Panasonic Sc Pt580 Operating Instructions

							[GS] [GA] [GN] [GJ] [GW]RQTX1115-B
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-PT980
SC-PT580
until 
2010/05/07
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.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
Region Number
The Middle East 2
Southeast Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4
India and Nigeria 5
Example: [For[the]Middle]East]
2ALL3
4 2
This illustration shows SC-PT980.
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Indicates features applicable to:
[PT980] : SC-PT980 only[PT580] : SC-PT580 only
SystemSC-PT980SC-PT580
Main unitSA-PT980 SA-PT580
Speaker system Front speakersSB-HF730 SB-HF330
Center speakerSB-HC730 SB-HC230
Surround speakersSB-HS735 SB-HS230
SubwooferSB-HW330 SB-HW330
≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT980 and SC-PT580 for a variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, 
illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT980 for the Middle East.
≥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.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
∏1 Remote control
[For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,]India]and]Nigeria](N2QAYB000516)[For[Australia]and]N.Z.](N2QAYB000515)
∏2 Remote control batteries
∏1 FM indoor antenna
∏1Video cable
∏[
For[the[Middle[East]
2 AC mains leads
[For[Southeast[Asia,]Australia,]N.Z.,]India]and]Nigeria]1 AC mains lead
∏1 Sheet of speaker cable stickers
∏[PT980] 1 Speaker cable
[PT580] 3 Speaker cables
∏[PT980] 4 Speaker stands (with cable)
[PT580] 2 Speaker stands (with cable)
∏[PT980] 4 Bases
[PT580] 2 Bases
∏[PT980] 
8  Screws (without washer)
4  Screws (with washer)
[PT580] 8 Screws
(Inside of product)
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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.
W.SRDFL DISPLAY
1
2
RETURN
VOL
STOP
123
456
78
0
9
SLEEPVOL
TV
AV
SEARCH
SKIP
SLOWSKIP
PLAY
PAUSESEARCH
OK
DVDiPod
EXT-IN RADIOMUTE
FUNCTIONS
START
 TOP MENU
1010
EXIT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
– REPEAT PLAY MODE
–CH SELECTSOUND SURROUND MIC VOL
–W.SRDECHO
– FL DISPLAY
CANCEL
PLAY
LISTMENU








 










For Australia and N.Z.For Australia and N.Z.
2
1
SELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME




 

iPod
1-MIC-2Pull open
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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations ReferenceOther 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 “REMOTE 2”.
3 Press and hold [OK]9 and [2] on the remote control for at least 
2 seconds.
To change the mode back to “REMOTE 1”, repeat the steps above by 
replacing [2] with [1].
Control reference guide
Remote control
1Turn the main unit on/off (B9)
2Set the Sleep timer
Press [SLEEP].
SLEEP 30 # SLEEP 60 # SLEEP 90 # SLEEP120
^-------------------------- OFF (Cancel) (--------------------------}
≥To confirm the remaining time, press the button again.
3Select channels and title numbers etc. / Enter numbers (B9, 12)
4Cancel (B12)
5Source select
[DVD]: Select disc as the source (B12)
[iPod]: Select iPod/iPhone as the source (B17)
[RADIO, EXT-IN]: Select the FM tuner or the external audio source. 
(B9, 10)
FM #AUX #ARC #D-IN #USB
^-------------------------------------------------}
6Basic operations for play (B12)
7Show a disc menu or play list (B12, 13)
8Show a disc top menu or program list (B12, 13)
9Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by-frame (B12)
:Select the play mode / Set the repeat mode (B12)
;Select sound mode / Select speaker channel (B11 )
Adjust the volume of the main unit
?Mute the sound
≥“MUTE” flashes on the main unit’s display while the function is on.
≥To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
≥Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.
@Select radio stations manually (
B10)
ASelect preset radio stations (B9)
BExit the display
CShow START menu (B10)
DShow on-screen menu (B13)
EReturn to previous screen (B12)
F
[For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,]India]and]Nigeria]Switch information on the main unit’s display / Adjust the echo level 
(B12, 16)
[For[Australia]and]N.Z.]Switch information on the main unit’s display (B12)
G[For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,]India]and]Nigeria]Turn Whisper-mode Surround on/off / Adjust the microphone volume 
(B11, 16)
[For[Australia]and]N.Z.]Turn Whisper-mode Surround on/off (B11 )
Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment
Main unit
1Standby/on switch (Í/I)
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.
2Power indicator
The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.
3Connect iPod/iPhone (B17)
4Adjust the volume of the main unit
5Open/Close the disc tray (B12)
6
[Except[Australia]and]N.Z.]Connect microphones (B16)
7Connect USB device (B18)
8Display
“SRD” lights when sound is output to the surround speakers. (B11)
9Remote control signal sensor
:Stop playing
;Select the source
DVD/CD #USB #FM #AUX #ARC #D-IN #IPOD
^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

