Panasonic SC-BT737, SC-BT337, SC-BT230 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-BT737

SC-BT337
SC-BT230

The illustration shows the image of the unit SC-BT737.

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 future reference.

GN

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Getting started

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.

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.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS 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.

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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product
and the mobile telephone.

[BT737] [BT337]

For wireless system

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of
wireless system.

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
These conditions can damage the cabinet and other
components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not
place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the
unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check
the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other
place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the
lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug
with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs,
disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an
authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit
can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed
by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Unit and media care

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)

Using the remote

Getting started

∫ 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

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
≥ This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the

region.

≥ This lens cleaner is primarily for use on Panasonic DVD

recorders (DIGA), but it is also suitable for use on this unit.

∫ Clean discs

DO DO NOT

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:

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rented discs etc).

jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.
jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

control

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote
control.

Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 7)

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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.

CAUTION

Danger 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.

∫ 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. (> 43, “To return to the factory
preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this

unit.

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Getting started

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-BT737, SC-BT337 and SC-BT230. Unless otherwise
indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions

Indicates features applicable to:

[BT737]:
[BT337]
[BT230]:

SC-BT737only

: SC-BT337 only

SC-BT230 only

are of SC-BT737.

≥ 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.

System SC-BT737 SC-BT337 SC-BT230

Main unit SA-BT737 SA-BT337 SA-BT230

Speaker system Front speakers SB-HF730 SB-HF330 SB-HF230

Centre speaker SB-HC730 SB-HC230 SB-HC230

Surround speakers SB-HS735 SB-HS230 SB-HS230

Subwoofer SB-HW330 SB-HW330 SB-HW480

Wireless system (with a digital transmitter) SH-FX71 SH-FX71 —

≥Some models may not be on sale in certain regions.
≥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.

[BT737] [BT337] [BT230]

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAKB000090)

∏ Speaker cable

≥ with green

connector(centre)

[BT737]

∏ 1 Auto speaker setup

microphone

[BT337]

∏ 1 Auto speaker setup

microphone

∏ 2Batteries for

remote control

∏ 1 AC mains lead

∏ 4 Speaker stands

(with cable)

≥ with red/white

connector (front)

≥ with grey/blue

connector
(surround)

∏ 2 Speaker stands

(with cable)

≥ with red/white

connector (front)

∏ 1 Video cable ∏ 1 FM indoor antenna ∏ 1 Sheet of speaker

cable stickers

[BT230]

∏ Speaker cables

≥ with red/white connector (front)
≥ with grey/blue connector (surround)

∏ 1 AC mains lead

For the wireless system

∏ Speaker cables

with grey/blue

≥

connector (surround)

∏ 4 Bases ∏ 8 Screws

4 Screws

∏ 2 Bases ∏ 8 Screws

∏ 1 AC mains lead

For the wireless system

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≥ Product numbers correct as of February 2010. These may be subject to change.

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≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Table of contents

Safety precautions ............................................. 2

Getting started

Unit and media care .......................................... 3

Using the remote control ................................... 3

Accessory .......................................................... 4

Control reference guide ..................................... 6

•Remote control .................................................................6

•Main unit (Front) ...............................................................7

•Main unit (Rear) ................................................................7

Playable discs/Cards/USB devices ................... 8

STEP 1: Preparing the speakers ..................... 10

•Assembling the speakers ...............................................10

•Speaker assembly option ...............................................11

STEP 2: Positioning ........................................ 12

STEP 3: Connections ...................................... 13

•Speaker cable connection ..............................................13

•Connection to a TV .........................................................14

•Radio antenna connection ..............................................16

•[BT737] [BT337] Digital Transmitter connection .................16

•Connection to a broadband network ...............................17

STEP 4 : AC mains lead connection ............... 18

STEP 5: [BT737] [BT337]

Preparing the wireless system ......................... 18

STEP 6: Smart setup / Easy setup .................. 19

•Network Easy Setting ....................................................20

•Firmware updating ..........................................................21

STEP 7:

Reprogramming the remote control ................. 22

TV

Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers .....................30

•Surround sound effects .................................................. 30

•Sound modes ................................................................. 30

•Making settings for digital audio input ............................ 30

Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

•Setting the audio link ...................................................... 31

•Easy control only with VIERA remote control ................ 32

TM

”) ...................... 31

Other devices

Using the iPod/iPhone ..................................... 32

•iPod/iPhone Connection ................................................ 32

•iPod/iPhone Playback .................................................... 33

Advanced operations

Enjoying VIERA CAST ..................................... 34

Playback menu ................................................ 34

DLNA feature ................................................... 36

Setup menu .....................................................37

•Speaker settings ............................................................ 41

