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Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB400 Model No. SC-HTB600 This illustration shows SC-HTB400. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. Included Installation Instructions The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist.
Safety precautions WARNING! CAUTION! Unit Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • • product damage, product damage, Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, –...
All enquiries transactions and distribution • Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct •...
Your system and the illustrations can look differently. [HTB400]: Indicate features applicable to SC-HTB400 only. [HTB600]: Indicate features applicable to SC-HTB600 only. Supplied items Product numbers correct as of March 2020. These may be subject to change. This system ...
Overview of controls Do the procedure with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. Main Unit (Front) [HTB600] Active subwoofer (Front) A Standby/on switch [1] E Display panel Press to switch the unit from on to standby F Remote control sensor mode or vice versa.
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Main unit (Bottom) [HTB600] [HTB400] [HTB600] Active subwoofer (Rear) A [HTB400] HDMI TV (ARC) terminal (ARC compatible) (~8) [HTB600] HDMI AV IN terminal (~9) B [HTB600] HDMI AV OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) terminal (eARC/ARC compatible) (~8, 9) C OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (~8) D USB port (For firmware updates) (~20) E [HTB600] I/D SET button The main unit is by default already paired with the active subwoofer.
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█ Preparing the remote control Remote control Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet. Insulation sheet INPUT PAIRING SETUP SOUND MUTE Replacing the battery Replace with a new battery (CR2025 lithium battery). A Switch the main unit on or off B Select the input source [HTB400] [HTB600]...
Making the connections Switch off all equipment before connection. Components and cables are sold separately. Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. When connecting to 4K compatible equipment and 4K Ultra HD TV, use High Speed HDMI cables which support 18 Gbps bandwidth.
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Connection with players, etc., supporting HDR10+ [HTB600] This system does not support HDR10+. When connecting to a player, TV, etc., that supports HDR10+, use the following connection. Player, etc.,supporting HDR10+ HDMI HDMI [HTB600] AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT HDMI cable HDMI IN HDMI HDMI cable* HDMI IN (ARC)
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Connecting the AC mains lead [HTB600] To household mains socket AC mains lead AC mains lead Conserving power The system consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power supply if you do not use the system. The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode when no signal is input and no operation is performed for approx.
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.
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Placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Additionally required accessories (commercially available) Fall prevention cord (x2) Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) (x2) Note: • Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 30 kg. •...
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Place the main unit in the desired position and attach each cord onto the rack or table. Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. Do not lean the main unit against the TV or wall. Screw eye Attach the screw eye at a position capable of supporting over 30 kg.
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Attaching the main unit to a wall WARNING: To prevent injury, this unit must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 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 30 kg.
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Drive the screws into the wall. Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. • Leave at least 100 mm of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitting the main •...
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Secure the cord to the wall. Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. Screw eye Cord...
Off: The wireless link is not activated. The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) Blinks: The active subwoofer is trying to activate may be shown before “SC-HTB400” or the wireless link with the main unit. “SC-HTB600”is shown. If prompted for a passkey, input “0000” or Note: •...
Basic control Sound menu Preparation Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the Switch on the TV and/or connected device. sound effect and then press [OK]. You can also press [5] or [K] repeatedly to Press [`] to switch on the system. select the setup item.
█ BASS BOOST Setup menu Switch on and off the bass boost effect. You can enjoy enhanced bass performance and Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select the more powerful sound. setup item and then press [OK]. ON (default), OFF You can also press [5] or [K] repeatedly to select the setup item.
Firmware updates Power on link When the TV is switched on, the main unit also Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated switches on automatically. (This function does not firmware for this system that may add or improve work when BT is the source.) the way a feature operates.
• ® Before requesting service, make the following set the audio output to “SC-HTB400” or “SC-HTB600” manually. Read the operating checks. If you are in doubt about some of the instructions of the device for details.
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█ Sound █ Active subwoofer [HTB600] No sound No power. Make sure the AC mains lead of the active Cancel muting. ( • • subwoofer is connected. Check the connections to the other devices. • 8, 9) After switching on the subwoofer, it immediately Make sure that the received audio signal is •...
• Do not use tissues or other materials (towels, etc.) that can fall apart. Small grains may get When other Panasonic equipment responds to the stuck inside the speaker cover. remote control of this system, change the remote Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to •...
Specifications █ General █ Amplifier section [HTB400] Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Power consumption Front ch 40 W per channel (6 Ω), Main unit 30 W 1 kHz, 10% THD Active subwoofer [HTB600] 36 W Subwoofer ch...
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█ Audio format section █ Speaker section [HTB600] Front speakers (Built-in) Full range 4.5 x 10 cm cone type x 2 HDMI AV/TV eARC input LPCM (Max 7.1 ch) Woofer [HTB400] 8 cm cone type x 2 Dolby Digital Active subwoofer [HTB600] Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Woofer...
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“Panasonic Corporation” v tem dokumentu izjavlja, da je Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης (DoC) izdelek v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi Η “Panasonic Corporation” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν αυτό είναι pomembnimi določbami Direktive 2014/53/EU. συμμορφωμένο προς τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες Stranka lahko naloži izvod izvirnega DoC o naših izdelkih RE s σχετικές...
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(Main unit and active subwoofer) Latviski Atbilstības deklarācija (DoC) Român Ar šo “Panasonic Corporation” paziņo, ka šis izstrādājums Declaraţie de Conformitate (DoC) atbilst pamatprasībām un pārējiem Direktīvas 2014/53/ES “Panasonic Corporation” declară prin prezenta că acest noteikumiem. produs este conform cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi Pircēji var lejupielādēt oriģinālo DoC kopiju mūsu RE...
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Türkçe For more information about collection Uygunluk Beyanı (DoC) “Panasonic Corporation” bu belge ile bu ürünün 2014/53/EU and recycling, please contact your local Direkti’nin temel gerekliliklerine ve diğer ilgili hükümlerine municipality. uygun olduğunu beyan eder.
® information that is compromised during a registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, wireless transmission. Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Frequency band Corporation is under license. Other trademarks This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
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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 have a manufacturing defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase receipt.
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█ NORSK ADVARSEL! Produkt For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk støt eller skade på apparatet: • Dette apparatet må ikke utsettes for regn, fuktighet, drypp eller sprut. – Ikke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser, på apparatet. –...
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