Panasonic SA-HT16, SA-HT17 User Manual

SC-HT17

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Home Theater Audio System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT17

SC-HT16
SC-HT15

Table of contents

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

SC-HT17 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise
mentioned.
SC-HT16 is only for the U.S.A.

Before use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................. 2

Supplied accessories ............................................3

The remote control ................................................ 3

Step 1

Speaker setup

4

Home theater

Step 2

connections

8

Step 3

Step 4

Operations

Other connections

10

Settings

13

For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in 
place of the word "Partner".

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Basic operations.................................................. 15

Control guide........................................................16

The radio............................................................... 18

Other functions ....................................................19

Making a recording ..............................................21

The RESET function ............................................21

Remote control operation guide.........................22

Reference

Specifications.......................................................25

Listening caution ................................................26

Maintenance ........................................................26

Product service.................................................... 26

Warranty (U.S.A.)..................................................27

Troubleshooting guide .........................Back cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

Before use

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON

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THE APPARATUS.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler
shall remain readily operable.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

System cable

System SC-HT17 SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Main unit SA-HT17 SA-HT16 SA-HT15
Front speakers SB-FS930 SB-FS880 SB-FS880
Surround speakers SB-FS880 SB-FS15 SB-FS15
Center speaker SB-PC930 SB-PC15 SB-PC15
Subwoofer SB-WA17 SB-WA16 SB-WA15

The remote control

(K1HA25HA0001)

FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

Remote control transmitter

SC-HT17

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Batteries

(x 2)

Speaker cable(s)

SC-HT17

(REE1203A) (4 m x 1)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

Rubber pads

(RKA0072-KJ)

SC-HT17

Sticker sheet

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(RQCA1029)

Speaker stands

(RYQV0060)

(EUR7722KK0)

(EUR7722KH0)

(REE1203A) (4 m x 1)
(REE1203C) (10 m x 2)

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

(x 2)

1

3

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

2

2

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote
control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Remote control signal sensor

2

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POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

Transmission window

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Speaker stands with long cables

(RYQV0060A)

(x 2)

Stand bases

(RYQV0059-S)

SC-HT17

(x 4)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

(x 2)

Screws

SC-HT17

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

SC-HT16

Optical fiber cable

(XTN5+32FFN)
(XTN4+8FFN)

(Large x 8)
(Small x 8)

(XTN5+32FFN)
(XTN4+8FFN)

(Large x 4)
(Small x 4)

(K7CXJCA00001)

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of January 2005)

In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory
Purchases” on page 27.

Note

• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from
dust.

• Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as
direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Step

1

Speaker setup

Supplied
accessories

Speaker stands with long cables

SC-HT17

(x 2)

Speaker stands

Front and surround speaker assembly

• To prevent damage or scratches, lay a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

• For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Attach the pipe to the base.

1

Thread the speaker cable through the base.

1

• Untie the cable before threading.

Speaker setup Step 1

Insert the pipe.

2

Match the holes.

3

Stand bases

SC-HT17

Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened by lightly tightening
the left and right side screws alternately until fully tightened.

The supplied stands are specially designed for use with
this unit’s speakers.
Only use as indicated in this setup.

(x 2)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

SC-HT17

Small screws
(included)

(x 4)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

(x 2)(x 2)

Attach the stand to the speaker.

2

SC-HT17

You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the top and bottom

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screws alternately until fully tightened.

• There is no difference between the right and left speakers.

4

Before attaching, check the speaker label.

• SB-FS930: Use as front speakers. Attach the stands with the short cables.

• SB-FS880: Use as surround speakers. Attach the stands with the long cables.

Large screws
(included)

Speaker height

Front Speakers

Try to line up the middle of the
speakers with the middle of the
television.

Surround speakers

It is usually better to position the
surround speakers a little higher.

Large screws

SC-HT17

Connect the speaker cables.

3

(x 8)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

(x 4)

Small screws

SC-HT17

(x 8)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

Speaker cable(s)

SC-HT17

(x 4)

Connect the speaker cables.

1

(4 m x 1)

SC-HT15SC-HT16

(4 m x 1) (10 m x 2)

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4

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(x 1)

Copper

Silver

Fasten the speaker cable to the base.

4

Attach the stickers to the speaker cables.

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Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

3

Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)

4

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

2

Thread the excess cable.

3

Slot

Center speaker

5

Speaker setup Step 1

SC-HT17

Front and surround speakers

Use the speakers with long cables for the surround
speakers (SB-FS880).

About 10 cm (4”)

FRONT

Lch

1

FRONT

Lch

1

Center speaker

About 10 cm (4”)

CENTER

5

CENTER

5

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Front speakers

About 10 cm (4”)

FRONT

Lch

1

Surround and center speakers

Use the long speaker cables for the surround
speakers (SB-FS15).

About 10 cm (4”)

SURROUND

Lch

3

SURROUND

Lch

3

FRONT

Lch

1

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Supplied

Speaker setup

accessories

Placement and connections of speakers

Place the speakers.

1

e.g., SC-HT17

Front
speaker (L)

Surround speaker

Speaker setup Step 1

Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance
from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Front speakers (left, right)

Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good
coherency between the picture and sound.

Center speaker

Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating
area.

Surround speakers (left, right)

Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, higher than ear level.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable
distance from the TV.
Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low frequency
performance. Placement near a corner can increase the apparent output level, but
can result in unnatural bass.

(L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround
speaker (R)

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

Surround speakers

Place on a shelf or
rack.

Rubber pads

SC-HT17

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the
bass and the sound field.
Note the following points.

• Attach the included rubber pads to the base
of the center speaker (SC-HT16 and
SC-HT15: center and surround speakers).
This prevents vibration from causing the
speakers to move or fall over. Use 4 pads
per speaker.

• Place speakers on flat secure bases.

• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls,

and corners can result in excessive bass.
Cover walls and windows with a thick
curtain.

Attaching the rubber pads

Bottom of surround speaker (SC-HT16 and
SC-HT15)

Bottom of center speaker

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32")
away from the system for proper ventilation.

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

Rubber pads

Rubber pads

Preventing the speakers from falling over

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to a wall
(diagram on the right).

• Obtain the screws appropriate to the walls and pillars to which they are
going to be fastened.

• Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate
procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not
have strong enough support. Improper installation may result in
damage to the wall or speakers.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a
television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions
and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television's demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the
television.

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screw eyes
(not included)

Speaker

Wall

Caution

• The main unit and supplied speakers are only to be
used as indicated in this manual. Failure to do so may
lead to damage to the receiver and/or the speakers,
and may result in the risk or fire. Consult a qualified
service person if damage has occurred or if you
experience a sudden change in performance.

• Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using
methods other than those described in this manual.

Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer.

2

SC-HT17

Subwoofer

Copper

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Silver

FRONT (L)

FRONT (R)

Copper
Silver

1

6 Ω

4 Ω

SURROUND

2

FRONT

4 Ω

CENTER

4

SURROUND
(R)

3

SURROUND
(L)

5

CENTER

Note

Never short-circuit positive (+)
and negative (–) speaker wires.

