Panasonic SC-HT1500 Operating Manual
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Operations Guide
Before using this product, perform setup and connections
after carefully reading the Setup Guide.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Operating Instructions
Recordable DVD
Home Theater System
Model No.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "1".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or
"ALL".
Example:
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 51.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 50.
SC-HT1500
1
1
2
ALL
4
RQT7619-P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Please keep this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions Recordable DVD Home Theater System SC-HT1500 Model No. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. -
Page 2: Accessories
∏ 6 Speaker screws 2 washer screws (RHD50015) 4 long screws (XSN5i30FN) (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ RQT7619 System SC-HT1500 Main unit SA-HT1500 Front speakers... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Television operation ......8 When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control . . 8 HDD and disc information . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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... -
Page 5: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Remote control If [SHIFT] appears the function will not work unless you use in combination with the [SHIFT] button. Make sure you first press and hold the [SHIFT] button. Turn the unit on (➡ page 6) Show on-screen menu (➡ page 24) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers Cancel... -
Page 6: Step 1 Setting Up The Tv Guide On Screen
STEP Setting up the TV Guide On Screen POWER Í/I TIME SLIP POWER PULL-OPEN HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY Í POWER Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL SKIP SKIP STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU... - Page 7 If you are using a cable TV box, set the following: ≥Cable TV box connection channel (Ch2/Ch3/Ch4/L3) –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s IN3 (L3) terminal, select “L3”. –If you are connecting the cable TV box to this unit’s RF terminal, select “Ch2”, “Ch3”...
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Page 8: Step 2 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 16:9 ∫... -
Page 9: Hdd And Disc Information
≥1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) [DVD-R] ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R? The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require. -
Page 10: Disc Handling
∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. -
Page 11: Maintenance
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC-HT1500 SERIAL NUMBER Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure. -
Page 12: Recording Television Programs
Recording television programs Time Slip indicator POWER TIME SLIP PULL-OPEN TIME SLIP HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP... -
Page 13: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times
Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. DVD-RAM (80GB) Mode Single- sided (4.7 GB) XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) § § EP (Extra long play) 142 (106 8 (6 §... -
Page 14: Flexible Recording
Recording television programs Refer to the control reference on page 12. Flexible Recording [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. e.g., Recorded Remain 45 minutes in SP mode 60 minutes Program to be recorded Preparation... -
Page 15: Timer Recording
Timer recording HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD Í POWER INPUT TV/VIDEO INPUT TV/VIDEO FM/AM FM/AM PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons VOLUME VOLUME CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP PAUSE... -
Page 16: Manually Programming Timer Recordings
Timer recording HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT Í POWER INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER... -
Page 17: Using Vcr Plusi System To Make Timer Recordings
Using VCR Plusi system to make timer recordings Entering PlusCode ® number is an easy way of timer recording. You can find them in TV listings in newspapers and magazines. ≥You can enter up to 8 days in advance. ≥VCR Plusi system works only after this unit downloads the television program list (➡... -
Page 18: Check, Change Or Delete A Program
Timer recording HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT Í POWER INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER... -
Page 19: System
Utilizing TV Guide On Screen Press [TV GUIDE]. Program viewed before the program list was opened. SCHEDULE LISTINGS 8:00PM 8:30PM TODAY Last Channel Advertise- NWGB ments FAVORITES RECORD Icons NWBG Stereo ducation Closed caption ANiMe Re-run Network On-screen guidance The “Green” button refers to [CHAPTER] button. The “Blue”... -
Page 20: Playing Discs
Playing discs CH X CH W POWER TIME SLIP PULL-OPEN TIME SLIP HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SKIP STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE ∫... -
Page 21: Operations During Play
Operations during play Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. “PLAY” flashes in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing from the Direct Stop Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Press [;]. -
Page 22: Editing Operations During Play
Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 20. Editing operations during play Erase [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Create chapters [HDD] [RAM] Changing audio during play Press [AUDIO]. [HDD] [RAM] [VCD] LR>L>R ^---------------} e.g., “L R” is selected ≥When playing an SAP broadcast recorded on DVD-RAM: MAIN()SAP [Note] You cannot change the audio type in the following cases. -
Page 23: Using Menus To Play Mp3
Using menus to play MP3 HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT TV/VIDEO INPUT TV/VIDEO FM/AM FM/AM PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons VOLUME VOLUME CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP... -
Page 24: Using On-Screen Menus And Status Messages
Using on-screen menus and Status messages HOME THEATER HOME THEATER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER... -
Page 25: Status Messages
