Panasonic SC-PT70EG-K manual

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    [EB] RQTX1019-B Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT70 until 2009/09/08 P7–9 QUICK ST ART GUIDE QUICK ST ART GUIDE QUICK ST ART GUIDE Dear customer Thank you for p urchasing this product. F or optimum performa nce and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this[...]

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    2 RQTX1019 Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety , please r ead the followin g text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a moulde d three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience . A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to b e replaced please ensu re that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amper e and that[...]

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    3 RQTX1019 [Note] The circled numbe rs indicated in the operating instructi ons (e.g. Press [ Í ] 1 .) correspond to the circled numbers in the above. RETURN VOL STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 PLA Y MODE VOL TV AV SEARCH SKIP SLOW SKIP PLA Y PA U S E SEARCH OK DVD RADIO EXT -IN MUTE F U N C T I O N S S T A R T T O P M E N U 10 SOUND SURROUND D I R E C T[...]

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    4 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Control reference guide Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. Y o u can operate thi s unit in anothe r mode by setting the remote control o perating mode to “REMOTE 2”. This unit an d remote cont[...]

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    5 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference RQTX1019 Getting S tarted Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    6 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer .care@panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK [...]

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    7 RQTX1019 Getting Started Notes on speaker use ≥ Use only supplied sp eakers Using other speakers can dama ge the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. ≥ Y o u can damage your sp eakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid dama[...]

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    8 RQTX1019 Basic setup example [\HDMIAVOUT \] This connection provides the best picture quality . Connect the HDMI cable (n ot included) f rom the HDMI A V OUT terminal o n this unit to the HDMI A V IN terminal on your TV . ≥ Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “O N” ( B 1 9, HDMI menu). ≥ Set “VIDEO FORMA T” in Menu 4 (HDMI[...]

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    9 RQTX1019 Getting Started Conserving power This unit consumes a small amount of power , even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.48 W). T o save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. Y ou will need to reset some memory items after plugging in this unit. [Note] The included AC mains l ea[...]

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    10 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Setting up the radio Up to 30 st ations can be set. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station. ≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually ( B right). ≥ The FM [...]

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    11 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources. ≥ Y ou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effect s off. “SRD” lights in this unit’s di[...]

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    12 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference [Effective only when “5.1ch layout” mode is selected in “S peakers posi tion” ( B 9, Easy setup settings) and playing 5.1-channel sound.] Basic play Preparation T o display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, A V 1, HDMI, etc.) to su[...]

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    13 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other modes of play This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode. Preparation ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DA T A” in “DVD-VR/DA T A” ( B 20, OTHERS menu) to pla[...]

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    14 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ∫ [JPEG] Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu T o go to ot her group 1P r e s s [ 3 ] 9 to select the group name. 2P r e s s [ 2 , 1 ] 9 to select the group and press [OK] 9 . ≥ T itles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ Y ou cann ot edit programs, p la[...]

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    15 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference (Continued on next page) SUBTITLE [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD onl y) T o select s ubtitle la nguage ≥ On i R/ i RW , a subtitle nu mber may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. [DVD-VR] (with su btitle on/off information) T o select “ON” or[...]

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    16 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Using the VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDA VI Control”. Y ou can use this function by connecting th e e[...]

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    17 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Home Cinema This unit’s speakers are active. ≥ When you turn on this unit, this unit’s speakers will be automatically activa ted. ≥ When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit’s speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and[...]

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    18 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference § 1 The original language de signated on th e disc is selected. § 2 Input the appropriate code from the l anguage code list ( B 4). § 3 If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear in that la nguage (if avai lable on the disc). RA TINGS Set a rati[...]

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    19 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference REGISTRA TION [DivX] Display the unit’s registration code. ≥ [SHOWCODE] Y ou need this registration code to purchase and pl ay DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content ( B 20). JPEG TIME Set the speed of the slidesh ow . Factory preset: [3SEC] ≥ 1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit steps)[...]

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    20 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference DEF AUL TS This returns all values in th e MAIN menu to the de fault settings. ≥ RESET The password screen is shown if “RA TINGS” ( B 18) is set. Please enter the same password, then turn the unit off and on again. DivX information ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Ce[...]

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    21 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Speaker inst allation option Y o u can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pilla r on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g per screw . Consult a qualified buildin g contractor when attaching the speakers [...]

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    22 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥ There may be differences in the display orde r on the menu screen and compu ter screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ ISO9660). ≥ This unit does not support multi-session. Only the defaul[...]

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    23 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference No response when any buttons are presse d. ≥ This unit cannot play discs ot her than the ones listed in these operating instructions. ( B 21) ≥ The unit may not be operati ng properly due to li ghtning, stati c electricity or s ome other external factor . Turn the unit off and[...]

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    24 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference The picture on the TV is not displayed correc tly or disappears. ≥ The unit and TV are using di f ferent video systems. Use a multi-system or P AL TV . ≥ The system used on the disc does not match your TV . – P AL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC TV . – This uni[...]

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    25 RQTX1019 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Specifications § 8 Rating with Low-cut filter equipped Amplifi er [Note] 1 S pecifications are subject to change witho ut notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. 2 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dol[...]

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    Panasonic Corporation Web S it e: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Mar keting Europe G mbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany C Panasonic Corporation 2009 RQTX1019-B F0809NP0 p Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temp[...]