Panasonic SC-HT500 User Manual

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT500

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1 2 3

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ENTER

AC IN

		VOLUME
	OPEN/CLOSE
DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM	SA-HT500
	DOWN	UP

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

AUDIO/ VIDEO

EB E GN

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 ALL 235

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:

4 ALL 246

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.

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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.

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		CAUTION!
		THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
	Getting	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

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	For the United	For Australia and
	Kingdom and	N.Z.
	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

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 SÄHKÖISKUTAI 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 APPARATET.

≥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)

∏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

[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.

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5

Simple setup

	STEP1 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.6
	STEP2 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7	started
	STEP3 Television	8
	STEP4 Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and
	AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.9	Getting
	STEP5 The remote control	9
	Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
	STEP6 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11

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

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

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 RQT6835

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3

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

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.
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			A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
			Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
	Getting		that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
			body of the fuse.
			and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
			Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the
			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.
			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.

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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

Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type

Logo

Indication used in

instructions

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

DVD-R
Video CD	[VCD]
CD	[CD]
	Including CD text

CD-R/RW

[WMA]

—

[MP3]

≥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.

∫ 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, or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.

Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or albums on data discs.

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

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

Play list: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

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			started
	DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be
	able to play them.
	Type		≥Non-cartridge discs	Getting
	Capacity		≥12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB
			≥Discs that can be removed from their
			cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
			(single-sided)
			≥8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
	Recording		Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
	format		video cameras, personal computers, etc., using
			Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
			unified video recording standard).

≥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.

[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.

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Simple setup

Simple setup

STEP1 Locating

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

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

6

6

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

1

2

FRONT FRONT

3

4

1

2

3

4

(L)

(R)

SURROUND SURROUND 5

FRONT

SURROUND SURROUND 5

FRONT

(L)

(R)

CENTER

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

CENTER

Setup example

Setup example

Main unit

Main unit

≥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.

≥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.

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.

Caution

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

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STEP2 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

Simple setup

[2] Connecting the speakers

FRONT (L)

_: Copper

`: Silver

FRONT (R)

SURROUND

(L) SURROUND

(R)

Long cables
	CENTER
	Click!
	SUBWOOFER
[For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe]	[Note]

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.

≥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.

1	Pass the cable
Stand	through the hole.
2	Pass through the
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STEP3 Television

∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

setup	Television
Simple	(not included)
	VIDEO
	IN

Video cable

			(included)
		VIDEO	AM ANT FM ANT (75 )
			AV
		OUT
			A
R L	R L	S-VIDEO	LOOP EXT
		OUT
VCR AUDIO IN/AUX	TV AUDIO IN

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

∫ Connecting a television with SCART terminal

AV

21-pin SCART cable

(not included)

			AM ANT FM ANT (75 )
			A
R	L	R	L
			LOOP EXT
VCR AUDIO IN/AUX		TV AUDIO IN

∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

SVIDEO IN

S-video cable

(not included)

AM ANT

FM ANT (75 )

VIDEO

OUT

A

R	L	R	L	S-VIDEO	LOOP EXT
				OUT
VCR AUDIO IN/AUX		TV AUDIO IN

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Video cable

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.

SCART terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video 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).

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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STEP4 Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead

System cable	AM loop antenna 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							Subwoofer
other connections are complete.				AM loop antenna
					FM indoor
[For]the]United]Kingdom]only]					antenna
				Click!
BE SURE TO READ THE
CAUTION FOR THE AC
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4
BEFORE CONNECTION.						Adhesive tape
						Fix the other end
			Stand the antenna up on its base.			of the antenna
						where reception is
			Keep loose antenna cord away from
						best.
			other wires and cords.
			VIDEO	AM ANT	FM ANT (75	)
				AV
			OUT
						A
R	L	R	L	LOOP EXT
			S-VIDEO
			OUT
VCR AUDIO IN/AUX		TV AUDIO IN
				Catch up
				To		System cable	R 2
							L 1
			1	disconnect			L 3
							R 4
				Press the			5
			3
				catch and
				pull out.			A
				Click!
				Catch to the right

	To	AC mains lead
2	disconnect	To household
	Press the	mains socket
	catch and
	pull out.

Conserving power	Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory items
The unit consumes power [approx. 0.7 W (Subwoofer)] even when	before using the unit again.
it is turned off with [Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be	Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up
used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.	to 2 weeks after the AC mains lead is disconnected.

STEP5 The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote

control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type

+ -3 R6,AA,UM-3 batteries.

1

3-+

2

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.

Simple setup

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Simple setup

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]

Remove the stand before attaching the front and center speakers.

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.

2 Screw a screw (not included) into the wall.

30–35 mm

‰7.5–9.4 mm

8–11 mm

Wall

Unscrew the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.	3	Fit the speaker securely onto the
		screw with the hole or holes.
	Vertical	Horizontal

100 mm

Stand

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.

5 mm

pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm

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

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.

	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
RQT6835	problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the

television.

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STEP6 QUICK SETUP

1		AV SYSTEM	TV	VCR/AUX
	SLEEP		TUNER/BAND	DVD/CD	2
		TV/AV
	FL DISPLAY
	DIMMER
		1	2	3
	PLAY MODE
	MIX 2CH
		4	5	6
	REPEAT
		7	8	9
	POSITION	CANCEL		S10/-/--
	MEMORY
			0
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
	CH
	TOP MENU			MENU
	DIRECT			PLAY LIST
4–7	NAVIGATOR
		ENTER
	DISPLAY			RETURN
	TV VOL s			TV VOL r	RETURN
		VOLUME
			SUBWOOFER
	MUTING	C.S.M.	SFC	LEVEL
	S.SRND	PL	C.FOCUS	CH SELECT
				TEST
3, 7	FM MODE	ZOOM	GROUP	AUDIO
	SETUP

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	QUICK SETUP
	Select the menu language.
	English	Français
	Deutsch	Italiano
SELECT	Español	Português
	Svenska	Nederlands
ENTER RETURN

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.

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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Getting started

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Control reference guide

					B
1		AV SYSTEM	TV	VCR/AUX
					C
	SLEEP	TV/AV	TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
2
	FL DISPLAY
					D
3	DIMMER	1	2	3

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

4		4	5	6
	REPEAT			E
5		7	8	9
6	POSITIONMEMORY	CANCEL		S10/-/--

7 0

8	SKIP	SLOW/SEARCH	F
	CH

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TOP MENU	MENU
:	G
DIRECT	PLAY LIST
NAVIGATOR

; ENTER

	DISPLAY			RETURN
<					H
	TV VOL s			TV VOL r
=		VOLUME
				SUBWOOFER
>	MUTING	C.S.M.	SFC	LEVEL
				CH SELECT
	S.SRND	PL	C.FOCUS
?				TEST
	FM MODE
		ZOOM	GROUP	AUDIO
@	SETUP				I
A					J

1 L	N		P	Q
K	M	O

Í/I	RDS	SFC	SELECTOR	SUBWOOFER
				OPEN/CLOSE
	DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM		SA-HT500
				DOWN
	PHONES

R S U

T V W

X

AC IN

Remote control
1 Standby/on switch [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .11
2 Sleep button [SLEEP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .30
3 FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, –DIMMER] . . .		27, 30
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.

≥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 Audio button [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .19
J Group button [GROUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .15

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

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.

L Remote control signal sensor
M RDS button [RDS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
N SFC button [SFC]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29

OSource 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

XAC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

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