Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Btt490 Owners Manual

							Getting started 
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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. (
>37)
Network
FM Radio Videos/Photos/Music
Sound
iPod
Others
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 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
HDMI IN1
HDMI IN2
HDMI1 IN (CABLE/SAT) 
and/or HDMI2 IN terminal 
(> 16)
Network 
Service
Displays the Home screen of 
VIERA Connect. ( >30)
Home 
Network
DLNA Client ( >31)
Media Renderer ( >31)
To enjoy the FM radio ( >29)
HOME
Home theater
Videos Music
Photos
Network
Personalize 
1st user
EXT INFM Radio
SoundOthersiPodOK
DiscPlay back the contents. (>23)
≥ When multiple contents are 
recorded, select the types 
of contents or the title.
SD Card
USB
Select sound quality (equalizer). (
>34)
All
(> 26)
Music
Videos
Setup
(> 35)
SD Card 
Management
(> 24)
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.
Following settings can be personalized.
≥The user icon
≥ The wallpaper of Home menu
≥ The audio and picture settings ( >32, 35)
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. 
(> 40)
∫ 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  >30)
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”. (>38)
	≥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. ( >32, “Icon 
Personalization”)
HOME
Home theater
Videos Music
Photos
NetworkEXT INFM Radio
SoundOthersiPod
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. 
(> 32, “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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							Getting started 
Playback
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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 [SEARCH 6] 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.
Operations during playback
Stop
Pause
Search/Slow-motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Changing audio
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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 Preparation
Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT 
terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI 
Cable. (
>14, 16)
≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.
≥ Play back following the instructions displayed 
on the screen.
≥ 3D Settings ( >35, 37)
	≥Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel 
well or are experiencing visual fatigue.
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other 
discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest 
your eyes.
≥3D images may not output as settings of “HDMI 
Resolution” and “24p Output”. ( >36)
≥When playing back 3D photos from “Photos” screen, select 
from the “3D” list. (Still pictures in “2D” are played back in 2D.)
If “2D” and “3D” indications are not displayed, press [R] to 
switch the view of playback contents.
With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus 
contents that use Internet access.
For this BD-Live function, insertion of an SD card 
is necessary along with Internet connection.
1Perform network connection and settings. 
(>17, 18)
2Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free space.
≥ The SD card is used as the local storage.
3Insert the disc.
∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD 
cards
Select “SD Card Management” in the Home 
menu ( >21), then select “BD-Video Data 
Erase” or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].
	≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary 
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc 
and/or visit their website.
≥ “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for 
certain discs ( >39).
Displaying menus and 
playback information
Show top menu/pop-up 
menu
Show the status messages
PlayBD-VideoT1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
A
CD
B
                                    
Date           11/12/2007 
Size            500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment 1 / 26
Enjoying 3D video and 
photos
Enjoying BD-Live
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							Playback
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Play a slideshow of photos and make various 
settings during the playback.
1Insert the media.
2Select “Photos”.
3Select an item and press [G].
The following items can be set.
	≥Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back 
with this unit.
≥When a music CD, a USB device with music recorded, and an 
iPod/iPhone are inserted/connected to this unit, iPod/iPhone 
has priority to played back as background music.
Using the iPod/iPhone
Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of January 2012)≥Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest 
software before using this unit.
≥ Compatibility depends on the software version 
of your iPod/iPhone.
≥ iPod/iPhone compatibility assures music, video 
and photo playback and battery charge 
functions of this unit as a home theater system.
* Playback functions on the main unit may be limited in the 
“All” mode.
	≥In some locations, reception status of an iPhone may be 
poor when it is loaded on this unit.
≥When the iPhone receives a call while connected to this unit, 
playback, etc. of the iPhone may stop.
To prioritize the operation with the iPhone connected to this unit, 
make the setting so that the iPhone does not receive calls.
≥Avoid using Wi-Fi mode on your iPhone while the network 
functions or surround speakers on this unit are in use 
wirelessly.
 About recharging the battery
≥ iPod/iPhone will start recharging regardless of whether this 
unit is on or off.
≥ “IPOD CHARGING” will be shown on the main unit’s 
display during iPod/iPhone charging in main unit standby 
mode.
