Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTX5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Table of contents Before use Supplied accessories .................... 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead........... 4 Safety precautions ........................ 4 Control guide ................................. 5 Remote control preparation ......... 6 Installing and assembling the rack ...... 7 Home Theater connections .... 10 Connection Basic connections ....................... 10 Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) ..... 10 Connecting STB etc. ..................................
Supplied accessories 2 Glass holders (RMQ1649) 4 Screws (THEC1139) 1 Wire dressing cover (RGQ0533-H) 4 Caster trays (TBLB3008) 2 Screws (XTW4+16JFJK) 1 AC mains lead (K2CZ3YY00005) 2 Batteries (R6, AA) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000417) Packing plan Connection 1 Glass shelf (RXQ1713A) Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Caution for AC Mains Lead/Safety precautions Before use This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Control guide This system (Rack) Front view Front speaker (left) Subwoofer Before use Glass shelf Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Control guide Caster/Caster trays (Control panel) Display (➜ below) For adjusting volume (➜ page 16) VOLUME INPUT WHISPER-MODE SELECTOR SURROUND Standby/on switch (8) (➜ page 16) 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.
Control guide Before use Remote control Input mode and remote control code buttons (➜ pages 16, 23) Standby/on button (➜ pages 15, 16) For adjusting speaker output (➜ pages 15, 20) Test signal output (➜ page 15) Control guide/Remote control preparation For using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” (➜ page 20) For adjusting the volume (➜ pages 15, 16) Muting (➜ page 20) For using “GAME” (➜ page 20) For adjusting/activating settings (➜ pages 20 to 23) For entering setup mode (➜ pages 20 to 23) For returning to
Installing and assembling the rack Installation Glass shelf assembly (➜ page 8) Setting the caster trays (➜ page 9) Setup example This system At least 2 people are necessary for installation. Use a phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use an electric screwdriver.) Choose a stable location for installation. Handle the glass shelf with enough carefully. • Make sure to place the rack on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of it falling over.
Installing and assembling the rack Glass shelf assembly 1 Loosen the screws (included) for the glass shelf and insert the protrusions of the glass holders (included) to the holes inside the rack. Installing and assembling the rack Connection • Insert to the left and right holes with the same height. • The height of the shelf can be adjusted at 2 different levels. • Change the positions of holes for the glass holder to adjust the height of shelf.
Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over. (Setup example) Fixing to the rack • Make sure to use the supplied fall-prevention screw to attach the fallprevention band etc. as illustrated at right. (If the fall-prevention band is not supplied with TV, use a commercially available band to fix.) Attach the fall-prevention band to the prepared hole at the back bottom of the rack.
Home Theater connections Basic connections Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) 21-pin scart cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Amplifier Audio out TV L L R R OPTICAL 1 TV TV DVD player etc. DIGITAL IN AUX 4 AUDIO IN ONT Connection RS 21-pin scart cable connection also possible. AV VIDEO IN AV VIDEO OUT Video cable (A) AUDIO IN 21-pin scart cable connection also possible.
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. HDMI cable notes • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. • 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. Enjoying only with TV speaker • When image equipment such as TV and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder etc.
Home Theater connections Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Optical fibre 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. TV Connection Connect the video cable directly from the other equipment to the television.
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. 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. Amplifier L AUX 4 TV OPTICAL 2 AUX 2 BD/DVD IN TV OUT AUDIO IN COAXIAL AUX 3 Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder, etc.
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.
Checking speaker output Aim the remote control toward the signal sensor (➜ page 6) on the control panel of this system. Checking audio output with a test signal 1. Press to turn on the system. 2. Press to output the test signal. 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.
Enjoying movies and music Preparation Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV’s remote control. 1 2 To turn on the system Press the button. To select the source Press one of these buttons. or TV BD/DVD AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Enjoying movies and music or 3 4 : TV : Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder : AUX1 terminal : AUX2 terminal : AUX3 terminal : AUX4 terminal “AUX 1”, “AUX 2”, “AUX 3” and “AUX 4” switch every time you press [AUX].
Enjoying sound field effects Dolby Virtual Speaker You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening to 5.1 channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic also works for stereo signals of video, CD, etc.) Using Dolby Virtual Speaker REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect. WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right. SFC (Sound Field Control) You can enjoy more dynamic and broader surround effects when using SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS, and stereo signals (video, CD, etc.).
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.
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. Connect this system with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with an HDMI cable.
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. To cancel Press again. If cancelled, “W.S. OFF ” is displayed. This setting can be made on the control panel as well. Control panel • When this function is on, [WHISPERMODE SURROUND] indicator lights Press up on the control panel.
✽ “TREBLE” ✽ “DISTANCE” “HDMI” ✽ “SOUND DLY” “DUAL PRG” “DRCOMP” “ATTENUATOR” “REMOTE” “INPUT MODE” “RESET” “EXIT” “BALANCE” “STB AUDIO” • ✽ appears only when audio adjustment can be made. • Select “EXIT ” and press [OK] to finish the setup mode. Adjusting sound quality 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.
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].
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 finish 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.
Error messages Error messages/Digital signals that can be played on this system/Maintenance 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 sounds.
Optical Using optical fibre cable for digital signal input/output from DVD, CD, etc., provides better sound quality for playback or recording compared to analogue. Only possible with equipment that has an optical terminal. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) This is one of the methods that enable analogue sounds to be converted to digital sounds without compression. This method is used for music CD, etc.
Troubleshooting guide 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. 26 RQT9478 Sound field HDMI Troubleshooting and other information Troubleshooting guide Common problems Problem Possible solution Pages No power. • Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. 13 16 20 24 No sound or image after playback starts.
HDMI Problem Possible solution Pages 22 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not function properly. • Confirm “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.
CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. • DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
