Thailand. ≥ This unit c[...]

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    15 Getting started VQT4D57 STEP 5: Settings After connecting your new home theatre for the first time and pres sing [ Í ], a screen for the basic settings will appear . Preparation T urn on the television and select the appropr iate video input o n the televis ion. 1 Press [ Í ]. Setup screen appears . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions and appl[...]

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    16 VQT4D57  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ Y ou can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( > 34) ≥ Y ou can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. ( > 34) ≥ Do not use the Wireless LAN adaptor to connect to any wireless network f[...]

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    17 Getting started VQT4D57 Inserting or removing media ≥ When inserting a m edia item, ensure that it is facing the right wa y up. ≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre of the card and pull it straight out. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a US B connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. [...]

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    18 VQT4D57 HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu. Preparation T urn on the television and select the appropr iate video input on the t elevision. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. ≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step. EXT IN When you want t o output audio of an ex ternal device from this unit, sel[...]

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    19 Getting started VQT4D57 Multi User Mode Multi User Mode is a function that enables switching of multiple settings easily . Up to 4 people can use t he unit with their own settings. The following settings can be personalized. ≥ The user icon ≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu ≥ The audio and picture settings ( > 28, 31) A The user name a nd ic[...]

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    20 VQT4D57 Pl ayba ck Pla yback 1 Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. Repeat this procedure if necessary .  ≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROT A TE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLA YED. Press [ ∫ STOP] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor , your television screen and so on. ≥ DivX and MKV: Successive play is not p[...]

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    Playback 21 VQT4D57 e.g., JPEG Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI A V OUT terminal of this unit us ing a High S peed HDMI Cable. ( > 12) ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV . ≥ Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen . ≥ 3D Settings ( > 31, 33)  ≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images i[...]

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    22 VQT4D57 Using the iPod/i Phone Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of January 2012) ≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the lat est software before using this u nit. ≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone. ≥ iPod/iPhone compatibility assur es music playback and battery charge functions of this unit as a hom e theatre system.[...]

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    TV & Radio Playback 23 VQT4D57 TV & Radio VIERA Link “HDA VI Contro l™” Preparation 1 Set “VIERA L ink” to “On” ( > 36). (The default setting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 T urn on all “HDA VI Control” compatible equipment and select t his unit’ s inpu[...]

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    24 VQT4D57 Y ou can select whet her audio is output from t he unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. Switch t he audio output setting of the TV to this unit ’s speakers. When the TV is turned on, this unit will als o automatically turn on. 1 Press [HOM E]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “Others” and press [OK[...]

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    TV & Radio Reference Advanced operations 25 VQT4D57 Listening to the Radio Y ou can preset up to 30 channels. Preparation Make sure tha t the FM antenna is connected. ( > 12) 1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [ST A TUS] to select “LOWEST” or “CURREN T”. LOWEST T o begin auto preset with the lowes t frequency (FM87.[...]

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    26 VQT4D57 Advanced operations Enjoying Netwo rk Service Y ou can acces s information services from the VIERA Connect Home screen via t he Internet. * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥ Network connection ( > 13) ≥ Network setting ( > 15) T o enjoy video communication (ex. Skype TM ) : [...]

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    Advanced operations 27 VQT4D57 Home Network feature Y ou can share photos, videos and m usic stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC with Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) conne cted to your hom e network, and enjoy the contents with this home theatre. Y ou can a lso en joy view ing th e video a nd phot os recor ded in Pa nason ic DL NA [...]

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    28 VQT4D57 Option menu A variety of playback oper ations and settings can be performed from t his menu. Available options diff er depending on the playing contents and the condition of t he unit. About M ulti U ser Mo de : Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Please refer to page [...]

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    Advanced operations 29 VQT4D57 ∫ Playback Information Window Displays the following. Press [RETURN] to exit. ∫ Control Panel Display the Control Panel. Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc. e.g., Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel. ∫ T op Menu Display T op Menu. ∫ Pop-up Menu Display Pop-up Menu. ∫ Menu Display Menu. Y ou can ac[...]

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    30 VQT4D57 “Surround Effects” and “Sound Ef fects” can also be set by using the [SURROUND] and [SOUND] on the remote c ontrol. ( > 38) ∫ Surroun d Ef fect s ¾ BD/DVD (Multi-ch Source): ¾ TV/CD/iPod (2ch Source): ∫ Sound Eff ect s * 1 ,2 ,3 ¾ TV/CD/iPod (2ch Source): Re-master: This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing th[...]

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    Advanced operations 31 VQT4D57 ∫ High Cla rity Sound P lus When playing back music contents, it i mproves the sound quality by stopping the video output. *1 Not every function can be set individually . *2 When audio is output from the HDMI A V OUT terminal this function is effective only when “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD?[...]

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    32 VQT4D57 ∫ HDMI O utput Press [OK] to show the following settings: ¾ HDMI Vi deo Forma t The ite ms supported by the con nected dev ices are indic ated on the s creen as “ ¢ ”. When any item withou t “ ¢ ” i s selec ted, the im ages may be dis torte d. ≥ If “Automatic” is selec ted, the best suited output resolution to the con [...]

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    Advanced operations 33 VQT4D57 ¾ BD-V ideo S econdary Audi o Select whether or not to mix the pr imary and secondary audio (including the button click sound). If “Off” i s selec ted, th e unit o utpu ts the prim ary audio only . ¾ HDMI Audio Output This setting selects whether o r not to output audio from HDMI. ≥ Audio will be output throug[...]

