Panasonic SC-HT1500 Owner's manual

Brand: Panasonic

Model: SC-HT1500

Category: DVD players

Type: Owner's manual

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SCHT1500

INTRORECORDINGPLAYINGEDITING &

TRANSFERRING

CONVENIENT

FUNCTIONS

RADIO &

SOUND

SETTINGSINFO

RQT7621-BEB

Operating Instructions

Recordable DVD

Home Theater System

Model No. SC-HT1500

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

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.

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

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≥For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment

with wet hands.

≥Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording pre-recorded

tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may

infringe copyright laws.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for

your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the

replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by

ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the

fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is

refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a

replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated

below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE

EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED

GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug

(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the

instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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 EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT

NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,

SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.

ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO

OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY

OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE

VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND

SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

(➡page 57, Specifications—GENERAL)

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile

telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please

increase separation between the product and the mobile

telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and

easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall

remain readily operable.

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 I N

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AUX

RF IN

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE)

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

RQLS0233

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

DANGER

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ATTENTION

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARO!

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARNING

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

VORSICHT

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR

THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE

SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND

DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK

IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-

AMPERE SOCKET.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

(Back of product)

(Inside of product)

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Table of contents

This Recordable DVD Home Theater System records high quality images to rapid random access capable HDD (Hard disk drive) or DVD-RAM.

This has resulted in many new features that out perform older tape formats. The following information summarizes a few of these features.

Instant recording

You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By pressing the recording

button, the unit finds available recording space and begins recording right

away. There is no need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.

HDD recording

You can keep on recording your favorite programs to an internal HDD that is

able to record up to 142 hours when using EP (8 Hour) mode.

You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite programs to DVD-RAM or

DVD-R and create a backup disc.

Instant play

There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct Navigator guides you to

the beginning of the recorded video immediately.

Chasing playback

There is no need to wait until recording is complete. Without stopping

recording, you can play the video currently being recorded from its beginning.

Simultaneous Recording and Playback

While recording, you can play another video program that was recorded

previously.

Time Slip

During play and also while recording, you can jump to the scene you wish to

view by specifying the skip time.

High-performance power supplies up to 600 W

Enables you to experience optimal theater sound performance with 6

speakers.

INTRO

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Useful features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP

Front and surround speaker

assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP

Setup and connection of speakers . . 8

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 3

Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 4

Radio and system connections. . 14

STEP 5

Channel reception settings . . . . . 15

STEP 6

Set up to match your television and

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

RECORDING

Recording television programmes . . . . . . 22

Recording modes and approximate recording times. . 23

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Flexible Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the VIDEO Plusi number

to make timer recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To record programmes from satellite receiver by RGB

signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(EXT LINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PLAYING

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Editing operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using on-screen menus and Status messages

. .32

On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

EDITING &

TRANSFERRING

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . 34

Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating, editing and playing play lists . . 36

Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Play list operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . .39

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring

(dubbing) list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R. . . . . . . . . . . 41

CONVENIENT

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DISC MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Disc Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Auto-Play Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

RADIO &

SOUND

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Convenient sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Muting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dolby Digital and DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the bass and treble with manual equalizer . . . 46

Using the built-in sound quality settings

(SFC–Sound Field Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Virtual Rear Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Multi Rear Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjusting the subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Speaker level adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

SETTINGS

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

INFO

Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Receiving digital audio using the optical connection. . 53

Connecting other audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Enjoying TV broadcast with surround sound. . . . . . . . 53

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Maintenance and disc handling . . . . . . . . . 56

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backcover

Useful features

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357

≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information

≥E-mail: customer.[email protected]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease

and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-

Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application

at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided

directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide

range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further

details.

∫ Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

≥Mix old and new batteries.

≥Use different types at the same time.

≥Heat or expose to flame.

≥Take apart or short circuit.

≥Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

≥Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can

damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

[Note]

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control

after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ page 19).

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor (➡page 5), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum

range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking

for replacement parts.

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7624LA0)

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 2 AC mains leads

(RJA0053-3X)

≥For use with this system only.

Do not use them with other

equipment.

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 RF coaxial lead

(K1TWACC00001)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0003)

∏ 1 AM loop aerial

(N1DAAAA00002)

∏ 1 FM indoor aerial

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 Speaker cable

1a4 m cable (REE1203A-J)

∏ 1 Aerial plug adaptor

(SJP9009)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

∏ 4 Front and surround speaker

screws

4 washer screws (RHD50015)

System SC-HT1500

Main unit SA-HT1500

Front speakers SB-FS1501

Center speaker SB-PC1501

Surround speakers SB-PS1501

Active subwoofer SB-WA1501

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with

the remote control, but you can do the operations on the

main unit if the controls are the same.

The remote control

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.

