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Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB490 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. Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • • product damage, product damage, Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, –...
Overview of controls Do the procedure with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. Main Unit (Front) Indicator legends Indicator Status Indicator Status Lights up in white Blinks in white Lights up in blue Blinks in blue Lights up in green...
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Main unit (Bottom) Active subwoofer (Rear) A TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal ( B HDMI TV (ARC) terminal ( C USB port ( 15, 18) D I/D SET button The main unit is by default already paired with the active subwoofer. Hence this button is used only when the main unit and the active subwoofer need to be paired again.
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█ Preparing the remote control Remote control Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet. DIMMER MUTE Insulation sheet STANDARD SUBWOOFER SPORTS CINEMA NEWS PAIRING MUSIC SOUND MODE INPUT Replacing the battery Replace with a new battery (CR2025 lithium battery).
Making the connections Switch off all equipment before connection. Components and cables are sold separately. Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. When connecting to 4K compatible equipment and 4K Ultra HD TV, use High Speed HDMI cables which support 18 Gbps bandwidth.
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Connecting the AC mains lead To household mains socket AC mains lead -1.2 m AC mains lead -1.5 m Conserving power The system consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power supply if you do not use the system. The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode when no signal is input and no operation is performed for approx.
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.
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Placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Additionally required accessories (commercially available) Fall prevention cord (x2) Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) (x2) Note: • Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 30 kg. •...
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Attaching the main unit to a wall WARNING To prevent injury, this unit must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 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 30 kg.
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Drive the screws into the wall. Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. • Leave at least 100 mm of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitting the main •...
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Secure the cord to the wall. Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. Screw eye Cord...
Blinks: The active subwoofer is trying to activate The MAC address (e.g., 6C:5A:B5:B3:1D:0F) the wireless link with the main unit. may be shown before “SC-HTB490” is shown. Note: If prompted for a passkey, input “0000” or •...
Connecting a USB device Basic control Preparation Switch on the TV and/or connected device. Press [`] to switch on the system. Select the input source. TV: Press [TV]. Bluetooth : Press [ –PAIRING]. ® USB: Press and hold [–USB]. USB device Alternatively, press [INPUT] on the main unit to (not supplied) select the source.
█ To adjust the volume of this system Sound Press [+ VOL ‒]. Volume range: 0 to 100 █ Sound Mode The indicator B blinks in yellow when you increase the level. When you decrease the level, the Select the sound mode to suit the TV programme indicator A blinks in yellow.
█ Volume limitation Audio format The volume is set to 50 when you switch on the You can view the current audio format. system although the volume is set to above 50 before it is switched off. Press and hold [STANDARD]. Press [MUTE], [STANDARD], [MUTE] and Audio format [STANDARD] consecutively.
Firmware updates HDMI CEC This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated Electronics Control) function. firmware for this system that may add or improve See the operating instructions for connected the way a feature operates. These updates are equipment for operational details.
• ® Before requesting service, make the following set the audio output to “SC-HTB490” manually. checks. If you are in doubt about some of the Read the operating instructions of the device for check points, or if the solutions indicated do not details.
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The dual audio cannot be changed from main to The WIRELESS LINK indicator does not switched secondary. If the audio received from the connected device is There is no link between the main unit and the • • not “Dual Mono” or the output setting is not active subwoofer.
Remote control code Unit care When other Panasonic equipment responds to the Disconnect the AC mains lead before remote control of this system, change the remote maintenance. Clean this system with a soft, dry control code for this system. cloth.
Specifications █ General █ Terminals section HDMI output (ARC) Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Terminal Type A (19 pin) connector x 1 Power consumption Digital audio input Main unit 24 W Optical digital input Optical terminal x 1 Active subwoofer 22 W Sampling frequency...
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“Panasonic Corporation” v tem dokumentu izjavlja, da je Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης (DoC) izdelek v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi Η “Panasonic Corporation” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν αυτό είναι pomembnimi določbami Direktive 2014/53/EU. συμμορφωμένο προς τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες Stranka lahko naloži izvod izvirnega DoC o naših izdelkih RE s σχετικές...
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(Main unit and active subwoofer) Latviski Atbilstības deklarācija (DoC) Român Ar šo “Panasonic Corporation” paziņo, ka šis izstrādājums Declaraţie de Conformitate (DoC) atbilst pamatprasībām un pārējiem Direktīvas 2014/53/ES “Panasonic Corporation” declară prin prezenta că acest noteikumiem. produs este conform cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi Pircēji var lejupielādēt oriģinālo DoC kopiju mūsu RE...
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Türkçe on human health and the environment. Uygunluk Beyanı (DoC) For more information about collection “Panasonic Corporation” bu belge ile bu ürünün 2014/53/EU Direkti’nin temel gerekliliklerine ve diğer ilgili hükümlerine and recycling, please contact your local uygun olduğunu beyan eder.
® wireless transmission. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Frequency band Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. • Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective Certification owners.