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  • Panasonic SAHT1500 | Receiver W/hd&dvd Rec - Page 1
    reading the Setup Guide. Operating Instructions Recordable DVD Home Theater System Model No. SC-HT1500 RECORDING PLAYING EDITING & TRANSFERRING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS RADIO & SOUND SETTINGS Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read
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    Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ RQT7619 2 System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Active subwoofer SC-HT1500 SA-HT1500 SB-FS1500 SB-PC1500 SB-PS1500 SB-WA1500 Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the
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    41 Channel captions 42 Troubleshooting guide 46 Frequently asked questions 50 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . 50 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . 51 Index Backcover Product Service Backcover Useful features This Recordable DVD Home Theater System records high quality images
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    to the grounding system of the building, radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
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    recording and play HOME THEATER TV POWER DISPLAY HDD/DVD INPUT TV/VIDEO HDD DVD FM control button (➡ page 37) DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU FM MODE SUB MENU ENTER CH SELECT RETURN MIX L1/OPT 2CH TEST PRO LOGIC PROG/CHECK STATUS CM SKIP TV GUIDE TIME SLIP REC MODE ERASE REC MULTI
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    unit starts TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup. Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On ScreenTM system, complete the setup. You cannot use timer recording unless the setup is completed. Which country is your DVD Recorder located in? USA Canada ≥ZIP (Postal) code Please enter the 5-digit
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    , SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. The TV Guide On Screen and VCR Plusr systems are protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 6,331,877; 6,239,794
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    channel and change the television volume. 1 Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to "TV". 2 Point the remote control at the television While pressing [Í POWER], enter the code with the numbered buttons. e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1] Manufacturer and Code No. Panasonic PHILIPS (RC-5) 03 National 01, 02 RCA 05
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    you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully. Discs that cannot be played ≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5z) ≥3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (➡ page 45, Finalize
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    of problem, save all content to the DVD disc. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable. RQT7619 10 ∫ Setup moving the unit 1 Turn the unit off. (Wait until "BYE" disappears from the display.) 2 Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. 3 Move only
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    parts cloth, read the instructions that came with to record or play discs. Use the DVD-RAM/ ≥Start your volume control at a low setting trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. patent home Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC-HT1500
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    THEATER, TV] to "HOME THEATER". ≥Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list ➡ page 19, Selecting the TV Guide On ScreenTM system start up pattern. 1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording
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    recording, the recorded sound will also change. [DVD-R] [HDD] [RAM] (When recording sound in LPCM) [HDD] [RAM] (When "DVD-R High-Speed Recording" is set to "On") Select the audio (Main or SAP) in "Select MTS" in the SETUP [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Reviewing the recorded images while recording- Time Slip 1
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    the unit in play, it is not recorded. e.g.: Connecting to the L2 input terminals POWER PULL-OPEN REC TIME SLIP CH CH OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR TUNE HDD DVD FM/AM AUX DOWN UP S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO R AUDIO IN L2 Yellow White Red PHONES S-Video cable§ Audio/Video cable
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    unit off by pressing [Í POWER]. ≥When using the cable TV box, make sure the cable TV box is turned on. To check, change or delete the program ➡ page 18 To utilize TV Guide On ScreenTM system, see also page 19. Notes on timer recording ➡ page 17 ∫ To cancel recording when recording has already begun
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    SSHHIIFFTT EEQQ//SSFFCC SS WW.. LLEEVVEELL MRMREEUUPPTTEEIINNAAGGTT VCR Plusr 3 4 2 1 ENTER TV GUIDE CHAPTER RECORDING Manually programming timer recordings 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. MESSAGES SCHEDULE LISTINGS FAVORITES RECORD SET TIMER Sat 2:00pm Dodzilla Once R Sat 3:00pm Bull house Weekly RW
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    ). In addition, when recording to DVD-R, the unit cannot record the part at the beginning of the later program (approximately 15 seconds). Program Program Not recorded [DVD-R] Recorded Recorded Not recorded ≥If you set DST (Daylight Saving Time) to ON when manually setting the clock (➡ page
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    .A.FFUUOODDCCIIOOUUSS SSHHIIFFTT EEQQ//SSFFCC SS WW.. LLEEVVEELL MRMREEUUPPTTEEIINNAAGGTT PAGE X WCH 3 4 2 1 ENTER TV GUIDE CHAPTER Check, change or delete a program 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. MESSAGES SCHEDULE LISTINGS FAVORITES RECORD 4/3 11:00pm Sat 2:00pm Sat 3:00pm Sat 3:30pm Sat 4:00pm SET
