Panasonic SC-HT500 Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Panasonic Manuals
  4. Home Theater System
  5. SC-HT500
  6. Operating instructions manual

Panasonic SC-HT500 Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd home theater sound system
Hide thumbs Also See for SC-HT500:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

SC-HT500
Model No.
AC IN
Í/I
RDS
SFC
SELECTOR
DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM
SA-HT500
PHONES
The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom
and Continental Europe.
AUDIO / VIDEO
EB
E GN
AV SYSTEM
TV
VCR/AUX
SLEEP
TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
1
2
3
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
4
5
6
REPEAT
7
8
9
P.MEMORY
CANCEL
S10/-/--
0
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
CH
TOP MENU
MENU
DIRECT
PLAY LIST
NAVIGATOR
ENTER
DISPLAY
RETURN
TV VOL s
TV VOL r
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
MUTING
CSM
SFC
LEVEL
CH SELECT
SSS
PL
C.FOCUS
TEST
FM MODE
SETUP
ZOOM
GROUP
AUDIO
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
OPEN/CLOSE
DOWN
UP
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
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
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.
R
2
3
5
2
4
6
RQT6835-B

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Panasonic SC-HT500

Summary of Contents for Panasonic SC-HT500

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions SC-HT500 Model No. AC IN Í/I SELECTOR DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SA-HT500 PHONES The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. AUDIO / VIDEO E GN AV SYSTEM...

  • Page 2: Laser Product

    ≥ BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJØET. (Back of product) DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD. For the United For Australia and Kingdom and N.Z. Continental Europe SC-HT500 SC-HT500 SA-HT500 SA-HT500 SB-FS700 SB-FS803A SB-PC700 SB-PC703 SB-FS803A SB-WA330...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ≥ 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...

  • Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    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.

  • Page 5: Disc Information

    Indication used in CD-DA, video CD, WMA or MP3. Finalize instructions ∫ DVD-R discs [RAM] Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. § A process that allows play on compatible equipment. ∫ DVD-RAM discs...

  • Page 6: Simple Setup

    Simple setup STEP Locating [For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe] FRONT FRONT SURROUND Setup example Main unit ≥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.

  • Page 7: Step2 Speakers

    STEP Speakers Speaker cables ≥3k 4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables Attaching the stickers to the speaker cables Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Short cables Copper Silver 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.

  • Page 8: Step3 Television

    STEP Television ∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal VID EO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR AUDIO IN/AUX TV AUDIO IN [For\the\United\Kingdom]and]Continental\Europe] ∫ Connecting a television with SCART terminal 21-pin SCART cable (not included) VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR AUDIO IN/AUX TV AUDIO IN ∫...

  • Page 9: Step4 Connecting The Subwoofer, Antennas, And Ac Mains Lead

    STEP Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead FM indoor antenna System cable AM loop antenna 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.

  • Page 10: Other Speaker Setup Options

    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. [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.

  • Page 11: Step6 Quick Setup

    STEP QUICK SETUP AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION S10/ -/-- CANCEL MEMORY SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR 4–7 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r VOLUME SUBWOOFER MUTING...

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    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 RETURN TV VOL r D TV/AV button [TV/AV] .

  • Page 13: Discs-Basic Play

    Discs—Basic play OPEN/CLOSE DOWN AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX Í SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION S10/ -/-- MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ∫ TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN...

  • Page 14: Starting Play From A Selected Item

    Discs—Basic play AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION POSITION MEMORY CANCEL MEMORY SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ∫ TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M. S.SRND C.FOCUS FM MODE...

  • Page 15: Skipping Items/Fast Forward And Rewind-Search

    Skipping items [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] During play or while paused Press [:] or [9]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Play position Chapter/track Chapter/track Chapter/track once once twice twice [RAM] Play position Marker...

  • Page 16: Discs-Convenient Functions

    Discs—Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH PLAY MODE REPEAT REPEAT POSITION CANCEL MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M.

  • Page 17: All Group Play/Program Play/Random Play

    [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Common procedures for all group, program and random play While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. Each time you press the button: All group ([DVD-A])>Program>Random ^----------Off (Normal play)(_-----} [DVD-A] If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password page 15).

  • Page 18: Marking Places To Play Again

    Discs—Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL POSITION CANCEL MEMORY SKIP TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M. S.SRND C.FOCUS FM MODE SETUP ZOOM ZOOM...

  • Page 19: Soundtracks/Subtitles

    ≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. Soundtracks [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play Press [AUDIO]. The number changes each time you press the button. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Î...

  • Page 20: Wma/Mp3 And Cd Text Navigation Menus

    WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SKIP TOP MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M.
  • Page 21 To use the contents screen to find a track [CD] (CD text only) You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play. Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the contents screen. Contents MENU 10 /14...

  • Page 22: Playing The Programs Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram

    Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M.

  • Page 23: Using Gui (Graphical User Interface) Screens

    Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION S10/ -/-- MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN DISPLAY TV VOL s...

  • Page 24: Disc Information/Unit Information

    Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [2, 1] and change with [3, 4]. Disc information Digital 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch Vocal 12 18 PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Play list number [RAM] G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] T: Title number [DVD-V] [VCD]...
  • Page 25 [Audio\menu] OFF/48kHz Re-master ( page 29) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Dialogue Enhancer on/off [DVD-V] (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. [Display\menu] x1.00 Normal 4:3 Aspect [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on...

  • Page 26: The Radio

    The radio SELECTOR ME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SA-HT500 PHONES AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH X CH W TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M.

  • Page 27: Rds Broadcasting

    RDS broadcasting [For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe] Main unit only The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display. Displaying the text data Press [RDS].

  • Page 28: Dolby Pro Logic/Speaker Level Adjustments

    Sound field AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION CANCEL MEMORY SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M. C.S.M S.SRND C.FOCUS S.SRND FM MODE Î...

  • Page 29: Sound Field Control/Center Focus

    Sound Field Control Press [SFC] to select a setting. AAC DTS ZOOM DIGITAL C.F PROG. Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a disco.

  • Page 30: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER –DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME VOLUME MUTING C.S.M. MUTING S.SRND FM MODE SETUP ZOOM Muting the volume Press [MUTING].

  • Page 31: Changing Settings

    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 32 for details on menu operation.
  • Page 32 Changing settings AV SYSTEM SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION CANCEL MEMORY CANCEL SKIP TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL s VOLUME MUTING C.S.M. S.SRND C.FOCUS FM MODE ZOOM GROUP SETUP...
  • Page 33 Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER].

  • Page 34: Operating A Television Or Video Cassette Recorder

    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.) AV SYSTEM Í AV SYSTEM TV/AV SLEEP TV/AV...

  • Page 35: Optional Antenna Connections

    Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [Note] Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. AM ANT LOOP 75 ≠ coaxial cable (not included) [For]the]United]Kingdom]only] Use the antenna plug adaptor (included).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power : Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz Front CH 1 kHz Surround CH 100 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Center CH 200 W per channel (4 ≠) 100 Hz Subwoofer CH Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power RMS Output Power Stereo Mode : 1 kHz Front CH...
  • Page 40 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending.

This manual is also suitable for:

Sa-ht500Sb-fs700Sb-fs803aSb-pc700Sb-pc703Sb-wa330

Table of Contents