Panasonic Sc Htx5 Operating Instructions

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Home Theater connections
Connection

						

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SPEAKERSSUBWOOFER
TV
TV OUT
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2COAXIALTV AUX 2 AUX 3
BD/DVD IN AUX 1 AUX 4
AUDIO IN3 Ω4 ΩFRONT
R
R L
L
DIGITAL IN
Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.)
Connection cable
TV
Digital audio 
out (optical)
Connect the video 
cable directly 
from the other 
equipment to the 
television. 
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
Use this connection 
so audio from the 
equipment can 
be heard through 
the television’s 
speakers even if 
this system is in 
standby mode.
Video cable
Audio 
cable Amplifi er
R     L
Audio outVIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
Digital audio out 
(optical)
Home Theater connections
Connection
Digital audio out 
(coaxial) DVD player, 
VCR, etc.
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.
Make the connection either A, B or C according to the suitability for your equipment.
  To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR
  (When the DVD recorder has DVD output terminal and DVD/VHS output terminal, make the following connections.)
  Make the above connection A for DVD output terminal.
  Make the above connection B for DVD/VHS output terminal.
Connecting the optical fi bre cable
Insert the cable 
so its shape fi ts 
correctly into the 
terminal.Do not 
bend!
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•  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating 
instructions.
Home Theater connections/AC mains supply connection
Connection
Other connections
Connection cable
HDMI cable (not included)Stereo phono cable (not included)
To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI
✽  See page 10 for connecting this system to TV.
TV
TV OUT
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2COAXIALTV AUX 2 AUX 3
BD/DVD IN AUX 1 AUX 4
AUDIO IN
RLDIGITAL IN
Amplifi er
Blu-ray Disc player/
DVD recorder, etc.
HDMI
Video/Audio 
out
To connect audio equipment (CD player, etc.)
TV
TV OUT
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2COAXIALTV AUX 2 AUX 3
BD/DVD IN AUX 1 AUX 4
AUDIO IN
RLDIGITAL IN
Amplifi er
Audio outL
RCD player etc.
Connect AC mains lead after all other cables are connected.
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.
This system consumes approx. 0.4 W when AC mains lead is connected to the household mains socket (approx. 0.1 W 
(HDMI off mode) (➜ page 21)). To save power when the system is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the 
household mains socket.
Make sure to turn this system off before unplugging the AC mains lead.
AC mains supply connection
AC IN
SPEAKERSSUBWOOFER
TV AUX 4AUDIO  IN3 Ω4 ΩFRONT
R
R L
L
Amplifi er
Household mains socket 
(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)
AC mains lead 
(included)
Insertion of connector
Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, 
depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of 
the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the system.
Appliance inlet
Connector
Approx. 6 mm
•  The included AC mains lead is for use with this system only. Do not use it with other equipment.
  Also, do not use AC mains lead for other equipment with this system.
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Connecting the wireless surround speakers
Connection
How to insert the digital transmitter
1  Press the dents on both sides with 
force.2  Remove the cover.3  Insert fi rmly with the label side (with 4 screws) 
facing front.
Digital 
transmitter 
(SH-FX70)Label Dent
•  Use care because the cover 
may pop out.
•  Turn off this system before making any connections.
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
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.
To use these options, insert the digital transmitter into the system’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to 
SH-FX70’s wireless system. See SH-FX70’s operating instructions for details.
See page 17 for sound fi eld effects when the wireless surround speakers are connected.
Surround speakers (left, right): Place them slightly at the back right and left of the listening-viewing position.
Setup example
When connecting the speaker system SB-HS100A (not included)
•  Keep the cover 
in a safe place 
after removal.
Surround 
speaker (right)
Wireless system 
(SH-FX70) approx. 
120°
Surround 
speaker (left) This system
Setup of the surround speakers           SH-FX70 is necessary to install the surround speakers.

						

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Checking speaker output
Check connections when the speaker does not output the test signal. (➜ page 5)
Note
Checking audio output with a test signal
Adjusting speaker (subwoofer, wireless surround speaker) output
Checking speaker output
Connection
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
• 
The test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order.
 TEST L                   TEST R                TEST SUBW
  When using the wireless surround speakers (
➜ page 14)
• 
The test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order.
 TEST L p TEST R p TEST RS p TEST LS p TEST SUBW
3.  Press                 to adjust the volumes of 
  front speakers to the normal listening level.
4.  Press          to stop the test signal.Adjustment range:
0 (Min) to 50 (Max)
If you feel the output of subwoofer and surround speakers (only when connected ➜ page 14) is not balanced with 
front speakers, adjust the speaker output according to your preference.
1.  Output the test signal. (➜ above, steps 1 to 3)
2.  Press            to select a speaker for adjustment.
        When not using the wireless surround speakers
SUBW (Subwoofer)
        When using the wireless surround speakers (➜ page 14)
SUBW (Subwoofer) p RS (Wireless surround right) p LS (Wireless surround left)
3.  Press                  to adjust each speaker’s output level.
•  The test signal comes from the speaker being adjusted.
•  The test signal is output again in the above order 2 seconds after adjustment.

