Panasonic SC-HTB20 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB20
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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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.
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.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥ Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat
above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
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
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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.
CAUTION
Unit
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this 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.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into
fire.
.
≥ Keep out of reach of children.
≥ 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.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows
closed.
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
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE
U.S.A.
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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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)
Precautions
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 2
Before use
Supplied items ..................................................................................................... 5
System (SC-HTB20) ......................................... ..................................................... .................. 5
Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 5
Control reference guide ...................................................................................... 6
Active subwoofer ......................................................................................................................6
Remote control ......................................................................................................................... 7
Unit care ............................................................................................................... 7
Getting started
Step 1 Selecting the placement method ........................................................... 8
Speaker system ....................................................................................................................... 9
Active subwoofer ......................................................................................................................9
Step 2 Assembling the speakers ..................................................................... 10
When placing the speakers on a wall ....................................................................................10
When placing the speakers on a table ...................................................................................13
Speaker fall prevention measures ......................................................................................... 16
Step 3 Connections ........................................................................................... 18
Basic connection ....................................................................................................................18
Connection with other devices ...............................................................................................19
Speaker cable connection ......................................................................................................20
AC power supply cord connection .........................................................................................20
Operations
Using this unit ................................................................................................... 21
3D sound ................................................................ .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .......... 22
To adjust the dialog effe ct level ............................................... ..............................................22
Audio output modes ............................................................................................................... 23
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”).................. 24
Advanced operations ........................................................................................ 25
Reference
Troubleshooting ................................. .......................................................... .....26
Indicator illumination ........................................................................................ 28
Specifications ........................ .................................................... ........................ 29
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ........................... 30
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ........................................................ 31
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Beforeuse
≥ 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 active subwoofer if the controls are the same.
Supplied items
System (SC-HTB20)
∏ 1 Active subwoofer
∏ 2 Front speak er s
(SU-HTB20)
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using the system.
∏ 1 Remote control
(with a battery)
(N2QAYC000064)
∏ 1 Speaker joint
(RAQ0087)
∏ 2 Speaker bases
(RYK1688-K)
∏ 1 AC power supply
cord
(K2CB2CB00021)
∏ 6 Screws
(XYN5+J14FJK)
∏ 2 Stands
(RYQ0853-KJ)
∏ 2 Speaker cables (Length: 3 m (9.8 ft))
∏ 4 Speaker feet
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed French Canadian label sheet
corresponds to the English display on the remote
control and the top and rear of the active
subwoofer.
(SB-HTB20)
(REEX1266A: RED)
(REEX1267A: WHITE)
(RKAX0028-K)
Precautions
Before useOperations
∏ 2 Front orna ments
(RAQ0088)
≥ Product numbers are correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
≥ For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 30.
For Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
≥ The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with the active subwoofer.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with the active subwoofer.
Reference Getting started
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Control reference guide
Active subwoofer
(front)
Active subwoofer
(rear)
Active subwoofer
314
2
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 Remote control signal sensor (> 9)
3 Adjust the volume of the speakers
4 Select the input source
TV # BD/DVD # AUX
^----------------------------}
5 Input selector indicators
A TV indicator
Lights green when the TV is the audio
source
B BD/DVD indicator
Lights amber when the device connected to
the BD/DVD terminal is the audio source
C AUX indicator
Lights amber when the device connected to
the AUX terminal is the audio source
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7 8
9 10 11 12
13
6 Audio format indicators
D Dolby Digital indicator
Lights when Dolby Digital is the current
audio format
E DTS indicator
Lights when DTS is the current audio
format
F PCM indicator
Lights when PCM (2ch, Multi-channel) is
the current audio format
7 Speaker terminals (> 20)
8 Cooling fan
9 HDMI OUT terminal (ARC co mpatible) (>18, 19)
10 HDMI IN terminal (BD/DVD) (> 19)
11 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (TV)
(> 19)
12 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (AUX)
(> 19)
13 AC IN terminal (> 20)
§
§The indicators will also blink in various conditions (> 28)
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Remote control
1
3
4
2
5
6
8
7
Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
∫ To replace a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the
battery holder.
Before use
1 Turn the system on or off (> 21)
2 Adjust the dialog effect level (> 22)
3 Select the TV as the source (> 21)
4 Select the BD/DVD as the source (> 21)
5 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer
(bass sound) (> 21)
6 Adjust the volume of the speakers (> 21)
7 Mute the sound (> 21)
8 Select the AUX as the source (> 21)
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward and then put the battery holder
back in place.
≥ When replacing the battery, use:
CR2025 (Lithium battery)
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
Unit care
∫ Clean the system with a soft, dry cloth
≥When the system becomes very dirty, wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and then
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When cleaning the system, use a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or other materials (towels, etc.) that can
fall apart. Small grains may get stuck inside the speaker cover.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean the system.
≥Before using chemically-treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
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Gettingstart ed
When placing the speakers on a wall
When placing the speakers on a table
Place the speakers
horizontally
Page 10
Place the speakers
vertically
Place the speakers using
the speaker bases
Place the speakers using
the stands
Place the speakers using
the speaker feet
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Step 1 Selecting the placement method
≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
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Getting started
Caution
A
A Remote control signal sensor
≥ Remote control operation range
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
directly in front
Angle: Approx. 30
o
left and right
B
C
≥ The active subwoofer and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do
so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified
service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.
Speaker system
≥ Use a screwdriver (i) for assembling the speakers.
≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid injury by dropping the speakers when carrying.
∫ When attaching the speakers to a wall
The wall or pillar to which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 33 kg (72.8 lbs) per screw.
Consultation with a qualified building contractor is recommended when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may
result in damage to the wall and speakers, and cause personal injury.
∫ When placing the speakers in front of the TV
The speakers may block or interfere with the TV’s various sensors (C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) sensor , remote
control sensor, etc.) and the 3D Eyewear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV.
≥ If the stands are being used
Move the speakers farther away from the TV. If the TV still does not function properly, try removing the stands.
≥ If the stands are not used
Move the speakers farther away from the TV. If the TV still does not function properly, try placing them beside the TV (> 8).
Active subwoofer
The remote control signal sensor is located on the active subwoofer.
≥ Use the remote control within the correct operation range.
∫ When carrying the active subwoofer
B Do not hold the active subwoofer from this opening.
The parts inside (speaker unit) may be damaged.
C Always hold the bottom of the active subwoofer when
moving it.
≥ Place the active subwoofer in a horizontal position with the top panel faced upward.
≥ Placing the active subwoofer and the speakers too close to walls and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and
windows with thick curtains.
≥ If irregular coloring occurs on your TV, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the
TV.
≥ Keep magnetized items away. Magnetized cards, watches, etc., can be damaged if placed too close to the system.
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Step 2 Assembling the speakers
When placing the speakers on a wall
Place the speakers horizontally
∏ 1 Spea k er (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables
∏ 1 Speak er joint ∏ 4 Scre ws
≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
(L): WHITE
(R): RED
Match the L/R indicator A on the speaker with the L/R indicator B on the
speaker joint, then insert the metal part of the speaker joint fully into C.
≥ Do not connect the left speaker to the right speaker joint or vice versa. Be sure to verify the orientation of the speaker with
the label on the rear of the speaker.
“”
C
A L/R indicator on the
speaker label
B L/R indicator on the
speaker joint
shaped slit
Use the screws to secure the speakers to the speaker joint.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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D Screw
≥ Be sure to insert the screws following the order as indicated in the illustration.
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1
2
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