Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB170 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Included Installation Instructions The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (...
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, ≥...
Caution for AC Mains About Bluetooth ® Lead Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised (For the AC mains plug of three pins) during a wireless transmission. For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
Caution for AC Mains Lead ................3 ® About Bluetooth ..................... 3 Before use Supplied items ....................5 This system (SC-HTB170) ....................5 Accessories ........................5 Control reference guide ................... 6 This system (Front) ......................6 This system (Rear) ......................7 Remote control ........................8 Getting started Step 1 Selecting the placement method ............
Before use ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB170 for variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Control reference guide This system (Front) Standby/on switch (Í/I) Sound mode indicators* Press to switch the unit from on to standby D STANDARD indicator mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Lights when STANDARD is the current is still consuming a small amount of power. sound mode Adjust the volume of this system E STADIUM indicator*...
This system (Rear) AC IN terminal ( HDMI OUT terminal (ARC compatible) Ir SYSTEM terminal ( OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal HDMI IN terminal ( USB port (for service use only) The indicators will also blink in various conditions. ( The indicator blinks for 5 sec when the main unit detects an audio format.
Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. ∫ To replace a button-type battery Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) INPUT SELECTOR SOUND Turn the main unit on or off ( Adjust the dialog effect level ( Adjust the output level of the subwoofer (bass sound) ( Adjust the volume of this system (...
Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. The main unit When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Angle 1: 0 tilt ≥Speaker angle indicator lights green. Page 11 [A] Raised by using the basic stands Angle 2: Tilted at 30...
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.
Step 2 Placement When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. Supplied accessories ∏ 2 Basic stands ∏ 2 30 stands ∏ 2 80 stands ∏...
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Attach the stands if necessary. If not, proceed to step 3. : With basic stands : With 30 stands : With 80 stands e.g., With basic stands A Screw (supplied) ≥ Tighten securely. Place the main unit in the desired position and attach each cord onto the rack or table.
When attaching the main unit to a wall ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and vertical surface. This 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 33 kg. The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
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Attach the wall mount brackets to the wall. A Wall mount bracket (supplied) C At least 30 mm B Screws D ‰4.0 mm E ‰7.5 mm to ‰9.4 mm F Wall G Wall mount bracket (supplied) Complete all the necessary connections to the main unit.
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Attach the main unit to the wall mount brackets. A Wall mount bracket (supplied) B Gently move the main unit down onto the wall mount bracket. Screw the safety holder onto the wall mount brackets. ≥ Screw tightening torque: 80 N0cm to 120 N ≥...
22) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Connection with the TV Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”.
Connection from an HDMI compatible device You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system. Preparation ≥Connect the main unit to the TV. ( e.g., Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT AV IN BD/DVD...
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.
® connected with this system. Disconnect it. ( below) ≥ Turn on the Bluetooth feature of the device ® and place the device near the main unit. Select “SC-HTB170” from the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth ® ® Bluetooth pairing ®...
Using this system Operations Adjust the volume and sound effect level. Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ To adjust the volume of this system Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100* ∫ To adjust the dialog effect level This setting will change the level of the Clear- mode dialog effect.
Speaker suited for dramas and similar to 5.1ch. comedy shows. Adding to the Dolby Virtual Produces a highly realistic Speaker effect, Panasonic “STADIUM” sound for live broadcasts of has applied its own sound sports. field controlling technology to Re-creates the sound of...
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. (for HDAVI Control 3 or later) “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI Delay between audio and video is automatically Control compatible equipment. This standard is adjusted by adding time-lag to the audio output, compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI...
Advanced operations Auto gain control Audio format indicator With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. The output will be reduced automatically To display the current audio format. when the input exceeds a certain level. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec.
Using the Dolby Virtual Dimmer mode Speaker effect You can turn off dimmer mode and keep the LED Depending on your preference, It is possible to indicators bright. turn off the 3D surround effect and the clear- While pressing and holding [INPUT mode dialog effect.
∫ Remote control code it is possible to turn off this function as follows: When other Panasonic devices respond to this ≥ When VIERA Link is turned off, the ARC system’s remote control, change the remote control function is not available.
Troubleshooting Reference The main unit is automatically switched to Before requesting service, make the following standby mode. checks. If you are in doubt about some of the The auto standby function is on. check points, or if the solutions indicated in the The main unit will automatically switch to standby following guide do not solve the problem, consult mode when no signal is input and no operation is...
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® after a power failure or after the AC mains lead set the audio output to “SC-HTB170” manually. has been removed, VIERA Link operations may Read the operating instructions for the device for not function properly.
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( ≥ If the main unit is connected to a Panasonic TV and turned on using the button on the main unit There is no audio.
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. Indicator Description The indicator blinks for 10 sec. ≥...
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION GENERAL RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Power consumption Front ch 22 W 30 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Power consumption in standby mode Subwoofer ch (When the other connected devices are turned off) 60 W per channel (3 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power Approx.
Panasonic Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. RQT9772...
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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Safety information for customers in the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Lietuviškai Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in Atitikties deklaracija (AD) compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant Bendrovė “Panasonic Corporation” patvirtina, kad šis gaminys provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Norsk Български Samsvarserklæring (DoC) Декларация за съответствие (DoC) “Panasonic Corporation” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de “Panasonic Corporation” декларира, че този продукт grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. съответства на съществените изисквания и другите Kundene kan laste ned en kopi av den originale приложими...
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
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