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Panasonic SC-HT1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Recordable DVD
Home Theater System
SC-HT1500
Model No.
Operations Guide
Before using this product, perform setup and connections
after carefully reading the Setup Guide.
HARD DISK DRIVE
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
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 "2".
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL
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.
[Note]
"EB" on the outer packaging indicates the
United Kingdom.
RQT7621-B
2
3
5

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels HARD DISK DRIVE containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Example: Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. (For United Kingdom) USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR (“EB” area code model only) PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE For your safety, please read the following text carefully. SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for RADIATION EXPOSURE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ....2 STEP 3 Video connections ... . 11 Useful features.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to Direct Sales at Panasonic UK a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease...

  • 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. Show on-screen menu ( page 32) Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit, HOME THEATER or switch to “TV”...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Insert the pipe while gently pulling on the speaker cable. Lessen excess speaker cable. The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS1501 front speakers and SB-PS1501 surround speakers. Only use as indicated in this setup. Attach the stands to the front and surround speakers.

  • Page 7: Connect The Speaker Cables

    Connect the speaker cables. ≥Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables. r:Copper Push! s:Silver Rear side of speaker Adjust the speaker height. ≥Check the screws you tightened in procedures 1-3 and 2 -3 if the pipe and speaker are loose ( page 6).

  • Page 8: Step 2 Setup And Connection Of Speakers

    STEP Setup and connection of speakers ∏ Sheet of speaker- ∏ Center speaker ∏ Front speakers ∏ Surround speakers ∏ Center speaker ∏ Subwoofer cable stickers cable (4 m cable) Preparation Attach the stickers to the speaker cables. e.g., For the front speaker (L) cable For the center speaker cable (4 m cable) Copper About 10 cm...
  • Page 9 Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer. Speaker-cable sticker 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) SUBWOOFER 5 CENTER Push! Insert the wire fully. Copper Push! Silver [Note] ≥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.

  • Page 10: Other Speaker Setup Options

    Other speaker setup options Attaching to a wall Drive a screw (not included) into a wall. Fit the speaker securely onto the screws with the holes. 30–35 mm ‰7.5–9.4 mm Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 8–11 mm Wall or pillar ≥Two screws are needed per speaker when attaching the speakers to a wall.

  • Page 11: Step 3 Video Connections

    55). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the television if using the Q Link function. The following systems from other manufacturers have similar functions to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
  • Page 12 STEP Video connections ∏ RF coaxial lead ∏ Video cable ∏ Main unit indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver ≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television ( below or page 13). ≥Change the “AV2 Input”...
  • Page 13 Connecting a television with VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads ( page 12). To the aerial Television VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VHF/UHF VIDEO IN RF IN Splitter S-Video cable Video cable Video cable...

  • Page 14: Step 4 Radio And System Connections

    STEP Radio and system connections ∏ System cable ∏ AM loop aerial ∏ FM indoor aerial ∏ AC mains leads Connect the aerials. Connect the AC mains leads. (Optional FM aerial connection page 45) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

  • Page 15: Step 5 Channel Reception Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings When downloading has been completed, the Owner ID Í/I settings screen appears. VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE Press [1] and press the numbered TUNE TIME SLIP INPUT SELECTOR PULL-OPEN FM/AM buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number. DOWN Owner ID HOME HOME THEATER THEATER,...
  • Page 16 (When connecting to a television with RF socket only) STEP Channel reception settings Set the new RF output channel to TV (refer to the instructions for your TV). Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to Í/I the RF output channel number shown on the unit’s display.
  • Page 17 Removing Interference VIDEO Plusr numbers for Satellite/ ≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only Cable TV stations ( page 12) This unit doesn’t recognise VIDEO Plusr numbers for Satellite TV screen stations or Cable TV stations. The following operation also allows you to use VIDEO Plusr numbers to make timer recordings for satellite and cable TV stations.

  • Page 18: Step 6 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” HOME and press [1]. HOME THEATER THEATER, DISPLAY Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” Í DIRECT TV REC and press [ENTER]. FM/AM Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered and press [ENTER].

  • Page 19: Television Operation

    Panasonic TV television channel and change the television volume. Your Panasonic TV uses one of 3 different methods for switching between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

  • Page 20: Hdd And Disc Information

    39). ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs. DVD-R from other manufacturers may not be recorded or played due to the condition of the recording. ≥This unit cannot record to discs containing both PAL and NTSC signals. (However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

  • Page 21: Setup Precautions

    DVD disc. ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages unrecoverable. 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 22: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Press [W X CH] to select the channel. Time Slip ∫ indicator VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE TUNE TIME SLIP INPUT SELECTOR PULL-OPEN FM/AM DOWN To select with the numbered buttons: TIME SLIP HDD, DVD e.g., 5: [5] or [5] [ENTER] indicator 15: [1]...

