Panasonic SC-BT730 manual

until 2010/02/18 Operating In structions Blu-ray Disc Home Theate r Sound Sys tem Model No. SC-BT730 SC-BT330 SC-BT230 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum pe rformance and safety , please r ead these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please r ead the instructions completely[...]

2 VQT2M1 3 Getting star ted CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA T ION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSEL F . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. W ARNING: TO REDUCE TH E RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SH[...]

3 VQT2 M13 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 handy for future referenc e. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Fol[...]

4 VQT2M1 3 T able of co nte nt s IMPORTANT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 3 Getting s tarted Accessory ................... ................... ................... . 5 Control referen ce guide .......... .................... ....... 6 •Remote c ontrol ........... ...... .... .. ....... .... .. ...... ..... .. ...... .... .. .... 6 •Main un i t [...]

Getting started TV Radio Playback Other devices Advanced operations Reference Optional speaker settings 5 VQT2 M13 Getting star ted Indicates features applicable to: [BT730] : SC-BT 730 only [BT330] : SC-BT330 only [BT230] : SC-BT 230 only ≥ Some accessori es and external devices me ntioned in these o perating instructions that are not included w[...]

6 VQT2M1 3 Control ref erence gu ide 1 Turn the unit on and off ( > 19) 2 Display the Ho me screen of V IERA CAST ( > 34) 3 Select title num bers, etc./Enter numbers or characters ( > 34) [CANCEL]: Cancel 4 Basic playback control buttons ( > 25) 5 Select preset radio stations 6 Show status messages ( > 25 ) 7 Show T op Menu/Direct Na[...]

Getting started 7 VQT2 M13 1 St andby/on switch (POW ER Í /I ) ( > 19) Press to sw itch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In s t andby mode, the unit is still consuming a sma ll amount of power . 2 Power i ndica tor The indicator lights when t his unit is turned on. 3 Connect iPod/iPhone ( > 32) 4 Adjust the volum e of the main[...]

8 VQT2M1 3 Playable discs /Car ds ∫ Discs tha t cannot be played in this unit Any other disc t hat is not specifically sup ported or previously described. ≥ 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM ≥ DVD-RAM that cannot be removed f rom cartridge ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA di scs ≥ DivX discs ≥ [...]

Getting started 9 VQT2 M13 ∫ Finalize DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by a recorder , etc. needs to be finalized by t he recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions. ∫ BD-Video This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby T rueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Mast[...]

10 VQT2M1 3 STEP 1 : Prep ari ng the spe akers [BT730] [BT3 30] Caution ≥ Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near . ≥ When carry ing speakers, hold the stand and base parts. Preparation ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assem bly on it. ≥ For wall mount, refer to page 40. ≥ Keep the [...]

Getting started 11 VQT2 M13 A Speaker cable sticker (included) B Connecto r Be sure t o match the number on each sticke r with the connector c olor .  ≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. ≥ Don’t use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. V[...]

12 VQT2M1 3 STEP 2 : Positioning How you set up your speakers can af fect the bass and the s ound field. Setup exam ple Place the front, center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. [BT730] [BT3 30] Using “Auto S peaker Setup” ( > 19) is a conv enient wa[...]

Getting started 13 VQT2 M13 STEP 3: Connect ions T urn off al l equipment before connection and re ad the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all ot her connections are complete. Connect to the terminals of the same color . [BT730] [BT330] [BT2 30] S peaker cable connection - + 5 2 1 3 6 6 FRONT CENTER [...]

14 VQT2M1 3 The basic c onnection is shown in t he included Easy Set ting Guid e, however , there are more connection examples to opt imize your syst em setting.  ≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the pi cture may not be displayed properly . ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection. ∫ OPTI[...]

Getting started 15 VQT2 M13  ≥ T o enjoy TV audio f rom this home theat er system’s speakers, se lect “DIGIT AL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source ( > 23). ARC (Audio Return Channel) (Avail able when using an ARC compatible TV) With this function it is possible to receive the digital audio signal from the TV without connecting any[...]

16 VQT2M1 3 Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor . Radio a ntenna con nection Using an indoor antenna FM ANT (75 )   Main unit A FM indo or ant enna (included) B Adhesive ta pe Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Using an outdoor antenna FM ANT    (75 ) A FM out door an ten na [Using a TV antenna (not [...]

Getting started 17 VQT2 M13 The following services can be us ed when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( > 21) ≥ Y ou can enjoy the BD-Live ( > 27 ) ≥ Y ou can enjoy VIERA CA ST ( > 34) For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment. ≥ It may not wo [...]

18 VQT2M1 3 STEP 4: AC po wer supply cord connec tion A AC power supply cord (included) B T o a household AC outl et A AC power supply cord (included) B T o a household AC outl et C Ferrite core ≥ Connect only af ter all other conn ections are complete. ≥ This unit consum es a small amount of AC power , even when it is turned off ( [BT730] [BT3[...]

