SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB500 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating Instructions Safety precautions ................................................................................................ 3 Licenses ................................................................................................................. 3 Accessories ........................................................................................................... 5 Unit care ........................
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB500 for variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the model for Continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand. ≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on this unit if the controls are the same.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Control reference guide This unit and active subwoofer (Front) 6 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 A B C D E 4 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.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Placement Caution ≥ This unit, the supplied wall mount brackets and the active subwoofer are to be used only as indicated in these operating instructions or the installation 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.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 ∫ If the TV’s remote control sensor is blocked by this unit. ≥ Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control sensor is not blocked by this unit. ∫ If irregular colouring occurs on your TV, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. If it persists, move this unit further away from the TV. The Active subwoofer Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or on a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Assembling the unit Refer to the following when placing this unit on a table or in a rack. For wall mount, refer to the installation instructions. (> 23) Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM 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 complete. Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Player ≥ This unit can pass through the 3D signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Player to a FULL HD 3D TV.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Connection from an HDMI compatible device You can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray player, DVD player, etc. with this unit and pass the signal through to your TV. Preparation ≥Connect this unit to the TV. (> 11) E.g.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM AC mains lead connection (For Asia and Africa) Before connecting the AC mains lead VOLT ADJ 220−240V Set the voltage. Use a flat-head screwdriver to move the voltage selector to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used. 110−127V AC IN AC IN Rear of this unit Rear of the active subwoofer A AC mains lead (supplied) ≥ Do not use any other AC mains lead except the supplied one.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Using this unit Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV. ≥ If VIERA Link is activated on both the connected TV and this unit, make sure to change the TV’s settings for this unit. (> 16, “Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)”) ≥ If VIERA Link is not activated or if the TV is not compatible with VIERA Link, reduce the volume of the TV to its minimum.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Audio effects B C A The various audio effects Clear-mode Dialog You can make the dialogue stand out from the background noise and also hear sound as if it is coming from the centre of the TV. Sound Effect C Changing the audio effects 1 Press the button for the respective effect on the remote control.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. Preparation 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On”.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power consumption: This unit: (Continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand) 26 W (Others) 29 W Active subwoofer: 25 W Digital transmitter: 1.2 W Power consumption in standby mode: This unit: Approx. 0.2 W Power consumption in off mode: Active subwoofer: Approx. 0.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Audio information ∫ Compatible audio formats This unit is compatible with the following formats: Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, 2-channel LPCM and multi-channel LPCM. ≥ When using the optical digital audio cable, this system is not able to play audio with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz. (Sound Effect and Dolby Virtual Speaker will be automatically cancelled if the audio signal’s sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Sound No sound (or image). ≥ Turn muting off. (> 14) ≥ Check the connections to the other devices. (> 11) ≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected device. ≥ Turn this unit off and then on again. ≥ When connected to an ARC compatible TV, check if the TV’s connected terminal is ARC compatible. ≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a problem with the cables. Reconnect the unit with different cables.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Changing this unit’s settings Refer to “Troubleshooting” (> 18) before changing any of the following settings. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby mode. A will blink green once when the setting is changed. A 5:18 PM Remote control code When other Panasonic products respond to this unit’s remote control, change the remote control code on this unit and the remote control.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Using the IR Blaster With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send the IR signal received by this unit’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor. Use the TV’s remote control within this unit’s remote control signal sensor’s operation range. ≥For the operation range, refer to page 6. 1 Connect the jack plug to this unit’s Ir SYSTEM terminal.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) 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.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Installation Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB500 Getting started Safety Precautions Ensure that the installation location is strong enough to support long-term use. ≥If its strength becomes insufficient over the course of long-term use, the unit may drop, possibly causing injury. The installation work should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM WARNING: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. Requests regarding handling: 1 Exercise care when selecting the location for the unit because it may discolour or deform due to light or heat if it is placed where it is exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Components The images shown in this installation instructions are for illustrative purpose only. Check the supplied components before starting.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Connections 3 Complete all the necessary connections to this unit. (> 11) ≥ Connect the AC mains lead to this unit, but do not connect it to the household mains socket until the installation is completed. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions for this unit. Placement 4 Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. A 36 mm B 72 mm C 108.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Attaching this unit to a wall 6 Thread a cord (not supplied) through the wall mount bracket. ≥ Use a cord which is capable of supporting over 20 kg. 7 A Rear of this unit B Fall prevention cord (not supplied) Attach the lock pins into the wall mount bracket. ≥ The lock pins are designed to lock the wall mount brackets to the screws that this unit is attached to. Hence, preventing this unit from falling off the screws.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 28 9 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Mount the unit securely onto the screws. A Move this unit so that the screw is in this position. ≥ Be sure that both the wall mount brackets are securely attached to the screws. ≥ If this unit is tilting forward, remove this unit from the screws and adjust by tightening the screws. 10 Push the lock pins fully into place.
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SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM DIGITAL TRANSMITTER RFAX1032, ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SB-WA500 1177 OPERATING AT 2400 MHz TO 2483.5 MHz Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic AVC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Norsk Samsvarserklæring (DoC) Român Declaraţie de Conformitate (DoC) “Panasonic AVC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Kundene kan laste ned en kopi av den originale samsvarserklæringen (DoC) for vårt R&TTE utstyr fra vår DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.
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SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM ideas for life Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. 202, Bedok South Avenue 1, Singapore 469332 (German) Das oben beschriebene Objekt entspricht den Anforderungen der nachfolgend aufgeführten EU-Vorgaben und den harmonisierten Normen . Das Produkt entspricht außerdem den EU-Direktiven .
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 SUOMI NORSK VAROITUS: ADVARSEL: VÄHENNÄ TULIPALON, SÄHKÖISKUN TAI LAITTEISTON VAHINGOITTUMISEN VAARAA ≥ TÄTÄ LAITETTA EI SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, ROISKEILLE TAI TIPPUVILLE NESTEILLE. LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE EI SAA MYÖSKÄÄN ASETTAA MITÄÄN NESTEELLÄ TÄYTETTYÄ ESINETTÄ, KUTEN MALJAKKOA. ≥ KÄYTÄ VAIN SUOSITELTUJA LISÄVARUSTEITA. ≥ ÄLÄ IRROTA KANTTA (TAI TAUSTAA). SISÄLLÄ EI OLE KÄYTTÄJÄN HUOLLETTAVISSA OLEVIA OSIA.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1185-B.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 7, 2010 5:18 PM EU Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.