Panasonic SC-BTT362, SC-BTT262 Operating Instructions

EB

Blu-ray Disc

The illustration shows the image of SC-BTT362.

Operating Instructions

TM

Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-BTT362

SC-BTT262

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.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Getting started

Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

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

jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

this unit.

jUse only the recommended accessories.
jDo not remove covers.
jDo not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

jDo not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
jDo not place heavy items on this unit.
jDo not touch the speaker terminals while the unit is

operating. Malfunction may occur due to static electricity.

AC mains lead

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

jEnsure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the

voltage printed on this unit.

jInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
jDo not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
jDo not handle the plug with wet hands.
jHold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the

plug.

jDo not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

≥ Install this unit so that the AC mains lead 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.

≥
≥ Keep the antenna plug adaptor 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.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted

candles, on this unit.

≥ This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile

telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please
increase separation between this unit and the mobile
telephone.

≥ This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
≥ [BTT362]

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the
unit.

Placement

≥ Place this unit on an even surface.
≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in

j

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

jDo not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

jDo not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

Batteries

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

≥ Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and

may cause a fire.
jDo not mix old and new batteries or different types at the

same time.

jDo not heat or expose to flame.

Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight

j

for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

jDo not take apart or short circuit.
jDo not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
jDo not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
jRemove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote

control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

≥

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our
R&TTE products from our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division
of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525
Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended to be used in the following
countries.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Switzerland

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
The WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used
inside buildings.
This product on purpose to connect to access point of

2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE

Ó

EARTH SYMBOL

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures
A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

Fuse cover

Cd

Information for Users on Collection and
Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries

These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should
not be mixed with general household
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and
batteries correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your
waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the European
Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. In this case it
complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.

registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.

Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “ ” logo are trade
marks of Skype Limited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195;
7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending.
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD
Master Audio | Essential and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and
VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use
of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard
and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and
non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider
licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from
MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

VIERA CAST is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

®

DivX

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,

Inc. and are used under license.

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YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic

designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or

developer to meet Apple performance standards.
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its
Apple performance standards.

compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod may affect
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

wireless performance.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may

iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of
affect wireless performance.

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks

of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service
marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

This product incorporates the following software:

the software developed independently by or for Panasonic

(1)

Corporation,
the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic

(2)

Corporation,
the software licensed under the GNU General Public License,

(3)

Version 2 (GPL v2),
the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public

(4)

License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or,
open sourced software other than the software licensed under the

(5)

GPL v2 and/or LGPL v2.1

For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the terms
and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.
In addition, the software categorized as (3) and (4) are copyrighted by
several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those
individuals at
http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/AWBPP11

The GPL/LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to
any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided
below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing
source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the
corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.

Contact Information
[e-mail]

Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of
the public via our website below.
http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/AWBPP11

For the software categorized as (5) includes as follows.

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project

1.
for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
(http://www.openssl.org/)
This product includes software developed by the University of

2.
California, Berkeley and its contributors.
FreeType code.

3.
The Independent JPEG Group's JPEG software.

4.

Table of contents

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

Caution for AC Mains Lead .............................. 3

Getting started

Accessory......................................................... 6

Unit and media care ......................................... 7

Using the remote control .................................. 7

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

•Remote control................................................................. 8

•Main unit (Front)............................................................... 9

•Main unit (Rear)................................................................ 9

Playable discs/Cards/USB devices ................ 10

STEP 1: Preparing the speakers.................... 12

•Assembling the speakers [BTT362].................................. 12

STEP 2: Positioning ....................................... 13

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

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

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

•Connection with Set Top Box, etc. ................................. 16

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

•Radio antenna connection.............................................. 18

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

STEP 5: Easy setup ....................................... 19

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

•Firmware updates........................................................... 22

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

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

HOME 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 picture-in-picture in BD-Video........ 27

•Regarding DivX .............................................................. 28

Playing music ................................................. 28

•Playing a track in another folder..................................... 28

Enjoying 3D video .......................................... 29

•3D settings ..................................................................... 29

•Useful functions.............................................................. 29

Playing still pictures ........................................ 30

•Useful functions.............................................................. 30

Radio

TV

Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers .................... 32

•Surround sound effects.................................................. 32

•Sound modes................................................................. 32

Linked operations with the TV

TM

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

•Setting the audio link...................................................... 32

•Easy control only with VIERA remote control ................ 33

”)..................... 32

Other devices

Using the iPod/iPhone .................................... 34

•iPod/iPhone Connection ................................................ 34

•iPod/iPhone Playback .................................................... 35

Advanced operations

Enjoying VIERA CAST ................................... 36

Playing back contents on the DLNA server

(DLNA)............................................................ 37

Playback menu ............................................... 38

Setup menu .................................................... 39

Optional speaker settings

Speaker installation option ............................. 44

Reference

Troubleshooting guide .................................... 45

Messages ....................................................... 48

Specifications ................................................. 49

Supplemental information ............................... 50

Index ............................................................... 51

Glossary

Refer to following site for technical terms.

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Technology/
0-9/217724/index.html

Getting started TV Radio PlaybackOther devices

Advanced operations

settings

Optional speaker

Listening to the Radio..................................... 31

•Presetting stations automatically .................................... 31

•Presetting stations manually........................................... 31

•Listening/confirming the preset channels ....................... 31

•RDS broadcasting .......................................................... 31

Reference

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Getting started

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-BTT362 and SC-BTT262. Unless otherwise indicated,
illustrations in these operating instructions are of
SC-BTT362.

≥ 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-BTT362 SC-BTT262

Main unit SA-BTT362 SA-BTT262

Front speakers SB-HF370 SB-HF262

Subwoofer SB-HW370 SB-HW270

≥ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound

System may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Indicates features applicable to:

[BTT362]:
[BTT262]

SC-BTT362 only

: SC-BTT262 only

Accessory

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
For accessories of speakers, refer to page 12.

[BTT362] [BTT262]

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000635)

∏ 2 Batteries for remote control ∏ 2 Batteries for remote control
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000630)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ 1 AC mains lead

(K2CZ3YY00005)

∏ 1 Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

∏ 1 AC mains lead

(K2CZ3YY00005)

∏ 1 Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

∏ 8 Cushion foot

(RFA3313)



≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

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Unit and media care

(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)

Using the remote

∫ 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-CL720AE
≥ This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all

countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult
your Panasonic dealer for advice.

≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be

used on this unit as well.

∫ 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.





R6/LR6, AA

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

Getting started

∫ 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. (> 45, “To return all settings to the
factory preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this

unit.

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Control reference guide

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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モヷ

モヶュリヰ

ㄊヱㄐㄅ

ヴ

モ

ヤ

チ

モ

ヵ

ㄊヱㄐㄅ ヱリヱ

ヱロモヺ

ヴロヰヸ

ヱモヶヴユ

ヴヵヰヱ

ヮ

ヰ

ユ

ラ

ヱ

ヴレリヱ

ユヹリヵ

ヵ

ヰ

ヰ

ヱ

ヱ

ノ

ヶ

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チ

ヮ

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ヶ

ンユヵヶンワ

ュリヴヤ

ヴユモンヤラ ヴユモンヤラ

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ン

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リ

ヷ

13

14

15

16

17
18

19

20

チ

ヮ

ユ

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ヶ

21

22

23

24

Remote control

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

(> 36)

[CANCEL]: Cancel
3 Select the source (> 22)
4 Basic playback control buttons (> 25)
5 Select preset radio stations (> 31)
6 Show status messages (> 25)
7 Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST (> 36)
8 Selection/OK, 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).

≥ Operating contents of VIERA CAST (> 36)
11 Set the sound mode (> 24)/Select speaker channel

(> 24)
12 Select surround sound effects (> 24)/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.

13 TV operation buttons

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

[Í]: Turn the television on and off

[AV, INPUT]: Switch the input select

[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
14 Adjust the volume of the main unit
15 Select audio (> 26)
16 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.

17 Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (> 27)
18 Select radio stations manually (> 31)
19 Exit the menu screen
20 Show HOME menu (> 23)
21 Show Pop-up Menu/Top Menu/Direct Navigator (> 25)
22 Return to previous screen
23 [BTT362]

Start up a video communication (> 36)
24 Show Playback menu (> 38)

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Main unit (Front)

Pull open.

SUBWOOFER

33

RL

ΩΩ

Ω

75

FRONT

AUX

FM ANT

LAN

COMMUNICATION CAMERA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 128 9 10

1 2 3

4576119108

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 Open or close the disc tray (> 22)
3 Adjust the volume of the main unit
4 Disc tray
5 Stop (> 25)

OPEN/CLOSE

Getting started

VOL

iPod

SD CARD

6 Start play (> 25)
7 SD card slot (> 22)

8 USB port (> 22)
9 Remote control signal sensor

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

10 Display
11 Connect iPod/iPhone (> 34)

Main unit (Rear)

1 AC IN terminal (> 18)
2 Speaker terminals (> 13)
3 Cooling fan
4 [BTT362]

USB port for the Communication Camera TY-CC10W

(optional) (> 36)
5 LAN port (> 17)
6 HDMI AV OUT (ARC) terminal (> 15)
7 [BTT362]

HDMI 1 IN (CABLE/SAT) terminal (> 16)
8 [BTT362]

HDMI 2 IN terminal (> 16)

9 FM radio antenna terminal (> 18)
10 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (> 14, 15)
11 AUX terminal (> 14)
12 VIDEO OUT terminal (> 14)

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Playable discs/Cards/USB devices

Device Disc markings Device types Contents format*

BD-Video Video

Video

[BD]

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-Video Video

JPEG/
MPO (3D still picture)

Video

®

DivX
MKV

[DVD]

[CD]

[SD]

[USB] —

DVD-R

Video
AVCHD

®

DivX
MKV

DVD-R DL

MP3
JPEG/
MPO (3D still picture)

DVD-RW

Video
AVCHD

—

+R/+RW/+R DL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

®

DivX
MKV

—

CD-R

CD-RW

Music [CD-DA]
MP3
JPEG/
MPO (3D still picture)

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48GB, 64GB)

(Compatible with both mini and micro types)

(as of January 2011)

USB devices

(up to 2 TB)

MPEG2
AVCHD
JPEG/MPO (3D still
picture)

®

DivX
MKV
MP3
JPEG/
MPO (3D still picture)

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* See page 11 and 50 for more information on the types of content that can be played.

