Panasonic Sc Btt790 Operating Instructions

							VQT3Z79-1  GNGSGA
until 
2012/02/06
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc
TM Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-BTT790 SC-BTT583
SC-BTT490
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTT790.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Safety precautions
UnitTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this 
unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
≥ Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
≥ Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains leadTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the 
voltage printed on this unit.
≥ Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
≥ Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
≥ Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
≥ Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
≥ Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from 
the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.
Small object≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Unit≥This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures othe r than those specified herein 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, 
on this unit.
≥ This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile 
telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please 
increase separation between this unit and the mobile 
telephone.
≥
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
≥[Except[Australia[and[New[Zealand]This unit is intended for use in tropical climates.
≥[BTT790]Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the 
wireless system.
PlacementPlace this unit on an even surface.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or 
in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥ Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures, 
high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Speaker≥Use only supplied speakers
The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as 
indicated in these operating instructions. Failure to do so may 
lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may 
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if 
damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in 
performance.
≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of 
the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
≥ Do not hold the speaker in one hand to avoid injury by dropping 
the speaker when carrying.
≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if 
you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.≥When carrying speakers, hold the stand and base parts.
≥ Place speakers on flat, secure surfaces.
≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the 
speaker cables with care not to stumble or hook.
≥ Do not stand on the base for the speaker. Be cautious when 
children are near.
BatteriesMishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may 
cause a fire.
≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same 
time.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight 
for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for 
a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
(For Soudi Arabia and Kuwait)How to replace the fuseThe location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains 
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow 
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
WARNING
CAUTION
Fuse cover
Figure A
Figure B
Figure AFigure BFuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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							Getting started 
TV & Radio Playback
Reference Advanced 
operations 
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Table of contents
Safety precautions ......................................... 2
Getting started
Package contents and accessories ................. 4
Unit and media care ......................................... 5
Playable media ................................................ 6
Control reference guide ................................... 8
STEP 1: Positioning ....................................... 10
STEP 2: Preparing the speakers ................... 11
STEP 3: Connections..................................... 12
STEP 4: Connecting the AC mains lead ........ 17
STEP 5: Preparing the wireless system ......... 17
STEP 6: Settings............................................ 18
•Easy Setting  ......................................................... 18
•Easy Network Setting  ........................................... 18
•Firmware updates  ................................................ 19
Inserting or removing media .......................... 20
Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers ................... 20
HOME menu .................................................. 21
Multi User Mode ............................................. 22
Playback
Playback ........................................................ 23
Using the iPod/iPhone ................................... 25
•iPod/iPhone Connection ....................................... 26
•iPod/iPhone Playback  .......................................... 26
TV & Radio
VIERA Link 
“HDAVI ControlTM” ...........................................27•Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers  .......... 28Listening to the Radio .....................................29
Advanced operations
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) ... 30
Home Network feature ....................................31
Option menu ...................................................32
Setup menu .................................................... 35
•Speaker settings  .................................................. 41Enjoying sound effects from all speakers ....... 42
Speaker installation option.............................. 42
Reference
Troubleshooting guide .................................... 44
Messages ....................................................... 48
Specifications .................................................. 50
Supplemental information ............................... 52
	
≥ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. may look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
Precautions of Wireless LAN connection
The following limits are in place regarding the usage of  this unit. You must be aware of these limits 
before using this unit.
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failure 
to obey these limits, or  to any condition of use or disuse of this unit.
≥ Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.
≥ This unit contains delicate electronic components.
Please use this unit in the manner in whic h it was intended and follow the following points:
j Do not expose this unit to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
j Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong impacts.
j Keep this unit away from moisture.
j Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any way.
≥Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content  (>51)
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Getting started
Package contents and accessories
Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit.
Package contents
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
SURROUND FRONT
CENTER
CENTER
CENTER
SURROUNDFRONTFRONT
(Stands)
(Speakers)
(Bases) (Screws)
(Speaker cable) Main unit
Main unit
Main unit
(Speaker cables) (Speaker cables)
(Speakers)
(Stands)
(Bases)
(Screws)
Wireless system
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* See page 17 for more information.
	≥Product numbers provided in these operating instructions correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
Unit and media care
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to 
clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully 
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
∫ This unit’s lens
∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Disc and card handling precautions
≥Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent 
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine, 
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or 
any other solvent.
≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from 
the terminals on the rear side of the card.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed 
stickers or labels (rented discs etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart  shapes.
∫ To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in 
the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal 
or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all 
the settings to the factory presets to delete the 
user settings. ( >44, “To return all settings to the 
factory preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the 
memory of this unit.
Accessories
∏ 1 Remote control(N2QAYB000729)∏AC mains lead*[BTT790]2 for Australia and New Zealand
4 for the Middle East and South 
East Asia
[BTT583] [BTT490]1 for Australia and New Zealand
2 for the Middle East and South East Asia
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna ∏1 Video cable
∏ 2 Batteries for 
remote control ∏
[BTT790]1 Digital transmitter∏
1 Sheet of speaker 
cable sticker
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE
≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale 
depending on the region.
≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, 
but can be used on this unit as well.
DO DO NOT
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Playable media
≥See pages 7 and 51 for more information on the types of content that can be played.
DeviceDisc markingsDevice typesContents format
BD-VideoVideo
BD-REVideo, JPEG, MPO
BD-RVideo, DivX®, MKV
DVD-VideoVideo
DVD-R
Video, AVCHD, DivX®, 
MKV, JPEG, MPO, 
FLAC, MP3, WAV
DVD-R DL
DVD-RWVideo, AVCHD
—
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CDMusic [CD-DA]
—
CD-R
CD-RWDivX®, MKV, JPEG, 
MPO, FLAC, MP3, 
Music [CD-DA], WAV
SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
(Compatible with both mini and micro types)AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, 
MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, 
MPO
—USB devices (up to 2 TB)DivX®, MKV, MP4, 
MPEG, JPEG, MPO, 
FLAC, MP3, WAV
BD
DVD
CD
SD
USB
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∫Discs that cannot be played by this unit
≥DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX Plus HD discs
≥ HD DVD
∫ Region management information
BD-Video
[For]South]East]Asia]
This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code “A”.Example:
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]  [For]the]Middle]East]
This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code “B”.Example:
DVD-Video
[For]the]Middle]East]
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting 
the region number “ 2” or “ALL ”.
Example:
[For]South]East]Asia]
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting 
the region number “ 3” or “ALL ”.
Example:
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting 
the region number “ 4” or “ALL ”.
Example:
∫ Finalize
DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW 
recorded by a recorder, etc. needs to be finalized 
by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to 
the recorder’s instructions.
∫BD-Video
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital 
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 
and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video.
∫3D
≥3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played back 
when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV 
using a High Speed HDMI Cable.
≥2D video can be enjoyed as 3D virtually. ( >35)
∫ Music CD
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not 
conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control 
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
∫SD card
≥miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC 
Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, 
but must be used with an adaptor card. 
These are usually supplied with such cards, 
or otherwise customer provided.
≥To protect the card’s contents, move 
the record prevention tab (on the SD 
card) to “LOCK”.
≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD 
Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as 
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support 
long file names.) and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.
≥If the SD card is used with incompatible 
computers or devices, recorded contents may 
be erased due to the card being formatted etc.
≥ Useable memory may be slightly less than the 
card capacity.
∫ USB device
≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all 
USB devices.
≥This unit does not support USB device charging.
≥FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems 
are supported.
≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
≥This unit can support an HDD formatted to FAT32 and NTFS. 
Some types of HDD may require the use of its external power 
supply unit.
∫ BD-RE, BD-R
Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc 
recorders may not play back the audio etc., correctly.
	≥It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases 
due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the 
recording method and how the files were created.
≥The producers of the disc can control how discs are played, so 
you may not always be able to control play as described in these 
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
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Control reference guide
∫Using the remote control
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the 
remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this 
unit. ( >9) 1 Turn the unit on and off
2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or 
characters
[CANCEL]: Cancel
3 Select the source
4 Basic playback control buttons ( >23)
5 Select preset radio stations ( >29)
6 Show status messages ( >24)
7 Show the Home screen of the VIERA 
Connect ( >30)
8[ 3,4,2, 1] : 
Move the highlight for selection[OK] : Confirm the selection
(2; )(;1 ) : Frame-by-frame (> 23)
9 Show OPTION menu ( >32)
10 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
Used for various purposes depending on the 
display
11 Set the sound mode ( >42)
12 Select surround sound effects (> 42)/Set the 
sleep timer
1 Press and hold [ jSLEEP].
2 While “SLEEP  ££” is displayed, press 
[ jSLEEP] several times to select the 
time (in minutes).