Optional speaker settings

Getting started TV Radio PlaybackOther devices

Inserting or removing a media ......................... 22

START menu ................................................... 23

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers ........ 24

•Enjoying surround sound effects ....................................24

Playback

Playing video contents .................................... 25

•Other operations during play ..........................................25

•Useful functions ..............................................................26

•Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video .............26

•Regarding DivX ..............................................................27

Playing music .................................................. 27

Playing still pictures ......................................... 28

•Useful functions ..............................................................28

Radio

Listening to the Radio ...................................... 29

•Presetting stations automatically ....................................29

•Presetting stations manually ...........................................29

•Listening/confirming the preset channels .......................29

Speaker installation option ............................... 42

Reference

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 43

Messages ........................................................45

About MP3/JPEG/DivX/

AVCHD/MPEG2 files ....................................... 46

Supplemental information ................................ 47

Glossary ........................................................... 49

Specifications ...................................................50

Index ................................................. Back Cover

Advanced operations

settings

Optional speaker

Reference

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Control reference guide

CANCEL

PIP

RETURN

VOL

STOP

1 2 3

4 5 6
7 809

VOL

TV

AV

SEARCH

SKIP

SLOW

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

SEARCH

OK

BD/SD

iPod

EXT-IN

MUTE

RADIO

P

O

P

-

U

P

M

E

N

U

T

O

P

M

E

N

U

EXIT

STATUS

OPTION

-

SLEEP

-

CH SELECT

SOUND

SURROUND

DISPLAY

AUDIO

abc

def

jkl

mno

tuv

ghi

qrs

p

xyz

w

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

19

8

21

22

24

13

15

20

1

4

18

2

23

14

16

17

3

5

6

7

9

10

11

12

S

T

A

R

T

Remote control

1 Turn the unit on and off (> 19)
2 Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST (> 34)
3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters

(> 34)
[CANCEL] : Cancel

4 Basic playback control buttons (> 25)
5 Select preset radio stations (> 29)

6 Show status messages (> 25)
7 Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 25)
8[3, 4, 2, 1]: Menu selection

[OK]: Selection
[2, 1]: Select preset radio station (> 29)
[2] (2;), [1] (;1): Frame-by-frame (> 25)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 26)
10 Coloured buttons (red, green yellow, blue)

These buttons are used when;
≥ Operating a BD-Video disc that includes Java

applications (BD-J).

≥ Displaying “Title View” and “Album View” screens.

(> 28)

≥ Operating contents of VIERA CAST (> 34)

11 Set the sound mode (> 24)/Select speaker channel

(> 24)
12 Select surround sound effects (> 24)
13 TV operation buttons

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.

[Í]: Turn the television on and off

[AV]: Switch the 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 cancelled if the unit is turned off.

16 Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (> 26)
17 Select the source

[BD/SD]: Select disc drive or SD card drive (> 23)

[iPod]: Select iPod/iPhone as the source (> 23, 33)

[RADIO/EXT-IN]: Select FM tuner, USB or external audio

as the source (> 23, 29, 30)
18 Select radio stations manually (> 29)
19 Exit the menu screen
20 Show START menu (> 23)

21 Show Pop-up menu (> 25)
22 Return to previous screen
23 Select audio (> 25)
24 Show Playback menu (> 34)/Set the sleep timer

1 Press and hold [jSLEEP].

2 While “SLEEP ££” is displayed, press [jSLEEP]

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 and hold the button again.

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Main unit (Front)

OPEN/CLOSEVOLUME

iPod

SELECTOR

SD CARD

SETUP MIC

1 2

3

45

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14

Pull open.

e.g., [BT737]

2

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

LAN

WIRELESS

FM ANT

L

R

5

2

1

3Ω6Ω6

Ω

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

R L

6

4

3

3

Ω

SURROUND

R L

(75Ω)

OPTICAL

2

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

1

LAN

(

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

)

AC IN



(ARC)

AV

OUT



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

109 11

Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 19)

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/iPhone (> 32)
4 Adjust the volume of the main unit
5 Open or close the disc tray (> 22)
6 Disc tray
7 SD card slot (> 22)

∫ If the front cover comes off

Main unit (Rear)

8 USB port (> 22)
9 [BT737] [BT337] Connect Auto speaker setup microphone
10 Display (FL display)

≥ “SRD” (SURROUND) lights when sound is output to the

surround speakers.