∫ Discs that cannot be played by this unit

≥ DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX Plus HD 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 “2” or “ALL”.
Example:

1

2

ALL

2

4

∫ 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. (> 29)

∫ Music CD

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

∫ 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 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.

Getting started

∫ USB device

≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB

∫ 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.

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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.

devices.

≥ This unit does not support USB device charging.
≥ [BTT362]

When using Communication Camera TY-CC10W, connect it
to the rear terminal of this unit. (> 36)

≥ FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
≥ This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
≥ This unit can support an HDD formatted to FAT32.

Some types of HDD may require the use of its external
power supply unit.

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STEP 1: Preparing the speakers

Thread the speaker cable through the base.

≥ Use cables with a white connector and red connector.

Leave about
110 mm

Insert the wire fully.

r: White
s: Blue line

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

Tighten securely.

Press into the groove.

Push!

Back of the base











[BTT362]

∏ 2 Front speakers ∏ 2 Bases

(RYK1637-K)

∏ 2 Speaker cables

(REEX1266A: RED)
(REEX1267A: WHITE)

Assembling the speakers [BTT362]

∏ 2 Screws A

(XTB4+12GFJK)

Caution

≥

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

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

Preparation

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

perform assembly on it.

≥ For wall mount, refer to page 44.

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

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling [BTT362] [BTT262]

≥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. [BTT362] A String (not supplied)

Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.

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

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STEP 2: Positioning







60°

SUBWOOFER

3

3

RL

Ω

Ω

FRONT







Main unit

3 PURPLE Subwoofer

2 RED Front speaker (Rch)

1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)

STEP 3: Connections

]

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 speakers at approximately the same distance
from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

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

ventilation.

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.

Getting started

Speaker cable connection

Connect to the terminals of the same colour.

A Front speakers
B Subwoofer

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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.

≥ 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.

∫ 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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Connection to a TV

AUX

L

VIDEO IN

R

AUDIO IN

L

R

AUDIO O UT





VIDEO OUT

AUX

TV

OPTICAL

OUT

L

VIDEO IN

R

AUDIO IN





OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

TV



e.g.,

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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 (> 26).

∫ HDMI

The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 32) 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 or less.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

≥Audio will be output through the system’s speakers when “Off” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output”. (> 42)

Connection for the standard picture and audio

To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre
system’s speakers:

1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the

Audio cable (not supplied).

2 Select “AUX” as a source (> 23).

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

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Connection for the better audio

AV1

VIDEO IN

To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre
system’s speakers:

1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).

2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source

(> 23).

A Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)
B Video cable (not supplied)

If the TV does not have a VIDEO IN terminal, connect using
a Scart adaptor (Scart—VIDEO IN).

A Scart adaptor (not supplied)
B Video cable (not supplied)



Connection for the best picture and audio

TV

TV

≥When connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable, check the HDMI terminal on the TV. If the HDMI terminal is labeled

“HDMI (ARC)”, you can connect the unit simply with a single HDMI cable.

≥It is possible to play back 3D videos and 3D still pictures by connecting this unit with a 3D compatible TV.
≥For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

∫ When the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”

What is ARC?

ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also
known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions.
When you connect the unit to the terminal labeled

HDMI
(ARC)



HDMI AV OUT (ARC)

“HDMI (ARC)”, the optical digital audio cable that is usually
required in order to listen to sound from TV is no longer
required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a
single HDMI cable.

To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre
system’s speakers:

Select “ARC” as a source (> 23).

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Getting started

∫ When the HDMI terminal on the TV is not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”

To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre
system’s speakers:

1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).

2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source

(> 23).

A HDMI cable (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI

HDMI AV OUT



OPTICAL

OUT



OPTICAL

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Connection with Set Top Box, etc.

TV

e.g.,

OPTICAL

OUT







OPTICAL

TV

e.g.,

∫ When the connecting devices have an HDMI terminal

[BTT362]





A HDMI cable (not supplied)
B Set Top Box (Cable/Satellite), etc.
C Other devices (Video game, etc.)

≥ Make sure that the HDMI cable connection is made to enjoy

the videos from the Set Top Box, etc. Furthermore, select
“HDMI Input1” or “HDMI Input2” as a source.

HDMI Standby Pass-Through (> 42)

Even if this unit is in standby mode, a device connected with
this unit can output videos and sound to the TV.
Moreover, you can switch the HDMI input terminal by pressing
[EXT-IN] on the remote control.
≥ Sound will not be output from this unit’s speakers.



HDMI AV OUT

(ARC)

AV IN

(ARC)

 

HDMI IN 1(CABLE/SAT)

AV OU T

AV OU T

HDMI IN 2

∫ When the connecting devices do not have an HDMI terminal

To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre
system’s speakers:

1 Connect the STB and the main unit with the

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied).

2 Select “DIGITAL IN” or “D-IN” as a source

(> 23).

A Refer to the operating instructions of the

respective devices for the optimal connections.

B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)
C Set Top Box (Cable/Satellite), etc.

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Connection to a broadband network

LAN













The following services can be used when this unit is connected
to broadband.
jFirmware can be updated (> 22)
– You can enjoy BD-Live (> 27)
– You can enjoy VIERA CAST (> 36)
– You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 37)

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

∫ LAN cable connection ∫ [BTT362] Wireless LAN connection

Getting started

A LAN Cable (not supplied)
B Broadband router, etc.
C Internet

≥ 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.

[BTT362]

Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit. You must be aware of these limits before using these devices.
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of use or disuse of
these devices.

≥ Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.
≥ This unit contains delicate electronic components.

Please use these devices in the manner in which it was intended and follow the following points:
–Do not expose these devices to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
–Do not bend, or subject these devices to strong impacts.
–Keep these devices away from moisture.
–Do not disassemble or alter the device in any way.

A Main unit (Wireless LAN is built in.)
B Wireless router, etc.
C Internet

≥ For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless

router refer to

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services

(Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.

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Radio antenna connection





FM ANT

Ω

75

Main unit







FM ANT

75

Ω

e.g.,

Main unit





Main unit

∫ Using an indoor antenna ∫ Using an outdoor antenna

Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor.

A FM indoor antenna (supplied)
B Adhesive tape

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

FM outdoor antenna

A

The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

B 75 ≠ coaxial cable (not supplied)
C Antenna plug adaptor

[Using a TV antenna (not supplied)]

STEP 4: AC mains lead connection

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.

A AC mains lead (supplied)
B To a household mains socket

≥The main unit consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off.

[BTT362] : approx. 0.1 W*, [BTT262]: approx. 0.4 W*

*When the “Quick Start” setting is “Off”

In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

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STEP 5: Easy setup

チ

OK

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.

1 Press [Í].

Setup screen appears.
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.

2 Follow 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.

Speaker check

Check if the connection to each speaker is valid.

TV Audio

Select the audio input connection from your TV,
[item with “(TV)”].

Quick Start

Speed of startup from standby mode is increased.

[BTT362]

HDMI Standby Pass-Through

Even if this unit is in standby mode, a device
connected with this unit can output videos and sound
to the TV. (> 16, “When the connecting devices have
an HDMI terminal”)

Getting started

3 Press [OK] several times to finish the “Easy

setup”.

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

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≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy setup” in the Setup

menu. (> 43)

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Network Easy Setting

Wireless Settings

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

Search for wireless network

WPS (PUSH button)

*

2

e.g.,

OK

Wireless Settings

Failed to complete.

A conflict with another device occurred.

Do you want to configure wireless network connection
setting again ?

Yes No

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

[BTT262]

Follow the on-screen instructions and make
the settings with [2, 1] and press [OK].

[BTT362]

Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK].

Search for wireless network:

≥ When you select “Search for wireless network”, the available

wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network
name and press [OK].
– If your network name is not displayed search again by

pressing the red button on the remote control.

jStealth SSID will not be displayed when you select “Search

for wireless network”. Enter manually by using “Manual
setting”.
(Press [HOME] > select “Others”> select “Setup”> select
“Network” > [OK] > select “Network Settings” > [OK] >
select “Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select “Connection
Setting”> [OK]> select “Manual setting”> [OK])

Network Easy Setting

Select a connection mode.
Current setting : Wired

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

Wireless LAN connection:
Select "Wireless."

Wired

OK
RETURN

Wireless

∫ “Wired” connection

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

≥ When you experience problems (> right)

∫ “Wireless” connection

Before beginning wireless connection setup

≥ Obtain your network name (SSID*1).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted please be sure

that you know your encryption key.

Select “WPS (PUSH button)” or “Search for
wireless network” and then follow the
on-screen instructions and make the settings.

≥ If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key input

screen will be displayed.
Input the encryption key of your network.

*1

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.

*2

Wi-Fi Protected Setup-compatible Wireless router may have the mark.

When you experience
problems with settings

[BTT362]

Wireless Settings

WPS (PUSH button):

If your Wireless router supports WPS
(PUSH button), you can easily perform
the settings by pressing WPS button on it.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a
standard that facilitates settings relating to
the connection and security of wireless
LAN devices.

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1 Press WPS button or corresponding button of Wireless

router until the lamp starts flashing.
≥ For details, refer to the operating instruction of Wireless

router.

2 Press [OK].

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Display Check the following

A conflict with other
devices occurred.

A time out error
occurred.

≥ Please wait a few moments, and

then try again.

≥ Setting of the Wireless router for

MAC Address etc.

≥ The signal may be weak.

An authentication
error or a time out
error occurred.

≥ The SSID and the encryption key

of the Wireless router.

≥ Please wait a few moments, and

then try again.

A device error
occurred.

≥ If there is no improvement in

symptom, consult your dealer.

Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)

OK

Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)

Yes No

Complete.

1. LAN cable connection

2. IP address setting

3. Connection to gateway

LAN cable is not connected.
Please check the connection.
Select “Yes” and press [OK] to check network
connection again.

Select “No” and press [OK]
to finish Network Easy Setting.

: Fail
: Fail
: Fail

OK

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Complete.

- Connection to the Internet : Fail(B019)

Failed the connection test.
Cannot find the server.(B019)
Please refer to the operating instructions for the cause

of the error and the countermeasure for it.
Press [OK].