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    34 VQT4D57 ∫ Soundtrack Preference Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Enter a code ( > 48) when you selec t “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ∫ Subtitle Preferenc e Choose the language for the subtitle. ≥ If “Automatic” is selec ted and the language selected f[...]

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    Advanced operations 35 VQT4D57 [Excep t[South[Eas t[Asia] ¾ Network Drive C onnection It is possible to access the shar ed folder of equipment not compatible with DLN A, such as the Windows XP operating system, and play back video, still pictures, and music on this unit. For the setting and operation method of connected equipment, refer to the fol[...]

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    36 VQT4D57 ¾ Screen Saver Function This is to prevent burn-in on the sc reen. ≥ When this is set to “On”: If a list of playbac k content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or m ore, the screen switche s to HOME menu automatically . ≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not available. ¾ On-Screen Messag es [...]

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    Advanced operations 37 VQT4D57 A V olume (Channel balance) B Delay time for the Centre speaker C Delay time fo r the Surround spe akers ∫ Adjustin g speak er level (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) 1 Select “T est” an d press [OK]. A test signal is output. 2 While listening to the test s ignal Press [ 3 , 4 ] to adjust the volu me [...]

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    38 VQT4D57 Enjoying so und effect s from all speaker s For more details on eac h setting, refer to “S ound Settings” on the Option menu. ( > 30) 1 Press [SURROUND]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “MUL TI CH S OURCE” or “2CH SOURCE ”, and then press [OK]. e.g., 3 While the selected mode is displayed Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the desired [...]

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    Advanced operations 39 VQT4D57 Centre speaker A 18 mm B 25 mm C 230.5 mm Front sp eaker, Surround speaker D 40 mm E 24 mm Front speaker, Surr ound speaker, Centre s peaker 1 Thread a string to the speaker . ≥ Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, w hich is capable of supporting over 10 k g . e.g., Front speaker A S tring (not supplied) B Rear of [...]

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    40 VQT4D57 Reference T roubleshooting guid e Before requesting s ervice, please perform the following checks. If t he prob lem rem ains u nresol ved, c onsult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this u nit: – Regular disc rotating sounds. – Image disturbance during sear ch. – Image disturbance whe n repl[...]

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    Reference 41 VQT4D57 The unit switches to st andby mode. ¾ This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. ( > 18) ¾ When the time set for the sleep timer has passed, the main unit will be turned off. ( > 8) ¾ One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [ Í /I] on the main unit to turn the [...]

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    42 VQT4D57 No sou nd. Low volu me. Dist orted so und. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ Check connections t o speakers and other equipment. ( > 11 s 14) ¾ Ensure the s peaker settings for y our speakers are c orrect. ( > 37) ¾ T o o utput audio from a device connected with an HDMI cab le, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the [...]

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    Reference 43 VQT4D57 Cannot charge or operate. ¾ Check that the iP od/iPhone is connected firm ly . ( > 22) ¾ The battery of the iPod/iPhone is depleted. Charge the iPod/iPhone, and then operate again. ¾ When unexpected op eration occurs while using the iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/ iPhone again or try to restart the i Pod/iPhone. Disto rted[...]

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    44 VQT4D57 Messages The following messages or service numbers may appear on the TV or unit’ s display . Cannot play . ¾ Y ou inserted an incompatible disc. Cannot play on this uni t. ¾ Y ou tried to play a non-compatible image. ¾ Confirm “SD” on the unit’ s display is not displayed and re-insert the card. No disc inserted. ¾ The disc m [...]

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    Reference 45 VQT4D57 H  or F  (“  ” st ands for a number . ) ¾ Check and corr ect the speaker cable connections. ¾ There is someth ing unusual. ¾ Check the unit us ing the troubleshooting guide. If the service number remains displayed, do the f ollowing. If the service number remains displayed despite doing the above, reques t[...]

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    46 VQT4D57 S pecificat ions * The impedance of all the speakers is 3 ≠ . * This unit supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. S pecifications are subject to change without notice. GENERAL Powe r consum ptio n: 80 W Powe r consum ptio n in standby mo de: Approx. 0 .1 W Power supply [For[Aus tralia[ and[New[Ze aland] : AC 220 V t o 240 V , 5 0 Hz [...]

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    Reference 47 VQT4D57 ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible. File format File format Extension Reference MP3 “.MP3”, “.mp3” This unit supports ID3 tags, but only titles, artist names and album names can be displayed. JPEG “.JPG”, “.jpg” ≥ MOTION JPEG and P[...]

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    48 VQT4D57 Supplement al informatio n ∫ Display la nguages list ∫ Language code lis t [For[Aust ralia[ and[New[Zealand] [Excep t[Austra lia[and[ New[Zeal and] (Inside of product) Display Language Display Language Dis pla y Language Language Code Language Code Language Code ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR RUS English French German Italia[...]

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    Reference 49 VQT4D57 “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby L[...]

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    50 VQT4D57 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the softw are developed i ndependently by or fo r Panasonic Corp oration, (2) the softwar e owned by thir d party and l icensed to Pa nasonic Corpor ation, (3) the softwar e licensed under the GNU General Publi c License, V e rsion 2 (GPL v2 ), (4) the softwar e licensed under the GNU[...]

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    Reference 51 VQT4D57 SC-BTT190GNGSGA-VQT4D57 _mst.book 51 ページ 2 012年1月12日  木曜日 午前9時 59分[...]

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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation 2012 VQT4D57 F01 12SY 0 SC-BTT190GNGSGA-VQT4D57 _mst.book 53 ページ 2 012年1月12日  木曜日 午前9時 59分[...]