Panasonic SC-HT500 User Manual

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT500

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TV/AV

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

FL DISPLAY
DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

P.MEMORY CANCEL

S

10/

-/--

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT

PLAY LIST

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

RETURN

TV VOL

s

TV VOL

r

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

MUTING

CSM SFC

CH SELECT

SSS PL C.FOCUS

TEST

FM MODE

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

R

AC IN

Í/I

RDS SFC SELECTOR

DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SA-HT500

PHONES

OPEN/CLOSE

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom
and Continental Europe.

AUDIO/VIDEO

DOWN UP

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

Region number supported by
this unit

Region numbers are allocated to this unit and
software according to where they are sold.

For the United Kingdom and Continental
Europe

≥The region number of this unit is “2”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2

2

ALL

3

5

For Australia and N.Z.

≥The region number of this unit is “4”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

2

4

ALL

4

6

EB E GN

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.

RQT6835-B

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly

with the remote control, but you can do the operations on
the main unit if the controls are the same.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these

operating instructions are of the unit for the United
Kingdom and Continental Europe.

For the United
Kingdom and

Continental Europe
System SC-HT500 SC-HT500
Main unit SA-HT500 SA-HT500
Front speakers SB-FS700 SB-FS803A
Center speaker SB-PC700 SB-PC703
Surround speakers SB-FS803A SB-FS803A
Active subwoofer SB-WA330 SB-WA330

For Australia and
N.Z.

Getting started

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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 YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH

AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

(Inside of product)
(Tuotteen sisällä)
(Produktets innside)

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

(Back of product)

SUOMI

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI
EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI
TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA

AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA

VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER
ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE
BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE
OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV
KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT
ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET
IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER
ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES
GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM
BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET
STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV
OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG
LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,

OPPÅ A PPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Accessories

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

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7623XA0)

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 1 AC mains lead

[For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

(RJA0053-2X) (RJA0035-X)

[For\Continental\Europe]

(RJA0019-2X)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-J)

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏ 5 Speaker cables

(RFA2163-J)
3k4-m cables
2k10-m cables

∏ [For\the\United\Kingdom\only\

1 Antenna plug adaptor

(SJP9009)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Simple setup

STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

STEP5

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP6

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and

AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disc operations

Discs—Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Starting play from a selected item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Position Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . 15

Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Discs—Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repeat play/A-B repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

All group play/Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Marking places to play again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Variable Zoom function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Soundtracks/Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM. . . . . 22

Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . 22

Using the play list menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens. . . . . . . 23

Common procedures/Progress indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Radio operations

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manual tuning/Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Getting started

[Note]

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use
it with other equipment.

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Republic\of\Ireland\

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by telephoning our
Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application.

≥ 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!

Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357

For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dolby Digital and DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dolby Pro Logic/Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Super Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sound Field Control/Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Custom Sound Memory—Store the sound settings . . . . . . . . . 29

Sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Re-master—Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Other functions

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Muting the volume/Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

The sleep timer/Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operating a television or video cassette recorder . . . 34

Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Reference

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the
body of the fuse.

Getting started

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

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 and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.

Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Fuse
(5 ampere)

Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type Logo Indication used in

DVD-RAM [RAM]

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD [VCD]

CD [CD]

CD-R/RW

—

≥Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications.

The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

≥Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these

can damage the unit.

instructions

Including CD text

[WMA]
[MP3]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.

Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs,

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to

Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single

Play list: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

or a single WMA/MP3 file.

folders or albums on data discs.

movie.

recording.

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions (for example if the play time is not
displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, WMA or MP3. Finalize

§

the disc after recording.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD
video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

∫ DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be
able to play them.

Ty p e ≥Non-cartridge discs

Capacity ≥12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB

Recording
format

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then

return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the
disc carefully.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in

their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face
the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and

another begins, may not play smoothly.

≥Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

(single-sided)

≥8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD

video cameras, personal computers, etc., using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard).

[Note]

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM
in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Video systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view
PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used
on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC
can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video
signal to PAL 60 (➡ page 31, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Getting started

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Simple setup

1

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe]

C

STEP

1

FRONT

(L)

Simple setup

Setup example

2

FRONT

(R)

Locating

3

SURROUND

(L)

Main unit

4

SURROUND

(R)

5

CENTER

6

SUBWOOFER

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

1

FRONT

(L)

Setup example

2

FRONT

(R)

Main unit

3

SURROUND

(L)

4

SURROUND

(R)

6

SUBWOOFER

5

CENTER

≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are

approximate.

