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 have any questions contact: 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The warranty can be found on page 42.
Please return the product registration card (if included), 
or register via the Internet at:
www.panasonic.com/register
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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 PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED 
ACCESSORIES.
≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); 
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and 
easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord 
shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this 
apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply 
cord plug from AC receptacle.
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. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void 
the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
The model number and serial number of this product can be 
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER  SC-BT228
SERIAL NUMBER  _____________________________
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE  _________________________
DEALER NAME  ______________________________
DEALER ADDRESS  ___________________________ ____________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER  ________________________
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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 the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of 
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold 
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing  is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped. (Inside of product)
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be 
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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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 discs/Cards.........................................  8
Unit and media care ........................................  10
Using the remote control .................................  10
Inserting or removing a media.........................  16
START menu ..................................................  17
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers........  18
•Enjoying surround sound effects ....................................  18
Playback
Playing video contents ....................................  19
•Other operations during play ..........................................  19
•Useful functions ..............................................................  20
•Enjoying BONUSVIEW in BD-Video ..............................  20
Playing still pictures.........................................  20
•Useful functions ..............................................................  21
Playing music ..................................................  21
Radio
Listening to the Radio .....................................  22
•Presetting stations automatically ....................................  22
•Presetting stations manually ..........................................  22
•Listening/confirming the preset channels .......................  22
TV
Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers .....................  23
•Surround sound effects..................................................  23
•Sound modes.................................................................  23
•Making settings for digital audio input............................  23
Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)...................  24
•Setting the audio link .....................................................  24
•Easy control only with VIERA remote control ................  25
Other devices
Using the iPod .................................................  26
•iPod Connection ............................................................  26
•iPod Playback ................................................................  26
Advanced operations
Playback menu ................................................  27
Setup menu .....................................................  29
•Speaker settings ............................................................. 31
Optional speaker settings
Speaker installation option ..............................  32
Reference
Troubleshooting guide .....................................  33
Messages ........................................................  35
About MP3/JPEG/AVCHD/MPEG2 files ..........  36
Supplemental information ................................  37
Glossary ..........................................................  39
Specifications ..................................................  40
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) ......................................  42
Index..................................................  Back cover
STEP 1: Preparing the speakers.....................  11
STEP 2: Positioning ........................................  11
STEP 3: Connections ......................................  12
•Speaker cable connection ..............................................  12
•Connection to a TV ........................................................  12
•Radio antenna connection .............................................  14
STEP 4: 
AC power supply cord connection...................  15
STEP 5: Easy setup ........................................  15
STEP 6: 
Reprogramming the remote control ................  16
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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 accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and 
Puerto Rico)” on page 42.
≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations 
on the main unit if the controls are the same.
SystemSC-BT228
Main unit SA-BT228
Speaker system Front speakers SB-HF480
Center speaker SB-HC480
Surround speakers SB-HS480
Subwoofer SB-HW480
∏1 Remote control
(N2QAKB000092) ∏
2 Batteries for 
remote control ∏
1 Video cable
(K2KA2BA00001) ∏
1 FM indoor 
antenna
(RSAX0002) ∏
1 Sheet of 
speaker 
cable 
stickers
∏ Speaker cable 
(center)
[REEX1154]
with green connector ∏
Speaker cables
(surround)
[REEX1155]
with gray connector
[REEX1156]
with blue connector ∏
Speaker cables
(front)
[REEX1152A]
with red connector
[REEX1153A]
with white connector ∏
1 AC power 
supply cord
(K2CB2CB00021)
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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 that includes Java
TM 
applications (BD-J). 
≥ Displaying “Title View” and “Album View” screens. 
(> 20)
11 Set the sound mode ( >18)/Select speaker channel 
( > 18)
12 Select surround sound effects ( >18)
13 TV operation buttons [Í]: Turn the television on and off
[INPUT]: Input select
[ ijVOL]: Adjust the volume
14 Adjust the volume of the main unit
15 Mute the sound 
≥“MUTE” flashes on the unit’s display, while the function is 
on.
≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
≥ Muting is canceled if the unit is turned off.