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    timer recording SETUP" and press [4]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select "Review options" and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the option and press [ENTER]. ≥On: Turns on auto start up. ≥Off: Turns off auto start up. ∫ Reading messages You may receive messages regarding new TV Guide On ScreenTM system
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    ≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to "HOME THEATER". ≥Press [RETURN] to exit the television program list if it is displayed on the television. To turn off auto start up of the television program list ➡ page 19, Selecting the TV Guide On ScreenTM system start up pattern. 1 Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select
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    DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] Frame-by-frame [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD " from the "Blue Background" in the SETUP menu (➡ page 41). Play images Current cannot change the channel being received while recording. 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press
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    High-Speed Recording" is set to "On" (➡ page 40). Using headphones 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo VOLUME POWER PULL-OPEN REC TIME SLIP CH CH OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECTOR TUNE VOLUME HDD DVD FM/AM AUX DOWN UP PHONES
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    kHz ≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracks and 99 groups ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session. ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing. ≥Depending on recording, some items may not be playable. ≥Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are
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    messages off information cannot be recorded using this unit. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn default still picture on the disc. PBC (Playback control ➡ page 45) [VCD] Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off. § You may have
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    are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies messages Status messages appear on the television during operation to show the condition of the unit. Press [STATUS]. The display changes each time you press the button. ≥Displayed information are examples. HDD REC PLAY LR DVD REC HDD/Disc indication Recording
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    RAM] [DVD-R] (Depends on the state of recording.) -Titles: 99 -Chapters: Approximately 1000 (Depends on the state of recording.) [Note other pages. Multiple editing Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;]. (Repeat.) A check mark appears. Press [;] again to cancel. 3 Press [SUB MENU], then [3, 4]
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    Name [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] Set up Protection§ Cancel Protection§ [HDD] [RAM] Shorten [HDD] [RAM] Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] ➡ page 30, Entering text 008 10 10/27 Mon 8 10/27 Mo You can remove unnecessary parts of the recording such as commercials. 1 Press [ENTER] at the start point and
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    9, disc ➡ page 35). [RAM] 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. HDD DVD DISC SPACE LEFT HDD Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR 52:00 SP Record TIMER RECORDING TV GUIDE EPG Dubbing / Edit DUBBING FLEXIBLE RECORDING PLAY LIST Set up SETUP DISC SETTING RQT7619 28 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select "PLAY
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    Editing and playing play lists/chapters 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select "PLAY LIST" and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the play list. To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 4. PLAY LIST HDD 01 Play List View - - - - Play List View screen 10/27 Mon
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    You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [HDD] [RAM] Title Play list Disc Characters 64 64 64 [DVD-R] Title Disc Characters 44 40 If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown on some screens. 1 Show Enter Name screen. Title Select "Enter Name" in step
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    page 35, 45). §Before recording to HDD, set "DVD-R HighSpeed Recording" to "On" (➡ page 40). §Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that is not record for a long period of time on 1 disc. For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (➡ page 13). e.g., 1 hour TV
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    the remaining disc space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below. [HDD] > [RAM]: High speed mode [HDD] > [DVD-R]: DVD-R High-Speed Recording setting On Off High speed mode Same recording mode used as when recording the source title (XP-EP, FR). ≥Play lists are transferred
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    the check mark is cancelled. Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R [DVD-V] are also recorded. ≥Almost all DVD-Video on recorded until the set time is reached.) To end transfer (dubbing) manually Press [∫]. [Note] ≥The screen on the right (screen saver) is recorded at the beginning. ≥Recorded
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    DVD DISC SPACE LEFT HDD Play back DIRECT NAVIGATOR 52:00 SP Record TIMER RECORDING TV GUIDE EPG Dubbing / Edit DUBBING FLEXIBLE RECORDING PLAY LIST Set up SETUP disc has been formatted, the contents cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents on the disc are erased
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    the AC power supply cord while the message "Finalizing the disc" is on the television. This will render the disc unusable. ≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ≥You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer's equipment. ≥If you finalize a recorded DVD-R on Panasonic equipment other
