Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Btt268 Owners Manual

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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 to the terminals of the same color.
Speaker cable connection
Radio antenna connection
∫ Using an indoor antenna ∫Using an outdoor antenna
Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.
A FM indoor antenna  (supplied)
B Adhesive  tape
Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. A
FM outdoor antenna  [Using a TV antenna (not 
supplied)]
The antenna should be installed by a competent 
technician.
B 75 ≠ coaxial cable  (not supplied)
C Antenna plug  (not supplied)
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6 PURPLE Subwoofer
5 GREEN Center speaker
2 RED Front speaker (Rch) 
1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)
4 GRAY Surround speaker (Rch)
3 BLUE Surround speaker (Lch)
Main unit
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
FM ANT
75 Ω
Main unit
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FM ANT75 Ω
e.g.,
Main unit
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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 picture 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. ( >20)
∫HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( >26) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the back cover). It is recommended that you use 
Panasonic’s HDMI 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)
A Audio cable  (not supplied)
B Video cable  (not supplied)  
A Optical digital audio cable  (not supplied)
B Video cable  (not supplied)
Connection to a TV
Connection for the standard picture and audio
AUX
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN
LR 
AUDIO OUT


VIDEO OUT
AUX
TVTo enjoy TV audio from this home theater 
system’s speakers:
1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the  Audio cable (not supplied).
2 Select “AUX” as a source (> 18)
.
Connection for the better audio
OPTICAL
OUT
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN

OPTICALVIDEO OUT
TVTo enjoy TV audio from this home theater 
system’s speakers:
1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the 
Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).
2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source  (> 18).
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≥When connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable, check the HDMI terminal on the TV. If the HDMI terminal is labeled 
“HDMI (ARC)”, you can connect the unit simply with a single HDMI cable.
≥ It is possible to playback 3D videos and 3D still pict ures by connecting this unit with a 3D compatible TV.
≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
∫ When the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
A HDMI cable  (not supplied)
∫When the HDMI terminal on the TV is not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
A HDMI cable  (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable  (not supplied)
Connection for the best picture and audio
HDMI
(ARC)

HDMI AV OUT (ARC)
TVWhat is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known 
as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. When 
you connect the unit to the terminal labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the 
optical digital audio cable that is  usually required in order to 
listen to sound from TV is no l onger required, and TV pictures 
and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
To enjoy TV audio from this home theater 
system’s speakers:
Select “ARC” as a source ( >18).
OPTICAL
OUTHDMI
HDMI AV  OUTOPTICAL
 
TVTo enjoy TV audio from this home theater 
system’s speakers:
1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the 
Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).
2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source 
(> 18).
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ARefer to the operating instructions of the 
respective devices for the optimal connections.
B Optical digital audio cable  (not supplied)
C Set Top Box (Cable/Satellite), etc.
Connection with Set Top Box, etc.
OPTICAL
OUT



OPTICAL
TV
e.g.,
To enjoy TV audio from this home theater 
system’s speakers:
1 Connect the STB and the main unit with the 
Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).
2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source  (> 18).
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The following services can be used when this unit is connected 
to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated ( >17)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live ( >21)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA CAST ( >29)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions 
supplied with the connected equipment.
STEP 4: AC power 
supply cord 
connection
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
A AC power supply cord  (supplied)
B To a household AC outlet
Main unit
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power, even when 
it is turned off. : approx. 0.4 W* 
* When the “Quick Start” setting is “Off”
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.
Connection to a broadband 
network
∫ LAN cable connection
A LAN Cable (not supplied)
B Broadband router, etc.
C Modem (Broadband) *Provided by ISP
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when 
connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN 
terminal can damage the unit.
LAN




Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket 
outlet immediately if any problem occurs.