Getting started 19 VQT2 M13 STEP 6: Smart setup / Easy setup The Smar t setup / Easy setup assi sts you to make necessar y setti ngs . Follow the on- screen prompts to make basic settings for t he system. [BT730] [BT3 30] : Sm a rt s e tup [BT230] : Easy setup Preparation ≥ T urn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g., VIDEO[...]

20 VQT2M1 3 Before you perform the wireless network settings on this unit, confirm the s et up of your Wireles s router (Acces s point) is done correctly on your PC. 1 Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK]. 2 Follow t he on-screen instruct ions and make the settings with [ 3 , 4 ] a nd press [OK]. For wireless LAN connection: If you a[...]

Getting started 21 VQT2 M13 Network Easy Setting (Int ernet Connect ion Check)  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ Y ou can perform this setup anyt ime by selecting “Network Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. ( > 38) ≥ Y ou can redo these settings individually using “Network”. ( > 38) ≥ If you exper[...]

22 VQT2M1 3 STEP 7: Reprogramming the remote control When other Pa nasonic produc ts respond to this remote control Change “Remote Control Code” ( > 38) on the main unit and the remote con trol (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together and it responds to this remote control. T o change the code on the main uni[...]

Getting started 23 VQT2 M13 ST ART menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from the ST ART menu. 1 Press [S TART]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select th e item and press [OK]. e.g., BD-Video T o exi t the screen Pre s s [S T ART]. ∫ Selecting the source by the remote control  ≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media. Playback Vie w[...]

24 VQT2M1 3 Enjoying sound effect s from a ll sp eakers 1 Press [SURROUND] se veral times to select the effect. ≥ The selected effect wi ll only be displayed on the main unit. 2 While “M ANUAL” is displayed, pre ss [ 2 , 1 ] and se lect the de sired effect. ∫ Adjusti ng speaker l evel during p lay 1 Press and hold [–CH SELECT ] to activat[...]

Getting started Playback 25 VQT2 M13 Playback Playing video cont ent s [BD] [DV D] [CD] [SD] Prep aration T urn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Insert th e media. Pla y starts. ≥ If the menu is displayed, press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to selec t the item and p ress [OK]. [...]

26 VQT2M1 3 1 Press [SUB ME NU] 2 Select an item and pres s [OK]. ≥ Depending on the played contents if you perform “Screen Aspect”, there m ay be no effect. ≥ When “TV Aspect” ( > 37) is set to “4:3 ” or “4: 3 Letterb ox” , the “Zoom” effect is disabled.  ≥ Depending on the media and contents, displayed items are di[...]

Playback 27 VQT2 M13 Some BD-Liv e content available on the B lu-ray discs m ay require an Internet account to be cr eated in order to access the BD-Live cont ent. Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the dis c for information on acquiring an account. 1 Connect to the network. ( > 17 ) 2 Insert an SD c ard (with 1 GB or more free s[...]

28 VQT2M1 3 1 Press [SUB ME NU]. 2 Select an item and pres s [OK].  ≥ Depending on the media and contents, displayed items are different. ≥ When a still picture with large number of pixels is played, the display interval may become longer. Even if the setting is changed, the display interval may not become shorter. ≥ When both a music CD a[...]

Radio Playback 29 VQT2 M13 Radio Listening to the Radio Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 Press [RADIO] to se lect “FM”. 2 Press [ST A TUS] to select the position to start the auto preset search. LOWEST: T o begin auto preset wit h the lowest frequency (FM87.9 or FM87.5) . CURRENT: T o begin auto preset wi th the current frequency .* * T o change[...]

30 VQT2M1 3 TV Enjoying TV with un it’ s speakers Prep aration T urn on your TV and select the appropriate audi o input mode [AUX, ARC, D-IN 1 or D-IN 2] to suit the connections to this unit. ( > 23) Y ou can enhance stereo sources with surround sound effect. 1 Press [SURROUND] se veral times to select the effect. 2 While “MANU AL” is disp[...]

TV 31 VQT2 M13 Linked operat ions with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ”) Preparation 1 Set “VIER A Li nk” t o “On ” ( > 37). (The default s etting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” operat ions on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 T urn on all “HDA VI C ontrol” compatible equipment and select this unit’s[...]

32 VQT2M1 3 All connected equipment compatible with “HDA VI Control”, including this unit, automatically turns of f when you switch the television off. Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV (When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDA VI Control 2 or later.) Select “Video” in “Power Off Link?[...]

TV Other devices 33 VQT2 M13 Preparation ≥ Make sure t hat the “IPOD” source is sele cted. Press [iPod] to select the source. ≥ T o view photos/v i deos from the iP od/iPhon e Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings f or your TV . ≥ T o display the picture, t urn on the TV and select the appropriat[...]

34 VQT2M1 3 Adva n ced op er at ion s Enjoying VIERA CAST TM Y ou can access a selection of Internet services f rom the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example Y ouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (C urrent as of December 2009) Preparation ≥ Network connection ( > 17) ≥ Network setting ( > 20) 1 Press [VIERA CAST]. Message is displayed. Please r[...]