Play menu–Change the play sequence Repeat play Refer to page 21, Repeat play. Video menu–Change the picture quality Picture ≥Normal: Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ≥User: You can make further adjustments. -
Page 26: Editing Titles/Chapters
Editing titles/chapters HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD FM/AM FM/AM HDD, DVD CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SKIP STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER FM MODE... -
Page 27: Title Operations
Title operations Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. § Erase ≥Once erased, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase titles. Information (e.g., time and date) is shown. -
Page 28: Transferring Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists
Creating, editing and playing play lists HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER... -
Page 29: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters
Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4. PLAY LIST Play List View Create... -
Page 30: Entering Text
Entering text HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ ¢ CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER... -
Page 31: Transferring (Dubbing) Titles Or Play Lists
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit. ∫ Transferring (dubbing) direction You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc. ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title. -
Page 32: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU... -
Page 33: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R
Press [3, 4] to select “Start dubbing” and press [ENTER]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing). Transferring (dubbing) list icons Titles and play lists that can be transferred (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R (➡ page 40) Title with “One time only recording”... -
Page 34: Functions Window
FUNCTIONS window HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD FM/AM FM/AM HDD, DVD CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SKIP STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER FM MODE FM MODE SUB MENU... -
Page 35: Disc Name
≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “TOP MENU” may not display. Disc display on this unit... -
Page 36: The Radio
The radio POWER POWER HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT INPUT FM/AM FM/AM Numbered buttons CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE STOP PAUSE TOP MENU TOP MENU ENTER ENTER FM MODE... -
Page 37: Radio & Sound
Sound HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT TV/VIDEO INPUT TV/VIDEO FM/AM FM/AM PAGE PAGE VOLUME VOLUME CANCEL VCR Plus+ CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR... -
Page 38: Center Focus
Sound Refer to the control reference on page 37. Center Focus (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press [SHIFT]r[C.FOCUS]. Each time you do this: CENTER FOCUS ON>CENTER FOCUS OFF ^------------"-------------""-"""""---=}... -
Page 39: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT TV/VIDEO Í POWER INPUT TV/VIDEO FM/AM HDD, DVD FM/AM PAGE PAGE Numbered buttons VOLUME VOLUME CANCEL VCR Plus+ ¢ CANCEL CANCEL VCR Plus+ SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP... - Page 40 Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Disc Recording Time in EP Mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode Continued (➡ page 13, Recording modes and approximate recording times). Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode Select “Video (On)” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD- Audio.
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Page 41: Channel/Clock Settings When Tv Guide On Screen
Tabs Menus Audio Speaker Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers Continued Values If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”. If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows. a Center speaker Approx. -
Page 42: Channel Captions
Channel/Clock settings when TV Guide On Screen Refer to the control reference on page 39. Time Zone Adjust Adjust the time zone (j1 or i1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually. Press [FUNCTIONS]. -
Page 43: Optional Connections
Optional connections ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. HOME THEATER HOME THEATER POWER POWER DISPLAY POWER POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD HDD/DVD INPUT... -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications ∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS total power output 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion Front: Center: Surround: 100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: FTC total power output 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion Front: Center: Surround: 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer:... -
Page 45: Glossary
Glossary CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo- ratories. -
Page 46: Error Messages
Error messages On the television Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot play. Cannot record on the disc. Please check the disc. Unable to format. Cannot record. Disc is full. Cannot record. Maximum number of titles exceeded. Error has occurred. Please press ENTER. No disc Please change the disc. - Page 47 Troubleshooting guide Displays ≥Change “Front Display” in the SETUP menu. The display is dim. ≥Set the clock. “12:00” is flashing on the unit’s display. ≥The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames Compared to the actual recorded time, the remaining (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second.
- Page 48 ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. ≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts and the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be recorded.
- Page 49 ≥You may be able to transfer (dub) a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to Play starts but then stops DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not immediately. possible due to copyright protection.
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Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 51: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com... -
Page 52: Index
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 51. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.