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Panasonic SABT228 - BLU-RAY HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM Manual

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    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-BT228 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
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    Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC
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    not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
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    Cards 8 Unit and media care 10 Using the remote control 10 STEP 1: Preparing the speakers 11 STEP 2: Positioning 11 STEP 3: Connections 12 •Speaker cable connection 12 •Connection to a TV 12 •Radio antenna connection 14 STEP 4: AC power supply cord connection 15 STEP 5: Easy setup 15 STEP
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    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. System SC-BT228 Main unit SA-BT228 Speaker system Front speakers SB-HF480 Center speaker SB-HC480 Surround speakers SB-HS480 Subwoofer
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    Control reference guide SURROUND DISPLAY AUDIO 11 23 -CH SELECT 12 24 Remote control 1 Turn the unit on and off (> 15) Set the sound mode (> 18)/Select speaker channel (> 18) 12 Select surround Select FM tuner or external audio as the source (> 17, 22, 23) 18 Select radio stations manually (>
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    amount of power. 2 Power indicator The speakers. ≥ The display is turned off when the volume is adjusted to "0". (> 30) 9 Remote control CENTER 21 R 3Ω L FRONT 42 13 R 3Ω L SURROUND 1 AC IN terminal (> 15) 2 Speaker terminals (> 12) 3 Cooling fan 4 HDMI AV OUT terminal (> 12, 13) 5 FM radio antenna
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    Playable discs/Cards Type Logo examples [BD] [DVD] Type detail BD-Video BD-RE BD-R DVD-Video DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL Playable contents Video Video JPEG Video Video Video AVCHD JPEG Video AVCHD MP3 JPEG DVD-RW Video AVCHD - +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] [CD] - CD-R CD-RW Music [
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    Please refer to the recorder's instructions. ∫ BD-Video This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. ≥ used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided.
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    clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. ∫ Clean the lens with the lens cleaner disc. control Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control. Lens cleaner disc: RP-CL720PP (not included) ≥ This lens cleaner
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    methods other than those described in this manual. ≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides. How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Setup example Place the front, center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the
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    instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. Speaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same color. 6 PURPLE 5 GREEN 2 RED 1 WHITE 4 GRAY 3 BLUE Subwoofer Center speaker Front speaker (Rch) Front speaker (Lch) Surround speaker
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    IN AAVV OUT OOPPTICCAALL L 1 R (ARC) VIDEO OUT AUX FM ANT (75Ω) HDMI AV OUT (ARC) 2 OPTICAL 1 A HDMI the TV. ≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system's speakers, select "DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)" or "D-IN 1" as instructions of the TV for the settings to output digital audio. VQT2T10 13
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    Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices speakers, select "DIGITAL IN 2 (CABLE/SAT)" or "D-IN 2" as a source (> 17). NECESSARY SETTINGS ≥ "HDMI Audio Output" : "Off" (> 30) Radio antenna connection Using an indoor antenna Main unit   FM ANT (75 Ω ) A FM indoor antenna
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    setup anytime by selecting "Easy setup" in the Setup menu. (> 31) ≥ Language and TV Aspect settings are automatically retrieved if this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable. VQT2T10 15
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    Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change "Remote Control Code" (> 31) on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together and it responds to this remote control the SD card, press on the center of the card and pull it
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    DIGITAL IN 2*2: To enjoy audio from other devices with this unit's speakers (> 23) *2 "(CABLE/SAT)" is displayed next to DIGITAL IN when Selecting the source by the remote control Button BD/SD iPod RADIO EXT-IN Source BD/DVD or SD card (SD) (> 19) iPod (IPOD) (> 26) FM Radio (FM) (> 22) AUX*1 (>
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    speakers, as well as the surround even when playing a 2-channel sound or non-surround sound. MANUAL ≥ The selected effect will only be displayed on the main unit. 2 While "MANUAL balance of the front speakers. C: Center speaker RS: Surround speaker (right) LS: Surround speaker (left) SW: Subwoofer
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    Getting started Playback Playing Playback video contents Pause [BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD] Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. 2 Insert the media. Play starts. ≥ If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to
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    such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc. ≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit their website. Playing picture-in-picture To turn on/off secondary video Press [PIP].   A Secondary video B Primary
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    Playback 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press [OK]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View DVD-RAM(VR) 2006 9 12 0001 0002 0003 Video Picture 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 Page 001/001 SUB MENU Play RETURN Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture. To
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    last preset station. ≥ "ERROR" is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the stations manually. Presetting stations manually Preparation Select a radio broadcast. 1 Press [RADIO] to select "FM". 2 Press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5] to select the frequency. ≥ To start automatic tuning
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    . 1 Press [SURROUND] several times to select the effect. 2 While "MANUAL" is displayed on the unit's display Press [2, 1] and select the desired effect. Surround modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo sources from all speakers: ≥ DOLBY PL II MOVIE ≥ DOLBY PL II MUSIC ≥ S.SURROUND ≥ Cinema
