Panasonic SC-HTB170 Owner Manual

Owner’s Manual

Home Theater Audio System

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Model No. SC-HTB170

Included Installation Instructions

The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (> 9 to 14)

Before commencing work, carefully read these installation instructions and the operating instructions to ensure that installation is performed correctly. (Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.)

(U.S. customers only)

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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. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 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.

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.

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.

WARNING

Unit

≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage, j Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

j Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

on this unit.

j Use only the recommended accessories. j Do not remove covers. j Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

AC power supply cord

≥ The power plug is the disconnecting device.

Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble,

heat above 60

This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

<For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material s special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

C (140oF) or incinerate.

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

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Precautions

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Unit

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted

candles, on this unit.

≥ Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom

of the unit.

Placement

≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage, j Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in

cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

j Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ Keep out of reach of children. ≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage

and may cause a fire. j Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the

remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

j Do not heat or expose to flame. j Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to

direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

j Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal

objects.

j Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or

throw into fire.

≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

FCC Note:

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.

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.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm (7 person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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Table of contents

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

Before use

Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5

This system ................................................................................................................................ 5

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 5

Control reference guide .................................................................................... 6

This system (Front)..................................................................................................................... 6

This system (Rear) ..................................................................................................................... 6

Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 7

Getting started

Step 1 Selecting the placement method......................................................... 8

The main unit.............................................................................................................................. 8

Wireless interference .................................................................................................................. 9

Step 2 Placement ............................................................................................ 10

When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table................................................................... 10

When attaching the main unit to a wall..................................................................................... 12

Step 3 Connections ........................................................................................ 15

Connection with the TV ............................................................................................................ 15

Connection from an HDMI compatible device .......................................................................... 16

Using the IR Blaster.................................................................................................................. 17

AC power supply cord connection ............................................................................................ 18

Bluetooth

connection .............................................................................................................. 19

Operations

Using this system ............................................................................................ 20

3D sound .......................................................................................................... 21

Sound modes ........................................................................................................................... 21

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link

“HDAVI ControlTM”)............................................................. 22

Advanced operations ...................................................................................... 23

Reference

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 26

About Bluetooth

Unit care ........................................................................................................... 28

Indicator illumination ...................................................................................... 29

Specifications .................................................................................................. 30

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................................... 31

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Precautions

Reference Getting started

Before useOperations

Beforeuse

≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ Operations in this Owner’s Manual are described mainly with the remote control, but you can

perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

Supplied items

This system

∏ Main unit (Speaker)

(SC-HTB170)

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this system.

∏ 1 Remote control

(with a battery)

(N2QAYC000083)

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00022)

∏ 1 IR Blaster

(K2ZZ02C00007)

∏ 4 Screws (With washerk2: XYN5+J14FJK)

∏ 2 Wall mount brackets

(RMQX1082-K)

(Without washerk2: XSN4+8FJK)

∏ 2 Basic stands

(RYQ1165-K)

∏ 230

(RYQ1166-K)

stands

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≥ Product numbers are correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 31.

≥ The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with this system only.

Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other equipment with this system.

∏ 2 Safety holders

(RXA0260)

∏ 280o stands

(RYQ1167-K)

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Control reference guide

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This system (Front)

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)

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 Adjust the volume of this system 3 Select the input source

“TV” ------------# “BD/DVD”

^-------- “”(------}

4 Speaker angle indicator (> 8)

Angle 1: 0

Angle 2: Tilted at 30

Angle 3: Tilted at 80o/90

5 Input selector indicators

tilt

Speaker angle indicator lights green

Speaker angle indicator lights amber

Speaker angle indicator lights red

§1

A Bluetooth® indicator

Lights blue when the Bluetooth® device is the audio source

This system (Rear)

B TV indicator

Lights green when the TV is the audio source

C BD/DVD indicator

Lights amber when the device connected to the BD/DVD terminal is the audio source

6 Sound mode indicators

§1

D STANDARD indicator

Lights when STANDARD is the current sound mode

E STADIUM indicator

Lights when STADIUM is the current sound mode

F MUSIC indicator

Lights when MUSIC is the current sound mode

§2

G CINEMA indicator

Lights when CINEMA is the current sound mode

H NEWS indicator

Lights when NEWS is the current sound mode

I STEREO indicator

Lights when STEREO is the current sound mode

7 Remote control signal sensor (> 7)

1 AC IN terminal (> 18) 2 Ir SYSTEM terminal (> 17) 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal

(> 15)

4 HDMI OUT terminal (ARC compatible) (> 15) 5 HDMI IN terminal (> 16)

6 USB port (for service use only)

§1 The indicators will also blink in various conditions. (> 29)

§2 The indicator blinks for 5 sec when the main unit detects an audio format.

