Panasonic SCPTX7 User Manual

RQT8926-1PPCOperating InstructionsDVD Home Theater Sound SystemModel No. SC-PTX7Region numberThe player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing

RQT892610This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the front/center speakers, the subwoofer, and by reproduc

RQT8926100Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the sol

RQT8926101Page(Continued on the next page)During play, a “humming” sound can be heard.≥Are there power cords or fluorescent lights near any connected

RQT8926102Troubleshooting guidePlayback Issues Operation PagePlay doesn’t start. ≥This unit may not play WMA that contains still picture data.≥If a di

RQT8926103Playback Issues Picture PagePicture distorted. ≥Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. ≥Have you selected

RQT8926104Troubleshooting guideRecording Issues PageCannot record. ≥Is the selector set to “TV Audio” (when “TV Audio Input” is set to “DIGITAL IN”) o

RQT8926105MEMOReferenceReferencePTX79P.book Page 105 Monday, April 9, 2007 9:24 AM

RQT8926106Specifications RMS TTL Power Output 300WFront Ch 50 W per channel (8 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THDCenter Ch 50 W per channel (8 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THDSub

RQT8926107[Front\&\center\channel\SB-FCX7]∫ Front speaker sectionType Mechanical 2 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Co

RQT8926108GlossaryAAC (Advanced Audio Coding)An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately 1/12 of its size with CD-level quality

RQT8926109MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately 1/10 of its size without any considerable loss of

RQT892611∫ Attaching to a wallYou can attach the front/center speakers to a wall.≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should b

RQT8926110Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Wa

RQT8926111Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)Panasonic Canada Inc.PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTYPanasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be f

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RQT892612Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 63).STEP2 Basic connections3 AM loop antenna4 FM indoor antenna1 Speaker cable for front/cente

RQT8926137 AC power supply cord6 Video cableOPTIONDC OUT 5V500mA MAXRLXMSPEAKERSAC IN∼DIGITALOPTICALOUTIN(TV)AV OUTAMANTLANLOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT

RQT892614The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.PreparationTo display the picture turn on the television and select the appropr

RQT892615Preparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.2Press

RQT892616Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.§1 [O N SEL

RQT892617Using the following connections, you can enjoy higher picture quality. ∫ Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminalsThe COMP

RQT892618Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit’s speakers.≥Do not connect through the

RQT892619AUX and Music Port allow you to enjoy music from a tape deck or other external devices (e.g. MP3 player etc.) through this unit. For more inf

RQT89262Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.Read these op

RQT892620By connecting to the Internet, you can use the following functions:≥You can obtain the most recent CD title information from the online Grace

RQT892621∫ Router settings≥We recommend setting the DHCP for the router to “ON” (the setting to automatically assign IP addresses).This is usually set

RQT892622You can operate the television through the unit’s remote control.Point the remote control at the televisionWhile pressing [Í TV], enter the c

RQT892623HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spe

RQT892624Discs used with this unit≥DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).∫ Commercial discs∫ Reco

RQT892625≥It may not be possible to play the discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how

RQT892626Disc handling care∫ How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsBe careful about scratches and dirt.∫

RQT892627Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (➜ page 14)2 Select th

RQT892628Control reference guide1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➜ page 14)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode,

RQT8926291 Lights when disc is ready to use.2 Lights when the unit outputs progressive video signal.3 Program playback indicator (➜ page 57)4 T: Title

RQT89263THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.-If you see this symbol-FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fo

RQT892630Utilizing the Start menuBy using the Start menu you can access the main functions quickly and easily.1 Press [START].2 Press [34] to select a

RQT892631Before recordingRecordingThis unit can record audio to the internal HDD from a variety of sources including commercial CDs, radio, music file

RQT892632Before recordingIMPORTANTDVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).Tracks are initially reco

RQT892633With these settings you can adjust the audio quality when recording tracks to the HDD. Recordings made with higher bitrates use more space, r

RQT892634Recording a CD[CD]This unit digitally records tracks in CD-DA format from a commercial CD or recordable CD to this unit’s HDD.Using the Grace

RQT892635To stop recordingPress [∫].Tracks that are stopped partially through recording (incomplete recordings) will not be recorded to the HDD.≥Addit

RQT892636Recording WMA and MP3 discs[WMA] [MP3]WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs will be recorded to the HDD as an analog recording.≥WMA/MP3 record

