Panasonic Bluray Disc Home Theater Sound System Sc Bt228 Operating Instructions

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STEP 1: Preparing the 
speakers
1Use of the speaker cable stickers is 
convenient when making cable 
connections.
e.g. Front speaker (L)
A Speaker cable sticker  (included)
B Connector
Be sure to match the number on each sticker with the 
connector color.
2Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the 
wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond 
the wire insulation.
e.g. Surround speaker
	≥ For wall mount, refer to page 32.
≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the 
speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
≥ Don’t use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify 
the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the speaker before 
connecting the appropriate cable.
≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the speaker cables 
with care not to stumble or hook.
STEP 2: Positioning
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the 
sound field.
Setup example
Place the front, center and surround speakers at 
approximately the same distance from the seating position. 
The angles in the diagram are approximate.
	≥Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32z) away from the system for 
proper ventilation.
A Center speaker
Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can 
disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
B Front speakers
C Subwoofer
D Surround speakers
≥Place the speakers at the same height or higher than ear 
level.
	≥ Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be 
negatively affected.
≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play 
sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥ Positioning speakers in front
It is possible to locate all the speakers in front of the listening position. 
However the optimal surround sound effect may not be obtainable.
≥ 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.
≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 32.
∫ If irregular coloring occurs on your TV, turn 
the TV off for about 30 minutes.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.
Speaker cable stickerColor
1 FRONT (L) WHITE
2 FRONT (R) RED
3 SURROUND (L) BLUE
4 SURROUND (R) GRAY
5 CENTER GREEN
6 SUBWOOFER PURPLE
FRONT
Lch
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Push! r
: White
s : Blue line
Caution
≥ The main unit and supplied speakers are to 
be used only as indicated in this setup. 
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the 
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may 
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified 
service person if damage has occurred or if 
you experience a sudden change in 
performance.
≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to 
walls using methods other than those 
described in this manual.
≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the 
speakers. Hold by the sides.
120°60°
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STEP 3: Connections
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
Connect to the terminals of the same color.
The basic connection is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however, there are more connection examples to optimize 
your system setting.
	
≥ Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥ Turn off all equipment before connection.
∫ OPTICAL IN
≥After making the digital audio connection, make settings to 
suit the type of audio from your digital equipment ( >23).
∫ HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” 
(> 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. 
≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI 
logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you 
use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, 
please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9  ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8  ft.), 
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Speaker cable connection
Connection to a TV
AC IN
3ΩSURROUND
5 2
13Ω6Ω6ΩFRONTCENTERSUBWOOFERRLRL4 3
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Main unit
6
PURPLE Subwoofer
5 GREEN Center speaker
2 RED  Front speaker (Rch) 
1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)
4 GRAY   Surround speaker (Rch)
3 BLUE   Surround speaker (Lch)
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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “AUX (TV)” as a source ( >17).
	
≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source. 
	
≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source ( >17).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available when using an ARC compatible TV)
With this function it is possible to receive the digital audio signal from the TV without connecting any other audio cables.
≥ Select “ARC (TV)” as the audio input source ( >17).
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the settings to output digital audio.
Basic connection
AV
OUT
VIDEO OUTAUX
1L
R
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUX
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN
LR 
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUX
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TV
AVideo cable  (included)
B Audio cable  (not included)
Connection for the better audio
VIDEO
OUTAUX
1L
RL
ROPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO  INOPTICAL1
DIGITAL  AUDIO IN
VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
L
VIDEO IN
R 
AUDIO IN
OPTICAL 1
VIDEO OUT

TV
AVideo cable  (included)
B Optical digital audio cable
 (not included)
Connection for the best picture and audio
AV
OUT
VIDEO OUTAUX
OPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO  IN
FM ANT
75
()
Ω
L
RAV
OUT
AUX
OPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO  IN
L
R
FM ANT 75
()
Ω(ARC)
2OPTICAL1
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
OUTAV IN
OPTICAL 1
HDMI AV OUT (ARC)
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TV
AHDMI cable  (not included)
B Optical digital audio cable
 (not included)
≥ For the TV audio, an audio cable (not included) can 
be also used by connecting the AUX terminal with 
the AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV.
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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s 
speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 2 (CABLE/SAT)” or “D-IN 2” as 
a source ( >17). NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥
“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” ( >30)
Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.
