The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: [U.S.A.[and[Canada[ As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. § For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT760, SC-PT960 and SC-PT954 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT760 for U.S.A. and Canada.
step Assembling the speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 7. [PT760] [PT954] : Front speakers [PT960] [PT954] : Surround speakers Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
[PT960] : Front speakers Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. 2 Front speakers Position the cable between the ridges. Leave about 90 mm (3 Speaker assembly option Thread the speaker cable through the base.
Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85 You can enjoy a multi-room wireless sound system when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85. For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory. [Note] Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( proper ventilation.
If irregular coloring occurs on your TV The center speaker is designed to be used close to a TV, but the picture may be affected with some TVs and setup combinations. If this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. The demagnetizing function of the TV should correct the problem.
≥ Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI) (➜ 21). VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” If your Panasonic TV is an HDMI control compatible, you can operate your TV synchronizing with home theater operations or vice versa (➜ 26, Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control...
Other audio connection Cable required TV terminal (not included) Optical digital audio cable ≥ Do not bend sharply when connecting. OPTICAL OUT Speaker connections ≥ Be careful not to cross (short circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. Connecting the speakers to the main unit: Connect to terminals of the same color.
step Cable connections Radio antenna connections ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. [FM\indoor\antenna] (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape Using an FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) Use outdoor antenna if FM/AM radio reception is poor. ≥...
step Digital transmitter connection DIGITAL TRANSMITTER step AC cord connections Wireless system [For\areas\except\U.S.A.[and\Canada] Before connecting the AC power supply cord AC IN Set the voltage. Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the voltage selector to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used. household AC outlet AC power...
step Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.). ≥To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
step Presetting the radio stations TV / VIDEO FM/AM iPod FM/AM 2ND SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons DISC CD MODE SLOW / SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND -REPEAT FL DISPLAY CANCEL W.S.
SLEEP 30#SLEEP 60#SLEEP 90#SLEEP120 ^-----------------------OFF (Cancel)(---------------------} ≥ To confirm the remaining time, press and hold the button again. Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. [Í TV]: Turn the TV on/off [TV/VIDEO]: Change the TV’s video input mode...
5 DISC EXCHANGE POWER SELECTOR 1 Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I] 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) 2 5 DISC SELECTOR Select a disc directly (➜...
Basic play Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode. Using the main unit POWER Turn on the unit. Open all the disc trays. ≥ To select a desired tray (➜ below, Selecting the desired tray). ≥...
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ 34 to 36). Using the remote control TV / VIDEO FM/AM iPod 2ND SELECT SELECT Numbered buttons DISC DISC CD MODE SLOW / SEARCH SKIP SKIP STOP, PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY TOP MENU,...
Other playback functions – CD MODE DISC CD MODE SKIP STOP PAUSE STOP SETUP MENU PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND CANCEL W.S. SUBWOOFER CANCEL SLEEP Playing CDs sequentially (CD Mode) [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] This feature allows you to play all loaded CDs sequentially. Select an applicable disc before playing (➜...
Using navigation menus 2ND SELECT SELECT DISC CD MODE SLOW / SEARCH SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU MENU RETURN MENU, PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND -REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY LIST CANCEL W.S.
Using on-screen menus FM/AM 2ND SELECT Numbered buttons DISC CD MODE SKIP STOP PAUSE SETUP MENU PLAY LIST SOUND CANCEL W.S. SUBWOOFER CANCEL SLEEP Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Menu 1 (Disc/Play) TRACK SEARCH To start from a specific item ≥...
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[JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s J PG date display DATE DATE DISPLAY To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG] : 0,------. 90,------.180,------.270 ^--------------------------------------------J ROTATION ∫ Menu 2 (Video) NORMAL CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Changing the player settings FM/AM 2ND SELECT DISC CD MODE SKIP STOP PAUSE SETUP SETUP MENU PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND CANCEL W.S. SUBWOOFER SLEEP ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table. QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
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QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “VIDEO” menu ≥ 4:3PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect TV (4:3) TV ASPECT Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. ≥ 4:3LETTERBOX: Regular aspect TV (4:3) ≥ 4:3ZOOM: Regular aspect TV (4:3) ≥...
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Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “DISPLAY” menu LANGUAGE Choose the language for the on-screen messages. ∫ “HDMI” menu VIDEO PRIORITY AUDIO OUT RGB RANGE This works only when “COLOR SPACE” in Menu 4 (HDMI) is set to RGB (➜...
Selecting the delay time of the speakers (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound) (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.
EZ Sync VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
Speaker control You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Home theater This unit’s speakers are active. ≥...
Using sound effects FM/AM 2ND SELECT DISC CD MODE SKIP STOP PAUSE SETUP SETUP MENU PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND SOUND PLII CANCEL W.S. SUBWOOFER W.S. SLEEP [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used (➜...
Adjusting the subwoofer level You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. SUB W 1 SUB W 2 SUBWOOFER ^---------------------------------------------------} LEVEL -CH SELECT ≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. ≥...
Operating other equipment FM/AM 2ND SELECT DISC CD MODE SKIP STOP, PAUSE STOP PAUSE SETUP SETUP MENU PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PLII CANCEL W.S. SUBWOOFER SLEEP You can play an external source through your home theater system. Enjoying TV audio Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit (➜...
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Select “IPOD”. iPod The iPod automatically switches to this unit’s display mode. Music menu appears on the TV. e.g. iPod Playlists Ar tists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks To operate through display of iPod, press [FUNCTIONS]. Enjoying music Select an item. ≥...
Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc DVD-Video Video CD Recorded discs (±: Playable, Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW DVD-R DL iR/iRW iR DL CD-R/RW §1 ≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created (➜...
∫ Tips for making data discs Format Disc Extension [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” “.wma” [MP3] DVD-RAM “.MP3” DVD-R/RW “.mp3” CD-R/RW [JPEG] DVD-RAM “.JPG” DVD-R/RW “.jpg” CD-R/RW “.JPEG” “.jpeg” ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥...
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 40 if you reside in Canada.
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Disc trays ≥ Press [ Disc tray(s) cannot open. “CHGR ERR” is displayed. will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. If this still does not fix the problem, please consult the dealer. Disc operation ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, It takes time before play starts.
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Troubleshooting guide iPod operation Cannot charge or operate. Cannot display iPod photos/videos on the TV. HDMI or progressive video There is ghosting when HDMI or progressive output is on. Pictures not in progressive output. ≥ Select “PROGRESSIVE” in “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu. Closed captions not displayed.
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 5.1-channel sound.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION [PT760] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch...
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[PT960] [Front\speakers\SB-HF960] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) 1. Full range 2. Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass [Weight] [PT960] [PT954] [Surround\speakers\SB-HS960] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC)
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 42. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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