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    With the remote control; ≥ supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. "HDAVI Control 5" is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for Panasonic's HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment. ≥ Please refer to individual manuals
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    off the TV (When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later.) Select "Video" in "Power Off Link" (> 31) Easy control only with VIERA remote control Only TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" or later By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the
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    dock adapter until firmly fitting into the dock. The adapter should be supplied with your iPod for the stable use. If you need an on your iPod. The picture will be displayed on your TV. You can use the remote control to operate the iPod menu. The operation may vary among iPod models. ≥ [3, 4]:
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    contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change. Regarding Language, Audio attribute and Video attribute: (> 37) Basic controls (For music and video playback only) Buttons [1 PLAY] [∫STOP] [;PAUSE] [SKIP:, SKIP9] Play Pause Skip Functions (Press and hold) [SEARCH6, SEARCH5
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    the high frequency portion of the audio. Re-master 1 Pop and rock Re-master 2 Jazz Re-master 3 Classical Dialog Enhancer*1 The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. High Clarity Sound When connected to TV via HDMI AV OUT terminal for outputting image, it
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    Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ≥ Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown segment in playlists. Black Level Control Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for
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    is corrected by delaying the audio output. Speaker Refer to page 31 Display Status Messages but brightens when you perform some operations. FL Control (Vol 0) ≥ If "On" is selected, center of the screen. HDMI Connection Press [OK] to show the following settings. HDMI Resolution The items supported
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    playback menu, except for "Remote Control Code", "On-screen Language", "DVD-Video Ratings" and "BD-Video Ratings" to the default settings. A Center (C) B Left Surround (LS), Right Surround (RS) 2 Press [3, 4] to select the setting and press [OK]. A Center speaker Difference Setting Approx. 34
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    capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers. ≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual
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    Troubleshooting Reference guide Before requesting service, please perform the following steps. Make the following checks and visit our website for more information. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/ Enter the model number. 4 Even so, you still have trouble, Visit our website to
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    audio type. ≥ Check connections to speakers and other equipment. (> 11s14) ≥ Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. (> 31) ≥ To instructions for your iPod.) The TV input channel unintentionally changes to HDMI input. ≥ When the main unit is connected with an "HDAVI Control
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    remote control. (> 16) Hor F stands for a number.) ≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections. ≥ There is something unusual. ≥ Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby for 3 seconds. Now press [POWER player and
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    DCF* is supported. ≥ MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is not supported * Design format (V1.0) used on High Definition Video Camera (Panasonic and some other's) Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ≥ Discs folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken. Root e.g., P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg
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    Structure of MP3 folders in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW Prefix the file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them. Root e.g., 001XXXX.mp3 002XXXX.mp3 001 Folder A 003XXXX.mp3 004XXXX.mp3 005XXXX.mp3 Folder B 006XXXX.mp3 007XXXX.mp3 008XXXX.mp3 009XXXX.mp3 Folder C 010XXXX.mp3
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    Corporation. "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. "Blu-ray Disc" is trademark. "BONUSVIEW" is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed
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    7.1 channel output. P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic algorithm. Various processing is supported, including a high-level conversion of the TV scanning format from interlace to progressive and a high-level conversion of
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    SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL Power consumption: Power consumption in standby mode: Power supply CENTER SPEAKER SB-HC480 Type: Full range: Impedance: Output sound pressure: Frequency range: Dimensions (WkHkD): Mass (Weight): 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER (Bass reflex) FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range: 87.9 MHz to
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    Output connector: LASER Specification Class I LASER Product Wave length: Laser power: NTSC 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) Pin jack (1 system) 1080p/1080i/720p/480p Type A (19 pin) HDMI (Deep Color, x.v.ColorTM, High Bit rate Audio) This unit supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. 790 nm (CDs)/650 nm (DVDs)/ 405 nm
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    of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other
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    Reference VQT2T10 43
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    Antenna 14 AUX 13 DVD recorder 14 HDMI 12, 13 iPod 26 OPTICAL IN 12, 13 Set Top Box 14 Speaker 28 Re-master 28 Remote control Remote control code 16 Using the remote control 10 Repeat play 28 39 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
Model No.
SC-BT228
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.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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If you have any questions contact:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The warranty can be found on page 42.
Please return the product registration card (if included),
or register via the Internet at:
www.panasonic.com/register
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