Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound SystemSc Pt480 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-PT480
[_P_] [PC]RQTX1101-P
until 
2009/12/16
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
§For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
≥Please note that the actual controls and components, menu 
items, etc. of your DVD Home Theater Sound System may 
look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with 
the remote control, but you can perform the operations on 
the main unit if the controls are the same.SystemSC-PT480
Main unitSA-PT480
Speaker 
systemFront speakersSB-HF480
Center...

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[Note]
The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions (e.g. Press [Í]1) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.
RETURN
VOL
STOP
123
456
78
0
9
SLEEPVOL
TV
INPUT
SEARCH
SKIP
SLOWSKIP
PLAY
PAUSESEARCH
OK
DVDiPod
EXT-IN RADIOMUTE
FUNCTIONS
START
 TOP MENU
1010
EXIT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
– REPEAT PLAY MODE
–CH SELECTSOUND SURROUND W.SRD FL DISPLAY
CANCEL
PLAY
LISTMENU









 










SELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE VOLUMEPOWER



iPod
Pull
open
SC-PT480...

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
  
Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you 
operate the unit using the supplied remote control.
You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control 
operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.
1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “AUX”.
2 Press and hold [1]: on the main unit and [2] on the remote control 
until the main unit’s display shows...

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
RQTX1101
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .  below
Quick Start Guide
step 1 Positioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
step 2 Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Speaker...

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How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field.
Note the following points:
≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in 
excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
≥For optional wall mount, refer to page 19.
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (
13/32z) away from the system for 
proper ventilation.
Setup example (“Surround layout (Recommended)”: Standard 
surround placement)
Place the...

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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
Basic setup example
[Note]
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI§2 cable, 
make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (B9).
§1 Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the 
settings necessary to output the audio.
§2 Only when connecting to a ARC compatible TV. Refer to 
“Alternative video connection” for details. (Bbelow)
[\\\\\HDMI\AV\OUT\\\\\]
This connection provides the best picture...

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The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary 
settings.
≥Language
Select the language used on menu screen.≥TV aspectSelect the aspect to suit your TV.≥Speaker layoutSelect “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode or “Front layout 
(Alternative)” mode according to your speaker layout (B6, 
Positioning).
≥Speaker checkListen to speaker output to confirm speaker connections.≥Speaker outputMake surround sound setting for speaker output.≥TV audioSelect the audio input connection from your TV....

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
FM frequency step
Main unit only
The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. You may need to change this 
setting if the tuner seems to skip over the correct frequency for stations in 
your area.
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum 
frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency 
changes and the step is changed.
e.g. 87.9...

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
≥The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect 
with some sources.
≥
You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects 
are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
[Note]
When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or 
the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” is 
the selected source.
“SRD” lights in the main...