0137EB_p01-02.fm Page 1 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:23 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-PTX50 P5–9 Model No. QUICK START GUIDE OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR TUNING SA-PTX3 MUSIC PORT Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Dolby Virtual Speaker Enjoy surround sound effect with a variety of sources.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 2 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Safety precautions Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on this unit if the controls are the same. System This unit Front speakers Subwoofer SC-PTX50 SA-PTX50 SB-HF100 SB-HWX50 CAUTION! CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 3 Monday, January 21, 2008 7:08 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 QUICK START GUIDE Simple Setup step 1 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Speaker installation options. . . . . . . . . 6 step 2 Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . 7 step 3 Preparing the remote control . . .
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 4 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:25 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2008. These may be subject to change.
0137EB_p03-13.fm step 1 Page 5 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 7:01 PM Positioning This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the supplied speakers and the subwoofer, and by reproducing acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a limited space. How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 6 Monday, January 21, 2008 7:13 PM ∫ Preventing the front speakers from falling String (not included) Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly. ≥ 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.
0137EB_p03-13.fm step 2 Page 7 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:25 PM Basic connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION. FRONT (R) FRONT (L) Insert the wire fully.
0137EB_p03-13.fm step Page 8 3 Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:53 PM Preparing the remote control ∫ Batteries Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Press in and lift up. 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. R6/LR6, AA ∫ Use Replace the cover. QUICK START GUIDE step 3–4 Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ take apart or short circuit.
0137EB_p03-13.fm step 5 Page 9 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:48 PM Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture, turn on the television and select the appropriate video input (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ To select your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 10). 1 2 DVD 3 SETUP Select “DVD/CD”.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 10 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations Aim the remote control at the Panasonic television and press the button. [Í TV]: Turn the television on/off [TV/AV]: Change the television’s video input mode [r, s]: Adjust the television volume ≥ This may not work properly with some models.
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 11 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:29 PM OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR TUNING SA-PTX3 MUSIC PORT When opening and closing the front cover, be careful not to touch the standby/on switch [Í/I]. AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 12 Monday, January 14, 2008 3:51 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo Remarks DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs DVD-Audio [DVD-A] High fidelity music discs§1 Video CD [VCD] Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD [CD] Music discs Discs that can be played Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
0137EB_p03-13.fm Page 13 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:50 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” “.mp3” ≥ This unit does not support ID3 tags.
0137EB_p14-27.fm Page 14 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:30 PM Basic play To display the picture, turn on the television and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.) to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ To select your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using this unit 1 2 Power on. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 15 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 37 to 40). Using the remote control PAUSE SKIP (during play) SLOW SEARCH (during pause) Frame-byframe [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] (during pause) ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only.
0137EB_p14-27.fm Page 16 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:53 PM Convenient functions Skipping about 30 seconds forward MANUAL SKIP [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except +R/+RW) Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc. During play Press [MANUAL SKIP]. Numbered buttons CANCEL STOP ≥ This may not work depending on the play position. ≥ [DVD-VR] This does not work with still picture part or when playing a playlist.
Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM All group play ZOOM Changing the zoom ratio This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. [DVD-A] (motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Auto, 4:3 Standard, European Vista, 16:9 Standard, American Vista, Cinemascope1, Cinemascope2 e.g. 4:3 Standard (4:3) [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Press PLAY to start Program play (up to 32 items) 1 European Vista (1.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 18 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 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]. Numbered buttons Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 19 Friday, January 11, 2008 Playing a playlist TOP ME NU Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 2 MENU 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]. ≥ Repeat this step if necessary. e.g.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 20 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Using on-screen menus 1 CTI ONS FUN 2 Show the Main menu. Select Numbered buttons CANCEL Go to the next menu Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] Functions Register Return to the previous menu PLAY , , , ENTER 3 Select Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Make the settings. e.g.
Friday, January 11, 2008 Other Settings Play Speed 9:30 PM Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. [DVD-A] (motion picture part) [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 – Audio output switches to PCM-2 channel. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 22 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) Source Select [DivX] When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I (Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 23 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM About DivX subtitles text display Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. (➜ page 24) Play as DVD-Video To play DVD-Video contents of or DVD-Audio Play as DVD-Audio Select “Play as DVD-Video”.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 24 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 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 Level 8 to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit Menu , , If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. , ENTER 2 Select Select the menu.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 25 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM 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.
0137EB_p14-27.fm Page 26 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:54 PM Changing the player settings ∫ “Audio” menu PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using OPTICAL OUT terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. ≥ Up to 48 kHz : When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz ≥ Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz – Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.
