Panasonic SC-HTB770 manuale d’uso

until 2012/12/27 Owner ’ s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB770 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 RQT9778 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[...]

RQT9778 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 RQT9778 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 speake rs, use 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 t[...]

Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations RQT9778 5 T able of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . ........................................................ ........... ...... 2 Unit care ........ ................ .................... ................. ................. ................... ................. .... .. ... 4 About [...]

6 RQT9778 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessories before using this system. (ONL Y FOR CANADA) The enclosed Canadian French label sh eet cor responds to the English display on the remote control and the top and rear of the main unit and active subwoofer .  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of December 2012. These may be subject[...]

Before use RQT9778 7 Control r eference guide 1 St andby/on switch ( 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 3 Select the input source “TV” ---------# “BD/ DVD” ---------# “AU X1” ^-- “” (- “AUX[...]

8 RQT9778 1 AC IN terminal ( > 28) 2 S pea ker terminals ( > 28) 3 TV terminal ( > 26) 4 AUX3 terminal ( > 27) 5 USB port (for service use only) 6 AUX2 terminal ( > 27) 7 AUX1 terminal ( > 27) 8 BD/DVD terminal ( > 27) 9 HDMI OUT terminal (ARC compatible) ( > 26) 10 Active subwoofer on/off button ( > 29) § The I/D SET bu[...]

Before use RQT9778 9 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( > 30) 2 Adjust the dialog effect level ( > 30) 3 Adjust the output level of the active subw oofer (bass sound) ( > 30) 4 Adjust the volume of this system( > 30) 5 Mute the sound ( > 30) 6 Select the input source ( > 30) “TV” ---------# “BD/ DVD” ---------# “AU X1” ^[...]

10 RQT9778 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 12 Place the front speakers vertically Place the speakers using the leg st ands Place the front speak ers using the [...]

Getting started RQT9778 11 ≥ Use a scr ewdrive r ( i ) for assembling the speakers. ≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid inju ry , yo u may drop the speakers when ca rrying them. When carrying the active subwo ofer T o avoid interference, m aintain the following dist ances between the main unit/active sub woofer and other electronic [...]

12 RQT9778 Step 2 Assembli ng the speak er s 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 detail[...]

Getting started RQT9778 13 Connect the s peaker cables. § If you have difficulty inserting the cable, try 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 illustr ated above). Drive a screw into t he wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the scre[...]

14 RQT9778 W all mount the speakers: Fit the speaker securely on to the screw(s). 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 left side. A Right speaker connector B Left speaker connector DO DO NOT ≥ Move[...]

Getting started RQT9778 15 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. ≥ For details about the requir[...]

16 RQT9778 Assemble the center speaker: Connect the speake r cable. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert beyond th e wire insulation. Assemble the f ront speakers: Attach the st and nec k. ≥ The two front speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Assemble the f ront speakers[...]

Getting started RQT9778 17 Drive a screw into t he wall. ≥ 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 enoug h space for fitting the speaker . ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. F[...]

18 RQT9778 Fit the sp eaker(s) s ecurely on to the sc rew(s). 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 left side. A Left speaker connector B Right speaker connector DO DO NOT Front speaker Center speaker[...]

Getting started RQT9778 19 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 24. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, 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 2, 13). Att ach the leg st ands. ≥ Keep the screw[...]

20 RQT9778 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 24. ≥ 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” ( > 12, 13). Att ach the support legs and speaker fe et. ≥ Keep the sc[...]

Getting started RQT9778 21 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 24. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the center speake r: Att ach the side cap s and speaker feet t o the speaker and connect the speaker cable. ≥ There is no left and right f[...]

22 RQT9778 Assemble the f ront speakers: Attach the st and nec k. ≥ The two front speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Assemble the f ront speakers: Insert the s peaker cable through the speaker base a nd connect the speaker cables . ≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the t[...]

Getting started RQT9778 23 Assemble the front speak ers: Att ach the speaker base. ≥ The two front 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 co[...]