≥ Timer selection is up to 120 minutes.
≥ Select “OFF” when cancelling the setting.
≥ To confirm the remaining time
Press and hold the button again.
13 TV operation buttons
[Í TV]: Turn the television on and off
[AV, INPUT]: Switch the input select
[ ij VOL] : Adjust the volume
14 Adjust the volume of the main unit
15 Select audio ( >23)
16 Mute the sound ≥“MUTE” flashes on the unit’s display, while 
the function is on.
≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust 
the volume.
≥ Muting is cancelled if the unit is turned off.
17 Switch on/off Secondary Video  (Picture-in-picture)
18 Select radio stations manually ( >29)
19 Exit the menu screen
20 Show HOME menu ( >21)
21 Show Pop-up Menu/Top Menu ( >24)
22 Return to previous screen
23 Start up a video communication ( >30)
24 Select speaker channel ( >42)
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1Standby/on switch ( Í/I) ( > 18)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby 
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit 
is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Open or close the disc tray ( >20)
3 Adjust the volume of the main unit
4 Disc tray
5 Stop ( >23)
6 Start play (> 23) 7 SD card slot (
>20)
8USB port ( >20)
9 Remote control signal sensor Distance: within approx. 7 m.
Angle: Approx. 20 e up and down, 30 e left and 
right
10 Display
11 Dock for iPod/iPhone ( >26)
1 AC IN terminal ( >17)
2 Speaker terminals (> 12)
3 Cooling fan
4 LAN port ( >16)
5 USB port ( >16, 30)
6 HDMI AV OUT (ARC) terminal ( >13, 15) 7 HDMI1 IN (CABLE/SAT) terminal (
>15)
8 HDMI2 IN terminal ( >15)
9 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal ( >13, 14, 15)
10 FM radio antenna terminal ( >14)
11 AUX terminal ( >14)
12 VIDEO OUT terminal ( >14)
13 Digital transmitter dock for wireless system
14 [Except[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
AC Voltage selector (> 17)
Main unit (Front)
VOLOPEN/CLOSE
SD CARD
iPod
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Main unit (Rear)
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STEP 1: Positioning
For optimum positionPlace the front, centre and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.
≥Adjust the volume using the Delay time functi on if the distance between each speaker and the 
seating position is not equal. ( >41)
ACentre speaker
≥Put on a rack or shelf not to interfere with the 
TV’s various sensors (ambient light, etc.). 
Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt 
the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
BFront speakers
C Subwoofer
D Surround speakers
≥Place the speakers at the same height or 
higher than ear level.
E [BTT790]  Wireless system
≥ To avoid interference, maintain approx. 2 m 
between the wireless system and other 
electronic devices that use the same radio 
frequency (2.4 GHz band).
	≥ Place the wireless system within approximately 10 m from the main unit.
≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the wireless system, position it with at least 5 cm of spac e 
on all sides.
≥ Do not use the wireless system or the digital transmitter in a metal cabinet or bookshelf.
≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.
≥ 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 42.
[BTT583]  [BTT490]
∫ Enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly
Use the optional Panasonic wireless system (SH-FX71).
∫Upgrade to 7.1-channel system
The main unit is designed to enjoy the 7.1ch surround  sound. A more theatre-like effect is possible with 
a wireless connection.
Necessary equipment:
≥ Wireless system (SH-FX71)
[BTT790]  1 optional system
[BTT583]  [BTT490]  2 optional systems
≥ 2 additional speakers [Impedance: 3 ≠ to 6 ≠, Speaker input power: 100 W (Min)]
	≥ For more details, refer to the operating instructions for SH-FX71.
≥ The WIRELESS LINK indicator lights green when this unit and SH-FX71 are connected wirelessly. You can also check the 
link status if you press and hold the [SOUND] of this unit. When WIRELESS LINK is turned on, the main units display shows 
the message, “WIRELESS SPEAKERS LINKED”.
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120°
60°
e.g.,  [BTT790]
Wireless LAN:
Cordless phone
Wireless 
system
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