2 1 4 3 5

R L R L

Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Surround speakers

30 - 35 mm
(1-3/16” - 1-3/8”)

7.5 -9.4 mm

(19/64” - 3/8”)

7 - 9 mm (9/32” - 11/32”)

3.0-4.0 mm

(1/8” - 5/32”)

• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of
supporting 10 kg (22 lb.) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when
attaching the speakers to wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall
and speakers.

• When mounting the speakers to walls, use a string (not included) to prevent them
from falling (

è page 6).

• (SC-HT17: front and surround speakers, SC-HT16 and SC-HT15: front speakers)
Use of optional speaker cables are recommended when mounting. (You can also
remove the speaker cables from the pipes supplied with this system.)

180 mm
(7-1/16”)

Wall or pillar

Screw
(not included)

174 mm

(6-7/8”)

Fitting optional speaker stands

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Surround speakers

5 mm, Pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm
(2-23/64”)

Speaker
stands (not
included)

Plate thickness +7 to 10 mm
(9/32” - 25/64”)

• Observe the diameter and length of the
screws and the distance between screws
as shown in the diagram.

• The stands must be able to support over
10 kg (22 lb.).

• The stands must be stable even if the
speakers are in a high position.

Speaker setup Step 1

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A

Step

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Home theater connections

Other
accessories

Stereo connection cable
(not included)

Left

Right

Coaxial cable
(not included)

Turn off all components before making any connections.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

DVD player

TV (Monitor)

VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO terminals

Use this connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO
terminals.

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

IN IN IN

TV

DVR / VCR

Video connection cable
(not included)

S-Video cable
(not included)

SC-HT17

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

IN

TV (Monitor)

Home theater connections Step 2

LOOP
ANT

FM

NT

AM
ANT

GND

L L L L L L

R R R R R R

IN

GAME/AUX

FRONT

(L, R)

OUTIN

DVR / VCR

TV DVD / DVD 6CH

SURROUND

FRONT

SURROUND

AUDIO VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

(L, R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

TV

IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT ININ IN

DVR / VCR

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

IN

GAME/AUX

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB P

DVR TV

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

Y Y Y

B

R

INOUT IN

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

DIGITAL IN

MONITOR OUT

COAXIAL

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN

TV

DVR / VCR

DVD

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Supplied
accessories

System cable AC power supply cord

(x 1)

(x 1)

Changing the digital input settings

You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if
necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the
terminals, then change the settings (

Note

è page 13).

• The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC power supply cord from any other type of
equipment with this unit.

• Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS.

DVD player

LOOP
ANT

L

GAME/AUX

GND

L R L R L

OUTININ IN

DVR / VCRTV

AUDIO

L

R R

R

IN

DVD

FM
ANT

AM
ANT

Notes on digital input

This unit can decode the following signals:

• Dolby Digital, DTS

• PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96

or 88.2 kHz

It cannot decode:

• Other digital signals, such as MPEG

• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player

SC-HT16

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

SC-HT15

FRONT (L, R)

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

DVD player

Subwoofer and AC power supply cord

Subwoofer

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect this cord after all other
cables are connected.

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

AC IN

~

A

To SA-HT17

System cable (included)

VIDEO OUT

Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V/60 Hz)

Catch

Connect the video cable
directly to the TV.

TV (Monitor)

VIDEO IN

SC-HT17

Conserving power

The unit consumes a small amount of power
even when it is turned off with [8, POWER].
To save power when the unit is not to be used
for a long time, unplug it from the household
AC outlet. You will need to reset some
memory items after plugging in the unit.

SC-HT16

TO SB-WA17

A

SC-HT15

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

FM

ANT

L L

R R

AM

ANT

GAME/AUX

Home theater connections Step 2

L
A
G

IN

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Step

3

Other connections

Other
accessories

Stereo connection cable
(not included)

Left

Right

Optical fiber cable
(not included)

DVD recorder or VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

This connection provides high quality pictures by separating the color
(P

B and PR) and the luminance (Y) signals.

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

DVR TV

COMPONENT VIDEO

TO SB-WA17

A

75 Ω

LOOP

Y Y Y

B

R

INOUT IN

FM
ANT

L L L L L L

R R R R R R

AM

ANT

EXT

IN

GAME/AUX

Y

COMPONENT

P

B

VIDEO OUT

P

R

P

R

COMPONENT

P

B

VIDEO IN

Y

LOOP
ANT
GND

OUTIN

DVR / VCR

TV DVD / DVD 6CH

SURROUND

FRONT

AUDIO VIDEO

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

TV (Monitor)

TV

IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT ININ IN

DVR / VCR

DVD

IN

GAME/AUX

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR TV

Y Y Y

B

R

INOUT IN

Video connection cable
(not included)

S-Video cable
(not included)

SC-HT17

S-VIDEO terminals

Use this connection for better picture quality
than with the VIDEO terminals.

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

IN IN IN

DVR / VCR

TV

DVD

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

TV (Monitor)

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

IN IN IN

DVR / VCR

DVD

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

TV

Other connections Step 3

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DVD recorder or VCR

SC-HT16

Refer to the SC-HT35R SETUP GUIDE when connecting a DMR-ES10 DVD recorder.

75 Ω

TO SB-WA15

LOOP

EXT

A

DVD recorder or VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

LOOP
ANT
GND

FM
ANT

L R L R L

L

AM

ANT

GAME/AUX

OUTININ IN

DVR / VCRTV

AUDIO

L

R R

R

IN

DVD

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

DVD recorder or VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT

Connect the video cable directly
to the TV.

VIDEO IN

TV (Monitor)

Changing the digital input settings

You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if
necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the
terminals, then change the settings (

è page 13).

Note

• Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS.

• Do not bend the optical fiber cable.

TV (Input source)

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

This connection provides high quality pictures by separating the color
(P

B and PR) and the luminance (Y) signals.

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

DVR TV

COMPONENT VIDEO

TO SB-WA17

A

Y Y Y

75 Ω

LOOP

B

R

INOUT IN

FM

ANT

L L L L L L

R R R R R R

AM
ANT

EXT

GAME/AUX

Y

COMPONENT

P

B

VIDEO OUT

P

R

P

R

COMPONENT

P

B

Y

LOOP
ANT
GND

IN

OUTIN

DVR / VCR

TV DVD / DVD 6CH

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO IN

FRONT

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

TV

IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT ININ IN
DVR / VCR

DVD

IN

GAME/AUX

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

DVR TV

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Y Y Y

B

R

INOUT IN

SC-HT17

S-VIDEO terminals

Use this connection for better picture quality
than with the VIDEO terminals.

