Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-BTT195 SC-BTT190 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-BTT195. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Safety precautions Speaker WARNING ≥ Use only supplied speakers The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as Unit indicated in these operating instructions. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, result in the risk of fire.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the United Kingdom and Ireland) How to replace the fuse For your safety, please read the following text carefully. The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for plug (figures A and B).
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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.
Table of contents Safety precautions......... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ......3 Getting started TV & Radio Package contents and accessories ....6 VIERA Link Unit and media care......... 7 “HDAVI Control ”...........25 Playable media ..........8 •Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers ..26 Listening to the Radio ........27 Control reference guide .........
Package contents and accessories Getting started Check the package contents and supplied accessories before using this unit. Package contents Main unit Main unit CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND CENTER (Speakers) (Speaker cables) (Speaker cables) (Stands) SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER (Bases) (Screws) ∫ Parts number System [BTT195] [BTT190]...
≥ Do not use the following discs: sale in all countries, e.g. not available in – Discs with exposed adhesive from removed Germany, please consult your Panasonic stickers or labels (rented discs etc.). dealer for advice. – Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. ∫ BD-RE, BD-R ∫ 3D Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the ≥ 3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played audio etc., correctly.
Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off Remote control Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters [CANCEL]: Cancel Select the source Basic playback control buttons ( Select preset radio stations ( Show status messages ( Show the Home screen of the VIERA Connect ( [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection [OK] : Confirm the selection...
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Main unit (Front) OPEN/CLOSE iPod SD CARD Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( SD card slot ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby USB port ( 19, 24) mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Remote control signal sensor is still consuming a small amount of power.
STEP 1: Positioning For optimum position Place the front, centre and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. ≥ Adjust the volume using the Delay time function if the distance between each speaker and the seating position is not equal. ( ...
STEP 2: Preparing the speakers Assembling the front speakers [BTT195] Attach the stand to the base. Tighten the 3 screws (supplied) securely. Slide the speaker cable into the groove. Thread the speaker cable through the base. Attach the speaker. Tighten the screw (supplied) securely. Leave the space of about 80 mm.
∫ HDMI ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters 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.
FM antenna connection Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or pillar where the reception is best. FM indoor antenna (supplied) Antenna plug adaptor (supplied) ≥ Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. ≥ When connecting to outdoor antenna, use the antenna plug adaptor (supplied) as needed.
Wireless router, etc. 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.
Setting” in the Setup menu. ( connection and security of wireless LAN devices. ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 1 Press WPS button or corresponding button of supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, then setting information on the TV such as “On-Screen...
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( If you have more than one Panasonic products ≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network and the remote control operates both products at Settings”.
≥ Only works with Dolby Dual Mono. of the card and pull it straight out. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be ≥ You cannot change the audio type when the TV is displayed on the connected equipment.
HOME menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from Videos/Photos/Music the HOME menu. Play back the contents. Disc Preparation SD Card ≥ When multiple contents are Turn on the television and select the appropriate recorded, select the types video input on the television.
For more details, refer to Select Icon the following website. If the Communication Camera is http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ connected, you can shoot and (This site is in English only.) personalize your photo. ≥ You can also select a photo in recording media as an icon.
Playback Playback Skip While playing or paused, press [:] or [9]. Insert the media. Skip to the title, chapter or track. Playback starts depending on the media. Select the item to play and press [OK]. Frame-by-frame Repeat this procedure if necessary. While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
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e.g., JPEG Slideshow 1 / 26 Date 11.12.2007 Play a slideshow of photos and make various Size 500 x 375 settings during the playback. Manufacturer Equipment Insert the media. Select “Photos”. Enjoying 3D video and photos Select an item and press the green button. Preparation The following items can be set.
Using the iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Playback Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of January 2012) ≥ Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest Press [HOME]. software before using this unit. Select “iPod” and press [OK]. ≥ Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone. Select the item to play.
Panasonic When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later. You can use this function by connecting Select “Video”...
Select the STB audio Enjoying TV and STB with unit’s speakers When the STB power is turned on, this unit and the TV will automatically turn on. The video is You can select whether audio is output from the output from the TV, and the audio is output from unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the the speakers of this unit.
Listening to the Radio ∫ Manual tuning and presetting Select a radio broadcast. You can preset up to 30 channels. 1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. Preparation 2 Press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5] to Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. ( select the frequency.
