Panasonic SC-HTB690 User Manual

EB EG GN

Operating Instructions

Home Theater Audio System

Model No. SC-HTB690

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

Included Installation Instructions

The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (> 13 to 18)

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 system.)

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Safety precautions

WARNING CAUTION

Unit

≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

product damage, jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on this unit.

jUse only the recommended accessories. jDo not remove covers. jDo not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

≥ To prevent injury, this apparatus must be

securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

AC mains lead

≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

product damage,

Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

≥ The mains plug is the disconnecting device.

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

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 60 incinerate.

≥ Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach

of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

C or

Small object

≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

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Unit

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such

as lighted candles, on this unit.

≥ This unit may receive radio interference

caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

≥ This unit is intended for use in moderate

climates.

≥ Product Identification Marking is located on

the bottom of the unit.

Placement

≥ Place this unit on an even surface. ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

product damage, jDo not install or place this unit in a

bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

jDo not obstruct this unit’s ventilation

openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

jDo not expose this unit to direct sunlight,

high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte

leakage and may cause a fire. jRemove the battery if you do not intend to

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

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

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

≥ When disposing of the batteries, please

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

Precautions

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (10 ampere)

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥ Pages to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”. ≥ Labels on this unit and the remote control are indicated as [±±] in these operating instructions. ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB690 for variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated,

illustrations in these operating instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

≥ Operations in this operating instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations

on the main unit if the controls are the same.

(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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Table of contents

Safety precautions ........................................................................................... 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................................................. 3

Before use

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

This system (SC-HTB690) .................................................................................................. 5

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

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

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

This system (Rear) .............................................................................................................. 7

Remote control .................................................................................................................... 8

Getting started

Step 1 Connections ......................................................................................... 9

Connection with the TV ....................................................................................................... 9

Connection from an HDMI compatible device ...................................................................10

Using the IR Blaster ..........................................................................................................11

AC mains lead connection ................................................................................................12

Step 2 Placement .......................................................................................... 13

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................13

The active subwoofer ........................................................................................................ 13

Wireless interference ........................................................................................................ 13

Selecting the placement method .......................................................................................14

When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table ...........................................................15

When attaching the main unit to a wall .............................................................................16

Step 3 Wireless connections ....................................................................... 19

Active subwoofer wireless connection .............................................................................. 19

Bluetooth

Remote control code ..................................................................................... 20

Operations

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

Using this system .......................................................................................... 21

3D sound ......................................................................................................... 22

Sound menu ................................................................................................... 22

Audio format ...................................................................................................................... 23

Setup menu ..................................................................................................... 24

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

”).............................................................. 25

Reference

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

About Bluetooth

........................................................................................... 31

Unit care .......................................................................................................... 31

Licenses .......................................................................................................... 31

Specifications ................................................................................................. 32

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ................................................. 37

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Operations

Reference

Before use

Precautions

Supplied items

This system (SC-HTB690)

Before use

∏ 1 Main unit (speaker)

(SU-HTB690)

∏ 1 Active subwoofer

(SB-HWA690)

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this system.

∏ 1 Remote control

(with a battery)

(N2QAYC000098)

∏ 1 AC mains lead for the main unit

For the United Kingdom and Ireland

(SFQ0017)

∏ 1 AC mains lead for the active subwoofer

For the United Kingdom and Ireland

(SFQ0018)

∏ 1 IR Blaster

(SFQ0014)

For Continental Europe

(SFQ0015)

For Continental Europe

(SFQ0016)

∏ 2 Wall mount brackets

(RMQ2281A, RMQ2281B)

For Australia and New Zealand

(SFQ0021)

For Australia and New Zealand

(SFQ0022)

∏ 2 Screws

(XYN5+J14JK)

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≥ Product numbers are correct as of January 2015. These may be subject to change. ≥ The supplied AC mains lead 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

3 42 5

Main unit

Active subwoofer

This system (Front)

1 [ ] NFC touch area (> 20) 2 [Í/I] Standby/on switch (Í/I)

Touch 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.

3[VOLj][VOLi] Adjust the volume of this

system (> 21) 4 [INPUT] Select the input source (> 21) 5 [ -PAIRING]

≥ Select the Bluetooth

source (> 21)

≥ Bluetooth

≥ Disconnecting a Bluetooth

pairing (> 19)

device as the

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device (> 19)

6 Remote control signal sensor for table top

layout (> 8)

7 Remote control signal sensor for wall

mounting layout (> 8) 8 Display 9 WIRELESS LINK indicator (> 19)

These switches work just by touching the

marks. Each time you touch the switch, there

will be a beep sound.

The beep sound setting can be changed.