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

IN IN IN

DVR / VCR

TV

DVD

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

IN IN IN

DVR / VCR

DVD

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN
OPT 1 OPT 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT

TV

Other connections Step 3

TV

TV (Input source)

FM

75 Ω

ANT

L

FM

75 Ω

ANT

L

AM

LOOP

LOOP

ANT
AM

ANT

EXT

EXT

GAME/AUX

GAME/AUX

TO SB-WA15
TO SB-WA15

A

A

LOOP
ANT

LOOP

GND

ANT
GND

L R L R L

L R L R L

OUTININ IN

DVR / VCRTV

OUTININ IN
AUDIO

DVR / VCRTV

AUDIO

R R

R R

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

SC-HT15SC-HT16

L

L

R

R

IN

DVD

IN

DVD

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

COAXIAL

(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN

DIGITAL IN

OPT 1 OPT 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OUT

TV

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R

B

Other connections

A

N

N

A

Supplied
accessories

FM indoor antenna

(x 1)

AM loop antenna

(x 1)

Other
accessories

Antennas

FM indoor antenna
(included)

Other connections Step 3

Stereo connection cable (not included) Video connection cable (not included)

Left

Right

Adhesive tape
Fix the end of the antenna
where reception is best.

75 Ω

TO SB-WA17

LOOP

EXT

A

1

For best reception

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

2

1

LOOP
ANT
GND

3

FM
ANT

L L L L L L

R R R R R R

AM
ANT

IN

GAME/AUX

2

AM loop antenna
(included)

LOOP
ANT
GND

Black

Red
White

OUTIN

DVR / VCRTV DVD / DVD 6CH

AUDIO VIDEO

Click!

FRONT

• The antenna should be installed by a
competent technician.

FM outdoor antenna

SURROUND

MONITOR OUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

OUT ININ IN

DVR / VCR

75

Ω coaxial cable

TV

DVD

IN

GAME/AUX

Antenna plug

IN

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

FM

ANT

OUT IN

TV MONITOR

DVR

COMPONENT VIDE

AM
ANT

Y Y Y

Keep the antenna cord away from DVD players and other cords.

Game machine or other AV equipment

SC-HT17

LOOP
ANT
GND

FM

75 Ω

ANT

L L L L L L

R R R R R R

AM

LOOP

-WA17

ANT

EXT

IN

OUTIN

DVR / VCR

TV DVD / DVD 6CH

GAME/AUX

SURROUND

FRONT

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

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Game machine

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

TV

IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT ININ IN

DVR / VCR

VIDEO OUT

DVD

GAME/AUX

IN

PB P

P

B

PR PR P

TV MONITOR

DVR TV

COMPONENT VIDEO

SC-HT16 SC-HT15

Y Y Y

B

R

INOUT IN

LOOP
ANT
GND

FM

NT

L R L R L

L

AM

ANT

GAME/AUX

Game machine

R R

OUTININ IN

DVR / VCRTV

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

R

IN

DVD

Connect the video cable
directly to the TV.

(TV) IN (DVR) I

OPT 1 OPT 2

VIDEO IN

TV (Monitor)

DIGITAL I

Step

Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the
descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions.

DISTANCE è See below
D-INPUT è See below

4

Settings

DR COMP è See page 20
A/D ATT è See page 20

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

2

TUNE

2

MENU

Switch on.

%DIGITAL

INPUT SELECTOR

2

TUNE

MENU

POWER

2

DISTANCE

Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers
from the seating position.

The factory settings are:

Enter the setup mode. Enter the setup mode.

1

2

TUNE

FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:

2

10 FEET
10 FEET

5 FEET

%PL

D-INPUT (digital input)

Change the setting for the DIGITAL IN terminals (OPT1, OPT2,
COAXIAL) on the rear of the unit if the equipment you have
connected is different to that labeled.
The factory settings are:

1

2

TUNE

SETUP

Press at the same time.

Select “DISTANCE”.

2

INPUT SELECTOR

DISTANCE

DISTANCE

D-INPUT

DR COMP

A/D ATT

Press at the same time.

Select “D-INPUT”.

2

INPUT SELECTOR

H. BASS

TV:
DVR:
DVD:

2

VOLUME

DOWN

OPT1
OPT2
COAX

UP

SETUP

D-INPUT

DISTANCE

D-INPUT

PHONES

DR COMP

A/D ATT

Step 4

Settings

Select the speaker.

3

4

Press at the same time.

MENU

Change the setting.

2

TUNE

OR

Repeat steps 3 and 4

Exit the setup mode.

2

TUNE

Select the input position.

3

FRONT

FRONT CENTER
SURROUND

2

10 FEET

3 FEET 30 FEET

2

COMPLETE

4

55

Press at the same time.

Note

You can allocate only one piece of equipment per terminal. So
for example if you change “TV” from “OPT1” to “OPT2”, “DVR”
will automatically switch to “OPT1”.

MENU

Change the setting.

2

TUNE

OR

Repeat steps 3 and 4

Exit the setup mode.

2

TUNE

2

2

TV

TV DVR DVD

OPT 1

OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX

COMPLETE

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Settings

Adjusting speaker output level

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

^^

DVD

DRIVE
SELECT

RECORDER

DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

VCR

-

TUNER/

-

TV

BAND

123

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

ENTER

>

DISC

u

STOP PAUSE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

i

t

gh

ENTER

DVD REC

TV

TV/VIDEO

REC MODE

-

H.BASS/

SUBWOOFER

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

EFFECT

%PL

MUSIC

1 2 53 4

VOLUME

-

Press and hold

Settings Step 4

Output the
signal.

LEVEL/

-

TEST

Adjust the main
volume.

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

Select the
speaker
channel.

SFC

PLAY

AV/MOVIE

CH

VOLUME

y

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

/L /R

Adjust the level.

Repeat steps 3 and 4

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

Press and hold

Stop the test
signal.

C (center), RS (right surround) and LS (left surround) can be adjusted between –10 dB and +10 dB, with 0 dB being the level of
the front speakers. Adjust center and surround output to the same apparent level of the front speakers.

For SW (subwoofer), you can select “- - -” so there is no output, “MIN” for minimum output, a level between 1 and 19, or “MAX” for
maximum output. Adjust subwoofer output so it is balanced with the front speakers.
Subwoofer output is easily influenced by the source. You can also change its level while playing something for better effect
(

è page 19).

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Basic operations

ENTER

%DIGITAL

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

2

2

TUNE

MENU

%PL

H. BASS

1 2 3 4

POWER

Switch on. Select input.

(SC-HT17) When playing video sources connected to DVD

The picture remains on the screen even if you select TUNER.

Adding surround effects to stereo sources

Using Dolby Pro LogicII

Dolby Pro LogicII processor works not only on
sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on
any stereo source.

%PL

Press to select a mode from the table at right.

• To cancel, press [OFF].

You can make fine surround settings when in the
MUSIC or PANORAMA mode. (è page 21)

INPUT SELECTOR

TUNER TVDVD

Start play of the
source.

The unit sets the
sound mode to suit
the input signal.

DVR/VCRGAME/AUX

MOVIE

Use this mode when playing movie software, especially
videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.