						

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Quick Start Guide
step 1 Preparing the speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
step 2 Positioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
step 3 Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Radio antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Audio and video connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
step 4 AC mains lead connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
step 5 Preparing the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
step 6 EASY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Presetting stations automatically  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Listening/confirming the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the START menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting the source by the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to the TV or other device’s audio from this 
unit’s speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Playing Discs
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other modes of play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Program and Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Playing DVD-R / -RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Using on-screen menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Operations
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
What you can do with “HDAVI Control” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Enjoying Karaoke ([Except[Australia]and]N.Z.]). . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding echo effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using Karaoke mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Operating other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Playing from an USB device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Reference
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DivX information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Speaker installation option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Whisper-mode Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the speaker output level manually  . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the speaker level during playback  . . . . . . 11
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Por tug ues e: 808 4
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Ta m i l : 8 4 6 5
Ta t a r : 8 4 8 4
Te l u g u : 8 4 6 9
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Tu r k i s h : 8 4 8 2
Tu r k m e n : 8 4 7 5
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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Preparation
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers.
≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included).
[PT980] 
Front and surround speakers
[PT580] Front speakers
step 1Preparing the speakers
Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥For optional wall mount, refer to page 22.
[PT580]
2 Front speakers
2 Stands (with cable)
2 Bases
8 Screws [PT980]
2 Front speakers
2 Surround speakers
4 Stands (with cable)
4 Bases
8 Screws (without washer) A
4 Screws (with washer) B
A
B
[PT580] Speaker assembly option
1
2
2
1
Pull the cable 
straight along 
the line and slide 
into the groove. Back of the base
Leave about 80 mm.Press into the groove.
Tighten securely.Insert the wire fully.
i: White
j: Blue line
Push! Screw ATighten 
securely.
Screw B
1
2
2
1
Slide into the groove.
Tighten securely.
Position the cable 
between the ridges.
Leave about 120 mm.Press into the groove.
Tighten securely.Insert the wire fully.
i: White
j: Blue line
Push!
Leave about 
120 mm.
You can remove and use the 
cable from the stand. To reattach 
the cable, refer to page 22.Slide into the 
groove. Press into the groove.
Tighten securely.Insert the wire fully.
i: White
j: Blue line
Push! Thread the speaker cable through 
the base.Attach the speaker.
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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls 
or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.
≥Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate 
procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not 
have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in 
damage to the wall or speakers.
≥Use a string of less than ‰2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over 
10 kg.
Caution≥Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near.
≥When carrying the speaker, hold the stand and base parts.
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.
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.
Setup example (“Surround layout (Recommended)”: Standard 
surround placement)
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the 
same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are 
approximate.
§1 Position with at least 5 cm of space on all sides for proper 
ventilation.
§2 Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt 
the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
§3 Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so 
that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm from the TV.
Depending on the room layout, you may like to use all the speakers at 
the front (“Front layout (Alternative)”) (B9, EASY SETUP settings).
Notes on speaker use
≥Use only supplied speakersUsing other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be 
negatively affected.
≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play 
sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, a 
microphone, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from 
an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
If irregular colouring occurs on your TVThe center speaker is designed to be used close to a TV, but the picture 
may be affected with some TVs and setup combinations.If this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes.
The demagnetising function of the TV should correct the problem. If it 
persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.
CautionDo not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate 
operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other 
connections are completed.
Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector colour when you 
place the speakers.
Main unit (rear)
Connect to the terminals of the same colour.
Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable 
connections.
Speakers (rear)
Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
i: White
j: Blue line
≥Be careful not to cross (short circuit) or reverse the polarity of the 
speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
[PT980]
When using the optional wireless system, do not attempt to connect any 
extra surround speakers to the main unit.
Preventing the speakers from falling
step 2Positioning
Speaker 
(rear)Screw eye
(not included)Approx. 
150 mm
Wall e.g. [PT980]
String (not included)
