Optional Connections; Receiving Digital Audio Using The Optical Connection; Connecting Other Audio Equipment; Enjoying Tv Broadcast With Surround Sound - Panasonic SC-HT1500 Operating Manual

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.
POWER POWER
DISPLAY
POWER POWER
DISPLAY
HDD DVD
HDD, DVD HDD DVD
1
1
4
4
7
7
CANCEL
CANCEL
SKIP
SKIP
MIX
MIX
L1/OPT
2CH
L1/OPT
2CH
PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK STATUS
PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK
STATUS
L1/OPT
TIME SLIP REC MODE
TIME SLIP REC MODE
MULTI REAR
MULTI REAR
Info
DUBBING
Info DUBBING
SHIFT SHIFT EQ/SFC
SHIFT SHIFT EQ/SFC
SHIFT
Receiving digital audio using the
optical connection
If your cable TV box or satellite receiver has an OPTICAL OUT
terminal you can connect with this unit's OPTICAL IN terminal to
enjoy digital audio including multi-channel Dolby Digital. Refer to
your cable TV box or satellite receiver's operating instructions for
details.
[Note]
You cannot record digital audio received using the optical
connection. Make certain to also connect to the L1 AUDIO/VIDEO
terminals when using the OPTICAL IN terminal connection.
Make the following connections in combination with connections in
Setup Guide, page 10.
Cable TV box or
satellite receiver
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply.
Insert fully, with this
side facing up.
Preparation
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select "HDD" or "DVD" as the source.
1
Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select "L1".
You can select the input channel by pressing [W X CH].
2
Press [SHIFT]i[L1/OPT] to select
audio input.
L1 ANALOG (factory preset): Audio input into the L1 AUDIO
f
v
L1 OPT: Audio input into the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal is
output to the speakers.
HOME THEATER TV
HOME THEATER TV
HDD/DVD
HDD/DVD
INPUT TV/VIDEO
INPUT TV/VIDEO
HDD/DVD
INPUT
FM/AM AUX
FM/AM AUX
AUX
PAGE
PAGE
2 3
2 3
W X CH
CH
CH
5 6
5 6
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
8 9
8 9
VCR Plus+
VCR Plus+
0
0
SLOW/SEARCH
SLOW/SEARCH
TEST PRO LOGIC
TEST PRO LOGIC
CM SKIP TV GUIDE TV GUIDE
CM SKIP TV GUIDE TV GUIDE
ERASE REC
ERASE REC
S.POSITION C.FOCUS
S.POSITION C.FOCUS
CHAPTER AUDIO
CHAPTER AUDIO
AUDIO
REPEAT
REPEAT
S W. LEVEL
MUTING
S W. LEVEL
MUTING
OPTICAL
OUT
AM ANT FM ANT
EXT LOOP 75
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO S-VIDEO IN1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN3
terminals is output to the
speakers.
When "L1 OPT" is selected
∫ Audio reception setting
While "L1 OPT" is displayed on the unit's display
Press and hold [SHIFT]r[L1/OPT].
L1 AUTO (factory preset): When receiving Dolby Digital and PCM
;:
L1 PCM FIX: When receiving only PCM audio
∫ When receiving Dolby Digital Dual Mono signals
You can change the audio mode.
Press [AUDIO].
MAIN()SAP
∫ Dynamic range compression
You can change this setting to listen to Dolby Digital sound at low
volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces
the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.
Press and hold [AUDIO] for about 2 seconds.
A. DR COMP OFF (factory preset): The original dynamic range.
l ;
l DR COMP STD: The level recommended for household viewing.
l ;
a- DR COMP MAX: The maximum allowable compression
(recommended for night viewing).

Connecting other audio equipment

A
OUT1
OUT1
R-AUDIO-L
or
OUT2
R-AUDIO-L
OUT2
red white
For
recording
red white
R L
REC IN
∫ Recording audio from discs or television
broadcasts to a tape deck
1 Discs: Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select "HDD" or "DVD" as the source.
Television broadcasts: Press [W X CH] to select the channel.
2 Start recording and play.
Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.
FM/AM broadcasts and audio from the L1 OPTICAL IN and AUX
CO
VI
terminals are not output through the AUDIO OUT terminals.
(4
∫ To playback audio from a tape deck, etc.,
(L1)
through this unit's speakers
1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select "HDD" or "DVD" as the source.
2 Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select "L1" or "L3".
(L3)
3 Start play.

Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound

white
AUX
L
R
red
Audio cable
1 Press [AUX] to select "AUX" as the source.
2 Turn on the television and select the channel.
3 Adjust the volume on this unit.
≥Set TV volume minimum.
signals
AM ANT FM ANT
COMPO
EXT LOOP 75 VIDEO
(480/
OPTICAL
IN
IN1
VIDEO S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1)
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L3)
IN3
red white
For play
Audio cable
red white
Tape deck
R L
PLAY OUT
Television
white
AUDIO OUT
L
R
red
IN1 (L1)
or
IN3 (L3)
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