Panasonic SC-BT737, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ank 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 The illustration shows the image of the unit SC BT737 GN VQT2Q55 ...

Page 2: ... unit is repaired disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time CAUTION THIS PRODUCT 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 OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSEL...

Page 3: ...settings 43 To return to the factory preset The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit Using the remote control Insert so the poles i and j match those in the remote control Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit 7 Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire Do not mix old and new batteri...

Page 4: ...controls are the same System SC BT737 SC BT337 SC BT230 Main unit SA BT737 SA BT337 SA BT230 Speaker system Front speakers SB HF730 SB HF330 SB HF230 Centre speaker SB HC730 SB HC230 SB HC230 Surround speakers SB HS735 SB HS230 SB HS230 Subwoofer SB HW330 SB HW330 SB HW480 Wireless system with a digital transmitter SH FX71 SH FX71 BT737 BT337 BT230 1 Remote control N2QAKB000090 2 Batteries for rem...

Page 5: ...des 30 Making settings for digital audio input 30 Linked operations with the TV VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 31 Setting the audio link 31 Easy control only with VIERA remote control 32 Other devices Using the iPod iPhone 32 iPod iPhone Connection 32 iPod iPhone Playback 33 Advanced operations Enjoying VIERA CAST 34 Playback menu 34 DLNA feature 36 Setup menu 37 Speaker settings 41 Optional speaker s...

Page 6: ...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 16 Switch on off Secondary Video Picture in picture 26 17 Select the source BD SD Select disc drive or SD card drive 23 iPod Select iPod iPhone as the source 23 33 RADIO EXT IN Select FM tuner USB or external audio as the source 23 29 30 18 Select radio stations manu...

Page 7: ...ook firmly towards the unit until it clicks into place Then push the succeeding hooks one by one until all have clicked into place 3 Check that the cover now moves correctly If it does not remove it and repeat the above procedure 1 AC IN terminal 18 2 Speaker terminals 13 3 Cooling fan 4 USB port for optional wireless adaptor 17 5 HDMI AV OUT terminal 15 6 FM radio antenna terminal 16 7 DIGITAL AU...

Page 8: ... DVD Video Video DVD RAM Video AVCHD JPEG DVD R Video AVCHD DivX MP3 JPEG DVD R DL DVD RW Video AVCHD R RW R DL CD Music CD Music CD DA CD R CD RW DivX Music CD DA MP3 JPEG SD SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB Includes microSDHC Card SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB Includes microSDXC Card as of December 2009 MPEG2 AVCHD JPEG USB USB devic...

Page 9: ...with an adaptor card These are usually supplied with such cards or otherwise customer provided Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 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 ...

Page 10: ...speakers BT737 2 Front speakers 2 Surround speakers 4 Stands with cables 4 Bases 8 Screws A 4 Screws B BT337 2 Front speakers 2 Stands with cables 2 Bases 8 Screws A B 1 2 2 1 Back of the base Tighten securely Insert the wire fully r White s Blue line Push Leave about 80 mm Tighten securely Screw A Screw B Press into the groove Pull the cable straight along the line and slide into the groove 1 2 2...

Page 11: ...ot 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 BT737 A String not included Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly B Rear of the speaker C Screw eye not included D Wall E Approx 150 mm Speaker cable sticker Colour 1 FRONT L WHITE 2 FRONT R RED 3 SURROUND L BLUE...

Page 12: ... system To avoid interference maintain the following distances between the wireless system and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency 2 4 GHz band The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication When this happens the wireless link indicator W flashes on the main unit and there is a brief interruption in ...

Page 13: ...The surround selector switch must be set in the centre position 6 PURPLE Subwoofer 5 GREEN Centre speaker 2 RED Front speaker Rch 1 WHITE Front speaker Lch Wireless system 3 BLUE Surround speaker Lch 4 GREY Surround speaker Rch Do not connect the surround speaker cables to the main unit when using the wireless system 5 2 1 3 6 6 FRONT CENTER SUBWOOFER R L 4 3 3 SURROUND R L 6 Main unit 6 PURPLE Su...

