Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Bt228 Operating Instructions

until 
2010/02/18
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-BT228
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. Please keep this manual for fu ture 
reference.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.®
®If you...

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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the 
unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the 
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these 
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with...

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........  3
Getting started
Accessory..........................................................  5
Control reference guide.....................................  6
•Remote control .................................................................  6
•Main unit (Front) ...............................................................  7
•Main unit (Rear)................................................................  7
Playable...

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TV Radio Playback
Other devices
Advanced operations
Reference Optional speaker 
settings
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Getting  started
≥Some accessories and external devices mentioned in these operating instructions that are not included with this 
product may not be on sale in certain regions.
Accessory
Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
	≥ Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to 
change.
≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥ To order...

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Control reference guide
1 Turn the unit on and off (>15)
2 Set the sleep timer
3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers [CANCEL]: Cancel
4 Basic playback control buttons ( >19)
5 Select preset radio stations
6 Show status messages ( >19)
7 Show Top Menu/Direct Navigator ( >19)
8[ 3,4,2,1 ]: Menu selection
[OK]: Selection
[ 2, 1]: Select preset radio station ( >22)
[ 2] ( 2;), [ 1] (;1 ): Frame-by-frame (> 19)
9 Show sub menu ( >20)
10 These buttons are used when;
≥Operating a BD-Video disc...

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1Standby/on switch (POWER Í/I) (> 15)
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.
2 Power indicator
The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.
3 Connect iPod ( >26)
4 Adjust the volume of the main unit
5 Open or close the disc tray ( >16)
6Disc tray
7 SD card slot ( >16) 8 Display (FL Display)
≥“SRD” (SURROUND) lights when sound is output to the 
surround speakers.
≥ The display...

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Playable discs/Cards
TypeLogo examplesType detailPlayable contents
[BD]  BD-Video
Video
BD-RE Video
JPEG
BD-R Video
[DVD] DVD-Video
Video
DVD-RAM Video
AVCHD
JPEG
DVD-R Video
AVCHD
MP3 
JPEG
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW Video
AVCHD
— +R/+RW/+R DL
[CD] Music CD
Music [CD-DA]
— CD-R
CD-RW Music [CD-DA]
MP3
JPEG
[SD] SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
(Includes microSDHC Card)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) (Includes microSDXC Card)
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∫Discs that cannot be played in this unit
Any other disc that is not specifically supported or 
previously described.
≥2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥ DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
≥ HD DVD
≥ BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec
∫ Region management information
BD-Video 
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the 
region code A....

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Unit and media care
∫Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
∫ Clean the lens with the lens cleaner disc.
∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Disc and card handling precautions
≥Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or 
fingerprints on the disc.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥...