Panasonic Sc Pt850ee S Operating Instructions

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AC IN
 Wireless system connection 
The illustration shows the wireless system for SH-FX65.
Connect the surround speaker cables to the wireless systemConnect the surround speaker cables to the wireless system
Connecting the wireless system to the power supplyConnecting the wireless system to the power supply
Connecting the digital transmitterConnecting the digital transmitter
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.
Insert the digital transmitter into the slot.
 Do not insert or remove while the main unit is on.
LR
RchSURROUND4
LchSURROUND3
RchSURROUND4
LchSURROUND3
Do not insert the 
wires beyond the wire 
insulation (\ page 12).
+: White
: Blue
4 SURROUND (R)
3 SURROUND (L)
Click!
Conserving power
The wireless system consume a 
small amount of power when it is in 
off mode (approx. 0.3 W). To save 
power when it is not to be used 
for a long time, unplug it from the 
household mains socket.
AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF 
indicator
The indicator lights red when the 
wireless system is turned on and 
lights green when the wireless link is 
activated.
When the wireless link is inactive for a 
long time, it turns red.
Rear panel of this unit
Front panel of this unit
Unit on/off button [, ]Use this button to turn the wireless 
system on and off.
: The unit is on.: The unit is off.
AC IN
AC mains lead
To household mains socket Rear panel of this unit
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.
Remove the digital transmitter cover before installing any 
optional Panasonic wireless accessory.
 Replace the cover when the digital transmitter is not in 
use.
TRANSMITTERDIGITALH S U P H S U P
H S U P H S U P
Push! Push!
Rear panel of this main unit
You can use the blunt end of a writing instrument 
to push here until the cover pops out.Digital transmitter cover
TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
Digital transmitterInsert fully until you hear a click.
Rear panel of this main unit
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AUX
SUB
WOOFER6
LchSURROUNDLchSURROUND
33
 Simple setup
Making the connectionsMaking the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.

Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is standby mode (approx. 0.8 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 unit.
To household mains socket
Connect to the speakers.
Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection 
easier.Be careful not to cross 
(short-circuit) or reverse the 
polarity of the speaker wires 
as doing so may damage the 
speakers.
6 SUBWOOFER2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)5 CENTER Speaker-cable sticker
Insert the wire fully.
Push!
Connect to the 
antenna.
7 FM indoor antennaTape the antenna where 
reception is the best.
Connect to the power 
supply.
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE 
ON AC MAINS LEAD ON 
PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use 
with this unit only. Do not use it with other 
equipment.
The illustration shows  for Continental Europe
Before connecting the AC 
mains lead, set the voltage.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Change the voltage selector to the 
appropriate position for the area in which 
this system is used.
+: White
: Blue
Do not insert the 
wires beyond the 
wire insulation.
3 SURROUND (L) 4 SURROUND (R)
Connect the surround speaker cables 
to the wireless system (\ page 11).
 

Adhesive tape
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Connect to the various television terminals.
 Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.
 Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
 Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
7 Television with an HDMI terminal
AV INAV OUTHDMI cable (not included) HDMI-compatible
television
(not included)
Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video 
with a single cable.
 Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “On” 
(\ page 28, “HDMI” tab).
 Set “Video Output Mode” (\ page 24, Picture Menu).
VIERA Link (“HDAVI Control”)
If your Panasonic television is a VIERA Link compatible television, 
you can operate your television synchronising with home theater 
operations or vice versa (\ page 39).
Note
 Make the extra audio connection (\ page 36) when you use “HDAVI 
Control” function.
 It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
  [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), 
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.]
 Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
For Continental Europe
7 Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output 
from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or 
“RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video/
YPbPr” or “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (\ page 14). Set 
“Video Mode” to “Off” (\ page 28, “HDMI” tab).
This connection will also enable you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating 
other equipment” (\ page 36).
7 Television with COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN terminals
Television
(not included)Video cables
(not included)
Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals
These terminals can be used for either 
interlaced or progressive output. 
Connection using these terminals outputs 
the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and 
luminance signal (Y) separately in order 
to achieve high  delity in reproducing 
colors.
 The description of the component 
video input terminals depends on the 
television or monitor (example: Y/P
B/
P
R, Y/ B-Y/ R-Y, Y/ CB/CR).
 Connect to terminals of the same color.
For Continental Europe
 Panasonic televisions with 625 
(576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i· 60p input 
terminals are progressive compatible. 
Consult the manufacturer if you have 
another brand of television.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.
7 Television with a VIDEO IN terminal
Television
(not included)
Video cable
(included)
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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is 
connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
 This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 40).
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (\ page 29).
 Performing QUICK SETUP
1 Switch on the 
main unit.
7 Details of settings
Menu language
Choose the language for the 
on-screen messages. *1
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
 
