Panasonic SC-HT500 Using GUI Graphical User Interface screens, Common procedures

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Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens

 

AV SYSTEM

TV

VCR/AUX

 

SLEEP

TV/AV

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

 

FL DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

MIX 2CH

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

Numbered

REPEAT

 

 

 

buttons

 

7

8

9

 

 

POSITION

CANCEL

 

S10/-/--

 

MEMORY

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

DIRECT

 

 

PLAY LIST

 

NAVIGATOR

 

 

 

 

342 1

ENTER

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

RETURN

 

DISPLAY

 

 

TV VOL r

RETURN

TV VOL s

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

MUTING

C.S.M.

SFC

LEVEL

 

S.SRND

PL

C.FOCUS

CH SELECT

 

TEST

 

FM MODE

ZOOM

GROUP

AUDIO

 

SETUP

 

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

 

GUI screens are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information.

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

[>Disc information (page 24)

l;

lProgress indicator (right)

l;

lUnit information (page 24)

l;

{=Original display

2 [Unit\information\only]

While the leftmost icon is highlighted

Press [3, 4] to select the menu.

Each time you press the button: [>Play menu

l;:

lDisplay menu

l;:

lAudio menu

l;:

{>Picture menu

3 Press [2, 1] to select the item.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.

Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3, 4].

Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing [3, 4].

Some items require different operations. Read the explanations on the following pages.

For your reference

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are also effective for setting. After entering the numbers, press [ENTER] to register the setting.

To clear the menus

operations

Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.

 

To change the position of the icons

 

1

Press [2, 1] to select the rightmost icon.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Press [3, 4] to move the icons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(There are 5 positions.)

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progress indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates how far you have played through an item.

Example [DVD-V]

1

2

2

1 : 46 : 50

2

3

4

5

1Current position [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

2 PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Play list number [RAM]

T:Title number [DVD-V]Track number [VCD] [CD]

G:Group number [DVD-A][WMA] [MP3]

3T: Track number in group [DVD-A][WMA] [MP3]

C:Chapter number [DVD-V]

4Condition – play, pause, or slow/search

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

Play speed (below)

5Changing the time display [RAM] [DVD-A][DVD-V][VCD] [CD]

Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the program, play list, track or title (or chapter during program and random play).

Elapsed play time [WMA] [MP3]

(display only, cannot be changed)

Changing play speed

[DVD-V](Dolby Digital only)

You can slow down or speed up play.

During play

Press [2] (slower) or [1] (faster).

There are five speeds:

k0.8()k0.9()k1.0 (normal speed)()k1.2()k1.4

After you change the speed, output is in stereo. Sound is stereo as long as “k1.0” is orange.

To return to normal play (surround sound), press [1] (play) or [ENTER].

Normal play is also restored when you return the speed to x1.0 and clear the progress indicator.

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Contents Example Region number supported by this unitActive subwoofer Main unitFront speakers Center speakerTable of contents AccessoriesEB area code model only How to replace the fuseBefore use Disc information Center speaker ≥Use only supplied speakersPositioning for best effect Main unitFront L Connecting the speakersAttaching the stickers to the speaker cables Speaker cables ≥3k 4-m cables ≥2k10-m cablesConnecting a television with an S-VIDEO in terminal Connecting a television with a Video in terminalConnecting a television with Scart terminal Be Sure to Read Mains Lead on Before Connection Conserving powerUse + 3R6,AA,UM-3 batteries Do notScrew with the hole or holes Attaching to a wallScrew a screw not included into the wall Fit the speaker securely ontoTo return to the previous screen Press Enter and then Setup to end the settingsTV Type TV AspectSubwoofer Remote controlControl reference guide Main unitTo pause play Adjust the volumeDiscs-Basic play Press 1 playPress Position Memory to memorize a position Starting play from a selected itemPress the numbered buttons to select the item Position Memory functionFrame-by-frame viewing Skipping itemsFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Slow-motion playTo repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters Discs-Convenient functionsRepeat play Press RepeatPress the numbered buttons to select a title or a group All group playProgram play Random playPress 2, 1 to select Marker and press Enter Variable Zoom functionPress Zoom to select the aspect ratio Marking places to play againSoundtracks SubtitlesWMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus Order of play To use the contents screen to find a trackSelecting a program to play Using the play list menuPlaying the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM Progress indicator Using GUI Graphical User Interface screensCommon procedures Enter Using GUI Graphical User Interface screensDisc information Unit informationTo change the user mode Radio Manual tuningPreset tuning Dolby Digital and DTS Sound fieldRDS broadcasting Press RDSSuper Surround Speaker level adjustmentsDolby Pro Logic Press ÎPLSound quality Convenient functions Muting the volumeSleep timer Using headphonesDisplay Changing settingsMenus Items Options Disc AudioSetup Press Setup to show the menusChanging settings CancelLanguage code list Entering a password RatingsChanging the delay time Speaker Setting Operating a video cassette recorder Operating a television or video cassette recorderOperating a television 75 ≠ coaxial cable AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wireFM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Optional antenna connectionsOperation Troubleshooting guidePower ReferenceMaintenance Glossary Safety precautions Specifications F0103NK0

SC-HT500 specifications

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