24 RQT9778 T o prevent th e speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an additional 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 RQT9778 25 When attaching the speak er s ver tically A Cord § 1, 2 B Screw eye C Wa l l D Approx. 150 mm (5 29 / 32 q ) § 1 If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locatio ns, about 10 mm ( 13 / 32 q ) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45 o (as illustrated above). § 2 When attaching the cord t[...]

26 RQT9778 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. ∫ HDMI ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” ( > 32) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV . ≥ Use th[...]

Getting started RQT9778 27 Y ou can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ra y Disc player, DVD player , Set T op Box, etc. to this system. Preparation ≥ Connect the main unit to the TV ( > 26). ∫ HDMI st andby p ass-through Even if the main unit is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the BD/D[...]

28 RQT9778 Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color . ≥ Connect only after all other connections are comp leted. ≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC power ( > 39 ) even when it is turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unplug it fro m th[...]

Getting started RQT9778 29 Preparation ≥ Turn on the main un it. Press [ BÍ C I]. Active subwoofer on /off button [ B Í C I] Use this button to turn the active subwoofer o n and off. C I: The active subwoofer is on. B Í : The active subwoofer is off. The active subwoofer wi ll still consume a small amount of power even when it is turned off ( [...]

30 RQT9778 Operations Using this system Prep aration ≥ 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 sou rce. ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices. ∫ When “ ” is selected as the source On the Bluetooth ® dev[...]

Operations RQT9778 31 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and th e image are as one. ≥ T o change t he applied effect , refer to “Sound modes”. ( > right)  ≥ T o turn off Dolby V irtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( > right) ≥ T o turn off the 3D surround and the [...]

32 RQT9778 Link ed oper ations with the TV (VIERA L ink TM “HD A VI Control TM ”) Prep aration 1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made . ( > 26, 27) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” ope rations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDA VI Control” operations change the following settings on the connected TV § [...]

Operations RQT9778 33 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 “” is selected as the source. Change the dual audio from mai n to secondary . ≥ This setting will only work if the audio output [...]

34 RQT9778 Y ou can select dif ferent modes to suit the type of connections with emph asis on connectivity or h igh quality audio. ≥ Make sure that a Bluetooth ® d evice is already paired with this system. ( > 29) Press [ ] to select “ ”. ≥ “” indicator will blink slowly . If the indicator lights, a Bluetooth ® device is already co[...]

Operations RQT9778 35 ∫ Remote control co de When other Panasonic device s respond to this system’ s remote control, change the remote contro l code on this system and the remote control. Prep aration ≥ T urn off all other Panasonic product s. ≥ Turn on the main un it. Change the remote co ntrol code to code 2: 1 Aim the remote control at t[...]

36 RQT9778 Refere nce T roubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check point s, or if the solutions indicated in th e following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directo ry (United S tates and Puert o Rico)” on page 42 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puer[...]

Reference RQT9778 37 The sound is interrupted. ≥ The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range. Bring the Blueto oth ® device closer to the main unit. ≥ Remove any obstacle between the main unit and the device. ≥ Other devi ces that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless router , microwaves, cordless phones, e tc.) are interfer[...]

38 RQT9778 Specifications AMPLIF IER SECTIO N RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (6 ≠ ) ,1k H z ,1 0%T H D Center ch (C ch) 60 W per channel (6 ≠ ) ,1k H z ,1 0%T H D Subwoofer ch 120 W per channel (8 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 % THD T otal RMS Dolby Digital mode power 300 W FTC output power: Do lby Digital Mode Fro[...]

Reference RQT9778 39  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 . GENERAL Power consumption Main unit: 37 W Active subwoofer: 20 W In standby condition Main unit (When the other connected devices are turned off): Approx.[...]

40 RQT9778 Indica tor illumination The indicators display the condition of this syst em by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational condition s. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. § 1 The indicator for the current status remains lit. § 2 The BD/DVD indicator stops blinking and ligh[...]

Reference RQT9778 41 SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778 -1P_mst.book Pag e 41 Tuesday, Ja nuary 29, 2013 11:3 3 AM[...]

42 RQT9778 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 RQT9778 43 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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