Panasonic SC-XH20 manual

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    [GC] RQT9682-G Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-XH20 until 2012/04/02 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum perfo rmance and safety , please read the se instructions caref ully . Please keep this manual for futur e reference. The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. Region number The player pl[...]

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    2 RQT96 82 (When using the mou lded three pin mains plu g) How to replace the fus e The location of the fuse dif fer according to the type of AC mains plug (f igures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and fol low the instructions below . Illustrations may dif fer from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse c over with a screwdri ver . 2. Re[...]

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    3 RQT96 82  The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions (e.g. Press [ Í ] 1 ) correspond to the circled numbers in the above. RETURN VOL STOP VOL TV INPUT AV SKIP SLOW PAUSE SEARCH SEARCH PLAY DVD RADIO EXT-IN EXIT – REPEAT PLAY MODE SOUND SURROUND FL DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 10 1 0 CANCEL FUNCTIONS MUTE M E N U S T A R T T[...]

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    4 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Other Panasonic audio/video equi pment may start fu nctioning when you operate the unit using the suppli ed remote control. Y ou can operate this unit in another mode by setting t he remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. The main unit and remote control must be set to th[...]

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    5 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operatio n Reference RQT96 82 Getting S tarted Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control refe rence gui de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Start Guide step 1 Posi tioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 step[...]

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    6 RQT96 82 How you set up your speakers can af fect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secur e bases. ≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from t he system for proper ventilation. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors , walls, and co rners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and window[...]

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    7 RQT96 82 Getting Started Quick Start Guide  Use an FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. ≥ T o listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect the audio cable. Refer to the operating inst ructions of the resp ective devices for the settings necessary to output the audio. This connection provides a much purer picture than the VID[...]

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    8 RQT96 82 ≥ Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Aim at the remote cont rol signal sensor ( B 4), avo iding obst acles. Distance: Within approx. 7 m Angle: Within approx. 20° up and down, approx. 30° to the lef t and right The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary settings.  ≥ Y ou can perform this setup anytime b y selecting [...]

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    9 RQT96 82 Getting Started Quick Start Guide Y ou can select desired source, cha nge the setting s, access playback/ menus, etc., by using the ST ART menu. When “Input Selection” is selected Y ou can select a desired source from the menu. ≥ DVD/CD ( B 1 1), FM RADIO ( B 8), AUX/TV ( B below), USB ( B 13) When “Setup” is selected Y ou can [...]

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    10 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥ The following sound ef fect s may not be available or may h ave no effect with some sources. ≥ Y ou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effect s are used with some sour ces. If this occurs, turn the sound ef fects off.  When changing the surround [...]

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    11 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Prepar ation T o display the picture , turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, A V 1, etc.) to suit the connection to this un it.  ≥ When you press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] 2 to close the disc tray , this unit automatically starts playing the disc in the tray[...]

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    12 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Prep aration T o clear the selected program 1 Press [ 1 ] 8 and then press [ 3 , 4 ] 8 to select the prog ram. 2 Press [CANCEL] 3 . T o clear the whol e program Press [ 1 ] 8 several times to select “Cl ear All”, and then press [OK] 8 . The whole program is also cleared when t[...]

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    13 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operatio n Reference Y ou can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class devices ( B 15). Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class: – USB devices that suppo rt bulk only transf er . Preparatio n ≥ Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the un it, ensure that [...]

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    14 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference § Some discs st art in a cert ain languag e despite any changes you make here. When the selected languag e is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs wher e you can only switch the language from t he menu screen ( B 11 ) . Language menu Display [...]

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    15 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Ratings Set a rating level to limit DVD-V ideo play . Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) ≥ 1 to 7 ≥ 8 No Limit When you select your ratings level, a password screen is sh own. The default passwor d is “0000”. Enter the 4-digit p assword with the numbered buttons, a[...]

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    16 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference This unit can play P AL and NTSC, but the “TV System” ( B 14) of this unit must match the system of your TV .  Depending on the P AL video on the disc, the image may not be displayed correctly on an NTSC TV . ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause dis[...]

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    17 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Before requesting service, make the followin g checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if t he solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the proble m, consult your dealer for instructions. No power . Insert the AC mains lead securely . ( B 7) T[...]

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    18 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference There is ghosting wh en progressive outpu t is on. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD- Video , but should be corrected if yo u use interlaced output. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, set “V ideo Out (I/P)” in V ideo menu to “Inte[...]

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    19 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference  1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. 2 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . Specifications AMPLIFIER SEC TION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer[...]

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    20 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Unit ≥ T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not expose th is unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. – Do not place object s filled with liqui ds, such as vases, on this unit. – Use only the recommended acce ssories. – Do not remove [...]

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    21 RQT96 82 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference SC-XH20GC_RQT9682-G_ eng.book Page 21 Wednesday, Janu ary 4, 2012 4:19 PM[...]

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    Panasonic Corporation Web S it e: http://panasonic.net C Panasonic Corporation 2012 RQT9682-G F0212AA0 p SC-XH20GC_RQT9682-G_ eng.book Page 27 Wednesday, Janu ary 4, 2012 4:19 PM[...]