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Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
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.
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The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist.
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Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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Operating Instructions
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SC-BFT800
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VQT2Z56
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System SC-BFT800 Model No. 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. - Page 2 OPERATING AT 2400 MHz TO 2483.5 MHz PERSONNEL. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Before use Remove the connector cover. Lead 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 (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) and follow the instructions below. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions WARNING: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER Placement INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. Requests regarding handling: Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, ≥... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ....... 3 Safety precautions..........4 Getting started Radio Accessory............6 Listening to the Radio ........29 Using the remote control ........6 •Presetting stations automatically ........29 •Presetting stations manually .......... 29 Unit and media care .......... -
Page 6: Accessory
Gettin g started ≥ 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-BFT800 Main unit SA-BFT800 Active subwoofer (with a digital transmitter) SB-WA500 ≥... -
Page 7: Unit And Media Care
(optional). batteries, please take them to applicable ≥ Recommended product: collection points, in accordance with your Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic national legislation and the Directives dealers.) 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. ≥ You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner. -
Page 8: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control Turn the unit on and off ( Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST ( Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters [CANCEL]: Cancel Basic playback control buttons ( Select preset radio stations ( Show status messages ( MUTE Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR ( DISPLAY... -
Page 9: Main Unit (Front)
Main unit (Front) 5 6 7 10 11 Power indicator Open or close the disc side sliding door ( The indicator lights when this unit is turned on. 10 USB port ( Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 11 SD card slot ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice 12 iPod/iPhone Docking switch lever ( versa. -
Page 10: Playable Discs/Cards/Usb Devices
Playable discs/Cards/USB devices Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents* BD-Video Video Video BD-RE JPEG [BD] Video BD-R DivX ® DVD-Video Video Video DVD-RAM AVCHD JPEG Video DVD-R AVCHD [DVD] DivX ® DVD-R DL JPEG DVD-RW Video AVCHD +R/+RW/+R DL —... -
Page 11: Region Management Information
∫ Discs that cannot be played in this unit ∫ Music CD Any other disc that is not specifically supported or Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to previously described. CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 12: Step 1: Placement
STEP 1: Placement Caution ≥ The main unit and the active subwoofer 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. -
Page 13: Attaching The Main Unit To A Wall
Attaching the main unit to a wall Never use any other method than spacified to install. To attach this unit to the wall, refer to the following instructions. Installation work should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. Preparation Check the strength of the installation ≥... -
Page 14: Step 2: Connections
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you displayed properly. use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection. please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. -
Page 15: Connection With Set Top Box, Etc
Connection for the best picture and audio ≥It is possible to playback 3D videos by connecting this unit with a 3D compatible TV. To enjoy TV audio from this home theatre OPTICAL AV IN system’s speakers 1 Connect the TV and the main unit with the Optical digital audio cable (not supplied). -
Page 16: Radio Antenna Connection
Radio antenna connection Using an indoor antenna Main unit A FM indoor antenna (supplied) B Adhesive tape Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Using an outdoor antenna Use outdoor antenna if FM radio reception is poor. e.g., Main unit A FM outdoor antenna [Using a TV antenna (not supplied)]... -
Page 17: Connection To A Broadband Network
Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) thoroughly when using it. ≥ For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless router (Access Point) 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. -
Page 18: Step 3: Ac Mains Lead Connection
STEP 3: AC mains lead connection \For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Republic\of\Ireland\only\ BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. Rear of the active subwoofer ≥ AC mains lead with a ferrite core is for the active Main unit subwoofer. -
Page 19: Step 5: Easy Setup
≥ Language and TV Aspect settings are automatically retrieved if this unit is Access Point Connection Setting Select an access point to connect with. connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later To search for access point again, please via an HDMI cable. - Page 20 ≥ If you can not find the SSID* , select “Search again”. Network Easy Setting (Connection Test) 2 Press [RETURN] and then press [OK]. Network Easy Setting (Connection Test) Then select an item on the following screen which Complete. corresponds to the authentication type noted down in step 1.
