0064 En_p01-02.fm Page 1 Monday, March 26, 2007 12:51 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT950 SC-PT1050 SC-PT953 The illustration shows SC-PT950. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: 1 ALL 1 2 4 Wireless surround speakers [PT1050] Wireless subwoofer 5 High-quality picture HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more.
0064 En_p01-02.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 5:33 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT950, SC-PT953 and SC-PT1050 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT950 for U.S.A. and Canada.
0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:33 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Simple Setup step 1 step 2 Assembling the front speakers . . . . 4 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 step 5 step 6 step 7 step 8 iPod connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AC cord connections. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Preparing the remote control . . . . 11 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 11 Speaker installation options . . . . . . .
0064 En_p03-15.fm step Page 4 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1 11:00 AM Assembling the front speakers Simple Setup Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 6. Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
0064 En_p03-15.fm step 2 Page 5 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:39 PM Positioning Simple Setup 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. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 6. [Note] Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32q) away from the system for proper ventilation.
0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 6:04 PM 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). Notes on speaker use ≥Use only supplied speakers Simple Setup Using 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.
0064 En_p03-15.fm step 3 Page 7 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:26 PM Cable connections Simple Setup Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. 1 AUX AV OUT 1 OPTICAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L PB R PR Y Main unit (The illustration shows SC-PT1050.
0064 En_p03-15.fm Simple Setup step Page 8 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3 5:35 PM Cable connections 2 Wireless system 3 FM ANT 75 LOOP ANT GND XM LOOP AM ANT EXT 2 Main unit (The illustration shows SC-PT950 for U.S.A. and Canada.) Speaker connections Cable connections ≥Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 9 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. ≥ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. Leave the AM loop antenna connected. FM outdoor antenna [Using a television antenna (not included)] ≥ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. 75 ≠ coaxial cable§ (not included) FM ANT 75 LOOP ANT GND LOOP AM ANT \U.
0064 En_p03-15.fm step Page 10 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:59 PM 5 iPod connection Simple Setup Proceed to step 6 if you are not going to enjoy iPod with the main unit. For SC-PT953, use an optional SH-PD10 Universal Dock for iPod. Dock adapter for iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB) Dock adapter for iPod 5th generation (video) (60GB, 80GB) 11 ∫ Charging the iPod Dock adapter for iPod 5th generation (video) (30GB) iPod (not included) ≥ Connect the iPod firmly.
0064 En_p03-15.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:49 AM ∫ [PT1050] Before using your wireless subwoofer Preparation ≥Ensure all connections are completed. ≥Turn on the main unit and reduce the volume. 1 2 3 Turn on your wireless subwoofer. While pressing [5/9] on the main unit, press the numbered button [3] on the remote control until “P” lights in the main unit’s display. While “P” is displayed, press [I/D SET]. Use a pointed object.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 12 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Select the source [DVD]: DVD/CD (11) [TUNER/BAND]: FM/AM (29), XM (30) [N, O SELECT]: DVD/CD, FM/AM, XM, AUX (34)/ MUSIC P. (34)/ D-IN (34) ([PT1050]) / OPTION (34) Television operations Refer to “Operating the television” below. The below function is available only when using the optional Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX85.
Page 13 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I] Turn the main unit on/off. 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. (16) 5 DISC SELECTOR Select a disc directly (16) ≥ A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is unchecked.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 14 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Logo Indicated in these instructions by Remarks DVD-Video [DVD-V] Video CD [VCD] Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD [CD] Music discs High quality movie and music discs Discs that can be played Recorded discs (±: Playable, k: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 15 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” “.wma” ≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected. ≥ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates). [MP3] DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW “.MP3” “.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:37 PM Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. 1 2 3 POWER Power on. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”. 4 OPEN CLOSE Open the drawer and place the disc(s). ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:52 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 36 to 39). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen item select Register VOLUME , SKIP , STOP, PAUSE 5 [PT950] [PT953] GROUP ONE TOUCH PLAY Enter number TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST CANCEL STOP The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to resume. ≥ Press [∫ STOP] again to clear the position.
0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 3:53 PM Convenient functions Playing CDs sequentially CD MODE [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] 1 This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. Select an applicable disc before playing (➜ Checking and selecting the disc, left). 5 Numbered buttons While stopped 1 DISC STOP , 2 , ENTER CANCEL PLAY MODE CD MODE REPEAT QUICK REPLAY AUTO USB DVD CD DISC S.SRD TG KARA D.MIX MONO Press [1 PLAY].
