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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-PT450
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number “4” or “ALL”.
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4 ALL
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Wireless system surround sound page 7
Optional wireless surround speaker connection.
High-quality picture page 24
HDMI capa
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Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. System SC-PT450 Main unit SA-PT450 Front speakers SB-HF450 Center speaker SB-HC450 Surround speakers SB-HS450 Subwoofer SB-HW550 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment CAUTION! and easily a
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Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other plac
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Table of contents GETTING STARTED Safety precautions ......................................................................................3 Accessories .............................................................................................. 5 Preparing the remote control .........................................................................5 Placement of speakers .................................................................................6 Speaker installation options ...........
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Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control 1 FM indoor antenna 1 Video cable (N2QAYB000093) 1 Sheet of speaker AC mains leads cable sticker 2 Remote control batteries Preparing the remote control Do not: � mix old and new batteries. 1 Insert so the � use different types of batteries at the same time. poles (+ and –) � heat or expose batteries to fl ame. match those in the � take apart or short circuit the batteries. remote contro
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Placement of speakers Setup example Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. Main unit 1 2 3 4 FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER (L, R) (L, R) � Use only supplied speakers Note Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound � You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if quality will be negatively affected. you play sound at high levels over extended periods. � Pl
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Set your surround free! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (example: SH-FX65) You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (example: SH-FX65). For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory. Remove the digital transmitter cover before installing any optional Panasonic wireless accessory. � Replace the cover when the digital transmitter is not in use. Digital transmitter cover PU
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Simple setup Making the connections Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. � Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is standby mode (approx. 0.8 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit
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Connect to the various television terminals. � Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. � Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly. � Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. 7 Television with an HDMI terminal HDMI-compatible television (not included) AV OUT AV IN HDMI cable (not included) Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable. � Set “Video Mode”
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Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions. � This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 33). 3 Shows the QUICK SETUP 2 Select screen “DVD/CD”. (Press and hol
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Disc information Discs that can be played Discs that can be played 7 Commercial discs Indicated in Disc Logo these Remarks instructions by DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs. Music discs with video. Video CD Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). CD Music discs 7 Recorded discs (‡: Playable, *: Not playable) Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, video recorder, etc. etc. *6 Disc Logo Finalizing *2 *4 DVD-RAM — * Not necessary ‡ ‡‡ * DVD-R/RW ‡‡ ‡‡ Necessary *3
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Overview of controls Main unit Main unit 3 /MEMORY Disc playback (14), Memorise the receiving radio stations (28) Standby/on switch [y/I] (14) Press to switch the unit from on to 7 /- TUNE MODE /– FM MODE standby mode or vice versa. In standby Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (28), mode, the unit is still consuming a small Adjust the FM reception condition (28) amount of power. MUSIC PORT jack Connect an external device (31) / 4 TUNE 3 0 OPEN/CLOSE Skipping or slow-search play, Op
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Remote control Remote control Television operations (33) Adjust the television volume (33) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (10) Switch the main unit on or off (14) FM (28) EXT-IN: AUX (31), MUSIC P. (31) Change the television’s video input mode (33) Select disc’s title numbers and etc., Start up and play a disc automatically, Enter numbers (15) Control both the home theater system and the television (32) Adjust the volume of the main unit (30) Select preset radio stations (28) Basic operations f
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Disc — Basic play Using the main unit Using the main unit 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 1 Power on. 3 Load a disc in the tray. 4 Adjust the volume and start playback. � Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. � For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use. U Using the remote control sing the remote control y DVD Numeric buttons CANCEL 1, ¡, 4, ¢, SLOW/SEARCH 4, 3, SKIP 7, STOP 3, PLAY 8, PAUSE MENU, TOP MENU, PLAY LIST DIRECT NAVIGATOR 5
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Stop Enter numbers The position is memorised while “RESUME” is (while stopped) on the display. � Press [3, PLAY] to resume. Example: To select 12, � Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position. Pause with Playback control (PBC) Press [7, STOP] and then press the � Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback. numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions. Note Search (during play) � The numeric buttons that can function depend on the number of tracks on the � Play speed increases up to 5 steps. VCD
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Advanced play Displaying current playback condition To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [5, ∞] to select an item, then press Functions Menu Basics Details [ENTER] again to confi rm. (\ page 19) To select all the items Off (No on-screen display) Example: While the “Chapter”, “Track” or 7 Basics “Content” fi eld is highlighted, press Example: [5, ∞] to select “ALL”. Current playback Elapsed Then press [ENTER] again to number play time confi rm. To change the s
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Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing data discs 7 Using the submenu 1 While the Navigation Menu is displayed Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\ page 22) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents. 2 To select an item. � Playing HighMAT™ discs (\ page 18). Playing items in order (Playback Menu) 1 Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Groups and contents are displayed Contents only Groups o
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Playing data discs using navigation menus (continued) Playing HighMAT™ discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs � Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the 1 disc. � You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing the programs 2 To select the item. 1 � Repeat this step if necessary. 2 To select the program. Example: Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu � Press [3] to show the contents of the program and the disc. Pl
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Using on-screen menus 2 Select the menu. Go to the 3 Make the settings. Select next menu Select Return to the Confi rm previous menu Confi rm Example: Example: Functions Functions Title 1/2 1 English Chapter 3/10 2 French Title 1/2 1 English Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Chapter 3/10 2 French Audio 1 English Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Subtitle 3 Spanish Audio 1 English Angle 1/2 Subtitle 3 Spanish Angle 1/2 1 Display the “Functions” 4 Press to exit. screen. Items shown differ depending on the t
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Using on-screen menus (continued) Functions Menu (continued) Marker (VR) Slideshow To turn the slideshow on/off To recall a marker recorded on DVD- On Off Video recorders To change the slideshow timing Press [5, ∞] ] Press [ENTER] 1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow) Angle (with multiple angles) Other (\ see below) To select a video angle Settings Rotate To rotate pictures Picture Other Settings 7 Picture Menu Play Speed Picture Normal To change play speed Mode Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances detail