≥ iPod/iPhone will not be recharged after the battery charge 
completion.
Slideshow
Start 
SlideshowStart the slideshow.
You can display still pictures in 
the selected folder one by one at 
a constant interval.
Display 
IntervalChange the display interval.
Tr a ns iti on  
EffectSelect the effect when sliding 
pictures.
Repeat PlaySet whether to repeat the 
slideshow.
Soundtrack
Set whether to play background 
music.
≥You can select the soundtrack 
from USB device, Music CD 
and iPod/iPhone.
≥ Some media cannot be 
selected as the source 
depending on the case.
Soundtrack 
FolderSelect the folder from which the 
music files are played.
Random 
SoundtrackBackground music is played in 
random order.
iPod touch:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation
iPod nano:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
* generation
iPod classic
iPod: 5th* generation
iPhone 4S/ iPhone 4 / iPhone 3GS / iPhone 3G/ 
iPhone
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Preparation
≥Turn the main unit off or reduce the volume of 
the main unit to its minimum.
1Push the center of drawer ( A), and pull 
out fully until it clicks to open the dock.
2Attach the dock adapter ( B) until it is 
firmly in place.
≥ To purchase a dock adapter, consult your 
local dealer for iPod/iPhone.
3Connect the iPod/iPhone firmly.
≥Check that the connector has no dust or 
foreign materials before connecting.
≥ Make sure that the video cable connection is 
made to view photos/videos on the TV. Preparation
≥
To display the picture, turn on the TV and select 
the appropriate video input mode.
1Press [HOME].
2Select “iPod” and press [OK].
3Select the item to play.
≥Select “All” mode to display the photo.
≥ Repeat this procedure if necessary.
“All” mode
If “All” mode is used, you can use your iPod or 
iPhone to play back music/photo/video files. The 
remote control of this unit can be used to control 
iPod/iPhone operations.
Album artwork (For music playback only.)
e.g., music playback screen
≥If album artwork is not contained in the 
data, “ ” will appear on TV.
≥ Depending on the software version of your 
iPod/iPhone, the album artwork may not 
appear properly.
≥ Some operations may not work while 
reading the album artwork.
1Press [iPod] to select “IPOD”.
2Press [STATUS] several times to select the 
menus.
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select an item and press 
[OK].
≥ The setting of the playback mode will be kept until changes 
are made on the same iPod/iPhone.
≥ This function does not work when “All” is selected.
≥ Surround sound effect and sound mode are available.
iPod/iPhone Connection
The center of drawer

iPod/iPhone 
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
iPod/iPhone Playback
Other methods of playback
iPod
Ronaldo
-2:30
Good morning
45 of 1230
Happy days1:00
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							TV & RadioPlayback
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TV & Radio
VIERA LinkTM
“HDAVI ControlTM”
Preparation
1Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( >39).
(The default setting is “On”.)
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 
equipment and select this unit’s input channel 
on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI 
Control” function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are 
changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed, the 
input channel of the television will be 
automatically switched and the screen of this unit 
will be displayed.
When the television is off, the television will 
automatically turn on.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is  performed
(e.g., Home menu)
≥ This function does not work when the iPod/
iPhone selector is chosen. ( >26) All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI 
Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off 
when you switch the television off.
Playing music continuously even after turning 
off power to the television
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV 
(VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later.
Select “Video” in 
“Power Off link” (>39)
Only when TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” or 
later
By using the TV remote control, you can perform 
various playback operations and settings.
See the operating instructions of the TV for more 
details.
	≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending 
on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions for 
the TV.
≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you 
press certain buttons on the TV remote control.
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of 
November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control 
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with 
Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control 
functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard 
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a 
unique function that we have developed and added. As 
such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment 
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ 
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a 
convenient function which will link the 
operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV 
(VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”.
You can use this function by connecting 
the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the 
operating instructions for connected 
equipment for operational details.
Power Off link
Easy control only with 
VIERA remote control
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You can select whether audio is output from the 
unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the 
TV menu settings. Switch the audio output setting 
of the TV to this unit’s speakers.
When the TV is turned on, this unit will also 
automatically turn on.
1Press [HOME].
2 Press [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select “Others” and 
press [OK].