Page 14: ...n 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 RP CDHS15 1 5 m RP CDHS30 3 0 m RP CDHS50 5 0 m etc To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system s speakers select AUX TV as a source 23 To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre system s speakers select DIGITAL IN 1 TV or D IN 1 as a...

Page 15: ...INGS HDMI Audio Output Off 39 Connection for the best picture and audio VIDEO OUT AUX OPTICAL 2 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R OPTICAL 2 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R 2 OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN AV OUT AV OUT ARC OPTICAL OUT AV IN OPTICAL 1 HDMI AV OUT ARC TV A HDMI cable not included B Optical digital audio cable not included For the TV audio an audio cable not included can be also used by connecting the AUX t...

Page 16: ...esive tape Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best BT737 BT337 Digital transmitter connection FM ANT Ω 75 Main unit A FM outdoor antenna Using a TV antenna not included The antenna should be installed by a competent technician B 75 coaxial cable not included e g DIGITAL TRANSMITTER Insert fully until you hear a click Do not insert or remove while the home theatre unit is on ...

Page 17: ...ernet cable Using Wireless LAN Adaptor optional A LAN Cable Straight not included B Broadband router etc C Internet A Wireless LAN Adaptor B Wireless router Access point etc C Internet Use shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheral devices Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit Read the operating instructions for the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY WL10 o...

Page 18: ...one STEP 5 BT737 BT337 Preparing the wireless system Turn on the wireless system after all connections are complete AC IN Main unit BT737 BT337 Wireless system AC IN The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply ...

Page 19: ...f a digital transmitter is inserted it is required to specify the current settings BT230 Speakers position Specify the positioning of the surround speakers BT230 Speaker check Check if the connection to each speaker is valid BT737 BT337 Auto Speaker Setup Adjust the speaker output level automatically Speaker Output Make surround sound setting for speaker output Cinema Surround The function creates...

Page 20: ...Key supplied with your Wireless router Access point Access Point Connection Setting Network Easy Setting OK RETURN Network Easy Setting Connection Test Wired Wireless Select a connection mode Current setting Wired LAN cable connection Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select Wired Wireless LAN connection Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY WL10 to the USB port and select Wireless Access Point Co...

Page 21: ...ollowing screen will be displayed You can perform update anytime by selecting Firmware Update in the Setup menu 40 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 40 Display Check the following 1 LAN cable connection or Connectio...

Page 22: ...sing OK Press and hold the numbered button 1 or 2 which has the same number you selected in the step 6 for more than 5 seconds 2 Press OK Inserting or removing a media When inserting a media ensure that it is facing the right way up When 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 p...

Page 23: ... unit s speakers 30 1 TV is displayed next to items set for TV AUDIO input DIGITAL IN 2 2 To enjoy audio from other devices with this unit s speakers 30 2 CABLE SAT is displayed next to DIGITAL IN 2 when set for CABLE SAT AUDIO input To enjoy sound from the TV Select one source from either AUX TV ARC TV or DIGITAL IN 1 TV Sound Equalizer 24 OK RETURN Home Cinema START BD Video To Others Playback T...

Page 24: ... II MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II Music Adds 5 1 channel effects to stereo sources except DivX 7 1CH VS 7 1CH Virtual Surround You can enjoy 6 1 7 1 channel surround like effect using 5 1 channel speakers S SURROUND Super Surround You can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereo sources 2CH STEREO You can play any source in stereo Sound will be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer only L R F...

Page 25: ...media These functions may not work depending on the media and contents Press STOP The stopped position is memorised Resume play function Press 1 PLAY to restart from this position The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press STOP several times to display STOP on unit s display On BD Video discs including BD J 49 the resume play function does not work Press PAUSE Press PAUSE again or ...

Page 26: ...er to access the BD Live content Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account 1 Connect to the network 17 2 Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free space SD card is used as the local storage 49 3 Insert the disc Deleting data Formatting SD cards 1 Insert an SD card 2 Press START 3 Press 3 4 to select To Others and press OK 4 Press 3 4 to sele...