PUSH

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Opening the rear cover. Closing the rear cover.

1 Press with your

finger.

Slide into place.

≥When the cover

comes off

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[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.

Remote control

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

EXT LINK

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION

CREATE CHAP

C.FOCUS

REC MODE

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

TIME SLIP

AV2/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

MANUAL SKIP

REPEAT

MUTING

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

PRO LOGIC

VIDEO Plus +

SHIFT

DIRECT TV REC

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECK

HDD/DVD INPUT

AUDIO

S W. LEVEL

-/--

A B C D

Show on-screen menu (➡ page 32)

Turn the unit on (➡ page 15)

Select channels and title numbers etc./

Enter numbers

Cancel

Basic operations for recording and play

Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ page 28, 34)

Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡ page 15, 29)

Change radio reception mode

[SHIFT]

(➡ page 44)/

Show sub menu (➡ page 34)

Down-mix signals to 2 channels

[SHIFT]

(

➡

page 46)/

Show status messages (➡ page 33)

Select analog/optical AV2 input

[SHIFT]

(

➡

page 53)/

Show timer recording programme screen (➡ page 26)

Skip the specified time/Display the television image as

a picture-in-picture/RDS (➡ page 23, 29, 45)

Programme recording standby/release (➡ page 25)

Linked timer recordings with external equipment

(

➡

page 27)

To use the functions labeled in orange, press the button

while pressing this button.

Virtual rear/multi rear surround

[SHIFT]

(

➡

page 47)/

One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡ page 40)

Equalizer/Sound field control button

(➡ page 46)

Switch to “HOME THEATER” when operating the main unit,

or switch to “TV” when operating the television (➡ page 19)

Direct TV recording (➡ page 23)

Select television input mode (➡ page 19)

Select the sources on the main unit (➡ page 22, 28, 44, 53)

Channel select (➡ page 22)

Adjust the volume (➡ page 28, 45)

Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or TV channels)

(➡ page 24)

Show FUNCTIONS window (➡ page 42)

Return to previous screen/

Select speaker channels [SHIFT] (➡ page 47)

Output test signals [SHIFT] (➡ page 47)/

Skip 30 seconds forward (➡ page 29)

Dolby Pro Logic II [SHIFT] (➡ page 46)/

Show VIDEO Plusr screen for timer recording (➡ page 25)

Start recording (➡ page 22)

Erase items (➡ page 30)

Center focus [SHIFT] (➡ page 47)/

Change recording mode (➡ page 22)

Repeat items [SHIFT](➡ page 29)/

Muting (Volume is reduced to minimum.) (➡ page 45)

Seat position [SHIFT] (➡ page 47)/

Create chapters (➡ page 30)

Select audio [SHIFT] (➡ page 30, 53)/

Adjust the subwoofer level (➡ page 47)

Input select for

the television

(➡ page 19)

Main unit and display

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

OPEN/ CLOSE

UPDOWN

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

REC

TIME SLIP

TUNE

CH CH

PULL-OPEN

RDS

L/MONO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

PHONES

AV3

HDD

PLAY

DVD

VCD

.MIX

PLAY

TUNED

MONO

MEMO

DTS

MIX2CH

SFC

M.V.REAR

DVD

DIGITAL

REC

RDS

PTY

EXTLink

;

< B

EXT

Link

REC

PLAY

EXT

Link

PLAY

EXT

Link

PLAY

DVD

.MIX

REC

Connection for

camcorder etc.

(➡ page 24)

Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ page 15)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In

standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Stop (➡ page 22, 29)

Start play (➡ page 28)

Time Slip indicator (➡ page 23)

Input select (➡ page 22, 28)

Remote control

signal sensor

Disc tray

(➡ page 22, 28)

Start recording (➡ page 22)

Open/close disc tray

(➡ page 22, 28)

Volume dial for

recorder and

tuner

(➡ page 28, 45)

Skip/Slow/Search (➡ page 29),

Tuning (➡ page 44)

Skip the specified time/Display the television image

as a picture-in-picture/RDS (➡ page 23, 29, 45)

Input select indicator

Standby/on indicator [Í/I]

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply,

this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out

when the unit is turned on.

Recording Playback

Recording/Playback

e.g., [HDD]

;Radio broadcast display

TUNED:

Receiving radio signal

ST: Stereo

MONO: Monaural

MEMO:

Channel preset memory

indicator

RDS:

Receiving RDS (Radio Data

System) signal

PTY:

Programme type indicator

PS:

Programme station indicator

<Channel

=Main display section

>DTS indicator

?Dolby Pro Logic II indicator

Equalizer/sound field control indicator

AVirtual rear/multi rear surround

indicator

BDolby Digital indicator

Display

Channel select (➡ page 22)

1HDD indicator

2Recording mode

3Timer recording indicator

4Transferring (dubbing)

in progress indicator

5Disc type

6Down-mix indicator

7DVD indicator

8Center Focus Indicator

9Speaker channel, seat

position display

:Linked timer recordings

with external equipment

indicator

Headphones

terminal

(➡ page 45)

Control reference guide

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STEP 1

Front and surround speaker assembly

Preparation

≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

≥For quicker threading, fold the cable lightly in half (do not

crease), pass the folded portion through the hole in the base,

and then pull through the rest of the cable.

