Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System Sc Xh70 Owners Manual

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	1 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.
Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
Surround Ch
Center Ch
Subwoofer Ch55 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
55 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
55 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
55 W per channel (5≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 330 W
Front Ch
Surround Ch
Center Ch
Subwoofer Ch67 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 30 % THD
67 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 30 % THD
67 W per channel (5≠), 1 kHz, 30 % THD
65 W per channel (5≠), 100 Hz, 30 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 400 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
Surround Ch
Center Ch
Subwoofer Ch25 W per channel (5≠), 120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 % THD
25 W per channel (5≠), 120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 % THD
25 W per channel (5≠), 120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 % THD
35 W per channel (5≠), 20 Hz to 300 Hz, 1 % THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 160 W
FM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset MemoryFM 30 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)
Antenna terminals 75≠ (unbalanced)
Digital audio input
Optical digital input
Sampling frequencyOptical terminal
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Music Port (Front)
Sensitivity 100 mV, 6.8 k≠
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8z) jack
DISC SECTION
Discs played [8 cm (3q) or 12 cm (5q)]
(1) DVD (DVD-Video)
(2) DVD-R (DVD-Video, MP3
§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4)
(3) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video)
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, MP3
§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4)
(5)iR/iRW (Video)
(6)iR DL (Video)
(7) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD
§1, MP3§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4)
§1 Conforming to IEC62107
§2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3, MPEG-2.5 Layer 3
§3 Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: 
16:9 min. size 4k4, max. size (720k8)k(405k8); 
4:3 min. size 4k4, max. size (720k8)k(540k8)
§4 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and 
picture contents and groups: 2600 audio and picture contents and 
259 groups. (Excluding Root folder)
Pick up
Wavelength (DVD/CD) 655 / 790 nm
Laser power For U.S.A.
For CanadaCLASS IIa/CLASS II
CLASS 1
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 5.1 ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
VIDEO SECTION
Video systemNTSC
Composite video output
Output level
Terminal1Vp-p (75≠)
Pin jack (1 system)
HDMI AV output
Terminal 19-pin type A connector
HDAVI ControlThis unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
SPEAKER SECTION
[Front\speakers\SB-HF10]
Ty p e
Speaker unit(s)1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 5≠
Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2q) Cone type
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass [Weight]78 dB/W (1 m)
80 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB)
120 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB)
80 mmk117 mmk70.5 mm
(3
5/32qk419/32qk249/64q)
0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)
[Surround\speakers\SB-HS10]
Ty p e
Speaker unit(s)1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 5≠
Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2z) Cone type
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass [Weight]78 dB/W (1 m)
80 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB)
120 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB)
80 mmk117 mmk70.5 mm
(3
5/32qk419/32qk249/64q)
0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)
[Center\speaker\SB-HC10]
Ty p e
Speaker unit(s)1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 5≠
Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2z) Cone type
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass [Weight]78 dB/W (1 m)
76 Hz to 25 kHz (j16 dB)
110 Hz to 22 kHz (j10 dB)
145 mmk81 mmk70.5 mm
(5
23/32zk33/16zk249/64z)
0.52 kg (1.15 lbs)
[Subwoofer\SB-HW71]
Ty p e
Speaker unit(s)1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 5≠
Woofer 12 cm (4
3/4z) Cone type
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass [Weight]79 dB/W (1 m)
35 Hz to 350 Hz (j16 dB)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (j10 dB)
153 mmk230 mmk233 mm
(6
1/32zk91/16zk93/16z)
2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
GENERAL
Power supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass [Weight]
Operating temperature range
Operating humidity rangeMain unit 47 W
360 mmk48 mmk273 mm
(14
3/16zk17/8zk103/4z)
Main unit 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
0oC to r40oC (r32oF to r104oF)
35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby modeapprox. 0.4 W
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Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Home Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North 
America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period 
indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product 
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision 
to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. 
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. 
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This 
Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable 
batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only 
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto 
Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”.
Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceTo find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories 
listed in the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and 
packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please 
visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling
 as Panasonic 
is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter 
detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone 
number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required 
under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE 
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, 
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, 
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, 
office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service 
by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized 
Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED 
UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS 
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT 
OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage 
to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items 
listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE 
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD 
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product 
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer 
or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then 
write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses 
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS 
LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
As of January 2012
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Audio Products (except items below) 1 year 1 year
DVD Home Theater System 1 year 1 year
Home Theater Audio System 1 year 1 year
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable 
Battery Packs (defective exchange)90 daysNot 
Applicable
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; 
locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase 
Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and 
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for 
all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American 
Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below 
from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a 
refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada 
Inc. 
Technics Audio Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic BD/DVD Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio Receivers - One (1) year, parts and labour
Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour 
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above 
sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was 
delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF 
ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE
 IS REQUIRED 
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. 
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic 
Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, 
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than an 
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE 
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT 
OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the 
Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for 
illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied 
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights 
which vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE
Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Support 
# contact us # email” on www.panasonic.ca
PRODUCT REPAIRS
Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre.
Link: “Support # Panasonic Servicentre® locator” on www.panasonic.ca
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
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							Panasonic Consumer Marketing
Company of North America, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of 
North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.cap
C Panasonic Corporation 2011RQT9596-P
Printed in MalaysiaF1211AT0
User memo:THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________________________________
D E A L E R  N A M E   _________________________________________________
D E A L E R  A D D R E S S  _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
T E L E P H O N E  N U M B E R   _________________________________________
The model number and serial number of this product can be found 
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future 
reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________________________________
-If you see this symbol-
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.
(Inside of product)
As an ENERGY STAR  Partner,  Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR  guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
®
For Canada only: The word “Participant” is 
used in place of the word Partner.
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
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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