RQT892637Recording radio broadcastsYou can record radio broadcasts to the HDD. After recording starts, track data will be recorded and divided using t

RQT892638Recording audio from external devicesYou can record audio tracks to the HDD from externally connected devices. After recording starts, track

RQT892639[Note]≥Audio from external devices cannot be recorded by pressing [¥ CD 1HDD] on the main unit. Use [¥ HDD REC] on the remote control.≥The au

RQT89264User memo:DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER The model number and serial number of this product can be found on eith

RQT892640Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC[WMA] [MP3]With a network connection (LAN home network), you can save WMA/MP3 data from your PC in the HDD of this

RQT892641To stop importingPress [∫].Tracks that finished importing up to the point stopped can be recorded.To return to the previous screenPress [RETU

RQT892642Managing data on the HDD[HDD]You can increase the available disc space on the HDD or you can obtain detailed information about the HDD/tracks

RQT892643By converting tracks recorded in LPCM to AAC, you can increase the amount of available space on the HDD. Compression is performed on the play

RQT892644A brief introduction about search and playback of tracks recorded to the HDDYou can easily search for tracks that have been recorded to this

RQT892645Playing tracks from the HDD[HDD]Preparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

RQT892646Searching for tracks in the HDDYou can use several methods to easily find tracks in the HDD that you want to listen to. Searching for/selecti

RQT892647From the top menu of the Music Collection1 Press [34] to select “Artists” and press [ENTER].All the artist lists are displayed.2Press [34] to

RQT892648Searching for tracks in the HDDFrom the top menu of the Music Collection1Press [34] to select “Other Playlists” and press [ENTER].2 Press [34

RQT892649This function generates playlists that contain only tracks that have been analyzed and identified as having a certain feeling. This unit uses

RQT89265Licensed AAC patents (U.S. patent numbers);Gracenote® Corporate DescriptionMusic recognition technology and related data are provided by Grace

RQT892650Playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD or DVD-Audio[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [DVD-A]Preparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select t

RQT892651[DVD-VR]≥Titles appear only if they have been entered.≥You cannot edit playlists and titles.1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].2 Press [34] or the nu

RQT892652Playing a CD or VCD[CD] [VCD]Preparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the co

RQT892653Playing a recordable DVD or CD with WMA, MP3 or JPEG[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]For information about which data formats can be played on this unit, re

RQT892654Play mode settings of tracks recorded on the HDD[HDD]You can configure various playback methods of tracks recorded on the HDD, such as repeat

RQT8926551 Press [PLAY MODE].2Press [34] to select “Play Range” and press [ENTER].3 Press [34] to select the play range and press [ENTER].≥One Track:

RQT892656Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD][WMA] (on recordable discs)[MP3] (on recordable discs) [JPEG]Pr

RQT892657While playing1 Press [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [34] to select “Subtitle” and press [1]. 3 Press [34] to select the item and press [ENTER].[DVD-V]:Y

RQT892658Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD1 Press [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [34] to select “Other Settings”and press [1]. 3 Press [34] to select “

RQT892659 The on-screen menu, which appears when [FUNCTIONS] is pressed while the disc is playing or stopped, allows you to turn subtitles on or off,

RQT89266Table of contentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2Accessories ... 8Features ..

RQT892660Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD∫ Picture Menu∫ Audio Menu∫ Display MenuPicture Mode (➜ page 56, Adjusting the picture quality)Vid

RQT892661∫ Other Menu∫ Confirming HDMI informationSetup(➜ page 91, Changing the settings)Play as DVD-VideoorPlay as DVD-AudioSelect “Play as DVD-Video

RQT892662Using the FM/AM radioRadio operations are described mainly with the remote control.You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the

RQT892663Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.PreparationTo display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate vide

RQT892664Using the XM® Satellite RadioRadio operations are described mainly with the remote control.You can alternatively use the corresponding button

RQT8926651 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.2 Press [6 5] to select the channel.∫ Selecting XM channels by direct entry1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to se

RQT892666Using the XM® Satellite Radio1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.≥To select a 2-digit nu

RQT892667Editing playlists[HDD]You can create a user playlist with the tracks you like in the order you want them to play. You can also edit the order

RQT892668Editing playlistsTracks can be removed from the playlists while keeping the tracks on the HDD. This function can be used with playlists “User

RQT892669You can change the names of playlists. This function can be used with playlists “User Playlists”, “Analog Recorded”, “Artists”, and “Albums”.

