Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Btt196 Owners Manual

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STEP 2: Preparing the speakers
1Attach the stand to the base.2Tighten the 3 screws (supplied) securely.
3Attach the speaker.4Tighten the screw (supplied) securely.
	≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.
Attach the speaker cable sticker (supplied) and connect the speaker cables to the speakers.e.g., Surround speaker
Assembling the front speakers [BTT196] [BTT195]
Thread the 
speaker cable 
through the 
base.Slide the 
speaker 
cable into 
the groove.
Leave the 
space of about 
80 
mm (3 5/32q).
Connecting the speaker cables
SURROUNDLch
Push r: White
s: Blue line
Speaker cable sticker (supplied) Connector
Speaker indication
Speaker cable stickerConnector
FRONT Lch 1 WHITE
FRONT Rch 2 RED
SURROUND Lch  3BLUE
SURROUND Rch  4GRAY
CENTER  5 GREEN
SUBWOOFER  6 PURPLE
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STEP 3: Connections
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual.Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the same color.
∫HDMI
≥Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDM I cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use 
HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/ 9.8 ft.), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
≥Audio will be output through the systems speakers when “Off” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output”. (>33)
∫TV Audio
≥To output TV audio from this units s peakers, you need to switch the selector. (>17)
∫ OPTICAL IN
≥After making the digital audio connection, make settings to  suit the type of audio from your digital equipment. (>33)
*1If the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the connection of the optical digital audio cable is not required. *2It is also possible to use an audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. In this case, connect the AUX terminal on  
the main unit with the audio output terminal on the TV.
Speaker connection
Connection to a TV
OPTICAL
OUTHDMIL
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AUDIO OUT
Optical digital 
audio cable*1 
(not supplied)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Audio cable*
2 
(not supplied)
What is ARC?ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. This feature allows a home 
theater system to receive and play audio from the TV through a signal HDMI cable without additional wiring.
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	≥Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM antenna connection
Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or 
pillar where the reception is best.
FM indoor antenna (supplied)
Other device connection
OPTICAL
OUT
Optical digital audio cable 
(not supplied)
Set Top Box, etc.
e.g.,
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The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated  (> 16)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live ( >21) ≥
You can enjoy VIERA Connect (> 26)
≥You can access other devices (Home Network) (>27)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
≥Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor 
DY-WL5 (optional). Only DY-WL5 can be used.
Read the operating instructions for DY-WL5 thoroughly when using it.
≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router refer to
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
For additional information about this unit refer to 
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support (For U.S.A.)
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN  services provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cabl e in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
STEP 4: Connecting to an AC power source
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (>45) even when turned off. In the interest of power 
conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected.
Connection to the network
Wireless LAN connection
LAN cable connection
Wireless 
router, etc. Internet
LAN Cable (not supplied)
Internet
Broadband 
router, etc.
AC power supply cord (supplied)
To a household AC outlet
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STEP 5: Settings
After connecting your new home theater for the 
first time and pressing [ Í], a screen for the basic 
settings will appear.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input on the television.
1Press [ Í].
Setup screen appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions and 
apply the settings.
	≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy 
Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >35)
≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, 
then setting information on the TV such as “On-screen 
Language” is acquired by this unit.
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform 
“Easy Network Setting”.
Select “Wired” and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your 
connection settings.
Preparation
≥Obtain your network name ( >16, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, 
please be sure that you know your 
encryption key (password).
≥ If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is 
displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor  is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and 
reconnect it. If there is still no change in the 
display, consult your dealer for advice.
1Select “Wireless” and press [OK].
2Select “Search for wireless network” or 
“WPS (PUSH button method)” and press 
[OK], then follow the on-screen 
instructions and apply the settings.
∫
“WPS (PUSH button method)”
If you are using a wireless router that supports 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM), you can easily 
perform the settings.
∫ “Search for wireless network”
The available wireless networks will be displayed.
1 Select your network name and press [OK].
≥If your network name is not displayed, 
search again by pressing the [R] button on 
the remote control. Stealth SSID will not be 
displayed, in this case enter manually.
When your wireless network is encrypted
2 Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.
Easy Setting
Easy Network Setting
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode. 
 Current setting  :  Wired
 
OKRETURN
LAN cable connection:
 Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select Wired.
Wireless LAN connection:
 Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL5) to the USB 
 port and select Wireless.
 
Wireless SettingsSelect a connection method.
Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless 
access point about connection methods.
Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button method)
Search again
Wireless Settings
Reception
Select a wireless network for connection.
