SC-PT760-960P-PC_Cover_Eng.fm Page 1 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:28 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. The illustration shows SC-PT760. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. 6 Example: 1 ALL 1 2 28 4 30 ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Dear customer 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, SC-PT954 and SC-PT1054. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-PT760.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . 2 step 4 Digital transmitter connection . . . . . 11 Simple Setup step 5 AC cord connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 step 6 Preparing the remote control . . . . . . 11 step 7 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . 12 step 8 Presetting the radio stations . . . . . . 13 step 1 Assembling the speakers . . . . . . . . . .
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book step 1 Page 4 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Assembling the speakers Simple Setup 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] : Front speakers [PT960] : Surround speakers Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
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SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book step 2 Page 6 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Positioning Simple Setup How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. Subwoofer Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM If irregular coloring occurs on your TV Caution 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. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV. ≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides. e.g.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book step 3 Page 8 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Cable connections Simple Setup Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply or cord until all other connections are complete.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Other audio connection Main unit terminal [\\\\\\OPTICAL\IN\\\\\\] Optical digital audio cable ≥ Do not bend sharply when connecting. OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN This unit can decode the surround signals received through cable TV box, digital broadcasting or satellite broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book 3 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Cable connections Simple Setup step Page 10 3 AM ANT LOOP ANT GND EXT LOOP FM ANT (75 ) Main unit Cable connections 3 Radio antenna connections ≥ Keep loose antenna cables away from other wires and cables. [FM\indoor\antenna] [AM\loop\antenna] (included) Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. (included) Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body2_Eng.fm 4 10:50 AM Digital transmitter connection DIGITAL TRANSMITTER Do not insert or remove while the main unit is on. Main unit step 5 Simple Setup Digital transmitter Insert fully until you hear a click. AC cord connections Wireless system Main unit VIDEO OUT PR AM ANT LOOP ANT G L OPTION V.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book step 7 Page 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Performing QUICK SETUP Simple 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. ≥This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (➜ 14). 1 Turn on the unit. 2 DVD Select “DVD/CD”.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book 8 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Confirming the preset channels TV TV / VIDEO FM/AM Numbered buttons DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 VOL 1 -2ND SELECT 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE , 2 VOL SKIP PAUSE SETUP PLAY ONE TOUCH PLAY TOP MEN OK ON NCTI S FU &+4'%6 0#8+ )#6 U 14 START OK RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY -PLAY MODE W.S. SUBWOOFER LEVEL MUTING 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 Select the channel.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Control reference guide 1 Turn the main unit on/off (➜ 12) 14 2 Select channels and title numbers etc.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body2_Eng.fm 1 POWER Page 15 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:29 PM 2 5 DISC SELECTOR 1 2 3 3 4 5 EXCHANGE 4 5 6 SW BOOST OPEN CLOSE 7 SELECTOR 8 TUNE TUNE MODE 9 FM MODE MEMORY OPEN CLO SE 11 12 13 14 15 SW BOOS T 10 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.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body3_Eng.fm Page 16 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 11:20 AM Basic play Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode. Using the main unit 1 2 POWER Turn on the unit. Select “DVD/CD”. 3 Basic play 4 SELECTOR 5 OPEN CLOSE MEMORY Open all the disc trays. Start play. ≥ To select a desired tray (➜ below, Selecting the desired tray). ≥ Press [
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ 34 to 36). Using the remote control 1 2 Numbered buttons DISC Disc information screen is displayed. TV TV / VIDEO DVD iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 DISC 1 4 7 e.g.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Other playback functions VOL – CD MODE 0 DISC Program play (up to 30 items) 10 -CD MODE SLOW / SEARCH ∫ 1-Disc program SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE SETUP PLAY PLAY ONE TOUCH PLAY TOP MEN OK ON NCTI S FU &+4'%6 0#8+ )#6 U 14 START [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can program all the items on a disc in the selected tray. 1 Select an item. e.g.