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Page 21: Firmware Updating
≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a Panasonic products close together and it responds to this third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information. -
Page 22: Inserting Or Removing Media
Inserting or removing media Insert the card with the cut-off corner on the left. Inserting a disc ≥ When inserting a disc, ensure that the label of the disc is 1 Press [DISC < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door. facing towards you. -
Page 23: Start Menu
START menu Playlists: You can play playlists created on DVD-VR. Major functions of this unit can be operated from the START To Others menu. Setup: ( Card Management: ( Press [START]. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press To exit the screen [OK]. -
Page 24: Enjoying Sound Effects From All Speakers
Enjoying sound effects ∫ Changing the sound modes 1 Press [SOUND] several times to select the mode. from all speakers ≥ 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. Enjoying surround sound EQUALIZER You can select sound quality settings. -
Page 25: Playing Video Contents
≥ DivX: Successive play is not possible. ≥ When a menu is displayed at the time a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) video recorded by a Panasonic digital high-definition video camera is played back, select “Play Video (AVCHD)”. ≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media. -
Page 26: Useful Functions
To turn on/off secondary audio Useful functions 1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the “Disc” menu and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the “Signal Type” menu and press Press [OPTION]. [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the “Soundtrack” under “Secondary Select an item and press [OK]. -
Page 27: Regarding Divx
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Regarding DivX video ABOUT DIVX PLUS DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an ® [BD] official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video, including ® DivX Plus HD video (H.264/.MKV) up to 1080p and premium You can enjoy powerful videos with realistic sensations of the content. -
Page 28: Playing Still Pictures
Playing still pictures Useful functions [BD] [DVD] [CD] [SD] [USB] (BD-RE, DVD-RAM/-R/-R DL, CD-R/RW, SD Card, Press [OPTION]. USB device) Select an item, then press [OK]. While “Album View” or “Picture View” screen is displayed Insert a disc, SD card or USB device. Start You can display still pictures one by one at a If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item... -
Page 29: Playing Music
Playing music Listening to the Radio Radio [DVD] [CD] [USB] Presetting stations (DVD-R/-R DL, music CD, CD-R/RW, USB device) automatically Insert a disc or USB device. Up to 30 stations can be set. If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. -
Page 30: Listening/Confirming The Preset Channels
Enjoying TV with unit’s Listening/confirming the preset channels speakers Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. Preparation Turn on your TV and select the appropriate audio input mode Press the number buttons to select the [ARC, D-IN] to suit the connections to this unit. ( channel. -
Page 31: Selecting The Type Of Audio
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) 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. -
Page 32: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV (When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that TV speakers are active. supports HDAVI Control 2 or later.) ≥ The volume of this unit is set to “0”. -
Page 33: Using The Ipod/Iphone
Using the iPod/iPhone Removing an iPod/iPhone Other devices 1 Press [iPod < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door. 2 Press [<] to unlock the Dock for iPod/iPhone and then pull the docking switch lever to tilt the Dock for iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone Connection and pull the iPod/iPhone straight out. -
Page 34: Ipod/Iphone Playback
iPod/iPhone Playback Other methods of playback Preparation Press [START]. ≥ Make sure that the “IPOD” source is selected. Press [iPod] to select the source. Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and then ≥ To view photos/videos from the iPod/iPhone press [OK]. Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate Press [3, 4] to select “Play Mode”... -
Page 35: Enjoying Viera Cast
≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or Subtitle Style permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Select the subtitle style. -
Page 36: Dlna Feature
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s installed etc.) connected to the home network with this unit. display.) You also can enjoy viewing them with Panasonic DLNA Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed compatible recorders (DIGA). -
Page 37: Playing Back Pictures
Enjoy contents on the Useful functions for when equipment connected to this playing back pictures unit via the network The following operations are possible when playing back pictures from connected equipment. Press [START]. While contents list is displayed Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and press 1 Press [OPTION]. -
Page 38: Setup Menu
Setup menu Soundtrack Preference Choose the language for audio. Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc intact even if you switch the unit to standby. will be selected. ≥... - Page 39 Sound Display Dynamic Range Compression On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show status messages automatically. You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly. (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) On-Screen Language ≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby TrueHD. Choose the language for menus and on-screen messages.
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Page 40: Network Settings
HDMI Connection Power Off Link Press [OK] to show the following settings: Select the desired power off link setting of this unit for VIERA Link operation ( 32). (This works depending on the settings of the connected VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” HDMI Video Format compatible equipment.) The items supported by the connected devices are... -
Page 41: Default Settings
General Test 1 Select “Test” (A) and press [OK]. Remote Control A test signal is output. Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. L R SW Quick Start* 2 While listening to the test signal of the subwoofer (SW) Speed of startup from standby mode is increased. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Reference You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level. While the disc tray is empty and “BD/DVD” is selected as a Before requesting service, please perform the source, press and hold [SKIP:] on the remote control and following steps. - Page 43 Video is not output. Cannot switch audio. ≥ Set the “High Clarity Sound” in the Playback menu to “Off” to ≥ When audio is output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal, set use the VIDEO OUT terminal. ( “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”, “DTS/DTS-HD” or “MPEG Audio”...
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Page 44: Active Subwoofer
Network Active Subwoofer I can’t connect to the network. No power. ≥ Confirm the network connection and settings. ( 17, 40) ≥ Ensure the AC mains lead of the active subwoofer is ≥ Check the operating instructions for each device and connected properly. -
Page 45: Messages
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. ≥ Displays while VIERA CAST is starting up. On the television No PLAY ≥... -
Page 46: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx/ Avchd/Mpeg2 Files
AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High resolution (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Definition Video Camera JPEG conforming DCF* is supported. File format (Panasonic and some others) Reference ≥ MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is not supported. Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ≥... -
Page 47: Supplemental Information
Supplemental information Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders Root in DVD-R* /DVD-R DL* e.g., ∫ Display languages list CD-R* /CD-RW* P0000001 .jpg P0000002 .jpg Files inside a folder are Folder A displayed in the order they Display Language Display Language Display Language were updated or taken. - Page 48 (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 At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and...
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Page 49: Glossary
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) output. This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic algorithm. Various processing is supported, Dolby TrueHD including a high-level conversion of the TV scanning format Dolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format that from interlace to progressive and a high-level conversion of reproduces the studio master audio. -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications GENERAL FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range: 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Power consumption Antenna terminals: 75 ≠ (unbalanced) Main unit: 60 W Active subwoofer: 25 W TERMINAL SECTION Digital transmitter: 1.2 W Power consumption in standby mode USB: Main unit: Approx. -
Page 51: Index
Index AC mains lead connection..18 HDMI..... . 14, 49 Radio ......29 Angle . - Page 52 ≥ 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! ≥...