Network name (SSID)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
RG BYOKRETURNOPTION
Wireless SettingsEnter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.
Encryption Key
Set
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3Enter your encryption key (password).
To enter your network name (SSID) manually
If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in 
step  1, follow these steps.
1 To display the network name (SSID) input 
screen:
Press [HOME]  > select “Others”  > [OK]  > 
select “Setup”  > [OK]  >  select “Network”  > 
[OK]  > select “Network Settings”  > [OK]  > 
select “Wireless Settings”  > [OK]  > select 
“Connection Setting”  > [OK]  > select 
“Manual setting” >  [OK]
2 Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your  SSID.
≥If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step 2.
	≥Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that facilitates 
settings relating to the connection and security of wireless 
LAN devices. To see whether your wireless router supports 
WPS, check the wireless router operating instructions.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy 
Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >34)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network 
Settings”. (> 34)
≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for 
which you do not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless network 
environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you 
do not have usage rights may be displayed; however, 
using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings 
(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change. 
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform 
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the 
settings of the wireless router.
≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without 
encryption may result in the content of the communication 
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of 
data such as personal or secret information.
* SSID:
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by 
wireless LAN to identify a particular network. 
Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both 
devices.
If you have more than one Panasonic products 
and the remote control operates both products at 
once, you will need to change the remote control 
code to prevent this occurrence. ( >36, “Remote 
Control Code”)
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated 
firmware for this unit that may add or improve the 
way a feature operates. These updates are 
available free of charge.
This unit is capable of checking the firmware 
automatically when connected to the Internet via 
a broadband connection.
When a new firmware version is available, the 
following message is displayed.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME]  > select “Others”  > [OK] >  
select “Setup”  > [OK]  > select “System”  > 
[OK]  > select “Firmware Update” >  [OK] > 
select “Update Now”  > [OK]
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC 
power or perform any operation while the update 
takes place.
After the firmware is installed, “FINISH” will be 
displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart 
and the following screen will be displayed.
	≥ If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not 
connected to the Internet, then you can download the 
latest firmware from the following website and burn it 
to a CD-R to update the firmware.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
To show the firmware version on this unit. 
(> 36, “Firmware Version Information”)
≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take 
longer or may not work properly depending on the 
connection environment.
≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version, 
set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. ( >36)
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Wireless SettingsEnter your network name (SSID) to connect.
SSID
Set
Reprogramming the 
remote control
Firmware updates
New firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
The firmware was updated.Current Version: x.xx
RETURNOK
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Inserting or removing 
media
≥When inserting a media item, ensure that it is 
facing the right way up.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the card and pull it straight out.
≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB 
connection cable, the setup screen may be 
displayed on the connected equipment. For 
details, refer to the instructions for the 
connected equipment.
≥Use the front USB port when you connect a 
iPod/iPhone, USB memory or a USB HDD. The 
USB port on the rear panel is for the 
Communication Camera and the Wireless LAN 
Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional).
Enjoying TV with unit’s 
speakers
1Connect the TV and the main unit. ( >12)
2Press [EXT-IN] several times to select the 
appropriate external input mode. 
(>18)
≥ Reduce the volume on the TV to its 
minimum, and then adjust the volume of the 
main unit.
1Press and hold [ jAUDIO] to activate the 
audio setting mode.
2Press [ jAUDIO] several times to select 
the audio. (MAIN, SAP)
≥ Set 
“PCM-FIX” (> 33) to “Off”.
≥“SAP” (Secondary Audio Program) only 
works with Dolby Dual Mono.
	≥ You cannot change the audio type when the TV is 
connected to this unit via the AUX terminal.
SD CARDiPod
VOLOPEN/CLOSE
*
* (For details > 22)
Selecting the type of audio
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HOME menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from 
the HOME menu.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate 
video input on the television.
1Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2Press [OK] or [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select the 
item.
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this 
step.
EXT IN
When you want to output audio of an external 
device from this unit, select the name of the 
terminal to which you have connected the device.
If audio output from a TV or STB is selected, “(TV)” 
or “(CABLE/SATELLITE)” is displayed. (>33)
Network
FM Radio Videos/Photos/Music
Sound
iPod
Others
To  s h o w  t h e  H O M E
 menu
Press [HOME].
	≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ When the selector is switched, it may take time to play 
back the selected video and/or audio.
