Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Btt490 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.(Continued on the next page)
Assembling the front speakers
Thread the speaker 
cable through the base.
Slide the speaker cable 
into the groove.
Speaker cable
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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.≥When connecting speakers with the optional wireless system SH-FX71  (> 10), use the supplied 
speaker cables of SH-FX71.
e.g., Surround speaker
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.
Speaker connection
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∫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”. (>37)
∫TV Audio
≥To output TV audio from this units s peakers, you need to switch the selector. (>20)
∫ OPTICAL IN
≥After making the digital audio connection, make settings to  suit the type of audio from your digital equipment. (>37)
	≥Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
* If the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the connection of the optical digital audio cable is not 
required.
Connection to a TV
Best quality
OPTICAL
OUTHDMI
Optical digital 
audio cable* 
(not supplied)
HDMI cable (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.
Standard picture and better audio
Standard picture and audio
OPTICAL
OUT
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN
Optical digital audio 
cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN
LR 
AUDIO OUT
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
FM antenna connection
Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or 
pillar where the reception is best.
FM indoor antenna (supplied)
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∫When the connecting devices have an HDMI terminal
	HDMI standby pass-throughEven if this system is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI1 IN (CABLE/SAT) 
or HDMI2 IN terminal will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal (the sound will not be output from this 
system). Even while the unit is in the standby mode, you can change the input signal HDMI1 IN (CABLE/SAT) or HDMI2 IN by 
pressing [EXT-IN] on the remote control.
∫When the connecting devices do not have an HDMI terminal
Other device connection
AV IN
(ARC)AV  O U TAV  O U T
e.g.,Set Top Box, etc. Video game, etc.
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
OPTICAL
OUT
e.g.,
Optical digital audio cable 
(not supplied)
Set Top Box, etc.
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The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥Firmware can be updated  (> 19)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live ( >24)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA Connect ( >30)
≥You can access other devices (Home Network) (>31)
≥This unit supports Wi-Fi DirectTM and can make a 
wireless connection to wireless devices without 
router. You can use this function when enjoying Home 
Network feature, etc. Internet access is not available 
while connected via Wi-Fi Direct
TM. (>31, 38)
For details about connection method, refer to the  instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
This unit can be connected to  a wireless router wirelessly.
≥ 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.
≥ See page 3 for the precautions  of wireless LAN connection.
≥ 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.
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 (>49) 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.
VOLT ADJ110
127V220
240VAC power supply cord
(supplied)
To a household AC outlet (For units with PX printed on the packaging)
Before connecting the AC power supply cord;
Set the voltage at the bottom of the main unit.
≥Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the voltage selector to the 
appropriate position for the area in which this system is used.
≥If the power plug does not fit your AC 
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor 
(supplied). If it still doesnt fit, contact an 
electrical parts distributor for assistance.
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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. ( >39)
≥ 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 ( >19, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, 
please be sure that you know your 
encryption key (password).
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
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode. 
 Current setting  :  Wired
 
OKRETURN
Wireless connection
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. ( >38)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network 
Settings”. (> 38)
≥ 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. ( >40, “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. 
(> 40, “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”. (> 40)
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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 
USB memory or a USB HDD. The USB port on 
the rear panel is only for the Communication 
Camera.
Enjoying TV with unit’s 
speakers
1Connect the TV and the main unit. 
(> 14-15)
2Press [EXT-IN] several times to select the 
appropriate external input mode. 
(>21)
≥ 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” (> 37) 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 CARD
VOLOPEN/CLOSE
Selecting the type of audio
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