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DVD Home Theater Sound System
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-XH385.
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" (
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Owner's Manual
<Operations>
Model No. SC-XH385
SC-XH333
19) or
VQT5F18

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  • Page 1 <Operations> DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-XH385 SC-XH333 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-XH385. Firmware updates Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology.
  • Page 2: Ac Mains Lead

    Precautions Speaker ≥ Use only supplied speakers The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as WARNING 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.
  • Page 3: Unit And Media Care

    To dispose or transfer this Unit and media care unit Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you ≥...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Accessories Getting started Precautions ......2 Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package contents Getting started Check the package contents before using this unit. Main unit Main unit (SA-XH385) (SA-XH333) FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER (SB-HC4010) (SB-HC333) (SB-HFS4810) (SB-HFS4810) (SB-HFS333) (SB-HFS333) (Speakers) (Speaker cables) (Speaker cables) (Speakers) SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER (SB-HW6010) (SB-HW186) (Stands) (Base stands) (Screws)
  • Page 6: Media Information

    Media information ∫ Region management information The unit can playback DVD-Video discs of the ∫ Playable media following regions codes, including “ALL”: DVD-Video Video Example: DVD-R Video, Xvid, MOV, [For\South\East\Asia] JPEG, MP3 DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video +R/+RW/+R DL [For\the\Middle\East\and\South\Africa] Music CD Music [CD-DA], VCD, SVCD CD-R...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The System

    ≥ 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.
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide 19 21 VQT5F18...
  • Page 9 [Í] [3, 4, 2, 1] Turn the unit on and off Move the highlight for selection [Í TV] [OK] Turn the TV on and off Confirm the selection [AV, INPUT] [OPTION] Switch the input select of TV Show Option menu ( [RETURN ]/[jPAIRING] (Bluetooth) Return to previous screen...
  • Page 10: System

    Playback Enjoying TV with the Basic operations speakers of the system Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input. When the system is connected to the HDMI Press [Í]. terminal of an ARC-compatible TV, the speakers of the system output the sound of the TV. Insert the media.
  • Page 11: Enjoying Bluetooth

    ® guaranteed. Press [ ≥ Depending on the specifications and settings of ≥ If “Panasonic XH” is displayed on the a device, it can fail to connect or some Bluetooth menu of the device, go to step 4. ®...
  • Page 12: Hdmi Cec

    “HDMI CEC” Listening to the Radio This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer You can preset up to 30 channels. Electronics Control) function. Tuning and presetting See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. Press [RADIO]. Preparation Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( 15).
  • Page 13: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Changing the sound settings Preparation Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume of the main Sound Mode/Subwoofer Level unit to its minimum. ∫ Sound Mode Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied). Press [SOUND] to select the sound effect. Each time you press [SOUND], the sound effect ≥...
  • Page 14: Option Menu

    Option menu Advanced operations Surround Mode A variety of playback operations and settings can Press [SRD] to select the surround effect. be performed through this menu. Each time you press [SRD], the surround effect Available options differ depending on the playing changes.
  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ∫ Power Off Link Select the desired power off link setting of this unit Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The for HDMI CEC operation. settings remain intact even if you switch the unit Video/Audio to standby. When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off automatically.
  • Page 16 ∫ 5.1ch Front Layout Delay time for the Centre speaker When you place all the speakers in a row at the Subtract the distance 1 from 3 front, adjust the settings to achieve optimum Distance (Approx.) Setting effects. 34 cm 1.0 ms 68 cm 2.0 ms...
  • Page 17: Speaker Installation Option

    Speaker installation VIDEO option ∫ Resolution Select suitable picture quality with your TV. Consult a qualified building contractor when (Video recordings will be converted to, and output attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper as, high-definition video.) attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers and personal injury.
  • Page 18 [XH333] CENTER [XH333] FRONT, SURROUND Attach to a wall without the base stand. D 18 mm E 73 mm J 45 mm  F 135 mm K 92 mm   L 156 mm    [XH385] FRONT, SURROUND Attach to a wall without the base and the stand.
  • Page 19: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates To prevent tipping/falling of the speakers Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are Secure the speaker. available free of charge. Using the tie down area on the rear of the speaker...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    “To return all settings to the factory preset.”. ( left) Do you have the latest firmware installed? Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an firmware to ensure that our customers are NTSC TV.
  • Page 21: Messages On The Screen

    For some built-in Bluetooth devices, you ® Display Reading Display Reading have to set the audio output to “Panasonic OPEN XH” manually. Read the operating instructions for the device for details. LOAD MUTE The sound is interrupted. STOP SETUP The communication range is 10 m.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications TERMINAL SECTION GENERAL USB slot USB2.0 1 system Power consumption Approx. 76 W Mic jack Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 systems) Power consumption in Approx. 0.5 W standby mode Bluetooth SECTION ® Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Dimensions (WkHkD) 430 mm k 55 mm k 322 mm Bluetooth...
  • Page 23: Speaker Section

    SPEAKER SECTION File format Super Woofer Full range File format Extension Reference tweeter CONE TYPE CONE TYPE “.AVI”, “.avi” ≥ The video file and (cm) (cm) Piezo type subtitles text file are inside the same folder, [XH385] and the file names are Front the same except for [Except\South\East\Asia]...
  • Page 24 Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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