Connection with Set Top Box, etc.
AUX
L
RL
ROPTICAL2
1
DIGITAL AUDIO INOPTICAL1
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
OUT
OPTICAL 2
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TV
AOptical digital audio cable
 (not included)
B Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD recorder, etc.
Refer to the operating instructions of the respective 
devices for the optimal connections.
Radio antenna connection
Using an indoor antenna
FM ANT
(75    )Ω
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
Main unit
AFM indoor antenna  (included)
B Adhesive  tap e
Affix this end of the antenna where reception is 
best.
Using an outdoor antenna
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FM ANT (75    )Ω
A FM outdoor antenna  [Using a TV antenna
(not included)]
The antenna should be installed by a competent 
technician.
B 75 ≠ coaxial cable  (not included)
C Antenna plug  (not included)
Main unit
e.g.,
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STEP 4: AC power supply cord connection
AAC power supply cord  (included)
B To a household AC outlet
≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.1 W*). In the interest of power 
conservation, if you will not be using this unit for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
*When the “Quick Start” setting is “Off”
STEP 5: Easy setup
The Easy setup assists you to make necessary 
settings.
Follow the on-screen prompts to make basic settings for the 
system.
Preparation
≥ Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode 
(e.g., VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connections to 
this unit. 
1Press [ Í].
2Follow the on-screen instructions and 
make the settings with [ 3,4, 2,1] and 
press [OK].
Language
Select the language used on menu screen.
TV Aspect  Select the aspect to suit your TV and preference.
Speakers position Specify the positioning of the surround speakers.
Speaker check Check if the connection to each speaker is valid.
Speaker Output Make surround sound setting for speaker output.
Cinema Surround The function creates the sound of virtual speakers to 
enhance the realistic surround feeling as if the sound 
comes from all directions.
(Speakers position: Surround Layout only)
(Effective when playing video with 5.1/7.1 ch audio)
TV Audio Select the audio input connection from your TV,
[item with “(TV)”].
Quick Start Speed of startup from power off is increased.
3Press [OK] several times to finish the “Easy 
setup”.
	≥You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy setup” in the Setup 
menu. ( >31)
≥ Language and TV Aspect settings are automatically retrieved if this unit is 
connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later 
via an HDMI cable.
AC  I N
LANWIRELES
             
Main unit
OKOK
START
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STEP 6: 
Reprogramming the 
remote control
When other Panasonic products respond to this 
remote control
Change “Remote Control Code” (>31) on the main unit and 
the remote control (the two must match) if you place other 
Panasonic products close together and it responds to this 
remote control.
To change the code on the main unit.
1While stopped, press [START].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Other Functions” 
and press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4] to select “Setup” and press 
[OK].
4Press [ 3,4] to select “Others” and press 
[OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select “Remote Control 
Code” and press [OK].
6Press [ 3,4] to select the code (1 or 2) and 
press [OK].
To change the code on the remote control.
1While pressing [OK]
Press and hold the numbered button 
(1 or 2), which has the same number you 
selected in the step 6 for more than 5 
seconds.
2Press [OK].
Inserting or removing a 
media
≥ When inserting a media, ensure that it is facing the right way 
up.
≥ While the reading indicator is displayed, do not turn off the 
unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of 
the medias contents.
≥ When removing the SD card, press on the center of the card 
and pull it straight out.
∫ To switch sources
Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD” or “SD”.
≥If a media is inserted while the unit is stopped, the source 
switches automatically depending on the inserted media.
SD CARD
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START menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from the START 
menu.
1Press [START].
2Press [3,4 ] to select the item and press 
[OK].
e.g., BD-Video
To exit the screen
Press [START].
∫ Selecting the source by the remote control
	≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.Playback
Viewing Picture Play back the contents.
To p  M e n u
(> 19)
Menu
(> 19)
Input Select Switches to each source.
BD/DVD/CD
SD card
iPod
FM Radio: To enjoy the FM radio 
(> 22)
AUX
*1: To enjoy TV broadcasts with this 
unit’s speakers ( >23)
ARC
*1:  To enjoy TV broadcasts with 
this unit’s speakers ( >23)
DIGITAL IN 1
*1:  To enjoy TV broadcasts 
with this unit’s speakers ( >23)
*1 “(TV)” is displayed next to items set for TV 
AUDIO input.