16 Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture)
17 Select the source [BD/SD]: Select disc drive or SD card drive ( >17)
[iPod]: Select iPod as the source ( >17, 26)
[RADIO/EXT-IN]: Select FM tuner or external audio as the 
source ( >17, 22, 23)
18 Select radio stations manually ( >22 )
19 Exit the menu screen
20 Show START menu ( >17)
21 Show Pop-up menu ( >19)
22 Return to previous screen
23 Select audio ( >19)
24 Show Playback menu ( >27)
RETURN
VOL
STOP
SEARCH
SKIPSLOWSKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
SEARCH
OK
BD/SDiPodEXT-IN
MUTE
RADIO
POP-UP MENU TOP MENU
EXITSTATUS
RGBY
-CH SELECT
SOUNDSURROUNDDISPLAYAUDIO
DIRECT NAVIGATORSTART
SUB MENU  
s
VOL
TV
INPUTSLEEP
CANCELPIP
23
4 56
78
0 9
1
19
8
21
22
24
13
20
1
418
2
23
14
17
1516
3
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
Remote control
1
Press [SLEEP].
2 While “SLEEP  ££” is displayed, press [SLEEP] 
several times to select the time (in minutes).
≥ Timer selection is up to 120 minutes.
≥ Select “OFF” when cancelling the setting.
≥ To confirm the remaining time
Press the button again.
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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 is turned off when the volume is adjusted to 
“0”. (> 30)
9 Remote control signal sensor Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
Angle: Approx. 20
oup and down, 30oleft and right
10 Select the source ( >17) 
11 St o p  ( >19)
12 Start play ( >19)
∫ If the front cover comes off
1 Hold rear side of main unit by one hand and match up left 
or right side protruding hook on the cover first with the 
corresponding slot on the unit.
2 Push the hook firmly towards the unit until it clicks into 
place. Then push the succeeding hooks one by one until 
all have clicked into place.
3 Check that the cover now moves correctly.
≥ If it does not, remove it and repeat the above procedure.
1 AC IN terminal ( >15)
2 Speaker terminals ( >12)
3 Cooling fan
4 HDMI AV OUT terminal ( >12, 13)
5 FM radio antenna terminal ( >14) 6 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminals (
>12 , 13, 14)
Terminal 1 is designated for connection with the TV.
Terminal 2 can be used with equipment other than the 
STB.
7 VIDEO OUT terminal ( >12, 13)
8 AUX terminal ( >13)
Main unit (Front)
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUMEPOWERiPod
SELECTORSD CARD
12
3 45
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pull open.
Main unit (Rear)
AC  I N
52
13Ω
6Ω
6ΩFRONTCENTERSUBWOOFERRL2
13ΩSURROUNDRL-AV
OUT
VIDEO OUTAUX
OPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO  IN+
6FM ANT
75
()
Ω
L
RAC  I N
5 2
13Ω
6Ω
6ΩFRONTCENTERSUBWOOFERRL4
33ΩSURROUNDRL-AV
OUT
(ARC)VIDEO OUT AUX
OPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO IN+
6
L
R
FM ANT 75
()
Ω
123456
78
Saving energy
This unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.
≥This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive.
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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)
(as of December 2009) MPEG2
AVCHD
JPEG
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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.
Example:
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the 
region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
∫Finalize
DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by 
a recorder, etc., needs to be finalized by the recorder to play 
on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions.
∫BD-Video
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby 
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master 
Audio) adopted in BD-Video. In order to enjoy these audio 
formats, refer to page 30.
∫Music CD
≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to 
CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be 
guaranteed.
≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet 
the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital 
Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
∫ SD card
≥MiniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC 
Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but 
must be used with an adaptor card. These are 
usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise 
customer provided.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
≥ To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention 
tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.
≥ This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD 
Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as 
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support 
long file name.) and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.
≥ If the SD card is used with incompatible computers or 
devices, recorded contents may be erased due to the card 
being formatted etc.
≥ Useable memory may be slightly less than the card capacity.
	≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the 
type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method and 
how the files were created.
≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may 
not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
2
4
1ALL1
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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.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals 
on the rear side of the card.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
j Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or 
labels (rented discs etc).
j Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
j Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
∫ To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If 
you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow 
the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to 
delete the user settings. ( >33, “To return all settings to the 
factory preset”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this 
unit.
Using the remote 
control
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit ( >7).
	Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage 
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for 
a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long 
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Lens cleaner disc: RP-CL720PP (not included)
≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be 
used on this unit as well.
DO DO NOT
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
R6/LR6, AA(Alkaline or manganese 
batteries)
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