Panasonic SC-HTB485 manual

2015/03/04 EG EB GN RQT0A04-B Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB485 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before usin g this product, and save this manual for future use. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. Included Inst allation Instruct ions The installation work [...]

2 RQT0A04 Saf ety pr ecautions Unit ≥ T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, j Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. j Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. j Use only the recommended accessories. j Do not remove covers. j Do not repair this unit by yourself. Ref[...]

Precautions RQT0A04 3 Caution for A C Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins ) For your safety , please read the following text carefully . This appliance is suppli ed with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the repla[...]

4 RQT0A04 T a ble of contents Safety precautions. ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ............. . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ................ ................ ................ ................ .............. 3 Before use Supplied items ................. ................ ............. ..............[...]

Getting started Operations Reference Before use Precautions RQT0A04 5 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessorie s before using this system.  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of December 2014. These may be sub ject to change. ≥ The supplied AC mains lead is for use with this system only . Do not use it with other equipment. Also[...]

6 RQT0A04 Co n trol ref eren ce g ui de 1 St andby/on swit ch ( Í /I ) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Adjust the volume of this system ( > 21) 3 Select the input source ( > 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “BLUETOOTH” ^-------------[...]

Before use RQT0A04 7 1 HDMI A V IN (BD/DVD) termin al ( > 10) 2 HDMI A V OU T (TV (ARC)) termin al (ARC compatible) ( > 9, 10) 3 OPTICAL DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal ( > 10) 4 Ir SYSTEM terminal ( > 11 , 1 2 ) 5 USB port (for service use only) 6 AC IN terminal ( > 12) 7 Active subwoofer on/off button ( > 19) § The I/D SET butt[...]

8 RQT0A04 1 T urn the main unit on or off ( > 21) 2 Select the input source ( > 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “BLUETOOTH” ^------------- ------------- --------------- ------------- --} 3 Select the setup menu ( > 24) 4 Select the sound menu ( > 22) 5 Select the Bluetooth ® device as th e source ( > 21) 6 Adjust the volume of[...]

Getting started Before use RQT0A04 9 Getting start ed Step 1 Connections ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and read th e appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC m ains lead until all other co nnections are completed . ∫ HDMI (High-Definition Mul timedia Interface) ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI[...]

10 RQT0A04 A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal. Y ou can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu- ray Disc player, DVD player , Set T op Box, etc. to this system. Prep aration ≥ Connect the main unit to the TV . ( > 9) A HDMI cable  ?[...]

Getting started RQT0A04 11 This system cannot pass-through the 4K content of a 4K compatible equipment to a 4K Ultra HD TV . However , you can connect the system to a 4K Ultra HD TV to enjoy the 4K content. A HDMI cable  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the 4K Ultra HD TV (VIERA) and the 4 K/60p compatible equipment for setup and for p[...]

12 RQT0A04 Place the infrared emitte r in sight of the TV’ s remote control signal sensor . ≥ For the location of the TV’s remote control signal sensor , refer to the operating instructions for th e TV . Aim the TV’ s remote control at this system’ s remote control sensor and operate th e TV . ≥ For the location of this system’s remot[...]

Getting started Precautions RQT0A04 13 Step 2 Placement  ≥ Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury , you may drop the main unit when carrying it. ≥ T o preve nt damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. When carrying the active subwo ofer T o avoid interference, m aintain the following distances[...]

14 RQT0A04 Choose a placement method that suits you best. ∫ When placing the main unit in front of the TV The main unit may block or interfere with the TV ’s various sensors (C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) sensor , remote co ntrol sensor , etc.) and the 3D Eyew ear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV . ≥ If interference occurs[...]

Getting started Precautions RQT0A04 15 Additionally required acc essories (commercially available) ≥ Fall prevention cord ................................ ...................................................................................... k 2 ≥ Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) ................................. ................[...]

16 RQT0A04 The main 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 suppo rt the weight of at least 26 k g . The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥ Refer to step 3 for details about the required screw[...]

Getting started Precautions RQT0A04 17 Att ach the wall mount bracket s to the main unit. A W all mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) Drive a screw into t he wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 100 mm of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitti[...]

18 RQT0A04 Fit the main uni t securely ont o the screw(s) . Secure the cord to the wall. ≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. A Screw eye B Cord DO DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position. ≥ In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right.   SC-HTB485-EGEBGN_RQT 0A04-B.b[...]

