SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 1 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-PT980 Model No. SC-PT580 This illustration shows SC-PT980. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
SB-HW330 SB-HW330 ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT980 and SC-PT580 for a variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT980 for the Middle East. ≥ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your DVD Home Theater Sound System may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
< Select surround sound effects ( 6 [Except[Australia]and]N.Z.] = TV operations Connect microphones ( Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. 7 Connect USB device ( [Í]: Turn the TV on/off [AV]: Change the TV’s video input mode...
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 5 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Playing Discs Accessories ........2 Basic play.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 6 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM step 1 Preparing the speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 7 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM If this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. Preventing the speakers from falling The demagnetising function of the TV should correct the problem. If it ≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.
14). To household mains socket VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” AC mains lead (included) If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa ( [For[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] [For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,] Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”).
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 9 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Follow the messages and make the settings with step 5 Preparing the remote control [3, 4, 2, 1]9 and [OK]9. below, EASY SETUP settings) Batteries Press [OK]9 to finish EASY SETUP.
“Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” ( Alternatively, press [X, W]A, and then press [OK]9. ≥ If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Using the A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in VIERA Link “HDAVI Control...
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 11 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Enjoying sound effects from all H.BASS (Harmonic Bass) You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound speakers can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 12 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Basic play Other modes of play Preparation Repeat play To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 13 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Playing a play list Using navigation menus This works only when the disc contains a play list. While stopped, press [PLAY LIST]7. Playing data discs e.g. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [DVD-VR] Select “DATA”...
Page 14
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 14 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM When playing NTSC discs PLAY SPEED AUTO1: Automatically detects the film and video content, and [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] appropriately converts it. To change play speed AUTO2: In addition to “AUTO1”, automatically detects film –...
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked ≥ When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode or the STB input operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI channel, this unit will automatically switch to “AUX”...
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 16 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for Adding echo effect “HDAVI Control 2 or later”) Press [ECHO]F. You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote...
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 17 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Operating other devices : Song shuffle : Repeat 1 song : Album shuffle : Repeat all You can play an external device through your home theater system. Basic controls (For music and videos only)
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 18 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Playing from an USB device DISC menu You can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class AUDIO devices ( 25, USB Port). Choose the audio language. Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class: ≥...
Page 19
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 19 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM DISPLAY menu NTSC DISC OUT Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs ( 21, Video LANGUAGE systems). Choose the language for the on-screen messages. ≥ NTSC: When connected to an NTSC TV.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 20 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM DivX information OTHERS menu REGISTRATION [DivX] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: Display the unit’s registration code. ≥ SHOW CODE DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on- Certified device that plays DivX video.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 21 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Disc handling precautions Discs that can be played ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. Commercial discs ≥ Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 22 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Speaker installation option To avoid speaker dropping Front speaker, Center speaker, Surround speaker [PT980] [PT580] Front speaker Attaching to a wall e.g., [PT980] Front speaker You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 23 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Troubleshooting guide “REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2” Match the modes on the main unit and remote control. Depending on the number being displayed (“1” or “2”), press and hold [OK]9 and the Before requesting service, make the following checks.
Page 24
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 24 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Program and Random play do not work. Picture size does not fit the screen. [DVD-V] These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. ≥ Change “TV ASPECT” in the VIDEO menu. ( ≥...
§6 Plays DivX video. ® Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) §7 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 Full range 6.5 cm Cone type...
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 27 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Page 30
SC-PT980-580G-RQTX1115_eng.book Page 22 Monday, February 8, 2010 3:25 PM CAUTION! This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.