0136En_p01-02.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:18 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PTX50 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 High-quality picture HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. 6 Dolby Virtual Speaker Enjoy surround sound effect with a variety of sources.
0136En_p01-02.fm Page 2 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:32 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. SC-PTX50 SA-PTX50 Operations 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. Front speakers SB-HF100 Subwoofer SB-HWX50 CAUTION! The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.
0136En_p03-13.fm Page 3 Monday, January 21, 2008 10:28 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Simple Setup step 1 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 step 2 Cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Radio antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Audio and video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 step 4 Preparing the remote control . .
0136En_p03-13.fm step Page 4 1 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:35 PM Positioning Simple Setup 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.
0136En_p03-13.fm step 2 Page 5 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:13 PM Cable connections Simple Setup 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. 2 1 SPEAKERS R Main unit SUBWOOFER FM ANT 75 Speaker connections ≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. DO NOT Insert the wire fully.
0136En_p03-13.fm 2 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:35 PM Cable connections Simple Setup step Page 6 Main unit 3 AV PR OPTICAL OUT L R PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AV OUT 3 AUX OPTICAL IN Audio and video connections Basic setup example Cable connections Television (not included) AV1 Scart cable (not included) Enjoying sound from the television through the home theater system ≥ Press [EXT-IN] (➜ page 30) on the remote control to select the “AV” audio input.
0136En_p03-13.fm Page 7 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:18 PM Television or external equipment terminal Cable required (not included) Optical digital audio cable Main unit terminal Features [OPTICAL\IN] 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.
0136En_p03-13.fm step Page 8 4 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:36 PM Preparing the remote control Simple Setup ∫ Batteries Do not: Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Press in and lift up. ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
0136En_p03-13.fm 6 Monday, January 7, 2008 4:01 PM Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. 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. ≥This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 10). 1 DVD Turn on the unit. 2 DVD 3 SETUP Select “DVD/CD”.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 10 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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 Turn the main unit on/off (9) FM ≥ This may not work properly with some models.
0136En_p03-13.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:22 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.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 12 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Discs that can be played 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 Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc.
0136En_p03-13.fm Page 13 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:37 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.
0136En_p14-25.fm Page 14 Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:08 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. Using the main unit 1 2 Power on. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”. Î VIRTUAL SPEAKER ∫ (Stop) , + VOL OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR TUNING TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY MUSIC PORT Basic play 3 4 OPEN CLOSE Open the disc tray.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 15 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 36). Using the remote control 1 4 7 1 2 Numbered buttons +, CANCEL SKIP STOP, PAUSE , Enter number SLOW/SEARCH 5 ≥ Press [CANCEL] to cancel the number(s). NAV I TOP ME NU G ATOR TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST D IRECT RETURN GROUP SUBTITLE FL DISPLAY One touch play Stop Pause [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Shows a disc top menu.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 16 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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. Numbered buttons During play Press [MANUAL SKIP]. 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.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 17 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Program play (up to 32 items) ZOOM Changing the zoom ratio 1 This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. e.g.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 18 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 19 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM About DivX VOD content TOP ME NU Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. MENU 1 Press [TOP MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP].
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 20 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Using on-screen menus 1 CTI ONS FUN 2 Numbered buttons Show the Main menu. Go to the next menu Select Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] Functions CANCEL Register Return to the previous menu PLAY , , , ENTER 3 Select Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle e.g. [DVD-V] Functions Register 1 4 7 4 Using on-screen menus Video Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. To start from a specific item e.g.
Page 21 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. [DVD-VR] (Except still picture part) [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” menu (➜ page 23). Disc Review When you find a title/program to play Press [1 PLAY]. ≥ This may not work depending on the disc and the play position.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 22 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Audio Menu Dialogue Enhancer Confirming HDMI information To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) [DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ,------. Off e.g.
0136En_p14-25.fm Page 23 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:21 PM Changing the player settings 1 SETUP Show the Setup menu. 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 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. , ENTER 2 Select Select the menu.
0136En_p14-25.fm Page 24 Monday, January 7, 2008 4:05 PM 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.
0136En_p14-25.fm Page 25 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:18 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “HDMI” menu RGB Range Set “HDMI Colour Space” to “RGB” (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). ≥ Standard ≥ Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct. Video Mode ≥ On: When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal. Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480i or 576i (interlace).
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 26 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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 [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, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM 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.
0136En_p26-40.fm Page 28 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:19 PM Using the FM radio ∫ If noise is excessive Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to display “MONO”. FM Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency. Numbered buttons Manual tuning , , ENTER FUNCTIONS 1 Press [FM]§1 to select “FM”. 2 Press [6, 5]§2 to select the frequency.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 29 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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]. You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest). ≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
0136En_p26-40.fm Page 30 Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:24 PM Operating other equipment Using the iPod Use an optional SH-PD10 Panasonic Universal Dock for iPod. EXT-IN Connect the dock to the back of the main unit. OPTION V.1 , STOP, , PLAY PAUSE , iPod (not included) ≥ Connect the iPod firmly. Universal Dock for iPod (not included) , The indicator lights up when the iPod is inserted, and charging starts. RETURN Do not connect or disconnect the dock while the main unit is on.
0136En_p26-40.fm PAUSE Page 31 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:25 PM USB connection and operation STOP To pause track The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage devices. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk transfer only) To search the current track or press and hold Preparation ≥ Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. 1 Connect the USB mass storage device (not included).
0136En_p26-40.fm Page 32 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:25 PM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall ∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included) You can attach the front speakers to a wall. (Front speakers only) ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg 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.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 33 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 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.
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 34 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Troubleshooting guide Disc operation It takes time before play starts. ≥ 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. [MP3] ≥ This is normal on DivX video. [DivX] — Folders on a data CD are not displayed correctly.
0136En_p26-40.fm Page 35 Monday, January 7, 2008 8:04 PM Picture The picture on the television is not displayed correctly or disappears. ≥ The unit and television are using different video systems. Use a multi-system or PAL television. ≥ The system used on the disc does not match your television. – 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 (“NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” menu).
PTX50EG_RQTX0136-B_eng.book Page 36 Friday, December 28, 2007 6:36 PM Troubleshooting guide Radio Distorted sound or noise is heard. “ST” flickers or does not light. ≥ Adjust the position of the FM antenna. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. — 5 A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. — The USB drive or its contents cannot be read. ≥ The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system.
0136En_p26-40.fm Page 37 Monday, January 21, 2008 10:31 AM Safety precautions Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used. AC mains lead protection Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
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0136En_p26-40.fm Page 39 Friday, January 18, 2008 7:27 PM Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable.
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