MUSIC

%PL

Adds surround effects to stereo sources.

PANORAMA

Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by
music.

VOLUME

DOWN

VOLUME

DOWN

UP

PHONES

Adjust the
volume.

UP

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

DVD REC

REC MODE

REC

INPUT MODE

SUBWOOFER

TONE/

EFFECT

BALANCE

OFF

%PL

OFF

%PL

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

MUSIC

MUSIC

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

SFC

AV/MOVIE

SFC

AV/MOVIE

Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)

Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater
presence and spread by using these SFC modes
with PCM or analog stereo sources.

SFC

AV/MOVIE

MUSIC

Press to select a mode from the tables at right.

• To cancel, press [OFF].

You can adjust SFC effects.

Note

(è page 21)

• Dolby Pro LogicII and SFC modes remain in
effect until you turn the mode off.

• When input is PCM with sampling frequencies of
96 or 88.2 kHz, you cannot add surround effects
with Dolby Pro LogicII or SFC.

• When input is Dolby Digital or DTS, you cannot
use SFC.

LIVE

Brings you up close for “live” stage performance and smoother
vocals.

POP/ROCK

For pop, rock, and other music that has a punch to it.

VOCAL

For adding gloss to vocals.

MUSIC

JAZZ

Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.

DANCE

For dance music and other sounds with a strong beat.

PA RT Y

This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in
stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.

DRAMA

For dramas and other material where dialog is important.

ACTION

For action movies and other material where impact is important.

SPORTS

To make you feel like you were in the stadium.

AV/MOVIE

MUSICAL

For musicals and other material where music is important.

GAME

Enjoy gaming with more impact.

MONO

For monaural sound.

Operations

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Control guide

Main unit

Standby indicator [^]

When the unit is connected to the AC
mains supply, this indicator lights up in
standby mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on.

[8, POWER]

Press to switch the unit from on to
standby mode or vice versa. In standby
mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.

2

POWER

[INPUT SELECTOR]

For selecting input.
The display changes as
follows:

TUNER TVDVD

DVR/VCRGAME/AUX

2

TUNE

INPUT SELECTOR

MENU

[2 TUNE 1]

For tuning the radio and
presetting channels.

[% DIGITAL, % PL II, dts]

Lights to indicate the source’s input signal
and decoding format used.

% DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources
% PL II: Dolby Pro LogicII decoder is

being used
dts: DTS sources

%DIGITAL

%PL

H. BASS

[MENU]

• For entering various
settings.

• Press and hold to exit the
MENU mode.

[H.BASS]

For enhancing the bass sound.
The indicator lights when the feature
is on.

[VOLUME]

VOLUME

DOWN

UP

PHONES

Vol u me contr ol.

Remote control
signal sensor

[PHONES]

Headphone jack
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo

• Sound does not come from the
speakers if you connect
headphones.

• Avoid listening for prolonged
periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.

Display

[DIGITAL INPUT]

Program format indicators
Show the channels contained in the digital
input signal.
They do not light when input is analog.

L: Front left channel
C: Center channel
R: Front right channel
LS: Surround left channel
S: If the surround channel is monaural.
RS: Surround right channel

Operations

LFE (Low Frequency Effects): Deep-bass

effect.

DIGITAL INPUT

C

L

R

S

LS RS

LFE

C.FOCUS

SFC

2CH MIX

[C.FOCUS, 2CH MIX, SFC]

C.FOCUS: Appears when you are using

Center Focus
2CH MIX: Appears when you are listening to a
multi-channel source with headphones

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SFC: Appears when you are using an SFC
mode

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TUNED

[TUNED, ST, MONO]

Radio indicators

TUNED: A station is tuned.
ST: A stereo FM broadcast

is tuned.
MONO: You have switched
to monaural mode to
improve reception.

MONO

ST

General display

Shows the input mode, radio
frequency and other general
information.

SLEEP

[SLEEP]

Sleep timer indicator.

100Hz

M

kHz

MHz

[kHz, MHz]

Frequency unit
indicators
kHz: AM, or PCM
sampling frequency

MHz: FM

[M]

Flashes or lights
during presetting.

10kHz

Spectrum
analyzer display

Remote control and Subwoofer

This page describes the buttons used to control this unit.
See the guide starting page 22 for the buttons that control other units.

[^, RECEIVER]

Standby/on button.

[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0]

To enter radio frequencies and
channels.

[ ≧ 10, ENTER]

To enter two digit channels.

[DISC, DIRECT TUNING]

To enable selection of radio stations
by frequency.

[1, CH, 2]

For selecting preset radio channels.

[SUBWOOFER]

For selecting subwoofer level.

[-H.BASS/–C.FOCUS]

• For enhancing the bass sound.

• Press and hold to select center

focus mode.

[INPUT MODE]

For selecting AUTO, ANALOG or
DIGITAL.

[TONE/BALANCE]

To adjust the bass, treble and front
speaker balance.

[OFF]

To cancel surround effect.

[% PL II]

For selecting a Dolby Pro LogicII
mode: MOVIE, MUSIC or
PANORAMA.

[MUSIC]

For selecting SFC modes: LIVE, POP/
ROCK, VOCAL, JAZZ, DANCE or
PA RT Y .

[AV/MOVIE]

For selecting SFC modes: DRAMA,
ACTION, SPORTS, MUSICAL, GAME
or MONO.

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

DVD

TV

DVD

RECORDER

23

SKIP

i

ENTER

DVD REC

REC MODE

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

%PL

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

-

VCR

-

ENTER

>

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

t

PLAY

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

SFC

MUSIC

AV/MOVIE

TUNER/

BAND

CH

VOLUME

y

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

^^

DRIVE

SELECT

1

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

u

STOP PAUSE

gh

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

SC-HT17SC-HT17

[DVD PLAYER, –ANALOG 6CH]
[TV] [DVD RECORDER] [VCR]

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

[DVD PLAYER] [TV]
[DVD RECORDER] [VCR]

Input mode and remote control mode
buttons.

[DVD PLAYER, –ANALOG 6CH]
(SC-HT17)

Press and hold and DVD input
switches between 6-channel and
2-channel.

[-TUNER/–BAND]

For selecting TUNER.
After selecting TUNER, press and
hold to switch between FM and AM.

[+, –, VOLUME]

To adjust the volume.

[MUTING]

To mute the volume.

[-LEVEL/–TEST]

• Use when adjusting speaker level.

• Press and hold to start the speaker

test signal.

[EFFECT]

Use when adjusting Dolby Pro LogicII
or SFC effects.

[–/L, +/R]

First select EFFECT, LEVEL, TONE
or BALANCE, then press [–/L] or [+/R]
to adjust.

[AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is
connected to the AC power supply.

Operations

(SC-HT17) When DVD ANALOG 6CH input is selected:

Set your DVD player speaker output to "small", provided it has a speaker output setting function.