≥Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will
be negatively affected.

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from
falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound
field. Note the following points.

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result

in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.

Main unit

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for
proper ventilation.

≥The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you

have connected the short cords to as front speakers and
those you have connected the long cords to as surround
speakers.

Center speaker

≥You can also put this speaker directly under the television.
≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it

is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a
rack or shelf.

Subwoofer

Place to the right of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so
that it won’t cause vibration.
Leave 10 cm on the right for the woofer to be effective. Leave
10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

aution

Hold the speakers by the sides. Applying pressure to the front net
can damage the speaker.

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STEP

2

Speakers

Speaker cables

≥3k 4-m cables
≥2k10-m cables

[1] Attaching the stickers to the speaker

cables

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection
easier.

Short cables

Copper

Silver

Sheet of speaker-cable
stickers

[2] Connecting the speakers

FRONT (L)

Copper

_:
`:

Silver

FRONT (R)

SURROUND

(L)

SURROUND

Simple setup

(R)

Long cables

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe]

Keeping the cables out of the way (Front speakers and center
speaker)

Pass the cables through the holes in the stand to keep them out of
the way.

Stand

1 Pass the cable

through the hole.

2 Pass through the

cutout in the base.

CENTER

Click!

SUBWOOFER

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i)

terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

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STEP

3

Television

Video cable

∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Connect directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder,
because the picture may not be played correctly due to the
copy guard.

VIDEO
IN

Television

(not included)

Simple setup

Video cable

(included)

FM ANT (75 )

RL RL

TV AUDIO INVCR AUDIO IN/AUX

VIDEO

AV

OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

AM ANT

A

EXTLOOP

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe]

∫ Connecting a television with SCART terminal

SCART terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video

AV

signal output from the AV terminal from “Video” to either
“S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are
using (➡ page 11, QUICK SETUP or page 31, Video— AV
Output).

21-pin SCART cable

(not included)

FM ANT (75 )

RL RL

TV AUDIO INVCR AUDIO IN/AUX

VIDEO

AV

OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

AM ANT

A

EXTLOOP

∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

S VIDEO

IN

S-video cable

(not included)

FM ANT (75 )

RL RL

TV AUDIO INVCR AUDIO IN/AUX

VIDEO

AV

OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

AM ANT

A

EXTLOOP

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance
(C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on
the television.)

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STEP

5

System cable AM loop antenna

4

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead

FM indoor antenna

AC mains lead

[For]the]United]Kingdom]

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

[For]Continental]Europe]

Connect the AC mains lead after all
other connections are complete.

[For]the]United]Kingdom]only]

BE SURE TO READ THE
CAUTION FOR THE AC
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4
BEFORE CONNECTION.

Stand the antenna up on its base.
Keep loose antenna cord away from
other wires and cords.

RL RL

TV AUDIO INVCR AUDIO IN/AUX

1

2

3

VIDEO
OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

AV

Click!

AM loop antenna

Click!

Catch to the right

Catch up
To

disconnect

Press the
catch and
pull out.

To
disconnect

Press the
catch and
pull out.

FM indoor
antenna

AM ANT

FM ANT (75 )

EXTLOOP

Adhesive tape
Fix the other end
of the antenna
where reception is
best.

A

System cable

To household
mains socket

Subwoofer

L
R
L

R

AC mains lead

Simple setup

1

2

3

4

5

A

Conserving power

The unit consumes power [approx. 0.7 W (Subwoofer)] even when
it is turned off with [Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be
used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

STEP

Remote control

+

The remote control

≥Insert so the poles (i and j)

match those in the remote
control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type

batteries.

-

R6,AA,UM-3

3

Batteries

1

+

-

3

2

Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory items
before using the unit again.
Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up
to 2 weeks after the AC mains lead is disconnected.

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which
can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m directly in front of the unit.

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Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

[Note]

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should
be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.

1 [For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe]

2 Screw a screw (not included) into the

wall.

30–35 mm

Remove the stand before attaching
the front and center speakers.

Simple setup

BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND

≥Take the speaker cable out of the stand’s hole if it is

threaded through.

