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Setup Guide
Setup Guide
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Preparing the
remote control
Placement of speakers
Simple setup
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-PT450
Performing
QUICK SETUP
Operating other equipment
Maintenance
Once all the connections are completed, kindly read the
Operations Guide for playback operations.
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000093)
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2 Remote control batteries
1 FM indoor antenna
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(RSA0007-L)
Preparing the remote control
1 Insert so the
poles (+ and –)
match those in the
remote control.
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R6/LR6, AA
• Do not use
rechargeable
type batteries.
1 Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)
1 AC mains lead
(K2CT3CA00004)
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types of batteries at the same time.
• heat or expose batteries to fl ame.
• take apart or short circuit the batteries.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage
which can severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going
to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark
place.
7 Use
Aim at the remote control signal sensor (\ page 14,
Operations Guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
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Placement of speakers
Setup example
Do not use a front speaker
as a surround speaker or
vice versa. Verify the type
of speaker with the label
on the rear of the front
speaker.
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1
FRONT
(L, R)
2
SURROUND
(L, R)
3
CENTER
4
SUBWOOFER
• Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and
sound quality will be negatively affected.
• Place speakers on fl at secure bases. Take proper
precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if
you cannot set them up on an even surface.
• Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls, and
corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls
and windows with thick curtains.
Main unit
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system for proper ventilation.
• To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good
airfl ow around the main unit, position it with at least
5 cm of space on all sides.
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.
CAUTION!
• Refrain from holding the speaker’s net.
Center speaker
• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt
the picture if it is placed directly on the television.
Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.
• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place
directly on top of the television.
Subwoofer
• Place to the right or left of the television, on the fl oor
or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration.
Leave a space of 30 cm from the television.
Main unit
Note
• You can damage your speakers and shorten their
useful life if you play sound at high levels over
extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid
damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to
a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or
continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or
electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The front and center speakers are designed to
be used close to a television, but the picture
may be affected with some televisions and setup
combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30
minutes.
The television’s demagnetizing function should
correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers
further away from the television.
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 amplifi er
and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk
of fi re. Consult a qualifi ed 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.
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Simple setup
Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.
• Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is standby mode (approx. 0.8 W). To save
power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need
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to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
Connect to the antenna.
Connect to the power supply.
BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.
7 FM indoor antenna
Tape the antenna where reception
is best.
Adhesive tape
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To household mains socket
Connect to the speakers.
Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
Be careful not to cross (shortcircuit) or reverse the polarity
of the speaker wires as doing
so may damage the speakers.
Do not insert the
wires beyond the
wire insulation.
Speaker-cable
sticker
2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)
4 SURROUND (R)
SURROUND
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3 SURROUND (L)
5 CENTER
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+ : White
− : Blue
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Connect to the various television terminals.
• Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.
• Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
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7 Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal
output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either
“S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are
using. Select “S-Video/YPbPr” or “RGB/No Output” from
QUICK SETUP (\ page 7). Set “Video Mode” to “Off”
(\ page 27, “HDMI” tab, Operations Guide).
This connection will also enable you to play audio from
your television through your home theater system. Refer
to “Operating other equipment” (\ page 35, Operations
Guide).
7 Television with an HDMI terminal
HDMI-compatible
television
(not included)
AV IN
HDMI cable
(not included)
AV OUT
Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and
video with a single cable.
• Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “On”
(\ page 27 , “HDMI” tab, Operations Guide).
• Set “Video Output Mode” (\ page 23, Picture Menu,
Operations Guide).
VIERA Link (“HDAVI Control”)
If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible
television, you can operate your television synchronising
with home theater operations or vice versa (\ page 36,
Operations Guide).
Note
• Make the extra audio connection (\ page 35, Operations
Guide) when you use “HDAVI Control” function.
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-
CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.]
• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
7 Television with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN terminals
Video cables
(not included)
Television
(not included)
Using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for
either interlaced or progressive
output. Connection using these
terminals outputs the color difference
signals (P
B /PR) and luminance signal
(Y) separately in order to achieve
high fi delity in reproducing colors.
• The description of the component
video input terminals depends on
the television or monitor (example:
Y/P
B /PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB /CR).
• Connect to terminals of the same
color.
• Panasonic televisions with 625
(576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i·60p
input terminals are progressive
compatible. Consult the
manufacturer if you have another
brand of television.