(> 24)

Before use

Main unit

Active subwoofer

This system (Rear)

1 HDMI AV OUT (TV (ARC)) terminal (ARC

compatible) (> 9, 10) 2 HDMI AV IN (BD/DVD) terminal (> 10) 3 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal

(> 10) 4 Ir SYSTEM terminal (> 11) 5 AC IN terminal (> 12) 6[Í/I] Active subwoofer on/off button (> 19)

§1 USB port (for service use only)

§2 The I/D SET button is only used when the

main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer. (> 30)

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Remote control

SOUND

7 8

INPUT

SETUP

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3 4

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1[Í] Turn the main unit on or off (> 21) 2 [INPUT] Select the input source (> 21) 3 [SETUP] Select the setup menu (> 24) 4 [SOUND] Select the sound menu (> 22) 5 [ -PAIRING]

≥ Select the Bluetooth

source (> 21)

≥ Bluetooth

≥ Disconnecting a Bluetooth

6[j VOL i] Adjust the volume of this system

(> 21) 7 [MUTE] Mute the sound (> 21) 8[4][OK][3] Select and confirm the option

pairing (> 19)

device as the

device (> 19)

∫ To replace a button-type battery

Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)





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

facing upward.

∫ About remote control signal sensor

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

≥ Use the remote control within the correct

operation range. Distance: Within approx. 7 m directly in front Angle: Approx. 30

For table top layout

left and right

∫ Before using for the first time

Remove the insulation sheet A.

≥ Dispose of the insulation sheet responsibly

after removing it.

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For wall mounting layout

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B Remote control signal sensor for table top

layout

C Remote control signal sensor for wall

mounting layout

Getting started

Before use

Getting started

HDMI IN (ARC)

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Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC compatible terminal. (Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.)

Step 1 Connections

≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and

read the appropriate operating instructions.

Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are completed.

∫ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface)

≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI

Control” (> 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.

≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables.

Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI

cable.

∫ HDMI standby pass-through

Even if the main unit is in standby mode, the audio and/ or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI AV IN terminal will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal (the sound will not be output from this system).

∫ 3D compatibility

Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Disc player. ≥ The main unit can pass-through the 3D video signal

from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Disc player to a FULL HD 3D TV.

∫ 4K/60p compatibility

Compatible with 4K Ultra HD TV and Blu-ray Disc player. ≥ This system can pass-through the 4K content of a 4K

compatible equipment to a 4K Ultra HD TV.

≥ When connecting to 4K compatible equipment and

4K Ultra HD TV, use High Speed HDMI cables which support 18 Gbps bandwidth.

Connection with the TV

1 Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is

labelled “HDMI (ARC)”.

Connection differs depending on the label printed next to the HDMI terminal.

Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [A] Not Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [B]

∫ What is ARC?

ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. When you connect the main unit to the terminal labelled “HDMI (ARC)” on the TV, the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to listen to sound from a TV is no longer required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.

2 Make the connection.

[A] Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”

∫ IR (Infrared) Blaster

≥ Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control

sensor is not blocked by the main unit. (> 14)

≥ The supplied IR Blaster is only compatible with

Panasonic TVs.

A HDMI cable

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[B] Not labelled “HDMI

e.g., Blu-ray Disc player

(ARC)”

Connection from an HDMI compatible device

You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system.

Preparation

≥ Connect the main unit to the TV. (> 9)

 

HDMI IN

A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert

the tip correctly into the terminal.

OPTICAL

OUT



HDMI OUT

A HDMI cable

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected

HDMI compatible device for the necessary setting, to output the video and audio signals.

≥ When connecting to 4K compatible equipment and 4K

Ultra HD TV, use High Speed HDMI cables which support 18 Gbps bandwidth.

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Using the IR Blaster

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With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send the IR signal received by this system’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor.

Use the TV’s remote control within the operation range of this system’s remote control signal sensor.

≥ For the operation range, refer to page 8. ≥ Do not use any other IR Blaster except the

supplied one.

1 Connect the jack plug to the main

unit’s Ir SYSTEM terminal.

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3 Aim the TV’s remote control at this

system’s remote control sensor and operate the TV.

≥ When the TV receives signals from both its

remote control and the IR Blaster, their signals may interfere with each other, making it impossible for you to operate the TV.

A IR Blaster (supplied)

2 Place the infrared emitter in sight of

the TV’s remote control signal sensor.

Placement example

On the rear of the main unit:

B TV remote control signal sensor C Infrared emitter D Adhesive tape

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≥ For the location of the TV’s remote control signal sensor,

refer to the operating instructions for the TV.

≥ Select a location that suits the environment. ≥ Make sure to clean the surface, where the adhesive tape

is to be attached.

≥ If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may

become damaged and exposed adhesive may remain. Once you have confirmed the TV is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape.

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AC mains lead connection

≥ Connect only after all other connections

are completed.

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※

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A To a household mains socket B AC mains lead for the main unit (supplied) C AC mains lead for the active subwoofer

(supplied)

Insert the AC mains lead fully into the main

unit.

Saving energy

The main unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy. ≥ The main unit will automatically switch to

standby mode when no signal is input and no operation is performed for approx. 20 minutes. Refer to page 24, “AUTO POWER DOWN” to turn this function off.

≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC

power (> 32) even when it is turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

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