Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTX5 Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI When other equipment (mini component system, Control™” ........18 AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates What you can do with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ..18 with the remote control operations of this system ...23 Functions and settings ....
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Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Placement This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Set the system up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Control guide Remote control Input mode and remote control code Standby/on button (➜ pages 15, 16) buttons (➜ pages 16, 23) For adjusting speaker output Test signal output (➜ page 15) (➜ pages 15, 20) For using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” For adjusting the volume (➜...
Installing and assembling the rack Installation Wire dressing cover assembly Glass shelf assembly At least 2 people are necessary for (➜ page 9) (➜ page 8) installation. Use a phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use an electric screwdriver.) Choose a stable location for installation. Handle the glass shelf with enough carefully.
Installing and assembling the rack Glass shelf assembly Loosen the screws (included) for the glass Inside the rack Protrusion shelf and insert the protrusions of the glass Glass holders (included) to the holes inside the holder Loosen rack. screws at this height.
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Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over. Fixing to the rack (Setup example) Fall-prevention band • Make sure to use the supplied fall-prevention screw to attach the fall- prevention band etc. as illustrated at right. (If the fall-prevention band is not supplied with TV, use a commercially available band to fi...
Home Theater connections Basic connections Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) 21-pin scart cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Amplifi er Audio out OPTICAL 1 DVD player DIGITAL IN...
Setting for automatically switching the input source to STB When you make the above connection and you use Panasonic TV (VIERA), you can automatically switch this system’s input by switching the input source of TV (VIERA) to STB in the following procedure.
Home Theater connections Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Optical fi bre cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not included) • For the correct type of video cable, refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting. Connect the video Use this connection cable directly...
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Other connections Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI ✽...
Connecting the wireless surround speakers The surround speakers are not included. You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX70 (a set consisted of a digital transmitter and a wireless system sold separately) with the system.
Checking speaker output Aim the remote control toward Checking audio output with a test signal the signal sensor (➜ page 6) on the control panel of this system. 1. Press to turn on the system. 2. Press to output the test signal. Speaker display L : Front left, R : Front right, SUBW : Subwoofer, RS : Wireless surround right, LS : Wireless surround left...
Enjoying movies and music Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV’s Preparation remote control. To turn on the system Press the button. To select the source Press one of these buttons. : TV BD/DVD : Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder...
Enjoying sound fi eld effects Sound fi eld effects differ depending on input sources. Cancelling sound fi eld effects Select the mode you prefer after listening to the actual sound. Press Dolby Virtual Speaker • The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening CD and TV.
SPEAKER ” is displayed and audio is output from TV (VIERA). • When using with Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control when this system is turned off, TV (VIERA) is set to “TV”. • If you do operations such as selecting a channel on the remote control of TV (VIERA), this system’s input is switched to “TV ”.
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• When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. (Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.) Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
Functions and settings Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback. Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND]. “W.S. ON ” is displayed. To cancel Press again.
Setup menu items Setting distances “BASS” “TREBLE” “BALANCE” ✽ ✽ You can make this setting when connecting the wireless surround speakers with SH-FX70. (➜ page 14) This setting is “DISTANCE” “HDMI” “STB AUDIO” ✽ ✽ not displayed in other conditions. By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the “SOUND DLY”...
Note • If delaying audio output is not necessary, select “OFF ”. • “AUTO ” is effective only when connecting the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and later versions. (Auto Lip Synchronization Function) To return to the previous •...
When other equipment (mini component detection setting system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting). by Panasonic operates with the remote However, in the following cases, change the input signal control operations of this system detection setting.
4 of procedure “When other equipment (mini component system, REMOTE 1 AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates with the remote control operations of this system”. When “REMOTE 1 ” is displayed, set the code to “1 ” on the remote control in step 4 in the same way.
Glossary Analogue Optical Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of Using optical fi bre cable for digital signal input/output from DVD, CD, general equipment is called analogue audio. etc., provides better sound quality for playback or recording compared to CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) analogue.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following 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. Problem Possible solution Pages No power.
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Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI of Dolby Laboratories. Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9478-B Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre H0409RT0 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...