Panasonic SC-BTT505 manual

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    VQT5F80-2 EB until 2014/05/24 Owner ’ s Man ual <Operations> Blu-ray Disc TM Home Theater So und System Mode l No. SC- BTT8 85 SC-BT T505 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTT885. Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read t hese instructio ns carefully before us ing this product, an[...]

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    2 VQT5F 80 Precautions Unit T o reduce the risk of fire, e lectric shock or produ ct damage, ≥ Do not expose t his unit to rain, moisture, drippi ng or splashing. ≥ Do not p lace ob jects filled w ith liqu ids, suc h as vase s, on thi s unit. ≥ Use only the reco mmended accessor ies. ≥ Do not remove cover s. ≥ Do not repai r this unit by [...]

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    3 VQT5F8 0 The following lim its are in p lace regarding the usage of this unit. Y ou must be aware of th ese limits be fore using this uni t. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incid ental damage which may arise due to a failur e to obey these limit s, or to any condition of use or disuse of this uni t. ≥ Dat a transmit ted and rece[...]

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    4 VQT5F 80 T a ble of con tents Prec autio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gett ing st arted Package contents and accessories . . . . . . . . 5 Unit and media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playa ble medi a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    5 Getting started Playback TV & Radio Advanced operations Reference VQT5F8 0 Getting start ed P ack a ge contents an d accessories Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit. ∫ Par ts number P ackage con tents (SA-BTT885) (SA-BTT505) FRONT (SB-HFS5810) SURROUND (SB-HFS5810) FRONT (SB-HFS5310) SURROUND (SB-HFS53[...]

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    6 VQT5F 80 ∏ 1 R emote contr ol (N2QA YB000969) ∏ 2 Ba tteries fo r remote control ∏ [BTT885] 2 AC m ains lead s [BTT505] 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00106) ∏ 1 F M ind oor an tenn a (RSA0045) ∏ 2 S heets of sp eaker cable s ticke r  ≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions are correct as of February 2014. These may be [...]

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    7 Getting started VQT5F8 0 Play able media ≥ See pages 8 and 45 for more information o n the types of con tent that can be play ed. Devi ce Media m arkings Devi ce type s Conten ts format BD-Video Vid eo BD- RE Video, JPEG , MPO BD-R Video, MKV , Xv id DVD -V ide o Vid eo DVD -R Video, A V CHD, MKV , Xvid, J PEG , MPO, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV , W M A[...]

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    8 VQT5F 80 ∫ Types of discs that cannot be played by this unit Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described. ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ HD D VD ∫ R e gion management infor mation The unit can playback B D-Video/DVD-Video discs of the following region[...]

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    9 Getting started VQT5F8 0 Control reference guide ∫ Using the remote contr ol Insert the batteries t o the termina l so that it ( i and j ) matches those in the remote control. Point it at the remote contr ol signal sensor on this unit. ( > 10) 1 T urn the unit on and off 2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters 3 Cancel 4 Sel[...]

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    10 VQT5F 80 1 Disc tray 2 USB port ( > 15, 20) 3 Remote control signal sensor Distance: Within approx. 7 m. Angle: Approx . 2 0 e up and d own, 30 e left and r ight 4 Display 5S t o p ( > 18) 6 S tart play ( > 18) 7 Open or close t he disc tray ( > 15) 8 Adjust the volume of the main unit 9 St a ndby/ on switch ( Í /I ) ( > 14) T ou[...]

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    11 Getting started VQT5F8 0 Setting up the system Follow the “Owner’s Manual <Setup>” to set up the system first. ∫ Speak ers ≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system to avoid noise gener ated by resonance. ≥ For opt ional wall mount, refer to page 36. Centre speaker ≥ Put it on a rack or shelf not to int erfere [...]

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    12 VQT5F 80 ∫ When the connecting devices hav e an HDMI ter minal  ≥ When connecting to a device that outputs 4K signals, connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI1 IN terminal of the unit. ≥ HDMI standby p ass-through Even if this system is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI1 IN or HDMI2 IN termin[...]

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    13 Getting started VQT5F8 0 The following services can be used when t his unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( > 15) ≥ Y ou can enjoy BD-Live ( > 19) ≥ Y ou can enjoy Network Service ( > 25) ≥ Y ou can access other dev ices (H ome Network) ( > 26) ≥ This unit supports Wi-Fi Direct TM and can make a wirel[...]

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    14 VQT5F 80 Settings The following settings can be performed anytim e in the Setup menu. ( > 32, 33) After connecting your new home theatre for the first time and pressing [ Í ], the basic settings screen will appear . Preparation T urn on th e TV and select the ap propriate video in put. 1 Press [ Í ]. Setup screen appears . 2 Follow the on-s[...]