11 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: within approx. 7 m.
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and right

12 Select the source (> 23)
13 Stop (> 25)
14 Start play (> 25)

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 (> 18)
2 Speaker terminals (> 13)
3 Cooling fan
4 USB port for optional wireless adaptor (> 17)
5 HDMI AV OUT terminal (> 15)
6 FM radio antenna terminal (> 16)

8 Digital transmitter dock (> 12)

9LAN port (> 17)
10 VIDEO OUT terminal (> 14)
11 AUX terminal (> 14)

7 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminals (> 14 , 15)

Terminal 1 is designated for connection with the TV.

Terminal 2 can be used with equipment other than the

STB.

Connect a digital transmitter when using an optional
wireless system.

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Playable discs/Cards/USB devices

Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents*

BD-Video Video

[BD]

[DVD]

—

BD-RE

BD-R

Video
JPEG

Video
DivX

DVD-Video Video

Video

DVD-RAM

AVCHD
JPEG

DVD-R

Video
AVCHD
DivX

DVD-R DL

MP3
JPEG

DVD-RW

Video
AVCHD

+R/+RW/+R DL

®

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

[CD]

—

CD-R

CD-RW

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

[SD]

(Includes microSDHC Card)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Includes microSDXC Card)

[USB] —

* See page 9, 46–47 for more information on the types of content that can be played.

USB device

(up to 128 GB)

(as of December 2009)

DivX
Music [CD-DA]
MP3
JPEG

MPEG2
AVCHD
JPEG

DivX
MP3
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
≥ HD DVD

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the
region code B.
Example:

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number “4” or “ALL”.
Example:

∫ 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.

∫ USB device

≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera

and video camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not
warranted that all USB devices will work with this unit.

≥ This unit does not support USB device charging.
≥ FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
≥ This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

Getting started

1

4

ALL

2

4

∫ 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 38.

∫ Music CD

Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to
CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be
guaranteed.

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≥ 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.

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STEP 1: Preparing the speakers

1

2

2

1

Back of the base

Tighten
securely.

Insert the wire fully.

r: White
s: Blue line

Push!

Leave about 80 mm

Tighten securely.

Screw A

Screw B

Press into the groove.

Pull the cable
straight along
the line and
slide into the
groove.

1

2

2

1

Slide into the groove.

Tighten securely.

Insert the wire fully.

r: White
s: Blue line

Push!

Position the cable
between the ridges.

Leave about 120 mm

Press into the groove.

Tighten securely.

Screw

Assembling the speakers

[BT737] [BT337]

Caution

≥ Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are

near.

≥ When carrying speakers, hold the stand and base parts.

[BT737]

2 Front speakers
2 Surround speakers
4 Stands (with cables)
4 Bases
8 Screws A
4 Screws B

A B

[BT737]

Preparation

≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and

perform assembly on it.

≥ For wall mount, refer to page 42.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

[BT337]

2 Front speakers
2 Stands (with cables)
2 Bases
8 Screws

[BT337]

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3



Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient
when making cable connections.

e.g. Front speaker (L)

Push!

r: White
s: Blue line

Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the wire fully,
taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
e.g. Surround speaker [BT230]

Thread the speaker cable
through the base.

Attach the speaker.

Leave about 120 mm

You can remove and use the cable from
the stand. To reattach the cable, refer to
page 42.

Insert the wire fully.

r: White
s: Blue line

Push!

Press into the groove.

Tighten securely.

Slide into the
groove.











FRONT

Lch







A Speaker cable sticker (included)
B Connector

Speaker cable sticker Colour

1 FRONT (L) WHITE

2 FRONT (R) RED

3 SURROUND (L) BLUE

4 SURROUND (R) GREY

5 CENTRE GREEN

6 SUBWOOFER PURPLE

Be sure to match the number on each sticker with the
connector colour.

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≥ 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.

≥ Do not hold the speaker in one hand to avoid injury by dropping the

speaker when carrying.

Speaker assembly option

[BT337]

[BT737] [BT337]

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling

≥Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that

may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.

≥Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over 10 kg.
e.g., [BT737]

A String (not included)

Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.

B Rear of the speaker
C Screw eye (not included)
D Wall
E Approx.150 mm

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STEP 2: Positioning

120°

60°















e.g.,

Wireless LAN:
approx. 2 m

Cordless phone and
other electronic devices:
approx. 2 m

Wireless
system

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.

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field.

Setup example

Place the front, centre, surround speakers at approximately
the same distance from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

[BT337]

[BT737]

Using “Auto Speaker Setup” (> 19) is a convenient way to get
the ideal surround sound from your speakers when you are
unable to place them.

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≥

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

A Centre 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.

≥

E [BT737] [BT337] Wireless system

≥ Place the wireless system within approximately 10 m

from the main unit, and in a horizontal position with the
top panel faced upward.

≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good

airflow around the wireless system, position it with at
least 5 cm of space on all sides.

