SC-XH385
VQT5F18
GS
GA
Owner’s Manual
<Operations>
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-XH385
SC-XH333
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-XH385.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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” (> 19) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
Please also read through the “Owner’s Manual <Setup>”.
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Precautions
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, suc h as vases, on this uni t.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
≥ Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
≥ Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on this unit.
≥ Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
≥ Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
≥ Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
≥ Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
≥ Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains 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.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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.
≥ This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please
increase separation between this unit and the mobile
telephone.
≥ This unit is intended for use in tropical climates.
Placement
Place this unit on an even surface.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet 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.
≥ Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures,
high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Speaker
≥
Use only supplied speakers
The main unit and su pplied speakers are to be used onl y as
indicated in these operating instructions. Failure to do so may lead
to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in
the risk of fire. Con sult a qualified service person if damage has
occurred or if you experience a sudd en change in perfo rmance.
≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of
the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
≥ 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 spe aker. Be cautious when childre n 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 disposal.
≥
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 not intend to use the remote control for
a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
WARNING
CAUTION
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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. (> 20, "To return all settings to the factory
preset.")
≥
The operation hi story may be re corded in the mem ory 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 correct
method of disposal.
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
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.
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
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a dry cloth.
≥ 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.
To dispose or transfer this
unit
AC Mains Lead
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Unit and media care
DO DO NOT
Disc handling precautions
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Table of contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic operations
Enjoying TV with the speakers of the
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enjoying Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
“HDMI CEC” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Enjoying Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advanced operations
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Speaker installation option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Getting started
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.
∏ 1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000973)
∏ 2 Batteries for remote control
∏ 2 AC mains leads
See page 7 for more information.
∏ 1HDMI cable
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna
∏ 1 Sheet of speaker cable sticker
≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions
are correct as of February 2014. These may be subject to
change.
≥ Do not use AC mains lead 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.
R03/LR03, AAA
(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)
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Getting started
Package contents
Check the package contents before using this unit.
(SA-XH385) (SA-XH333)
FRONT
(SB-HFS4810)
SUBWOOFER
(SB-HW6010)
CENTER
(SB-HC4010)
SUBWOOFER
(SB-HW186)
CENTER
(SB-HC333)
FRONT
(SB-HFS333)
SURROUND
(SB-HFS4810)
SURROUND
(SB-HFS333)
(Stands)
(Speakers)
(Bases)
(Screws)
Main unit
Main unit
(Speaker cables)
(Speakers)
(Base stands)
(Screws)
(Speaker cables)
(Speaker cables)
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Media information
∫ Playable media
∫ Types of discs that cannot be
played by this unit
Any other disc that is not specifically
supported or previously described.
≥ See page 23 for more information on the types
of content that can be played.
∫ Region management information
The unit can playback DVD-Video discs of the
following regions codes, including “ALL”:
∫ 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 instructions.
∫ 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.
∫ USB device
≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
≥ This unit does not support USB device
charging.
≥ 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.
≥ 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 these operating instructions. Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.
DVD-Video Video
DVD-R Video, Xvid, MOV,
JPEG, MP3
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW Video
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD Music [CD-DA],
VCD, SVCD
CD-R Xvid, JPEG, MP3,
Music [CD-DA],
VCD, SVCD
CD-RW
USB devices Xvid, FLV, MOV,
JPEG, MP3
≥ Blu-ray Discs ≥ HD DVD
≥ DVD-RAM ≥ WMA discs
≥ Super Audio CD ≥ DivX discs
≥ Photo CD ≥ AVCHD discs
≥ DVD-Audio
Example:
[For\South\East\Asia]
[For\the\Middle\East\and\South\Africa]
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Getting started
Setting up the system
Follow the “Owner’s Manual <Setup>” to set up
the system first.
∫ Speakers
≥
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system to avoid noise generated by resonance.
≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 17.
≥ When you place all the speakers in a row at the
front, set “5.1ch Front Layout” to “On”. (> 16)
Centre speaker
≥ Put it on a rack or shelf not to interfere with the
TV’s various sensors (ambient light, etc.).
Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt the
picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
Surround speakers
≥ Place the speakers at the same height or higher
than ear level.
∫ HDMI
≥ If you use an optional HDMI cable, use the
ARC* compatible High Speed HDMI cables.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s
HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal,
please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
* ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also
known as HDMI ARC. This feature allows a home theatre
system to receive and play audio from the TV through a
single HDMI cable without additional wiring.
∫ DIGITAL AUDIO IN
≥ The dual audio cannot be changed. Change the
setting on the connected device.
∫ VIDEO OUT
≥ Do not make the video connections through
the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may
not display properly.
∫ AC mains lead
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC
power (> 22) even when turned off in standby
mode. For the purpose of energy conservation,
the unit should be disconnected if you will not
be using it for extended period of time.
Precautions
2 AC mains leads are supplied.
Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket
for the area you live in.
≥ Saudi Arabia: 3-pin AC mains lead
Other device connection
OPTICAL
OUT
Optical digital audio cable
(not supplied)
Set Top Box, etc.
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Control reference guide
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