Panasonic SC-HTB370 Bedienungsanleitung

until 2012/12/27 Owner ’ s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB370 P Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions ca refully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puert[...]

2 RQT9777 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 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. 1 Read these inst ructions. 2 Keep these instruction s. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Foll[...]

RQT9777 3 Precautions Unit ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. Placement ≥ T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, j Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined spa ce. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. j Do not obstruct this uni t?[...]

4 RQT9777 T able of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS ............... ................ ............. ................ 2 Before use Supplied items ............................ ................. ............. ................ ................ ......... 5 This system (SC-HTB370) ............ ......................................................[...]

Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations RQT9777 5 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessorie s before using this system.  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of December 2012. These may be subject t o change. ≥ For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: T o order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United St ates and[...]

6 RQT9777 Co ntro l ref ere nc e g uid e 1 St andby/on switch ( Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on to st andby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Adjust the volume of this system 3 Select the input source “TV” # “BD/DV D” # “AUX” ^----------- “” (---------} 4 Input selec[...]

Before use RQT9777 7 1 AC IN terminal ( > 23) 2 S peaker terminals ( > 23) 3 TV terminal ( > 22) 4 BD/DV D terminal ( > 22) 5 USB port (for service use only) 6 AUX terminal ( > 22) 7 Active subwoofer on/off button ( > 24) § The I/D SET button is only used when the main uni t is not paired with the active subwoofer . ( > 30) Th[...]

8 RQT9777 1 T urn the main unit on or off ( > 25) 2 Adjust the dialog effect level ( > 25) 3 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer (bass sound) ( > 25) 4 Adjust the volume of this system ( > 25) 5 Mute the sound ( > 25) 6 Select the input source ( > 25) “TV” # “BD/DV D” # “AUX” ^----------- “” (---------}[...]

Getting started Before use RQT9777 9 Getting started Step 1 Selecting th e placement method ≥ Choose a placement method that suits you best. When attaching the sp eakers t o a wall When placing the speaker s on a ta ble Place the speakers horizont ally Page 1 1 Place the speakers vertically Place the speakers using the leg stands Place the speake[...]

10 RQT9777 ≥ Use a screwdriver ( i ) for assembling the speakers. ≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid inju ry , you may drop the speakers when carrying them. When carrying the active subwoo fer T o avoid interference, main tain the following distances between the main unit/active subwoofer and other electronic devices that use the s[...]

Getting started RQT9777 11 Step 2 Assembling the speak er s The speakers can be wall mounted by drilling screws into the wall, etc. Make sure that the screw u sed and the wall are st rong enough to s upport the weight o f at least 33 k g (72.8 lbs). The screws and other items are not sup plied as t he type and size will vary with each installation.[...]

12 RQT9777 Connect the speake r cables. § If you have difficulty inserting the cable, tr y straightening the speaker cable and then bending the cable about 20 mm ( 25 / 32 q ) from the tip, at an angle of approx. 45 o (as illustrated above). Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on[...]

Getting started RQT9777 13 Fit the speaker secur ely onto the screw(s). Red connector: The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side. White connector: Th e speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the left side. A Right speaker connector B Left speaker connector DO DO NOT ≥ Move the spea[...]

14 RQT9777 The speakers can be wall mounted by drill ing screws into the wall, etc. Make sur e that the screw use d and the wall a re strong enoug h to support the we ight of at least 33 k g (72.8 lbs). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥ For details about the required screws, refer[...]

Getting started RQT9777 15 Drive a screw into t he wall. Fit the speaker(s) securely on to the screw(s). ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm ( 25 / 32 q ) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker . ≥ Keep the screws ou[...]

16 RQT9777 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 20. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the sp eakers following step s 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizont ally” ( > 11 , 1 2 ) . Attach the leg st ands . ≥ Keep the screws out of rea[...]

Getting started RQT9777 17 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 20. ≥ T o prevent damage or scra tches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers f ollowing step s 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” ( > 1 1, 12). Att ach the support legs an d speaker feet[...]