To manually verify the current audio format and the corresponding indicators, refer to page 23 (Audio format indicator).

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Remote control

SOUND

INPUT

SELECTOR

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B Remote control signal sensor

≥ Operation range

Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front Angle: Approx. 30

left and right

∫ Before using for the first time

Remove the insulation sheet A.

∫ To replace a button-type battery

Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)

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1 Turn the main unit on or off (> 20) 2 Adjust the dialog effect level (> 20) 3 Adjust the output level of the subwoofer

(bass sound) (> 20) 4 Adjust the volume of this system (> 20) 5 Mute the sound (> 20) 6 Select the input source (> 20)

“TV” -----------# “BD/DVD”

^-------- “”(------}

7 Select the Bluetooth

(> 20) 8 Select the sound mode (> 21)

“STANDARD” -----#“STADIUM” -----#“MUSIC”

^- “STEREO”( “NEWS”( “CINEMA”(}

device as the source

∫ Remote control operation range

The remote control signal sensor is located on the main unit.

≥ Use the remote control within the correct operation range.

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≥ Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

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Gettingstarted

When attaching the main unit to a wall

When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table

Angle 1: 0o tilt

≥Speaker angle indicator lights green.

[A]

Raised by using the basic stands

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Angle 2: Tilted at 30

≥Speaker angle indicator lights amber.

[B]

Tilted by using 30o stands

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Angle 3: Tilted at 80

≥Speaker angle indicator lights red.

[C]

Tilted by using 80o stands

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Angle 3: Tilted at 90

≥Speaker angle indicator lights red.

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Step 1 Selecting the placement method

≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.

The main unit

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Precautions

Safety Precautions

Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING.

≥ Be sure to install the main unit as indicated within this Owner’s Manual. ≥ Attach using techniques suited to the structure and materials of the installation location.

Caution

≥ This system is to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the

amplifier and/or the speaker, 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.

≥ Do not attempt to attach the main unit to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.

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≥ Keep the safety holders, screws and wall mount brackets out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ The safety holder is to minimize the possibility of damage and harm, but it does not completely guarantee this effect. ≥ Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury, you may drop the main unit when carrying it. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.

∫ When placing the main unit in front of the TV

The main unit may block or interfere with the TV’s various sensors (C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor, remote control sensor, etc.) and the 3D Eyewear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV. ≥If interference occurs, use a lower angle stand or place the main unit without a stand or move the

main unit further away from the TV. If the TV still does not function correctly, try using it in a rack or in the wall mount position.

∫ If the TV’s remote control sensor is blocked by the main unit

Try using the TV’s remote control from a different angle. If the problem persists, you can use the supplied IR Blaster to relay the signal to the TV. (> 17) ≥ Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control sensor is not blocked by the main unit.

Wireless interference

To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the main unit and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).

A The main unit B Wireless router, cordless phone and

other electronic devices: Approx. 2 m (6

/2 ft)

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≥ Do not use the main unit in a metal cabinet. ≥ If irregular coloring occurs on your TV, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. If it persists, move the main unit further away from

the TV.

≥ Keep magnetized items away. Magnetized cards, watches, etc., can be damaged if placed too close to the main unit.

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Step 2 Placement

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When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table

≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface.

Supplied accessories

∏ 2 Basic stands

∏ 2 30

stands

∏ 2 80

stands

∏ 2 Screws with

washer

Additionally required accessories (commercially available)

≥Fall prevention cord ......................................................................................................................... k 2

≥Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord)................................................................................ k 2

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≥ Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs). ≥ Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (

Attach the cord to the main unit.

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A Cord

§ If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations,

about 5 mm (

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