≥ Do not use the wireless system or the digital transmitter

in a metal cabinet or bookshelf.

[BT230] You can enjoy surround speaker sound

wirelessly when you use the optional
Panasonic wireless accessory
(SH-FX71).

For more details, refer to the operating
instructions for the optional wireless system.

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≥ 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

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excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 42.

∫ If irregular colouring occurs on your TV,

turn the TV off for about 30 minutes.

If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.

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∫ Wireless system

To avoid interference, maintain the following distances
between the wireless system and other electronic devices
that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).

The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if
any of these other devices interfere with its communication.
When this happens, the wireless link indicator (“ [W] ”) flashes
on the main unit, and there is a brief interruption in audio
coming from the surround speakers.

This is the normal operation of the product working to assure
the best possible performance of your home theatre system.

If the interference persists, try moving the other devices to
another location outside the range of the wireless system or
move the wireless system nearer to the main unit.

∫ Upgrade your system to 7.1-channel

system

The main unit is designed to enjoy the 7.1ch surround sound.
By connecting 2 units of the Panasonic wireless system
SH-FX71 with 4 speakers, more theatre-like effect can be
available.

Necessary equipment:

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[BT737]

≥ 1 optional wireless system (SH-FX71)
≥ 2 additional speakers

[Impedance: 3 ≠ to 6 ≠, Speaker input power: 100 W (Min)]

[BT230]

≥ 2 optional wireless systems (SH-FX71)
≥ 2 additional speakers

[Impedance: 3 ≠ to 6 ≠, Speaker input power: 100 W (Min)]

For more details, refer to the operating instructions for the
optional wireless system.

STEP 3: Connections





Main unit

Surround selector

The surround selector
switch must be set in
the centre position.

6 PURPLE Subwoofer

5 GREEN Centre speaker

2 RED Front speaker (Rch)

1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)

Wireless system

3 BLUE Surround speaker (Lch)

4 GREY Surround speaker (Rch)

Do not connect the
surround speaker cables
to the main unit when
using the wireless system.





Main unit

6 PURPLE Subwoofer

5 GREEN Centre speaker

2 RED Front speaker (Rch)

1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)

4 GREY Surround speaker (Rch)

3 BLUE Surround speaker (Lch)

When using the optional wireless
system, do not attempt to connect
any extra surround or surround
back speakers to the main unit.

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete.

Speaker cable connection

Connect to the terminals of the same colour.

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











4

2

6

5

R L

366

FRONT

CENTERSUBWOOFER

1

R L

3

SURROUND

3

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SURR

L
SIDERSIDE



SPEAKERS

ENCEINTES

LS / RB LB / RS

SURROUND (3 - 6
AMBIOPHONIQUES

)

Getting started



6





2

1

5

R L

366

FRONT

CENTERSUBWOOFER







4

3

R L

3

SURROUND

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Connection to a TV

AV

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

L

R

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

AUX

L

VIDEO IN

R

AUDIO IN

L

R

AUD I O O UT

VIDEO OUT

AUX

 

TV

A Video cable (included)
B Audio cable (not included)

AUX

1

LRL

R

2

OPTICAL

1

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

L

VIDEO IN

R

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL 1

VIDEO OUT



TV

A Video cable (included)
B Optical digital audio cable

(not included)

The basic connection is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however, there are more connection examples to optimize
your system setting.

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≥ 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 (> 30).

∫ HDMI

The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
(> 31) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.

Basic connection

≥ 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 or less.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m),
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system’s speakers, select “AUX (TV)” as a source (> 23).

Connection for the better audio

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source.

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Connection for the best picture and audio

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

L

R

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

L

R

2

OPTICAL

1

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

AV

OUT

AV

OUT

(ARC)

OPTICAL

OUT

AV IN

OPTICAL 1

HDMI AV OUT (ARC)





TV

A HDMI 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.

LAN

AUX

LAN

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

LRL

R

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

1

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

OUT

OPTICAL 2





TV

A Optical 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.

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source (> 23).

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 (> 23)
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the settings to output digital audio.

Connection with Set Top Box, etc.

Getting started

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 2 (CABLE/SAT)” or “D-IN 2” as a source

(> 23).

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥ “HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 39)

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Radio antenna connection

Main unit

A FM indoor antenna (included)
B Adhesive tape

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

FM ANT





Ω

(

75

)

Main unit

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)

e.g.,

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

Insert fully until you hear a click.

Do not insert or remove while the
home theatre unit is on.

Using an indoor antenna





FM ANT

(75 )

Using an outdoor antenna

Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.

[BT737] [BT337] Digital transmitter connection

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