Panasonic SC-HTB370 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
P
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB370
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)
Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
(U.S. customers only)
PC
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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
o
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.
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.
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.
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)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN
CANADA.
This device complies with RSS-GEN, RSS-210 of the IC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A.
AND CANADA
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. 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).
7
/8q) or more away from
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2
Before use
Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5
This system (SC-HTB370).......................................................................................................... 5
Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 5
Control reference guide .................................................................................... 6
This system (Front)..................................................................................................................... 6
This system (Rear) ..................................................................................................................... 7
Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 8
Getting started
Step 1 Selecting the placement method......................................................... 9
The speaker system ................................................................................................................. 10
The active subwoofer ............................................................................................................... 10
Wireless interference ................................................................................................................ 10
Step 2 Assembling the speakers................................................................... 11
When attaching the speakers to a wall..................................................................................... 11
When placing the speakers on a table ..................................................................................... 16
Additional speaker fall prevention measures............................................................................ 20
Step 3 Connections ........................................................................................ 22
Connection with the TV ............................................................................................................ 22
Connection with other devices.................................................................................................. 22
Speaker cable connection ........................................................................................................ 23
AC power supply cord connection ............................................................................................ 23
Active subwoofer wireless connection...................................................................................... 24
Bluetooth
®
connection .............................................................................................................. 24
Operations
Using this system ............................................................................................ 25
3D sound .......................................................................................................... 26
Sound modes ........................................................................................................................... 26
Advanced operations ...................................................................................... 27
Reference
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 29
Specifications .................................................................................................. 30
Unit care ........................................................................................................... 32
About Bluetooth
Indicator illumination ...................................................................................... 33
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ................................................... 34
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ....................................................... 35
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Precautions
Reference Getting started
Before useOperations
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 main unit if the controls are the same.
Supplied items
This system (SC-HTB370)
∏ 1Main unit
(SU-HTB370)
∏ 1 Active subwoofer
(SB-HWA370)
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this system.
∏ 1 Remote control
(with a battery)
(N2QAYC000083)
∏ 4 Screws
(XYN5+J14FJK)
∏ 2 Support legs
(RGK2464)
∏ 2 AC power supply
cords
(K2CB2CB00022)
∏ 2 Speaker feet
(RKAX0042-K)
∏ 2 Speaker bases
(RGK2465)
∏ 2 Front speakers
(SB-HTB570)
∏ 2 Speaker cables
(REE1789: RED)
∏ 1 Metal bracket
(RML0761)
(REE1790: WHITE)
Length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
∏ 2 Stand necks
(RGK2444)
∏ 2 Leg stands
(RGK2463)
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet
corresponds to the English display on the remote
control and the top and rear of the main unit and
active subwoofer.
≥ Product numbers are correct as of December 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 34.
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 this system only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other equipment with this system.
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Control reference guide
7
456
1
2
3
Main unit
Active subwoofer
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”#“AUX”
^----------- “”(---------}
4 Input selector indicators
A Bluetooth® indicator
Lights blue when the Bluetooth
§1
®
device is
the audio source
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
D AUX indicator
5 Sound mode indicators
E STANDARD indicator
Lights when STANDARD is the current
sound mode
F STADIUM indicator
Lights when STADIUM is the current
sound mode
G MUSIC indicator
Lights when MUSIC is the current sound
mode
H CINEMA indicator
Lights when CINEMA is the current sound
mode
I NEWS indicator
Lights when NEWS is the current sound
mode
J STEREO indicator
Lights when STEREO is the current sound
mode
6 Remote control signal sensor (> 8)
7 WIRELESS LINK indicator (> 24)
§1
§2
§2
Lights amber when the device connected
to the AUX terminal is the audio source
§1 The indicators will also blink in various conditions. (> 33)
§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 27
(Audio format indicator).
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Before use
This system (Rear)
1 AC IN terminal (> 23)
2 Speaker terminals (> 23)
3 TV terminal (> 22)
4 BD/DVD terminal (> 22)
§ The I/D SET button is only used when the main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer. (> 30)
5 USB port (for service use only)
6 AUX terminal (> 22)
7 Active subwoofer on/off button (> 24)
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Remote control
B Remote control signal sensor
≥ Operation range
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
(23 ft) directly in front
Angle: Approx. 30
o
left and right
∫ Before using for the first time
Remove the insulation sheet A.
1
2
6
DIALOG LEVEL
INPUT
LINK MODE
SELECTOR
----
PAIRING
SOUND
3
4
5
8
7
1 Turn the main unit on or off (> 25)
2 Adjust the dialog effect level (> 25)
3 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer
(bass sound) (> 25)
4 Adjust the volume of this system (> 25)
5 Mute the sound (> 25)
6 Select the input source (> 25)
“TV”#“BD/DVD”#“AUX”
^----------- “”(---------}
7 Select the Bluetooth
(> 25)
8 Select the sound mode (> 26)
“STANDARD” -----#“STADIUM” -----#“MUSIC”
^- “STEREO”( “NEWS”( “CINEMA”(}
®
device as the source
∫ To replace a button-type battery
Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)
≥ Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
∫ 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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Getting started
Before use
Gettingstarted
When attaching the speakers to a wall
When placing the speakers on a table
Place the speakers
horizontally
Page 11
Place the speakers
vertically
Place the speakers using
the leg stands
Place the speakers using
the speaker bases
Page 14
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Place the speakers
using the support legs
and speaker feet
Step 1 Selecting the placement method
≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
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Caution
D
C
≥ 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 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 the speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.
The speaker system
≥Use a screwdriver (i) for assembling the speakers.
≥Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid injury, you may drop the speakers when carrying them.
∫ When attaching the speakers to a wall
The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 33 kg (72.8 lbs) per screw.
Consultation with a qualified installation specialist is recommended when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment
may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and 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 Tracking System) sensor,
remote control sensor, etc.) and the 3D Eyewear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV.
≥ If the leg stands are being used
Change the height of the leg stands and/or move the speakers further away from the TV. If the TV still does not function
correctly, try removing the leg stands.
≥ If the leg stands are not used
Move the speakers further away from the TV. If the TV still does not function properly, try placing them beside the TV (> 9).
The active subwoofer
When carrying the active subwoofer
A Do not hold the active subwoofer from this
opening.
The parts inside may get damaged.
A
B Always hold the bottom of the active subwoofer when
moving it.
B
Wireless interference
To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the main unit/active subwoofer
and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).
C Main unit/active subwoofer
D Wireless router, cordless phone and other
electronic devices:
approx. 2 m (6
1
/2 ft)
≥ Place the active subwoofer within a few meters of the main unit and in a horizontal position with the top panel facing upward.
≥ Do not use the main unit or the active subwoofer in a metal cabinet.
≥ Placing the active subwoofer too close to the 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 active subwoofer
and the speakers.
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Step 2 Assembling the speakers
When attaching the speakers to a wall
Place the speakers horizontally
The speakers can be wall mounted by drilling screws into the wall, etc.
Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs).
The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
≥For details about the required screws, refer to the diagram below the step “Drive a screw into the wall.”
(> 12).
∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables
WHITE: Left
RED: Right
∏ 2 Screws
≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 20.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers.
≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
∏ 1 Metal bracket
A Screw (supplied)
≥ Tighten securely.
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