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The radio

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

DVD

VCR

23

ENTER

>

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

i

t

ENTER

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

TV

-

TUNER/

-

BAND

CH

VOLUME

y

PLAY

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Select “TUNER”.

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

POWER

-

TUNER/

-

BAND

23

1

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

ENTER

>

=

10

CH

^^

DRIVE

SELECT

RECORDER

1

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

SKIP

u

STOP PAUSE

gh

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

DVD REC

REC MODE

REC

INPUT MODE

SUBWOOFER

TONE/

Direct tuning

Input the frequency of the station.

Remote control

1.Press [-TUNER/–BAND] to select “TUNER”.

2.Press and hold [-TUNER/–BAND] to select “FM” or
“AM”.

3.Press [DISC, DIRECT TUNING].

4.Press the numbered buttons to enter the frequency.

e.g. To select 107.9 MHz, press [1] → [0] → [7] → [9]

• If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the
display returns to the frequency being received.

• If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be
displayed.

MENU

%DIGITAL

TUNER/

BAND

%PL

2

INPUT SELECTOR

2

2

MENU

TUNE

2 31

-

-

Press and hold

Select “FM” or
“AM”.

Select the frequency.

Auto tuning starts if you press
and hold the button.

Manual presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “MEMORY”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select the channel.

3.Press [MENU] to store.

To ca n ce l
Press and hold [MENU].

For your reference

FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode.

H. BASS

TUNE

VOLUME

DOWN

UP

PHONES

2

Automatic presetting

The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to

30. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels

21 to 30. (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these
channels.)

Preparation: Select “FM” or “AM”.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “MEMORY”.

2.Press and hold [TUNE 2].

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels
in ascending order.

Operations

If you press and hold [TUNE 1], it starts from the current
frequency.
During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (M) flashes
and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel
numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset.
The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting
finishes.

To cancel
Press and hold [MENU].

To switch between FM and AM on the main unit

1. Press [MENU] to select “BAND”.

2. Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “FM” or “AM”.

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Selecting channels

Remote control

1, CH, 2].

Press [

or

Press the numbered buttons.

For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
For channels 10 or over, press [

≧ 10, ENTER], then the two

digits.
e.g. To select channel 21: [

≧ 10, ENTER] → [2] → [1]

FM mode

You can improve FM reception by switching reception to
monaural.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “FM MODE”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “MONO”.

Select “AUTO” to cancel.

3.Press [MENU].

“MONO” lights.

Other functions

2

INPUT SELECTOR

2

MENU

TUNE

POWER

%DIGITAL

7089

DIRECT TUNING

ENTER

>

DISC

u

STOP PAUSE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

H. BASS

%PL

H. BASS

DOWN

VOLUME

UP

PHONES

SUBWOOFER

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

i

t

ENTER

REC MODE

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

%PL

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

MUSIC

PLAY

SFC

FUNCTIONS

MUTING

-

-

AV/MOVIE

gh

DVD REC

y

q

RETURN

LEVEL/

TEST

MUTING

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

Input mode

This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog,
but you can fix the input mode.

Remote control

Press [INPUT MODE] to select "AUTO", "ANALOG" or
"DIGITAL".

Ton e

You can adjust the level of the bass and treble.

Remote control

1.Press [TONE/BALANCE] to select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.

2.Press [–/L] or [+/R] to adjust bass/treble.

Note

• Input signals must be either analog or PCM, and Dolby Pro
LogicII and SFC must be off.

• (SC-HT17) You cannot adjust the tone if DVD ANALOG 6CH
is selected.

Balance

You can adjust the balance of the front speakers.

Remote control

1.Press [TONE/BALANCE] to select “BALANCE”.

2.Press [–/L] or [+/R] to adjust.

Subwoofer level

Remote control

Press [SUBWOOFER].

Adjust the level in 5 steps:
SW MIN, SW 5, SW 10, SW 15, and SW MAX.
Select SW - - - to stop output.

Note

• Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while
subwoofer level is high. Reduce subwoofer level if this occurs.

• (SC-HT17) You cannot adjust the subwoofer level if DVD
ANALOG 6CH is selected.

H.Bass

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass
sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room
are not optimal.

Remote control

Press [-H.BASS/–C.FOCUS].

Main unit

Press [H.BASS].

The indicator lights.
To cancel
Press [-H.BASS/–C.FOCUS] or [H.BASS] again.

Note

• You cannot use H.Bass when you are using headphones.

• Actual effect depends on the disc.

Center focus

(Disc where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is
coming from within the television.

Remote control

Press and hold [-H.BASS/–C.FOCUS].

“C.FOCUS” lights.
The factory setting is off.

The center focus cannot be used in the following cases:

• When input signal is PCM or analog stereo.

• (SC-HT17) When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected.

Muting

Remote control

Press [MUTING].

To cancel
Press [MUTING] again.
Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.

Operations

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Other functions

INPUT SELECTOR

2

2

TUNE

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

TUNE

2

MENU

TOP MENU

2

MENU

%DIGITAL

%PL

H. BASS

VOLUME

DOWN

UP

INPUT MODE

PHONES

ENTER

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

DVD REC

REC MODE

REC

INPUT MODE

SUBWOOFER

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

EFFECT

%PL

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

MUSIC

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

SFC

AV/MOVIE

TEST

A/D attenuator

Turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVERFLOW” lights frequently
when using 2-channel analog input.

Main unit

1.Press [TUNE 2 and 1] at the same time to enter the

setup mode.

2.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “A/D ATT”.

3.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

4.Press [TUNE 2 and

1] at the same time to exit the

setup mode.

Dynamic range compression

Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby
Digital at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio
clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting
the sound field.

Main unit

1.Press [TUNE 2 and 1] at the same time to enter the

setup mode.

2.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “DR COMP”.

3.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “OFF”, “STANDARD”

or “MAX”.

4.Press [TUNE 2 and 1] at the same time to exit the

setup mode.

OFF:
The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory
setting).
STANDARD:
The level recommended by the producer of the software for
household viewing.

Operations

MAX:
The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night
viewing).

Dimmer

Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “DIMMER”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

3.Press [MENU].

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Sleep timer

The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time.
It does not control any other components.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “SLEEP”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select the desired time.

The display changes as follows:
OFF

v SLEEP 30 v SLEEP 60 v SLEEP 90 v

SLEEP 120 (minutes)

3.Press [MENU].

The display dims even when the dimmer is “OFF”.

To check the setting

1. Press [MENU] to select “SLEEP”.

2. Press [TUNE 2 or 1] once. The time remaining appears.

3. Press [MENU].

To change a setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

PCM/DTS fix mode

In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs.

• With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning
of a track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this
occurs.

• With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage
the DTS FIX mode if this occurs.

While the input source is selected:

Remote control

1.Press [INPUT MODE] to select “DIGITAL”

2.Press and hold [INPUT MODE] for four seconds.

The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode.
Each time you press the button:

AUTO → PCM FIX → DTS FIX

When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals.
This may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The mode returns to AUTO when you switch the unit to standby.