18 RQT9777 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 20. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following st ep 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” ( > 14). Insert the s peaker cable through the speaker base a nd connect the speake[...]

Getting started RQT9777 19 Att ach the speaker base. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Red connector: The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side. White connector: The speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the[...]

20 RQT9777 T o prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an addit ional protection measure , to attach t he speakers to the wall or t able with a fall prevention cord (hereaf ter “cord”).  ≥ Consultation with a qualified installation specialist concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surfa[...]

Getting started RQT9777 21 When placing the speakers on a table Horizont al placement V ertical placement A Cord § B Screw eye ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ . C Wa l l D Approx. 150 mm (5 29 / 32 q ) § If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 lo[...]

22 RQT9777 Step 3 Connections ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and r ead the ap propriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC po wer supply cord until all o ther connections are completed. Y ou can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu- ray Disc player, DVD player , Set T op Box, etc. to this system. Connection with [...]

Getting started RQT9777 23 Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complet ed. ≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC power ( > 31) even when it is turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unpl[...]

24 RQT9777 Prep aration ≥ T urn on the main unit. Press [ BÍ C I]. Active subwoofer o n/off butto n [ B Í C I] Use this button to turn the active subwoofe r on and off. C I: The active subwoofer is on. B Í : The active subwoofer is off. The active subwoofer will still consume a small amount of power even when it is turned off ( B , Í ). Check[...]

Getting started Operations RQT9777 25 Operations Using this system Preparation ≥ T urn on the active subwoofer. ≥ T urn on the TV and/or connected device. Press [ Í ] to turn on the main unit. Select the source. ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices. ∫ When “ ” is selected as the source[...]

26 RQT9777 3D sound This system provides a feeling that th e sound and the image are as one. ≥ T o change the applied effect, refer to “Sound modes”. ( > right)  ≥ T o turn off Dolby Virtual S peaker and the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( > right) ≥ T o turn off the 3D surround and the Clear-mod e d[...]

Operations RQT9777 27 Advanced operations T o display the current audio format. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec. ≥ The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec.  Audio format is not indicated when “” or “AUX” is selected as the source. Change the dual audio from mai n to secondary . ≥ This setting will only work if the [...]

28 RQT9777 Depending on your pre ference, It is possible to turn of f the 3D surround eff ect and the clear-mode dialog eff ect. While pressing and holding [SOUND] on the remote control, pre ss and hold [VOL i ] on the main unit for more than 4 sec. While the setting is dis played, press [SOUND] to change the setting. ≥ The setting changes each t[...]

Reference Operations RQT9777 29 Reference T r oubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of th e check points, or if the solutions indicated i n the following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Director y (United S tates and Puerto Rico)” on p age 34 if you reside [...]

30 RQT9777 There is no audi o. The power of the mai n unit turns off automatically . (When the main unit detect s a problem, a safety measure is activated and th e main uni t automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥ There is a problem with the amplifier . ≥ Is the volume ext remely high? If so, lower the volu me. ≥ Is this system placed in [...]

Reference RQT9777 31  1 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. 2 Weight and dimensions are approximate. 3 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers 3 way , 3 speaker sys tem (Bass reflex type) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ Woofer 5.7 cm (2 1 / 4 q ) cone type Tw e e t [...]

32 RQT9777 Unit car e ∫ Clean this system with a soft, dry cloth ≥ When dirt is heavy , wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and th en wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥ When cleaning the speakers, us e a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or ot her materials (towels, etc.) that can fall apart. Smal l grains ma y get stu ck inside [...]

Reference RQT9777 33 Indicator illumina tion The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The in dicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not refer to the indications of a prob lem. § 1 The indicator for the current statu s remains lit. § 2 The BD/DVD indicator stops blinki[...]

34 RQT9777 Limited War r anty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A. AND PUERT O RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Comp any of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Product s Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work pro[...]

Reference RQT9777 35 Limited War r anty ( ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Panasonic Can ada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ont ario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrant s this product to be free fr om defects in mater ial and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated belo w from the date of original pu[...]

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