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

Optional connections

HOME THEATER
DISPLAY
HDD DVD
HDD, DVD
1 2
4
5
7 8
CANCEL
0
SKIP
MIX
AV2/OPT
2CH
PROG/CHECK PROG/CHECK
STATUS
AV2/OPT
TIME SLIP TIMER
F
MULTI REAR
EXT LINK
DUBBING
A B
SHIFT SHIFT EQ/SFC
SHIFT SHIFT
PROG/CHECK
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless
otherwise indicated.
Receiving digital audio using the
optical connection
If your digital 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 digital receiver's
operating instructions for details.
[Note]
You cannot record digital audio received using the optical
connection. Make certain to also connect to the AV2 Scart terminals
when using the OPTICAL IN terminal connection.
Main unit
A
OPTICAL
Insert fully, with
OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO
this side facing
up.
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
AV4 IN
Optical digital audio
cable
Do not bend sharply.
Preparation
Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select "HDD" or "DVD" as the source.
1
Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select "A2".
You can select the input channel by pressing [W X CH].
2
Press [SHIFT]i[AV2/OPT] to select
audio input.
A2 ANALOG (factory preset): Audio input into the AV2 Scart
f
v
A2 OPT: Audio input into the OPTICAL IN terminal is
output to the speakers.
When "A2 OPT" is selected
∫ Audio reception setting
While "A2 OPT" is displayed on the unit's display
Press and hold [SHIFT]r[AV2/OPT].
A2 AUTO (factory preset): When receiving Dolby Digital and PCM
;:
signals
A2 PCM FIX: When receiving only PCM audio
TV
DIRECT TV REC AV
FM/AM AUX
AUX
3
W X CH
CH
6
VOLUME
9
HDD/DVD INPUT
-/--
HDD/DVD INPUT
SLOW/SEARCH
TEST PRO LOGIC
MANUAL SKIP VIDEO Plus +
ERASE REC
S.POSITION C.FOCUS
CREATE CHAP REC MODE
C D
AUDIO REPEAT
S W. LEVEL MUTING
AUDIO
AM ANT FM ANT
AV1 (TV)
EXT LOOP
IN
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
LOOP
ANT
GND
S-VIDEO
21-pin Scart
lead
OPTICAL
OUT
Digital receiver
terminal is output to the
speakers.
∫ When receiving Dolby Digital Dual Mono signals
You can change the audio mode.
Press [SHIFT]i[AUDIO].
M1/M2>M1>M2
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[Note]
You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic II or Down-mix function.
∫ 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 [SHIFT]i[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

Tape deck
red
R
L
white
REC IN
red
R
L
white
PLAY OUT
COM
VID
(PRO
INT
∫ Recording audio from discs or television
Y
broadcasts to a tape deck
P B
1 Discs: Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select "HDD" or "DVD" as the source.
P R
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 OPTICAL IN and AUX
terminals are not output through the AUDIO OUT terminals.
∫ To playback audio from a tape deck, etc.,
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 "A4".
3 Start play.

Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound

Main unit
AUX AUX
TV)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT L L
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
R R
Y
DER/EXT)
P
B
P
R
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.
For recording
A
red
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
white
R-AUDIO-L
AV4 IN
red
white
Audio cable
For play
white
white
Television
AUDIO OUT
L
RF IN
R
red
red
RF OUT
Audio cable
Main unit
AM ANT
EXT LOOP
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO S-VIDEO
LOOP
ANT
GND
VIDEO S-VIDEO
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