Advanced operations 35 VQT2 M13 Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’ s display .) Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media. Select “O f f” to cancel. Random Select whether or not to play random. Playback In formation W indow Displays the following. P[...]

36 VQT2M1 3 Setup menu Change the unit’s sett ings if necessary . The settings remain intact even if you swit ch the unit to standby . 1 Press [S TART] and p ress [ 3 , 4 ] to sel ec t “Other Functions” and pr ess [OK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sel ect the menu and pres s [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 ,[...]

Advanced operations 37 VQT2 M13 7.1ch Audio Reformatting Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1ch. ≥ If "Off" is selected, soun d is played over the original number of channels (Note that in the case of 6.1ch audio, playback will be at 5. 1ch.) Audio reformatting is enabled in the f ollowing c[...]

38 VQT2M1 3 TV Audio Input Select the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations. Network Easy Setting ( > 20) Network Settings Perform networ k-related settings individually . Press [OK] to show the following settings. Remote Control Code Change the rem ote control code, when other Panasonic prod ucts r eac t to t his r emo te co ntr[...]

Advanced operations 39 VQT2 M13 Delay time For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all t he speakers, e xcept for the subwoof er , s hould be the same distance from the seating position. If either distance A or B is less than C ( > below), find the difference in the relevant table and adjust the delay time to make up f or the difference. 1[...]

40 VQT2M1 3 Optiona l spe a ker settin g s S peaker inst allation option Y ou can at t ach all of the speakers (e xcept subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g (22 lbs) per screw . Consult a qualified buil ding contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Impr[...]

Reference Optional speaker settings 41 VQT2 M13 Reference T roubleshoot ing guide Before requ esting ser vice, pleas e perform the following s teps . The followi ng do not indic a t e a problem wit h t his unit: ≥ Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥ Image disturbance during search. ∫ Unit does not respond to the remote contr ol or front p anel bu[...]

42 VQT2M1 3 Vide o is no t outp ut. ≥ Set the “High Clarity Sound” in the playback menu to “Of f” to use the VIDEO OUT terminal. ( > 35) Vide o is no t outp ut in high defi nition. ≥ Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup menu are set properly . ( > 37) No subtitles. ≥ When progressive output is on, closed captions cann[...]

Reference 43 VQT2 M13 I can’t con nect to the netw ork. ≥ Confirm the network connection and settings. ( > 17, 38) ≥ Check the operating instructions for each device and connect acc ordingly . BD-Video or DVD-Video i s not played. ≥ Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or DVD-Video region number , and is not defective.[...]

44 VQT2M1 3 UPD  /  (“  ” sta nds f or a number .) ≥ The firmware is being updated. Please do not turn off power . [BT730] “ [W] ” is flashin g. ≥ There is no link between this unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireles s system is plugged into the household AC outlet and is turned on. ≥ Ensure that the digital tran[...]

Reference 45 VQT2 M13 *4 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture contents and folders: 3000 picture contents and 300 folders. *5 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture contents and folders: 999 picture contents and 99 folders. *6 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture contents and folders: 999[...]

46 VQT2M1 3 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. Patent #’s: 5[...]

Reference 47 VQT2 M13 Glossary A VCHD A VCHD is a new format (s t andard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to r ecord and play high-re solution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. Y ou can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video. Bits[...]

48 VQT2M1 3 S pecif ications GENERAL Power c onsumpt ion: 90 W Power co ns um ption in st an dby mo de [BT730] [BT3 30] : Approx. 0.05 W [BT230] : Approx. 0.1 W Power supply: AC 1 20 V , 60 Hz iPod/iP hone Con nector: DC OUT 5 V 500 mA MAX WIRELESS LAN C onnecto r: DC OUT 5 V 500 mA Dimensi ons (W k H k D): 430 mm k 54 mm k 287 mm (16 15 / 16 qk 2 [...]

Reference 49 VQT2 M13 Specifications are subject to change without notice. CENTER SPEAKER [BT730 ] SB-HC730 Ty p e : 2 WA Y 3 S PE AKER Bass-ref . Woofer : 3.5 cm k 10 cm (1 3 / 8 qk 4 q ) CONE TYPE T weeter: 2. 5 c m (1 q ) SE MI -DO ME TY PE Impe danc e: 6 ≠ Output sound pressure: 78 dB/ W (1 m) Freque nc y r a nge : 100 Hz to 30 kHz ( j 16 dB)[...]

50 VQT2M1 3 Gettin g Starte d Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERT O RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Divis ion of Panaso ni c Corpora t ion of Nort h Ame r i ca 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 USA an d Puer to Ric o O nl[...]

Reference 51 VQT2 M13 Limited W arranty ( Only fo r CANADA) Panaso nic Canad a Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMIT ED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defec ts in material and wor kmanship and agrees to rem edy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. LIMIT A TIONS AND EXCLUSI[...]

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