2 Insert the pipe.

3 Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screw is securely fastened.

≥There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.

≥Using the polyfoam and packaging cover included with this unit may ease attachment.

1 Remove the mounting plate screw, and remove plate B. 2 Place the pipe on plate A and attach plate B.

Rotate the pipe so that the flat side is facing away from the back

of the speaker.

3 Secure the plate with the same screw removed in

procedure 1.

1 Attach the pipe to the large base.

Supplied Accessories

∏ Front speaker units ∏ Pipes

Make sure you have all the

indicated components before

assembly, setup, and

connection.

∏ Large bases ∏ Washer screws∏ Surround speaker units

Thread the speaker

cable through here.

Cable

Hole for screw

Groove

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.

Cable

Rear side of base

Washer screw

2 Attach the stands to the front and surround speakers.

Mounting plate screw

Speaker

Plate B

Polyfoam

Packaging

cover

Plate B

Plate A

[Note[

The stands with

longer cables are

for the surround

speakers.

Fit the offset into the slot

and slide plate B into the locked position.

Plate B

Offset

Slot

Align the surface of plate B so that it

is even with the pipe surface.

Plate B

Plate A

Pipe

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≥Check the screws you tightened in procedures 1-3 and 2 -3 if the pipe and speaker are loose (➡ page 6).

∫ Front and surround speaker height

(Assembled diagram)

≥Using the same polyfoam as done in procedure 2 will assist you in safely and securely fastening the speaker cables.

∫ For rear side of speaker

∫ For rear side of base

3 Connect the speaker cables.

4 Adjust the speaker height.

≥Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

Push!

r:Copper

s:Silver

Rear side of speaker

2 With one hand on the base, and the other

holding the speaker, adjust the height of

the speaker up and down.

Stopper screw

Screw to stop mounting plate from moving or

sliding below this point.

Phillips-head screwdriver

3 Tighten the mounting plate screw

securely.

1 Loosen the attached mounting plate screw

until the attached speaker is slightly loose

and adjustable.

Be careful not to loosen the screw too much

or the speaker may detach and fall.

Speaker

1122.5 mm

Pipe

Base

You can adjust within this

range.

715.5 mm

Stopper screw

Do not remove.

For your reference

You can enjoy good acoustics by

adjusting the height of the front and

surround speakers to the height of

the television so the center position

of both are approximately the same.

5 Fasten the speaker cable.

Press the speaker

cable into the

groove.

If there is any excess speaker

cable, thread the speaker

cable from the opening near

the top of the pipe while lightly

pulling the speaker cable from

the bottom of the base.

1 Press the speaker cable and thread

between the hooks.

2 Fit the speaker cable into the base

cover groove as far as possible.

Cable

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STEP 2

Setup and connection of speakers

Preparation

Attach the stickers to the speaker cables.

≥In the same way, attach the sticker to the front speaker cable (R)

and the surround speaker cables (L, R).

Preparation

Check to make sure the washer screws on the bottom of the front

and surround speaker bases are not loose.

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound

field. Note the following points.

≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at

approximately the same distance from the seating position.

The angles in the diagram below are approximate.

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.

≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result

in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

[Note[

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling over. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from

falling over if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

≥The left and right speaker pairs are the same with respect to the

front and surround speakers. Place each of the speakers in

accordance with the stickers you just attached.

≥Before moving the main unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the main

unit.

∏ Sheet of speaker-

cable stickers

∏ Center speaker

cable (4 m cable)

∏ Front speakers

∏ Surround speakers

∏ Center speaker ∏ Subwoofer

e.g., For the front speaker (L) cable

Copper

Silver

About 10 cm

For the center speaker cable (4 m cable)

About 10 cm

1 Place the speakers.

Front speakers

Center speaker

≥Vibration caused by the center

speaker can disrupt the picture if

it is placed directly on the

television.

Put the center speaker on a rack

or shelf.

≥To prevent the speaker from

falling, do not place the speaker

directly on top of the television.

Main unit

[Note]

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm

away from the system for proper

ventilation.

Surround

speakers

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

Subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television on the

floor so that it won’t cause vibration.

Leave 10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

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Notes on speaker use

≥Use only supplied speakers. Using other speakers can damage

the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,

noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an

oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

–When adjusting the sound quality.

–When turning the unit on or off.