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Getting started

Display

1. LAN cable connection or
Wireless Settings

:Fail

2. IP address setting :Fail

3. Connection to gateway :Fail

1. LAN cable connection or
Wireless Settings

:Pass

2. IP address setting :Fail

3. Connection to gateway :Fail

1. LAN cable connection or
Wireless Settings

:Pass

:Pass or

2. IP address setting

Home
network
available

3. Connection to gateway :Fail

Check the

following

≥ Connection of

the LAN
cables (> 17)

≥ Connection

and settings of
the hub and
router

≥ Settings of “IP

Address /
DNS Settings”
(> 42)

Display Check the following

Cannot find the server.
(B019)

≥ “Primary DNS” and “Secondary

DNS” settings of “IP Address /
DNS Settings” (> 42)

≥ The server may be busy or the

Failed to connect to the
server.
(B020)

service may have been
suspended. Please wait a few
moments, and then try again.

≥ Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (> 43) and the router.

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network Easy Setting” in

the Setup menu. (> 42)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. (> 42)

[BTT362]

≥ 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 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.

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Firmware updates

New firmware is available.

Please update firmware in Setup.

SD CARD

VOL

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC/SD

iPod

RADIO/

EXT-IN

Inserting or removing

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

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.

The firmware has been updated.
Current Version:

x.xx

OK

RETURN

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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. (> 43, “System
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”. (> 43)

Reprogramming the remote
control

If you have more than one Panasonic player/recorder and the
remote control operates both products at once, you will need to
change the remote control code on one product to prevent this
occurrence. (> 43, “Remote Control”)

media

≥ When inserting a media item, 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 media’s contents.

≥ When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the card

and pull it straight out.
If the USB device is not recognized by the main unit, disconnect

≥

the USB device from the main unit and reconnect it.

≥ It may take some time to be recognized by the main unit.
≥ Insert the USB device directly into the USB port. Do not use

any USB extension cable.

∫ Selecting the source by the remote

control

Button Source

Select disc drive or SD card drive

BD/DVD or SD card (SD) (> 25)

Select iPod/iPhone, FM tuner or
external audio as the source

iPod (IPOD) (> 34)
FM Radio (FM) (> 31)

To enjoy sound from the TV (> 32)

*1

AUX

*1

ARC
DIGITAL IN*1 (D-IN)

To enjoy sound from other devices
(> 32)

DIGITAL IN

[BTT362]

HDMI IN1/HDMI IN2 (> 16)

*2

(D-IN)

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≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ When the selector is switched, it may take time to playback the selected

video and/or audio.

*1 “(TV)” is displayed next to items set for TV AUDIO input.
*2 “(CABLE/SATELLITE)” is displayed next to DIGITAL IN when set for

CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO input.

HOME menu

OK

Home Cinema

HOME

Videos MusicPhotos

EXT IN

FM Radio

Sound

Others

iPod

Network

Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME
menu.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on
the television.

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and

press [OK].

≥ When a media is inserted, contents selection screen for

that media is displayed.

≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.

≥ To return to HOME menu, select “HOME” or press

[RETURN] several times.

Disc Play back the contents.

Videos/
Photos/
Music

SD card

USB

(> 25, 28, 30)
≥ When multiple contents

are recorded, select the
types of contents or the
title.

Network

Internet
Content

Displays the Home screen
of VIERA CAST (> 36)

Home Network (> 37)

All

iPod

(> 34)Music

Videos

FM
Radio

EXT IN

To enjoy the FM radio (> 31)

AUX

ARC

*1

*1

When using an Audio cable

When using an HDMI cable
(Available when using an
ARC compatible TV)

When using an Optical

DIGITAL IN*

[BTT362]
HDMI IN1
HDMI IN2

1, 2

digital audio cable

When connecting to HDMI
IN1 and/or HDMI IN2
terminal (> 16)

Sound Select sound quality (equalizer). (> 24)

Setup (> 39)

Others

SD Card
Management

(> 27)

Changes the screen

Wallpaper

background of HOME
menu.

Getting started

To show the HOME menu

Press [HOME].



≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ When the selector is switched, it may take time to playback the selected

video and/or audio.

*1 “(TV)” is displayed next to items set for TV AUDIO input.
*2 “(CABLE/SATELLITE)” is displayed next to DIGITAL IN when set for

CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO input.

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Enjoying sound effects
from all speakers

Enjoying surround sound
effects

Press [SURROUND] several times to select the
effect.

7.1CH VIRTUAL SURROUND

You can enjoy 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround-like effect
using 2.1-channel speakers.

2CH STEREO

You can play any source in stereo. Sound will be output to
the front speakers and the subwoofer only.

∫ Adjusting speaker level during play

1 Press and hold [jCH SELECT] to activate the speaker

setting mode.

2 Press [jCH SELECT] several times to select the speaker.

Each time you press the button:

L R SW


L R: Front speaker

(left and right: only the balance is adjustable.)
≥Press [2, 1] to adjust the balance of the front

speakers.

SW: Subwoofer
≥ The channels not included in the playing audio will not

be displayed (subwoofer is displayed even if it is not
included).

3 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level of the subwoofer.

s6 dB to r6 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.

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.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

You can adjust the amount of bass.
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.

WHISPER-MODE SURROUND

You can enhance the surround effect for low volume
sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.)

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≥ 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.

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Playback

Current position

e.g. BD-Video

Total t i m e

Elapsed time in the title

T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist

Playing video contents

Other operations during play

[BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD] [USB]

1 Insert the media.

When the contents menu is displayed, press

[3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item. (> 23)

2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press

[OK].

When a message screen is displayed while playing back 3D

compatible video software, play back in accordance with the

instructions.

∫ To show menus

You can display Top Menu, DIRECT NAVIGATOR or Pop-up Menu.

Press [POP-UP MENU, TOP MENU].

≥ Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].

∫ 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
display information may change or will disappear from the
screen.

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0:20.52

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≥ Signal from PAL discs is output as PAL. Sign al from NTSC discs is output

as “NTSC” or “PAL60”. You can select “NTSC” or “PAL60” in “NTSC
Contents Output” for NTSC discs. (> 40)

≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press

[∫STOP] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your
television screen and so on.

≥ Depending on media and contents, the display may change or may not

appear.

≥ DivX and MKV: Successive play is not possible.
≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video which have been

dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media.

BD-Video

PLAY

These functions may not work depending on the media and
contents.

Stop

Getting started Playback

Press [∫STOP].

The stopped position is memorised.

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 the unit’s
display.

≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play

function does not work.

Pause

Press [;PAUSE].

≥ Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart play.

Search/Slow-motion

Search

While playing, press [SEARCH6] or
[SEARCH5].

≥ 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 [SEARCH5]

only.

The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.

Skip

While playing or paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥ Each press increases the number of skips.

Frame-by-frame

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.

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Changing audio

Useful functions

Press [AUDIO].

You can change the audio channel number or soundtrack
language, etc.

∫ Selecting the type of audio from the

DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal

Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL IN terminal on
the main unit.

1 Press [EXT-IN] several times to select “DIGITAL IN” (D-IN).
2 Press [AUDIO].

M1
M2
M1rM2 (stereo audio)
(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)
≥ “M1” or “M2” is not available if “On” is selected in

“PCM-Fix” of “DIGITAL IN”. (> 41)

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≥ Audio that is input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN or AUX terminals are not

output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select an item and press [OK].

While DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed

Properties

Chapter
View

View
Playlists

View Titles To select the title.

Folder To switch to another folder.

While playing

Screen
Aspect

Top Menu To display Top Menu.

Pop-up
Menu

Menu To display Menu.

3D Settings

To display the title properties (recording
date, etc.).

To select the chapter.

To play playlists.

When black bars are shown at the top,
bottom, left and right sides of the screen,
you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

To display Pop-up Menu.

2D video can be virtually output as 3D, or
output effect of the 3D video can be setup.
(> 29)

≥ Depending on the played contents if you perform “Screen

Aspect”, there may be no effect.

≥ When “TV Aspect” (> 41) is set to “4:3” or “4:3 Letterbox”,

the “Zoom” effect in “Screen Aspect” is disabled.

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≥ Depending on the media and contents, displayed items are different.

∫ Displaying subtitle text

You can display subtitle text on the DivX and MKV video disc
with this unit.
The operation might be different or it may not operate properly
depending on the way the file was made or the state of this unit
(playing, stopped, etc.).

Set “Subtitle” in “Disc” (> 38)

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≥ DivX and MKV video files that do not display “Text” do not contain subtitle

text.

≥ If the subtitle text is not displayed correctly, try changing the language

settings. (> 40)

≥ This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX standard

specifications and has no clear standard.

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Enjoying BD-Live or

SD Card Management

No. of Files 6
Free space 300 MB

SD CARD

Format this SD Card.

BD-Video Data Erase

Format SD Card

OK
RETURN

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Playing picture-in-picture

picture-in-picture in BD-Video

Enjoying BD-Live discs with
Internet

BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles,
exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to
the Internet. Since most of the BD-Live compatible discs are
played back using the BD-Live function, additional contents
are required to be downloaded into the external memory (local
storage).
≥ This unit uses an SD card as a local storage device. BD-Live

function cannot be used when there is no SD card inserted.

1 Perform network connection and settings.

(> 17, 20)

2 Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free

space.

3 Insert the disc.

∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD cards

If you no longer need data recorded on the SD card, you can
delete data with the following operation.

1 Insert an SD card.
2 Press [HOME].
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Others” and press [OK].
4 Press [1] to select “SD Card Management” and press

[OK].
5 Press [3, 4] to select “BD-Video Data Erase” or “Format

SD Card” and press [OK].

To turn on/off secondary video

Press [PIP].

A Secondary video
B Primary video

To turn on/off secondary audio

[DISPLAY] > select “Disc” > [1] > select
“Signal Type” > [OK] > set “Soundtrack” in
“Secondary Video” to

“On” or “Off”

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≥ 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.

≥ Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs may require an

Internet account to be created in order to access the BD-Live content.
Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the disc for information
on acquiring an account.

≥ To use BD-Live function, 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.

≥ “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for certain discs

(> 40).

≥ When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs

may be sent to the content provider via the Internet.

≥ 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 (> 40).

Playback

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
7 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

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Regarding DivX

0.09 4.30

01
02
03
04
05

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music list

CD

No.

Track Name Play Time

Track1

Track1

4min30sec
3min41sec
4min30sec

3min11sec

5min 2sec

Track2

5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec

Track3
Track4
Track5

Play

RETURN

“ ” indicates the track currently playing.

Playing music

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an
official DivX Certified
divx.com for more information and software tools to convert
your files into DivX video.

®

device that plays DivX video. Visit

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete
your registration.
≥ Video images of the copyright-protected DivX contents

stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI
output terminal.

Display the unit’s registration code.

(> 43, “DivX Registration” in “Others”)

DivX Registration

You must register this unit to play
protected DivX videos.

