Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Xh105 Owners Manual

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2014/05/24
Owner’s Manual

DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-XH105
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.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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.)
Please also read through the “Owner’s Manual ”.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
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 other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat 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 moving 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 personnel.  Servicing is required 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.
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
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 ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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.
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Precautions
UnitTo 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≥The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from 
the socket outlet immediately.
SpeakerTo prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the 
wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
Small objectKeep the batteries 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.
PlacementTo 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.
Speaker≥Use only supplied speakersThe 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.
BatteriesMishandling 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. 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 correct 
method of disposal.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
To dispose or transfer this 
unit
Unit and media care
DO DO NOT
Disc handling precautions
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting started
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . 19
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Getting startedAccessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this 
unit.
∏1 Remote control(N2QAYB000974)
∏2 Batteries for remote control
∏ 1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2YY00105)
∏1 FM indoor antenna(RSA0044)
	≥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.

R03/LR03, AAA

(Alkaline or manganese 
batteries)
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Getting started
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Reference
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Package contents
Check the package contents before using this unit.
(SA-XH105)
FRONT(SB-HF3010)
SUBWOOFER(SB-HW3010)
CENTER(SB-HC3010)SURROUND(SB-HS3010)
Main unit
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Media infor mation
∫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 18 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 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 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 this Owner’s Manual. 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
(up to 2 TB) Xvid, FLV, MOV, 
JPEG, MP3
≥ Blu-ray Discs ≥HD DVD
≥ DVD-RAM ≥WMA discs
≥ Super Audio CD ≥DivX discs
≥ Photo CD ≥AVCHD discs
≥ DVD-AudioExample:
1
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Getting started
Setting up the system
Follow the “Owner’s Manual ” to set up 
the system first.
∫Speakers
≥Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32z) away 
from the system for proper ventilation.
≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 15.
≥ When you place all the speakers in a row at the 
front, set “5.1ch Front Layout” to “On”.  (>14)
Center 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
≥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 (16.4 ft.) or 
less.
* ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also 
known as HDMI ARC. This feature allows a home theater 
system to receive and play audio from the TV through a 
single HDMI cable without additional wiring.
∫ VIDEO OUT
≥Do not make the video connections through 
the VCR. 
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may 
not display properly.
∫ AC power supply cord
≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC 
power ( >18) 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.
Fir mware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated 
firmware for this unit that may add or improve the 
way a feature operates. These updates are 
available free of charge.
You can download the latest firmware from the 
following website and burn it to a CD-R to update 
the firmware.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC 
power or perform any operation while the update 
is in process.
After the firmware is installed, “donE” will be 
displayed on the unit’s display.
Precautions
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Control reference guide
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Getting started
1[Í]
Turn the unit on and off
[Í TV]
Turn the TV on and off
[AV, INPUT]
Switch the input select of TV
2[SUBTITLE]
Change the subtitle settings
[DVD], [USB], [RADIO], [AUX]
Select an audio or video source
[SETUP]
Show Setup menu ( >13)
[AUDIO]
Change the audio channel number or 
soundtrack language, etc.
[MUTE]
Mute the sound
≥ “MUtE” flashes on the unit’s display, while 
the function is on.
≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust 
the volume.
≥ Muting is canceled if the unit is turned off.
[TV VOL ij]
Adjust the volume of TV
[VOL ij]
Adjust the volume of the main unit
3[ 1/; ] (Play/Pause)
Start or pause playback
[∫ ] (Stop)
Stops playback and remembers the resume 
point ( >10)
[: ] / [9 ] (Skip)
Skip to the title, chapter or track
[6] / [ 5] (Search)
Start fast reverse or fast forward
4[TOP MENU]
Show Top Menu
[MENU]/[PGM]
Show Menu /
Register radio broadcasts (> 11 )  /
Set the playback order of music tracks
1 Press [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select the item.
2 Press [0] to [9] to specify the order.
To cancel: Press [CANCEL].
3 Press [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select “PLAY”.
To clear the whole program: 
Press [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select “CLEAR”.
4 Press [OK]. [
 3,
4, 2,1]
Move the highlight for selection
[OK]
Confirm the selection
[OPTION]
Show Option menu ( >12)
[RETURN ]
Return to previous screen
5 [SOUND]
Set the sound effects ( >12)
[SRD]
Set the surround effects ( >12)
[SLOW]
Start slow motion playback
[FRAME]
Play video frame-by-frame
6 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
[CANCEL] : Cancel
7 Open or close the disc tray ( >10)
8 Adjust the volume of the main unit
9 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.
10 Disc tray
11 Display
Unit’s display list ( >17)
12 Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 feet).
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and right13USB port ( >10)
14 AC IN terminal
15 Speaker terminals
16 VIDEO OUT terminal
17 AUX terminal
18 HDMI AV OUT (ARC) terminal
19 FM radio antenna terminal
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Basic operation sEnjoying TV with the 
speakers of the system
When the system is connected to the HDMI 
terminal of an ARC-compatible TV, the speakers 
of the system output the sound of the TV.
If you are using other connection methods, such 
as one that uses an audio cable, follow the steps 
below.
Press [AUX].
	≥Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then 
adjust the volume of the main unit.
Playback
1Turn on the TV and select the appropriate 
video input.
2Press [ Í].
3Insert the media.
≥When inserting a media item, ensure that it 
is facing the correct way, which is the right 
side facing up.
4Press [DVD] or [USB].
Playback starts depending on the media.
5Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this step if necessary.
(JPEG only)
≥If you press [ 1/;] during picture playback, 
a slideshow will start.
≥ If the media contains a music file, the music 
will also be played back during picture 
playback.
	≥ It is not possible to play back MPEG2 videos which have 
been dragged and dropped or copied and pasted to the 
media.
≥ To save on electricity, this unit is turned off automatically if 
there is no button operation for about 20 minutes when not 
playing back (such as when paused or displaying the 
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.).( >13, “Auto Standby”)
Press [ ∫].
The stopping point is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [ 1/; ] to restart from this point.
≥ The point is cleared if the media is removed.
Stop
OPEN/CLOSE
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