For your reference

If you are playing a DTS CD that contains both DTS and PCM,
but it isn’t playing properly, then do the following after step 1
above:
On the Main unit

1. Press [MENU] to select “DTS-PCM”.

2. Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “ON”.

3. Press [MENU].

If this causes noise to occur, return the setting to “OFF”. (This
setting is effective for each digital source.)

Other functions

S

S

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

EFFECT

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

DVD REC

REC MODE

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

%PL

ENTER

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

MUSIC

SFC

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

AV/MOVIE

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

/L /R

Making a recording

INPUT SELECTOR

%DIGITAL

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

2

2

MENU

TUNE

%PL

H. BAS

Center Width Control "C-WDTH"

You can adjust the effect of MUSIC and PANORAMA with the
center width control.
This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image
when listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers
to improve the overall front image, or add sound to the center
speaker to fix the center image.
You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is
dominant) and 7 (center sound is spread out).
The default level is 3.

Remote control

1.Press [EFFECT] to select “C-WDTH”.

2.Press [–/L] or [+/R] to adjust the effect.

Dimension Control "DIMEN"

You can adjust the effect of MUSIC and PANORAMA with the
dimension control.
You can make up for differences in the output level of the front
and surround speakers.
You can choose a level between –3 and +3 — Increase the level
to move sound to the front speakers, decrease to move it to the
surround speakers.
The default is level 0.

Remote control

1.Press [EFFECT] to select “DIMEN”.

2.Press [–/L] or [+/R] to adjust the effect.

Recording on other equipment

You can record to a unit connected to DVR/VCR OUT.
You can record any analog source except DVR/VCR IN.

1.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be
recorded.

2.Begin recording.

Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.

3.Start the source to be recorded.

Note

• (SC-HT17) When you select DVD ANALOG 6CH mode, only
sound from the front left and right channels is recorded.

• This unit cannot record digital sources. Connect through the
analog terminals and select "ANALOG" input.

The RESET function

2

TUNE

2

MENU

Adjusting SFC effects

You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the
speakers and the delay time of the surround speakers. These
adjustments can be made for each SFC mode.

To adjust the speaker level

Remote control

1.Press [-LEVEL/–TEST] to select the speaker
channel.

Each time you press the button:

C →RS→ LS→ SW

2.Press [–/L] or [+/R] to adjust the level.

C, RS, and LS:–10 dB to +10 dB
SW:– – – (off) ↔ MIN ↔ 1 – 19 ↔ MAX

To adjust the delay time

Remote control

1. Press [EFFECT].

2. Press [–/L] or [+/R] to change the delay time.

The default is 50 mSEC. (10 mSEC – 100 mSEC)

%DIGITAL

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

2

2

MENU

TUNE

%PL

The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the
settings made at the time of shipment.
However, any preset radio stations will not be erased.

1.Press [MENU] to select “RESET”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “YES”.

To cancel, select “NO”.

3.Press [MENU].

H. BAS

Operations

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Remote control operation guide

This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisual components that have remote control sensors.
You may need to change the remote control code. (
Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations.

DVD

è page 24)

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

DVD

TV

DVD

RECORDER

23

SKIP

i

ENTER

DVD REC

REC MODE

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

%PL

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

VCR

ENTER

>

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

t

PLAY

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

SFC

MUSIC

-

TUNER/

-

BAND

VOLUME

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

AV/MOVIE

^^

DRIVE

SELECT

1

45 6

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DIRECT TUNING

DISC

u

STOP PAUSE

gh

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

CH

y

TEST

Watching DVDs

Switch on

Switch off

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

TV

Switch on the television and select input

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

PLAYER

DVD

SC-HT17

DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

or

Switch on the player and start play

SC-HT17

DVD

PLAYER

DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

or

DVD

RECORDER

Operating the DVD player/DVD recorder

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

Show disc menus

MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL

Show disc menus

ENTER

AV SYSTEM

^

DVD

RECORDER

AV SYSTEM

^

^

TV

TV/VIDEO

AV SYSTEM

SKIP

u

^

^

TV

1

AV SYSTEM

23

45 6

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ENTER

>

10

=

Start play from a
selected item

Skip items

i

during play

PLAY

^

^

q

Select and enter

DRIVE

SELECT

Switch between DVD
and HDD
[DVD recorder with HDD]

Operations

MENU

Show player menus

MENU

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV VOL

menu items

Clear menus or return to
previous menus

SLOW/SEARCH

t

PAUSE

h

Start slow-motion play

PAUSE

h

Search through

y

the disc

SLOW/SEARCH

t

y

When you cannot switch
to the disc or hard disk
drive, after performing
the following operations,
press the button again.

1. While pressing
[ENTER], press and
hold [8] or [9] for
approximately 2

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

Specify a disc [5-disc changer]

REC MODE

23

1

45

REC

To view frame-by-frame

STOP

g

Stop play

PAUSE

h

Pause play

seconds.

2. Press [DVD RECORDER].

The factory setting is [9].

Select a recording
mode

Start recording (Press
and hold)

When using a Panasonic DVD recorder

Change the unit’s remote control code to match the remote control code of the DVD recorder.
Preparations: Check the remote control code of the DVD recorder.

For about one second hold down both [ENTER] and the button ([1], [2] or [3]) which the same number as the remote control

RQT7949

code set by the DVD recorder.

22

The factory setting is [1].

TV/VCR

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

DVD

DVD

RECORDER

23

SKIP

i

ENTER

DVD REC

REC MODE

SUBWOOFER

EFFECT

%PL

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

VCR

ENTER

>

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

t

PLAY

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

SFC

MUSIC

-

TUNER/

-

BAND

VOLUME

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

AV/MOVIE

^^

DRIVE

SELECT

1

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

u

STOP PAUSE

gh

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

REC

INPUT MODE

TONE/

BALANCE

OFF

TV

CH

y

TEST

Watching TV

Switch on

Switch off

Operating the TV

4

3

2

1

Watching videotapes

Switch on

Change channels
sequentially

TV

Switch on the television and select input

TV

AV SYSTEM

^

23

1

CH

45 6

7089

TV

ENTER

>

10

=

Switch on the television and select input

AV SYSTEM

^

Select channels
directly

AV SYSTEM

^

TV

TV/VIDEO

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL

RETURN

TV VOL

Adjust the volume

TV

TV/VIDEO

Switch off

Operating the video deck

4

3

CH

2

1

Change channels
sequentially

VCR

AV SYSTEM

^

Switch on the player and start play

AV SYSTEM

^

23

1

45 6

7089

ENTER

>

10

=

Select channels
directly

STOP

g

VCR

Stop play

PLAY

q

TV

AV SYSTEM

SLOW/SEARCH

t

Rewind or fast-forward

PAUSE

h

Pause play

Operations

^

y

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Remote control operation guide

Using this remote control to operate equipment manufactured by Panasonic,
Technics, and other companies

It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette players, and DVD players. Check the table for the brand and enter
the code as follows.