The registration code is necessary to
register this unit.

Registration Code: XXXXXXXXXX

Please register at www.divx.com/vod/

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[DVD] [CD] [USB]

(DVD-R/-R DL, music CD, CD-R/RW, USB device)

1 Insert the media.

When the contents menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1]
to select the item.(> 23)

2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press

[OK].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Playing a track in another

A 10 alphanumeric characters
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, the

registration code is not displayed.

≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code

different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this
content.

Cancel the unit’s registration.

(> 43, “DivX Registration” in “Others”)
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” in “DivX Registration”.
Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in
www.divx.com.

Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be
played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of
times. When you play this content, the number of times already
played and initially playable number of times is displayed.
≥ The remaining number of plays decreases each time a

programme is played. However, when playing from the point
where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of
plays does not decrease due to the resume play function.

folder

1 While DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and

press [OK].

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≥ You cannot select folders that contain no compatible tracks.

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Enjoying 3D video

The image is an illustration.

Useful functions

You can enjoy powerful 3D videos with realistic sensations by
connecting this unit with a High Speed HDMI Cable to a 3D
compatible TV.

When playing back a disc that has recorded titles with a 2
screen structure (Side by side) etc. which can be enjoyed in
3D, it will playback in accordance with the 3D settings on the
TV, regardless of the settings mentioned to the table below.
≥ Screen displays, such as Playback menu, will not display

correctly.

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT terminal of
this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable, and select HDMI
video input mode on the TV. (> 14, 15)
≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.

Method of playback is the same as normal disc playback.
(> 25)

≥ Playback following the instructions displayed on the screen.

1 While playing,

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “3D Settings” and

press [OK].

3 Select an item, then press [OK].

Original Keep original picture format.

Signal
Format

3D
Picture
Mode

Side by
side

2D to 3D Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect.

Normal

Soft

Manual
Settings

3D picture format comprising of
left and right screens.

Playback pictures with normal 3D
effects.

You can enjoy 3D pictures with a
feeling of broadness, holding
back the depth perception.

Set 3D effect manually.

Distance

Set the amount of depth
perception.

Screen Type

Selects how the screen appears
during 3D playback (flat or
round).

Frame Width

Set the amount of feathering at
the edge of screen.

Frame Colour

Set the colour of feathering at the
edge of screen.

Playback

3D settings

Perform the following settings as necessary.

3D BD-Video
Playback

3D Type

3D Playback
Message

Graphic Display
Level

It is also possible to play back 3D discs
in 2D (conventional video). (> 40)

If 3D video cannot be played back in
3D, change the settings as required by
the connected TV format. (> 41)
≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV

also when “Side by side” is selected.

Hide the 3D viewing warning screen.
(> 41)

Adjust the pop-up position for the
playback menu or message screen etc.
(> 38)

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≥ Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.
≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are

experiencing visual fatigue.
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort
while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.

≥ Depending on the connected TV, the video being played back might switch

to 2D video due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 3D setting on the
TV.

≥ 3D video might not output the way it is set in “HDMI Video Format” or “24p

Output” (> 41).

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Playing still pictures

OPTION

OK

RETURN

2D

PhotosFolder Name

3D

Date 11/12/2007
Size 500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment

1 / 26

[BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD] [USB]
(BD-RE, DVD-R/-R DL, CD-R/RW, SD Card, USB device)

In order to play back 3D still pictures (MPO), this unit should be
connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV via an HDMI
terminal.

1 Insert the media.

When the contents menu is displayed, press
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item. (> 23)

2 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press

[OK].

“3D”: 3D still pictures (MPO) are sorted here. To play back
in 3D, select from “3D”. (Still pictures in “2D” are played
back in 2D)

Photo View

SD card

XXXXXXXX

XXXX

XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

Previous Next Page

Slideshow Select

To select folders or still pictures that are played on
slideshow.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still

picture and press [OK].

Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ To show the still picture properties

While playing, press [STATUS] once or twice.

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48

5

01/02

Useful functions

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select an item, then press [OK].

While Photo View screen is displayed

Start Slideshow

You can display still pictures one by one at
a constant interval.

Interval

Change the display interval.

Transition Effect

Set display method.

Repeat Play

Slideshow

While playing

Start
Slideshow

Screen
Aspect

Status Show the still picture properties.

Rotate
RIGHT

Rotate LEFT

Wallpap er

Graphic
Display
Level

Repeat slideshow.

Random Soundtrack

Background music is played in random
order.

Soundtrack

An MP3 on the USB device and the iPod/
iPhone can be played back during the
slideshow of JPEG on the USB device or
the SD card. (A music CD also can be
played back during the slideshow of JPEG
on the SD card.)

Start the slideshow.

Switch the screen mode.

Rotate the still picture.

Set the still picture to the wallpaper of
HOME screen. (> 23)

Pop-up position for the playback menu or
message screen etc. can be adjusted
during 3D playback.

To exit the screen

Press [STATUS].

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≥ Depending on the condition of the unit and media contents, displayed items

are different.

≥ When viewing a 3D still picture, some functions may not work.
≥ When a still picture with large number of pixels is played, the display

interval may become longer. Even if the setting is changed, the display
interval may not become shorter.

≥ When a music CD, a USB device with MP3 recorded and an iPod/iPhone

are inserted/connected to this unit, iPod/iPhone has a priority to be played
back as background music.

≥ Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back with this unit.

Radio

Listening to the Radio

Presetting stations
automatically

Up to 30 stations can be set.

1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press [STATUS] to select the position to

start the auto preset search.

LOWEST:

To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency (FM87.50).

CURRENT:

To begin auto preset with the current frequency.*

*To change the frequency, refer to “Presetting stations

manually”.

3 Press and hold [OK].

Release the button when “AUTO” is displayed.

The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into

the channels in ascending order.

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≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the

last preset station.

≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Preset

the stations manually.

Presetting stations manually

Preparation

Select a radio broadcast.

1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5] to select the

frequency.

≥ To start automatic tuning, press and hold [SEARCH6], [SEARCH5]

until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.

1 While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [OK].

2 While “P” is flashing on the display

Press the number buttons to select a

channel.

To select a 1-digit number

e.g., 1: [1] B [OK].

To select a 2-digit number

e.g., 12: [1] B [2]

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≥ A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in

the same channel preset.

Listening/confirming the preset
channels

1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”.
2 Press the number buttons to select the

channel.

To select a 1-digit number
e.g., 1: [1] B [OK].
To select a 2-digit number
e.g., 12: [1] B [2].
Alternatively, press [W, X] or [3, 4].

RDS broadcasting

If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals,
programme service or programme type can be shown on the
display.
While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [DISPLAY] to display the text data.

PS: Programme service
PTY: Programme type
OFF: Frequency display

PTY displays

NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY

AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL

INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES

SPORT M.O.R. M* RELIGION FOLK M

EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT

DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST

CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM

SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ

* M.O.R. M=Middle of the road music

∫ Display on the main unit

TUNED/STEREO:

Displayed when receiving stereo broadcasting

TUNED:

Displayed when receiving monaural broadcasting or monaural
sound is selected.

∫ If noise is excessive

Press [AUDIO] to display “MONO”.

The sound becomes monaural.

Press the button again to cancel the mode. “AUTO STEREO”
will be displayed on the main unit. Depending on the broadcast
system, stereo or monaural will be selected.
“MONO” is also cancelled when you change the frequency.

≥ This setting can be preset for each broadcasting station.

Radio Playback

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TV

Enjoying TV with unit’s

Linked operations with

speakers

Preparation

Turn on your TV and select the appropriate audio input mode
[AUX, ARC, D-IN] to suit the connections to this unit. (> 23)

Surround sound effects

You can enhance stereo sources with surround sound effect.

Press [SURROUND] several times to select the
effect.

For more detailed information on this operation, please refer to
the “Enjoying surround sound effects” section on page 24.

Sound modes

You can adjust the mode depending on the source or situation.

1 Press [SOUND] several times to select the

mode.

2 While the selected mode is displayed on the unit’s

display

Press [2, 1] and select the desired setting.

For more detailed information on this operation, please refer to
the “Changing the sound modes” section on page 24.

the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI

ControlTM”)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that
offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV
(VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”.
You can use this function by connecting the equipment
with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for
connected equipment for operational details.

Preparation

1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 42).

(The default setting is “On”.)

2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected

equipment (e.g., TV).

3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and

select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that
the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

When the connection or settings are changed, repeat
this procedure.

Setting the audio link

∫ Setting the audio link with the TV

With the remote control;
≥ Select the actual TV audio connection on the main unit.

1 Press [HOME].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Others” and press [OK].
3 Press [OK] to select “Setup”.
4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV / Device Connection”.
5 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Audio Input”.
6 Press [2, 1] to switch “AUX”, “ARC” or “DIGITAL IN”.

≥ Select “AUX” or “ARC”*

DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal is used for the STB

connection.
Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm
the points above.

1

in “TV Audio Input” when the

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∫ Setting the audio link with the STB

With the remote control;
≥ Select the STB input channel on the TV.

1 Press [EXT-IN] to select “D-IN”.
2 Press [STATUS] to select “CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO

ON”.
≥ If the input channel of the STB on the TV is changed or if you

want to change the device allocated for the linked
operations, select “CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO OFF” in step
2 above and then repeat steps 1 to 2.

≥ [BTT362]

If using “HDMI IN1” or “HDMI IN2” as a source, set to
“CABLE/SATELLITE AUDIO OFF” in step 2.

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Control Panel

Screen Aspect

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

OK

RETURN

OPTION

e.g. BD-Video

≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by

HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and
added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010)
for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is
compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment

supporting VIERA Link function.

Automatic lip-sync function
(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)

Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted,
enabling you to enjoy smooth audio for the picture.(> 41,
“Audio Delay”)
≥ This function works only when “BD/DVD”, “SD”, “USB”,

2

, “ARC”*1, *2 or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN)*2 is selected as

“AUX”*
the source on this unit.

Speaker Selection

You can select whether audio is output from the unit’s
speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings.

Home Cinema

This unit’s speakers are active.
≥ When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV

speakers to this unit’s speakers in the TV menu will
automatically turn the unit on and select, “AUX”*
or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN)*

≥ You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute

button on the TV’s remote control.

≥ If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically

activated.

2

as the source.

2

, “ARC”*1, *2

TV

TV speakers are active.

≥ The volume of this unit is set to “0”.
≥ Audio output is 2-channel audio.

