Panasonic SC-HTB20 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB20 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. EG GN GS... -
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: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead The wire which is coloured Brown must be (For the United Kingdom and connected to the terminal which is marked with Ireland) the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. For your safety, please read the following text WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE carefully. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety precautions ..................2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ................3 Before use Supplied items ....................5 System (SC-HTB20) ......................5 Accessories ........................5 Control reference guide .................. 6 Active subwoofer ........................ 6 Remote control ........................7 Unit care ...................... -
Page 5: Supplied Items
Before use ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB20 for variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these Operating Instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland. -
Page 6: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Active subwoofer (For South East Asia and the MIddle East) 110-127V• •220-240V VOLT ADJ 11 12 Active subwoofer (front) Active subwoofer (rear) Standby/on switch (Í/I) Audio format indicators § Press to switch the unit from on to standby D Dolby Digital indicator mode or vice versa. -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the battery holder. 2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the Turn the system on or off ( Adjust the dialog effect level ( battery holder back in place. -
Page 8: Step 1 Selecting The Placement Method
Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥ Choose a placement method that suits you best. When placing the speakers on a wall Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Page 12 When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands Page 13... -
Page 9: Speaker System
Caution ≥ The active subwoofer and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. -
Page 10: Step 2 Assembling The Speakers
Step 2 Assembling the speakers When placing the speakers on a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥... -
Page 11: Connect The Speaker Cables
Connect the speaker cables. ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the colour of the speaker connector with the colour of the L/R indicator on the speaker label so as not to connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker. ≥... -
Page 12: Front View
Place the speakers vertically ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 4 Screws ∏ 2 Front ornaments ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥... -
Page 13: When Placing The Speakers On A Table
A At least 30 mm F 46.5 mm B ‰4.0 mm G 24.5 mm C ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm D Wall or pillar E 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm Fit the speaker(s) securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). ≥... - Page 14 Align the holes with the projecting parts on the speaker. ≥ Do not use these holes for alignment as the screw will not fit into the screw hole. A Screw (supplied) B Screw hole Place the speakers using the speaker feet ∏...
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Page 15: Assemble The Speakers
Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Speaker ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Front bases ornaments ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥... -
Page 16: Speaker Fall Prevention Measures
Back of the speaker base Pull the cable straight along the line and slide into the groove. Press into the ≥ Be sure to insert the cable in under the projecting part. groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’... - Page 17 When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement A Cord (not supplied) C Wall B Screw eye (not supplied) D Approx. 150 mm ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
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Page 18: Step 3 Connections
∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. -
Page 19: Connection With Other Devices
Not labelled “HDMI (ARC)” HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT Active subwoofer A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) Connection with other devices You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system. -
Page 20: Speaker Cable Connection
Speaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same colour. A RED Front speaker (Rch) B WHITE Front speaker (Lch) Active subwoofer AC mains lead connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. (For South East Asia and the Middle East) Before connecting the AC mains lead Set the voltage. -
Page 21: Using This Unit
Using this unit Operations Preparation Press [i VOL j] to adjust the ≥ Turn on the TV. volume of the speakers. ≥ Volume range: 1 to 100 § Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to adjust the subwoofer level (bass sound). ≥ Subwoofer levels: 1 to 4 (Factory preset: 3) §... -
Page 22: 3D Sound
Speaker 5.1ch. Adding to the Dolby Virtual While the level is displayed: Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied its own sound field Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to controlling technology to expand 3D surround adjust the level. -
Page 23: Audio Output Modes
Audio output modes As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi- channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu- ray Disc player or DVD player, etc. By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV. -
Page 24: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient Control” function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under To make sure that the audio is output from this “HDAVI Control”. system, select home cinema speaker from the... -
Page 25: Remote Control Code
To turn off the 3D ∫ Remote control code surround effect and When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s clear-mode dialog effect remote control, change the remote control code on the active subwoofer and the remote control. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Preparation Reference ≥ Turn off all other Panasonic products. ≥ Turn on this system. Before requesting service, make the following Change the remote control code to code 2: checks. If you are in doubt about some of the 1 Aim the remote control at this system’s remote control check points, or if the solutions indicated in the sensor. - Page 27 ≥ If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV HDMI and turned on using the button on the active subwoofer or the remote control, sound might not be output from this system. In this case, This system does not operate correctly.
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Page 28: Indicator Illumination
Indicator illumination The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. Refer to “Troubleshooting” ( 26) if the indicators do not light as illustrated below. Indicator Description The indicators blink from left to right (i) or from right to left... -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION FRONT SPEAKER SECTION RMS output power 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex type) Subwoofer ch Full range 110 W per channel (100 Hz, 3 ≠) 3.5 cm k10 cm cone typek1 Front ch (L, R ch) 65 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠) SPEAKER GENERAL... - Page 30 DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. VQT4E52...
- Page 31 Safety information for customers in Norway NORSK ADVARSEL Produkt ≥ For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk støt eller skade på apparatet: jUtsett ikke produktet for regn, fukt, drypping eller sprut. jIkke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser, på apparatet. jBruk kun anbefalt tilbehør.
- Page 32 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
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