≥Do not stand on the base

and shake the speaker.

Be cautious when children

are near.

2 Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer.

Speaker-cable sticker

SUBWOOFER

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

[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. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Copper

Silver

Push!

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

Copper

Silver

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a

television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions

and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the

problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the

television.

Caution

≥The main unit and supplied speakers are only to be used

as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to

damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may

result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service

person if damage has occurred or if you experience a

sudden change in performance.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

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Other speaker setup options

≥Two screws are needed per speaker when attaching the

speakers to a wall.

[Note]

≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.

Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and

speakers.

≥When mounting the front and surround speakers to a wall, we recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling (➡ below).

≥Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall mounted front and surround speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables

from the pipes supplied with this system).

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to a wall

(➡ right diagram).

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the

walls and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be

fastened.

≥Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning the

appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a

surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper

attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.

1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the

rear of the front and surround speakers to prevent them

from falling over.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

Attaching to a wall

Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.

8–11 mm

30–35 mm

‰7.5–9.4 mm

Wall or pillar

Front speakers

Vertical

142 mm

Vertical

240 mm

Center speaker

Vertical

27 mm

Horizontal

185 mm

Surround speakers

Vertical

84 mm

Vertical

340 mm

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the

screws with the holes.

Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers

Move the speaker so that the screw is in

this position.

In this position, the speaker will likely fall

if moved to the left or right.

e.g. Front speaker

Screw eye (not included)

String (not included)

Rear side of the speaker

Approx. 150 mm

Wall

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STEP 3

Video connections

≥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.

∫ Recommended connection for your television

≥If your television does not have one of the terminals mentioned above, connect with the RF sockets only (➡page 12). However, when using

this connection, the picture received from a satellite receiver may not be clear, therefore we do not recommend it.

Q Link functions

Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 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.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)

≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)

≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)

≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)

≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

∫ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright

protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.

≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR, connect to the input terminals on

the television side, not the VCR side.

What kind of input terminal does your television have?

Required

cable(s)

Page No. for

connections

Page No. for TV

settings

Scart Highly recommended connection.

≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this

unit by connecting to an RGB compatible

television.

≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can

use a variety of useful functions.

Fully wired 21-

pin Scart lead

➡12

➡16

≥If it’s a Q Link

television ➡15

Component

video

These terminals provide a purer picture than

the S-Video terminal.

≥If your television is compatible with progressive

scan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video.

If you have a progressive compatible CRT

television, we cannot recommend this connection

as some flickering may occur.

3 video cables ➡13 ➡16

S-Video This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

video terminal.

S-Video cable ➡13 ➡16

Audio/Video The most basic connection.

Audio/Video

cable

➡13

➡16

AV IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

Television

Main unit

Television

VCR

Main unit

VCR

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STEP 3

Video connections

≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡below or page 13).

≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP

menu (➡page 50) after tuning is completed (➡ page 15, 16).

∫ To view satellite programmes

Press [HDD/DVD INPUT] to select the input channel “A2” for the

satellite receiver or put this unit in standby mode.

∫ RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G),

and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses

them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for

transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to the RF IN socket on this unit.

Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver

∏ Main unit∏ RF coaxial lead ∏ Video cable

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AUX

RF IN

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE)

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

AV IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

DVD/VCR

To the aerial

Aerial lead

Cooling fan

RF coaxial lead

Fully wired 21-pin

Scart lead

Fully wired 21-pin Scart lead

AV1 terminal

If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by

connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead you can see

video using RGB output on this unit (➡below).

To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)” from “AV1

Output” in the SETUP menu (➡ page 50) after tuning is

completed (➡ page 15, 16).

Television

Satellite receiver

Main unit

Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AUX

RF IN

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE)

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

Television

Cooling fan

RF coaxial lead

To the aerial

Aerial lead

RF coaxial lead

Satellite receiver

Main unit

indicates included accessories.

indicates accessories not included.

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Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡page 12).

∫ Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in

reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component

video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 54).

For progressive output (➡page 18)

≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).

≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 50) after tuning is

completed (➡ page 15, 16).

Connecting a television with VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and VCR

Connecting a digital receiver or decoder

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AUX

RF IN

RF OUT

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE)

AV4 IN

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF

RF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

R L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

To the aerial

Splitter

Video cable

Aerial

lead

Cooling fan

RF coaxial lead

Audio/Video cable

You can also connect with the AV2 terminal

on this unit using the 21-pin Scart lead.

S-Video

cable

Video cable

Television

VCR

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal

achieves a more vivid picture

than the VIDEO OUT terminal.

(Actual results depend on the

television.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace

or progressive output and provide a purer

picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal

(➡below).

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Use a splitter if

you also want to

connect the

aerial to your

VCR.

