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Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB450 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. If you have any questions, contact: 1-800-561-5505 RQT9690-1C...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Button-type battery (Lithium battery) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
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Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SC-HTB450 DO NOT OPEN MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2 Before use Supplied items ....................5 System (SC-HTB450)......................5 Accessories ......................... 5 Control reference guide ..................6 Main unit and active subwoofer (Front) ................6 Main unit and active subwoofer (Rear)................6 Remote control ........................
≥ Operations in this Owner’s Manual 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 System (SC-HTB450) ∏ 1 Main unit ∏ 1 Active subwoofer ∏...
Control reference guide Main unit and active subwoofer (Front) Main unit Active subwoofer Standby/on switch (Í/I) D AUX2 indicator Press to switch the unit from on to standby Lights amber when the device connected to the AUX2 terminal is the audio source mode or vice versa.
Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. DIALOG LEVEL ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the battery holder. INPUT LINK MODE SELECTOR ---- PAIRING Turn the main unit on or off ( 2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark Adjust the dialog effect level ( facing upward and then put the battery...
Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Page 12 When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands Page 14...
Caution ≥ This system is 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.
Step 2 Assembling the speakers When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 1 Speaker joint (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
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Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (as illustrated). White 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. ...
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Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s). DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so ≥ In this position, the that the screw is in this speaker will likely fall if position. moved to the left or right. Place the speakers vertically ∏...
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Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push Drive a screw into the wall. ≥...
( 10). Attach the stands. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the top and bottom of the speaker. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Align the holes with the projecting parts on the speaker.
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10). Attach the support legs and speaker feet. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the top and bottom of the speaker. ≥ Keep the screws and the speaker feet out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Align the ...
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Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 2 Bases (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 6 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Back of the base Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Push Press into the groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’...
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When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement A Cord C Wall § B Screw eye D Approx. 150 mm (5 ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI cable): RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
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. When the device has an HDMI terminal Preparation ≥Connect the main unit to the TV ( 19).
Speaker cable connection Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. A RED Right speaker channel (R) SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS B WHITE Left speaker channel (L) Main unit SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS DIGITAL AUDIO AC IN AC power supply cord connection ≥...
Pairing a device [ , j PAIRING] Press “ ” ≥ indicator will blink quickly. Select “SC-HTB450” from the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth ® ® menu. ≥ Once the Bluetooth device is connected, the “...
Using this unit Operations Adjust the volume and sound effect Preparation level. ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ To adjust the volume of the system Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 1 to 100 § ∫ To adjust the dialog effect level This setting will change the level of the Clear- mode dialog effect.
Speaker 5.1ch. Multi-channel mode Adding to the Dolby Virtual The effects are Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied to all audio applied its own sound field sources. controlling technology to expand 3D surround the sound field forwards,...
To make sure that the audio is output from this system, function that offers linked operations of this turn the main unit on by using the TV’s remote control and unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under selecting home theater from the speaker menu of VIERA “HDAVI Control”.
Advanced operations Bluetooth communication ® mode Changing the dual audio You can select different modes to suit the type of connections which emphasis on connectivity or high Change the dual audio from main to secondary. quality audio. Confirm the digital audio output ≥...
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≥ When VIERA Link is turned off the ARC function is not available. Be sure to connect the optical digital audio When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s cable. ( remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control.
Control 4 or later). Please read the operating instructions for the TV for details about its power save feature. ( For some built-in Bluetooth devices, you have to set the ® audio output to “SC-HTB450” manually. Read the operating instructions for the device for details. RQT9690...
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Active Subwoofer “HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical digital audio cable. ( ≥ If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV and No power. turned on using the button on the main unit or the Ensure the AC power supply cord of the active subwoofer remote control, sound might not be output from this is connected properly.
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” ( 28) if the indicators do not light up as illustrated below. Indicator Description The indicators blink simultaneously.
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. data wirelessly to this system with caution. ≥ This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth ® HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. device. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ∫ Range of use EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION RMS output power Front speakers 10 % total harmonic distortion 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex type) Subwoofer ch Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ 120 W per channel (100 Hz, 8 ≠) Woofer Front ch (L, R ch) 6.5 cm (2 q) cone typek1 60 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠)
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SPEAKER GENERAL Bluetooth SECTION ® Horizontal placement using the stands Bluetooth system specification ® Dimensions (WkHkD) V2.1 + EDR Wireless equipment classification 956 mmk102 mmk74 mm Class 2 (2.5 mW) Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP Mass (Weight) 1.61 kg (3.7 lbs) Frequency band Horizontal placement using the speaker feet 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz...
Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original...
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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ® As an ENERGY STAR Participant, Panasonic has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Panasonic Canada Inc.