Panasonic Sc Htx5 Operating Instructions

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Setting distances
You can make this setting when connecting the wireless 
surround speakers with SH-FX70. (➜ page 14) This setting is 
not displayed in other conditions.
By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the 
listening-viewing position, the sound delay time is automatically 
calculated and adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at 
the same time.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ left)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “DISTANCE ” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [
w][
q] to select a speaker to set 
and press [OK].
FRONT : Front speakers
SURR : Surround speakers
4. Press [
e][
r] to select the distance and 
press [OK].
Adjustment range: 1.0 to 10.0 m
Factory setting:  Front        3.0 m
Surround 1.5 m
5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select 
“EXIT ” and press [OK] to fi nish the 
setting.
Reducing standby power 
consumption (HDMI off mode)
Standby through function (➜ pages 11 and 25) does not work in 
this mode if you have connected through the HDMI terminal.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (➜ page 18) will not function when 
this system is off.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ left)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “HDMI ” and press 
[OK].
3. Press [
w][
q] to select “STNBY ” and 
press [OK].
4. Press [
e][
r] to select “OFF ” and press 
[OK].
OFF :  Standby power consumption reduced 
(approx. 0.1 W) 
ON :  “Standby through” is activated when this system is 
turned off. (Normal power consumption)
Factory setting: ON
5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select 
“EXIT ” and press [OK] to fi nish the 
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Functions and settings
To return to the previous 
display/To cancel during setting 
operation: Press [
 RETURN].
Play
Functions and settings
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting
When you do not wish to use VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (➜ page 18), you can set the 
unlinked operation by selecting “OFF ”.
The normal setting is “ON ” (Linked operation).
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “HDMI ” and press [OK].
3. Press [
w][
q] to select “CTRL ” and press [OK].
4. Press [
e][
r] to select “ON ” or “OFF ” and press [OK].
ON : When the operation is linked    OFF : When the operation is not linked
Factory setting: ON
5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press 
[OK] to fi nish the setting.
Adjusting the time lag between audio and video by 
delaying audio output
You can adjust audio timing to video timing by delaying audio output when pictures arrive after sounds.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “SOUND DLY ” and press [OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select the setting and press [OK].
AUTO, OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200
Factory setting: AUTO
4. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press 
[OK] to fi nish the setting.
•  If delaying audio output is not necessary, select “OFF ”.
• “AUTO ” is effective only when connecting the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI 
Control 3 and later versions. (Auto Lip Synchronization Function)
•  When you connect the Panasonic TV incompatible with HDAVI Control 3 and later 
versions or non-Panasonic TV, if “AUTO ” is set, “40 ” (msec) is set.
Switching between dual sounds
You can switch between dual sounds of Dolby Digital signals.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “DUAL PRG ” and press [OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select the audio and press [OK].
M1 : Main audio    M2 : Sub channel audio output
M1+M2 : Main + Sub channel audio output    
Factory setting: M1
4. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press 
[OK] to fi nish the setting.
Clear audio at low volume
Dynamic range compression function for Dolby Digital. It compresses the dynamic range so 
that you can still hear dialogue and leave the sound fi eld unaffected.
Use this function when you have to turn the volume down, such as late at night.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “DRCOMP ” and press [OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select the setting and press [OK].
OFF : Normal playback
STANDARD : The best suited playback for each audio source
MAX : Always compressed at the maximum level    Factory setting: OFF
4. Press [ RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press 
[OK] to fi nish the setting.
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Reset (factory settings)
The operation settings for the system will be initialized to the 
settings made at the time of shipment.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “RESET ” and press 
[OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select “YES ” and press 
[OK].
YES : Choice for resetting
NO : Choice against resetting
•  To cancel, select “NO ”.
•  All the settings are reset when you select “YES ” and the input 
selector automatically switches to “BD/DVD ”.
•  If you select “NO ”, you will return to step 2. To exit setup 
mode, press [
 RETURN] a few times to display “EXIT ”, and 
then press [OK].
When other equipment (mini component 
system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured 
by Panasonic operates with the remote 
control operations of this system
When using this system’s remote control, other equipment 
may operate. In this case, switch this system’s remote control 
code to “REMOTE 1 ”. Do the following to set the same code 
number for this system and remote control.
Setting this system
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “REMOTE ” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select “1 ” and press [OK].
Factory setting: 2
• You cannot fi nish the setting mode until the setting on 
the remote control is changed. Go to step 4.
•  To set the remote control code to 2, select “2 ” in step 
3 and press [OK].
Setting the remote control
4.  Press and hold [OK], and then press [TV] 
(more than 2 seconds).
TV: Remote control code 1
BD/DVD: Remote control code 2 (factory setting)
•  Select the same number as the code number you 
have selected in step 3.
•  To set the remote control code to 2, press and hold 
[OK] in step 4, and then press [BD/DVD] more than 2 
seconds.
5. Press [ RETURN] several times to select 
“EXIT ” and press [OK] to fi nish the 
setting.
If different codes are set between this system and remote 
control, the error message “REMOTE 2 ” or “REMOTE 1 ” is 
displayed.
Switching the attenuator
Switch the attenuator “ON ” when big sounds become distorted 
while playing an analogue input source.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “ATTENUATOR ” 
and press [OK].
3. Press [
e][
r] to select “ON ” and press 
[OK].
ON, OFF
Factory setting: OFF
4. Press [ RETURN] several times to select 
“EXIT ” and press [OK] to fi nish the 
setting.
Switching the input signal 
detection setting
Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting).
However, in the following cases, change the input signal 
detection setting.
•  When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, 
set to “PCM ” (PCM FIX).
•  When the signal is not detected during playback of DTS 
sources, set to “DTS ” (DTS FIX).
•  When noise occurs, return the setting to “AUTO ”.
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 
seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q] to select “INPUT MODE ” 
and press [OK].
3. Press [
w][
q] to select the input and press 
[OK].
Input: TV, DVD, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3
4. Press [
e][
r] to select the detection 
method of input signal and press [OK].
AUTO :  Automatic detection
PCM : PCM (from CDs) digital input fixed
DTS : DTS digital input fixed
Factory setting: AUTO
 
