Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Bt228 Operating Instructions

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STEP 1: Preparing the 
speakers
1Use of the speaker cable stickers is 
convenient when making cable 
connections.
e.g. Front speaker (L)
A Speaker cable sticker  (included)
B Connector
Be sure to match the number on each sticker with the 
connector color.
2Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the 
wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond 
the wire insulation.
e.g. Surround speaker
	≥ For wall mount, refer to page 32.
≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse...

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STEP 3: 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.
Connect to the terminals of the same color.
The basic connection is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however, there are more connection examples to optimize 
your system setting.
	
≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed...

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “AUX (TV)” as a source ( >17).
	
≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source. 
	
≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source ( >17).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available when using an ARC compatible TV)
With this function it is possible to receive the digital audio signal...

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s 
speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 2 (CABLE/SAT)” or “D-IN 2” as 
a source ( >17). NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥
“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” ( >30)
Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.
Connection with Set Top Box, etc.
AUX
L
RL
ROPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO INOPTICAL1
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
OUT
OPTICAL 2

TV
AOptical digital audio cable
 (not included)
B Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD recorder, etc.
Refer to the operating instructions of...

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STEP 4: AC power supply cord connection
AAC power supply cord  (included)
B To a household AC outlet
≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.1 W*). In the interest of power 
conservation, if you will not be using this unit for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
*When the “Quick Start” setting is “Off”
STEP 5: Easy setup
The Easy setup assists you to make...

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STEP 6: 
Reprogramming the 
remote control
When other Panasonic products respond to this 
remote control
Change “Remote Control Code” (>31) on the main unit and 
the remote control (the two must match) if you place other 
Panasonic products close together and it responds to this 
remote control.
To change the code on the main unit.
1While stopped, press [START].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Other Functions” 
and press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4] to select “Setup” and press 
[OK].
4Press [ 3,4] to select...

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START menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from the START 
menu.
1Press [START].
2Press [3,4 ] to select the item and press 
[OK].
e.g., BD-Video
To exit the screen
Press [START].
∫ Selecting the source by the remote control
	≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.Playback
Viewing Picture Play back the contents.
To p  M e n u
(> 19)
Menu
(> 19)
Input Select Switches to each source.
BD/DVD/CD
SD card
iPod
FM Radio: To enjoy the FM radio 
(> 22)
AUX
*1: To...

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Enjoying sound effects 
from all speakers
1Press [SURROUND] several times to select 
the effect.
≥The selected effect will only be displayed on the main 
unit.
2While “MANUAL” is displayed, press 
[2, 1] and select the desired effect. ∫
Adjusting speaker level during play
1 Press and hold [–CH SELECT] to activate the speaker 
setting mode.
2 Press [–CH SELECT] several times to select the speaker.
Each time you press the button:
L R—)  C_)  RS_) LS_)  SW...

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Playback
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Playback
Playing video contents
[BD]  [DVD]  [CD] [SD]
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on 
the television.
1Press [ Í] to turn on the unit.
2Insert the media.
Play starts.
≥If the menu is displayed, press [3 ,4 ,2, 1] to select 
the item and press [OK].
≥ If play does not start, press [ 1PLAY].
∫ To show menus
You can show Top Menu, Direct Navigator or Pop-up Menu.
Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [POP-UP 
MENU].
≥Press [...

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1Press [SUB MENU]
2Select an item and press [OK].
≥Depending on the played contents if you perform “Screen 
Aspect”, there may be no effect.
≥ When “TV Aspect” ( >30) is set to “4:3” or “4:3 Letterbox”, 
the “Zoom” effect is disabled.
	≥ Depending on the media and contents, displayed items are different.
What is BONUSVIEW?
BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as 
picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc.
≥The usable functions and the operating method may vary 
with each disc, please...