Panasonic Sc Ht500 Operating Instructions

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Changing settings
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which 
it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 32 for details on 
menu operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
§1For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe
Menus Items Options
Disc
Audio
Choose the preferred audio...

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Changing settings
See page 31 for menu and option details.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.
The screen changes to display the menu.
3Press [3, 4] to select the item you 
want to change and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 
option and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL...

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[DVD-V]
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before 
you press [ENTER].
≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
≥Do not forget your password.
2 Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
[DVD-V]
(center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, 
except for the...

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Operating a television or video cassette recorder
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this remote 
control.)
Preparation
≥Face the remote control at this unit and press [TV]. The button 
lights and “TV” appears on the unit’s display. You can now operate 
the television.
≥Face the remote control at the television for the following 
operations.
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í AV...

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Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
[Note]
Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
EXT LOOP
FM ANT (75   )AM ANT
A
5 – 12 m
AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other 
convenient location. Leave the loop antenna 
connected.
75 ≠ coaxial cable
(not included)
FM outdoor antenna (Using a 
television antenna)...

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below 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.
PowerPage
Operation
Sound
No power.≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.9
The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.≥The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer. 30
No response when buttons 
pressed.≥Some operations may...

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Picture
Listening to the radio
Unit displays
Television displays
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that 
came with the cloth carefully. Picture distorted.≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.—
No picture.≥Check the connection.
≥Make sure the television is on.
≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.8
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The...

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Glossary
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can 
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can 
be recorded on one disc using this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 
2 channels and then is restored to 4...

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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTIONRMS Output Power : Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion1 kHz Front CH 50 W per channel (6 ≠)
1 kHz Surround CH 50 W per channel (6 ≠)
1 kHz Center CH 100 W per channel (6 ≠)
100 Hz Subwoofer CH 200 W per channel (4 ≠)
Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power 500 W
RMS Output Power Stereo Mode :
1 kHz Front CH  40 W per channel (6 ≠)
100 Hz Subwoofer CH 200 W per channel (4 ≠)
Total RMS Stereo Mode Power280 W
DIN Output Power : Dolby Digital...

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RQT6835-B
F0103NK0 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and 
other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS 
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater 
Systems, Inc. C...