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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 10:33 AM
Owner’s Manual
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-XH50
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
If you have any questions contact
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada:1-800-561-5505
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: The warranty can be found on page 23.
Only for Canada: The warranty can be found on page 24.
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 2 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM System SC-XH50 ≥ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this Main unit SA-XH50 manual for future reference. Speaker Front speakers SB-HF70 ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. system Center speaker SB-HC70 ≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on Surround
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U N E M T R A SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 3 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM TV INPUT AV VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOL 7 8 9 CANCEL MUTE 0 1 10 0 DVD RADIO EXT-IN SEARCH SEARCH PLAY SKIP SLOW SKIP PAUSE STOP FUNCTIONS EXIT OK PLAY MODE RETURN –REPEAT SOUND SURROUND W.SRD FL DISPLAY –CH SELECT –SLEEP MUSIC PORT 1-MIC-2 VOL MUSIC PORT The circled numbers indicated in this Owner’s Manual (e.g. Press [Í] 1) correspond to the circled numb
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 4 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Control reference guide Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment Remote control Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you 1 Turn the main unit on/off ( 8) operate the unit using the supplied remote control. You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control 2 Select channels and title numbers etc. / Enter numbers operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. ( 9, 12) The m
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 5 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Playing Discs Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Playing from the selected item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Other modes of play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 6 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM step 1 Positioning step 2 Connections How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate Note the following points: operating instructions. ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other 13 ≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( /32q) away from the system for connections are completed. p
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 7 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM ∫ Connection with an ARC compatible TV Radio antenna connections 2 What is ARC? ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI Using an indoor antenna ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI Adhesive tape cable without the need to make an extra audio connection. FM indoor antenna ≥ Refer to the operating inst
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 8 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM step 3 AC power supply cord connection step 5 Easy setup The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) settings. Preparation AC power supply cord Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (supplied) (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. ≥ To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. AC IN
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 9 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Manual tuning Listening to the radio Press [RADIO] 4 to select “FM”. 1 Presetting stations automatically Press [SEARCH6, SEARCH5] ? to select the 2 Up to 30 stations can be set. frequency. Press [RADIO] 4 to select “FM”. ≥ To start auto tuning, press and hold [SEARCH6, 1 SEARCH5] ? until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found. Press [MENU] C. 2 Each time you press the button: LOWEST (fac
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 10 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Using the START menu Listening to the TV or other device’s audio from this unit’s speakers You can select desired source, change the settings, access playback/ menus, etc., by using the START menu. Preparation Press [START] B to show the START menu. 1 ≥ Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the ≥ When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, the TV also turns on TV or other device. ( 7) when th
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 11 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM EQ (Equalizer) You can select sound quality settings. Enjoying sound effects from all Each time you press [2, 1] 8: FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added). speakers HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect SUBW LVL (Subwoofer level) with some sources. You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatica
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 12 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM [DVD-V] Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU] 7 Basic play [DVD-V] Show a disc menu: [MENU] C Return to previous screen: [RETURN] D Preparation [VCD] (with playback control) To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode Show a disc menu: [RETURN] D (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. Turn PBC function on/off: [MENU] C Press [Í] 1 to turn on the unit. 1 Main unit
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 13 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Repeat play Other modes of play This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Program and Random play During play, press and hold [–REPEAT] 9, to show the [CD] [MP3] [JPEG] repeat mode. Preparation While the repeat mode is displayed, press [–REPEAT] 9 to select the item to be repeated. While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] 9 to select the play e.g. [DVD-V] mode. `Chapt
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 10:33 AM Play Speed Linked operations with the TV TM TM (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”) [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? ≥ Press [1 PLAY] 5 to return to normal play. TM TM VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync . ≥ After you change the speed VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. operation
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 15 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM One touch play Easy control only with VIERA remote control You can turn the main unit and the TV on, and start playing a disc with a (For “HDAVI Control 2 or later”) single press of a button. You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote control. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below During standby mode, press [1 PLAY] 5 to start disc playback. illustration for operation b
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 10:33 AM Time Delay Changing the player settings When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. Press [DVD] 4 to select “DVD/CD”. ≥ 0ms/Auto ≥ 20ms ≥ 40ms ≥ 60ms 1 ≥ 80ms ≥ 100ms Press [START] B to show the START menu. 2 When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV ( 14), select “0ms/Auto”. Press [3, 4] 8 to select “Setup” and press [O
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 17 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Others menu Speaker Settings Select the delay time of the speakers. Slide Show Time (Effective only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected Set the speed of the slideshow. in “Speaker layout” ( 8, Easy setup).) ≥ 3 Seconds ≥ 5 Seconds ≥ 10 Seconds ≥ 15 Seconds (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 18 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Region number Discs that can be played [DVD-V] The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region Commercial discs number “1” or “ALL”. Type of media/ e.g. Remarks Indicated as Logo DVD-Video High quality movie and [DVD-V] 1 music discs 2 1 ALL 4 Disc handling precautions ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. ≥ Do not write on the label side
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 19 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM Speaker installation option Maintenance Attaching to a wall Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be came with the cloth. capable of supporti
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SC-XH50PPC_RQTX1326-P_eng.book Page 20 Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:05 AM General operation Troubleshooting guide No response when any buttons are pressed. ≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in this Owner’s Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt Manual. ( 18) about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the ≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity following guide do not solv
