Panasonic SC-BTT196, SC-BTT 195, SC-BTT 190 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are of SC-BTT196 for U.S.A.

Blu-ray Disc

Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-BTT196

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

SC-BTT195 SC-BTT190

If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Canada : 1-800-561-5505

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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 s afety 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 you r 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 ha s 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.

WARNING

Unit

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥

Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

AC power supply cord

≥ Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from

the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

Small object

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

CAUTION

Unit

≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

≥ D o not place sourc es of naked flames, such as lighted can dles,

on this unit.

Placement

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ D o not inst all or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or

in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

Speaker

≥ Use only supplied speakers

The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in this Owner’s Manual. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speake rs, and ma y result in the risk of fire. Consult a q ualified servi ce perso n if damag e has occurred or if you experience a su dden change in performance.

≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of

the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.

≥ D o not hold th e speaker in one h and to avoid inj ury by droppin g

the speaker when carrying.

≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if

you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the

sides.

≥ When carrying speakers, hold the stand and base parts. ≥ Place speakers on flat, secure surfaces. ≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the

speaker cables with care not to stumble or hook.

≥ Do not stand on the base for the speaker. Be cautious when

children are near.

Batteries

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct meth od of disposa l.

≥

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.

≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ D o not leave the batte ry(ies) in a car exposed to dire ct sunl ight

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.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ 2

Getting started

Package contents and accessories ................ 4

Unit and media care ........................................ 5

Playable media ....... ........................................ 6

Control reference guide ..................................8

STEP 1: Positioning ...................................... 10

STEP 2: Preparing the speakers .................. 11

STEP 3: Connections .................................... 12

STEP 4: Connecting to an AC power source .... 14

STEP 5: Settings ........................................... 15

•Easy Setting ......................................................... 15

•Easy Network Setting .... ....................................... 15

•Firmware updates ................................................16

Inserting or removing medi a ......................... 17

Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers .................. 17

HOME menu .................................................18

Multi User Mode . ........................................... 19

Playback

Playback ....................................................... 20

Using the iPod/iPhone ......... ......................... 22

•iPod/iPhone Connection .......................................22

•iPod/iPhone Playback ..........................................22

TV & Radio

VIERA Link

“HDAVI ControlTM” ..........................................23

•Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers .......... 24

Listening to the Radio ....................................25

Advanced operations

Enjoying Network Service

(NETFLIX , e tc.) ..............................................26

Home Network feature ... . ...............................27

Option menu ...................................... ..... .. .. .. .28

Setup menu ...................................................31

•Speaker settings .................................................. 36

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers ......37

Speaker installation option .............................38

Reference

Troubleshooting guide ...................................40

Messages ......................................................43

Specifications .................................................45

Supplemental information ..............................46

Limited W a rr a n t y ............ ................................50

Index ................................................ Back cover

Getting started TV & Radio PlaybackReference

≥Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content (> 46)

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≥ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. may look somewhat different from those shown in the

illustrations in this Owner's Manual.

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Advanced

operations

Getting started

SUBWOOFER

(SB-HW190)

FRONT

(SB-HF185)

CENTER

(SB-HC190)

SURROUND

(SB-HS190)

CENTER

(SB-HC190)

[BTT196]

SURROUND

(SB-HS190)

FRONT

(SB-HF190)

[BTT190]

SUBWOOFER

(SB-HW190)

[BTT195]

(Speakers)

(Stands)

(Bases)

(Screws)

(Speaker cable)

(Speaker cables)

Main unit

(SA-BTT196/SA-BTT195)

Main unit

(SA-BTT190)

Package contents and accessories

Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit.

Package contents

Stands (with cables)

Parts

[BTT196] [BTT195] [BTT190]

RYP1714B-K: RED RYP1714A-K: WHITE

Parts number

Bases RYP1745-K k 2 j Screws XSN5i12FJKk 8 j

REEX1270: BLUE

Speaker cables

REEX1269: GRAY REEX1268: GREEN

REEX1267A: WHITE REEX1266A: RED REEX1270: BLUE REEX1269: GRAY REEX1268: GREEN

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Accessories

DO NOT

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000727)

∏ 2 Batteries for

remote control

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≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual correct as of December 2011. These may be subject to change. ≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.

[For_Canada]

≥ The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.

∏

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00021)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker

cable sticker

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.

∫ This unit’s lens

≥ Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the

unit’s lens.

∫ Clean discs

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

stickers or labels (rented discs, etc). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – 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. (> 40, “To return all settings to the factory preset.”) The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.

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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 disc 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:

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Playable media

DVD

Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents

BD-Video Video

BD-RE Video, JPEG, MPO

BD-R Video, MKV

DVD-Video Video

DVD-R

Video, AVCHD, MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

— +R/+RW/+R DL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

—

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Compatible with both mini and micro types)

USB

≥ See pages 7 and 46 for more information on the types of content that can be played.

