SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 1 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB550 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.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 System (SC-HTB550) ......................................................................................................... 5 Accessories...............................................................
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM 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 ∏ 2 Front speakers (SB-HTB550) Before use ∏ 1 Active subwoofer (SB-HWA550) Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Control reference guide Main unit and active subwoofer (Front) 1 2 3 7 5 4 Main unit 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.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Remote control Remove the insulation sheet before using. 3 1 2 4 DIALOG LEVEL 5 6 INPUT LINK MODE SELECTOR ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper , pull out the battery holder.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM 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 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.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 2 Assembling the speakers When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (as illustrated). White Red Getting started 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push RED: Right speaker channel (R) WHITE: Left speaker channel (L) ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Drive a screw into the wall.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s). DO DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position. ≥ In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right. Place the speakers vertically ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push Drive a screw into the wall. At least 30 mm (1 3/16q) ‰4.0 mm (5/32q) ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm (9/32q to 3/8q) Wall or pillar 5.5 mm to 6.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Stands ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 1 Speaker joint ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” (> 10).
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Support legs ∏ 2 Speaker feet ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” (> 10).
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Bases ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following step 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” (> 12). Insert the speaker cable through the base.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Back of the base Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Push Press into the groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement Cord Screw eye ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ. 18 RQT9660 Wall Approx.
