PanasoniC Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System Model No.SC-BT730 SC-BT330 SC-BT230 The illustration shows the image of the unit SC-BT730. 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.
CAUTION! I_"_'_,l THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these CAUTION CAUTION: operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 3 4 Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 5 6 Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean onlywith dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 3 Getting TV started Accessory .......................................................... Control reference guide ..................................... 5 6 •Remote control ................................................................. 6 •Main unit (Front) ............................................................... •Main unit (Rear) ................................................................ 7 7 Playable discs/Cards ............
Indicates features applicable to: rci"_l: I'¢i"i_l: I'¢i"i_l: _strat _tecc SC-BT730 only SC-BT330 only SC-BT230 only _r4 =a_i Speaker system Front speakers SB-H F730 Center speaker I Surround SB-H F330 SB-HC730 SB-H F230 SB-HC230 SB-HC230 speakers I SB-HS230 I SB-HS230 I SB-HS230 Subwoofer Wireless system (with a digital transmitter) I I SB-HW330 SH-FX71 I I SB-HW330 -- I I SB-HW480 -- • Some accessories and external devices mentioned product may not be on sale in certain regions
Control reference guide m 1 Turn the unit on and off(_ 2 3 Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST (_ 34) Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (_ 34) 19) 4 5 [CANCEL]: Cancel Basic playback control buttons (_ 25) Select preset radio stations 6 7 8 Show status messages (_ 25) Show Top Menu/Direct Navigator (_ 25) [A, T, ,_, I_]: Menu selection [OK]: Selection [,_, I_]: Select preset radio station (_ 29) ['_] ('_11), [1_] (I I1_): Frame-by-frame (_ 25) .....
e.g., I'_'_[] I 3 Pull open. 9 1 9 2 Standby/on switch (POWER (b/I) (_ 19) 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. Power indicator The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.
Playable discs/Cards _/u BD-Video Video BD-RE Video JPEG BD-R Video DVD-Video Video DVD-RAM Video AVCHD JPEG -r,_y Disc Q VIDEO Q RAM RAM4.7 DVD -R R Video AVCHD MP3 JPEG R4.
• Finalize • SD card 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. • 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. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
STEP 1 : Preparing the speakers Preparation Caution • Do not stand on the base• Be cautious when children are • To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. • For wall mount, refer to page 40. • Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent near.
Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable connections. Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. e.g. Front speaker (L) e.g. Surround speaker O O Speaker cable sticker Connector (_ 4-: White - Blue line (included) FRONT (L) WHITE @ FRONT (R) RED (_) SURROUND (L) BLUE @ SURROUND (R) GRAY _) + CENTER GREEN (_) SUBWOOFER PURPLE Be sure to match the number on each sticker with the connector color.
STEP 2: Positioning 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. • Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers.
STEP 3: Connections Turn off all equipment Do not connect before connection and read the appropriate the AC power supply cord until all other operating instructions. connections are complete, Connect to the terminals of the same color. I_i_l (_) (_ (_) (_ _) PURPLE (_ Subwoofer @ (_) BLUE Surround speaker (Lch) RAY Surround speaker (Rch) i !.
The basic connection your system setting. is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however, there are more connection examples to optimize oDo not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. oTurn off all equipment before connection. • • OPTICAL IN • After making the digital audio connection, make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (_ 30).
O @ HDMI cable (not included) Optical digital audio cable (not included) • For the TV audio, an audio cable (not included) can be also used by connecting the AUX terminal with the AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV. HDMI AV OUT • To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system's speakers, select "DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)" or "D-IN 1" as a source (_ 23).
Using an indoor antenna O O FM indoor antenna (included) Adhesive tape Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. O FM outdoor antenna [Using a TV antenna (not included)] The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. O • 75 £_coaxial cable (not included) Antenna plug (not included) Using an outdoor antenna Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor. e.g., , Main unit FM ANT (75C_) Do not insert or remove while the home theater unit is on.
