Panasonic SC-HT500 Troubleshooting guide, Reference, Power, Operation, Sound

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Troubleshooting guide

Reference

RQT6835

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.

Power

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.

9

The unit is automatically

≥The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer.

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switched to the standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

No response when buttons

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

—

pressed.

≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external

—

 

factor.

 

 

Reset procedure:

 

 

Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.

 

 

Alternatively, press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead,

 

 

and then reconnect it.

 

No operations can be performed

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

9

with the remote control.

≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.

9

 

≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

—

 

 

 

Cannot switch on the television

≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.

—

with the remote control.

 

 

Play doesn’t start (or stops

≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

—

immediately) when you press

≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

5

[1] (play).

≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region

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number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit

 

 

on the rear panel.

 

 

≥The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

5

 

≥Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.

13

 

≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

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Cannot select alternative

≥This function is dependent on software availability.

—

languages.

≥Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.

13

No menu play.

≥This function is dependent on software availability.

—

No subtitles.

≥This function is dependent on software availability.

—

 

≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.

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The position of the subtitles is

≥Change the position of the subtitles with “Subtitle Position” in the GUI screen.

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incorrect.

 

 

 

 

 

Soundtrack and/or subtitle

≥This function is dependent on software availability.

—

language is not the one selected

 

 

with the SETUP menus.

 

 

Cannot change angle.

≥This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles

—

 

recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

 

 

 

 

The SETUP menu cannot be

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

—

accessed.

≥Cancel all group, program and random play.

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Cannot add markers.

≥You cannot add markers while playing a play list or if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear on the

—

 

unit’s display.

 

 

 

 

There are already markers. [RAM]

≥The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can clear them

—

 

but reappear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or open the disc tray.

 

Marker numbers I added are

≥The unit numbers markers by time so they change when you add and delete them.

—

different when I call them up.

 

 

[RAM]

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select random or

≥You cannot select random or program play with some DVD-Video.

—

program play.

 

 

Folders deeper than the eighth

≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

—

layer on a data CD are not

 

 

displayed correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

You have forgotten your ratings

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the unit and [S10] on the

—

password.

remote control for about 3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit

 

Reset all the SETUP settings to

off and on again.

 

Factory Preset.

All settings will return to the default values.

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

≥Check the connections.

7

Distorted sound.

≥Turn the volume up.

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≥Turn muting off.

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≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

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Causes include:

 

 

–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.

 

 

–Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.

 

 

–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.

 

 

–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

 

 

 

 

Humming heard during play.

≥An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and cords

—

 

away from the subwoofer.

 

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Contents Region number supported by this unit ExampleMain unit Front speakersCenter speaker Active subwooferAccessories Table of contentsHow to replace the fuse Before useEB area code model only Disc information ≥Use only supplied speakers Positioning for best effectMain unit Center speakerConnecting the speakers Attaching the stickers to the speaker cablesSpeaker cables ≥3k 4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables Front LConnecting a television with a Video in terminal Connecting a television with Scart terminalConnecting a television with an S-VIDEO in terminal Conserving power Use+ 3R6,AA,UM-3 batteries Do not Be Sure to Read Mains Lead on Before ConnectionAttaching to a wall Screw a screw not included into the wallFit the speaker securely onto Screw with the hole or holesPress Enter and then Setup to end the settings TV TypeTV Aspect To return to the previous screenRemote control Control reference guideMain unit SubwooferAdjust the volume Discs-Basic playPress 1 play To pause playStarting play from a selected item Press the numbered buttons to select the itemPosition Memory function Press Position Memory to memorize a positionSkipping items Fast forward and rewind-SEARCHSlow-motion play Frame-by-frame viewingDiscs-Convenient functions Repeat playPress Repeat To repeat only your favorite tracks/chaptersAll group play Program playRandom play Press the numbered buttons to select a title or a groupVariable Zoom function Press Zoom to select the aspect ratioMarking places to play again Press 2, 1 to select Marker and press EnterSubtitles SoundtracksWMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus To use the contents screen to find a track Order of playUsing the play list menu Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAMSelecting a program to play Using GUI Graphical User Interface screens Common proceduresProgress indicator Using GUI Graphical User Interface screens Disc informationUnit information EnterTo change the user mode Manual tuning Preset tuningRadio Sound field RDS broadcastingPress RDS Dolby Digital and DTSSpeaker level adjustments Dolby Pro LogicPress ÎPL Super SurroundSound quality Muting the volume Sleep timerUsing headphones Convenient functionsChanging settings Menus Items Options DiscAudio DisplayPress Setup to show the menus Changing settingsCancel SetupEntering a password Ratings Changing the delay time Speaker SettingLanguage code list Operating a television or video cassette recorder Operating a televisionOperating a video cassette recorder AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire FM outdoor antenna Using a television antennaOptional antenna connections 75 ≠ coaxial cableTroubleshooting guide PowerReference OperationMaintenance Glossary Safety precautions Specifications F0103NK0

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