  • Page 23: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Recording modes and approximate Playing while you are recording recording times [HDD] [RAM] Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may Playing from the beginning of the title you are become shorter than indicated. recording—Chasing playback (Unit: hour) DVD-RAM DVD- (80GB)

  • Page 24: Flexible Recording

    Recording television programmes Refer to the control reference on page 22. Flexible Recording Recording from an external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording Preparation ≥Connect a video cassette recorder, decoder or satellite/digital within the remaining disc space.

  • Page 25: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [ENTER]. HOME THEATER The settings are stored. DISPLAY Í TIMER DIRECT TV REC Remain HDD 30:24 SP 1:58 SP RECORDING Check to make sure 12:55:00 15. 7. TUE Disc No. Name Date Start Stop Mode space “OK” is displayed FM/AM HDD, DVD BBC 1 15/ 7 TUE...

  • Page 26: Manually Programming Timer Recordings

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 25. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ∫ To release the unit from recording standby You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) Press [F TIMER].

  • Page 27: To Record Programmes From Satellite Receiver By Rgb Signals

    ∫ To change a programme To record programmes from satellite Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [ENTER]. receiver by RGB signals ( step 3 on page 26, Manually programming timer recordings) ∫ To delete a programme Preparation Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [¢...

  • Page 28: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Press [1] (PLAY). PLAY [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] :/6, 5/9 Play starts from the most recently ∫ CHX, CHW recorded title. VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] TUNE TIME SLIP INPUT SELECTOR PULL-OPEN FM/AM Play starts from the beginning of the disc. DOWN Adjust the volume.

  • Page 29: Operations During Play

    Operations during play Press [∫]. - AM DVD R The stopped position is memorized. PLAY The indicator on the right appears in the unit’s display. (Excluding when playing Stop from the Direct Navigator and when playing a play list.) Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.

  • Page 30: Editing Operations During Play

    Playing discs Refer to the control reference on page 28. Editing operations during play 1 Press [ERASE]. Erase 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥A title cannot be restored once it is erased. Make certain before proceeding. ≥You cannot erase while recording or transferring (dubbing).

  • Page 31: Using Menus To Play Mp3

    Using menus to play MP3 Using the tree screen to find a group While the file list is displayed HOME THEATER DISPLAY Press [1] while a track is highlighted DIRECT TV REC to display the tree screen. FM/AM Selected group no. /Total groups If the group has no track, “–...

  • Page 32: On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus and Status messages Disc menu–Setting the disc content HOME THEATER § Soundtrack DISPLAY DIRECT TV REC [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] DISPLAY The disc’s audio attributes appear. FM/AM [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Select the audio and language ( below, Audio attribute, Language).

  • Page 33: Status Messages

    Play menu–Change the play sequence Status messages Repeat play Status messages appear on the television during operation to show Refer to page 29, Repeat play. the condition of the unit. Press [STATUS]. Picture menu–Change the picture quality The display changes each time you press the button. ≥Displayed information are examples.

  • Page 34: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters HOME THEATER DISPLAY Preparation DIRECT TV REC ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection (cartridge page 43). [RAM] FM/AM page 20, disc HDD, DVD Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. VOLUME TITLE VIEW CANCEL...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Creating, Editing And Playing Play Lists

    Creating, editing and playing play lists Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY HOME THEATER LIST” and press [ENTER]. DISPLAY DIRECT TV REC PLAY LIST PLAY LIST VIEW FM/AM HDD, DVD Create VOLUME Previous 01/01 Next ENTER RETURN CANCEL HDD/DVD INPUT -/-- SKIP...

  • Page 37: Editing And Playing Play Lists/Chapters

    Play list operations Editing and playing play lists/chapters Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [2, 1] to select “Erase” and press § Erase [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “PLAY Play list information (e.g., time and date) is LIST” and press [ENTER]. shown.

  • Page 38: Entering Text

    Entering text Show Enter Name screen. HOME THEATER Title (timer recording) DISPLAY Select “Programme Name” in step 3 on page 25, 26. DIRECT TV REC Title FM/AM Select “Enter Name” in step 3 on page 34. Play list Numbered Select “Enter Name” in step 4 on page 37. buttons Disc VOLUME...

  • Page 39: 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. When you want to re-edit finalized content on ≥Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.

  • Page 40: One Touch Transfer (Dubbing)

    Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists Transferring (dubbing) using the HOME THEATER transferring (dubbing) list DISPLAY [HDD] ,-. [RAM] DIRECT TV REC [HDD] > [DVD-R] FM/AM You can select titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired, as well as choosing the speed and picture quality. Numbered Preparation buttons...

  • Page 41: Transferring (Dubbing) A Finalized Dvd-R

    Press [3, 4] to select “Start ≥Operations and on screen displays during transfer (dubbing) are also recorded. Dubbing” and press [ENTER]. ≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).

