Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SC-HTB550 Panasonic
Go to page of 36
until 2012/04/30 Owner ’ s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB550 P Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Please keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions, contact: U.
2 RQT9660 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
RQT9660 3 Precautions THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS- Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
4 RQT9660 T able of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS ............... ................ ............. ................ 2 Before use Supplied items ............................ ................. ............. ................ ............. .......
Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations RQT9660 5 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessories before using the system. ≥ Product numbers are correct as of December 201 1. These may be subject to change. ≥ For U.
6 RQT9660 Co ntro l re f ere nc e g ui de 1 St andby/on switch ( Í /I ) Press to switch the unit from on to st andby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power .
Before use RQT9660 7 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( > 23) 2 Adjust the dialog effect level ( > 23) 3 Adjust the output level of the active subw oofer (bass sound) ( > 23) 4 Adjust the volum.
8 RQT9660 Getting star ted Step 1 Selecting th e placement method ≥ Choose a placement method that suits you best. When attaching the sp eakers t o a wall When placing the speaker s on a ta ble Plac.
Getting started RQT9660 9 ≥ Use a sc rewdriv er ( i ) for assembling the speakers. ≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid inju ry , yo u may drop the speakers when ca rrying them.
10 RQT9660 Step 2 Assembli ng the speak er s ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the sp eakers. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
Getting started RQT9660 11 Connect the s peaker cables. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (a s illustrated). ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert b eyond the wire insulation.
12 RQT9660 Fit the speaker sec urely onto the screw(s). ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Att ach the front ornament s.
Getting started RQT9660 13 Connect the s peaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert b eyond the wire insulation. Drive a screw into t he wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
14 RQT9660 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the sp eakers following step s 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizont ally” ( > 10).
Getting started RQT9660 15 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 17. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers f ollowing step s 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” ( > 10).
16 RQT9660 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following st ep 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” ( > 12).
Getting started RQT9660 17 Connect the s peaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert b eyond the wire insulation. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connec tor on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left.
18 RQT9660 W hen placing the speak ers on a table Horizo ntal placement V ertica l placem ent A Cord § B Screw eye ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ .
Getting started RQT9660 19 Step 3 Connections ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and read th e appropriate owner ’s manual. Do not connect the AC p ower supply cord until all other co nnections are comp lete. ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI Con trol” ( > 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV .
20 RQT9660 Y ou can direct the audio signal fr om the connected Blu-ray Disc player TM , DVD player , Set T op Box, etc. to this system. Prep aration ≥ Connect the main unit to the TV ( > 19).
Getting started RQT9660 21 Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. ≥ The main unit and active subwoofer consume a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (this unit: approx.
22 RQT9660 Prep aration ≥ T urn on the main unit. Press [ BÍ C I]. Check that the wireless link is activated. WIRELESS LINK indicator light s ≥ Red: The wireless link is not activated.
Getting started Operations RQT9660 23 Operations Using this unit Preparation ≥ T urn on the TV and/or connected device. Press [ Í ] to turn on the main unit. Select the source. ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices.
24 RQT9660 This system provides a feeling that th e sound and the image are as one. The 3D sound ef fect will be applied to Multi-channe l audio sources as a f actory preset. Dolby Virtual S pea ker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings.
Operations RQT9660 25 Link ed oper atio ns with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HD A VI Contr ol TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connect ion has been made. ( > 19) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” opera tions on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
26 RQT9660 Advanced oper a tions Change the dual audio from main to secondary . Confirm the digit al audio output setting on the connected TV or player , etc. is set to “Bitstream”. Press and hold [TV] for more than 2 sec. While the indicato r of the current setting is blinking , press [TV] to change the setting .
Operations RQT9660 27 ∫ Remote control co de When other Panasonic device s respond to this system’ s remote control, change the remote contro l code on the main unit and t he remote control. Prep aration ≥ T urn off all other Panasonic product s.
28 RQT9660 Referenc e T roubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check point s, or if the solutions indicated in th e following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directo ry (United S tates and Puerto Rico)” on p age 34 if you reside in the U.
Reference RQT9660 29 Sound from the device is un even. ≥ The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range. Bring the device closer to the main unit. ≥ Remove any obstacle between the main unit and the device. ≥ Switch off any wireless LAN device.
30 RQT9660 Indica tor illumination The indicators display the condition of this syst em by flashing. The i ndicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational condition s. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. Refer to “Troubleshooting” ( > 28) if the indicators do not light up as illustrated below .
Reference RQT9660 31 About Bluetooth ® ∫ Frequency band used This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this d evice ≥ This system conforms to frequency r estrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not nece ssary .
32 RQT9660 Specifications AMPLIF IER SECTIO N RMS output power 10 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer ch 120 W per channel (100 Hz, 8 ≠ ) Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠ ) T otal RMS Dolby Digital mode power 240 W FTC output pow er 1.
Reference RQT9660 33 1 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. 2 Weight and dimensions are approximate. 3 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer .
34 RQT9660 Limited War r anty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A. AND PUERT O RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Comp any of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secau.
Reference RQT9660 35 Limited War r anty ( ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Panasonic Can ada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ont ario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
Panasonic Corporation 201 1 Printed in Malaysia One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www .panasonic.com www .panasonic.ca 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Canada Inc.
An important point after buying a device Panasonic SC-HTB550 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Panasonic SC-HTB550 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Panasonic SC-HTB550 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Panasonic SC-HTB550 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Panasonic SC-HTB550 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Panasonic SC-HTB550, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Panasonic SC-HTB550.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Panasonic SC-HTB550. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Panasonic SC-HTB550 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
