Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: USB connection for MP3 players Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. page SC-PT150 RQTX0029-B...
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• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RQT8043 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. System SC-PT150 Main unit SA-PT150 Front speakers SB-HF150 Center speaker SB-HC150 Surround speakers...
Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fi tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where...
Table of contents GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ...3 Safety precautions ...4 Accessories ...6 Preparing the remote control ...6 Placement of speakers ...7 Simple setup ...8 Making the connections ...8 Other speaker setup options ...10 Optional antenna connections ...10 Performing QUICK SETUP ...
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000091) 2 Remote control batteries Preparing the remote control 1 Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. R6/LR6, AA • Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Placement of speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound fi eld. Note the following points: • Place speakers on fl at secure bases. • Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
Simple setup Making the connections Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. • Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
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Connect to the antenna. 7 FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is the best. Connect to the television’s SCART terminal. • Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. • Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly. •...
Simple setup (continued) Other speaker setup options Other speaker setup options 7 Attaching to a wall You can attach the front, surround and center speakers to the wall. • The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.
Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
Disc information Discs that can be played Discs that can be played Disc Logo DVD- Video Video 7 Disc handling precautions Disc Logo DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW DVD-R DL +R/+RW — +R DL — — CD-R/RW It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the •...
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This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format. Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video recording standard). Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi...
Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Standby/on switch [y/I] (16) 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. AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
Remote control Remote control Television operations (33) Switch the main unit on or off (11) Change the television’s video input mode (33) Select disc’s title numbers and etc., Enter numbers (17) Select preset radio stations (28) Show a disc top menu (17) or program list (17) Show on-screen menu (20) Show the display on the...
Disc — Basic play Using the main unit Using the main unit Select “DVD/CD”. Power on. Using the remote control Using the remote control Numeric buttons DIRECT NAVIGATOR RQT8043 Load a disc in the tray. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
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Stop The position is memorised while “RESUME” is on the display. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume. • Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position. Pause • Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback. Search (during play) • Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
Advanced play Displaying current playback condition (during play) Example: T I ME T I ME The OSD’s (on-screen display) abbreviations are as described below; 1 Current playback item example: T = Title ( C = Content ( PG = Program or PL = Playlist ( 2 Current playback chapter example: C= Chapter (...
Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing data discs Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 25) to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG content. Playing from the selected item A T A – D I SC R OT d i s n e y 2 0 0 5 ~ B a b y –...
Using on-screen menus Select the item. Confi rm Select Display the functions screen. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. Functions menu TRACK SEARCH TITLE SEARCH CONTENT SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH PG (Program) SEARCH PL (Playlist) SEARCH RQT8043 Select...
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Functions menu (continued) Example: T 2 C 1 OF F AUD IO To select audio soundtrack To select “L”, “R” , “L+R” or “L R” To select “ON” or “OFF” for vocals To select “OFF”, “V2”, “V1” or “V1+V2” for different vocal selections •...
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• On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. • “ON” or “OFF” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). (with multiple angles) To select a video angle Example: 1 : ✱✱✱...
Changing the player settings A I N D I SC V I DEO AUD I O D I S P L AY OT HE RS S E L E C T : S E T : EN T ER E X I T : S E T U P The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
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Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. MAIN menu (continued) MENUS Choose the language for disc menus. Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. RATINGS Set a ratings level to limit DVD- Video play.
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QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. MAIN menu (continued) NTSC DISC OUT • NTSC: When connected to a NTSC television. Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output • PAL60: When connected to a PAL television. when playing NTSC discs (\ page 13, Video systems).
Changing the player settings (continued) Changing the delay time of the speakers Effective when playing multi-channel audio (Center and surround speakers only) 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 you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
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Naming folders and fi les Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit. At the time of recording, prefi x folder and fi le names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).
Using the radio Manual tuning To select “FM”. (main unit) To select “MANUAL”. (main unit) To select the frequency. (main unit) Press and hold [4 TUNING 3] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. Presetting the channel Remote control only Up to 30 stations can be set for FM.
Using sound effects Note • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources.
Using sound effects (continued) Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Preparation While stopped and no on-screen display is shown To output a test signal. L: Front left C: Center R: Front right RS: Right surround...
Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder through your home theater system. Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 15) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input.
Operating other equipment (continued) Optional USB connection and operation Optional USB connection and operation The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play tracks or fi les from USB mass storage class devices. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer) Preparation Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been...
Operating the television Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Aim the remote control at the television. To switch the television on or off To switch the television’s video input mode...
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. 7 Power No power.
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7 Menus The Setup menu cannot be • Select “DVD/CD” as the source. accessed. • Cancel program and random play. • Cancel JPEG’s playback. 7 Sound abnormal or improper Sound is distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. Effects do not work. •...
Troubleshooting guide (continued) 7 Television displays “ ” “ERROR” “Check the disc” “This disc may not be played in your region” 7 USB The USB drive or its contents cannot be read. Slow operation of the USB device. 7 Listening to the radio Distorted sound or noise is heard.
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. 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 multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
Surround speakers SB-HS151 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass refl ex) Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range 96 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB) 120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB) Dimensions (W x H x D) 92 mm x 135 mm x 95.4 mm Mass Center speakers SB-HC150...
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