AV SYSTEMRECEIVER

^^

DVD

DRIVE

SELECT

RECORDER

1

45 6

7089

DIRECT TUNING

DISC

SKIP

u

STOP PAUSE

gh

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

SUB MENU/
PLAY LIST

TV VOL TV VOL

DVD REC

REC MODE

REC

INPUT MODE

SUBWOOFER

TONE/

EFFECT

BALANCE

OFF

%PL

Operations

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DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

VCR

23

ENTER

>

10

=

SLOW/SEARCH

i

t

ENTER

TV

TV/VIDEO

-

H.BASS/

-

C.FOCUS

/L /R

SFC

MUSIC

TV

-

TUNER/

-

BAND

CH

VOLUME

y

PLAY

q

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

MUTING

-

LEVEL/

-

TEST

AV/MOVIE

Changing the codes

TV VCR

TV

Press and hold the button corresponding to
the equipment

The remote control outputs the on/off signal.
If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off.
If it doesn’t, try entering another code.

• Re-enter the codes after you change the batteries.

VCR

Code table

TV VCR

PANASONIC

AIWA

APEX

BOSE

DENON

FERGUSON

FISHER

FUNAI

G.E.

GOLDSTAR

GO-VIDEO

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

JVC

KENWOOD

KLH

KONIKA

KOSS

LXI

MAGNAVOX

MINTEK

MITSUBISHI

NEC

NEXTBASE

NORDMENDE

ONKYO

01,02,26 01,02,09,33 01,40

14

02,03,07,09 02,03,11

07,15 27

05,07 09,10,11 11

12 19,25,31,38

03,06,07,10
14,15

06,07,11,15,22

07,15,16,21

07,15 19,25,31,38

DVD player

SC-HT16

SC-HT15

13,14,15,18,34

08,30 18

39,40

10,13,14,15
18,27,30

02,09,12

21,22,28,29 06

DVD

PLAYER

SC-HT17

DVD

PLAYER

ANALOG 6CH

23

20,35,36

39

01,17

02

12

34

09

15,29
32

19

31

38

37

02

21,33

DVD

player

23

1

45 6

7089

Enter the first digit

ORITRON

PHILCO

PHILIPS

PIONEER

POLKAUDIO

QUASAR

RAITE

RCA

SABA

SAMPO

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

SHINTOM

SILVANIA

SMC

SONY

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TECHNICS

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

VENTURER

VIALTA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

06,07 02,09,12,30

06 02,09,12 04,16

02,10,19 09 03

02 01,02,09,33

03,07,09,13
23,24,25

14 14,18,34
08,21 16,17 08

04 05,06,07,35

06,07,15 02,09,12,30
17 30

10,21 23,24 04

18,20 20 07,12

TV

23

1

45 6

7089

Enter the second digit

VCR

02,03,04,09
10,11,12,23
24,26

32

36,37

DVD

player

24

16

13

02

02

14

10

18

25

05,26,27
28

01
02

32

31

01,22,30

Specifications (IHF’78)

n AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS output power of each channel driven

10 % total harmonic distortion
1 kHz front CH [SC-HT17] 170 W per channel (6 Ω)

1 kHz surround CH 70 W per channel (4 Ω)
1 kHz center CH 260 W per channel (4 Ω)
100 Hz subwoofer CH 260 W per channel (4 Ω)
Total RMS output power [SC-HT17] 1000 W

Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output

1 % total harmonic distortion (Dolby Digital mode)

120 Hz-20kHz front CH

120 Hz-20 kHz surround CH 45 W per channel (4 Ω)
120 Hz-20 kHz center CH 140 W per channel (4 Ω)
45 Hz-120 Hz subwoofer CH 150 W per channel (4 Ω)
Total FTC output power [SC-HT17] 580 W

Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output

1 % total harmonic distortion (Stereo mode)

120 Hz-20 kHz front CH

45-120 Hz subwoofer CH 150 W per channel (4 Ω)
Total FTC output power [SC-HT17] 330 W

Total harmonic distortion

Half power at 1 kHz (Front CH) [SC-HT17] 0.1 % (6 Ω)

Input sensitivity

DVD, DVR/VCR, TV, GAME/AUX 400 mV, IHF’66

S/N (IHF A)

DVD, DVR/VCR, TV, GAME/AUX 75 dB (85 dB, IHF’66)

Input impedance

DVD, DVR/VCR, TV, GAME/AUX 47 kΩ

Tone controls

BASS 50 Hz, +10 to -10 dB
TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to -10 dB

Digital input OPTICAL 2
COAXIAL 1

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 70 W per channel (4 Ω)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 800 W

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 45 W per channel (4 Ω)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 35 W per channel (4 Ω)

[SC-HT17] 100 W per channel (6 Ω)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 470 W

[SC-HT17] 90 W per channel (6 Ω)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 220 W

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 0.1 % (4 Ω)

n VIDEO SECTION (SC-HT17)

Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced) 1±0.1 Vp-p
Maximum input voltage 1.5 Vp-p
Input/output impedance 75 Ω

n FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 87.9-107.9 MHz
Sensitivity 11.2 dBf (2 µV, IHF '58)
50 dB quieting sensitivity

MONO 18.3 dBf (4.5 µV, IHF '58)
STEREO 38.3 dBf (45 µV, IHF '58)

Total harmonic distortion

MONO 0.2 %
STEREO 0.3 %

S/N

MONO 71 dB

STEREO 65 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz-15 kHz, +1 dB, -2 dB
Image rejection at 98 MHz 40 dB
Stereo separation

1 kHz 40 dB
Antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced)

n AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 530-1710 kHz
Sensitivity 450 µV/m
Selectivity 20 dB

n SPEAKER SECTION

Front speaker (SC-HT17:SB-FS930) (SC-HT16:SB-FS880) (SC-HT15:SB-FS880)
Typ e [SC-HT17] 2 Way, 3 Speakers, Bass-ref.
[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref.
Speaker unit

Full range [SC-HT17] 8 cm (3-1/8”) cone type x 2, 6 Ω

Super tweeter [SC-HT17] 6 cm (2-3/8”) Ring Shaped Dome type, 6 Ω

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 6 cm (2-3/8”) Ring Shaped Dome type, 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) [SC-HT17] 170 W (Max)

Output sound pressure level [SC-HT17] 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Crossover frequency 7 kHz

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 8 cm (3-1/8”) cone type, 4 Ω

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 70 W (Max)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range [SC-HT17] 75 Hz-50 kHz (-16 dB)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 78 Hz-50 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 260 x 1172 or 1233

Mass [SC-HT17] 4.4 kg (9.6 lb.)