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    OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECTOR TUNE VOLUME HDD DVD FM/AM AUX DOWN UP VOLUME DOWN, UP Preparation ≥Turn off TV while using radio since noise may occur. ≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to "HOME THEATER". ≥Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM" as the source. Manual tuning 1 Press [6] or [5] to select the
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    Dolby Digital and DTS ≥Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in cinemas. ≥This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems. Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark
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    control reference on page 37. Center Focus (Discs where the dialogue is recorded multi-channel discs -2-channel discs with Dolby Pro Logic II on M.V.REAR RADIO in three horizontal steps. Adjusting the subwoofer level Press [S W.LEVEL]. Each time the other sound field systems. ≥Dolby Pro Logic
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    . Antenna System§2 Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Auto Channel Setting§1 (➡ page 41) Preset Channel Captions§2 (➡ page 42) Manual Channel Captions§2 (➡ page 42) ≥TV ≥CATV j j j Set Up Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Remote Control Code
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    We recommend turning the setting "Off" when recording to media other than DVD-R. You cannot transfer (dub) titles to a DVD-R using the high speed mode if you recorded the program on a DVD recorder that does not have the "DVD-R High-Speed Recording" function, even when transferring (dubbing) to the
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    the time difference from Greenwich meantime (GMT). 2 Press [Í POWER] to turn the unit on. 3 Complete the TV Guide On ScreenTM system setup (until [ENTER] is pressed after the "Watch TV" message screen is displayed). [Note] You can set timer recording only manually after you set the unit with "Auto
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    completed. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select "SETUP" and press [ENTER] SETUP Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen TV GUIDE Setting Antenna System CATV Auto Channel Setting Channel Captions Preset Channel Captions Manual Channel Captions 3 Press [3, 4] to select "Channel
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    equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. HDD, DVD L1/OPT SHIFT HHOOMMEE TTHHEEAATTEERR TTVV PPOOWWEERR connections in Setup Guide, page 10. Cable TV box or satellite receiver OPTICAL OUT For recording Audio cable For play red white red white Tape deck Optical digital
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    speaker system, Bass-ref. 20 cm (77/8q) CONE type 84 dB/W (1.0 m) 34 Hz-220 Hz (j16 dB) 38 Hz-190 Hz (j10 dB) 285 mmk418 mmk475 mm (117/32qk1615/32qk1811/16q) Approx. 14.4 kg (31.7 Ib.) ∫ GENERAL Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: Main unit [SA-HT1500]: 36 W Subwoofer [SB-WA1500
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    can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. When recording on this unit (HDD) and DVD. These perform the reading and writing of data. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is
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    fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer. ≥There is no signal input to the L1 OPTICAL IN terminal. ➡ Make sure to check the connections and if the power of the connected equipment is turned on. - 10 10 - - - 9 - - - Setup Guide - Troubleshooting guide Before requesting
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    off nearby televisions, video cassette recorders, satellite receivers and computers. ≥Radio and sound field system settings are stored to memory after pressing [Í POWER]. Do not remove the AC power supply cords until "BYE" disappears from the unit's display. ≥Check the connections. ≥Press [AUDIO] to
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    Troubleshooting guide Radio and sound Cannot switch audio. Humming heard during play. Beginning of audio is cut off when receiving audio from a digital broadcast using the optical connection. Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn't work. ≥You cannot switch the audio in
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    recording manually after you set the unit using "Auto Channel Setting". - Setup Guide, 6 - 41 ≥The unit cannot find the correct IR code for the cable TV box. Consult your service provider. - ≥Even if you do not want to use the TV Guide On ScreenTM system, you need to complete the 6 TV Guide
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    DVD-R, you cannot. Change before recording with "Select MTS" in the SETUP menu. ≥Select "Off" in "Review options" menu, so that TV Guide On ScreenTM system appears only when you press [TV GUIDE]. ≥Set the unit with "Auto Channel Setting". Note that you can set timer recording only manually after
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    Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080
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    Recording 17 Remote control code 8 Repeat play 21 Resume play function 21 Seat position 38 SETUP menu 39 Shorten (titles 27 Simultaneous rec and play 13 Sound Field Control 37 Sound track 24 Speaker delay time 41 Speaker level adjustment 38 Status messages 25 Subtitle 24 Subwoofer
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INTRO
RECORDING
PLAYING
EDITING &
TRANSFERRING
CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS
RADIO &
SOUND
SETTINGS
INFO
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.
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.
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 “
1
”.
≥
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “
1
” or
“
ALL
”.
Example:
[For\U.S.A.]only]
The warranty can be found on page 51.
[For\Canada]only]
The warranty can be found on page 50.
1
ALL
2
4
1
RQT7619-P
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