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Operating Instructions
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB685
13 to 18)
RQT0A97-B

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB685 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Included Installation Instructions The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, ≥...
  • Page 3 Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions.................... 2 Before use Supplied items ....................5 This system (SC-HTB685) ....................5 Accessories .........................5 Control reference guide ................... 6 This system (Front) ......................6 This system (Rear) ......................7 Remote control ........................8 Getting started Step 1 Connections ..................9 Connection with the TV .......................9...
  • Page 5: Supplied Items

    ≥ Operations in this operating instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Supplied items This system (SC-HTB685) ∏ 1 Main unit (speaker) ∏ 1 Active subwoofer...
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide This system (Front) Main unit Active subwoofer Standby/on switch (Í/I) Select the Bluetooth device as the source ® Touch to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit NFC touch area ( is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 7: This System (Rear)

    This system (Rear) Main unit Active subwoofer HDMI AV IN (BD/DVD) terminal ( Ir SYSTEM terminal ( 11, 12) HDMI AV OUT (TV (ARC)) terminal (ARC USB port (for service use only) compatible) ( 9, 10) AC IN terminal ( OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal Active subwoofer on/off button ( §...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. INPUT SETUP SOUND ∫ To replace a button-type battery Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)    Turn the main unit on or off (  Select the input source ( “TV”...
  • Page 9: Step 1 Connections

    25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. ∫ IR (Infrared) Blaster ≥ Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control sensor is not blocked by the main unit. ( Connection with the TV Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”.
  • Page 10: Connection From An Hdmi Compatible Device

    Not labelled “HDMI (ARC)” HDMI IN AV OUT TV(ARC) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL OUT A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal. Connection from an HDMI compatible device You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc.
  • Page 11: Connection To A 4K Ultra Hd Tv

    Connection to a 4K Ultra HD TV This system cannot pass-through the 4K content of a 4K compatible equipment to a 4K Ultra HD TV. However, you can connect the system to a 4K Ultra HD TV to enjoy the 4K content. Connect both ends HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI IN (4K)
  • Page 12: Ac Mains Lead Connection

    ≥ If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become damaged and exposed adhesive may remain. Once you have confirmed the TV is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape. ≥ The supplied IR Blaster is only compatible with Panasonic TVs. ∫ Placement example...
  • Page 13: Step 2 Placement

    Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. ≥ Be sure to install the main unit as indicated within this operating Instructions.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Placement Method

    Selecting the placement method Choose a placement method that suits you best. When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. Page 15 When attaching the main unit to a wall ≥...
  • Page 15: When Placing The Main Unit In A Rack Or On A Table

    When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord ........................k 2 ≥Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) ................k 2 ≥ Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 26 kg. ≥...
  • Page 16: When Attaching The Main Unit To A Wall

    When attaching the main unit to a wall The main unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, etc. Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 26 kg. The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
  • Page 17 Attach the wall mount brackets to the main unit.    A Wall mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥...
  • Page 18 Fit the main unit securely onto the screw(s). DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so ≥ In this position, the that the screw is in speaker will likely fall this position. if moved to the left or right. Secure the cord to the wall. ≥...
  • Page 19: Step 3 Wireless Connections

    ® ® C I: ≥ The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) may be The active subwoofer is on. displayed before “SC-HTB685” is displayed. B Í: ≥ If prompted for the passkey on the Bluetooth device, enter ® The active subwoofer is off.
  • Page 20: Remote Control Code

    “Panasonic Music Streaming”. “REMOTE 1” is indicated on the display. Start the app “Panasonic Music Streaming” on the device. – Follow on-screen instructions on your device. – Always use the latest version of the app.
  • Page 21: Using This System

    Using this system Operations ∫ To adjust the volume of this system Preparation Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100 ≥ Turn on the active subwoofer. ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ To mute the sound Press [MUTE].
  • Page 22: 3D Sound

    5.1ch. STEREO: Play any source Adding to the Dolby Virtual of sound in stereo. Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied its own sound You can adjust the amount field controlling technology to of bass. This system 3D surround...
  • Page 23: Audio Format

    Enhance the harmonic Audio format bass effect. H.BASS You can view the current audio format. The 3D Clear Mode Dialog Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec. feature creates a sound field DOLBY Dolby Digital is the audio similar to the sound coming DIGITAL source.
  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Change the Bluetooth ® connection link mode to suit the connection type. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select Make sure to disconnect the setup item. the current connected LINK device (“BLUETOOTH Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select MODE READY” is indicated on the the desired setting and then press display).
  • Page 25: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    ≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. ≥ The delay information is automatically set if the TV is “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 3” or later and Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible the VIERA Link is set to on.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reference The main unit is automatically switched to Before requesting service, make the following standby mode. checks. If you are in doubt about some of the “AUTO POWER DOWN” function is on. check points, or if the solutions indicated in the The main unit will automatically switch to standby following guide do not solve the problem, consult mode when no signal is input and no operation is...
  • Page 27 ( 9, 10) connected to, via HDMI, does not support Panasonic’s ≥ If the main unit is connected to a Panasonic TV VIERA Link feature (HDAVI Control 3 or later). and turned on using the remote control or the touch key on the main unit, sound might not be output from this system.
  • Page 28 Active Subwoofer The sound lags behind the image. Depending on the TV, when this unit is connected No power. to it via Bluetooth , the sound output from this unit ® Ensure the AC mains lead of the active subwoofer may lag behind the TV image.
  • Page 29: About Bluetooth

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such unit is located too close to other Bluetooth marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. ® Other trademarks and trade names are those of their devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION GENERAL RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Power consumption Front ch (L, R ch) Main unit 70 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 36 W Centre ch (C ch) 70 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Active subwoofer Subwoofer ch 23 W...
  • Page 31 SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in) Full range 6.5 cm cone type k1/ch Centre speaker (Built-in) Full range 6.5 cm cone type k1 Active subwoofer Woofer 16 cm cone type k1 WIRELESS SECTION Wireless module Frequency Range 2.40335 GHz to 2.47735 GHz No.
  • Page 32 Alemanha Norsk Česky Samsvarserklæring (DoC) “Panasonic Corporation” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de Prohlášení o shodě grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Společnost “Panasonic Corporation” tímto prohlašuje, že tento Kundene kan laste ned en kopi av den originale výrobek je ve shodě...
  • Page 33 Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germania Saksamaa Magyar Megfelelőségi Nyilatkozat (DoC) Ezennel a , “Panasonic Corporation” kijelenti, hogy a jelen termék Latviski kielégíti az 1999/5/EK Irányelv létfontosságú követelményeit és Atbilstības deklarācija (DoC) más vonatkozó rendelkezéseit. Kompānija “Panasonic Corporation” ar šo paziņo, ka šis A vásárlók letölthetik az R&TTE termékek eredeti DoC másolatát a...
  • Page 34: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  • Page 35 RQT0A97...
  • Page 36 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com RQT0A97-B F1115RK1125 Panasonic Corporation 2015...

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