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Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB385 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. (...
Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, ≥...
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety, please read the following text How to replace the fuse carefully. The location of the fuse differ according to the type This appliance is supplied with a moulded three of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Table of contents Safety precautions.................... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead................3 Before use Supplied items ....................5 This system (SC-HTB385) ....................5 Accessories .........................5 Control reference guide ................... 6 This system (Front) ......................6 This system (Rear) ......................7 Remote control ........................8 Getting started Step 1 Connections ..................
≥ 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. Supplied items This system (SC-HTB385) ∏ 1 Main unit (speaker) ∏ 1 Active subwoofer...
Control reference guide This system (Front) Main unit Active subwoofer Standby/on switch (Í/I) Select the Bluetooth device as the source ® Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Remote control signal sensor ( is still consuming a small amount of power.
This system (Rear) Main unit Active subwoofer OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal AC IN terminal ( Active subwoofer on/off button ( USB port (for service use only) § The I/D SET button is only used when the main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer. ( RQT0B25...
Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. INPUT SETUP SOUND ∫ To replace a button-type battery MUSIC Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) Turn the main unit on or off ( ...
Step 1 Connections Getting started ≥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. Connection with the TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL OUT A Optical digital audio cable (supplied for Continental Europe only) ≥...
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.
Selecting the placement method Choose a placement method that suits you best. When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. Page 12 When attaching the main unit to a wall ≥...
When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord ........................k 2 ≥Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord)................k 2 ≥ Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 26 kg. ≥...
When attaching the main unit to a wall The main unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, etc. Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 26 kg. The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
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Attach the wall mount brackets to the main unit. A Wall mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥...
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Fit the main unit securely onto the screw(s). DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so ≥ In this position, the that the screw is in speaker will likely fall this position. if moved to the left or right. Secure the cord to the wall. ≥...
Press and hold [ ] until “PAIRING” Active subwoofer on/off button [B Í C I] is indicated on the display. Use this button to turn the active subwoofer on and off. Select “SC-HTB385” from the C I: Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth ®...
Remote control code Connecting a paired When other Panasonic devices respond to this Bluetooth device ® system’s remote control, change the remote control code on this system and the remote Press [ ] to enter Bluetooth mode. ® control. Preparation “BLUETOOTH READY”...
Using this system Operations ∫ To adjust the volume of this system Preparation Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100 ≥ Turn on the active subwoofer. ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ To mute the sound Press [MUTE].
Speaker similar to 5.1ch. display. CINEMA: Produces three- Adding to the Dolby Virtual dimensional sound unique Speaker effect, Panasonic to movies. has applied its own sound NEWS: Enhance the voice field controlling technology to of news and sports 3D surround expand the sound field commentaries.
Adjust the dialog level. Enhance the dialog in low LEVEL 1 volume condition. LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LOW VOL DIALOG LEVEL 4 MODE Select “OFF” to cancel this “DIALOG” is not indicated effect if the dialog does not on the display when “3D sound natural in low CLR DIALOG”...
Setup menu Change the Bluetooth ® connection link mode to suit the connection type. Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select Make sure to disconnect the setup item. the current connected LINK device (“BLUETOOTH Press [3, 4] repeatedly to select MODE READY” is indicated on the the desired setting and then press display).
® ≥ Unplug the AC mains lead for 10 sec before the audio output to “SC-HTB385” manually. Read the plug in again. operating instructions for the device for details. ≥ After turning the main unit on, if the main unit immediately turns off, unplug the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
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Sound There is no audio. The power of the main unit turns off No sound. automatically. ≥ Turn muting off. ( (When the main unit detects a problem, a safety ≥ Check the connections to the other devices. measure is activated and the main unit 9, 16) automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥...
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Active Subwoofer No power. Ensure the AC mains lead of the active subwoofer is connected properly. After turning the subwoofer on, it immediately turns off. Unplug the AC mains lead and consult your dealer. No sound from the subwoofer. ≥ Check that the active subwoofer is turned on. ≥...
The range can decrease depending on the trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such environment, obstacles or interference. marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their ∫ Interference from other devices respective owners.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION GENERAL RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Power consumption Front ch (L, R ch) Main unit 60 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 34 W Subwoofer ch 130 W per channel (8 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Active subwoofer Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 23 W...
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SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in) Full range 6.5 cm cone type k1/ch Active subwoofer Woofer 16 cm cone type k1 WIRELESS SECTION Wireless module Frequency Range 2.40335 GHz to 2.47735 GHz No. of channels Bluetooth SECTION ® Bluetooth system specification ®...
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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.
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Alemanha Norsk Samsvarserklæring (DoC) Hrvatski “Panasonic Corporation” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de Deklaracija o podobnosti (DoC) grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Ovime, “Panasonic Corporation” izjavljuje da je ovaj proizvod Kundene kan laste ned en kopi av den originale udovoljava osnovnim zahtjevima i ostalim relevantnim uvjetima samsvarserklæringen (DoC) for vårt R&TTE utstyr fra vår DoC...
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Germania Saksamaa Magyar Megfelelőségi Nyilatkozat (DoC) Latviski Ezennel a , “Panasonic Corporation” kijelenti, hogy a jelen termék Atbilstības deklarācija (DoC) kielégíti az 1999/5/EK Irányelv létfontosságú követelményeit és Kompānija “Panasonic Corporation” ar šo paziņo, ka šis más vonatkozó rendelkezéseit. izstrādājums atbilst būtiskām prasībām un citām saistošām A vásárlók letölthetik az R&TTE termékek eredeti DoC másolatát a...
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