Main unit

Red

White

Ye ll o w

Red

White

Ye l l o w

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AUX

RF IN

RF OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/

INTERLACE)

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/EXT)

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

AV OUT

Digital receiver or decoder

21-pin Scart lead

Cooling fan

Main unit

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STEP 4

Radio and system connections

(Optional FM aerial connection➡ page 45)

≥Connect both AC mains leads to enjoy all the features of this

system. (The leads are the same.)

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is

turned off (approx. 7.5 W). To save power when the unit is not to be

used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

Set the unit to standby mode and remove the AC mains lead

once “BYE” disappears from the unit’s display.

You will need to reset some memory items in the unit after

plugging.

[Note[

After making the connections perform radio tuning (➡ page 44).

∏ System cable ∏ AM loop aerial ∏ FM indoor aerial ∏ AC mains leads

1 Connect the aerials.

2 Connect the system cable.

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AV1 (TV)

AV2 (DECODER/

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOPEXT

AM ANT FM ANT

AM loop aerial

Stand the aerial up on its

base.

Place the aerial where

reception is best.

Keep loose aerial cable away

from other wires and cables.

Click!

FM indoor aerial

Adhesive tape

Affix this end of

the aerial where

reception is best.

Main unit

Push up.

Insert the aerial cables fully.

Loosen the terminal with a

Phillips-head screwdriver.

White

Red

Tighten the terminal screw again.

Black

OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

AV4 IN

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOEXT

AM A

VIDEO S-VIDEO

S-VIDEOVIDEO

LOOP

ANT

GND

LOOEXT

AM A

System cable

Subwoofer

Catch

Catch is facing up

Catch is facing down

Main unit

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

3 Connect the AC mains leads.

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS

LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Subwoofer

AC IN terminal

Main unit

AC mains leads

To household

mains socket

(AC 230–240 V,

50 Hz)

Lights when the main

unit turns on.

AC IN terminal

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STEP

Channel reception settings

Preparation

≥Confirm that the aerial is connected correctly.

≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.

When connecting to a television that has the Q Link

function (➡page 55) with a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead

(➡page 12).

You can download the tuning data from the television.

The unit’s Auto Clock Setting function will automatically

synchronize the time and date with that of the receiving station

after tuning is completed.

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the

connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

Downloading from the television starts.

3 When downloading has been completed, the Owner ID

settings screen appears.

Press [1] and press the numbered

buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number.

≥Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget), as it is not

possible to return to the factory preset.

4 Press [ENTER] twice to store the PIN

number.

The cursor moves to “Name”.

5 Press [1].

6 Press [3, 4] to select a letter and

then press [1].

Repeat this to enter the name.

7 Press [ENTER] to store the name.

8 Press [4] and [1], and then repeat

steps 6, 7 to enter and store “House

No.” and “Postcode”.

9 Press [RETURN].

The Owner ID settings screen disappears.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ page 52).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡page 51)

∫ To restart Preset Download (➡page 51)

∫ If you connect other equipment to AV2 terminal

of this unit

Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” in the SETUP menu

to match the connected equipment (➡page 50).

∫ If there is interference or a very poor picture

appears on the TV screen

Refer to “Removing Interference” on page 17, and perform steps 1,

2 and 4 to stop the RF output. In step 2, press [0] to select “ss”.

Preset Download

(Setup with Q Link functions)

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

EXT LINK

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION

CREATE CHAP

C.FOCUS

REC MODE

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

TIME SLIP

AV2/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

MANUAL SKIP

REPEAT

MUTING

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

PRO LOGIC

VIDEO Plus +

SHIFT

DIRECT TV REC

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECK

HDD/DVD INPUT

AUDIO

S W. LEVEL

-/--

A B C D

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

OPEN/CLOS E

UPDOWN

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

REC

TIME SLIP

TUNE

CH CH

PULL-OPEN

RDS

3 4 2 1

ENTER

RETURN

Í/I

HOME

THEATER,

Numbered

buttons

Download

Pos 4

Download in progress, please wait.

RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Owner ID

RETURN : leave

PIN number

¢¢¢¢

Name

House No.

Postcode

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STEP

Channel reception settings

Preparation

≥Confirm that the aerial is connected correctly.

≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.

≥When connecting to a television with the VIDEO OUT,

S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

(➡page 13).

≥When connecting to a television that does not have

the Q Link function (➡page 55).

This unit’s Auto-Setup function automatically tunes all available TV

stations and synchronizes the time and date with that of the

receiving station after tuning is completed.

≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only

(➡page 12)

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the

connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on.

Auto-Setup starts. This takes about 5 minutes.

(When connecting to a television with RF socket only)

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

the RF output channel number shown on the unit’s display.

(When the Auto-Setup screen does not appear clearly even

after performing the above operations, re-tune the channel

until the Auto-Setup screen becomes clear.)