Main unit
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STEP 5: Easy setup
The Easy setup assists you to make necessary 
settings.
Follow the on-screen prompts to make basic settings for the 
system.
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.
1Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
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.
2Follow the on-screen instructions and 
make the settings with [ 3,4,2,1] and 
press [OK].
Language
Select the language used on menu screen.
TV Aspect Select the aspect to suit your TV and preference.
Speakers position Specify the positioning of the surround speakers.
Speaker check Check if the connection to each speaker is valid.
Speaker Output Make surround sound setting for speaker output.
Cinema Surround Plus (Effective when the surround layout is selected in 
“Speakers position”.)
The function creates the sound of virtual speakers to 
enhance the realistic surround feeling as if the sound 
comes from all directions.
TV Audio Select the audio input connection from your TV,
[item with “(TV)”].
Quick Start Speed of startup from power off is increased.
3Press [OK] several times to finish the “Easy 
setup”.
After completing “Easy setup”, you can perform “Network Easy 
Setting”.
	≥You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy setup” in the Setup 
menu. ( >34)
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The configuration of your network is about to begin. If you 
failed to make the settings, refer to “When you experience 
problems with settings”.
Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)
Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)
	≥Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network Easy Setting” in 
the Setup menu. ( >34)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. ( >34)
≥ 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.
If you have more than one Panas onic player/recorder and the 
remote control operates both products at once, you will
need to change the remote control code on one product to 
prevent this occurrence. ( >34, “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]  > [OK] (“Setup”) 
>  select “Others”  > [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. (>34, “System 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”. (> 34)
Network Easy Setting
When you experience problems 
with settings
DisplayCheck the 
following
1. LAN cable connection  :Fail ≥Connection of 
the LAN 
cables ( >15)
2. IP address setting :Fail
3. Connection to gateway :Fail
1. LAN cable connection  :Pass
≥Connection 
and settings of 
the hub and 
router
≥ Settings of “IP 
Address / 
DNS Settings” 
(> 34)
2. IP address setting :Fail
3. Connection to gateway :Fail
1. LAN cable connection  :Pass
2. IP address setting :Pass
3. Connection to gateway :Fail
DisplayCheck the following
Cannot find the server.
(Error code: B019) ≥
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary 
DNS” Settings of “IP Address / 
DNS Settings” ( >34)
Failed to connect to the 
server.
(Error code: B020) ≥
The server may be busy or the 
service may have been 
suspended. Please wait a few 
moments, and then try again.
≥ Settings of “Proxy Server 
Settings” ( >34) and the router.
OK
Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)
YesNo
Complete.
1. LAN cable connection         
2. IP address setting
3. Connection to gateway
LAN cable is not connected.
Please check the connection.
Select “Yes” and press [OK] to check network
connection again. Select “No” and press [OK]
to finish Network Easy Setting.
: Fail
: Fail
: Fail
OK
Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)Complete.
- Connection to the Internet       :   Fail(Error code: B019)
Failed the connection test.
Cannot find the server.(Error code: B019)
Please refer to the owner's manual for the cause of
the error and the solution for it.
Press [OK].
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.
≥ While the reading indicator is displayed, do not turn off the 
unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of 
the media’s contents.
≥ When removing the SD card, press on the center of the card 
and pull it straight out.
∫ Selecting the source by the remote 
control
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 [3,4,2, 1] to select the item and 
press [OK].
≥ When a media is inserted, contents selection screen for 
that media is displayed.
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.
≥ To return to HOME menu, select “HOME” or press 
[RETURN] several times.
To show the HOME menu
Press [HOME].
	≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ When the selector is switched, it may take time to playback the selected 
video and/or audio.
*1 “(TV)” is displayed next to items set for TV AUDIO input.
*2
“(CABLE/SATELLITE)” is displayed next to DIGITAL IN when set for 
CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO input.
ButtonSource
Select disc drive or SD card drive
BD/DVD or SD card (SD) ( >20)
Select iPod/iPhone, FM tuner or external 
audio as the source
iPod (IPOD) ( >27)
FM Radio (FM) ( >24)
To enjoy sound from the TV ( >25)
AUX
*1
ARC*1
DIGITAL IN*1(D-IN)
To enjoy sound from other devices 
( > 25)
DIGITAL IN
*2(D-IN)
SD CARD
VOLOPEN/CLOSE
DISC/SD
iPodRADIO/EXT-IN
Videos/
Photos/
Music DiscPlay back the contents. 
(>
20, 23, 24)
≥ When multiple contents 
are recorded, select the 
types of contents or the 
title.
SD card
Internet 
Content
Displays the Home screen of VIERA CAST 
(>
29)
iPod All
(>27)
Music
Videos
FM Radio
To enjoy the FM radio ( >24)
EXT IN
AUX*1When using an Audio cable
ARC
*1When using an HDMI cable 
(Available when using an 
ARC compatible TV)
DIGITAL IN
*1, 2When using an Optical 
digital audio cable
Sound Select sound quality (equalizer). ( >19)
Others Setup(> 31)
SD Card 
Management
(> 21)
Wallpaper
Changes the screen 
background of the HOME 
menu.
Home theater
HOME
OK Videos Music
Photos
EXT IN
FM Radio
Sound Others
iPod
Internet
Content
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Enjoying sound effects 