≥Lay the speaker on a soft cloth.

Unscrew the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Wall

3 Fit the speaker securely onto the

‰7.5–9.4 mm

8–11 mm

screw with the hole or holes.

Vertical Horizontal

100 mm

Stand

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Fitting speaker stands (optional)

Preparation

Remove the stand (➡ step 1 above).
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
≥Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance

between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg.
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

position.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.
–When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,

noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an

oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
–When adjusting the sound quality.
–When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but
the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up
combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the
television.

5 mm
pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm

Caution
≥Use the speakers only with the recommended system.

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.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

STEP

6

1

4–7

QUICK SETUP

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR /AUX

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION
MEMORY

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND PL C.FOCUS

FM MODE

SETUP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/AV

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

ENTER

s

VOLUME

C.S.M. SFC

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

S

10/

-/--

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

r

2

RETURN

3, 7

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the
first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary
settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to
(➡ page 31, Others—QUICK SETUP).

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the unit.

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”

as the source.

3 Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

SETUP

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English

Deutsch

Español

Svenska

Français

Italiano

Português

Nederlands

4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu

language and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to

continue and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item

and press [ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➡ page 31)
≥Subtitle Language (➡ page 31)
≥TV Type (➡ below)
≥TV Aspect (➡ below )

[For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]

≥AV Output (➡ page 31)

7 Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to

end the settings.

Simple setup

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV) (factory preset)
≥CRT Projector
≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV
≥Plasma TV

∫ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video
on some discs is shown (➡ page 31, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the
screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless
prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the
letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

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Control reference guide

Remote control

B

1 Standby/on switch [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2 Sleep button [SLEEP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3 FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, –DIMMER] . . .27, 30

AV SYSTEM

1

2

3

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

4

6

REPEAT

POSITION
MEMORY

SKIP

CH

5

Getting started

7

8

TV VCR/AUX

TV/AV

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

456

7809

CANCEL

S

10/

SLOW/SEARCH

-/--

C

D

E

F

9

MENU

PLAY LIST

G

:

;

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

4 Play mode, Mix 2ch button

[PLAY MODE, –MIX 2CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 27

5 Repeat button [REPEAT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6 Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

7 Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . .14

8 Skip, Preset channel, TV channel buttons

[: 9, SKIP, X CH W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 26, 34

9 Basic operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

: Top menu, Direct navigator button

[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 22

; Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER] . . . . .11

< Display, TV volume down button

[DISPLAY, TV VOLs] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 34

= Volume buttons [s, r, VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

> Muting button [MUTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

? Sound field, sound quality buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29

@ FM mode, Setup button [FM MODE, SETUP] . . . . . . . . .11, 26

A Zoom button [ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

B AV system standby/on button [Í, AV SYSTEM]. . . . . . . . . .34

C Source select buttons

≥Face towards this unit to change the source.

RETURN

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

r

H

≥Press [TV] or [VCR/AUX] first to operate a Panasonic television

or video cassette recorder (➡ page 34).

D TV/AV button [TV/AV] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

E Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, S10/-/--] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

F Slow/search, Tuning buttons

[6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 26

G Menu, Play list button [MENU, PLAY LIST] . . . . . . . . . . .13, 22

H Return, TV volume up button [RETURN, TV VOLr] . . . .11, 34

I
J

I Audio button [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

J Group button [GROUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

<

=

>
?

@

A

DISPLAY

s

TV VOL

FM MODE

VOLUM E

MUTING

C.S.M. SFC

S.SRND PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

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1

K

Í/I

N

L

M

RDS SFC SELECTOR

DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SA-HT500

PHONES

R

X

O

S

T

Main unit

1 Standby/on switch [Í/I] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.

K Standby/on indicator

P

Q

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned
on.

U

OPEN/CLOSE

V

DOWN UP

W

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

L Remote control signal sensor

M RDS button [RDS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

N SFC button [SFC]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

O Source select button [SELECTOR]

DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR/AUX

P Skip, Preset channel buttons [: 9] . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 26

Q Subwoofer level button [SUBWOOFER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

R Headphone jack [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

S Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

T Display

U Open/close button [<, OPEN/CLOSE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

V Basic operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

W Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Subwoofer

X AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains
supply.

AC IN