Panasonic SC-XH370, SC-XH300, SC-XH380 User Manual

Operating Instructions
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DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-XH380
SC-XH370 SC-XH300
The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
Region Number Example
The Middle East and South Africa 2
Southeast Asia 3
[GA] [GS]
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This illustration shows SC-XH380.
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Indicates features applicable to:
For the Middle East and South Africa
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
[XH380] : SC-XH380 only [XH370] : SC-XH370 only [XH300] : SC-XH300 only
System SC-XH380 SC-XH370 SC-XH300
Main unit SA-XH380 SA-XH370 SA-XH300
Speaker system Front speakers SB-HF4800 SB-HF4800 SB-HF3000
Center speaker SB-HC3000 SB-HC3000 SB-HC3000
Surround speakers SB-HS4800 SB-HS4800 SB-HS4000
Subwoofer SB-HW185 SB-HW185 SB-HW185
These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-XH380 , SC-XH370 and SC-XH300 for a variety of regions. Unless
otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-XH380 for the Middle East and South Africa.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit
if the controls are the same.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000853)
1 Remote control battery
1 FM indoor antenna
1 Video cable
1 HDMI cable
1 Sheet of speaker cable stickers
2 AC mains leads
[XH380] [XH370] 1 Speaker cable
[XH300] 5 Speaker cables
[XH380] [XH370] 4 Speaker stands (with cable)
[XH380] [XH370] 4 Bases
[XH380] [XH370] 16 Screws
(When using the moulded three pin mains plug) How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
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RETURN
VOL
STOP
VOL
TV
INPUT
AV
SKIP
SLOW
PAUSE
SEARCH
SEARCH
PLAY
DVD
USB
EXIT
–REPEAT
PLAY MODE
SOUND
SURROUND FL DISPLAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 809
1010
CANCEL
FUNCTIONS
MUTE
M
E
N
U
S
T
A
R
T
T
O
P
M
E
N
U
OK
SKIP
–SLEEP
RADIO
EXT-IN
 
 
CH SELECT
–W.SRD
The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions (e.g. Press [Í]1) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.
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1-MIC-2
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Control reference guide
Remote control
1 Turn the main unit on/off (B 9) 2 Select channels and title numbers etc. / Enter numbers
(B 10, 12)
3 Cancel (B 13) 4 Source select
[DVD]: Select disc as the source (B 12) [USB]: Select USB as the source (B 16) [EXT-IN, RADIO]:
5 Basic operations for play (B 12) 6 Show on-screen menu (B 14) 7 Show a disc top menu (B 13) 8 Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by-frame (B 12) 9 Select the play mode / Set the repeat mode : Select sound mode, adjust the microphone volume, adjust
the echo level / Turn Whisper-mode Surround on/off (B 12, 16)
; Select surround sound effects (B 11)
or
Set the Sleep timer
Press and hold [jSLEEP]. While the time is shown on the main unit’s display, press [jSLEEP] repeatedly.
Each time you press the button:
SLEEP 30 # SLEEP 60 # SLEEP 90 # SLEEP120
^-------------------------- OFF (Cancel) (------------------------}
To confirm the remaining time, press and hold the button again.
< TV operations
Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. [TV, Í]: Turn the TV on/off [INPUT, AV]: Change the TV’s video input mode [r, VOL, s]: Adjust the TV volume This may not work properly with some models.
= Adjust the volume of the main unit > Mute the sound
“MUTE” flashes on the main unit’s display while the function is on.To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.
? Select radio stations manually (B 10) @ Select preset radio stations (B 10) A Exit the display B Show START menu (B 10) C Show a disc menu (B 13) D Return to previous screen (B 13) E Switch information on the main unit’s display (B 13) F Select speaker channel (B 12)
Select the FM tuner or the external audio as the source (B 10) FM # AUX # ARC # D-IN
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(B 13, 14)
Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment
Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.
1 Press [EXT-IN]4 to select “AUX”. 2 Press and hold [< OPEN/CLOSE]2 on the main unit and [2] on the
remote control until the main unit’s display shows “REMOTE 2”.
3 Press and hold [OK]8 and [2] on the remote control for at least 2
seconds. To change the mode back to “REMOTE 1”, repeat the steps above by replacing [2] with [1].
Main unit
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Open/Close the disc tray (B 12) 3 Adjust the volume of the main unit 4 Disc tray 5 Connect microphones (B 16) 6 Connect USB device (B 16) 7 Remote control signal sensor 8 Display (FL display)
POWER-SAVING FEATURES
The main unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.
Auto power-down functionThe main unit will automatically switch to standby mode
after 30 minutes of inactivity. e.g. – There is no audio signal from an external device. – Media playback is stopped/paused. – The disc menu is displayed and play is not selected.
(This function may not work depending on the application type of discs.)
