Panasonic SC-HT500 operating instructions Glossary Safety precautions

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Glossary

 

Safety precautions

 

 

 

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 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.

One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames.

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

 

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with

 

DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

 

I: Intra coded picture

 

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when

 

 

adjusting the picture.

 

P: Predictive coded picture

 

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.

 

Reference

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and

 

 

P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

 

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

 

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on

 

CDs.

 

Playback control (PBC)

 

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and

 

information with menus.

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Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Contents Region number supported by this unit ExampleCenter speaker Main unitFront speakers Active subwooferAccessories Table of contentsEB area code model only How to replace the fuseBefore use Disc information Main unit ≥Use only supplied speakersPositioning for best effect Center speakerSpeaker cables ≥3k 4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables Connecting the speakersAttaching the stickers to the speaker cables Front LConnecting a television with an S-VIDEO in terminal Connecting a television with a Video in terminalConnecting a television with Scart terminal + 3R6,AA,UM-3 batteries Do not Conserving powerUse Be Sure to Read Mains Lead on Before ConnectionFit the speaker securely onto Attaching to a wallScrew a screw not included into the wall Screw with the hole or holesTV Aspect Press Enter and then Setup to end the settingsTV Type To return to the previous screenMain unit Remote controlControl reference guide SubwooferPress 1 play Adjust the volumeDiscs-Basic play To pause playPosition Memory function Starting play from a selected itemPress the numbered buttons to select the item Press Position Memory to memorize a positionSlow-motion play Skipping itemsFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Frame-by-frame viewingPress Repeat Discs-Convenient functionsRepeat play To repeat only your favorite tracks/chaptersRandom play All group playProgram play Press the numbered buttons to select a title or a groupMarking places to play again Variable Zoom functionPress Zoom to select the aspect ratio 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 playSelecting 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 Unit information Using GUI Graphical User Interface screensDisc information EnterTo change the user mode Radio Manual tuningPreset tuning Press RDS Sound fieldRDS broadcasting Dolby Digital and DTSPress ÎPL Speaker level adjustmentsDolby Pro Logic Super SurroundSound quality Using headphones Muting the volumeSleep timer Convenient functionsAudio Changing settingsMenus Items Options Disc DisplayCancel Press Setup to show the menusChanging settings SetupLanguage 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 Optional antenna connections AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wireFM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna 75 ≠ coaxial cableReference Troubleshooting guidePower OperationMaintenance Glossary Safety precautions Specifications F0103NK0

SC-HT500 specifications

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