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≥ When switching between this unit’s speakers and TV speakers, the TV

screen may be blank for several seconds.

≥ The audio from “AUX”, “DIGITAL IN”, “FM Radio” or “iPod” will be output

from this unit's speakers even though the TV speakers are selected.

Automatic input switching
(Power on link)

When the following operations are performed, the television
will automatically switch the input channel and display the
corresponding action. When the television is off, the television
will automatically turn on.

jWhen play starts on the unit
jWhen an action that uses the display screen is performed

(e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen)

*1 The selection works only when using an ARC compatible TV.
*2 “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” works depending on the setting in “Setting the

audio link”.

Power Off Link

All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”,
including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the
television off.

Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV

(When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that
supports HDAVI Control 2 or later.)
Select “Video” in “Power Off Link” (> 42)

Easy control only with VIERA
remote control

Only TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the
“Control Panel” and display the Top Menu or Pop-up Menu,
etc.
≥ This works only during “BD/DVD”, “SD” or “USB” playback

and resume modes.

1 Press [OPTION].

TV

≥ When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode, this unit will

automatically switch to “AUX”*
(DIGITAL IN)*

≥ This function does not work when the iPod/iPhone selector is

chosen. (> 35)

2

.

2

, “ARC”*1, *2 or “D-IN”

2 Select an item, then press [OK].

≥ The OPTION menu may not appear while the Top Menu for

BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.

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≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press incompatible

buttons on the TV remote control.

≥ Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed

from the TV’s remote control.

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Other devices

Main unit

Using the iPod/iPhone

Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of January 2011)

≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using this unit.
≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone.
≥ iPod/iPhone compatibility assures music, video playback and battery

charge functions of this unit as a home theatre system.

Name Memory size

iPod touch 4th generation 8 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB

iPod nano 6th generation* 8 GB, 16 GB

iPod touch 3rd generation 32 GB, 64 GB

iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) 8 GB, 16 GB

iPod touch 2nd generation 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

iPod classic 120 GB, 160 GB (2009)

iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8 GB, 16 GB

iPod classic 160 GB (2007)

iPod touch 1st generation 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4 GB, 8 GB

iPod classic 80 GB

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB

iPod 5th generation (video) 60 GB, 80 GB

iPod 5th generation (video) 30 GB

iPod nano 1st generation 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB

iPhone 4 16 GB, 32 GB

iPhone 3GS 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

iPhone 3G 8 GB, 16 GB

* Playback functions on the main unit may be limited in the “All” mode.

In some locations, reception status of an iPhone may be poor when it is
loaded on this unit.

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≥ When the iPhone receives a call while connected to this unit, playback, etc.

of the iPhone may stop.
To prioritize the operation with the iPhone connected to this unit, make the
setting so that the iPhone does not receive calls.

1



iPod/iPhone

3



2



A The centre of drawer

B Dock adapter (not supplied)

≥ Please be sure to use the adapter that is compatible

with your model of iPod/iPhone.

≥ Attach the dock adapter until it is firmly in place.
≥ To purchase a dock adapter, consult your local iPod/

iPhone dealer.

C Dock for iPod/iPhone

D Make sure to match when inserting.

≥ Carefully insert and remove the iPod/iPhone to

ensure long lasting product enjoyment.

≥ Check that the connector has no dust or foreign

materials before connecting.



iPod/iPhone Connection

Preparation

≥ Before connecting/disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, turn the

main unit off or reduce the volume of the main unit to its
minimum.

≥ Make sure that the video cable connection is made to view

photos/videos from the iPod/iPhone.

1 Push the centre of drawer (A), and pull out

fully until it clicks to open the Dock for
iPod/iPhone (C).

2 Install a Dock adapter (not supplied) (B)

before inserting your iPod/iPhone into the
dock.

3 Connect the iPod/iPhone (not supplied)

firmly.

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≥ The 3D logo on the Dock for iPod/iPhone does not mean that the iPod/

iPhone has 3D capabilities.

About recharging the battery

≥ iPod/iPhone will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or off.
≥ “IPOD ¢” will be shown on the main unit’s display during iPod/iPhone

charging in main unit standby mode.

≥ Once fully recharged, additional recharging will not occur.

iPod/iPhone Playback

iPod

Ronaldo

-2:30

Good morning

45 of 1230

Happy days

1:00



Enjoy photos

Preparation

≥ Make sure that the “IPOD” source is selected. Press [iPod] to

select the source.

≥ To view photos/videos from the iPod/iPhone

Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate
photo/video output settings for your TV.

≥ To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the

appropriate video input mode.

Enjoy music/video

1 Press [iPod] to select “IPOD”.
2 Press [STATUS] several times to select the

music menu or videos menu.

≥ You can also select “Videos” or “Music” by using HOME

menu. (> 23)

3 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press

[OK].

≥ Repeat this step until the selected title starts playback.
≥ Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next page.

e.g., music playback screen

A Album artwork

≥ If album artwork is contained in the data of a song, it

will be appear on the TV. If there is no album

artwork, “ ” will be appear on TV.

≥ Depending on the software version of your iPod/

iPhone, the album artwork may not appear properly.

≥ It may take time to read the album artwork.
≥ Some operations may not work while reading the

album artwork.

To exit, press [RETURN].

1 Press [iPod] to select “IPOD”.
2 Press [STATUS] several times to select

“ALL” on the unit’s display.

≥ You can also select “All” by using HOME menu. (> 23)

3 Switch the TV input to video in.
4 Play a slideshow on your iPod/iPhone.

The picture will be displayed on your TV.

To use the iPod touch/iPhone features

1 Press the Home button on the iPod touch/iPhone.
2 Select the iPod touch/iPhone features on the touch screen

to operate.

You can use the remote control to operate the iPod/iPhone
menu.

The operation may vary among iPod/iPhone models.

≥ [3, 4]: To navigate menu items.
≥ [OK]: To go to the next menu.
≥ [RETURN]: To return to the previous menu.

Other methods of playback

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press

[OK].

Play Mode

Shuffle (For music playback only.)

Songs:
Play all songs on iPod/iPhone in random order.
Albums:
Play all songs on an album in random order.

Repeat

One:
Play a single song/video repeatedly.
All:
Play all songs/videos from selected items (e.g., Playlists,
Albums, etc.) repeatedly.

iPod Information

Display the firmware version of iPod/iPhone.

Other devices

Basic controls

(For music and video playback only)

Buttons Functions

[1PLAY] Play
[∫STOP]
[;PAU SE]
[:, 9] Skip

(Press and hold)
[SEARCH6,
SEARCH5]

Pause

Search

3 Press [3, 4] to select the setting and press

[OK].

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≥ The setting of the playback mode will be kept until changes are made on

the same iPod/iPhone.

≥ This function does not work when “All” is selected.
≥ Surround sound effect and sound mode are available (> 24).

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Advanced operations

COMMUNICATION CAMERA

Back of the unit

Communication Camera
TY-CC10W

MORE

BACK

COMING SOON

XXXXXX

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Featured Videos

Weather

TOMORROW

London, United Kingdom

12°

12°

19°

NW 10

km/h

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Featured Photos

Setup & Help

Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change
without notice.

Enjoying VIERA CAST

You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home
screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube,
Albums. (Current as of January 2011)

Preparation

≥ Network connection (> 17)
≥ Network setting (> 20)

[BTT362]

To enjoy video communication (ex. SkypeTM):

≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication Camera

(TY-CC10W or compatible equipment).
Depending on the area, this optional camera may not be
available. Please consult your local Panasonic dealer for
advice.

Picasa Web

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≥ When playing content from a disc/SD card and/or USB device VIERA

CAST cannot be accessed by pressing [VIERA CAST].

≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using “Internet Content

Settings” (> 43)
– When restricting the use of VIERA CAST.
– When the audio is distorted.
– When wrong time is displayed

≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be displayed correctly.

A high-speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is
recommended.

≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update notice is displayed

on the screen. If the firmware is not updated, you will not be able to use the
VIERA CAST function. (> 22)

≥ VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice.
≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective

service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or
permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty
for the content or the continuity of the services.

≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be

presented in specific languages.

≥ For operating method refer to the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)

1 Press [VIERA CAST].

≥ [BTT362]

The video communication service can be accessed

directly by [ ] button.

≥ Message is displayed. Please read these instructions

carefully and then press [OK].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and

press [OK].

Operable buttons:
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], coloured buttons, number
buttons

VIERA CAST Home screen;

To exit from VIERA CAST

Press [EXIT] or [HOME].

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Playing back contents









e.g.

Control Panel

e.g.

on the DLNA server
(DLNA)

For details about the setting and operation method of
connected equipment, and compatible equipment, refer
to the following Website and the operating instructions
for each item of equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)

You can enjoy viewing video, still pictures and music saved on
a DLNA Certified media server connected to the home network
with this unit.
You can also enjoy viewing the video and still pictures
recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA).
≥ The countries where DIGA is available are limited. Refer to

following site for availability.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

Preparation

1 Perform network connection (> 17) and network setting

(> 20) of this unit.

2 Perform Home Network settings of the connected

equipment.

When connected to a PC with Windows 7
installed

≥ Add the contents and folder to the Windows Media®

Player library.

≥ Playlist of Windows Media

the contents that are stored in the libraries.
Regarding setting method of Windows 7 refer to its
instructions or help.

®

Player can play back only

When connected to a Panasonic DLNA
compatible recorder (DIGA)

When a message requesting operation of the equipment to
be registered is displayed, perform step 1 and 3. (> right)

1 Press [HOME].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and press

[OK].

3 Press [2, 1] to select “Home Network”

and press [OK].

≥ A list of equipment connected via the network is

displayed.

≥ This list can be updated by pressing the red button on

the remote control.

DLNA Client

XXXXXX

Servers found on the network are displayed.

OK

Please select one.

RETURN

Update

4 Press [3, 4] to select the equipment to

playback the contents, and press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item to

playback (folder), and press [OK].

≥ You may be able to use convenient functions depending

on the content by pressing [OPTION] or [DISPLAY].

≥ Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts.

Operation can be performed with [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK]
and [EXIT].

A Broadband router, Wireless router, etc.
B LAN Cable
C Internet
D DLNA Certified media server

EXIT

≥ Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not displayed.
≥ Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.

To exit from Home Network

Press [EXIT] or [HOME].

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≥ Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security

system to prevent unauthorized access.

≥ Menu structure will be different depending on the equipment connected to

this unit. Select the contents by repeating the operation.

≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may

not be possible.

≥ Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit.
≥ This unit cannot be played back via connected equipment.
≥ Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video frames may be

dropped during playback, or video may not playback at all.

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Playback menu

Picture

Sound

Play

Disc

Subtitle Style Angle

Subtitle

Off Main 1ENG

--

Signal Type

Play

1 Press [DISPLAY].

e.g., BD-Video

Menus Items Settings

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press

[1].

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.

Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].

To exit the screen

Press [DISPLAY].

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,
etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that
you cannot select or change.

Regarding Language: (> 50)

Disc

Signal Type

Primary
Video

Secondary
Video

Video

Soundtrack

Video

Soundtrack

Video

The recording method of original video appears.

Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Subtitle

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending
on the media.

The recording method of
original video appears.

Select the type of audio or
language.

Select on/off of images. The
recording method of original
video appears.

Select on/off of audio and the
language.

Repeat Play

(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s
display.)
Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed
differ depending on the type of media.

Select “Off” to cancel.

Random

Select whether or not to play random.

Graphic Display Level

(Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type” (> 41).)
Pop-up position for the playback menu or message screen etc.
can be adjusted during 3D playback.

Picture

Mode

Select the picture quality mode during play.

Advanced Settings

Chroma Process

The high-resolution processing of HDMI chroma signals
produces a high-resolution picture with rich picture quality.

Detail Clarity

The picture is sharp and detailed.

Super Resolution

Pictures of normal image quality are corrected to sharp and
detailed images when output as 1080i/1080p from HDMI AV
OUT.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played.
≥ If the video is disrupted when “Auto” is selected, select either

“Video” or “Film” depending on the material to be played
back.

24p

Movies and other material recorded on DVD-Video at 24p are
output at 24p.
≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” (> 41)

and play discs recorded at a rate of 60 fields per second.

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Select the subtitle style.

Audio channel

Select the audio channel number.
(> 26, “Changing audio”)

Angle

Select the number of the angle.

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≥ Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. (> 25)

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Sound

OK

RETURN

Setup

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

TV / Device Connection

Network

Others

Setup menu

Music Sound Effects

Select the sound effect.
≥ Digital Tube Sound:

This feature gives you warm sound, like that produced by a
vacuum tube amplifier.

≥ Re-master:

This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high
frequency portion of the audio. (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or
less)
Recommended setting

Re-master 1 Pop and rock

Re-master 2 Jazz

Re-master 3 Classical

*1, *2

High Clarity Sound

When connected to TV via the HDMI AV OUT terminal for
outputting image, it produces clearer sound.
≥ Only when you have selected “Enable” in “High Clarity

Sound” (> 41)

*1 When audio is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal this function is

effective only when “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/
DTS-HD” is set to “PCM”. (> 40)

*2 This function has no effect when the type of audio is Dolby Pro Logic II.

Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain
intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

1 Press [HOME].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Others” and

press [OK].

3 Press [OK] to select “Setup”.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press

[OK].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press

[OK].

If there are any other items, repeat these steps.

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the option and

press [OK].

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≥ There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, follow the

on-screen instructions for the operation.

About the password

The following items use the same password.
Don’t forget your password.

≥ “DVD-Video Ratings”
≥ “BD-Video Ratings”
≥ “Lock” (> 43)

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Disc Picture

DVD-Video Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥ Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password

with the number buttons when the password screen is
shown.

BD-Video Ratings

Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
≥ Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password

with the number buttons when the password screen is
shown.

3D BD-Video Playback

Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software.

Soundtrack Preference

Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc

will be selected.

≥ Enter a code (> 50) with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.

Subtitle Preference

Choose the language for the subtitle.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected and the language selected for

“Soundtrack Preference” is not available, subtitles of that
language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥ Enter a code (> 50) with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.

Menu Preference

Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code (> 50) with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.

BD-Live Internet Access (> 27)

You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are
used.
≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is permitted only for

BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates.

Subtitle Text

Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX
or MKV subtitles text (> 26).
≥ This item is displayed only after playing back a file.

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback.

Automatic

Field

Frame

Automatically selects the type of picture
shown.

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is
selected.

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot
be seen clearly when “Automatic” is
selected.

Seamless Play

The chapter segments in playlists are played seamlessly.
≥ Select “On”, when the picture freezes for a moment at the

chapters segment in playlists.

NTSC Contents Output

Select PAL60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs.

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression

You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)
≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby TrueHD.

Digital Audio Output

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
DTS/DTS-HD
MPEG Audio

Select the audio signal to output.
≥ Select “PCM”, when the connected equipment cannot

decode the respective audio format. This unit decodes
the audio format and transmits to the connected
equipment.

≥ Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

BD-Video Secondary Audio

Select whether to mix or not mix the primary audio and
secondary audio (including the button click sound). (> 27)
≥ If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary audio

only.

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Digital Audio Input

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

TV / Device Connection

PCM-Fix

Select the following audio signal to input.

jARC
jDIGITAL IN
j[BTT362] HDMI Input1
j[BTT362] HDMI Input2
≥ “On”: PCM is available.
≥ “Off”: DTS, PCM and Dolby Digital are available.

Select “On” if the sound is cut off intermittently.

Downmix

Select the downmix system to enjoy multi-channel or
2-channel sound.

≥ Select “Surround encoded” to enjoy the surround sound.
≥ There is no downmix effect on the bitstream audio signal.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases:

jAVCHD playback

– Dolby TrueHD playback
jPlayback of secondary audio (including the button click

sound).

High Clarity Sound

When connected to TV via the HDMI AV OUT terminal for
outputting image, it produces clearer sound.
≥ Set to “Enable” and then set “High Clarity Sound” on the

Playback menu to “On”. (> 39)

Audio Delay

Synchronization between picture and sound is corrected by
adjusting the delay time of the audio output.

Speaker

Refer to page 43.

3D Settings

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

3D Type

Select the format of the connected TV.
≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when “Side by

side” is selected.

3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen when
playing back the 3D compatible video software.

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of television connected.
When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and playing 16:9
ratio image:

The sides are cut off so

4:3

4:3
Letterbox

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television and playing
4:3 ratio image:

16:9

the picture fills the
screen. When playing
BD-Video, video is output
as “4:3 Letterbox”.

Black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the
picture.

Video is displayed as a 4:3 ratio image in
the centre of the screen.

Display

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

On-Screen Language

Choose the language for menus and on-screen messages.

Screen Saver Function

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥ When this is set to “On”:

If there is no operation for 5 minutes or more, DIRECT
NAVIGATOR screen switches to HOME menu automatically.

≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not available.
≥ While playing music (CD-DA or MP3), after about 5 minutes

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen switches to a blank screen
with “Screen Saver” message.

Front Panel Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the display is dimmed but

brightens when you perform some operations.

Software Licence

Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.

HDMI Connection

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

HDMI Video Format

The items supported by the connected devices are
indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item without “¢”
is selected, the images may be distorted.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected, automatically selects the

output resolution best suited to the connected television.

≥ To enjoy high-definition video up-converted to 1080p,

you need to connect the unit directly to 1080p
compatible HDTV (High Definition Television). If this unit
is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it
must also be 1080p compatible.

24p Output

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p
output using an HDMI cable, movies and other material
recorded at 24p are output at 24p.
≥ When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and then set “24p”

in “Picture” (> 38) to “On”

≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are played,

images are output at 60p.

≥ 24p:

A progressive image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per
second (motion-picture film). Many BD-Video movie
contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in
accordance with the film materials.

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HDMI Colour Mode

This setting is for selecting colour-space conversion of the
image signal when the unit is connected using an HDMI
cable.

HDMI Audio Output

This setting selects whether or not to output audio from
HDMI.
≥ Audio will be output through the system’s speakers when

“Off” is selected.

[BTT362]

HDMI Standby Pass-Through

Even if this unit is in standby mode, a device connected
with this unit can output videos and sound to the TV.
Moreover, you can switch the HDMI input terminal by
pressing [EXT-IN] on the remote control.
≥ Sound will not be output from this unit’s speakers.

VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with
an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.
≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use “HDAVI

Control”.

TV Audio Input

Select the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link
operations.

TV System

Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting
with.
≥ When NTSC contents are played, they are outputted in the

signal format specified in the “NTSC Contents Output”,
irrespective of the settings here.

Network

Network Easy Setting (> 20)

Network Settings

Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:

[BTT362]

LAN Connection Mode

Select connection method.

Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour
Output when a television that supports Deep Colour is
connected.

Contents Type Flag

Depending on the playback content, the TV will output
adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports
this function is connected.

Power Off Link

Select the desired power off link setting of this unit for
VIERA Link operation (> 33). (This works depending on
the settings of the connected VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
compatible equipment.)
Video/Audio:
When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off
automatically.
Video:
When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off except
during the following conditions:

jCD or MP3 audio playback
jiPod/iPhone mode
jRadio mode
j“AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) mode

(non-selected TV AUDIO setting for VIERA Link)

j“D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) mode (non-selected CABLE/

SATELLITE AUDIO setting for VIERA Link)

[BTT362]

Wireless Settings

This allows the Wireless router and connection settings to
be set and the current connection settings and connection
state to be checked when a wireless connection is used.

Connection Setting

The Wireless router connection wizard will be displayed.

Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)

When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this setting
sets the connection speed.
≥If you connect using the “Double Speed Mode

(40MHz)”, two channels use the same frequency band,
and there is consequently a greater risk of reception
interference. This can cause the connection speed to
drop or the connection to become unstable.

IP Address / DNS Settings

This is for checking the state of the network connection
and setting the IP address and DNS-related.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
≥ “Connection Speed Setting” is enabled only when

“Connection Speed Auto-Config” is turned “Off”.

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Proxy Server Settings

Complete

Tes t

RL

0

dB

SW



This is for checking the state of connection with the Proxy
server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

Internet Content Settings (> 36) (VIERA CAST)

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

Lock

You can restrict using VIERA CAST.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the 4-digit

password with the number buttons when the password
screen is shown.

Easy setup (> 19)

You can execute basic settings to optimize your home theatre
system.

Default Settings

This returns all values in the Setup menu and the playback
menu, except for “Remote Control”, “LAN Connection Mode”,
“Wireless Settings”, “IP Address / DNS Settings”, “Proxy
Server Settings”, “Lock”, “DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video
Ratings” etc. to the default settings.

DivX Registration (> 28)

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

Audio Auto Gain Control

Volume that is different depending on the contents is

adjusted automatically to the standard volume while

using the VIERA CAST.