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    15 Getting started VQT5F8 0 Occasionally , Panason ic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature oper ates. These updates are available free of charge. This unit is capable of check ing the firmwar e automatically when connected to the Int ernet via a broadband connection. When a new firmware version is ava[...]

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    16 VQT5F 80 HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu. Preparation T urn on the T V and select the appropriate video input. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. ≥ After network s ervice introduction banner is shown, the HOME menu is displayed. –When connected to t he network, the banner content m ay be changed. ?[...]

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    17 Getting started VQT5F8 0 Multi User Mode Multi User M ode allows individuals to customize settings and switch to their saved settings easily . Up to four people c an use the un it with their own settings. The following settings can be personalized: ≥ The use r icon ≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu ≥ The specific settings ( > 27 , 30) A T he[...]

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    18 VQT5F 80 Pl ayba ck Play back 1 Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. 2 Select the item to play and press [OK]. Repeat this step 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 TV screen and so on. ≥ When the [...]

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    19 Playback VQT5F8 0 Preparation Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV . ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV . ≥ Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen . ≥ 3D S ettings ( > 29, 31)  ≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue. In the event that [...]

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    20 VQT5F 80 Using the iP od/iPhone Comp atib le iPod/i Phone (as of Febur ary 2014) ≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using this u nit. ≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone. ≥ iPod/iPhone c ompatibility assures m usic playback and battery charge funct ions of this unit as a hom e theatre [...]

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    21 Playback VQT5F8 0 Enjo ying Bl uetooth ® ∫ Restrictions o f use ≥ All devices must conform to standards set by Bluetooth SIG , Inc. ≥ Usage with all Bluetooth ® devices is not guaranteed. ≥ Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be different. ≥ This syst em supports Blu[...]

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    22 VQT5F 80 For NFC-c omp atible Andr oid TM devices only (Android TM version 4.1 or higher) Simply by tou ching an NFC-compatible Bluetooth ® device on the unit, you can complet e all preparations, from registering a Bluetooth ® device to establishing a connection. 1 T urn on t he NFC feature o f the device. 2 T ouch and hol d your device on t h[...]

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    23 Playback TV & Radio VQT5F8 0 TV & Radio “HDMI CEC” This unit support s “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Elect ronics Cont rol) funct ion. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational det ails. Preparation Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( > 34). (The default setting is “On”.) When the unit starts playback, the[...]

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    24 VQT5F 80 Listening to the Radio Y ou can preset up to 30 channels. Preparation Press [SELECTOR] several t imes to select “FM”. 1 Press and hold [ST A TUS] to select “LOWEST” or “ CURRENT”. LOWE ST T o begin auto preset with the lowest frequency (FM87.50). CURRENT T o begin auto preset with the current frequency .* * T o change the fr[...]

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    25 TV & Radio Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 Advanced operations Enjo ying Netw or k Ser vice Network Service allows you to access some specific websites su pported by Panasonic. * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥ Network connect ion ( > 13) ≥ Network set tings ( > 14) 1 Press [INTE[...]

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    26 VQT5F 80 Home Netwo r k f ea tur e Before using the following f eatures, be sure to configure the connected equipm ent on your Home Network. Y ou can enjoy the c ontent you are v iewing on a Miracast-compatible smartphone, et c. on the big screen of y our TV . ≥ Compatible with Android TM device, ver . 4.2 and above and Miracast certified. For[...]

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    27 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 Y ou ca n use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit). Possible applicati ons: * DMC compatible software should be installed. Preparation Perform s teps 1 and 2 . ( > 26) 3 Per form the “R emote Device Settings”. ( > 33) [...]

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    28 VQT5F 80 ∫ R andom Select whether or not to play randomly . ∫ St art Sl ideshow S tart t he slideshow . ∫ St atu s Show the status messages. ∫ Rot ate RIGHT ∫ R ota te LEFT Rotate the still picture. ∫ Wall pap e r Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME menu. ( > 16) ∫ Ic on Regi stration Set the still picture as your use[...]

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    29 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 “Surround Effects” and “Sound Effect s” can also be set by using the [SOUND] on the remote control. ∫ Sur round Ef fect s Press [OK] to show the following settings: ¾ BD/DVD (Multi-ch Source): ¾ TV/CD (2ch Source) : ∫ Sou nd Effec ts Press [OK] to show the following settings: ¾ Equalizer Y ou can selec[...]

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    30 VQT5F 80 Setup menu Change the unit’s settings if necess ary . The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby . Some items are com mon to the Option m enu. Y ou can get the same eff ect with both menus. About M ulti Use r Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HO[...]

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    31 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 ∫ Sur round Ef fect s ( > 29) ∫ Sound Ef fect s ( > 29) ∫ Dynamic Range Compression Y ou can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly . (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby T rueHD only) ≥ “Autom atic” is effective only when playing Dolby T rueHD. ∫ Digital A udio O utpu t Pre[...]