Thread from the wall to the 
speaker and tie tightly.
120°60°
Center speaker§2
Front speaker
(left)
Subwoofer
§3
Surround 
speaker (left)Surround 
speaker (right) Front speaker
(right) Main unit
§1
Caution≥The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as 
indicated in this setup. 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.
≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using 
methods other than those described in this manual.
[PT980]You can enjoy surround speaker sound 
wirelessly when you use the optional 
Panasonic wireless accessory (SH-FX71).
For details, please refer to the operating 
instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless 
accessory.
step 3Connections
1Speaker connections
2Radio antenna connections
Using an indoor antenna
Using an outdoor antenna
FM ANT
(75   )
Adhesive tape
Main unit (rear)FM indoor antenna
(included)
Affix this end of the antenna 
where reception is best.
FM ANT
(75   )
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Main unit (rear)75 ≠ coaxial 
cable
(not included)FM outdoor antenna 
(Using a TV antenna 
(not included))
The antenna should be 
installed by a competent 
technician.
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Basic setup example
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This connection provides the best picture quality.
Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal on the main unit to the HDMI AV IN terminal on your TV.
≥If your TV is not ARC compatible, make the extra audio connection.
≥Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” (B19, HDMI menu).
≥Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 5 (HDMI) (B14).
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your 
TV synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa (B15, 
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM”).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)§1, 2
If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit 
via the HDMI cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
[Note]
≥
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as 
shown on the cover).
≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. 
Recommended part number: 
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
[\\\\\\DIGITAL\AUDIO\IN\OPTICAL\\\\\\]
When the optical digital audio cable
§1, 2 is connected, this unit can 
decode Dolby Digital audio.
Connect the optical cable (not included) from the DIGITAL AUDIO 
IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminal 
on your TV.
[Note]
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI
§1, 2 cable, 
make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment 
(B10).
§1 Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the 
settings necessary to output the audio.
§2 Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.Use this connection when you want to output the original surround audio 
from your STB, etc. to this unit.
Connect the optical digital audio cable (not included) from the 
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the 
OPTICAL OUT terminal on your STB.
≥If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is already in use for the 
TV audio, reconnect the TV audio to the AUX terminal using an audio 
cable.
[Note]
If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray player, DVD 
recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and 
the TV output should then be connected to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT or 
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of the main unit.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in 
standby mode (approx. 0.1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be 
used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main 
unit.
[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with the main unit only. 
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other 
equipment with the main unit.
3Audio and video connections
Other video connection
Other audio connection
AUXVIDEO OUT
L
RVIDEO OUTAUX
You can enjoy the audio from your TV, cable or satellite STB, 
or your VCR through this home theater system by connecting 
to the AUX terminal.
Select “AUX” as the source (B10). TV
Video cable 
(included)
Audio cable 
(not included)
Main unit (rear)Refer to the operating 
instructions for the TV, 
cable or satellite STB, 
or VCR for the settings 
necessary to output its 
audio from the AUDIO 
OUT terminal to your 
home theater system.
Set Top Box (cable/satellite/Blu-ray Disc Player, etc) connection
step 4AC mains lead connection
AC INSPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLSPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURSAC IN
VOLT ADJ
110127V 220240V
To household mains socketMain unit (rear)
AC mains lead (included)
[For[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
[Except[Australia]and]N.Z.]
Before connecting the AC mains lead
Set the voltage.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the 
voltage selector to the appropriate position for 
the area in which this system is used.
[For[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC 
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 27 BEFORE CONNECTION.
[For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,]
]India]and]Nigeria]
[
For[Australia]and]N.Z.]
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Quick Start Guide
≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct 
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types of batteries at the same time.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a 
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Aim at the remote control signal sensor (B4), avoiding obstacles.
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Within approx. 20° up and down, approx. 30° to the left and right
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 (B7, 
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.
For AUX connection (B8): Select “AUX”.
For HDMI connection (B8): Select “ARC”.
For DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL connection (B8): Select “DIGITAL 
IN”.
This will be the TV audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”. (B15)
[Note]
≥If this unit is connected to a “HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV 
via HDMI cable, the menu language and TV aspect information will be 
retrieved via VIERA Link.
≥If this unit is connected to a “HDAVI Control 2” compatible TV via 
HDMI cable, the menu language information will be retrieved via 
VIERA Link.
≥Settings in the EASY SETUP can also be changed in the player 
settings (e.g. language, TV aspect, TV audio (B18)).
Up to 30 stations can be set.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes 
to the last preset station.
≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. 
Preset the stations manually (B10).
≥The FM setting is also shown on the TV display.
Press and hold [PLAY MODE]: to display “MONO”.