The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment. • It may not work properly depending on the equipment or environment used.
STEP 4: AC power supply cord connection The illustration shows SC-BT730. Wireless system Main unit O O AC power supply cord (included) To a household AC outlet O O AC power supply cord (included) To a household AC outlet • Ferrite core • Connect only after all other connections are complete. • This unit consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (rcJ_il rcJ_,_il: approx. 0.05 w*, rcJl_'_,l: approx. 0.1 w*, rcJ'_'1_!Wireless system: approx. 0.2 w).
STEP 6: Smart setup / Easy setup The Smart setup / Easy setup assists 1 you to make 2 necessary settings. Follow the on-screen prompts to make basic settings for the system. Irm'_! I'¢rCml: Smart setup ID_/.P_EI: Easy setup Press [_)]. Follow the on-screen instructions and make the settings with [&, T,
Before you perform the wireless network settings on this unit, confirm the set up of your Wireless router (Access point) is done correctly on your PC. 1 Select "Wired" [OK]. 2 or "Wireless" When you experience problems with settings Access Point Connection Setting and press Follow the on-screen instructions and A conflict with another device occurred. • Please wait a few moments, and then try again.
1. LAN cable connection or :Pass Connection to access point 2. IP address setting :Fail 3. Connection to gateway :Fail 1. LAN cable connection or :Pass Connection to access point :Pass 3. Connection to gateway :Fail Easy Setting and settings of the hub and router • Settings of "IP Address ! DNS Settings" 2.
STEP 7: Reprogramming remote control When other Panasonic remote control products Inserting or removing a media the respond to this Change "Remote Control Code" (_ 38) 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. To chanqe the code on the main unit. 1 While stopped, 2 Press [A, T] to select "Other Functions" and 3 press [START]. press Press [OK].
START menu • Selecting the source by the remote control !! Major functions of this unit can be operated from the START menu. 1 Press [START]. 2 Press [&, T] to select the item and press !!!!!!!!!! BD/DVD or SD card (SD) (_ 25) iPod (IPOD) (_ 32) [OK]. RADIO e.g., BD-Video FM Radio (FM) (_ 29) AUX .1 (_ 30) ARC .1 (_ 30) DIGITAL IN 1.1 (D-IN 1) (_ 30) DIGITAL IN 2 *2 (D-IN 2) (_ 30) "1 "(TV)"is dispIayednextto itemssetfor TV AUDIO input.
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers • Adjusting speaker level during play (_ Press and hold [-CH SELECT] to activate the speaker setting mode. @ Press [-CH SELECT] several times to select the speaker. Each time you press the button: L R-_> C-_> RS-_>RB*-_> LB*-_>LS-_> SW I' * When the optional surround back speakers are connected. Press [SURROUND] several times to select the effect. L R: Front speaker (left and right: only the balance is adjustable.
Playing video contents Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate the television. 1 2 • Pause Press [I IPAUSE]. • Press [I IPAUSE] again or [1_ PLAY] to restart play. video input on Search/Slow-motion Press [_] to turn on the unit. iiiiiiii Insert the media. Search Play starts. • If the menu is displayed, press [A, T, ,4, I_] to select the item and press [OK]. • If play does not start, press [1_ PLAY]. While playing, press [SEARCH`<`<] or [SEARCHH_].
1 Press [SUB MENU] 2 Select an item and press [OK]. While DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed To display the titles properties (recording date, etc.) To select the chapter Playing still pictures (_ 27) To switch to another folder What What • 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 When black bars are shown at the top, To display Top Menu. To display Pop-up Menu.
Enjoying Internet BD-Live discs with Playing still pictures r_ I_] r_ I_ (BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs may require an Internet account to be created in order to access the BD-Live content. Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account. 1 Connect to the network. (_ 17) 2 Insert an SD card Insert a disc or SD card. If the menu is displayed, and press [OK].