—

CD-R

CD-RW

USB devices

(up to 2 TB)

Video, AVCHD

MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV

AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO

MP4, MPEG, MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV

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∫ Discs that cannot be played in

Example: Example:

this unit

Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described.

≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA discs ≥ All types of DivX discs ≥ PAL discs ≥ HD DVD ≥ BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/

sec

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code “A”.

DVD-Video

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting the region number “1” or “ALL”.

ALL

∫ 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.

∫ 3D

≥ 3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played

back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable.

≥ 2D video can be enjoyed as 3D virtually. (> 31)

∫ 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.

≥ 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 Memo ry Ca rds in FAT32 format 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 does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

≥

This unit does not support USB device charging.

≥ FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems

are supported.

≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed. ≥ This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32

and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized the power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply power from an external source.

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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 this Owner’s Manual. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Getting started

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Control reference guide

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9 10



R6/LR6, AA



(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Remote control

∫ Using the remote control

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

Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 9)

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1 Turn the unit on and off 2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or

characters

[CANCEL]: Cancel 3 Select the source 4 Basic playback control buttons (> 20) 5 Select preset radio stations (> 25) 6 Show status messages (> 20) 7 Show the Home screen of the VIERA

Connect (> 26) 8[3, 4, 2, 1]:

Move the highlight for selection [OK]: Confirm the selection (2;)(;1): Frame-by-frame (> 20)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 28) 10 Colored buttons

Used for various purposes depending on the display

11 Set the sound mode (> 37) 12 Select surround sound effects (> 37)/Set the

sleep timer

1Press and hold [–SLEEP]. 2While “SLEEP ££” is displayed, press

[–SLEEP] several times to select the time (in minutes).

≥ Timer selection is up to 120 minutes. ≥ Select “OFF” when canceling the setting. ≥ To confirm the remaining time

Press and hold the button again.

13 TV operation buttons

[Í TV]: Turn the television on and off [AV, INPUT]: Switch th e in p ut 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 Show NETFLIX screen 17 Select radio stations manually (> 25) 18 Exit the menu screen 19 Show HOME menu (> 18) 20 Show Pop-up Menu/Top Menu (> 20) 21 Return to previous screen 22 Start up a video communication (> 26) 23

Select speaker channel (>

20)

(

37)

/Select audio

Main unit (Front)

VOL

OPEN/CLOSE

SD CARD

iPod

123

45 8

6 7

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1 Standby/ on s witch [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 Open or close the disc tray (> 17) 3 Adjust the volume of the main unit 4 Disc tray

Main unit (Rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 AC IN termin a l ( > 14) 2 Speaker terminals (> 12) 3 Cooling fan 4 LAN port (> 14) 5 USB port (> 14, 26)

5 SD card slot (> 17) 6USB port (> 17, 22) 7 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft.) Angle: Approx. 20

up and down, 30o left and

right

8 Display

6 HDMI AV OUT (ARC) terminal (> 12) 7 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (> 12 , 13) 8 AUX terminal (> 12) 9 FM radio antenna terminal (> 13)

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STEP 1: Positioning









120°

60°

e.g., [BTT196]

For optimum posit i o n

Place the front, center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. ≥ Adjust the volume using the Delay time function if the distance between each speaker and the

seating position is not equal. (> 37)

A Center speaker

≥ Put on a rack or shelf not to interfere with

the TV's various sensors (ambient light, etc.). Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.

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≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (

≥

Placing speake r s t oo close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excess iv e bass. Cover walls and win dows with thick curtains.

≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 38.

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B Front speakers C Subwoofer D Surround speakers

/32z) away from the system for proper ventilation.

≥ Place the speakers at the same height or

higher than ear level.

STEP 2: Preparing the speakers

Thread the speaker cable through the base.

Slide the speaker cable into the groove.

Leave the space of about 80

mm (3

/32q).

SURROUND

Lch



Push

r: White s: Blue line

Speaker cable sticker (supplied)

Connector

Speaker indication

Assembling the front speakers [BTT196] [BTT195]

1 Attach the stand to the base.

2 Tighten the 3 screws (supplied) securely.

3 Attach the speaker. 4 Tighten the screw (supplied) securely.

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≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

Connecting the speaker cables

Attach the speaker cable sticker (supplied) and connect the speaker cables to the speakers.

e.g., Surround speaker

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Speaker cable sticker Connector

FRONT Lch 1 WHITE FRONT Rch 2 RED SURROUND Lch 3 BLUE SURROUND Rch 4 GRAY CENTER 5 GREEN SUBWOOFER 6 PURPLE

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STEP 3: Connections

Optical digital audio cable*

(not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio cable*

(not supplied)

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual.

Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.

Speaker connection

Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the same color.

Connection to a TV

∫ HDMI

≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

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 (High Speed HDMI Cable): 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.

≥

Audio will be output through the system's speakers when “Off” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output”. (>33)

∫ TV Audio

≥ To output TV audio from this unit's speakers, you need to switch the selector. (> 17)

∫ OPTICAL IN

≥

After making the digital audio connection, make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment. (>33)

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

OUT

HDMI

If the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the connection of the optical digital audio cable is not required.