0137EB_p14-27.fm Page 27 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:54 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Display” menu Menu Language ≥ English ≥ Italiano ≥Français ≥Nederlands On-Screen Messages ≥ On ≥Off Background during Play ≥ Black Select background during JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video playback. ≥Español ≥Svenska ≥Deutsch ≥Polski ≥Grey ∫ “Others” menu FL Dimmer Change the brightness of the unit’s display.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 28 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” One touch play You can turn on the home theater system and television, and start playing the disc with a single press of a button. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PLAY ONE TOUCH PLAY Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” [Note] ≥ Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television. If you miss the beginning portion of playback, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
Friday, January 11, 2008 Speaker control You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or the television speakers by using the television menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your television. Home Cinema Theater speakers are active. ≥ When the home theater system is in standby mode, changing the television speakers to theater speakers in the television menu will automatically turn the home theater system on and select “AUX”§ or “D-IN”§ as the source.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 30 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:31 PM Using the FM radio ∫ If noise is excessive Press and hold [—FM MODE] on this unit to display “MONO”. FM Numbered buttons Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency. , , e.g. Display Manual tuning ENTER 1 2 FUNCTIONS SELECTOR TUNING MEMORY Using the FM radio Presetting stations automatically Up to 30 stations can be set. Press [FM]§1 to select “FM”.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 31 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Using sound effects Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level SUBWOOFER LEVEL You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. (Settings can be confirmed on the display or the television screen.) You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest).
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 32 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:32 PM Operating other equipment Using the iPod EXT-IN , STOP, , iPod (not included) ≥ Connect the iPod firmly. , PAUSE Use an optional SH-PD10 Panasonic Universal Dock for iPod. Connect the dock to the back of this unit. OPTION V.1 PLAY , Universal Dock for iPod (not included) You can play an external source through your home theater system. The indicator lights up when the iPod is inserted, and Do not connect or disconnect charging starts.
Page 33 Friday, January 11, 2008 ∫ Playing tracks from the iPod 9:30 PM Setting the sound effects for set top box, digital broadcasting or satellite receiver Preparation ≥ Adjust the volume on the iPod to a normal listening level. ≥ Reduce the volume of this unit. ≥ Confirm the iPod connection (➜ page 32). Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN terminal on this unit (➜ page 36). 1 Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly to select “OPTION”. The iPod turns on.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 34 Monday, January 21, 2008 7:16 PM Operating other equipment ∫ Compatible devices EXT-IN Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class: – USB devices that support bulk only transfer. – USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed. ∫ Supported Formats Format Extension Still pictures JPG “.jpg”, “.JPG” “.jpeg”, “.JPEG” Music MP3 WMA “.mp3”, “.MP3” “.wma”, “.WMA” Video MPEG4§ “.asf”, “.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 35 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:55 PM Optional connections Other audio and video connections ≥ Do not make the video connections through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals This connection provides a purer picture than the SCART (AV) terminal.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 36 Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:08 PM Optional connections Other audio and video connections Connecting to a digital audio source This unit can decode the surround signals received through the set top box, digital broadcasting or satellite broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 37 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely. 7 The unit is automatically switched to standby mode. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 10 The display is dark.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 38 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:56 PM Troubleshooting guide General operation (Continued) No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. ≥ When the HDMI cable is connected, there will be no video output from the SCART (AV) and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals of this unit. If the SCART (AV) or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is to be used, remove the HDMI cable and turn this unit on/off again. ≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and this unit.
PTX50EB_RQTX0137-B_eng.book Page 39 Friday, January 11, 2008 9:30 PM Sound Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals. — — Effects do not work. ≥ None of the audio effect work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the OPTICAL OUT terminal. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — Humming is heard during play. ≥ An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near this unit.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 40 Monday, January 14, 2008 2:56 PM Troubleshooting guide iPod with Universal Dock for iPod (optional) Cannot charge or operate even when the indicator on the dock lights. ≥ Check that the iPod is connected firmly. ≥ The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. 32 — HDMI or progressive video There is ghosting when HDMI or progressive output is on.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 41 Monday, January 21, 2008 7:17 PM Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel sound. Down-mixing This is a process of remixing the 5.
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0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 43 Monday, January 28, 2008 9:27 AM Maintenance [Front\Speaker\SB-HF100] Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1. Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type k 2 2. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 250 W§8 (Max) Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 80 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB) 93 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 121 mmk328 mmk129 mm Mass 1.7 kg [Subwoofer\SB-HWX50] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Kelton type) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 1.
0137EB_p28-44.fm Page 44 Monday, January 21, 2008 6:35 PM Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