 
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television 
and preference.
 9: Widescreen television
Video Out (AV/ Component)
*2
Choose the video signal format to 
be output from the SCART (AV) and 
Component terminal. 
 / No Output
*1 Language options :
 
For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait : Français, Español, Deutsch, Polski, Pусский,   
 Česky, Magyar
 
For Southeast Asia and Thailand : 中文
 For Australia and N.Z. : Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska, Polski*2 For Continental Europe
 Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.
2 Select 
“DVD/CD”.3 Shows the QUICK SETUP 
screen
(Press and hold)
4 Follow the messages and 
make the setting.
5 Finish the QUICK SETUP.
6 Press to exit.
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 It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the 
recording, the recording method, or how the  les were created (\ page 30, Tips for making data discs).
*1 For Continental Europe*2  This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
    This unit also plays HighMAT discs.*3  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a uni ed video 
recording standard).
*4  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a uni ed video 
recording standard).
*5  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.*6 Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.*7  A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on this unit, the disc must  rst be 
 nalized on the device it was recorded on.
*8  Closing the session will also work.*9 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO speci cations (ASF 
standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Pro le) video system /G.726 audio system].
*10 Functions added with DivX ultra are not supported.*11 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®
 6) with standard playback of DivX® media  les. Certi ed to the DivX Home Theater 
Pro le.
 Disc information
Discs that can be playedDiscs that can be played
Disc LogoIndicated in 
these
instructions byRemarks
DVD -Video
High quality movie and music discs.
DVD -Audio
*1 
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video 
content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (\ page 26).
Video CD
  
Music discs with video.
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
CD
Music discs
Disc LogoRecorded on a DVD 
video recorder, etc.Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing*7
 *3 *5*9 *10, *11
DVD -RAM‡—*‡‡ ‡ ‡Not 
necessary
DVD -R / RW
‡‡*‡‡ ‡ ‡Necessary
DVD -R DL
‡*4‡*** * *
Necessary
+R/+RW —*
(
‡)*6*** * *
Necessary
+R DL —*
(
‡)*6*** * *
Necessary
CD-R /RW*2———‡‡‡ ‡ ‡Necessary *8
7 Recorded discs (‡: Playable, *: Not playable) 
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical speci cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
7 Discs that cannot be playedDVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed 
from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and 
“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, 
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
7 Video systems This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television 
must match the system used on the disc.
 PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC 
television.
 This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for 
viewing on a PAL television (\ page 28, “NTSC Disc 
Output” in “Video” tab).
7 Commercial discs
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 Overview of controls
AC supply indicator [AC IN]This indicator lights when the unit 
is connected to the AC mains 
supply.
0 OPEN/CLOSEOpen or close the 
disc tray (18)
Display
7 /- TUNE  MODE /– FM  MODEStop playback, Select the tuning mode (32), 
Adjust the FM reception condition (32)
  /  4 TUNE 3Skipping or slow-search play, 
Select the radio stations (32)
MUSIC PORT jackConnect an external device (37)
 *3
Auto speaker setup (38)
Main unitMain unit
VOLUME –, + Turn the volume 
up or down (18)
SELECTOR (18, 32)
For Continental Europe
DVD / CD  USB  FM  AV   2
MUSIC P.  D-IN (Digital In)  AUX
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.
DVD / CD  USB  FM  AUX
MUSIC P.  D-IN (Digital In)
\
 USB jackConnect a USB device (37)
Standby/on switch [y/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.
3
/MEMORYDisc playback (18), 
Memorise the receiving 
radio stations (32)
 *3
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle 
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
MIC jackConnect a microphone (34)MIC VOLAdjust the microphone volume (34)
Headphones 
(not included)
Headphone plug type: 
Ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug
 Reduce the volume before 
connecting.
 Audio is automatically 
switched to 2-channel stereo.
 To prevent hearing damage, 
avoid listening for prolonged 
periods of time.
Remote control 
signal sensor
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(34, 38)
(33)
(33, 35)(33) (33)
(34) (20, 34)(33)
Remote controlRemote control
Adjust the television volume (40)
Select the source
DVD : DVD / CD (14)
FM (32)
EXT-IN: USB (37), AV 
 2 (40), AUX (36), 
D-IN (40), MUSIC P. (37)
Start up and play a disc automatically,
Control both the home theater system and the 
television (39)
Adjust the volume of the main unit (34)
Basic operations for play (19)
Show a disc menu or play list (19)
Select or con rm menu items on the 
television screen (14), Frame-by-frame (19)
Return to previous screen (19)
Show the Setup menu (14)
Te l e v i s i o n  o p e r a t i o n s  (40)
Switch the main unit on or off (18)
Change the television’s video input mode (40)
Select disc’s title numbers and etc., 
Enter numbers (19)
Select preset radio stations (32)
Show a disc top menu (19) 
or program list (19)
Show on-screen menu (23),
  
1Karaoke (34)
Show the display on the main unit (19), 
This function enables you to turn off the unit 
automatically after the set time
SLEEP 30  SLEEP 60  SLEEP 90
OFF  SLEEP 120
To cancel the timer
Press and hold [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confi rm the remaining time
Press and hold [SLEEP] again.
To mute the sound
To cancel
 Press [MUTING] again or adjust the 
volume.
 Muting is cancelled when you switch the 
unit to standby.
 
