Panasonic SC-HTB520 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-HTB520 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Included Installation Instructions
The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (
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 unit.)
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EG EB GS GN

Operating Instructions

Home Theater Audio System
SC-HTB520
Model No.
11 to 15)
RQTX1279-1B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    (Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.) Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. EG EB GS GN Operating Instructions SC-HTB520 Model No. 11 to 15) RQTX1279-1B...
  • Page 2 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. ≥...
  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the United Kingdom and Ireland) (“EB” area code model only) (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model only) 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark. Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution for AC Mains Lead ... 3 Safety precautions ... 4 Licenses ... 4 Before use Accessories ... 6 Unit care ... 6 Control reference guide ... 7 This unit and active subwoofer (Front) ...7 This unit and active subwoofer (Rear) ...7 Remote control ...8 Getting started Step 1 Placement ...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB520 for variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these Operating Instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland. ≥ 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.
  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide This unit and active subwoofer (Front) V O LU M E IN P U T SE LE C T O R 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.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote control Turn this unit on or off ( Select the source ( ≥ [TV]: Select the TV as the source ≥ [BD/DVD]: Select the device connected to the HDMI AV IN terminal as the source Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer Adjust the volume of this unit ( Mute the sound ( CAUTION...
  • Page 9: Step 1 Placement

    Step 1 Placement Caution ≥ This unit and the active subwoofer are 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.
  • Page 10: The Active Subwoofer

    The active subwoofer Place the active subwoofer approx. 30 cm away from the TV. ≥If the TV is Wifi compatible, place the active subwoofer approx. 2 m away from the TV. ∫ When carrying the active subwoofer ∫ Distance with other devices To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the active subwoofer and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).
  • Page 11: When Placing The Unit On A Wall

    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 this unit as indicated within this Operating Instructions.
  • Page 12 Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Position the unit with at least 50 mm of space above the unit. If not, it may not be possible to access the buttons on this unit.
  • Page 13 Adjust the safety holder with the cord attached ( parts and screw the safety holder firmly into place. ≥ Screw tightening torque: 80 N0cm to 120 N0cm. ≥ The safety holder is to minimize the possibility of damage and harm, but it does not guarantee this effect. ≥...
  • Page 14: When Placing The Unit In A Rack Or On A Table

    When placing the unit in a rack or on a table Follow the safety measure to prevent the unit from falling. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. Preparation Commercially available components (not supplied) ≥Fall prevention cord...
  • Page 15 When the supplied leg stands are not used Attach a cord (not supplied) to 2 safety holders. ≥ Keep the safety holders out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ Keep the remaining 2 safety holders for later use. ...
  • Page 16: Step 2 Connections

    Panasonic TV. ≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
  • Page 17: Connection From An Hdmi Compatible Device

    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. ( HDMI AV IN A E.g., Blu-ray Disc Player ≥...
  • Page 18: Using The Ir Blaster

    Once you have confirmed the TV is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape. ≥ The supplied IR Blaster is only compatible with Panasonic TVs. ≥ Keep the adhesive tape out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  • Page 19: Step 3 Ac Mains Lead Connection

    Step 3 AC mains lead connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.   A AC mains lead (supplied) B To a household mains socket [For\the\United\Kingdom,\Ireland,\Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait] BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. ≥This system consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (this unit;...
  • Page 20: How To Use

    ≥ The volume or the subwoofer level of this unit is not displayed. The volume may be displayed on the TV if this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV capable of displaying this unit’s volume setting. ( If this unit does not operate as expected, return the settings to the factory preset.
  • Page 21: 3D Sound

    Even though there are no surround speakers, a surround effect is obtained by the use of Dolby Virtual Speaker. Adding to this effect, Panasonic has applied it’s own sound field controlling technology to expand the sound field forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards providing a sound with depth and force that better matches 3D images.
  • Page 22: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    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.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    This may occur during DVD-Video chapter playback. Change the digital audio output setting on the connected device from “Bitstream” to “PCM”. If operations become unstable when connected to a non-Panasonic HDMI compatible device, connect using an optical digital audio cable. ( Turn VIERA Link off.
  • Page 24 “HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical digital audio cable. ( ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV and this unit is turned on using the button on this unit or the remote control, sound might not be output from this unit’s speakers.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Code

    Turn the subwoofer off, disconnect the AC supply cord and then reconnect it. Consult your dealer if the problem persists. 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. Preparation ≥...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Power consumption: Digital transmitter: 1.2 W Power consumption in standby mode: Active subwoofer: Approx. 0.2 W Power supply: (For Europe, Australia and New Zealand) This unit: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Active subwoofer: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz (For the Middle East and South East Asia) This unit: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Active subwoofer: AC 110 V to 240 V,...
  • Page 27 Tämä tuote on tarkoitettu tavallisille kuluttajille. (Luokka 3) Ελληνικά Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης (DoC) Με την παρούσα, η “Panasonic Corporation” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν αυτό είναι σύμφωνο με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις της οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕC. Οι πελάτες μπορούν να κατεβάσουν ένα αντίγραφο του πρωτοτύπου...
  • Page 28 A terméket általános fogyasztóknak szánták. (3-as kategória) Íslenska Yfirlýsing um samræmi (DoC) Hér með lýsir “Panasonic Corporation” því yfir að þessi vara er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi fyrirmæli tilskipunar 1999/5/EC. Viðskiptavinir geta hlaðið niður afriti af upprunalegu DoC varðandi R&TTE-vörur okkar af DoC-netþjóninum okkar:...
  • Page 30 Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. 202, Bedok South Avenue 1, Singapore 469332 (German) Das oben beschriebene Objekt <A> entspricht den Anforderungen der nachfolgend aufgeführten EU-Vorgaben <B> und den harmonisierten Normen <C>. Das Produkt entspricht außerdem den EU-Direktiven <D>.
  • Page 31 Safety information for customers in Finland and Norway SUOMI VAROITUS: 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. ≥...
  • Page 32 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): 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. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net C Panasonic Corporation 2011 RQTX1279-1B F0211ZU1031...

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