Playing music 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select an item and press [OK]. (DVD-R/R DL, music CD, CD-R/RW) Insert a disc. While "Album View" or "Picture View" screen is displayed You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. Display If the menu is displayed, and press [OK]. 2 Interval press [A, T] to select the item Press [A, T] to select the track and press [OK]. Change the display interval. Transition Effect Set display method. Repeat Play Repeat slideshow.
Listening to the Radio 1 2 Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 2 Press [RADIO] to select "FM". Press Press [RADIO] to select "FM". numbered buttons to select the To select a 1-digit number e.g., 1: [1] => [OK]. To select a 2-digit number Press [STATUS] to select the position to start the LOWEST: auto preset search, To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency e.g., 12: [1] => [2]. Alternatively, press [A, v] or [<, (FM87.9 or • FM87.5). CURRENT: I_].
Enjoying TV with unit's speakers Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate audio input mode [AUX, ARC, D-IN 1 or D-IN 2] to suit the connections to this unit. (_ 23) Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminals on the main unit. Press [EXT-IN] several times to select "D-IN 1" (DIGITAL IN 1) or "D-IN 2" (DIGITAL IN 2). • You can enhance stereo sources with surround sound effect. Press [SURROUND] several times to select the effect.
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM"HDAVI Control TM'') One touch play You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start play with a single press of a button. While the unit and the TV are in standby mode; Press [1_ PLAY]. Speaker control You can select whether audio is output from the unit's speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. Home theater This unit's speakers are active.
Power off link Using the iPod/iPhone All connected equipment compatible with "HDAVI Control", including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off. Preparation Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV (When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVl Control 2 or later.
Other methods of playback Preparation • Make sure that the "IPOD" source is selected. Press [iPod] to select the source. • To view photos/videos from the iPod/iPhone Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for your TV. • To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input mode. Enjoy music/video To use the iPod touch/iPhone Press [START]. 2 Press [A, T] to select "Menu" press [OK].
Enjoying VIERA CAST Playback menu TM You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home 1 Press [BD/SD] to select "BD/DVD". 2 Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., BD-Video screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of December 2009) Preparation • Network connection (=> 17) • Network setting (_ 20) Menus Press [VIERA CAST]. Message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press [OK]. 2 Press [a, 1",
Repeat Sound Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit's display.) Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media. Effects .1,.2 (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio. Pop and rock iiiiiii iiiiiiiii !ii_i_i_i_i!ii! i! Select "Off" to cancel.
Setup menu Change the unit's settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [START] and press [A, T] to select "Other Functions" and press [OK]. 2 Press [&, T] to select "Setup" and press [OK]. Menu Language Choose the language for disc menus. • Enter a code (=> 45) with the numbered select "Other ". buttons when you BD-Live Internet Access (_ 27) You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.
7.1ch Audio Reformatting Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1ch. • If "Off" is selected, sound is played over the original number of channels (Note that in the case of 6.1ch audio, playback will be at 5.1ch.) Audio reformatting is enabled in the following cases: • When you have selected "PCM" in "Digital Audio Output". • When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM.
TV Audio Input Select the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations. Remote Control Code Change the remote control code, when other Panasonic products react to this remote control. Network Easy Setting (_ 20) Quick Network Settings Perform network-related settings individually. Press [OK] to show the following settings. LAN Connection Select connection - Idle power consumption consumption _ 48) Mode method. Access Point Connection Start* Speed of startup from power off is increased.
Surround/Surround Delay time For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If either distance @ or _ is less than © (=> below), find the difference in the relevant table and adjust the delay time to make up for the difference. • back speakers Approx. 170 cm (5 ft. 6 in.) 5.0 ms Approx. 340 cm (11 ft. 1 in.) 10.0 ms Approx. 510 cm (16 ft. 8 in.) 15.0 ms When using the 7.