≥ To save on electricity, the power is turned off automatically 
if there is no button operation for about 30 minutes  when 
not playing back (such as when paused, displaying the 
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.). (Compatible with 
ENERGY STAR)
AUXAUX terminal
ARC
HDMI AV OUT (ARC) 
terminal
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal
Network 
Service
Displays the Home screen of 
VIERA Connect. ( >26)
Home 
Network
DLNA Client ( >27)
Media Renderer ( >27)
To enjoy the FM radio ( >25)
HOME
Home theater
Videos Music
Photos
Network
Personalize 
1st user
EXT INFM Radio
SoundOthers
iPod
OK
DiscPlay back the contents. (>20)
≥ When multiple contents are 
recorded, select the types 
of contents or the title.
SD Card
USB
Select sound quality (equalizer). (
>30)
To enjoy Music ( >22)
Setup
(> 31)
SD Card 
Management
(> 21)
Wallpaper
Changes the background of 
HOME menu.
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Multi User Mode
Multi User Mode is a function that enables 
switching of multiple settings easily.
Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own 
settings.
The following settings can be personalized.
≥The user icon
≥ The wallpaper of Home menu
≥ The audio and picture settings ( >28, 31)
A The user name and icon currently selected
B Personalize a new user and switch the 
users with colored buttons.
1Press [HOME].
2Press a colored button that indicates new 
user personalization.
3Select an item and change the settings 
according to the indications.
The following items can be set.
4Select “Confirm” and press [OK].
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu. 
(> 36)
∫ Using colored buttons
Press the colored buttons in the Home menu to 
switch to the user corresponding to the button.
∫Using facial recognition
(Only when connected to Communication 
Camera  >26)
1Press [OPTION] in the Home menu.
2Select “Facial Recognition” and press [OK].
3Turn the face to Communication Camera.
The camera determines the closest face from 
the face pictures of  the personalized users 
and displays the results.
4Press [OK].
≥To redo the facial recognition, press [RETURN]. 
∫ Using registered smartphones
When the unit is turned on using the registered 
smartphone, the user who registered the 
smartphone will automatically be selected.
≥Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (>34)
	≥To use smartphones as a remote control, installation of 
dedicated software is required. For more details, refer to 
the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
Personalizing a new user
Input Nickname Personalize a user name.
Select IconPersonalize a user icon. 
Select from illustrations
The image can be selected 
from prepared illustrations.
Create from PhotosIf the Communication camera 
is connected, you can shoot 
and personalize your photo.
≥
You can also select a 
photo in recording media 
as an icon. ( >28, “Icon 
Personalization”)
HOME
Home theater
Videos Music
Photos
NetworkEXT INFM Radio
SoundOthers
iPod
USER1A
USER1Personalize 
2nd userB
OK
Select 
Wallpaper Personalize a background of 
the Home menu.
≥
Other than prepared 
wallpapers, you can also 
select a photo in recording 
media as an wallpaper. 
(> 28, “Wallpaper”)
Personalize 
Smartphone Smartphone used as a 
remote control can be 
registered with respect to 
each user.
≥
Multiple users cannot be 
registered for one 
smartphone.
Switching the user
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PlaybackPlayback
1Insert the media.
Playback starts depending on the media.
2Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
	≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE 
DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished playback 
to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.
≥ MKV: Successive play is not possible.
≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video 
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted 
to the media.
Following functions may not work depending on 
the media and contents.
Press [ ∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [ 1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or 
you press [ ∫STOP] several times to display 
“STOP” on the unit’s display.
≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the 
resume play function does not work.
Press [ ;PAUSE].
≥Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart play.
Search
While playing, press [SEARCH6 ] or 
[SEARCH 5].
≥Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH 6] or 
[SEARCH 5].
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [SEARCH 5] only.
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
While playing or paused, press [:] or [9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track. While paused, press [
2] (2; ) or [1 ] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward 
or backward.
≥ Press [ 1PLAY] to revert to normal playback 
speed.
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [ 1] (;1 ) only.
Press and hold [ jAUDIO] to activate the audio 
setting mode.
You can change the audio channel number or 
soundtrack language, etc.
Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].
≥ Select the item and press [OK].
While playing, press [STATUS].
The status messages give you information about 
what is currently being played. Each time you 
press [STATUS], the display information may 
change or will disappear from the screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display 
may change or may not appear.
e.g., BD-Video
A T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
B Elapsed time in the title
C Current position
D To t a l  t i m e
e.g., JPEG
Operations during playback
Stop
Pause
Search/Slow-motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Changing audio
Displaying menus and 
playback infor mation
Show top menu/pop-up 
menu
Show the status messages
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