Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Bt730 Operating Instructions

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ASpeaker cable sticker  (included)
B Connector
Be sure to match the number on each sticker with the 
connector color.
	≥ 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. Verify 
the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the speaker before 
connecting the appropriate cable.
≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place...

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STEP 2 : Positioning
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field.
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.
[BT730] [BT330]
Using “Auto Speaker Setup” ( >19) is a convenient way to get 
the ideal surround sound from  your speakers when you are 
unable to place them.
	≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32z) away from the system for 
proper...

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STEP 3: Connections
Turn off all equipment before connection and re ad 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.
[BT730]
[BT330]  [BT230]  
Speaker cable connection
-
+
5
2
1366FRONTCENTER
SUBWOOFERRL
+
6
LS / RB LB / RS
SPEAKERS
ENCEINTES
SURROUND (3 - 6    )   
AMBIOPHONIQUES
SURR
L
SIDE R
SIDE





Main unit
Surround selector
The surround...

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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 pi cture may not be displayed properly.
≥ Turn off all equipment before connection.
∫ OPTICAL IN
≥After making the digital audio connection, make settings to 
suit the type of audio from your digital equipment ( >30).
∫ HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link...

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source ( >23).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available when using an ARC compatible TV)
With this function it is possible to receive the digital audio signal from the TV without connecting any other audio cables.
≥ Select “ARC (TV)” as the audio input source ( >23).
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the settings to output digital audio.
	≥To enjoy TV audio...

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Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.
Radio antenna connection
Using an indoor antenna
FM ANT(75   )

Main unit
AFM indoor antenna  (included)
B Adhesive  tape
Affix this end of the antenna where reception is 
best.
Using an outdoor antenna
FM ANT

 
(75   )
A FM outdoor antenna  [Using a TV antenna
(not included)]
The antenna should be installed by a competent 
technician.
B 75 ≠ coaxial cable (not included)
C Antenna plug  (not included)
Main unit
e.g.,
[BT730] Digital...

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The following services can be used when this unit is connected 
to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated  (> 21)
≥ You can enjoy the BD-Live ( >27)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA CAST ( >34) For details about connection method, refer to the instructions 
supplied with the connected equipment.
≥
It may not work properly depending on the equipment or 
environment used.
Connection to a broadband network
∫ Using LAN (ethernet) cable ∫Using Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional)
A LAN Cable (not...

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STEP 4: AC power supply cord connection
AAC power supply cord  (included)
B To a household AC outlet A
AC power supply cord  (included)
B To a household AC outlet
C Ferrite core
≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC  power, even when it is turned off ([BT730] [BT330] : approx. 0.05 W*,  [BT230]: approx. 
0.1 W*,  [BT730] Wireless system: approx. 0.2 W). In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for a...

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STEP 6: Smart setup / Easy setup
The Smart setup / Easy setup assists you to make 
necessary settings.
Follow the on-screen prompts to make basic settings for the 
system.
[BT730] [BT330]  : Smart setup
[BT230] : Easy setup
Preparation
≥Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode 
(e.g., VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to 
this unit. 
≥ [BT730]  [BT330]  : Place the Auto speaker setup microphone at 
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Before you perform the wireless network settings on this unit, 
confirm the set up of your Wireless router (Access point) is 
done correctly on your PC.
1Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press 
[OK].
2Follow the on-screen instructions and 
make the settings with [3,4] and press 
[OK].
For wireless LAN connection:
If you are using a Wireless router (Access point) that supports 
WPS, you can easily perform the  settings by selecting “WPS 
(PUSH button method)”.
Otherwise, perform the settings by...