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Owner's Manual
Home Theater Audio System
SC-HTB20
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:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB20 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: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched Keep these instructions.
  • Page 3 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 2 Before use Supplied items ..................... 5 System (SC-HTB20) ........................ 5 Accessories ..........................5 Control reference guide ..................6 Active subwoofer ........................6 Remote control ......................... 7 Unit care ....................... 7 Getting started Step 1 Selecting the placement method ............

  • Page 5: Supplied Items

    ≥ Operations in this Owner’s Manual 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-HTB20) ∏ 1 Active subwoofer ∏ 2 Front speakers...

  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Active subwoofer 11 12 Active subwoofer Active subwoofer (rear) (front) Standby/on switch (Í/I) Audio format indicators § Press to switch the unit from on to standby D Dolby Digital indicator Lights when Dolby Digital is the current mode or vice versa.

  • 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. Turn the system 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 holder Select the TV as the source (...

  • Page 8: Step 1 Selecting The Placement Method

    Step 1 Selecting the placement method ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. When placing the speakers on 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 13...

  • Page 9: Speaker System

    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 10: Step 2 Assembling The Speakers

    Step 2 Assembling the speakers When placing the speakers on a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
  • Page 11 Connect the speaker cables. ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the color of the speaker connector with the color of the L/R indicator on the speaker label so as not to connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker. ≥...

  • Page 12: Place The Speakers Vertically

    Place the speakers vertically ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 4 Screws ∏ 2 Front ornaments ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.

  • Page 13: When Placing The Speakers On A Table

    A At least 30 mm (1 F 46.5 mm (1  B ‰4.0 mm ( G 24.5 mm (  C ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm   q to D Wall or pillar  E 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm ...
  • Page 14  Align the holes with the projecting parts on the speaker. ≥ Do not use these holes for alignment as the screw will not fit into the screw hole.  A Screw (supplied) B Screw hole Place the speakers using the speaker feet ∏...
  • Page 15 Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Speaker bases ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Front ornaments ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.

  • Page 16: Speaker Fall Prevention Measures

    Back of the speaker base Pull the cable straight along the line and slide into the groove. Press into the ≥ Be sure to insert the cable in under the projecting part. 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’...
  • Page 17 When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement   Vertical placement      A Cord (not supplied) C Wall B Screw eye (not supplied) D Approx. 150 mm (5 ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.

  • Page 18: Step 3 Connections

    The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. 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.

  • Page 19: Connection With Other Devices

    Not labeled “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 20: Speaker Cable Connection

    Speaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same color. A RED   Front speaker (Rch) B WHITE Front speaker (Lch) Active subwoofer AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. A To a household AC outlet ...

  • Page 21: Using This Unit

    Using this unit 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 22: 3D Sound

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

  • Page 23: 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 24: Linked Operations With The Tv

    VIERA Link menu using the TV’s system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under remote control to turn this system on. The “HDAVI Control”.

  • Page 25: Advanced Operations

    2 sec. ≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec. ∫ Remote control code When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s remote control, change the remote control code on the Dolby Digital indicator blinks: active subwoofer and the remote control.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ∫ To reduce the clear-mode dialog effect When the dialog does not sound natural while the volume Before requesting for service, make the following is set low, for example, it is possible to reduce the dialog enhancing effect as follows: checks.
  • Page 27 “HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical digital audio cable. ( 18, 19) ≥ If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV and turned on using the button on the active subwoofer or the remote control, sound might not be output from this system.

  • Page 28: 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” ( 26) if the indicators do not light as illustrated below. Indicator Description The indicators blink from left to right (i) or from right to left (s).

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION FRONT SPEAKER SECTION RMS output power 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex type) 10 % total harmonic distortion Full range 3.5 cm (1- q)k10 cm (4q) cone typek1 Subwoofer ch 110 W per channel (100 Hz, 3 ≠) Front ch (L, R ch) SPEAKER GENERAL 65 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠)

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    “as is”. Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Carry-In or Mail-In Service To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate 1-800-211-PANA (7262). your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories;...

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    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 packaging.
  • Page 32 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. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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