Page 19 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM To change the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) PLAY MODE Program and Random play To clear the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER]). Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:39 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu (➜ left) is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [DVD-VR] Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing the programs 1 ≥ Repeat this step if necessary. e.g.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:39 PM Using on-screen menus 1 CTI ONS FUN 2 Show the Main menu. Go to the next menu Select Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] Numbered buttons Functions Register Return to the previous menu PLAY , , , ENTER 3 Select Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle e.g. [DVD-V] Functions Register CANCEL 1 4 7 AUTO 4 Using on-screen menus To start from a specific item e.g.
Thursday, December 21, 2006 Other Settings Play Speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except when Surround Music is on). – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording. 1:48 PM Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 24 Tuesday, December 26, 2006 5:35 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) This works when the HDMI connection is being used and “Video Mode” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” menu) is set to “On”. HD Picture Enhancer To sharpen the “720p, “1080i” and “1080p” picture quality Off,------. 1,------.2,------.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 25 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Changing the player settings 1 Show the Setup menu. SETUP Item Setting Setup Disc Video Audio HDMI Display Others Numbered buttons Audio Subtitle Menus English Automatic English Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Ratings to select and press ENTER , , Level 8 RETURN to exit Menu If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 11), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. , ENTER 2 Select the menu.
0064 En_p16-27.fm Page 26 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 10:00 AM Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” menu TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 27 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Others” menu ≥ Bright ≥ Dim ≥ Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations. FL Dimmer Change the brightness of the unit’s display. QUICK SETUP ≥ Yes Re-initialize Setting ≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 25) is set. Please enter the same password.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 28 Monday, February 12, 2007 10:08 AM Using the EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY ONE TOUCH PLAY TV Television speakers are active. ≥ The volume of the home theater system is set to “0”. – This function works only when “DVD/CD” or “AUX”§ [or “D-IN”§ ([PT1050])] is selected as the source on the home theater system. ≥ Audio output is 2-channel audio. When switching between the theater and television speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 29 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Using the FM/AM radio ∫ If noise is excessive When “FM” is selected Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to display “MONO”. TUNER/BAND Numbered buttons D.MIX MONO SLP STCT DDTS PL SRDE. PRG PGM RND RDS EQ W1 W2 WS Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency. , , When “AM” is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 30 Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:37 PM Using the XM® Satellite Radio \The\XM\Satellite\Radio\is\available\only\in\the\48\contiguous\United\States\and\Canada\ Preparation ∫ The XM Satellite Radio ID TUNER/BAND Please confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating XM Satellite Radio as follows. Numbered buttons , , , , , 1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”. 2 Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [0] to select “XM 0” (XM channel 0).
Page 31 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Selecting XM channels by direct entry Presetting the XM channels XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM channel number. Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite XM channels. Up to 30 XM channels can be stored as channel presets. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”. 1 While listening to the XM radio broadcast 2 Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 32 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus C.FOCUS This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. + VOLUME [PT1050] Press [C.FOCUS]. Each time you press the button: C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF SRD ENH ≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ left) is turned on.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 33 Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:32 PM Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments Adjusting the speaker output level automatically: Auto Speaker Setup The speaker level settings can be optimized to accommodate your room’s listening conditions so that you can enjoy the ideal surround sound experience.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 34 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 10:21 AM Enjoying audio from an external source PAUSE STOP SELECT , (During play/pause) , STOP, , (During play/pause) PLAY PAUSE or press and hold , Alternatively, press [∫] on the main unit. To pause track Alternatively, press [4, 5] To skip a track on the main unit. Alternatively, press and hold [4, To search the current 5] on the track main unit. , When you select another source, or turn the main unit off, the iPod turns off.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 35 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:48 PM Glossary Decoder JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 36 Monday, March 26, 2007 12:53 PM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 35 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer. Power No power. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 37 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 10:28 AM Disc operation It takes time before play starts. [MP3] ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. — Folders on a data CD are not displayed correctly. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] ≥ Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. — A menu screen appears during skip or search.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 38 Monday, February 12, 2007 10:08 AM Troubleshooting guide HDMI or progressive video ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. – When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 39 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 XM Satellite Radio advisory messages 10:10 AM The XM Satellite Radio is available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. “ANTENNA” is flashing. ≥ The XM antenna is not properly connected. Check the connection and make sure the antenna cable is not damaged. 8 “UPDATING” is flashing. ≥ The XM antenna is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait a few seconds for the update to complete.
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9:57 AM SPEAKER SECTION [PT950] [PT953] [Front\speakers\SB-HF950] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1. Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type 2. Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type Input power (IEC) 250 W§6 (Max) Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 5 kHz Frequency range 79 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) 95 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk235 mm (929/32zk447/32zk91/4z) Mass 3.8 kg (8.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 42 Wednesday, January 31, 2007 10:45 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
PT950 and 1050_En.book Page 43 Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:25 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
0064 En_p28-44.fm Page 44 Monday, March 26, 2007 12:54 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2006. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 42. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.