1 For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 2 For Continental Europe 
“AV” works only when the scart cable is connected (\ page 13). 3 For Australia and N.Z. 
(For  )
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8, PAUSE 7, STOP
3, PLAY
FL DISPLAY5, ∞, 2, 3, 
ENTER 1, ¡, 
SLOW/SEARCH DVD
CANCEL
4, ¢, 
4, 3, SKIP Numeric buttons
y
MENU, 
PLAY LIST
-RETURN TOP MENU, 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
 Disc — Basic play
Using the main unitUsing the main unit
Using the remote controlUsing the remote control
1 Power on.2 Select “DVD/CD”.
4 Adjust the volume and start 
playback.3 Load a disc in the tray.
 Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you 
want to play is facing up.
 For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before 
use.
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Pause
3, PLAY] to resume playback.
Search (during play)
 Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
3, PLAY] to resume normal 
playback.
Stop
The position is memorised while “RESUME” is 
on the display.
3, PLAY] to resume.
7, STOP] again to clear the position.
Slow-motion play (during pause)
 Play speed increases up to 
5 steps.

 Slow motion play is for forward 
direction only.

 .
3, PLAY] to resume normal 
playback.
Main unit display
      
Time display  Information display
When Slideshow (\ page 24) is on:
SLIDE  Information display
When Slideshow (\ page 24) is off:
PLAY  Information display
Skip
    [5, ∞]: Group skip
[2, 3]: Content skip
 This feature does not work 
during program and random 
play (\ page 20).
Enter numbers
  (while stopped)   Example: To select 12,
 with Playback control (PBC)
Press [7, STOP] and then press the 
numeric buttons to cancel the PBC 
functions.
Note
 The numeric buttons that can function 
depend on the number of tracks on the 
VCD.
    Example: To select 123,
Cancel the numbers
On-screen item select
Con rm Select
Select
Disc menus
 Shows a disc top menu.
Shows the program (\ page 22).
Shows a disc menu.
Shows the playlist (\ page 22).
 with Playback control (PBC)
Shows a disc menu.
Frame-by-frame (during pause)
 (Motion picture part)
   Forward direction only.
Return to previous screen
Note
DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE 
DISPLAYED.
 Press [7, STOP] when you  nish to preserve the unit’s motor 
and your television screen.
 Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R /+RW.
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 Advanced play
Displaying current playback condition
  
 Basics  Details
Functions Menu
(\ page 23)
 Off (No on-screen display)
7 BasicsExample: Current playback 
numberElapsed 
play time
Current position Play mode
Playback condition
7 DetailsExample: 
Audio informationSubtitle information
Angle information
Aspect of current title
Total play time of 
current title
  Video and audio information is not 
displayed during search.
All group, Program and Random play
        
 (during stop)
 
Program  Random  Off (Normal play)
All group (
)
To exit all group, program or random play mode 
while stopped.
 (several times)
 Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu
(\ page 26) will be effective if the following functions 
are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 
or DivX video contents.

 Some items cannot be played even if you 
have programmed them.

 Some discs contain bonus groups. If a 
password screen appears after selecting a group, 
enter the password with the numeric buttons to play 
the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
All group play
 
All Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
Program play (up to 32 items)
1  Press the numeric buttons to select the item. 
 (      Press [ENTER] to 
register the selection.)
 Example:   
 Repeat this step to program other items.
 To select a 2-digit number
  Example: To select 12,
  
      
  2 
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [5, ∞] to select an item, then press 
[ENTER] again to con rm.
To select all the items
While the “Chapter”, “Track” or 
“Content”  eld is highlighted, press 
[5, ∞] to select “ALL”.
Then press [ENTER] again to 
con rm.Example: 
To change the selected program
1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press the numeric buttons to change each item.
 (
     Press [ENTER] to 
con rm the selection.)
To clear the selected program
1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press [CANCEL] (or press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select 
“Clear” and press [ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
Select “Clear all” with [5, ∞, 2, 3] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is 
turned off, the disc tray is opened or another source is 
selected.
Random play
1        Press the numeric buttons to select a group 
or title. (      Press 
[ENTER] to register the selection.)
Example: 
  
Discs which have multiple groups.
 To enter all groups, press [2, 3] to select “All” and 
press [ENTER].
 To deselect a group, press numeric buttons 
corresponding to the group you want to clear.
2 
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