DIGITAL IN 2*2: To enjoy audio from 
other devices with this unit’s speakers 
(> 23)
*2 “(CABLE/SAT)” is displayed next to DIGITAL 
IN  when set for CABLE/SAT AUDIO input.
To enjoy sound from the TV
Select one source from either “AUX 
(TV)”, “ARC (TV)” or “DIGITAL IN 1 
(TV)”.
Sound(Equalizer) (>18)
Other Functions Playlists:  You can play playlists created 
on DVD-VR.
Setup:  (> 29)
Card Management: (> 20)
OKRETURN
Home theater
START
BD-Video
Other Functions
Playback
Top Menu
Input Select
Sound(Equalizer)
ButtonSource
BD/DVD or SD card (SD) (
>19)
iPod (IPOD) ( >26
)
FM Radio (FM) ( >22)
AUX
*1  (> 23)
ARC
*1 (> 23)
DIGITAL IN 1
*1 (D-IN 1) ( >23)
DIGITAL IN 2
*2 (D-IN 2) ( >23)*1 “(TV)” is displayed next to items set for TV AUDIO 
input.
*2 “(CABLE/SAT)” is displayed next to DIGITAL IN  
when set for CABLE/SAT AUDIO input.
To enjoy sound from the TV
Select one source from either “AUX (TV)”, 
”ARC (TV)” or ”DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)”.
BD/SD
iPod
EXT-INRADIO
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Enjoying sound effects 
from all speakers
1Press [SURROUND] several times to select 
the effect.
≥The selected effect will only be displayed on the main 
unit.
2While “MANUAL” is displayed, press 
[2, 1] and select the desired effect. ∫
Adjusting speaker level during play
1 Press and hold [–CH SELECT] to activate the speaker 
setting mode.
2 Press [–CH SELECT] several times to select the speaker.
Each time you press the button:
L R—)  C_)  RS_) LS_)  SW
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3 Press [ 3] (increase) or [ 4] (decrease) to adjust the 
speaker level for each speaker.
s 6 dB to r 6 dB
∫Changing the sound modes
1 Press [SOUND] several times to select the mode.
≥The selected mode will only be displayed on the main 
unit.
2 While the selected mode is displayed
Press [ 2,1] and select the desired setting.
	≥The sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some 
sources.
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound 
effects/modes are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound 
effects/modes off.
Enjoying surround sound 
effects
STANDARD
Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded.
Speaker output varies depending on the source.
MULTI-CH
You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as 
the surround even when playing a 2-channel sound or 
non-surround sound.
MANUAL
DOLBY PL II MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie)
Suitable for movie software, or the one recorded in 
Dolby Surround.
DOLBY PL II MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music)
Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources.
7.1CH VS (7.1CH Virtual Surround)
You can enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel surround-like effect 
using 5.1-channel speakers.
S.SURROUND (Super Surround)
You can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereo 
sources.
2CH STEREO
You can play any source in stereo. Sound will be 
output to the front speakers and the subwoofer only.
L R: Front speaker (left and right: only the balance is  adjustable.)
≥ Press [ 2,1] to adjust the balance of the front 
speakers.
C: Center speaker
RS: Surround speaker (right)
LS: Surround speaker (left)
SW: Subwoofer
≥ The channels not included in the playing audio will not be 
displayed (subwoofer is displayed even if it is not 
included).
EQ: (Equalizer) You can select sound quality settings.
FLAT
Cancel (no effect is added).
HEAVY
Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR
Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT
For background music.
SUB W: (Subwoofer level) You can adjust the amount of base.
1 (Weakest effect) to  4 (Strongest effect)
≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every 
time you play the same type of source.
H.BASS 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 setting you make is retained, and recalled every 
time you play from the same type of source.
C.FOCUS: (Center focus)
(Effective when playing audio containing center 
channel sound.) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem 
like it is coming from within the TV.
W.SRND: (Whisper-mode Surround) You can enhance the surround effect for low volume 
sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.)
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Playback
Playing video contents
[BD]  [DVD]  [CD] [SD]
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on 
the television.
1Press [ Í] to turn on the unit.
2Insert the media.
Play starts.
≥If the menu is displayed, press [3 ,4 ,2, 1] to select 
the item and press [OK].
≥ If play does not start, press [ 1PLAY].
