Panasonic SC-HT1500 SETUPGUIDE

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STEP 1 Front speaker assembly

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have all
the indicated components
before assembly, setup,
and connection.

∑ Front speaker units

Preparation

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

≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

1 Attach the pipe to the large base.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

Lessen excess speaker cable.

Thread the speaker
cable through here.

Cable

Groove

2 Insert the pipe.

Insert the pipe while slightly
pulling on the speaker cable.

Hole for screw

∑ Pipes ∑ Large bases ∑ Washer screws

3 Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

Cable

Rear side of base

The supplied stands are specially designed for
attachment to Panasonic SB-FS1500 front speakers.
Only use as indicated in this setup.

Washer screw

2 Attach the stand to the front speaker.

≥There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.
≥Using the polyfoam and packaging cover included with this unit may be

convenient.

1 Remove the mounting plate screw, and remove plate B.

Mounting plate screw

Speaker

Packaging cover

Polyfoam

Plate B

2 Place the pipe on plate A and attach plate B.

Rotate the pipe so that the flat side is facing away from the back of the
speaker.

Plate B

Plate A

Fit the offset into the slot
and slide the plate B into the
locked position.

Plate B

Offset
Slot

3 Secure the plate with the same screw removed in

procedure

1.

Align the surface of
plate B so that it is even
with the pipe surface.

Plate B

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Pipe
Plate A

3 Connect the speaker cables.

Connect the speaker cables.

≥Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

r:Copper
s:Silver

Push !

Rear side of speaker

4 Adjust the speaker height.

≥Check the screws you tightened in procedures 1–3 and 2–3if the pipe and speaker are loose. (➜ page 2)

1 Loosen the attached mounting plate

screw until the attached speaker is
slightly loose and adjustable.

Be careful not to loosen the screw too
much or the speaker may detach and fall.

2 With one hand on the base, and the

other holding the speaker, adjust the
height of the speaker up and down.

3 Tighten the mounting plate screw

securely.

Phillips-head screwdriver

Stopper screw

Screw to stop mounting plate from moving or sliding
below this point.

∫Front speaker height (Assembled diagram)

1122.5 mm
(443/16q)

Base

Pipe

Speaker

715.5 mm

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(28

/32q)

You can adjust within this range.

Stopper screw

Do not remove.

For your reference

You can enjoy good acoustics by adjusting the
height of the speaker with the height of the
television so the center position of both are
approximately the same.

5 Fasten the speaker cable.

≥Using the same polyfoam as done in procedure 2 will assist you in safely and securely fastening the speaker cables.

∫For rear side of speaker

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

If there is any excess
speaker cable, thread the
speaker cable from the
opening near the top of the
pipe while lightly pulling the
speaker cable from the
bottom of the base.

∫For rear side of base

1 Press the speaker cable and thread between

the hooks.

2 Fit the speaker cable into the base

cover groove as far as possible.

Cable

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STEP 2 Surround speaker assembly

∑ Surround speaker units ∑ Small bases ∑ Long screws

∑ Surround speaker cables

[10 m (33 feet) cable]

1 Attach the surround speaker to the small base.

≥There is no difference between the right and left speakers and bases.

1Thread the speaker cable through the base and mount the

speaker on it.

Thread the speaker
cable through here.

Cable

Rear side of base

Approx.
350 mm (13

2 Secure the speaker to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened
by lightly tightening the two screws
alternately until fully tightened.

Cable

The supplied stands are specially designed for
attachment to Panasonic SB-PS1500 surround speakers.

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/32q)

Only use as indicated in this setup.

2 Connect the speaker cables.

Long screws

Rear side of base

Connect the speaker cables.

≥Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

3 Fasten the speaker cable.

∫For rear side of speaker

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

∫For rear side of base

1 Press the speaker cable

and thread between the
hooks.

r:Copper
s:Silver

Push !

Rear side of speaker

If there is any excess speaker cable, pull lightly
on the speaker cable from the bottom of the base
to eliminate the excess, and press the speaker
cable into the groove.

2 Fit the speaker cable into the

base cover groove as far as
possible.

Cable

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Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s)

with the hole(s).

30–35 mm (13/16q–13/8q)

‰7.5–9.4 mm (19/64q–3/8q)

/32q)

/16q)

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/8q–7/16q)

Center speaker

Vertical
27 mm (1

Horizontal
185 mm (79/32q)

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/16q)

Surround speakers

Vertical
84 mm (3

Vertical
340 mm (13

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/16q)

8–11 mm (

Wall or pillar

≥Two screws are needed per speaker when attaching the speakers

to the wall.

Front speakers

Vertical
142 mm

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(5

Vertical
240 mm

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[Note]

≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) 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 front and surround speakers to a wall, we recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from a fall (➜ below).
≥Use of optional speaker cables are recommended for wall mounted front speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the pipes

supplied with this system).

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/8q)

Front speakers

Center speaker

Move the speaker so the screw is in this
position.

In this position, the speaker will likely fall if
moved to the left or right.

Surround speakers

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

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

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls

and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be fastened.

≥Consult 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 attachment may result in damage
to the wall or speakers.

1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the

rear of the front and surround speakers to prevent it from
falling over.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

Front speaker

e.g.

Screw eye (not included)

String (not included)

Rear of the front speaker

Wall

Approx. 150 mm (529/32q)

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