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    32 VQT5F 80 ∫ Sound track Preference Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Enter a code ( > 4 6) when you selec t “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ∫ Subtitle Preference Choose the language for the subtitle. ≥ If “Autom atic” is selected and the language selected[...]

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    33 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 ¾ Netw ork Service Set tings ( > 25) Press [OK] to show the following settings: Time Zone Set th e unit’ s time to matc h your loc ation. ≥ Som e Network Service c ontents require the time zone to be set. Set time zone if necessary . Summer Ti me Select “On” when using summer time. ¾ Netw ork Drive Conn [...]

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    34 VQT5F 80 ¾ Screen Saver Function This is to prevent image retention on the screen. ≥ When t his is set to “On”: If a list of playbac k content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen switche s to HOME menu automatically . ≥ While playing an d pausing, etc., this funct ion is not available. ¾ O n-Screen[...]

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    35 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 ∫ Quick St art S peed of start up from standby mode is increased. ≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be powered and the idle power consumption will increase so compared to when set to “Off ”. ∫ Firmware Update ( > 15) Press [OK] to show the following settings: ¾ Au tomatic Update Che[...]

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    36 VQT5F 80 Speak er installa tion opti on Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in dam age to the wall and speakers and pers onal injury . Y ou can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ T he wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should [...]

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    37 Advanced operations VQT5F8 0 Secure the speaker. Using the tie down area on the rear of the speak er and a cord (not supplied), secur e the speaker to a wall anchor (not suppli ed) permanently attached to the wall. 1 Thread a cord to the speaker . ≥ Use a cord of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over 10 k g . e.g., Front sp[...]

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    38 VQT5F 80 Reference T roubleshooting guide Before requesting s ervice, please perfo rm the following checks. If t he prob lem remai ns unres olved, c onsult your dealer for instructions. ∫ Unit does not respond to remote control or unit’s buttons. Disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the AC m ains lead. The following do[...]

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    39 Reference VQT5F8 0 This unit doe s not re cognize t he USB connection correctly . ¾ Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable. If it still does not recognize the connection, turn this unit off and on again. ¾ USB devices may not be reco gnized by this unit when connected using the following : j a U SB hub j a USB ext ension cable ¾ If you conne[...]

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    40 VQT5F 80 No sou nd. Low volu me. Dist orted so und. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ Check connections to s peakers and other equipment. ¾ Ensure the speaker settings for y our speakers are c orrect. ( > 31) ¾ T o output audio from a device connected wit h an HDMI cab le, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu. ( &g[...]

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    41 Reference VQT5F8 0 Pairi ng cannot be done. ¾ Check the Bluetooth ® device condition. The device cannot be connected. ¾ T ry pairing t he device again. ¾ This system might be connect ed to a different device. Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again. The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through this system . [...]

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    42 VQT5F 80 The wireless link in dicator does no t light. ¾ Ensure the AC mains lead is connected properly . Pairi ng canno t be don e. ¾ Disconnect and reconnect the AC mains lead of the main unit and the wireless system, and do pairing again. ( > 31 , “Wireless System Pairing”) Cannot play . ¾ Y ou inserted an incompatible disc. Cannot [...]

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    43 Reference VQT5F8 0 FIN ¾ The firmware update is com plete. SET OK ¾ The stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset stat ion. ERROR ¾ Automatic presetting is unsuccessf ul. Preset the stations manuall y . TUNED/STEREO ¾ S t ereo broadcasting o r stereo sound is selected. TUN ED ¾ Monaural broadcasting or monaural sou nd is sele[...]

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    44 VQT5F 80 ≥ The impedance of all the speakers is 3 ≠ . * This unit supports “HDMI CEC” function. S pecifications are subject to change without notice. TERMINAL SECTION USB slot USB2.0 2 system Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 system Wireless LAN St andard Compliance: IEEE802.1 1 n/g/b/a Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band Security: WP [...]

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    45 Reference VQT5F8 0 ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible. ≥ File formats that are not supported by your DLNA server cannot be played. Vid eo Photo Audio * Only when the file is transcoded by DLNA server. File f or mat File format Extension Reference MKV “.MKV”, ?[...]

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    46 VQT5F 80 “A VCHD” is a trademark o f Panasonic C orporation and Sony Corporati on. Java is a register ed trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Manufacture d under license from Dolby Labora tories. Dolby , Pro Logic, and th e double-D symbol ar e trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories. For DTS patents, se e http://patent s.dts.com. Ma nufactu[...]

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    47 Reference VQT5F8 0 Copyright 2 004-2013 V erance Corporatio n. Cinavia TM is a V erance Corporation tr ademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide p atent s issued and pending un der license fro m Ve rance Corporati on. All rights reserved. This product i ncorporates the fo llowing softwar e: (1) the sof tware devel oped independen[...]