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. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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.
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SLEEP MUTE 10 10 CANCEL RADIO iPod EXT-IN SEARCH SEARCH PLAY SLOW SKIP SKIP PAUSE STOP MENU EXIT PLAY LIST PLAY MODE RETURN ...
< 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...
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. ≥...
[PT980] You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (SH-FX71). For details, please refer to the operating Approx. instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless Screw eye 150 mm accessory. Speaker Wall (not included)
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 ”).
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. Insert so the poles (r and j) match those in the remote control. EASY SETUP settings ≥Language Select the language used on menu screen.
“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...
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. ON ,------. OFF ≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you ≥...
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. This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content.
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” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( 20, OTHERS menu) to DATE LENGTH TITLE...
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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 – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps) contents with different frame rates and appropriately ≥...
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”...
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 ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO 3 ECHO 4 control. ^-------------------- ECHO OFF,-------------------} 1 Select this unit’s operation menu by using the TV menu settings.
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) Using the iPod/iPhone Button Function [1 PLAY]6 Play You can enjoy iPod/iPhone music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod/iPhone videos/photos on the TV.
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: ≥ ENGLISH ≥...
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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. ≥ PAL60: When connected to a PAL TV. [For[the[Middle[East] [For[Southeast]Asia]: “NTSC”...
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.
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.
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. String (not included) ≥...
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. If you are in doubt corresponding numbered button ([1] or [2]) for at least 2 seconds.
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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. ( ≥ Use the TV to change the aspect. ≥...
255 groups. (Excluding Root folder) [PT580] [Center\speaker\SB-HC230] §6 Plays DivX ® video. §7 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ video recorders...
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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. These conditions or malfunction.
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WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. ≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. ≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQTX1115-B C Panasonic Corporation 2010 F0210AA0...