When the main unit is turned back on, “POWER ON FROM
AUTO POWER DOWN MODE” appears on the main unit’s display.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
POWER-SAVING FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
step 1 Preparing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
step 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
step 3 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Radio antenna connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Audio and video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
step 4 AC mains lead connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
step 5 Preparing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
step 6 Easy setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to a preset channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the START menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting the source using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to the TV or other device’s audio from this
unit’s speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting sound mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Whisper-mode Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the speaker level during playback . . . . . .12
Adjusting the front speaker balance
during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing Discs
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing from the selected item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other modes of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Program and Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other Operations
Linked operations with the TV
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(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
Setting the audio link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Easy control only with VIERA remote control . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adding echo effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Karaoke mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing from an USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Reference
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Media that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speaker installation option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Getting StartedPlaying DiscsOther OperationsReference
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step 1 Preparing the speakers
Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.For optional wall mount, refer to page 20.
4 Bases 16 Screws2 Front speakers
2 Surround speakers
4 Stands (with cable)
2
1
1
2
Slide into the groove.
Tighten securely.
Position the cable between the ridges.
Leave about 180 mm.
Press into the groove.
Tighten securely.
Insert the wire fully.
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Push!
String (not supplied)
Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.
Speaker (rear)
Screw eye
(not supplied)
Approx. 150 mm
Wall
[XH380] [XH370] Front and Surround speakers
Preparation
To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers.Do not touch the front area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not supplied).
Preventing the speakers from falling
You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or
pillars to which they are going to be fastened.
Consult a qualified building contractor concerning the appropriate
procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and personal injury.
Use a string of less than 2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over
10 kg.
Caution
Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near.
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When carrying the speaker, hold the stand and base parts.Do not let foreign objects fall inside the speakers.
step 2 Positioning
120°
60°
Center speaker
§2
Front speaker (left)
Subwoofer
§3
Surround speaker (left)
Surround speaker (right)
Front speaker (right)
Main unit
§1
Main unit (rear)
Affix this end of the antenna to a wall or pillar where the reception is best.
FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
Place speakers on flat secure bases.Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper
ventilation.
Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in
excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
For optional wall mount, refer to page 20.
Setup example (“Surround layout (Recommended)”: Standard surround placement) Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.
§1 Position with at least 5 cm of space on all sides for proper ventilation.
§2 Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt
the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
§3 Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that
it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm from the TV.
Depending on the room layout, you may like to use all the speakers at the front (“Front layout (Alternative)”) (B 9, Easy setup).
Notes on speaker use
Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected.
Do not touch the front area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.Do not let foreign objects fall inside the speakers.You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play
sound at high levels over extended periods.
Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound. – When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, a
microphone, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an
oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. – When adjusting the sound quality. – When turning the unit on or off.
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them
near a TV, PC, or other device that is affected by magnetic fields.
Keep magnetized items away. Magnetized cards, watches, etc., can be
damaged if placed too close to the speaker.
step 3 Connections
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are completed.
Speaker connections
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Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector colour when you place the speakers.
Speakers (rear)
Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable connections. Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
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Be careful not to cross (short circuit) or reverse the polarity of the
speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
Main unit (rear) Connect to the terminals of the same colour.
[XH380]
You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (SH-FX71).
For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.
IMPORTANT
The speaker cables supplied with the main unit cannot be used with the optional wireless system.
Remove the cables from the surround speakers (and stands), then
connect using the cables supplied with the optional wireless system. (To insert the cables through the stands, refer to page 20.)
When using the optional wireless system, do not attempt to connect any extra surround speakers to the main unit. When using SH-FX71 (optional), the total RMS Dolby Digital mode power output is changed. (B 23)
Radio antenna connection
2
FM ANT
(75 )
Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
Getting Started
Caution
The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as
indicated in this setup. 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.
Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods
other than those described in this manual.
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Audio and video connections
HDMI cable
(supplied)
Main unit (rear)
Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC compatible terminal. (Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.)
TV
TV
HDMI cable
(supplied)
Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)
Main unit (rear)
L
R
AUX
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUX
TV
Main unit (rear)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Video cable
(supplied)
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To listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect the optical
digital audio cable, HDMI Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the
§
cable or audio cable.
settings necessary to output the audio.
§ Only when connecting to an ARC compatible TV.
Refer to “Connection with an ARC compatible TV” for details. (B below)
Recommended connection to a TV
This connection provides the best picture and audio quality.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa (B 15, Linked operations with the TV).
Do not use any other HDMI cables except the supplied one.If you use an optional HDMI cable, use the ARC compatible High Speed
HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting
1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI§ cable, make
settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (B 11 ). (Only Dolby
®
Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.)
Connection with an ARC compatible TV
What is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.
Connection without an ARC compatible TV
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
Alternative connection to a TV
OUT
AV IN
AV
HDMI AV OUT
(ARC)
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
HDMI (ARC)
HDMI (ARC)
AV
OUT
AV OUT
(ARC)
Set Top Box (cable/satellite/Blu-ray Disc player, etc) connection
Use this connection when you want to output the original surround audio from your STB, etc. to this unit.
Connect the optical digital audio cable (not supplied) from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminal on your STB.
If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is already in use for the TV
audio, reconnect the TV audio to the AUX terminal using an audio cable.
If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and the TV output should then be connected to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of the main unit.
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