Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Zt1 Operating Instructions

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„ Setup menu items
“REMOTE”              “INPUT MODE”        “RESET”
✽“BASS”✽“TREBLE”✽“BALANCE” 
“SPEAKERS”   
✽“DISTANCE”
  
✽“STB AUDIO”
“7.1CH  VS” 
“HDMI” “SOUND DLY”
“DUAL PRG”   “DRCOMP”  “
ATTENUATOR” 
“EXIT”
•  ✽ appears only when audio adjustment can be made.
• Select “EXIT ” and press [OK] to finish the setup mode.
Adjusting sound quality
You can adjust the level of bass and treble.
This setting is effective only when you perform stereo playback 
of 2-channel analog and PCM signals...

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Setting distances
You can make this setting when using the surround speakers.
This setting is not displayed under different conditions.
By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the listening-viewing position, the 
sound delay time is automatically calculated and adjusted so that sound reaches th\
e listener 
at the same time.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q ] to select “DISTANCE ” and press...

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Switching between dual sounds
You can switch between dual sounds of Dolby Digital signals.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. ( ➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q ] to select “DUAL PRG ” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [ e][
r ] to select the audio and press 
[OK].
MAIN : Main audio    SAP : Sub channel audio output
M+S : Main + Sub channel audio output
Factory setting : MAIN
4. Press [  RETURN] several times to select 
“EXIT ” and press [OK] to fi  nish...

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Functions and settings
Switching the input signal detection setting
Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting).
However, in the following cases, change the input signal detection setting.
•  When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, set to “PCM ” (PCM FIX).
•  When the signal is not detected during playback of DTS sources, set to “DTS ” (DTS FIX).
•  When noise occurs, return the setting to “AUTO  ”.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The...

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Troubleshooting and other information
Error messages/Using with headphones/Specifi  cations
Error messages
DisplayCheck point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages
CANCEL MUTE FUNCTION (Scrolling)•  The test signal is not output while muting is on. Cancel muting for operation. 20
MUTE (Blinking) •  This is always displayed while muting is on. 20
NOT POSSIBLE FOR
THIS INPUT SOURCE (Scrolling) •  You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic   for dual 
sounds. —
NOT POSSIBLE FOR
THIS PCM...

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Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting and other information
Before requesting service, make the following checks.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory 
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 29 if you reside in Canada.
Troubleshooting guide
Problem Possible solutionPages
Common...

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Maintenance
Unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet and wipe the system using a soft and dry cloth.
•  When the system is very dirty, wring the cloth soaked in water thoroughly, wipe the dirt and wipe moisture off with a dry cloth.
•  Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. because they may cause casing to deform and coating to come off.
•  Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that come with the cloth carefully.
Digital signals...

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Glossary
Optical
Using optical fi ber cable for digital signal input/output from DVD, 
CD, etc., provides better sound quality for playback or recording 
compared to analog. Only possible with equipment that has an 
optical terminal.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
This is one of the methods that enable analog sounds to be 
converted to digital sounds without compression. 
This method is used for music CD, etc.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave...

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European UnionThis symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product, please contact 
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
1.  Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualifi  ed service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit...

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Audio ProductsLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as 
“the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on...