from all speakers
1Press [SURROUND] several times to select 
the effect.
STANDARD
Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded.
Speaker output varies depending on the source.
MULTI-CHANNEL
You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as 
the surround even when playing a 2-channel sound or 
non-surround sound.
MANUAL
≥The selected effect will only be displayed on the main 
unit.
2While “MANUAL” is displayed, press 
[2, 1] and select the desired effect.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
Suitable for movie software, or the one recorded in Dolby 
Surround.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources.
7.1CH VIRTUAL SURROUND
You can enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel surround-like effect using 
5.1-channel speakers.
SUPER SURROUND
You can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereo 
sources.
2CH STEREO
You can play any source in stereo. Sound will be output to 
the front speakers and the subwoofer only.
≥When you set to “7.1CH VIRTUAL SURROUND“, 
“SUPER SURROUND“ and “2CH STEREO“, “Cinema 
Surround Plus“ ( >31) is not activated.
∫Adjusting speaker level during play
1 Press and hold [ jCH SELECT] to activate the speaker 
setting mode.
2 Press [ jCH SELECT] several times to select the speaker.
Each time you press the button:
L R: Front speaker (left and right: only the balance is adjustable.)
≥Press [ 2,1] to adjust the balance of the front 
speakers.
C: Center speaker
RS: Surround speaker (right)
LS: Surround speaker (left)
SW: Subwoofer
≥ The channels not included in the playing audio will not 
be displayed (subwoofer is  displayed even if it is not 
included).
3 Press [ 3] (increase) or [ 4] (decrease) to adjust the 
speaker level for each speaker.
s6 dB to  r6 dB
∫ Changing the sound modes
1 Press [SOUND] several times to select the mode.
≥The selected mode will only be displayed on the main 
unit.
2 While the selected mode is displayed
Press [ 2,1 ] and select the desired setting.
EQUALIZER You can select sound quality settings.
FLAT
Cancel (no effect is added).
HEAVY
Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR
Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT
For background music.
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
You can adjust the amount of bass.
1 (Weakest effect) to  4 (Strongest effect)
≥The setting you make is retained, and recalled every 
time you play the same type of source.
H.BASS You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy 
bass sound can be heard clearly , even if the acoustics of 
your room are not optimal.
≥The setting you make is retained, and recalled every 
time you play from the same type of source.
CENTER FOCUS
(Effective when playing audio containing center 
channel sound.) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like 
it is coming from within the TV.
WHISPER-MODE SURROUND You can enhance the surround effect for low volume 
sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.)
	≥ The sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some 
sources.
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound 
effects/modes are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound 
effects/modes off.
Enjoying surround sound 
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Playb ack
Playing video contents
[BD] [DVD]  [CD]  [SD]
1Insert the media.
If the menu is displayed, press [OK] or [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to 
select the item. ( >18)
2Press [ 3,4] to select the title and press 
[OK].
When a message screen is displayed while playing back 
3D compatible video software, play back in accordance 
with the instructions.
∫ To show menus
You can show Top Menu, DIRECT NAVIGATOR or Pop-up Menu.
Press [POP-UP MENU, TOP MENU].
≥Press [ 3,4, 2,1 ] to select the item and press [OK].
∫ To show the status messages
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.
	≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press 
[∫STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television 
screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display may change or may not 
appear.
≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video which have been 
dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media.
These functions may not work depending on the media and its 
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 [SEARCH
6] or 
[SEARCH5 ].
≥Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH 6] or 
[SEARCH5 ].
≥BD-Video and AVCHD:  Forward direction [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 you want to play.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
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: Forward direction [ 1] (;1 ) only.
1Press and hold [jAUDIO] to activate the 
audio setting mode.
2Press [ jAUDIO] several times to select the 
audio.
You can change the audio c hannel number or soundtrack 
language, etc.
∫ Selecting the type of audio from the 
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
 terminal
Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL IN terminal on 
the main unit.
1 Press [EXT-IN] several times to select “DIGITAL IN” (D-IN).
2 Press and hold [ jAUDIO] to activate to select the type.
3 Press [ jAUDIO] several times to select the type.
MAIN
SAP*
MAIN rSAP*  (stereo audio)
* “SAP” = Secondary Audio Program
(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)
≥ “MAIN” or “SAP” is not available if “On” is selected in 
“PCM-FIX” of “DIGITAL IN”. ( >32)
	≥Audio that is input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN or AUX terminals are not 
output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.
Other operations during play
Stop
Pause
PlayBD-Video T1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
Current position
e.g. BD-Video
To t a l  t i m e
Elapsed time in the title
T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
Search/Slow-motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Changing audio
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