∫ To show menus
You can show Top Menu, Direct Navigator or Pop-up Menu.
Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [POP-UP 
MENU].
≥Press [ 3,4,2 ,1] to select the item and press [OK].
≥ Pop-up menu also appears by pressing [SUB MENU] and 
selecting “Pop-up Menu”.
∫ To show the status messages
While playing, press [STATUS].
The status messages give you information about what is 
currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the 
information displayed will change.
	≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press 
[∫ STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television 
screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display may change or may not 
appear.
≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video which have been 
dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media.
These functions may not work depending on the media and 
contents.
Press [ ∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function 
Press [ 1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press 
[∫ STOP] several times to display “STOP” on unit’s display.
≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J ( >39), the resume 
play function does not work. Press [
;PAUSE].
≥ Press [ ;PAUSE] again or [ 1PLAY] to restart play. 
Search
While playing, press [SEARCH 6] or [SEARCH 5].
≥ Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH6 ] or [SEARCH5].
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD:  Forward direction [SEARCH 5] 
only.
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [ 1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
While playing or paused, press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥ Each press increases the number of skips.
While paused, press [ 2] (2; ) or [1] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward or 
backward.
≥ Press [ 1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: Forward direction [ 1] (;1 ) only.
Press [AUDIO].
You can change the audio channel number or soundtrack 
language ( >37), etc.
Other operations during play
Stop
PlayBD-Video T1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
Current position
e.g. BD-Video
To t a l  t i m e
Elapsed time in the title
T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
Pause
Search/Slow-motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Changing audio
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1Press [SUB MENU]
2Select an item and press [OK].
≥Depending on the played contents if you perform “Screen 
Aspect”, there may be no effect.
≥ When “TV Aspect” ( >30) is set to “4:3” or “4:3 Letterbox”, 
the “Zoom” effect is disabled.
	≥ Depending on the media and contents, displayed items are different.
What is BONUSVIEW?
BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as 
picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc.
≥The usable functions and the operating method may vary 
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc 
and/or visit their website.
To turn on/off secondary video
Press [PIP].
A Secondary video
B Primary video
To turn on/off secondary audio
1Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the “Disc” menu and press [ 1].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select the “Signal Type” menu and press 
[OK].
4 Press [ 3,4] to select the “Soundtrack” under “Secondary 
Video” menu and press [ 1].
5Press [3,4] to select the “On” or “Off”.
When “On” is selected, press [1] and then press [3,4] to 
select the language.
6 Press [RETURN] to exit.
	≥During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only the primary video is 
displayed.
≥ When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Off”, 
secondary audio will not be played ( >30).
∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD cards
1 Insert an SD card.
2 Press [START].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK].
4 Press [ 3,4] to select “Card Management” and press 
[OK].
5 Press [ 3,4] to select “BD-Video Data Erase” or “Format 
SD Card” and press [OK].
6 Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
7 Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and press [OK].
	≥To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the card on 
this unit. If the SD card you use is formatted, all data on the card will be 
erased. It cannot be recovered.
Playing still pictures
[BD]  [DVD]  [CD] [SD]
(BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD Card)
1Insert a disc or SD card.
If the menu is displayed, press [ 3,4] to select the item 
and press [OK].
2BD-RE, DVD-RAM
Press [ 3,4,2 ,1 ] to select the album and 
press [OK].
Useful functions
While DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed
PropertiesTo display the titles properties (recording 
date, etc.)
View 
ChaptersTo select the chapter
To picturePlaying still pictures  (> right)
Select 
FolderTo switch to another folder
While playing
Screen 
AspectWhen black bars are shown at the top, 
bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you 
can enlarge the image to fill the screen.
Top MenuTo display Top Menu.
Pop-up 
MenuTo display Pop-up Menu.
MenuTo display Menu.
Enjoying BONUSVIEW in 
BD-Video
Playing picture-in-picture
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
Card Management No. of Files    6
Free space    300 MB
SD card
Format this SD Card.OK
RETURN
BD-Video Data EraseFormat SD Card
RG
 To t a l  8
106_DVD
 Total 132006  9  12
VideoPicture
Press [OK] to go to Picture View.
Previous Next
Slideshow
Video Picture Page  02/02BY
DIRECT NAVIGATORAlbum ViewDVD-RAM(VR)
SUB
MENUOKRETURN
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