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SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Using on-screen menus 1 Show the on-screen menu. TV TV / VIDEO DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 Each time you press the button: Menu 1 (Disc/Play) Menu 2 (Video) Menu 3 (Audio) Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit VOL -2ND SELECT Numbered buttons 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE SELECT VOL e.g.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 [JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display JPG DATE DATE DISPLAY ROTATION 4:10 PM ∫ Menu 4 (HDMI) To show HDMI information. (➜ below, Confirming HDMI information) HDMI To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG] : 0,------. 90,------.180,------.270 ^--------------------------------------------J ∫ Menu 2 (Video) HDMI STATUS This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO PRIORITY” (➜ 24, “HDMI” menu) set to “ON”.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Changing the player settings 1 SETUP Show the setup menu. Menu TV MAIN TV / VIDEO DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 DISC VIDEO AUDIO DISPLAY HDMI OTHERS VOL -2ND SELECT 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE SELECT SET RETURN VOL 2 SKIP STOP PAUSE SETUP SETUP PLAY Select the menu.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “VIDEO” menu TV ASPECT Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. ≥ 4:3PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect TV (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). ≥ 4:3LETTERBOX: Regular aspect TV (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “DISPLAY” menu LANGUAGE ≥ ENGLISH ≥ FRANÇAIS ≥ ESPAÑOL Choose the language for the on-screen messages. ∫ “HDMI” menu VIDEO PRIORITY ≥ ON: When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM 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.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Using the VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ∫ Automatic setup TV TV / VIDEO DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 VOL -2ND SELECT 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE VOL SLOW / SEARCH STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SETUP PLAY &+4'%6 0#8+ )#6 U 14 OK ONE TOUCH PLAY RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY One touch play You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start playing the disc with a single press of a button.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 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. ≥ When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit’s speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and select “AUX”§ or “D-IN”§ as the source. ≥ The TV speakers are automatically muted.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Using sound effects ∫ H.Bass [PT960] [PT1054] TV You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. TV / VIDEO DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 VOL -2ND SELECT 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE SELECT VOL H.BASS ON,------.H.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body4_Eng.fm Page 29 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 8:48 PM Enjoying the FM/AM radio Numbered buttons You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body4_Eng.fm Page 30 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:33 PM Operating other equipment Making settings for digital audio input TV TV / VIDEO DVD FM/AM iPod 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 10 VOL iPod -2ND SELECT 1 4 7 DISC -CD MODE SELECT , SELECT Select to suit the type of audio from the OPTICAL IN terminal on the main unit. 1 While in “D-IN” mode Press [SETUP] to select “MAIN/SAP”, “DRC” or “PCM FIX”. 2 While the selected mode is displayed Press [3, 4] to make the setting.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Enjoying photos/videos Select “IPOD”. iPod 4:10 PM The iPod automatically switches to this unit’s display mode. 1 Music menu appears on the TV. e.g. iPod Playlists Ar tists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks Switch the iPod to its own display mode. Proceed operations through display of iPod. Home theater a slideshow or video on your iPod. 2 Play The picture will be displayed on your TV.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo Remarks DVD-Video [DVD-V] Video CD [VCD] Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD [CD] Music discs High quality movie and music discs Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable) Discs that can be played Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 33 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM ∫ Tips for making data discs Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” “.wma” ≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected. ≥ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates). [MP3] DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW “.MP3” “.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM 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. Power No power. ≥ Insert the AC supply cord securely.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body5_Eng.fm Page 35 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 4:54 PM Disc trays ≥ Press [Í] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again and the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. If this still does not fix the problem, please consult the dealer. — It takes time before play starts. [MP3] ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 36 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Troubleshooting guide iPod operation Cannot charge or operate. ≥ Check that the iPod is connected firmly. ≥ The battery of the iPod is depleted. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. 30 — Cannot display iPod photos/videos on the TV. ≥ Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit. ≥ Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for your TV.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 37 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Glossary 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. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
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Page 39 Thursday, December 6, 2007 SPEAKER SECTION [PT760] [Front\speakers\SB-HF760] Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass [Weight] 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 3 ≠ 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type 125 W§6 (Max) 80 dB/W (1.0 m) 86 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB) 98 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB) 252 mmk1123 mmk235 mm (929/32zk447/32zk91/4z) 2.4 kg (5.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body5_Eng.fm Page 40 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 4:31 PM Specifications WIRELESS SYSTEM AND DIGITAL TRANSMITTER [AMPLIFIER\SECTION] RMS output power Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Total RMS power 250 W FTC output power Surround Ch 34 W per channel (3 ≠), 120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 % THD Total FTC power 68 W [RF\SECTION] Wireless module Frequency range No.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body5_Eng.fm Page 41 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 9:08 PM Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 42 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
SC-PT760-960P-PC-RQTX0105-P_eng.book Page 43 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 4:10 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
SC-PT760-960P-PC_Body6_Eng.fm Page 44 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:35 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 42. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.