It is also possible to use an audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. In this case, connect the AUX terminal on the main unit with the audio output terminal on the TV.

What is ARC?

ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. This feature allows a home theater system to receive and play audio from the TV through a signal HDMI cable without additional wiring.

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FM antenna connection

Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or pillar where the reception is best.

FM indoor antenna (supplied)

OPTICAL

OUT

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

Set Top Box, etc.

e.g.,

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≥ Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Other device connection

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Connection to the network

Wireless router, etc.

Internet

LAN Cable (not supplied)

Internet

Broadband router, etc.

AC power supply cord (supplied)

To a household AC outle t

The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.

≥ Firmware can be updated (> 16) ≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 21)

For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Wireless LAN connection

≥ Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor

Read the operating instructions for DY-WL

≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router refer to

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) For additional information about this unit refer to http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support (For U.S.A.)

≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.

LAN cable connection

DY-WL5

≥ You can enjoy VIERA Connect (> 26) ≥

You can access other devices (Home Network) (>27)

(optional). Only thoroughly when using it.

DY-WL5

can be used.

≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices. ≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

STEP 4: Connecting to an AC power source

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

≥

This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (>45) even when turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected.

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STEP 5: Settings

Easy Network Setting

Wired

Wireless

Select a connection mode. Current setting : Wired

RETURN

LAN cable connection: Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select "Wired."

Wireless LAN connection: Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL5) to the USB port and select "Wireless."

Wireless Settings

Select a connection method. Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless access point about connection methods.

Search for wireless network

WPS (PUSH button method)

Wireless Settings

Enter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.

Encryption Key

Set

Easy Setting

After connecting your new home theater for the first time and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings will appear.

Preparation Turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input on the television.

1 Press [Í].

Setup screen appears.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and

apply the settings.

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≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 35)

≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, then setting information on the TV such as “On-screen Language” is acquired by this unit.

Easy Network Setting

After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform “Easy Network Setting”.

Wired connection

Select “Wired” and press [OK].

is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it. If there is still no change in the display, consult your dealer for advice.

1 Select “Wireless” and press [OK]. 2 Select “Search for wireless network” or

“WPS (PUSH button method)” and press [OK], then follow the on-screen instructions and apply the settings.

∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”

If you are using a wireless router that supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup perform the settings.

∫ “Search for wireless network”

The available wireless networks will be displayed. 1 Select your network name and press [OK].

≥ If your network name is not displayed,

search again by pressing the [R] button on the remote control. Stealth SSID will not be displayed, in this case enter manually.

Wireless Settings

Select a wireless network for connection.

Network name (SSID)

XXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

), you can easily

Reception

Getting started

Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your connection settings.

Wireless connection

Preparation

≥ Obtain your network name (> 16, SSI D). ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted,

please be sure that you know your encryption key (password).

≥ If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is

displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor

Search again

RGBY

OPTION

RETURN

When your wireless network is encrypted

2 Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.

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3 Enter your encryption key (password).

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2 5 8 0

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l s z

d k r y

j q x

a h o v

Space

Symbols

Encryption Key (Password)

Shift Delete

Finish

Alphanumeric Other Characters

RETURN

Wireless Settings

Enter your network name (SSID) to connect.

SSID

Set

New firmware is available.

Please update firmware in Setup.

The firmware was updated.

Current Version

: x.xx

RETURN

Reprogramming the remote control

If you have more than one Panasonic products and the remote control operates both products at once, you will need to change the remote control code to prevent this occurrence. (> 36, “Remote Control Code”)

To enter your network name (SSID) manually

If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in step 1, follow these steps. 1 To display the network name (SSID) input

screen: Press [HOME] > select “Others” > [OK] > select “Setup” > [OK] > select “Network” > [OK] > select “Network Settings” > [OK] > select “Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select “Connection Setting” > [OK] > select “Manual setting” > [OK]

2 Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your

SSID.

≥

If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step 2.

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that facilitates

settings relating to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. T o see whether your wireless router supports WPS, check the wireless router operating instructions.

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 34)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network

Settings”. (> 34)

≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for

which you do not have usage rights. During automatic searches in a wireless network environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you do not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.

≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings

(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change. When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of the wireless router.

≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without

encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.

* SSID:

An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by wireless LAN to identify a particular network. Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both devices.

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Firmware updates

Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.

This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. When a new firmware version is available, the following message is displayed.

To update the firmware

Press [HOME] > select “Others” > [OK] > select “Setup” > [OK] > select “System” > [OK] > select “Firmware Update” > [OK] > select “Update Now” > [OK]

DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC power or perform any operation while the update takes place. After the firmware is installed, “FINISH” will be displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart and the following screen will be displayed.

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≥ If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not

connected to the Internet, then you can download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the firmware. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) To show the firmware version on this unit. (> 36, “Firmware Version Information”)

≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take

longer or may not work properly depending on the connection environment.

≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version,

set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 36)

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