  • Page 42: Functions Window

    FUNCTIONS window DISC MANAGEMENT [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] HOME THEATER DISPLAY Preparation DIRECT TV REC ≥Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. ≥Release protection. [RAM] FM/AM HDD, DVD (cartridge page 20, disc Disc Protection, right) While stopped VOLUME Press [FUNCTIONS]. CANCEL HDD/DVD INPUT -/--...

  • Page 43: Disc Name

    ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. Press [ENTER]. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other To stop formatting than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not Press [RETURN].

  • Page 44: The Radio

    The radio Preset tuning HOME THEATER HOME Preset channels to make selection simple. DISPLAY THEATER, DIRECT TV REC Up to 30 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. FM/AM FM/AM Automatic presetting W X CH Press [6] or [5] to tune to the Numbered buttons lowest frequency (“FM 87.50”...

  • Page 45: Convenient Sound Functions

    ∫ Use FM outdoor aerial if radio reception is poor. RDS broadcasting ≥Disconnect the FM indoor aerial. ≥The aerial should be installed by a competent technician. The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. [Note] If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS”...

  • Page 46: Sound

    Sound ≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be used. (Excluding “BASS/TREBLE” control) HOME THEATER ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, DISPLAY DIRECT TV REC turn the sound field system off.

  • Page 47: Center Focus

    Seat position Center Focus Using this function makes you feel like you are sitting (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) in the ideal seating position (in the center of the circle You can make the sound of the center speaker seem formed by the speakers), even if you cannot due to like it is coming from within the television.

  • Page 48: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures HOME THEATER Preparation DISPLAY Press [HDD] or [DVD] to set up. DIRECT TV REC While stopped FM/AM HDD, DVD Press [FUNCTIONS]. Numbered buttons Press [3, 4] to select “SETUP” and VOLUME CANCEL HDD/DVD INPUT press [ENTER].
  • Page 49 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Disc Language Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. [DVD-V] ≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. ≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. ≥Enter a code (Language code list page 54) with the numbered buttons when you are selecting “Other ¢¢¢¢”.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) PLAY k1.3 & Audio during Search ≥On: Audio is heard during first level search forward. Sound ≥Off: Audio is not heard during search. Quick View ( page 29) You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.

  • Page 51: Tuning

    Refer to the control reference on page 48. Tuning Manual While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. You can add or delete channels, or change programme positions. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “SETUP” Press [3, 4] Manual Tuning Pos Name Pos Name and press [ENTER].

  • Page 52: Tv System

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 48. TV System Clock settings Change the settings to match the equipment you are connecting Usually, the unit’s Preset Download or Auto-Setup function with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles ( page 15, 16) automatically adjusts the clock to correct time.

  • Page 53: Optional Connections

    Optional connections ∫ When receiving Dolby Digital Dual Mono signals You can change the audio mode. HOME THEATER Press [SHIFT]i[AUDIO]. DISPLAY DIRECT TV REC M1/M2>M1>M2 FM/AM HDD, DVD ^---------------------} [Note] W X CH You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic II or Down-mix function. VOLUME ∫...

  • Page 54: Info Glossary

    Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · 60P finalize DVD-R on this unit. input terminals are progressive compatible.

  • Page 55: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Q Link Placement This function works only if the unit is connected via a fully wired 21- Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high pin Scart lead to a TV featuring the Q Link or similar function. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

  • Page 56: Maintenance And Disc Handling

    Maintenance and disc handling Child Lock Unit care The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the HOME THEATER environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. DISPLAY Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown. DIRECT TV REC To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. FM/AM ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications ∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION Audio system Recording system: Dolby Digital (XP/SP/LP/EP) TTL RMS Dolby Digital Mode POWER 600 W (at 240 V) Linear PCM (XP only) 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz, 10 %, THD FRONT: Number of channels: Recording: 2 channels 160 W (6 ≠) 1 kHz, 10 %, THD...

  • Page 58: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50I · 50P, 525 (480)/60I · 60P Is my television progressive output compatible? —...

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    Error messages On the television Page ≥The programme was copy-protected. Cannot finish recording — ≥The HDD or disc may be full. completely. — ≥You tried to play a title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV Cannot playback this title.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following 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. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
  • Page 61 Radio and sound Page ≥Radio and sound field system settings are stored to memory after pressing [Í]. Do not All programmed radio presets — are erased. remove the AC mains leads until “BYE” disappears from the unit’s display. Returns to the original setting even after making changes to the sound field system settings.
  • Page 62 — remove the disc or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times. ≥A DVD-R recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. — ≥Audio from FM/AM broadcasts and the OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be recorded.
  • Page 63 Edit Page ≥The disc is dirty. Use a special cleaner and wipe clean. Cannot format. ≥You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. ≥The unit writes the chapter information to the disc when you turn it off or remove the disc. Cannot create chapters.

  • Page 64: Index

    Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT7621-B F0604YM0...

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