3 When Auto-Setup has been completed, the Owner ID

settings screen appears.

Press [1] and press the numbered

buttons to enter a 4-digit PIN number.

≥Make a note of the PIN number (don’t forget), as it is not

possible to return to the factory preset.

4 Press [ENTER] twice to store the PIN

number.

The cursor moves to “Name”.

5 Press [1].

6 Press [3, 4] to select a letter and

then press [1].

Repeat this to enter the name.

7 Press [ENTER] to store the name.

8 Press [4] and [1], and then repeat

steps 6, 7 to enter and store “House

No.” and “Postcode”.

9 Press [RETURN].

The Owner ID settings screen disappears.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

∫ If the clock setting menu appears

Set the clock manually (➡ page 52).

∫ To confirm that stations have been tuned

correctly (➡page 51)

∫ To restart Auto-Setup (➡ page 51)

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.

When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit for about 5

seconds.

≥All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password,

Owner ID and time settings return to the factory preset. The timer

recording programmes are also cancelled.

[When connecting to a television with RF socket only (➡page 12)]

∫ To enter the satellite station’s name (➡page 51)

The name of the satellite station is not set automatically. (“-- ---” will

appear under “Name” in the program list). After Auto-Setup is

completed, enter the name manually.

∫ If you connect other equipment to AV2 terminal

of this unit

Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” in the SETUP menu

to match the connected equipment (➡page 50).

Auto-Setup

(Setup without Q Link functions)

CHX, CHW

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

EXT LINK

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION

CREATE CHAP

C.FOCUS

REC MODE

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

TIME SLIP

AV2/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

MANUAL SKIP

REPEAT

MUTING

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

PRO LOGIC

VIDEO Plus +

SHIFT

DIRECT TV REC

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECK

HDD/DVD INPUT

AUDIO

S W. LEVEL

-/--

A B C D

AUXHDD DVD

FM/AM

OPEN/CLOS E

UPDOWN

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

REC

TIME SLIP

TUNE

CH CH

PULL-OPEN

RDS

3 4 2 1

ENTER

RETURN

Í/I

W X CH

FUNCTIONS

VIDEO Plusr

HOME

THEATER,

¢ CANCEL

Numbered

buttons

Auto-Setup

Ch 1

Auto-Setup in progress, please wait.

RETURN: to abort

RETURN

Owner ID

RETURN : leave

PIN number

¢¢¢¢

Name

House No.

Postcode

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≥When connecting to a television with RF socket only

(➡page 12)

In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor

picture may appear on the TV screen when this unit is connected.

Follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF

output channel) to remove the interference.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] for more than 5

seconds.

2 Press [W X CH] to select a channel

number, which differs by 2 or 3 from

the present channel number.

e.g. If the original channel number was 28, enter 31.

The test pattern screen disappears.

3 Re-tune your TV until you receive the

test pattern screen.

If you can’t see the test pattern screen clearly, repeat step 1

and 2 to select RF output channel again.

4 Press [ENTER] to finish this setting.

This unit doesn’t recognise VIDEO Plusr numbers for Satellite

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. As the settings indicated below are dummy timer

recordings, delete them in step 6.

Preparation

Turn on the Satellite receiver(s) or Cable TV box.

Select a correct station.

1 Press [VIDEO Plus+].

2 Press the numbered buttons to enter

a VIDEO Plusr number for a satellite

station (e.g. Sky One) or Cable TV

station.

Press [2] to move back to correct a digit.

3 Press [ENTER].

“-- ---” will appear under “Name”.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the channel or

AV input that is to be used for

recording from the satellite station or

Cable TV station.

5 Press [ENTER].

The channel or AV input corresponding to the VIDEO Plusr

number is memorised.

Repeat steps 1s5 above until you have set dummy timer

recordings for each of the satellite stations or Cable TV

stations that you will make VIDEO Plus+ recordings from.

6 Press [3, 4] to select each

programme that you have just set

and press [¢ CANCEL] to delete it

from the timer recording list.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN].

Removing Interference

TV screen

Picture with interference

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL

DVD

CH : 28

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

RF output channel number appears.

Test pattern screen appears.

Unit’s display

TV screen

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL

DVD

CH : 31

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

Clear picture

VIDEO Plusr numbers for Satellite/

Cable TV stations

VIDEO Plus

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

Remain HDD

12:53:00 15. 7. TUE

Enter

VIDEO Plus+

Number by using 0-9 keys.

TIMER

RECORDING

12:54:00 15. 7. TUE

Programme Name

ModeStopStartName Date

PDC

HDD

DVD

20:0019:0015/ 7 TUE SP

OFF HDD

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

Remain HDD

20:0019:0015/ 7 TUE01

Mode

Disc

space

StopStartNo. Name Date

TIMER

RECORDING

12:55:00 15. 7. TUE

New Timer Programme

OFF

PDC

HDD

DVD

1:58 SP

DVD

30:24 SP

Remain HDD

AV2

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STEP 6

Set up to match your television and remote control

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect

and press [ENTER].