To cancel the mode, press and hold the button again until “AUTO ST” is 
displayed.
≥The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency.
step 5Preparing the remote control
Batteries
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use
step 6EASY SETUP
Preparation
Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. 
VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.
≥To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating 
instructions.
≥This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (B4).
1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit.≥When the EASY SETUP screen appears automatically, skip 
steps 2 to 7.
2Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
3Press [START]C to show the START menu.
4Press [3,4]9 to select “Setup” and press [OK]9.
5Press [3,4]9 to select “OTHERS” and press 
[OK]9.
6Press [3,4]9 to select “EASY SETUP” and press 
[OK]9.
7Press [OK]9 to select “SET”.
8Press [3,4]9 to select “Yes” and press [OK]9.
R6/LR6, AA
Press in and lift up.
Replace the cover.Insert so the poles (r and j) match those in the remote control.
SET
MAINDISC
VIDEO
AUDIO
DISPLAY
HDMI
OTHERS
RETURN
Menu
9Follow the messages and make the settings with 
[3,4,2,1]9 and [OK]9.
(Bbelow, EASY SETUP settings)
10Press [OK]9 to finish EASY SETUP.
EASY SETUP settings
Listening to the radio
Presetting stations automatically
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press [MENU]7.Each time you press the button:
LOWEST (factory preset):
To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency.
CURRENT:
To begin auto preset with the current frequency.
§
§ To change the frequency, refer to “Manual tuning” (B10).
3Press and hold [OK]9. Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
Listening/confirming the preset channels
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W]A.
If noise is excessive
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Up to 30 stations can be set.
A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in 
the same channel preset.
You can select desired source, change the settings, access playback/
menus, etc. by using the START menu.
When “Input Selection” is selected
You can select a desired source from the menu.
≥DVD/CD (B12), FM RADIO (B9), AUX
§1 (Bbelow), 
ARC§1 (Bbelow), DIGITAL IN§1, 2 (Bbelow), USB (B18), iPod (B17)
§1 “(TV)” will appear beside “AUX”, “ARC” or “DIGITAL IN”, indicating 
the TV audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B15).
§2 “(STB)” will appear beside “DIGITAL IN”, indicating the STB audio 
setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B15).
When “Setup”
 is selected
You can change the settings for this unit. (B18)
Other selectable items
The items that are displayed will vary depending on the media and 
source.
When a disc is loaded or an USB device is connected, you can also 
access playback or menus from the START menu.
e.g. [DVD-V]
When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu)
You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.[Note]
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit when you select the 
corresponding sources (B8). Reduce the volume on the TV to its 
minimum, and then adjust the volume of the main unit.
Preparation
≥Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the 
TV or other device. (B8)
≥Turn on the TV or/and other device.
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to choose the source that is used 
to connect this unit to the TV or other device.
≥To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to 
“Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” (B11 )
≥If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Using the 
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM”” (B15) for other related functions.
Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL and 
HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit.
Setting must be made for the “D-IN” and “ARC” selector.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
§3 Only when “D-IN” is selected.
Be sure to select the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV 
when making the setting.
The device must be connected to the Panasonic TV via an HDMI 
cable and to this unit with an optical digital audio cable.
≥This function will not operate if “DIGITAL IN” is selected in “TV 
AUDIO” (B19).
Manual tuning
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]@ to select the 
frequency.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [SEARCH6, 
SEARCH5]@ until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops 
when a station is found.
Presetting stations manually
1 While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [OK]9.
2 While the frequency is flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W]A, and then press [OK]9.
Using the START menu
1Press [START]C to show the START menu.≥When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, the TV also turns on 
when the START menu is displayed.
e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥To exit, press [START]C.
3Press [3,4]9 to make the setting and press [OK]9.
Selecting the source by the remote control
PressTo select
[DVD]5DVD/CD
[iPod]5IPOD (B17)
[RADIO, 
EXT-IN]5Each time you press the button:
FM:
AUX:
ARC:
D-IN:
USB:(B9)
For audio input through the AUX terminal.
For audio input through the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.
For audio input through the DIGITAL AUDIO 
IN OPTICAL terminal. (Bright)
(B18) 
DVD/CD Home Cinema
Input SelectionSetup
DVD/CD Home Cinema
Input SelectionSetup
Playback DiscTOP MENU (DVD)
MENU (DVD)Playback/menu access
Listening to the TV or other device’s 
audio from this unit’s speakers
Making settings for digital audio input
Available settings
Mode Setting
DUAL:(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)
–MAIN+SAP
 (stereo audio)
–MAIN
–SAP
“SAP” = Secondary Audio Program
≥Set PCM FIX mode to “OFF” to listen to the “MAIN” 
or “SAP” audio. 
DRC:
(Dynamic 
Range 
Compression)–ON
Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by 
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and 
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night 
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
–OFF
The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
PCM FIX:–ON
Select when receiving only PCM signals.
–OFF
Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM 
signals.
≥When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, 
select “OFF”.
STB
§3: 
(CABLE/SAT 
AUDIO)–SET
Select when setting the main unit to switch to “D-IN” 
when the input channel of an HDMI connected STB 
is selected on the TV (B15, Setting the STB audio 
for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”).
–OFF
Select to cancel this setting.
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 several times to select “D-IN” 
or “ARC”.
2Press [PLAY MODE]: and then [3,4]9 to select the 
mode.
3While the selected mode is displayed
Press [2,1]9 and select the desired setting.
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