To enjoy video communication (ex. Skype notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the ≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication content or the continuity of the services.
Server You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos recorded Renderer in Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA). Controller Refer to our website about the sales area, etc. ( right) Server...
Option menu ∫ Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed A variety of playback operations and settings can on the unit’s display.) be performed from this menu. Select the item that you want to repeat. Available options differ depending on the playing ≥...
∫ Playback Information Window Picture Settings Displays the following. ∫ Picture Mode Audio/video attribute information of disc. Select the picture quality mode during play. Settings status of “Digital Audio Output” ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in 34).
Digital Tube Sound: Sound Settings This feature gives you warm sound, like that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier. “Surround Effects” and “Sound Effects” can also Recommended setting: be set by using the [SURROUND] and [SOUND] on the remote control. ( Digital Tube A crisp, delicate sound Sound 1...
Setup menu ∫ High Clarity Sound Plus When playing back music contents, it improves Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The the sound quality by stopping the video output. settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Not every function can be set individually.
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∫ HDMI Output ∫ Still Mode Press [OK] to show the following settings: Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback. HDMI Video Format Automatically selects the type The items supported by the connected devices are Automatic of picture shown. indicated on the screen as “¢”.
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BD-Video Secondary Audio ∫ Audio Delay Select whether or not to mix the primary and Synchronization between picture and sound is secondary audio (including the button click corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio sound). output. If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary audio only.
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Wireless Settings Language This allows the wireless router and connection settings to be set. Current connection settings ∫ Soundtrack Preference and connection state can be checked. Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of Connection Setting each disc will be selected.
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Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. connected equipment, refer to the following Website. ∫ BD-Video Ratings http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Set an age limit of BD-Video play. (This site is in English only.) ∫ Network Service Lock Remote Device Settings ( You can restrict the usage of VIERA Connect.
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≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other is not available. Panasonic products react to this remote control. On-Screen Messages ∫ Firmware Update ( Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
∫ Delay time Speaker settings For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If either distance 1 or 2 is less than 3, measure the distance and adjust the time to make up for the difference (see the table below).
Enjoying sound effects Speaker installation from all speakers option For more details on each setting, refer to “Sound Consult a qualified building contractor when Settings” on the Option menu. ( attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and Surround Effects speakers and personal injury.
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[BTT195] Preventing the speakers Front speaker from falling or dropping Attach to a wall without the base and the stand. Preventing from falling [BTT195] Front speaker Preventing from dropping Front speaker, Surround speaker, Centre speaker Thread a string to the speaker. ≥...
Troubleshooting guide Reference [BTT195] Front speaker assembly option Before requesting service, please perform the following checks. It is possible to shorten the height of the front If the problem remains unresolved, consult speaker by directly connecting the speaker to the your dealer for instructions.
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This unit is turned off when the input for the The unit switches to standby mode. TV is switched. This unit will automatically turn to standby This is a normal phenomenon when using mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. ( VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later).
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3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or A black band is displayed around the edge of [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least the screen. 3 seconds. The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or Confirm the “TV Aspect”...
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No sound from the TV. iPod/iPhone operation Press [EXT-IN] to select the corresponding source. ( Cannot charge or operate. When connecting the unit to a TV using an Check that the iPod/iPhone is connected HDMI cable, check whether the HDMI firmly.
Messages Network The following messages or service numbers may I can’t connect to the network. appear on the TV or unit’s display. Confirm the network connection and settings. On the television 16, 17, 36) Check the operating instructions for each Cannot play.
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or F On the unit’s display (“ ” stands for a number.) Check and correct the speaker cable connections. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] There is something unusual. on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the Check the unit using the troubleshooting unit to standby, then switch back on.
Specifications SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL Woofer Full range Super CONE TYPE CONE TYPE tweeter (cm) (cm) Power consumption: 80 W [BTT195] [BTT190] Power consumption in Front standby mode: Approx. 0.1 W Centre Piezo type Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Surround Subwoofer Dimensions (WkHkD):...
Supplemental File format information File format Extension Reference ∫ Display languages list This unit supports ID3 tags, but only titles, artist Display Language Display Language Display Language “.MP3”, “.mp3” names and album names can be displayed. English Japanese Arabic ≥ MOTION JPEG and French Chinese Hindi...
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