RQT89267ReferenceAdvanced Operations EditingEditing playlists ... 67Creating a user playlist/adding track

RQT892670Editing playlistsThis function will delete the user playlists, but the tracks will remain on the HDD.1 While the user playlist that you want

RQT892671You can set if this unit will use Music Shuffle information included in the track when generating Music Shuffle lists.From the Main Screen (➜

RQT892672Changing titles[HDD] [CD]Artist and album names can be manually input, or the Gracenote database can be used to automatically obtain track in

RQT892673[HDD]You can use the Gracenote database to search for and obtain title information for recordings made from sources other than CD-DA.While th

RQT892674Dividing and combining tracks on the HDD[HDD]Tracks recorded as LPCM can be divided and combined. 1 track can be divided into 2 tracks. Alter

RQT892675Only tracks recorded in LPCM format can be combined with other LPCM tracks. This function can be used with playlists “Albums” and “Analog Rec

RQT892676Using the EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit, and a Panaso

RQT892677∫ Auto input switching≥When you switch the television input to TV tuner mode, this unit will automatically switch to “TV Audio§”.§ If you wan

RQT892678Operating iPod with this unitBy inserting Universal Dock for iPod (SH-PD10, not included) into the OPTION port on the back of this unit, you

RQT892679By inserting SH-PD10 (not included) into the OPTION port and connecting iPod, you can play tracks (audio) through this unit’s speakers. Addit

RQT89268AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.(Product

RQT892680Multiroom∫ Multiroom usage diagram∫ Multiroom connection (How to insert the digital transmitter)[Note]≥Do not insert or remove the digital tr

RQT892681Preparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.2 Crea

RQT892682Changing audio quality/sound field[Note]≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headph

RQT892683The settings for the volume balance of the front speakers (L , R) changes (0 to s12 dB).≥When headphones are connected (➜ page 86) the balanc

RQT892684Using the scheduled timer recording functionWhen the previously set time and day of the week is reached, the power will turn on and the unit

RQT892685You can use only the scheduled timer recording that you want to use by switching only the desired scheduled timer recording to “On” from the

RQT892686Using other convenient functions1 Press [SLEEP].2 While the time is shownPress [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).To cancel the timerWhi

RQT892687Backing up HDD data to a PCWe recommend backing up the tracks on the HDD regularly using a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage). In the event

RQT892688Backing up HDD data to a PC Perform “Preparation” and “Settings to check on the PC” as described on page 87.1 Press [SETUP].2Press [34] to se

RQT892689This function will restore the backup data that was saved on your PC to this unit.If the HDD requires service, please wait until the HDD has

RQT89269FeaturesVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEޓHigh Speed Recording from CD to HDD(up to 4X recording speed) (➜ page 34)DVD Playback(➜ page 50)Easy Locatio

RQT892690For reference: connecting this unit directly to a PCWhen importing WMA/MP3 data (➜ page 40), creating a backup (➜ page 88), or restoring back

RQT892691Changing the settingsPreparation1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connection

RQT892692Changing the settings∫ “Video” menu∫ “Audio” menu≥When recording a CD, audio will not be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal or DIGITAL OPTICAL

RQT892693∫ “HDMI” menu∫ “Display” menu∫ “Others” menu∫ “Remote Control” menu∫ “Clock/Timer” menu∫ “Power On/Off ” menuRGB RangeWhen “HDMI Color Space”

RQT892694Changing the settings∫ “TV Audio Input” menu∫ “Network” menu∫ “Maintenance” menuTV Audio InputTV audio can be switched between analog or digi

RQT892695Changing the network settingsThese settings are used if you will connect this unit to a network. Preparation1 To display the picture turn on

RQT892696Frequently asked questionsConnecting to other devices PageHDDOthersI want to connect this unit to other speakers.≥The speaker terminals on th

RQT892697MessagesTelevision displays (in general) Page(Continued on the next page)Another playlist with the same name already exists, but you cannot c

RQT892698MessagesTelevision displays (in general) PageTelevision displays (when connected to a network)There are no tracks in the Music Collection.≥Th

RQT892699Unit displays (in general)Unit displays (XM Satellite Radio advisory messages)H∑∑ or F7∑∑(∑∑ stands for a number.)≥Trouble may have occurred.