						

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Play
Enjoying movies and music
Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV’s 
remote control.
Enjoying movies and music
TV : TV
BD/DVD  : Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder
AUX 1  : AUX1 terminal
AUX 2  : AUX2 terminal
AUX 3  : AUX3 terminal
AUX 4  : AUX4 terminal

						

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Enjoying movies and music
Enjoying sound fi eld effects
Play
Sound fi eld effects differ depending on input sources. 
Select the mode you prefer after listening to the actual 
sound.
Dolby Virtual Speaker
You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening 
to 5.1 channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic 
 also works for 
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1.  You can select “Speaker Selection” (“Home Cinema” or “TV”).
When audio is input, this system will be automatically 
turned on if it is in standby✽ mode and the sound is 
output from this system’s speaker. You can also adjust 
the volume level by using the volume control buttons.
✽ “Standby” condition means the condition that this 
system is off.
TV (VIERA) speakers become active.
When using with the Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 4 and later version, this 
system is automatically turned off. (Intelligent Auto 
Standby)
See operating instructions of TV (VIERA) as well.
TV (VIERA)
Home Cinema
This system
Remote control of TV (VIERA)
TV
2.  When you switch off the TV (VIERA), this system automatically turns off. 
When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible 
Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) is connected 
with HDMI cable, the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder 
(DIGA) also turns off.
off
off
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, 
and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. 
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating 
instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
•  VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other 
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
•  This system supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
  “HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. 
  This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. 
•  Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
Use the remote control of TV (VIERA) for operation. Operations differ depending on the 
type of TV.
What you can do with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
•  The following illustrations and displays are examples, which may differ from the actual product.
•  When you do operations other than the following, use this system’s remote control.
•  See operating instructions of TV (VIERA) as well.
Play
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•  When using with Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 4 and latest version, when this system is turned on, TV 
(VIERA) is set to “Home Cinema”.
When using with Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and older version, when this system is turned on, “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 ”.
•  When you play back the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) etc. connected to BD/DVD IN terminal or AUX1 terminal, this 
system’s input is automatically switched to “BD/DVD ” or “AUX 1 ”.
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Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Play
For correct use of VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Use TV (VIERA)’s remote control to select “Home Cinema” without turning 
on this system with this system’s standby/on button (including the remote 
control). (This system is automatically turned on.)
See TV (VIERA)’s operating instructions for details.
AC IN
SPEAKERSSUBWOOFERTV
TV OUTOPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2COAXIALTV AUX 2 AUX 3
BD/DVD IN AUX 1 AUX 4AUDIO IN3 Ω4 ΩFRONT
R
R L
LDIGITAL IN
Set “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” to “OFF ”. (
➜ page 22)
Connect this system with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray 
Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with an HDMI cable.
Connection
Amplifi er
Blu-ray Disc player/
DVD Recorder (DIGA)
TV (VIERA)
VIERA Link 
“HDAVI 
Control” 
compatible 
equipment
HDMI INDigital audio 
out (optical)
HDMI Video/
Audio OUT
HDMI Video/
Audio OUT
Setup
When not using this function
Make sure to connect 
to                 .
TV OUT
HDMI Cable notes
•  Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
•  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.
Note
•  Only with HDMI cable connection, you cannot enjoy TV (VIERA) sounds on this system. Connect TV (VIERA) to this system 
with the optical fi bre cable (or stereo phono cable) to enjoy TV (VIERA) sound.
•  See the operating instructions of TV (VIERA) for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” operation of connected equipment.
Preparations:  Check “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” (➜ page 22) of this system is “ON ”. Make 
the setting to activate VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function in the menu operation of TV 
(VIERA).
1.  Turn on all equipment other than TV.
2.  Turn on the TV (VIERA).
3.  Switch TV (VIERA) input to HDMI terminal that this system is connected to.
4.  Ensure that pictures from the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA), etc. are shown correctly after 
this system’s input is switched to “BD/DVD ” or “AUX 1 ”.
Note
Make this setting in the following cases:
•  when this system is connected for the fi rst time after purchase
•  when adding or reconnecting equipment
•  when changing the settings for “Reducing standby power consumption (HDMI off mode)” (
➜ page 21) and “VIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control” setting” (
➜ page 22)
 
						

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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.