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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-PT950
SC-PT1050
SC-PT953
The illustration shows SC-PT950.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number “1” or “ALL”.
Wireless surround
Example:
1
speakers
2
1 ALL
4
[PT1050]
Wireless subwoofer
5
High-quality picture
HDMI capability, Advanced
progressive scan and more.
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XM Satellite Radio
Enjoy a variety of digital radio
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0064 En_p01-02.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 5:33 PM [PT950] : indicates features applicable to SC-PT950 only. Dear customer [PT953] : SC-PT953 only Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and [PT1050] : SC-PT1050 only safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-PT950 SC-PT953 SC-PT1050 ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT950, Main unit SA-PT950 SA-PT953 SA-PT1050 SC-PT953 and SC-PT1050 for a variety of regions. Front spea
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:33 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 step 5 iPod connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 step 6 AC cord connections. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Simple Setup Getting step 7 Preparing the remote control . . . . 11 Started step 1 Assembling the front speakers . . . . 4 step 8 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 11 step 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Speaker installation options . . . .
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 4 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:00 AM step 1 Assembling the front speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 6. Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. 2 Front speakers 2 Stands (with cable)
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:39 PM step 2 Positioning How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 6. [Note] 13 Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( /32 q) away from the system for proper ventilation. Setup e
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 6:04 PM 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). Notes on speaker use ≥Use only supplied speakers Front speaker Center speaker Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be Attach to a wall without the negatively affected. base and the stand ≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the following cas
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 7 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:26 PM step 3 Cable connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. 1 AUX COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L PB Y Main unit R PR VIDEO (The illustration shows SC-PT1050.) OPTICAL OUT AV OUT IN 1 Audio and video connections Basic setup example Cable TV box or video cassette recorder (not included) To your cable TV serv
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 5:35 PM step 3 Cable connections Wireless system 2 3 FM ANT FM ANT Main unit 75 75 LOOP LOOP ANT GND ANT GND (The illustration shows XM XM LOOP LOOP AM AM ANT ANT SC-PT950 for U.S.A. EXT EXT and Canada.) Speaker connections 2 ≥Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. Speaker cable sticker (included) [PT950] [PT953] Main unit Attach the correspondin
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 9 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna ≥ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. [Using a television antenna (not ≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. included)] ≥ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. Leave the AM § 75 ≠ coaxial cable ≥ The antenna should be installed by a FM ANT loop antenna 75 (not included) compete
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:59 PM step 5 iPod connection Proceed to step 6 if you are not going to enjoy iPod with the main unit. ∫ Charging the iPod For SC-PT953, use an optional SH-PD10 Universal Dock for iPod. Dock adapter for Dock adapter for Dock adapter for iPod nano 2nd iPod 5th generation iPod 5th generation iPod (not included) generation (aluminum) (video) (60GB, 80GB) (video) (30GB) ≥ Connect the iPod firmly. (2GB, 4GB, 8GB) The indicator lights up when the
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0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:49 AM ∫ [PT1050] Before using your wireless subwoofer Perform the pairing procedure below to use your wireless subwoofer. Preparation ≥Ensure all connections are completed. ≥Turn on the main unit and reduce the volume. 1 Turn on your wireless subwoofer. 2 While pressing [ 5/ 9] on the main unit, press the numbered button [3] on the remote control until “P” lights in the main unit’s display. 3 While “P” is displayed, press [I/D SET]. I/D S
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 12 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Select the source [DVD]: DVD/CD (11) [TUNER/BAND]: FM/AM (29), XM (30) [N, O SELECT]: DVD/CD, FM/AM, XM, AUX (34)/ MUSIC P. (34)/ Television operations D-IN (34) ([PT1050]) / OPTION (34) Refer to “Operating the television” below. The below function is available only when using the optional Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX85. Turn the main unit on/off (11) [2ND
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AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF 0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 13 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:27 PM Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I] Turn the main unit on/off. Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still ∫ / -TUNE MODE / —FM MODE < OPEN/CLOSE consuming a small amount of power. (16) Stop playing (16)/ Open/Close the disc drawer (16) Select the tuning mode (29) Adjust the FM reception condition (29) 5 DISC SELECTOR DISC EXCHANGE Select a disc directly (16)
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 14 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Indicated in these Disc Logo Remarks instructions by DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs Music discs with video Video CD [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) [CD] Music discs CD Recorded discs (±: Playable, k: Not playable) Recorded on a Recorded on a personal DVD video §6 Disc Logo computer, etc. Finalizing recorder, etc. §2 §4 [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 15 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM ∫ Tips for making data discs Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” ≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps “.wma” ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected. ≥ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates). [MP3] DVD-RAM “.MP3” ≥ Compatible compression rate: DVD-R/RW “.mp3”
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:37 PM Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. OPEN CLOSE POWER 1 Power on. 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥ To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP]
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Y A L P H C 0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:52 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 36 to 39). Using the remote control Select On-screen — 1 item select 2 Register Numbered buttons +, VOLUME [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 12 3 e.g. To select 12: , SKIP , SLOW/SEARCH [ S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 4 5 6 STOP, PAUSE 5 [VCD] with playback control 8 9 7 [PT950] [PT953] GROUP Press [ ∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC ONE TOUCH PLAY 0 10 function, and then
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0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:53 PM Convenient functions CD MODE Playing CDs sequentially [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. Select an applicable disc before playing (➜ Checking and 1 5 selecting the disc, left). Numbered While stopped buttons Press [CD MODE]. USB DISC S.SRD TG KARA D.MIX MONO SLP 1 DISC DVD CD MODE STOP PLAY Press [ 1 PLAY]. 2 QUICK OSD ≥ If all loaded discs are DVDs, CD Mode
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 19 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM To change the selected program PLAY MODE 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and Random play 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) To clear the selected program Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
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PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:39 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu (➜ left) is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [ 3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Numbered Groups and contents are displayed. Multi buttons Contents only List , SLOW/SEARCH Tree Groups only Thumbnail Thumbnail images [JPEG] STOP To go to next group [WMA] [MP3] , , , Next group ENTER