≥Depending on contents, this function effect will not

work.

≥Select “Off” when the audio is warped.

Time Zone

By selecting the time zone, it is possible to set the unit’s

time to match your location.

≥Some VIERA CAST contents require the time zone to

be set. Set the time zone if necessary.

Summer Time

≥Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of this unit.

Others

Remote Control

Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products
react to this remote control.

Quick Start*

Speed of startup from standby mode is increased.
≥ Internal control unit will be powered when it is set to “On” so

compared to when the setting is “Off” the following will occur.
jIdle power consumption will increase. (More about the

power consumption > 49)

System Information

Display firmware version of this unit.
[BTT362] Also display wireless LAN module.

Firmware Update (> 22)

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

Automatic Update Check

When this equipment remains connected to the Internet, it
will check for the latest firmware version when it is turned
on and you can update it if necessary.

Update Now

You can update the firmware manually if a firmware update
is available.

Speaker check

1 Select “Test” and press [OK].

A test signal is output.
Front (L) ,) Front (R)

2 Press [OK].

The test signal stops.
≥ No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its

volume, see page 24, “Adjusting speaker level during
play”.

Advanced operations

*Depending on the power conserving setting activated on the

TV, this function may have less effect when the unit is
started by the power on link function. (> 33)

A Te st

To finish the speaker setting

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Complete” and press [OK].

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Optional speaker settings

2





















A String (not supplied)
B Screw eye (not supplied)
C Less than 10 cm
D Rear of the speaker

Speaker installation
option

Attaching to a wall

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s)

with the hole(s).

e.g., [BTT362] Front speaker

DO NOT DO

You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached

should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a
qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to
a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall
and speakers.

≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

[BTT262]

Preparation

≥ Remove the speaker stands.

1 Remove the screws and the bracket (A) from the

speaker.

1



2 Detach the speaker stand.

≥ Remove the speaker cable from the groove (B).
≥ Pull out the speaker cable from the stand, making sure

to match the direction of the speaker connector and the
hole on the stand.

≥ In this position, the

speaker will likely fall if
moved to the left or right.

Use the measurements indicated below to identify the
screwing positions on the wall.

Leave at least 20 mm of space above the speaker and 10 mm

≥

on each side to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.

Front speaker

≥ [BTT362] Attach to a wall without the base.

[BTT362]





≥ Move the speaker so that

the screw is in this
position.

[BTT262]















≥ Keep the removed stands, screws and brackets for future use.

1 Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.

A At least 30 mm
B ‰ 4.0 mm
C ‰ 7.0 mm to ‰ 9.4 mm
D Wall or pillar
E 5.5 mm to 7.5 mm

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F 40 mm
G 63 mm
H 322 mm
I 37 mm
J 45 mm
K 190 mm

∫ To avoid speaker dropping

≥ Consult a qualified building contractor to avoid damage to

the wall or speakers.

≥ Use a string of less than ‰ 2.0 mm, which is capable of

supporting over 10 kg.

Positioning speakers
horizontally

[BTT262]

1 Attach the cushion foot (supplied) (A) on

the bottom of the speaker.

≥ If you repeat attaching and removing the cushion foot,

degree of tackiness weakens.



2 Place the speakers facing the inclined

surface (B) toward outside.



Reference

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, please perform the
following checks.
If the problem remains unresolved, consult
your dealer for instructions.

Do you have the latest firmware installed?

Firmware updates may be released to correct operating
irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. (> 22)

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

jRegular disc rotating sounds.
jImage disturbance during search.

– Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.

∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote control

or front panel buttons.

Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 5 seconds.
jIf still unable to turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains

lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the AC mains lead.

∫ Cannot eject disc.

The unit may have a problem.

While the unit is off, press and hold [9] on the remote
control and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit at the same time for
more than 5 seconds.

∫ To attach speaker stand again

1 Put the speaker cable through the speaker stand.

A : top of the stand
≥ Make sure to match the direction of the speaker

connector and the hole (B) on the stand.

2 Secure the cable with the speaker (C), and put the

speaker and the stand together pulling the cable as
illustrated (D).

B

A

C

D

3 Attach the stand referring to the detaching operation 1 and

2 (> 44).
≥ Fix the speaker and the stand with the screws and the

bracket, and then secure the speaker cable into the

groove.

General operation

To return to the factory preset.

≥ Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu. (> 43)

To return all settings to the factory preset.

≥ Reset the unit as follows:

While the unit is off, press and hold [+ VOLUME], [< OPEN/
CLOSE] and [Í/I] on the main unit at the same time for more
than 5 seconds.

The remote control doesn’t work properly.

≥ Change the batteries in the remote control. (> 7)
≥ The remote control and main unit are using different codes. If

“SET ” is displayed on the unit’s display when a button is
pressed on the remote control, change the code on the
remote control. (> 43)

Disc cannot be played.

≥ The disc is dirty. (> 7)
≥ Check the region code.

Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally.

≥ The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive

JPEG, etc., may not playback.

The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the TV is
switched on.

≥ This phenomenon may occur, depending on the TV setting,

when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

≥ Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be prevented

by reconnecting the HDMI cable to a different HDMI input
terminal or by changing the HDMI auto connection setting.

settings

Optional speaker

Reference

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You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.

≥ The ratings level returns to the factory preset.

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button

and the blue button on the remote control at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote control or [Í/I]

on the unit until “03 VL” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press [OK] on the remote control or [< OPEN/CLOSE] on

the unit.

This unit does not recognize the USB connection
correctly.

≥ If USB device is connected to this unit while playing a disc or

in a video communication ([BTT362]) the connection will not
be recognized. Press [HOME] and reconnect USB device.

≥ [BTT362] USB memory and USB HDD are not recognized via

the rear USB port of this unit.

≥ Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it still does not

recognize the connection, turn this unit off and on again.

≥ USB devices connected using a USB hub may not be

recognized by this unit.

[BTT362]

This unit does not recognize the communication camera
correctly.

≥ Disconnect and reconnect the communication camera. If it

still does not recognize the connection, turn the unit off and
on again.

Power

No power.

≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely into a household mains

socket. (> 18)

The unit switches to standby mode.

≥ When the time set for the sleep timer has passed, the main

unit will be turned off. (> 8)

≥ One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on

the main unit to turn the unit on.

This unit is turned off when the input for the TV is
switched.

≥ This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please read the
operating instructions for the TV.

TV screen and video

The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
Jittering occurs.

≥ An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Video Format”.

Reset the setting as follows:

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button

and the blue button on the remote control at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote control or [Í/I]

on the unit until “04 PRG” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or [< OPEN/

CLOSE] on the unit for at least 3 seconds.
Set the item again. (> 41)

jWhen Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio

are not output in bitstream, select “Yes” in “Default Settings”
and make proper settings. (> 43)

≥ The unit and television are using different video systems.

While stopped, keep pressing [∫] (Stop) and [< OPEN/
CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system
switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

≥ The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.

jPAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC

television.
This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL60 for viewing on

j

a PAL television (“NTSC Contents Output” in the “Picture”).

≥

When “3D BD-Video Playback” in the Setup menu is set to
“Automatic”, images may not be output depending on the
connection method. After removing the disc from this unit, select
“Set before play” in the Setup menu, and select “2D Playback” in
the setup screen displayed when playing 3D discs. (

When playing back a 3D disc, audio can be heard but no
video image on the TV.

≥ Change the video input mode to the suitable HDMI video

input mode on the TV.

Video is not output.

≥ Set “High Clarity Sound” in the playback menu to “Off” to use

the VIDEO OUT terminal. (> 39)

Video is not output in high-definition.

≥ Confirm that “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu is set

properly. (> 41)

3D video is not output.

≥ Are the settings on this unit and the TV correct? (> 29)

>

40)

The unit does not turn off.

1

Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 5 seconds. (If still
unable to turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait
1 minute, then reconnect the AC mains lead.)

2 Reset the unit as follows:

While the unit is off, press and hold [+ VOLUME],
[< OPEN/CLOSE] and [Í/I] on the main unit at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.

Displays

The display is dim.

≥ Change “Front Panel Display” in the Setup menu. (> 41)

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3D video is not output correctly as 2D.

≥

Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, and select “2D
Playback” in the setup screen displayed when playing 3D discs.

≥ Discs that have recorded titles with Side by side (2 screen

structure) and that can be enjoyed in 3D are played back in
accordance with the settings of the TV.

A black band is displayed around the edge of the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.

≥ Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (> 41)
≥ Adjust the aspect setting on the television.

After choosing “Home Cinema” in “Speaker Selection” with the
TV’s remote control, the TV’s input selection also changes.

≥ Disconnect the HDMI cable from the TV and reconnect it to a

different HDMI IN terminal.

Sound

Radio

No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio type.

≥ Check connections to speakers and other equipment.

(> 12s18)

≥ Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.

(> 43)

≥ To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI

cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu.
(> 42)

≥ When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby

TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital
or DTS Digital Surround.

≥ Re-master will not work when the bitstream signal is output

from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (> 39)

≥ Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be

distorted if this unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

No surround sound effect.

≥ Press [SURROUND] to select a surround effect. (> 24)

Cannot switch audio.

≥ When audio is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal, set

“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”, “DTS/DTS-HD” or
“MPEG Audio” to “PCM”. (> 40)

No sound from the TV.

≥ Press [EXT-IN] to select the corresponding source. (> 22)
≥ When connecting the unit to a TV using an HDMI cable,

check whether the HDMI terminal on the TV is labeled
“HDMI (ARC)”. If not labeled in this way, connect using the
HDMI cable in combination with an optical digital audio
cable.(> 14, 15)

≥ If there is no sound from the equipment connected to this

unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal, please make sure that
the optical audio output of the equipment is set to PCM.

iPod/iPhone operation

Cannot charge or operate.

≥ Check that the iPod/iPhone is connected firmly. (> 34)
≥ The battery of the iPod/iPhone is depleted. Charge the iPod/

iPhone, and then operate again.

≥ When unexpected operation occurs while using the

iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/iPhone again or try to restart
the iPod/iPhone.

Cannot display iPod/iPhone videos/photos on the TV.

≥ Make sure that TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal

on this unit. (> 14)

≥ Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate

video/photo output settings for your TV. (Refer to operating
instructions for your iPod/iPhone.)

The TV input channel unintentionally changes to HDMI
input.

≥ When the main unit is connected with an “HDAVI Control”

compatible TV and VIDEO IN is selected for iPod/iPhone
video or photo playback, the TV input channel will
automatically change to the HDMI input channel when
[HOME] is pressed.
jRe-select the TV’s VIDEO IN input channel.

