Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System Sc Xh70 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-XH70
[_P_] [PC]RQT9596-P
until 
2012/03/02
Thank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada:1-800-561-5505
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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...

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RQT9596	The circled numbers indicated in this Owner’s Manual (e.g. Press [Í]1) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.
RETURN
VOL
STOP
VOL
TVINPUTAV
SKIPSLOW
PAUSE
SEARCHSEARCHPLAY
DVDRADIOEXT-IN
EXIT
– REPEAT
PLAY MODE
SOUND
SURROUND FL DISPLAY
123
456
78
0
9
1010CANCEL
FUNCTIONS
MUTE
MENU
START
 TOP MENU
OK
SKIP
–SLEEP







 









  

CH SELECT
–W.SRD
MUSIC PORT
1-MIC-2
MUSIC PORTVOL
 

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
  
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...

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Quick Start Guide
step 1 Positioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
step 2 Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Speaker...

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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 (
13/32q) 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 18.
Setup example (“Surround layout (Recommended)”: Standard 
surround placement)
Place the front,...

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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
	Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
≥To listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect the optical 
digital audio cable, HDMI§ cable or audio cable.
Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the 
settings necessary to output the audio.
§
Only when connecting to an ARC compatible TV. 
Refer to “Connection with an ARC compatible TV” for details. (Bbelow)
This connection provides the best picture and audio quality....

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Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in 
standby mode (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be 
used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items when plugging back the main 
unit.
	The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with the main unit only. 
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other 
equipment with the main unit.
Aim at the remote control...

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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
You can preset up to 30 channels.
The radio settings will be shown on the units display. (Some settings are 
also indicated on the TV screen.)
Preparation
Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. (B7)
Select a radio broadcast.
1 Press [RADIO]4 to select “FM”.
2 Press [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]? to select the frequency.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [SEARCH6, 
SEARCH5]? until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops 
when a station is found.
To...

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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
Preparation
≥Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the 
TV or other device. (B7)
≥Turn on the TV or/and other device.
Press [EXT-IN]4 to choose the source that is used to 
connect this unit to the TV or another device.
≥To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to 
“Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” (Bright).
≥If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Linked 
operations...