						

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Error messages
Troubleshooting and 
other information
Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Page
CANCEL MUTE FUNCTION 
(Scrolling)•  The test signal is not output while muting is on.
  Cancel muting for operation.20
MUTE (Blinking)•  This is always displayed while muting is on. 20
NOT POSSIBLE FOR
THIS INPUT SOURCE
(Scrolling)•  You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic   
 for dual 
sounds.—
NOT POSSIBLE FOR
THIS PCM SOURCE
(Scrolling)•  You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, SFC and Dolby Pro Logic   
 effect with 
PCM signals with sampling frequency of over 48 kHz.
•  SFC is not available for multi-channel LPCM signal.17
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REMOTE 2
REMOTE 1•  Set the same remote control code for this system and remote control. 
 When “REMOTE 2 ” is displayed, set the code to “2 ” on the remote control 
in step 4 of procedure “When other equipment (mini component system, 
AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operates with the remote control 
operations of this system”. When “REMOTE 1 ” is displayed, set the code to 
“1 ” on the remote control in step 4 in the same way.23
SWITCH OFF POWER 
(Scrolling)• While “F70 
						

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Troubleshooting and 
other information
Glossary/Specifi cations
Specifi cations

						

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Before requesting service, make the following checks.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your 
dealer for instructions.
Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting guide
Problem Possible solution Pages
No power.•  Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. 13
No sound or image after 
playback starts.•  Select the correct source.
•  Turn the muting off.
•  Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this system.
With the digital connection, cannot playback PCM signal with sampling 
frequency of over 96 kHz.
•  Check connections to other equipment.
•  When using SH-FX70 (not included), check the connections of the digital 
transmitter and surround speakers.
• Set “AUTO ” in “Switching the input signal detection setting”.
•  Turn this system off then on again.
•  Output the test signals of speakers and adjust the speakers.
•  Check the connectors of speaker terminals on the rear panel (amplifi er) are 
properly connected.
•  If the connections are normal, this may be a cable-related problem. Use other 
cables and make connections again.16
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10 to 13
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23
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The remote control does 
not work.•  Replace the batteries if they are worn.
•  Make sure the remote control code has been properly set.6
23
No sound from microphone 
connected to DVD player 
(karaoke).•  No sound is output from microphone if this system is digitally connected 
with DVD player. Change to analogue connection and input. Make analogue 
connection to AUX4.12, 13
There is no DTS audio 
output. There is audio 
output, but the DTS 
decoder indicator is not lit.•  Set the DTS Digital Audio Output setting on the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc 
player or DVD recorder to Bitstream.
• Set “DTS ” in “Switching the input signal detection setting”.—
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Sound is not heard when 
playing DVD audio.•  This may occur due to digital copyright protection of the disc if using digital 
connection. This system may not be able to play sources with sampling 
frequency of over 48 kHz.—
Sound stops.
(“F61 ” appears on the 
display for about a second.) 
The protection circuit 
is activated when some 
abnormality is detected, 
and turns off the system 
automatically.• Amplifi er output is abnormal.
•  Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
•  This may occur if you use the system in an extremely hot environment.
•  Curtains or other objects may be blocking the exhaust hole. 
D  Determine and correct the cause, then turn the system on.
(The protection circuit is reset.)
(Consult your dealer if the problem persists.)—
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Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting and 
other information
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & 
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS 
and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and 
the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 
1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks 
of Dolby Laboratories.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical 
and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to 
applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC 
and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and 
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise 
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your 
local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for 
further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact 
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the 
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Problem Possible solution Pages
VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control” does not 
function properly.
• Confi rm “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” is set to “ON ” (when the 
operation is linked). When it is “OFF ”, change to “ON ”.
•  VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function in standby condition when this 
system is turned off. See “Reducing standby power consumption (HDMI off 
mode)” and set to “ON ” (normal power consumption).
•  Check VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” settings of the connected equipment.
• 
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” may not function when you change the connections for HDMI equipment, 
insert and remove the outlet, or during blackout. Do the following operations in this case.
 –  Turn on the TV (VIERA) again while all the equipment connected with HDMI cables is on.
 –  Set “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (HDMI equipment control)” of TV (VIERA) to “OFF” and 
then set to “ON” again. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for TV (VIERA).)
 –  Connect this system to TV (VIERA) using the HDMI cable, switch the TV (VIERA) on, 
unplug this system’s AC mains lead, and insert it into a household mains socket again.
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Could watch TV (VIERA) when 
installed, but now cannot watch TV.• When using this system in combination with TV (VIERA) only, check if HDMI cable is not 
connected to “BD/DVD IN” of this system. If it is connected to “BD/DVD IN”, connect to “TV OUT”.—
Even if multi-channel audio 
sources, such as DVD, Blu-ray disc, 
are played back, “         DIGITAL” 
or “DTS” is not displayed.•  When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” and the speaker is set to “TV”, press 
VIERA Link button on the remote control of TV (VIERA) and set the speaker to 
“Home Cinema”.18
This system’s input automatically 
switches to “AUX2 / STB ”, but sound 
is not heard. Or unexpected sound 
from other equipment is heard.
•  After “Setting for automatically switching the input source to STB”, the 
connection might have been changed. Select “OFF ” once and “SET ” again.11
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