≥16:9: 16:9 widescreen television

≥4:3: 4:3 standard aspect television

[HDD] [RAM] Titles are recorded as they appear on screen.

[DVD-V] Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan

& Scan (unless prohibited by the producer of the

disc) (➡ page 54).

≥Letterbox: 4:3 aspect television

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style

(➡page 54).

You can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals to an LCD/plasma television

or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan (➡ page 54).

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection”

and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Progressive”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and

press [ENTER].

Output becomes progressive.

[Note]

≥When connected to a regular television (CRT: Cathode ray tube)

or a multi system television using PAL mode, even if it is

progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some

flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if this occurs (➡page 33).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an

incompatible television.

≥There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

if “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu is set to “RGB (without

component)”. Set this item to either “Video (with component)” or

“S-Video (with component)” (➡ page 50).

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT,

S-VIDEO OUT or AV1 terminal, output will be interlace

irrespective of the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Selecting television type and aspect

VOLUME

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY/

SLOW/SEARCH

CANCEL

123

789

HOME THEATER TV

EXT LINK

MULTI REAR

DUBBING

S.POSITION

CREATE CHAP

C.FOCUS

REC MODE

CH SELECT

RETURN

ERASE

TIMER

TIME SLIP

AV2/OPT

TOP MENU

ENTER

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

MIX

2CH

REC

TEST

MANUAL SKIP

REPEAT

MUTING

AUXFM/AMDVDHDD

DISPLAY

PRO LOGIC

VIDEO Plus +

SHIFT

DIRECT TV REC

FM MODE

SUB MENU

STATUS

EQ/SFC

PROG/CHECK

HDD/DVD INPUT

AUDIO

S W. LEVEL

-/--

A B C D

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3 4 2 1

ENTER

HOME

THEATER,

Numbered

buttons

HDD

DVD

Recording

Dubbing

Edit

Playback

FUNCTIONS

Disc Remaining 34:00 SP

ENTER

RETURN

TIMER RECORDING

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

DUBBING

FLEXIBLE REC

Setting

SETUP

DISC MANAGEMENT

SETUP

Others

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Tuning

Manual

Auto-Setup Restart

Download

TAB

SELECT

RETURN

To enjoy progressive video

SETUP

Others

Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Tuning

TV Aspect

16:9

4:3

Letterbox

Connection

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

16:9 WIDE TV

4:3 TV

16:9

4:3

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You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn

the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the

television channel and change the television volume.

Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

2 Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í], enter the code

with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Manufacturer and Code No.

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat

the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote

control is not compatible with your television.

∫ The 3 methods for switching to the AV input on

your Panasonic TV

Your Panasonic TV uses one of 3 different methods for switching

between TV reception and the AV input(s). Perform the operations

steps listed for the switching methods A, B and C below to

determine which one your Panasonic TV uses.

Preparation

Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “TV”.

A Press [AV] to switch to the AV input. Each press of [AV]

switches between TV reception and AV input(s).

B (for the remote control code No.45)

1 Press [AV]. Colour bars for selecting the AV input appear on the

TV screen.

2 Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen to select the

desired AV input from the displayed colour bars for the AV input

by pressing [A], [B], [C] or [D] on the remote control.

C (for the remote control code No.01)

1 Press [AV]. The last previously selected AV input indication

appears on the TV screen. The indications for selecting another

AV input also appear, but they disappear a few seconds later.

2 Before the indications for selecting another AV input disappear,

press [A], [B], [C] or [D] to select the desired AV input.

With the following four buttons, you can move and select as follows:

[A]: Move left [C]: Move up

[B]: Move down [D]: Move right

If other Panasonic products are placed close together, change the

remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the

two must match). Under normal circumstances use the factory set

code “DVD 1”.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

“SETUP” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and

press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote

Control” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to

select the code

(“DVD 1”, “DVD

2” or “DVD 3”)

and press [ENTER].

6 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and

hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or

[3]) for more than 2 seconds.

7 Press [ENTER].

∫ When the following indicator appears on the

unit’s display

The unit’s remote

control code

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s

(➡step 6).

[Note]

Executing “Shipping Condition” in the SETUP menu returns the

main unit code to “DVD 1”. Change the remote control code to 1

(➡step 6).