Getting started Precautions RQT0A04 19 Step 3 W ir eless connections Preparation ≥ T urn on the main unit. Press [ BÍ C I]. Active subwoofer on /off button [ B Í C I] Use this button to turn the active subwoofer 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 amoun[...]

20 RQT0A04 For NFC-compatible Bluetooth ® devices (Android TM devices) only Simply by touching an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth ® device on the main unit, you can complete all preparations, from registering a Bluetooth ® device to establishing a connection. Prep aration ≥ T urn on the NFC feature of the device. ≥ Androi[...]

Getting started Operations RQT0A04 21 Operation s Using this system Preparation ≥ T urn on the active su bwoofer . ≥ T urn on the TV and/o r 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 “BLUETOOTH” is selected a[...]

22 RQT0A04 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ T o change the applied effect, refer to “Sound menu”. ( > right)  ≥ Dolby Virtual S pe aker effect is ON except STEREO mode. ≥ T o turn off Dolby Virtual S peaker and the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( > ri[...]

Operations RQT0A04 23  ≥ The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated. Y ou can view the current audio format. Press and hold [OK] for more than 4 s ec. DIALOG Adjust the dialog level. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 “DIALOG” is not indicated on the display when “3[...]

24 RQT0A04 Setup menu Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select the setup item. Press [ 3 , 4 ] repeatedly to select the desired setting an d then press [OK].  ≥ The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated. DIMMER Dims the display after 5 seconds of inactivity . ON OFF AUTO PO[...]

Operations RQT0A04 25 Link ed oper atio ns with the TV (VIERA Link “HD A VI Contr ol TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connect ion has been made. ( > 9, 10) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” op erations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDA VI Control” operations change the following settings on the connected[...]

26 RQT0A04 Reference T roubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. No power . ≥ Unplug the AC mains lead for 10 sec before plug in again. ≥ After turnin[...]

Reference RQT0A04 27 The first few seconds of audio cannot be heard when using th e HDMI connection. This may occur during DVD-V ideo chapter playback. Change the digital audio output setting on the connected device from “Bitstream” to “PCM”. When operating an HDMI compatible device of a different brand, the m ain unit reacts in an unwanted[...]

28 RQT0A04 There is no audi o. The power of the mai n unit turns off automatically . (When the main unit detects a problem, a safety measure is activated and the main unit automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥ There is a problem with the amplifier. ≥ Is the volume extremely high? If so, lower the volume. ≥ Is this system placed in an ext[...]

Reference RQT0A04 29 About Bluetooth ® ∫ Frequency band used This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this d evice ≥ This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary . ≥ The action below are punishable by law in some countr[...]

30 RQT0A04 Specifications  § 1 When the other connected devices are turned off. AMPLIF IER SECTION RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer ch 130 W per channel ( 8 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 % THD T otal RMS Dolby Digit al mode po wer 250 W TERMINAL SECTION HDA VI Control This unit sup[...]

Reference RQT0A04 31  ≥ S pecifications are subject to change withou t notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in) Full range 6.5 cm cone type k 1/ch Active subwoofer Woo fe r 16 cm cone type k 1 WIRELESS S ECTION Wireless[...]

32 RQT0A04 NORSK Produkt ≥ For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk stø t eller skade på apparatet: j Utsett ikke produktet for regn, fukt, drypping eller sprut. j Ikke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser , på apparatet. j Bruk kun anbefalt tilbehør . j Fjern ikke deksler . j Reparer ikke denne enheten selv , overlat service [...]

Reference RQT0A04 33 English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic Corporation ” declares t hat this product is in compliance w ith the essential requi rements and othe r relevant provisions of D irective 1999/5/EC. Customers can down load a copy of the ori ginal DoC to ou r R&TTE products f rom our DoC server : http://www .d[...]

34 RQT0A04 Eesti keel V astavusdeklarat sioon (DoC) “ Panasonic Co rporation ” kinnit ab käesolevaga, et see toode on vastavuses põhiliste nõuete ja muude direktiivi 1999 /5/EÜ asjakohaste sätet ega. Kliendid saavad koopia meie R&TTE to odetele kehtiva originaalvastavusdeklaratsiooni koop ia alla laadida meie Do C- serverist: http://ww[...]

Reference RQT0A04 35 Limited War r anty (ONL Y FOR A USTRALIA) 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,[...]

EU Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation 2015 Panasonic Corporation Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Manufactured by: Importer for Europe: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan RQT0A04-B F1214RK1015 For the United Kingdom and Ireland custome rs Sales and Support[...]