Page 27: ...red 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 Displaying subtitles text You can display subtitles text on the DivX video disc on this unit This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX sta...

Page 28: ...Picture Page 02 02 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD RAM VR OPTION OK RETURN OPTION DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View DVD RAM VR Video Picture Play RETURN 2006 9 12 Page 001 001 0001 0005 0009 0006 0007 0008 0002 0003 0004 Date 11 12 2009 Total 3 9 e g JPEG on DVD RAM Shooting date Useful functions While Album View or Picture View screen is displayed Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by...

Page 29: ...station is found 1 While listening to the radio broadcast Press OK 2 While P is flashing on the display Press the numbered 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 A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset 1 Press RADIO to select FM 2 Press the numbered buttons to select th...

Page 30: ...ailed information on this operation please refer to the Changing the sound modes section on page 24 Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminals on the main unit Press EXT IN several times to select D IN 1 DIGITAL IN 1 or D IN 2 DIGITAL IN 2 DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 2 Press AUDIO M1 M2 M1rM2 stereo audio Only works with Dolby Dual Mono M1 or M2 is not available if On is sele...

Page 31: ...nventional HDAVI equipment Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA Link function You can turn on this unit and the TV and start play with a single press of a button While the unit and the TV are in standby mode Press 1 PLAY 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 ...

Page 32: ... 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 to open the iPod iPhone lid 2 Connect the iPod iPhone not included firmly 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...

Page 33: ...on your TV 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 1 Press START 2 Press 3 4 to select Menu and then press OK 3 Press 3 4 to select Play Mode and then press OK 4 Press 3 4 to select an item and press OK 5 Press 3 4 to select the setting a...

Page 34: ... 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 Playback menu 1 Press BD SD to select BD DVD 2 Press DISPLAY e g BD Video 3 Press 3 4 to select the menu and press 1 4 Press 3 4 2 1 to select the i...

Page 35: ...tput at 24p Only when you have selected On in 24p Output 39 and play discs recorded at a rate of 60 fields per second Sound Effects 1 2 Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio Dialog Enhancer 1 The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear High Clarity Sound When connected to TV via HDMI...

Page 36: ...fferent depending on the equipment connected to this unit Select the contents by repeating the operation Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts Operation can be performed with 3 4 2 1 OK RETURN and EXIT Press OK if the Control Panel is not displayed Discs cannot be played back Also depending on the equipment playback of pictures may not be possible Items displayed in grey on the displ...

Page 37: ...w the on screen instructions Enter a 4 digit password with the numbered 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 numbered buttons when the password screen is shown Soundtrack Preference Choose the language for audio If Original is selected the original language of each disc will ...

Page 38: ... including the button click sound 7 1ch Audio Reformatting Surround sound with 6 1ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7 1ch If Off is selected sound is played over the original number of channels Note that in the case of 6 1ch audio playback will be at 5 1ch Audio reformatting is enabled in the following cases When you have selected PCM in Digital Audio Output When the audio is...

Page 39: ...nnected 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 35 to On When BD Video images other than 24p are played images are output at 60p HDMI Colour Mode This settin...

Page 40: ...s router Access point 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 Access point connection wizard will be displayed 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 respe...

Page 41: ...e of the Front L and Front R speaker volume respectively No signal is output for the subwoofer To adjust its volume see page 24 Adjusting speaker level during play 3 Press OK The test signal stops To finish the speaker setting Press 3 4 2 1 to select Complete and press OK Speaker settings A B C Primary listening distance A Approximate room dimensions B Actual speaker position C Ideal speaker posit...

Page 42: ...er F 97 mm G 210 mm to 212 mm H 72 mm I 349 mm to 351 mm J 26 mm BT737 Centre speaker BT337 BT230 Centre speaker K 117 mm L 209 mm to 211 mm M 97 mm N 18 8 mm O 17 mm P 99 mm to 101 mm To avoid speaker dropping BT737 Front speaker Centre speaker Surround speaker BT337 Front speaker e g BT737 Front speaker Consult a qualified building contractor to avoid damage to the wall or speakers Use a string ...

