Panasonic SC-HTB900 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Home Theater Audio System

Model No. SC-HTB900

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. ( 12 to 15)

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

Unit

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

– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

this unit. – Use the recommended accessories. – Do not remove covers. – Do 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 oC or incinerate.

WARNING

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

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.

Small object

≥ Keep the adhesive tape of the IR Blaster and the screws

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

CAUTION

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,

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

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

– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. Do not block the top of the main unit and the rear of the active subwoofer. ( 5, 6)

– Do 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. – 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. When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local

≥

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

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol)): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Precautions

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

(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 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the

replacement fuse has a rating of 5-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.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

About Bluetooth

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission.

∫ Frequency band used

This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

∫ Certification of this device

≥ This system conforms to frequency restrictions

and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.

≥ The action below are punishable by law in some

countries:

jTaking apart or modifying the unit. jRemoving specification indications.

∫ Restrictions of use

≥ Wireless transmission and/or usage with all

Bluetooth

≥ All devices must conform to standards set by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

≥ Depending on the specifications and settings of

a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be different.

≥ This system supports Bluetooth

features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.

≥ This system cannot transmit data to a

Bluetooth

equipped devices is not guaranteed.

security

device.

∫ Range of use

Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m. The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference.

∫ Interference from other devices

≥ This system may not function properly and

troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if the main unit is located too close to other Bluetooth

devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz band.

≥ This system may not function properly if radio

waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. are too strong.

∫ Intended usage

≥ This system is for normal, general use only. ≥ Do not use this system near equipment or in an

environment that is sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc.).

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Table of contents

Supplied items

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

About Bluetooth

............................ 3

Supplied items................................. 4

Before use

Control reference guide.................. 5

Getting started

Step 1 Connections........................ 8

Step 2 Placement.......................... 12

Step 3 Active subwoofer wireless

connection ................................... 16

Step 4 Network settings............... 16

Operations

Using this system.......................... 18

Streaming music

over the network .........................19

Bluetooth

operations .................. 20

Sound menu................................... 21

Setup menu.................................... 22

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

”) ....................24

Reference

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

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

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

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

This system (SC-HTB900)

∏ 1 Main unit (speaker) ( 5)

(SU-HTB900)

∏ 1 Active subwoofer ( 5)

(SB-HWA900)

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this system.

∏ 1 Remote control (with a battery) ( 7)

(N2QAYC000121)

∏ 1 IR Blaster ( 10)

(K2ZZ02C00007)

∏ 2 Wall mount brackets ( 14)

(T UWX2111)

∏ 2 AC mains lead ( 11 )

For the United Kingdom and Ireland

(K2CT2YY00089)

For Continental Europe

(K2CQ2YY00164)

For Australia and New Zealand

(K2CJ2YY00123)

∏ 2 Screws ( 14)

(XYN5+J14FJK)



≥ Product numbers are correct as of April 2019. 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.

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-HTB900 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.

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Getting started

Operations

Reference

Before use

Precautions

Control reference guide

This system (Front)

1* 3* 4*

Main unit (SU-HTB900)

1 [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.

2 [VOL j] [VOL i] Adjust the volume of this

system* ( 18) 3 [INPUT] Select the input source* ( 18) 4 [ ]*

≥ Select the Bluetooth

( 18)

≥ Bluetooth

≥ Disconnecting a Bluetooth

5 Cooling fan 6 Remote control signal sensor ( 7) 7 Display

pairing ( 20)

device as the source

device ( 20)

7 86

Active subwoofer

(SB-HWA900)

8 Indicator

≥ This flashes 2 times when playback is

started or when the power is turned on from the app.

9 WIRELESS LINK indicator ( 16)

* 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. ( 22)



≥ Do not place objects in front of this system. ≥ Do not place objects on the top surface of the main unit. ≥ Regularly remove dust, etc., from this system. ( 31,

“Clean this system with a soft, dry cloth”)

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This system (Others)

Main unit (Bottom)

Active subwoofer

(Rear)

2 3 4

5 6

1 AC IN ( ) terminal ( 11 ) 2 HDMI AV OUT (TV (ARC)) terminal (ARC

compatible) ( 8) 3 HDMI AV IN (HDMI 2) terminal ( 10) 4 HDMI AV IN (HDMI 1) terminal ( 10) 5 LAN terminal ( 17) 6 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal

( 8) 7 Ir SYSTEM terminal ( 10) 8[BÍ CI] Active subwoofer on/off button

( 16) 9 [I/D SET] I/D SET button

This is only used when the main unit is not paired with

the active subwoofer. ( 29)

10 Ventilation holes

The symbols on this product represent the following.

Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

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Before use

Remote control

INPUT

SOUND

SETUP



1[Í] Switch the main unit from on to standby

or vice versa ( 18) 2 [INPUT] Select the input source ( 18) 3 [SETUP] Select the setup menu ( 22) 4 [SOUND] Select the sound menu ( 21) 5 [ -PAIRING]

≥ Select the Bluetooth

( 18)

≥ Bluetooth

pairing ( 20)

≥ Disconnecting a Bluetooth 6[i VOL j] Adjust the volume of this system

( 18) 7 [MUTE] Mute the sound ( 18) 8[4][OK][3] Select and confirm the option



device as the source

device ( 20)

∫ Before using for the first time

Remove the insulation sheet A.

≥ Dispose of the insulation sheet responsibly after

removing it.

∫ 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

left and right

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Step 1 Connections

HDMI IN (ARC)



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

HDMI IN

OPTICAL

OUT

 

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.

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

Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”.

Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”

A HDMI cable

Not Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”

∫ 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.

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A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert

the tip correctly into the terminal.

Getting started

Connection with players, etc., supporting HDR10+ and Dolby

Player, etc., supporting HDR10+

Vision

This system does not support HDR10+ and Dolby VisionTM. When connecting to a player, TV, etc., that supports HDR10+ or Dolby Vision ≥ The name of the terminal may be different depending on the device that supports HDR10+. Refer to

the operating instructions of the supporting device for details.

≥ If you connect this system and are then unable to view Netflix, use the following connection. ≥ VIERA Link does not work when you use this connection. ( 24)

, use the following connection.



HDMI

AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI

VIDEO OUT

A HDMI cable * If this terminal does not support ARC, also use an optical digital audio cable to connect the main unit

and the TV. ( 8, “Not Labelled “HDMI (ARC)””)



HDMI IN

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Connection from an HDMI

e.g., Blu-ray Disc player

e.g., Set top box

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. ( 8)



HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

A HDMI cable



≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI

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

Using the IR Blaster

(When the remote control does not work properly)

Depending on how the main unit is setup, it may block the TV’s remote control signal sensor, stopping the TV’s remote control from working. Use the supplied Ir system cable if this occurs. The TV remote control signals received by the main unit are sent to the TV to operate it.

≥ For the operation range, refer to page 7. ≥ Do not use any other IR Blaster except the

supplied one.

1 Connect the jack plug to the main

unit’s Ir SYSTEM terminal.





A IR Blaster (supplied) B Adhesive tape (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:





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C TV remote control signal sensor D Infrared emitter E Adhesive tape (supplied)

Getting started

3 Aim the TV’s remote control at this





system’s remote control sensor and

operate the TV.



≥ 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.

≥ 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. Try using the TV’s remote control from a different angle.

AC mains lead connection

≥ Connect only after all other connections are

completed.

A To a household mains socket B AC mains lead (supplied)

* Insert the AC mains lead fully into the main unit.

If the TV remote control does not work even after you have adjusted its angle, do not use the IR Blaster. Install the main unit so that the TV’s remote control signal sensor is visible from the position where you operate the TV remote control.

≥ 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.

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 22, “AUTO OFF” to turn this function off.

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Step 2 Placement

The active subwoofer

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

operating Instructions.

≥ 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.



≥ 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.

≥ 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.

≥ Keep magnetised items away. Magnetised cards,

watches, etc., can be damaged if placed too close to the main unit and active subwoofer.

When carrying the active subwoofer

Take care not to damage the inside speaker unit.

A Do not hold the active subwoofer from

this opening.

The parts inside may get damaged.

B Always hold the bottom of the active

subwoofer when moving it.

Wireless interference

Interference may occur if you are using other devices (wireless LAN/microwave ovens/ cordless phones, etc.) that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band, causing some communication problems (sound is interrupted, sound skips, there is a lot of noise, etc.). If this happens, separate the other electronic equipment from the main unit and active subwoofer so that interference does not occur.

A Main unit/active subwoofer B Wireless router, cordless phone and other

electronic devices

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