3Press [2,1] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select “Audio” and press [OK].5 Press [ 3,4 ] to select “TV Audio Input” and 
press [OK].
6 Press [ 3,4 ] to switch “AUX”, “ARC” or 
“DIGITAL IN” and press [OK].
≥ Select an audio input terminal connected to 
the unit.
	≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
When the STB power is turned on, this unit and 
the TV will automatically turn on. The video is 
output from the TV, and the audio is output from 
the speakers of this unit.
≥When “HDMI Standby Pass-Through” is set to 
“Yes” ( >36) this unit will not turn on.
Connecting the HDMI cable
≥The setting for audio output is not necessary 
when the unit is connected to the STB with an 
HDMI cable.
Connecting the optical digital audio cable
≥ When this unit and the STB are connected by 
an optical digital audio cable, the settings below 
are required to enable output of audio from the 
speakers of this unit.
1 Press [EXT-IN] to select “D-IN”.
2 Press [STATUS] to select “CABLE/
SATELLITE AUDIO ON”.
Set to “CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO OFF” when 
this unit and the STB are not connected by an 
optical digital audio cable.
Enjoying TV and STB with 
unit’s speakers
Select the TV audio
OPTICAL OUT
Optical digital audio 
cable (not supplied)
e.g.,
Select the STB audio
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
Set Top Box, etc.
e.g.,
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
Optical digital 
audio cable 
(not supplied)
Set Top Box, etc.
e.g.,
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							TV & Radio
Reference
Advanced 
operations 
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Listening to the Radio
You can preset up to 30 channels.
Preparation
Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. 
(> 15)
1Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2Press and hold [STATUS] to select 
“LOWEST” or “CURRENT”.
LOWEST:
To begin auto preset with the lowest 
frequency (FM87.9).
CURRENT:
To begin auto preset with the current 
frequency.*
* To change the frequency, refer to “Manual 
tuning and presetting”.
3Press and hold [OK].
Release the button when “AUTO” is 
displayed.
The tuner starts to preset all the stations it 
can receive into the channels in ascending 
order.
1Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2Press the number buttons to select the 
channel.
To select a 1-digit number
e.g., 1: [1] B[OK].
To select a 2-digit number
e.g., 12: [1] B[2].
Alternatively, press [ W,X] or [3, 4].
∫ Manual tuning and presetting
Select a radio broadcast.
1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press [SEARCH 6] or [SEARCH 5] to 
select the frequency.
≥ To start automatic tuning, press and hold [SEARCH 6], 
[SEARCH5] until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning 
stops when a station is found.
To preset the channel
3 While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [OK].
4While “P” is flashing on the display
Press the number buttons to select the channel.
	≥A station previously stored is overwritten when another 
station is stored in the same channel preset.
≥ The radio settings will be shown on the units display. 
(Some settings are also indicated on the TV screen.)
Presetting stations 
automatically
Listening to a preset 
channel
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Advan ced operatio nsEnjoying Network 
Ser vice
(NETFLIX, etc.)
You can access information services from the 
VIERA Connect Home screen via the Internet.
* Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice.
Preparation
≥Network connection ( >17)
≥ Network setting ( >18)
To enjoy video communication (ex. Skype
TM)  :
≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication 
Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W).
Depending on your location, this optional 
camera may not be available. Please consult 
your local Panasonic dealer for advice.
≥ For operating method refer to the following 
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
1Press [INTERNET].
≥The video communication service can be 
accessed directly by pressing [ ] button, 
and NETFLIX can be accessed directly by 
pressing [NETFLIX] button.
2Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from VIERA Connect
Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP 
MENU].
	≥ When playing content in the media, VIERA Connect cannot 
be accessed by pressing [INTERNET].
≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using the 
Setup menu items.
– When restricting the use of VIERA Connect
(> 39, “Network Service Lock”)
– When the audio is distorted
(> 38, “Audio Auto Gain Control”)
– When wrong time is displayed
(> 38, “Time Zone”, “DST”)
≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be 
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a 
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update 
notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not 
updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA Connect 
function. ( >19)
≥ VIERA Connect Home screen is subject to change without 
notice.
≥ The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their 
respective service providers, and service may be 
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without 
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the 
content or the continuity of the services.
≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not 
be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries 
and may be presented in specific languages.
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