Page 43: ...The ratings level returns to the factory preset 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 power will be turned off 6 One of the unit s safety devices is activated Press Í I on the main unit to turn the unit on The main unit is turned off when the input for the TV is changed This...

Page 44: ...lead of the wireless system is connected properly The wireless link indicator e g W is flashing There is no link between the main unit and the wireless system Turn the wireless system off and then back on Alternatively turn the wireless system off disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it The wireless link indicator e g W does not light Check that the main unit is turned on and the wirele...

Page 45: ...onnection acts unusually Turn the unit and TV off Disconnect the HDMI cable between the player and the TV HDMI ONLY Some BD Video discs can only be output with HDMI NET Displays while VIERA CAST is starting up No PLAY There is a viewing restriction on a BD Video or DVD Video 37 No READ The media is dirty or badly scratched The unit cannot play PLEASE WAIT The unit is carrying out internal process ...

Page 46: ...4 and 8192k8192 pixels sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Reference JPEG conforming DCF is supported MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is not supported DivX File format DivX Extension Files must have the extension DIVX divx AVI or avi Picture resolution Up to 1920k1080 pixels Reference DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p including premium content Video jNumber of stream Up to 1 Codec DIV3 ...

Page 47: ...YCbCr4 4 4 RGB Colour Space bps bit per second Transfer rate of bit Display Meaning LPCM Digital Digital TrueHD DTS DTS 96 DTS HD HI RES DTS HD MSTR MPEG Signal type ch channel Number of channels k kHz Sampling frequency b bit Number of bits bps bit per second Transfer rate of bit Language Code Language Code Language Code ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR RUS English French German Italian Sp...

Page 48: ...ouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Works with iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standar...

Page 49: ...ignal format achieved by improving the previous DTS DTS ES and DTS 96 24 formats It is compatible with sampling frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz BD Video supports up to 7 1 channel output DTS HD Master Audio Essential This is a lossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHz 7 1ch and 192 kHz 2 ch or less In addition faithful reproduction of the master audio is enabled using lossless audio encoding techno...

Page 50: ...R SECTION Preset memory 30 stations Frequency range 87 50 MHz to 108 00 MHz 50 kHz step Antenna terminals 75 unbalanced SPEAKER SECTION FRONT SPEAKERS BT737 SB HF730 Type 2 WAY 3 SPEAKER Bass ref Woofer 3 5 cm k 10 cm CONE TYPEk 2 Tweeter 2 5 cm SEMI DOME TYPE Impedance 3 Output sound pressure 78 dB W 1 m Frequency range 100 Hz to 30 kHz j16 dB 130 Hz to 25 kHz j10 dB Dimensions WkHkD 255 mmk1023 ...

Page 51: ...nnector 1 system BT737 BT337 Calibration Mic Sensitivity 100 mV 4 7 k Terminal Mono 3 5 mm Audio Input AUX k 1 Digital Audio Input Optical k 2 Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio Format PCM Dolby Digital VIDEO SECTION Signal system PAL625 50 PAL525 60 NTSC Video output Output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Output connector Pin jack 1 system HDMI AV output Output format 480p 525p 1080i 1125i 720p 75...

Page 52: ...HDMI 14 49 High Clarity Sound 35 38 I iPod iPhone 32 IP address 40 J JPEG 46 L LAN 17 Language Audio 37 Code list 47 Menu 38 On Screen 38 Soundtrack 34 Subtitle 34 38 Local storage 49 LPCM 49 M Menu Playback 34 Pop up 25 Setup 37 MPEG2 46 MP3 46 Mute the sound 6 O On Screen Language 38 Status Message 25 P Picture in picture 26 Playback AVCHD 25 DivX 27 JPEG 28 MPEG2 25 MP3 27 Playback Information ...