Placement; This Unit - Panasonic SC-HTB500 Operating Instructions Manual

Placement

Caution
≥ This unit, the supplied wall mount brackets and the active subwoofer are to be used only as
indicated in these operating instructions or the installation 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.
≥ Do not attempt to attach this unit to a wall using methods other than those described in this
manual.
How you place this unit and the active subwoofer can affect the bass and the sound field.

This unit

Place this unit near the TV.
This unit should be placed parallel to the seating position.
E.g.,
On the wall
To attach this unit to the wall, refer to the installation instructions. (
Installation work should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist.
§1 Place this unit on a flat secure base. (Do not place this unit on the TV's pedestal.)
§2 To allow for proper ventilation and to allow for proper air flow around this unit, position it with at least 5 mm of space on all sides
of this unit.
§3 Secure the unit to prevent it from falling. (
§4 Do not place this unit in front of a 3D compatible TV. This unit may block the transmitter for the 3D eyewear.
§5 Do not place this unit too close to the TV. This unit may interfere with the TV's various sensors (ambient light, etc.).
≥ You can damage the speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥ Placing this unit too close to the floor, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick
curtains.
≥ Do not use the active subwoofer or this unit in a metal cabinet or bookshelf.
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In a rack
§ 1, 2, 3
10)
On a table
§ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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