Television operation

Brand Code

Panasonic 01, 02, 03, 04, 45

AIWA 35

AKAI 27, 30

BLAUPUNKT 09

BRANDT 10, 15

BUSH 05, 06

CURTIS 31

DESMET 05, 31, 33

DUAL 05, 06

ELEMIS 31

FERGUSON 10

GOLDSTAR/LG 31

GOODMANS 05, 06, 31

GRUNDIG 09

HITACHI 22, 23, 31, 40, 41, 42

INNO HIT 34

IRRADIO 30

ITT 25

JVC 17, 39

LOEWE 07

METZ 28, 31

MITSUBISHI 06, 19, 20

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25, 26, 27

NORDMENDE 10

ORION 37

PHILIPS 05, 06

PHONOLA 31, 33

PIONEER 38

PYE 05, 06

RADIOLA 05, 06

SABA 10

SALORA 26

SAMSUNG 31, 32, 43

SANSUI 05, 31, 33

SANYO 21

SBR 06

SCHNEIDER 05, 06, 29, 30, 31

SELECO 06, 25

SHARP 18

SIEMENS 09

SINUDYNE 05, 06, 33

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

THOMSON 10, 15, 44

TOSHIBA 16

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 05, 06

When other Panasonic products

respond to this remote control

SETUP

Disc

Tuning

Remote Control

Others

Press “±” and “ENTER” together

for more than 2 seconds on the remote

control.

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HDD and disc information

≥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.

∫ Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon

what you require.

§1

You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available

space does not increase after erasing.

§2

Only on DVD-RAM compatible players.

§3

After finalizing the disc (➡ page 43, 54).

§4

Only one is recorded (➡ page 50, Bilingual Audio Selection).

§5

CPRM (➡ page 54) compatible discs only.

§6

The picture is recorded in 4:3 aspect.

[Note]

When “DVD-R Rec for High Speed mode” is set to “On” the

restrictions on secondary audio recording, etc. are also applied to

DVD-RAM. Turn this setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to

DVD-R is not necessary when recording a programme (➡ page 49).

∫ Protection [RAM] (Cartridge discs)

With the write-protect tab in the protect position,

you cannot record to, edit, or erase from the

disc.

Play automatically starts when inserted in the

unit.

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording discs). Close the

session or finalize the disc after recording.

Play may be impossible on some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the

condition of the recording.

≥The producer of the material can control how discs are played. So

you may not always be able to control play as described in these

operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Type Logo

Indicated in

these

instructions

Instructions

Hard disk drive (HDD)

≥80 GB

– [HDD]

Temporary storage

≥You can record up to 142 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode] (➡ page 23, Recording modes and

approximate recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 23).

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”. You can transfer

(dub) a recorded title to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from

the HDD. (➡ page 54).

DVD-RAM

≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm

≥2.8 GB, 8 cm

[RAM]

Re-writable discs for backup use

≥You can record up to 16 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode on double-sided disc. You cannot

record or play continuously on two sides.] (➡ page 23, Recording modes and approximate

recording times).

≥You can perform chasing playback or Time Slip (➡ page 23).

≥Scratch and dust resistant cartridge discs and large capacity double sided discs (9.4 GB)

are commercially available.

≥You can record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” when using CPRM

(Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible discs (➡ page 54). You cannot

transfer (dub) a recorded title.

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–3k recording speed discs.

≥You can transfer (dub) up to 24 k recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (➡ page 39).

DVD-R

≥4.7 GB, 12 cm

≥1.4 GB, 8 cm

[DVD-R]

One time recording discs for backup use (recordable until the disc is full)

≥You can record up to 8 hours [in EP (8 Hour) mode].

≥By finalizing the disc, you can play it in a DVD player as DVD-Video (Play only)

(➡ page 43, 54).

≥You cannot record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”.

≥This unit is compatible with 1k–4k recording speed discs.

≥You can transfer (dub) up to 32 k recording speed by using a high speed recording

compatible disc (➡ page 39).

(Y: Possible, t: Impossible) DVD-RAM DVD-R

Re-writable Yt

Edit Y§1

Play on other players

§2

§3

Recording both M1 and M2 of

bilingual broadcast

§4

Recording broadcasts that allow

one copy

§5

Recording 16:9 aspect picture Y§6

PROTECT

Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm)

Disc

type

Logo

Indicated in

these

instructions

Instructions

DVD-

Audio

[DVD-A] High fidelity music discs

DVD-

Video

[DVD-V]

High quality movie and music

discs

Video

[VCD]

Recorded music and video

(including CD-R/RW)

Audio

[CD]

Recorded audio and music

(including CD-R/RW)

–

CD-R and CD-RW with music

recorded in MP3 (➡ page 31)

Discs that cannot be played

≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring

≥

Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (

➡

page 54, Finalize)

≥DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”

≥DVD-ROM ≥DVD-RW ≥iR ≥iRW

≥CD-ROM ≥CDV ≥CD-G ≥Photo CD

≥CVD ≥SVCD ≥SACD ≥MV-Disc

≥PD ≥Divx Video Disc, etc.

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