DVD System Operating Instructions Region number supported by this player SC-MT1 Model No. Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe ≥The region number of this player is “2”.
Thank you for purchasing this product. For others Continental For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions Europe carefully. System SC-MT1 SC-MT1 ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly Main unit SA-MT1 SA-MT1 with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR (“EB” area code model only) COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
Disc type Logo Indication used in instructions ∫ DVD-R discs § Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD [RAM] DVD-RAM video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. § A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Simple setup STEP Locating SUBWOOFER Caution Hold the speakers SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT by the sides. Applying pressure to the front net can CENTER damage the speaker. SURROUND CENTER FRONT SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND Main unit ≥The front and surround speakers are the same.
STEP Speakers Sheet of speaker-cable Speaker cables ≥3k4-m cables stickers ≥2k10-m cables Setup example Connecting the speakers Attaching the stickers to the speaker cables FRONT (L) Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection Copper easier. Silver Short cables Copper FRONT (R) Silver SURROUND (L) SURROUND (R)
≥Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the main unit so “PROG.” appears on the display ( page 13). ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the RQT6721 manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
STEP Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead AC mains lead System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna [For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\others] Connect the AC mains lead after all [For\the\United\Kingdom\only] other connections are complete. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE FM indoor antenna Subwoofer AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE...
Other speaker setup options Attaching to a wall [Note] Screw a screw (not included) into the The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should wall. be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Remove the stand. 30–35 mm BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND ≥Take the speaker cable out of the stand’s hole if it is...
STEP QUICK SETUP Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX Press [Í] to turn on the unit. SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” FL DISPLAY DIMMER as the source.
< ≥Face towards this unit to change the source. TV VOL s TV VOL r ≥Press [TV] or [VCR/AUX] first to operate a Panasonic television VOLUME or video cassette recorder ( page 29). D TV/AV button [TV/AV] .......29 SUBWOOFER C.S.M.
Discs—Basic play ≥Label-up (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the PROGRESSIVE OUT side you want to play is facing up.) VOLUME SEARCH Press [1] (play). The disc tray closes and play begins. DOWN [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) PROGRESSIVE OUT SELECTOR PHONES...
Discs—Basic play Skipping items [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] During play or while paused AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX Press [:] or [9]. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER ≥Each press increases the number of skips. PLAY MODE [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] MIX 2CH...
Discs—Convenient functions A-B repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX title or track. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD During play FL DISPLAY DIMMER Press [DISPLAY] until the unit PLAY MODE MIX 2CH...
Discs—Convenient functions Press the numbered buttons to select a title, chapter, group or track ( [WMA] [MP3] then press [ENTER]). AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY CHAP D.MIX DIMMER Program No. Chapter No. Title No. PLAY MODE MIX 2CH PLAY MODE ≥To select a 2-digit number...
≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. Subtitles Soundtracks [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with multiple subtitle languages) (Discs with multiple soundtracks) You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off.
Discs—Convenient functions [RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1 Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX 1–10 123456789 10 SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”. FL DISPLAY You can select the next group when the current group is full. DIMMER [Note] PLAY MODE...
WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) To use the tree screen to find a group [WMA] [MP3] Various menus help you find items you want to start play. Press [TOP MENU]. Press [1] while a track is highlighted Example [MP3] navigation menu to display a tree screen.
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM Using the play list menu You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX equipment such as a DVD video recorder. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [PLAY LIST].
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Press [3, 4] to select the setting. ≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3, 4]. ≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX [3, 4].
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [2, 1] and change with [3, 4]. Disc information Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 ENG 1 : 46 : 50 Page Slideshow 128kbps Vocal Return 44.1kHz 12 18 <...
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[Display\menu] [Picture\menu] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] x1.00 480P Normal Auto1 Only when “PROG.” is on 2 3: [For\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Southeast\Asia] 4:3 Aspect Picture mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] ≥N: Normal mode Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on ≥S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts) a 16:9 aspect television.
The radio ∫ AM frequency step [For\Southeast\Asia] The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive VOLUME broadcasts allocated 10-kHz steps. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “AM”. VOLUME SEARCH 2 Press and hold [TUNER/BAND]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency.
Sound field Selecting channels Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX or “AM”. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press the numbered buttons or FL DISPLAY DIMMER [:, X CH] or [9, CH W] to select FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE MIX 2CH the channel.
Sound field Speaker level adjustments AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD FL DISPLAY Preparation DIMMER ≥Perss [DVD/CD].
Sound quality Sound Field Control Adjusting the bass Press [SFC] to select a setting. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. AAC DTS ZOOM DIGITAL C.F PROG. GRP TTL TRCK CHAP ALL PGM D.MIX Each time you press the button: Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
Convenient functions The sleep timer This timer turns the unit off after a set time. Press [SLEEP] to select the time AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX (minutes). SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP FL DISPLAY TUNED ST MONO AAC DTS ZOOM DIMMER –DIMMER RDS PS PTY DIGITAL C.F SLEEP...
Operating a television or video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.) Operating a video cassette recorder AV SYSTEM Í...
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 31 for details on menu operation.
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Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD [ENTER]. FL DISPLAY ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before DIMMER you press [ENTER].
Glossary Decoder Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on is called decoding. CDs. Dolby Digital Playback control (PBC) This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and Laboratories.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.
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Picture ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. Picture distorted. — ≥Check the connection. No picture. ≥Make sure the television is on. — ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. — ≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. The picture shown on the ≥Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.
Mass and dimensions are approximate. 44.1 kHz 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT6721-B F0103MF0...