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Simple setup (continued)
Speaker installation options
7 Attaching to a wall
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 k
screw. Consult a qualifi ed building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment
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may result in damage to the wall and speakers.
1 Drive the screw (not included) into the wall 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
At least 30 mm
Center speaker
Front and surround speakers
per
Ø7.0 to 9.4 mm
4.0 to 6.0 mm
190 mm
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Ø4.0 mm
Wall or pillar
7 Fitting speaker stands (not included)
(For center, front and surround speakers)
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.
• The stands must be able to support over 10 k
.
• The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.
Example: Center speaker
Metal screw holes
For attaching to speaker stands
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5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm
Plate thickness plus
7 mm to 10 mm
60 mm
Speaker stand
(not included)
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Performing QUICK SETUP
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input
mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
• This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 37, Operations Guide).
2
Select “DVD/
CD”.
3
Shows the QUICK SETUP
screen
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1
Switch on the
main unit.
4
5
6
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (\ page 27, Operations Guide).
(Press and hold)
Follow the messages and
make the setting.
Finish the QUICK SETUP.
Press to exit.
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7 Details of settings
Menu language
Choose the language for the
on-screen messages.
TV Type
Select to suit the type of
television.
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.
Video Out (AV/Component)
Choose the video signal format
to be output from the SCART
(AV) and Component terminal.
• Boxed items in the above table are the factory preset.
English
•
• Español • Polski • Svenska • Nederlands
Standard (Direct View TV)
•
• CRT Projector • LCD TV/Projector
• Projection TV • Plasma TV
•
4:3
• 16:9: Widescreen television
• Video/YPbPr • S-Video/YPbPr
RGB/No Output
•
• Français • Deutsch • Italiano
: Regular aspect television
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Operating other equipment
Optional connection for set top box
Set top box
(not included)
Television
(not included)
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SCART cable
(not included)
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SCART cable (not included)
• To listen to the sound from the television, select the appropriate
audio out (example: Monitor) on the television.
Sound from the television
• Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 37, Operations Guide) to select the
“AV” audio input on the remote control.
You can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “RGB” to either “S-Video” or
“Video” to suit the type of television you are using.
•
Select “S-Video/YPbPr” or “Video/YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (\ page 7).
•
Set “Video Mode” to “Off” (\ page 27, “HDMI” tab, Operations Guide).
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This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system.
Refer to “Operating other equipment” (\ page 35, Operation Guide).
•
Do not use the HDMI cable when you use the scart cable for the connection.
Rear panel of
this main unit
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Connecting with your HDMI-compatible television and set top box
• Do not use the SCART cable when the HDMI cable is being used for connection.
• When the HDMI cable is connected, there will be no video output from the SCART and COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT terminals of the main unit.
•
Do not connect any kind of audio/video distribution devices between this unit and the television (such as an
amplifi er, etc.).
• Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “On” (\ page 27, “HDMI” tab, Operations Guide).
•
Set “Video Output Mode” (\ page 23, Picture Menu, Operations Guide).
Rear panel of this main unit
AUX
HDMI-compatible
television
(not included)
Audio cable
(not included)
HDMI cable (not included)
• Non-HDMI-compliant
cables cannot be utilized.
Set top box
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
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Operating other equipment (continued)
Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television
Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 15, Operations Guide) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input.
This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder or television
through your home theater system.
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Video cassette
recorder/TV
(not included)
Optional Music Port connection and operation
The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy
music from an external device (example: MP3 player)
through your home theater system.
Preparation
To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any
equalizer function of your external device is turned
off.
1 Reduce the volume and connect the external
device (not included).
Plug type: Ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug
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Rear panel of
this main unit
Audio cable
(not included)
To select “MUSIC P.”.
2
AV AUX MUSIC P.
3 Adjust the external device volume to a normal
listening level, and then adjust the volume of the
main unit.
• You can enjoy surround sound when you
turn on Super Surround (MOVIE, MUSIC)
(\ page 31, Operations Guide).
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(not included)
Reduce the volume
before connecting.
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Optional antenna connection
Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television antenna)
FM outdoor antenna
Rear panel of
this main unit
Antenna plug adaptor (included)
(not included)
75
coaxial cable (not
included)
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Note
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Maintenance
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.
– Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. (Cleaning the lens is
generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.)
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