Important Safety Instructions; Features - Panasonic SC-HT1000 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

Features

This Recordable DVD Home Theater System allows you to enjoy high quality video and audio recordings
providing you with a complete home entertainment package.
∫ A variety of discs can be played
In addition to DVD-Video movies, this unit can play a variety of discs
including multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio CDs, and Video CDs. You
can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.
∫ Editing your recording
≥You can divide programs (➡page 31).
≥Use play lists (➡page 27) to select your favorite scenes and
rearrange them to play in any order you like.
∫ Enjoying television programs in surround sound
≥You can enjoy recorded and broadcast television programming in
surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic II.
≥You can also enjoy satellite television and CATV digital multi-
channel audio by connecting with an optical cable.
∫ Exceptional sound and picture quality when
recording
≥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality
sound recordings. When recording in XP mode it is possible to use
LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound recordings of even higher
quality.
≥The encoder system used for recording is called "Hybrid VBR" and
allows high quality recordings.
∫ Fast access to the program you want to watch
(➡page 19)
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and
start play.
∫ Make your own DVD-Video
Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an original
DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
[RAM]
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
∫ Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM
≥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a
maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously).
≥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit
recordings efficiently onto the available space on the disc.
∫ Progressive Scan
By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a
progressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality
picture rendered by the progressive scan function.
∫ Quick View (➡page 20)
You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both
video and sound are played faster.
∫ The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the
features you can use (➡page 25)
The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions
you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation
you want to perform.
∫ Watch a program while you are recording it
(➡page 17)
[RAM]
Chasing Play
You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording
it.
Simultaneous rec and play
You can record a program while watching one you recorded
previously.
Time Slip
You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while
recording by pressing the time slip button.
≥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the
scene you wish to view.
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