Ir_€_,li'_,l Speaker installation option Attaching Surround speaker Front speaker and surround speaker to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) wall. to a • The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k_ (22 Ibs) 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.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, please perform the following steps. Disc cannot be played. • The disc is dirty. (_ 9) Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally. • The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not playback. The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the TV is switched on. • This phenomenon may occur, depending when "Quick Start" is set to "On".
Video is not output. • Set the "High Clarity Sound" in the playback menu to "Off" to use the VIDEO OUT terminal. (_ 35) Video is not output in high definition. • Confirm that "HDMI Resolution" in the Setup menu are set properly. (_ 37) No subtitles. • When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs. • Turn off the subtitles or turn off the closed caption setting on the TV.
Ican'tconnect tothenetwork. • Confirm thenetwork connection andsettings. (_ 17,38) • Check theoperating instructions foreach device and connect accordingly. F99 • Theunitfailstooperate properly. Press [POWER (b/I]onthe main unittoswitch theunittostandby for3seconds. Now press [POWER (b/I]onthemain unitagain toturntheunit on. BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played. • Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or U59 • The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons.
UPD[]/[_ IPOD OVER CURRENT ERROR (" [] " stands for a number,) • The firmware is being updated. Please do not turn off power. • The iPod/iPhone r_ ,,[],, is flashing. • There is no link between this unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireless system is plugged into the household AC outlet and is turned on. • Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted into the slot of this unit. • If the wireless system is not used, disconnect the digital transmitter from this unit.
in DVD-R*4/DVD-R DL*4/CD-R*+/CD-RW *_ Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken. Root e.g., --- Supplemental information • P0000001 .]Pg P0000002.jpg Folder A ---- ENG FRA DEU English French German older B ITA ESP Italian Spanish P0000006.jpg P0000007.jpg NLD SVE Dutch Swedish P0000008.jpg P0000009.jpg NOR DAN Norwegian Danish POR RUS Portuguese Russian P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg :\ 211Folder C ---- Display languages list P0000010.
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Glossary AVCHD DTS-HD Master Audio AVCHD is a new format (standard)for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. This is a Iossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHz/7.1 ch or less. In addition, faithful reproduction of the master audio is enabled using Iossless audio encoding technology. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J.
Specifications GENERAL FM TUNER Power consumption: Power consumption Frequency 90 W in standby mode Antenna l_m_lI'_r_,l: ID_L_I: Approx. 0.05 W Power AC 120 V, 60 Hz range: terminals: SECTION 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step), 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) 75 _ (unbalanced) Approx. 0.1 W supply: SPEAKER iPod/iPhone Connector: WIRELESS LAN Connector: Dimensions (Wx H x D): DC OUT 5 V 500 mA MAX DC OUT 5 V 500 mA 430 mmx54 mm×287 mm Mass (Weight): (16Wld'x 2W'x 115hd') Approx.
CENTER SPEAKER I'_"_'_1SB-HC730 Type: Woofer: Tweeter: Impedance: Output sound pressure: Frequency range: Dimensions (Wx H x D): Mass (Weight): I'_i_l I'_'_[] SB-HC230 Type: Full range: Impedance: Output sound pressure: Frequency range: Dimensions (Wx H x D): VIDEO SECTION 2 WAY 3 SPEAKER Bass-ref. 3.5 cm x 10 cm (13/8"x4 '') CONE TYPE 2.5 cm (1") SEMI-DOME TYPE 6£3 78 dB/W (1 m) 100Hzto30kHz(16dB), 130Hzto25kHz(10dB) 424 mmx59 mmx76 mm SURROUND 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER Bass-ref. 6.
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Index O O AC Power Connection ............. Angle ........................... Audio Attribute ...................... Changing audio................. Channel ...................... Language ..................... AVCHD ....................... HDMI ........................ 15, 47 Radio .......................... 29 34 High Clarity Sound ............. 35, 37 Random play .................... Re-master ....................... Remote control Remote control code ............ Using the remote control ...