Surround speaker (SC-HT17:SB-FS880) (SC-HT16:SB-FS15) (SC-HT15:SB-FS15)
Typ e 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref.
Speaker unit

Full range 8 cm (3-1/8”) cone type, 4 Ω

[SC-HT17] Super tweeter 6 cm (2-3/8”) Ring Shaped Dome type, 4 Ω
[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] Tweeter Piezo type, 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level [SC-HT17] 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Crossover frequency [SC-HT17] 7 kHz

Frequency range [SC-HT17] 78 Hz-50 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D) [SC-HT17] 260 x 1172 or 1233

Mass [SC-HT17] 3.9 kg (8.6 lb.)

Center speaker (SC-HT17:SB-PC930) (SC-HT16:SB-PC15) (SC-HT15:SB-PC15)
Typ e 2 Way, 3 Speakers, Bass-ref.
Speaker unit

Full range 6.5 cm (2-1/2”) cone type x 2, 4 Ω

[SC-HT17] Super tweeter 6 cm (2-3/8”) Ring Shaped Dome type, 4 Ω
[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] Tweeter 6 cm (2-3/8”) cone type, 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 260 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level 82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 5 kHz
Frequency range [SC-HT17] 110 Hz-50 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)320 x 84 x 95.5 mm (12- 5/8'' x 3-5/16'' x 3-3/4'')
Mass 1.4 kg (3.1 lb.)
Active subwoofer (SC-HT17:SB-WA17) (SC-HT16:SB-WA16) (SC-HT15:SB-WA15)
Typ e 1 Way 2 Speaker, Bass-ref.
Speaker unit (Woofer)

Output sound pressure level [SC-HT17] 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range [SC-HT17] 34 Hz-220 Hz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

[SC-HT17] 285 x 402 x 520 mm (11-7/32'' x 15-13/16'' x 20-15/32'')
[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 200 x 367.5 x 492 mm (7-7/8'' x 14-7/16'' x 19-3/8'')
Mass [SC-HT17] 15 kg (33.1 lb.)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 13 cm (5-1/8’’) cone type, 4 Ω

(10-1/4'' x 46-1/8'' or 48-9/16''

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 3.9 kg (8.6 lb.)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 85 Hz-30 kHz (-16 dB)

(10-1/4'' x 46-1/8'' or 48-9/16''

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 100 x 324 x 111 mm

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 0.9 kg (2.1 lb.)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 110 Hz-45 kHz (-16 dB)

[SC-HT17] 15 cm (5-7/8’’) cone type, 4 Ω

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 40 Hz-220 Hz (-16 dB)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 11.3 kg (24.9 lb.)

90 Hz-45 kHz (-10 dB)

90 Hz-45 kHz (-10 dB)

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 5 kHz

90 Hz-45 kHz (-10 dB)

95 Hz-27 kHz (-10 dB)

(3-15/16'' x 12-3/4'' x 4-3/8'')

140 Hz-45 kHz (-10 dB)

140 Hz-35 kHz (-10 dB)

38 Hz-190 Hz (-10 dB)

45 Hz-180 Hz (-10 dB)

x 269 mm

x 10-9/16'')

x 269 mm

x 10-9/16'')

n GENERAL

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption

(Main unit) 25 W
(Subwoofer) [SC-HT17] 390 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) (Main unit)

Mass (Main unit) [SC-HT17] 1.9 kg (4.2 lb.)

Power consumption in standby mode: 1 W

Notes:

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.

430 x 63 x 260 mm (16-15/16'' x 2-15/32'' x 10-1/4'')

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 340 W

[SC-HT16] [SC-HT15] 1.8 kg (4.0 lb.)

For main unit

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

Reference

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Listening caution

EST. 1924

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably

and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a
lifetime.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION!

Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat
radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape
decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it
can damage your software.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
D EA LE R A DD RESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please
note them in the space provided below and keep for future
reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified

service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described

in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized

Reference

servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure the servicer

uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same

characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may

result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform

safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire
system.

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Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 27.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at
905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.

Warranty (U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Audio Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico,
Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated
on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”),
at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it
with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by
the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Audio Products (except items listed below) One (1) year One (1) year
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer

Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs
(in exchange for defective item)

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery
Packs (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are
not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser
of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the
original purchase date is required for warranty service.

One (1) year Not Applicable

Ninety (90) days Ninety (90) days

Ten (10) days Not Applicable

Ninety (90) days Not Applicable

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800­211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which
are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjust-ments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer,
loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not
exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

CustomerServicesDirectory

ObtainProductInformationandOperatingAssistance;locatenearestDealerorServicenter;purchasePartsand
Accessories;ormakeCustomerServiceandLiteraturerequestsbyvisitingourWebSiteat:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or,contactusviathewebat:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You mayalsocontactusdirectlyat:
1‐800‐211‐PAN A(7262),
Monday‐Friday9am‐9pm;Saturday‐Sunday10am‐7pm,EST.

ForhearingorspeechimpairedTTYusers,TTY:1‐877‐833‐8855

AccessoryPurchases

PurchaseParts,AccessoriesandInstructionBooksonlineforallPanasonicProduct sbyvisitingourWeb Siteat:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or,sendyourrequestbyE‐mailto:

[e-mail]

You mayalsocontactusdirectlyat:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)(Monday–Friday9amto8pm,EST.)
PanasonicServicesCompany
2042184thAvenue South,Kent,WA 98032
(WeAcceptVisa,MasterCard,DiscoverCard,AmericanExpress,andPersonalChecks)

ForhearingorspeechimpairedTTYusers,TTY:1‐866‐605‐1277

ServiceinPuertoRico

PanasonicPuertoRico,Inc.
Ave.65deInfantería,Km.9.5,SanGabrielIndustrialPark,Carolina,PuertoRico00985
Phone(787)750‐4300,Fax(787)768‐2910

Reference

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 27 if you reside in the U.S.A, or refer to the
“Product information” on page 26 if you reside in Canada.

Common problems Pages

No power.

No sound.

“F76” appears on the
display, and the unit turns
off.
“FAN LOCK” appears on
the display.

“F 70” appears on the
display.

Sound is not heard from
the center, surround, or
subwoofer speakers.

Cannot use Dolby Pro
LogicII or SFC.

The radio cannot be tuned
in or there is a lot of noise
and interference.

• Ensure the AC power supply cord and system cable are connected. 9

• Turn the volume up.

• Check connections to speakers and other equipment.

• Select the correct source.

• Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made.

• Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.

• Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.

• Determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

Causes include:

− Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.

− Using the subwoofer in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after turning the unit on.

• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your
dealer.

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• The source may be stereo. Use Dolby Pro LogicII or SFC. 15

• You cannot use Dolby Pro LogicII or SFC when input is PCM with

sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.2 kHz.

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Radio Pages

• Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or
one with more elements.)

• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.

• Reduce the treble.

• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks and DVD players.

• Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.

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There is a lot of noise
when listening to AM.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

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2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
Printed in Malaysia

• Press and hold [H.BASS] on the main unit so “DEFEAT” appears (the DSP
is defeated). This should reduce noise. The unit cannot play multiple
channel sound while the DSP is defeated, so repeat this to reengage the
DSP.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de InfanterÍa, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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