Panasonic SC-XH105 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

<Operations>

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-XH105

Firmware updates

Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our
customers are enjoying the latest technology.
Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you are
notified.
For details, refer to “Firmware updates” (> 7) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

If you have any questions, visit : www.panasonic.com/support

Register online at www.panasonic .co m /re gister (U.S. customers only)

Please also read through the “Owner’s Manual <Setup>”.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI C

SHOCK, DO NO T REM O VE SCREW S.
NO USER-SER VICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIE D
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before
using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on
the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions
handy for future reference.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or othe r appar atus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not de feat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when movin g the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service pe rsonnel.

Servicing is requir ed when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Precautions

WARNING

Unit

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥

Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified

service personnel.

AC power supply cord

≥ T h e power plug is the disconnecting device.

Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from
the socket outlet immediately.

Speaker

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the
wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

Small object

Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

CAUTION

Unit

≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles,

on this unit.

Placement

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, bui lt-in cabi ne t or

in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

Speaker

≥

Use only supplied speakers

The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as
indicated in this Owner’s Manual. Failure to do so may lead to
damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the
risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has
occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

≥ Hold the speaker firmly to avoid injury by dropping the speaker

when carrying.

≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if

you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥ Do not touch the front area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.
≥ Place speakers on flat, secure surfaces.
≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the

speaker cables with care not to stumble or hook.

≥

Do not stand on the speaker. Be cautious when children are near.

Batteries

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may
cause a fire.
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of di sp osal.

≥

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.

≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight

for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Remove batteries if you do n ot int end to use the rem ote contr ol for
a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

To dispose or transfer this
unit

The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you
discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the
procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete
the user settings. (> 16, "To return all settings to the factory
preset.")

≥

The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the cor rect
method of disposal.

Unit and media care

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens
cleaners as they may cause malfunction.

Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this
depends on the operating environment.

Clean discs

DO DO NOT

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a dry cloth.

Disc handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or

fingerprints on the disc.

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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Table of contents



R03/LR03, AAA

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(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting started

Accessorie s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Media information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Firmware updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting started

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000974)

∏ 2 Batteries for remote control

Basic operations

Enjoying TV with the speakers of the

system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

“HDMI CEC” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Advanced operations

Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Speaker installation option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U. S. A.) . . . . . 19

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2YY00105)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0044)

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≥ Product numbers are provided in this Owner’s Manual

correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to
change.

≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.

∫ Using the remote control

Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (i
and j) matches those in the remote control.

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Package contents

(SA-XH105)

FRONT

(SB-HF3010)

SUBWOOFER

(SB-HW3010)

CENTER

(SB-HC3010)

SURROUND

(SB-HS3010)

Main unit

Check the package contents before using this unit.

Getting startedBasic operationsAdvanced operationsReference

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Media information

1

∫ Playable media

DVD-Video Video
DVD-R Video, Xvid, MOV,
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW Video
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD Music [CD-DA],

CD-R Xvid, JPEG, MP3,
CD-RW

USB devices
(up to 2 TB)

∫ Types of discs that cannot be

played by this unit

Any other disc that is not specifically
supported or previously described.

≥ Blu-ray Discs ≥ HD DVD
≥ DVD-RAM ≥ WMA discs
≥ Super Audio CD ≥ DivX discs
≥ Photo CD ≥ AVCHD discs
≥ DVD-Audio

≥ See page 18 for more information on the types

of content that can be played.

JPEG, MP3

VCD, SVCD

Music [CD-DA],
VCD, SVCD

Xvid, FLV, MOV,
JPEG, MP3

∫ Region management information

The unit can playback DVD-Video discs of the
following regions codes, including “ALL”:

Example:

∫ Finalize

Any DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and
CD-R/RW that are recorded by a recorder need to
be finalized by the recorder to play on this unit.
Please refer to the recorder’s owner’s manuals.

∫ Music CD

≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not

comply with CD-DA specifications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed to work.

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc

does not meet the technical specifications of
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format
so playback may not be possible.

∫ USB devices

≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

≥ This unit does not sup port USB devi ce char ging.
≥

FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems are supported.

≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
≥ This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32

and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized, the
power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply
power from an external source.

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≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some

cases due to the type of media, the condition of the
recording, the recording method, and how the files were
created.

≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are

played, so you may not always be able to control play as
described in this Owner’s Manual. Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.

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