Distorted sound or noise is heard.

≥ Adjust the position of the antenna.
≥ Use an outdoor antenna. (> 18)

A beat sound is heard.

≥ Try to keep a certain amount of distance between the

antenna and the TV.

Network

I can’t connect to the network.

≥ Confirm the network connection and settings. (> 17, 20, 42)
≥ Check the operating instructions for each device and

connect accordingly.

[BTT362]

When using Wireless LAN connection, video or audio
from the DLNA Certified media server is played back
intermittently, not played back or video frames are
dropped during playback.

≥ Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n (2.4 GHz or

5 GHz) Wireless router may solve the problem. If you use

802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wireless router, it is necessary
to set the encryption type to “AES”.
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless telephone etc.
at 2.4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or other
problems.

≥ On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 42), the continuous

lighting of at least 4 “Reception” indicators is the target for a
stable connection. If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or the
connection is being interrupted, change the position or angle
of your Wireless router and see if the connection state
improves. If there is no improvement, connect to a wired
network and perform the “Network Easy Setting” (> 20)
again.

Other difficulties with playback

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

≥ Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or

DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. (> 11)

≥ You have set a ratings level to limit BD-Video or DVD-Video

play. Change this setting. (> 40)

≥ Some BD-Video can only be output with HDMI.

I can’t play back BD-Live.

≥ The SD card is write-protected. (> 11 )
≥ Confirm that this unit is connected to the broadband Internet.

(> 17)

≥ Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access” settings. (> 40)
≥ Confirm an SD Card is inserted into the SD Card slot. (> 22)

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

≥ The languages are not recorded on the disc.
≥ You may not be able to use the playback menu to change the

soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s
menus to make changes. (> 25)

Angle cannot be changed.

≥ Angles can only be changed during scenes where different

angles are recorded.

Reference

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Messages

HDMI ONLY

≥ Some BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI.

The following messages or service numbers appear on the
television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected
during startup and use.

On the television

Cannot play.

≥ You inserted an incompatible disc.

Cannot play on this unit.

≥ You tried to play a non-compatible image.

No disc inserted.

≥ The disc may be upside down.

$ This operation is not available.

≥ Some operations are unsupported by the unit. For example;

jBD-Video: During playback, reverse slow-motion or

reverse frame-by-frame is not possible.

IP address is not set.

≥ The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS Settings” is “---. ---.

---. ---”. Set the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway
Address”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if
necessary.)

[BTT362]

The wireless access point currently has a low network
security setting. It is recommended to change to a higher
setting.

≥ Authentication type for the Wireless LAN is set to “Open

system”, or the encryption type is set to “No encryption”. It is
recommended to encrypt for safety reasons. For details,
refer to the instructions of the Wireless router being used.
Encryption is required when playing back video, etc., from
DLNA compatible devices.

No Video

≥ Depending on the connected iPod/iPhone, video menu may

not be available on the TV. Select “ALL” on the unit’s display
and operate video playback from your iPod/iPhone menu.
(> 35)

On the unit’s display

NET

≥ While connecting to a network.

No PLAY

≥ There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video.

(> 40)

No READ

≥ The media is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot play.

PLEASE WAIT

≥ The unit is carrying out internal process. This is not a

malfunction. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE
WAIT” is displayed.

REMOVE

≥ The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the

USB device.

SET 
(“  ” stands for a number.)

≥ The remote control and main unit are using different codes.

Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated
number button at the same time for
more than 5 seconds.

H or F
(“  ” stands for a number.)

≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections.
≥ There is something unusual.
≥ Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service

number does not disappear, do the following.

1 Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait

a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

If the service number does not disappear despite doing the
above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of
the service number when requesting service.

UPD/
(“  ” stands for a number.)

≥ The firmware is being updated.

Please do not turn off the unit.

F99

≥ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main

unit to switch the unit to standby for 3 seconds. Now press
[Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

U59

≥ The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for
about 30 minutes until the message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the
unit. Do not block the ventilation hole on the rear and side of
the unit.

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IPOD OVER CURRENT ERROR

≥ The iPod/iPhone is drawing too much power. Remove the

iPod/iPhone, and turn the unit off and on again.

START

≥ The system is being restarted during the firmware update.

Please do not turn off the unit

FINISH

≥ The firmware update is completed.

NOT CONDITIONAL

≥ The requested operation cannot be conducted.

Specifications

GENERAL

Power consumption: 85 W

Power consumption in
standby mode:

[BTT362] Approx. 0.1 W
[BTT262] Approx. 0.4 W

Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz

iPod/iPhone Connector: DC OUT 5 V 1.0 A MAX
Dimensions (WkHkD): 430 mmk38 mmk279 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.7 kg

(Dimensions and Weight do
not include speakers)

Operating temperature
range: 0 oC to 40 oC
Operating humidity range: 35 % to 80 % RH

(no condensation)

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS TTL POWER OUTPUT: 520 W

1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

FRONT: 160 W per ch (3 ≠)

100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distortion

SUBWOOFER: 200 W per ch (3 ≠)

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz

(50 kHz step)

Antenna
terminal: 75 ≠ (unbalanced)

SPEAKER SECTION

Front speakers

[BTT362] SB-HF370
Typ e: 2 WAY 2 SPEAKER Bass-ref.
Woofer: 6.5 cm CONE TYPE
Tweeter: 2.5 cm SEMI-DOME TYPE
Impedance: 3 ≠
Output sound pressure: 78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range: 85 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB),

105 Hz to 24 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WkHkD): 135 mmk404 mmk135 mm
Mass: Approx. 0.82 kg

[BTT262] SB-HF262
Typ e: 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER Bass-ref.
Full range: 6.5 cm CONE TYPE
Impedance: 3 ≠
Output sound pressure: 78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range: 95 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB),

115 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WkHkD): 109 mmk341 mmk11 0 m m
Mass: Approx. 0.735 kg

Subwoofer

[BTT362] SB-HW370
Typ e: 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER Bass- ref.
Woofer: 16 cm CONE TYPE
Impedance: 3 ≠
Output sound pressure: 78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range: 30 Hz to 220 Hz (j16 dB),

Dimensions (WkHkD): 180 mmk408 mmk300 mm
Mass: Approx. 4.3 kg

[BTT262] SB-HW270
Typ e: 1 WAY 1 SPEAKER Bass- ref.
Woofer: 16 cm CONE TYPE
Impedance: 3 ≠
Output sound pressure: 78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range: 40 Hz to 220 Hz (j16 dB),

Dimensions (WkHkD): 145 mmk289.5 mmk258 mm
Mass: Approx. 3.0 kg

35 Hz to 180 Hz (j10 dB)

45 Hz to 180 Hz (j10 dB)

TERMINAL SECTION

USB:

(Front)

USB standard: USB 2.0 1 system
USB slot: DC OUT 5 V 500 mA MAX

(Rear)

[BTT362]

USB slot for
Communication
Camera: USB 2.0 1 system

SD card slot: Connector: 1 system
Ethernet: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 system

[BTT362] WLAN

Antenna:
Standard Compliance:IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a /

Transmission system:MISO-OFDM system,

Transfer rate (Standard)*:

IEEE802.11n: Tx Max. 150 Mbps, Rx Max.

IEEE802.11g /
IEEE802.11a: Max. 54 Mbps

IEEE802.11b: Max. 11 Mbps
Access Mode: Infrastructure mode
Security: WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)

Audio Input

AUX: k 1

Digital Audio Input

Optical: k 1

[BTT362]

HDMI AV input: k 2
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Audio Format: PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS

* Transfer rates are theoretical values; however, actual

communication rate will vary according to communication
environment or connected equipment.

DC OUT 5 V 500 mA

Tx 1, Rx 2

IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b

OFDM system, DSSS system

300 Mbps

WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
WEP (64 bit / 128 bit)
(This unit supports WPA and WPA2
encryption.)

Reference

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VIDEO SECTION

Supplemental

Signal system: PAL/ NTS C
Video output

Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)

HDMI AV output*

Output connector: Type A (19 pin)

[BTT362]

HDMI AV input*

Input connector: Type A (19 pin) 2 system

LASER Specification

Class 1 LASER Product

Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/655 nm (DVDs)/

405 nm (BDs)

Laser power:

No hazardous radiation is
emitted with the safety protection

* This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

File format

File format Extension Reference

MP3

JPEG

“.MP3”, “.mp3”

“.JPG”, “.jpg”

“.DIVX”, “.divx”,
“.AVI”, “.avi”

Subtitles text

DivX

file

“.SRT”, “.srt”,
“.SUB”, “.sub”,
“.TXT”, “.txt”

“.MKV”, “.mkv”

Subtitles text

MKV

file

“.SRT”, “.srt”,
“.SSA”, “.ssa”,
“.ASS”, “.ass”

≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play

order may differ or playback may not be possible.

ID3 tags (Only titles and the
names of artists)

≥ MOTION JPEG and

Progressive JPEG is not
supported.

≥ You may not be able to

play back the file if you
have edited the folder
structure or the file name
on a PC or other device.

≥ The video file and subtitles

text file are inside the
same folder, and the file
names are the same
except for the file
extensions.

≥ Some DivX and MKV file

may not be played back,
depending on the video
resolution and frame rate
condition.

information

∫ Display languages list

Display Language Display Language Display Language

ARA

ENG
FRA
DEU
ITA
ESP
NLD
SVE
NOR
DAN
POR
RUS

English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Portuguese
Russian

JPN
CHI
KOR
MAL
VIE
THA
POL
CES
SLK
HUN
FIN

Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
Vietnamese
Thai
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Finnish

∫ Language code list

Language Code Language Code Language Code

Abkhazian 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic

:
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285

6577

Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583

6678

Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 818 5

Arabic

HIN

Hindi

PER

Persian

IND

Indonesian

MRI

Maori

BUL

Bulgarian

RUM

Romanian

GRE

Greek

TUR

Turkish
Others

Rhaeto-Romance:

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

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Index

A

Audio

Changing audio during play . . . . 26

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40

B

BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

C

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

D

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

F

File format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

I

iPod/iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

L

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Language

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40

N

Network

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 42

P

Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pop-up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Q

Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

R

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Re-master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Resume play function. . . . . . . . . . . 25

S

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

V

VIERA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

W

Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

24p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 41

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TM

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Reference

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
≥ Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre

Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays).

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further

details.

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Panasonic Testing Centre
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Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Panasonic Corporation 2011

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