Panasonic SC-HTE50 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-HTE50 Operating Instructions Manual

Home theater audio system model no. sc-hte50

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Operating Instructions

Home Theater Audio System
SC-HTE50
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
VQT4E88

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTE50 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT4E88...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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, ≥...
  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead The wire which is coloured Brown must be For your safety, please read the following text connected to the terminal which is marked with carefully. the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety precautions ..................2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ................3 Before use Supplied items ....................5 System (SC-HTE50) ......................5 Accessories ........................5 Control reference guide .................. 6 Active subwoofer ........................ 6 Remote control ........................7 Unit care ......................
  • Page 5: Supplied Items

    ≥ Operations in these Operating Instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the active subwoofer if the controls are the same. Supplied items System (SC-HTE50) ∏ 1 Active subwoofer ∏ 2 Front speakers...
  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Active subwoofer 11 12 Active subwoofer (front) Active subwoofer (rear) Standby/on switch (Í/I) Audio format indicators § Press to switch the unit from on to standby D Dolby Digital indicator mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Lights when Dolby Digital is the current is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the battery holder. 2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the Turn the system on or off ( Adjust the dialog effect level ( battery holder back in place.
  • Page 8: Information For Your Safety

    Information for your safety Getting started Caution ≥ The active subwoofer and supplied speakers 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. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
  • Page 9: Connections

    ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 17) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
  • Page 10: Connection With Other Devices

    Not labelled “HDMI (ARC)” HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT Active subwoofer A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) Connection with other devices You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system.
  • Page 11: Speaker Cable Connection

    Speaker cable connection Preparation Connecting the speaker cables Insert the wire fully while pushing the lever. r: White s: Blue line Connector Push Front speaker ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the colour of the speaker connector with the colour of the L/R indicator on the speaker label so as not to connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker.
  • Page 12: Speaker Installation Option

    Speaker installation option Attaching to a wall Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm of space above and 10 mm of space each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.
  • Page 13: Ac Mains Lead Connection

    Speaker fall prevention measures To prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an additional protection measure, to attach the speakers to the wall with a fall prevention cord (hereafter “cord”). ≥ Consultation with a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support is recommended ( 12).
  • Page 14: Using This Unit

    Using this unit Operations Preparation Press [i VOL j] to adjust the ≥ Turn on the TV. volume of the speakers. ≥ Volume range: 1 to 100 § Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to adjust the subwoofer level (bass sound). ≥ Subwoofer levels: 1 to 4 (Factory preset: 3) §...
  • Page 15: 3D Sound

    Speaker 5.1ch. Adding to the Dolby Virtual While the level is displayed: Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied its own sound field Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to controlling technology to expand 3D surround the sound field forwards, adjust the level.
  • Page 16: Audio Output Modes

    Audio output modes As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi- channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu- ray Disc player or DVD player, etc. By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV.
  • Page 17: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient Control” function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under To make sure that the audio is output from this “HDAVI Control”. system, select home cinema speaker from the...
  • Page 18: Advanced Operations

    To turn off the 3D ∫ Remote control code surround effect and When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s clear-mode dialog effect remote control, change the remote control code on the active subwoofer and the remote control.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Preparation Reference ≥ Turn off all other Panasonic products. ≥ Turn on this system. Before requesting service, make the following Change the remote control code to code 2: checks. If you are in doubt about some of the 1 Aim the remote control at this system’s remote control sensor.
  • Page 20 ≥ If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV HDMI and turned on using the button on the active subwoofer or the remote control, sound might not be output from this system. In this case, This system does not operate correctly.
  • Page 21: Indicator Illumination

    Indicator illumination The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. Refer to “Troubleshooting” ( 19) if the indicators do not light as illustrated below. Indicator Description The indicators blink from left to right (i) or from right to left...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION MAIN UNIT GENERAL RMS output power Power consumption 52 W 10 % total harmonic distortion In standby condition Approx. 0.12 W Subwoofer ch (When the other connected devices are turned off) 110 W per channel (100 Hz, 3 ≠) Front ch (L, R ch) Power supply 65 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠)
  • Page 23 DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. VQT4E88...
  • Page 24 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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