Blu-ray disc home theater sound system (112 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic SC-BTT196
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Model No. SC-BTT196 SC-BTT195 SC-BTT190 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are of SC-BTT196 for U.S.A. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is ≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, ≥...
Index ..........Back cover ≥ Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content ( ≥ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner's Manual. VQT3X51...
Package contents and accessories Getting started Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit. Package contents [BTT196] [BTT195] [BTT190] Main unit Main unit (SA-BTT196/SA-BTT195) (SA-BTT190) FRONT CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND (SB-HF185) (SB-HC190) (SB-HW190) (SB-HF190) (SB-HS190) (Speakers) (Speaker cable)
∏ 2 Batteries for remote control ≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual correct as of December 2011. These may be subject to change. ≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment. [For_Canada] ≥ The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.
(Compatible with both mini and micro types) USB devices MP4, MPEG, MKV, JPEG, — (up to 2 TB) MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV ≥ See pages 7 and 46 for more information on the types of content that can be played. VQT3X51...
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. ≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the ∫ 3D recording, the recording method and how the files were created.
∫ Using the remote control ≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume. Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the ≥ Muting is canceled if the unit is turned off. remote control. 16 Show NETFLIX screen...
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SD card slot ( Standby/on switch [Í/I] ( USB port ( 17, 22) Press to switch the unit from on to standby Remote control signal sensor mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft.) is still consuming a small amount of power.
≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation. ≥ 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 38.
Tighten the screw (supplied) securely. Leave the space of about ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. Connecting the speaker cables Attach the speaker cable sticker (supplied) and connect the speaker cables to the speakers.
If the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the connection of the optical digital audio cable is not required. It is also possible to use an audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. In this case, connect the AUX terminal on the main unit with the audio output terminal on the TV.
FM antenna connection Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or pillar where the reception is best. FM indoor antenna (supplied) ≥ Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Other device connection e.g., OPTICAL Set Top Box, etc.
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( 45) even when turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected. VQT3X51...
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy perform the settings. Setting” in the Setup menu. ( ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, ∫ “Search for wireless network”...
Current Version ≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. ( ≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for RETURN which you do not have usage rights. During automatic searches in a wireless network environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you do not have usage rights may be displayed;...
For details, refer to the instructions for the ≥ You cannot change the audio type when the TV is connected equipment. connected to this unit via the AUX terminal.
≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media. terminal to which you have connected the device. ≥ When the selector is switched, it may take time to play back the selected video and/or audio. AUX terminal ≥...
≥ Other than prepared Select switching of multiple settings easily. wallpapers, you can also Wallpaper Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own select a photo in recording settings. media as an wallpaper. 28, “Wallpaper”) The following settings can be personalized.
≥ MKV: Successive play is not possible. ≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video Press and hold [jAUDIO] to activate the audio which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted setting mode.
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Resolution” and “24p Output”. ( ≥ When playing back 3D photos from “Photos” screen, select Set whether to repeat the from the “3D” list. (Still pictures in “2D” are played back in 2D.) Repeat Play slideshow. If “2D” and “3D” indications are not displayed, press [R] to switch the view of playback contents.
≥ Some operations may not work while ≥ When the iPhone receives a call while connected to this unit, reading the album artwork. playback, etc. of the iPhone may stop.
3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel ≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions for on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI the TV.
6 Press [3, 4] to switch “AUX”, “ARC” or optical digital audio cable. “DIGITAL IN” and press [OK]. ≥ Select an audio input terminal connected to the unit. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. VQT3X51...
≥ A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset. To begin auto preset with the lowest ≥ The radio settings will be shown on the unit's display. frequency (FM87.9). (Some settings are also indicated on the TV screen.)
Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the Preparation content or the continuity of the services. ≥ Network connection ( ≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not be available. ≥ Network setting ( ≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, functions depending on the content by playback may not be possible. pressing [OPTION]. ≥ Items displayed in gray on the display cannot be played ≥ Control Panel ( 29) is displayed once the back by this unit.
≥ Select “Off” to cancel. About Multi User Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are ∫ Shuffle saved by the respective users registered in the Select whether or not to play random.
“Auto” to “Video”. ∫ 24p Movies and other material recorded on DVD-Video at 24p are output at 24p. ≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” ( 32). ∫ Screen Aspect Switch the screen mode. ∫ Reset to Default Video Settings Return video settings to the factory preset.
When audio is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal this function is effective only when “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “PCM”. ( This function has no effect when the type of audio is Dolby Pro Logic II. VQT3X51...
Ratings System ∫ Pop-Out Level RETURN (Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type” ( 33).) Select an item and change the settings. 3D position for the Option menu or message screen etc. can be adjusted during 3D playback.
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≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are played, images are output at 60p. ∫ Surround Effects ≥ 24p: A progressive image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second (motion-picture film). Many ∫ Sound Effects BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/ second in accordance with the film materials.
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Select the format of the connected TV. ≥ “On”: PCM is available. ≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when ≥ “Off”: DTS, PCM and Dolby Digital are available. “Checker board” or “Side by side” is selected.
VIERA Connect. used for MKV subtitles text. ≥ Depending on contents, this function effect ≥ This item is displayed only after playing back a file. will not work. ≥ Select “Off” when the audio is warped. ∫ On-screen Language...
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The following items use the same password. ≥ When this is set to “On”: Don’t forget your password. If a list of playback content is displayed and there ∫ DVD-Video Ratings is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Speaker settings Press [OK] to show the following settings: Front Panel Display Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. ≥ If “Auto” is selected, the display is set to bright and only dimmed during playback. Complete Test ...
Repeat this procedure if necessary. ( To finish the speaker setting Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Complete” and ≥ The sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some sources. press [OK]. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects/modes are used with some sources.
You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.
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Preparation Detach the speaker cable from the stand. Thread a string to the speaker. ≥ Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm ( Thread the detached cable through the which is capable of supporting over 10 kg base.
HDMI auto connection setting. Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. – If still unable to power the unit off, disconnect the power You have forgotten your ratings password. cord, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the power cord.
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– a USB extension cable other than the the TV off for about 30 minutes. supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV. DY-WL5 (optional) If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the Video is not output in high-definition.
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The languages are not recorded on the disc. connected with an HDMI cable. You may not be able to use the Option menu to The multi-channel audio from a device change the soundtrack and subtitles on some discs.
Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception” Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default indicators is the target for a stable connection. If 3 Gateway”. (Select the automatic address or fewer indicators are lit or the connection is being acquisition if necessary.)
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Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number remains displayed, do the following. 1 Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. 2 Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. If the service number remains displayed despite doing the above, request service from the dealer.
AMPLIFIER SECTION Mass (Weight): Approx. 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) RMS TOTAL POWER OUTPUT: 1000 W * The impedance of all the speakers is 3 ≠. 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion 160 W per ch (3 ≠) TERMINAL SECTION FRONT: 160 W per ch (3 ≠)
Kazakh: 7575 Somali: 8379 ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the Bihari: 6672 Kirghiz: 7589 Spanish: 6983 play order may differ or playback may not be possible. Korean: 7579 Sundanese: 8385 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Kurdish: 7585 Swahili:...
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “Made for iPod” , and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”),...
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Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.