Panasonic SC-HTB15 manual

until 201 1/12/22 Owner ’ s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB15 PP Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future[...]

2 VQT3Q59 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. Refer servicing to quali[...]

3 Precautions VQT3Q59 The model number and serial number of this system can be found on either the back or the bottom of the system. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER ______________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ User memo: DA TE OF PURCHASE ___________________ DEALER NAME _______[...]

4 VQT3Q59 T able of Content s IMPORTANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS ........ .......... ............ ............. ............. ...... 2 Before use Accessories ............... ............. ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ......... 5 Unit care .. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............[...]

5 Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations VQT3Q59 Before use Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system.  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of June 201 1. These may be subject to change. ≥ For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: T o order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Ri[...]

6 VQT3Q59 Control reference guide 1 St andby/on switch (POWER Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on to sta ndby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Remote control signal sensor ( > 9) 3 Adjust the volume of the speakers 4 Select the input source TV # HDMI 1 # HDMI 2 ^----------- --------[...]

7 Before use VQT3Q59 1 T urn the system on or o ff ( > 22) 2 Select the input source ( > 22) ≥ [TV]: Select the TV as the source ≥ [HDMI 1/2]: Select the device connected to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 terminal as the source 3 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer (bass sound) ( > 22) 4 Adjust the volume of the speakers ( >[...]

8 VQT3Q59 Getting started ≥ These are examples of placement methods. St e p 1 Selecting the placement method When placing the speakers on a wall When placing the speakers on a t able Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Place the speakers using the base st ands Place the speakers using the st ands Place the speake[...]

Getting started 9 VQT3Q59 ≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid injury by droppin g the speakers when carrying. ∫ When carrying the active subwoofer  ≥ Place the active subwoofer in a horizontal position with the top panel faced upward. ≥ Placing the active subwoofer and the spe akers too close to the walls, and corners can res[...]

10 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, r efer to page 16. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Match the L/R in di ca to r A on the speaker with the L/R indicator B on the speaker joint, then insert the metal p art of the speaker joint fully into C . ≥ Do not[...]

Getting started 11 VQT3Q59 Connect the s peaker cables. ≥ T o make sure that the speaker cable is con nected 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 connec t the speaker cable to the wrong speaker. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert b[...]

12 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, r efer to page 16. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Connect the speaker ca bles. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. ≥ T o make sure that the speaker cable is connected t[...]

Getting started 13 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers followin g steps 1 to 3 of “Place the speakers horizont ally” ( > 10). Att ach the stands. ≥ Keep the screws out of re[...]

14 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, r efer to page 16. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 to 3 of “Plac e the speakers horizont ally” ( > 10). Att ach the speaker feet to the bott om of the speakers. ≥ Keep [...]

Getting started 15 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the s peaker s from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Insert the speaker ca ble through the base. ≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration. Att [...]

16 VQT3Q59 Connect the speaker ca bles. ≥ Insert the wire fully , taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. T o prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended to attach the speak ers to the wall or t able with a fall pr evention cord (hereafter “cord”).  ≥ Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriat[...]

Getting started 17 VQT3Q59 When placing the speakers on a table Horizont al placement V ertical placement A Cord (not supplied) B Screw eye (not supplied) ≥ 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 )        SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q 59_eng.bo[...]

18 VQT3Q59 ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owne r ’s manual. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all o ther connections are comp lete. ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” ( > 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV . ≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have[...]

Getting started 19 VQT3Q59 A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) [B] Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)” HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT  TV Active subwoofer SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q 59_eng.book Page 19 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:3 3 PM[...]

20 VQT3Q59 Y ou can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player , etc. with this system and pass the signal through to your TV . ≥ When connecting other external device such as a se t t op box, refer to the operating instructions for the TV . Prep aration ≥ Connect this system to the TV . ( > 1[...]

Getting started 21 VQT3Q59 Connect to the terminals of the sa me color . ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. ≥ The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of AC power , even when it is in st andby mode (0.05 W). In the interest of power conservation, if you w ill no t be using this system for a long time , unplug it from t[...]

22 VQT3Q59 Operations Using this unit Prep aration ≥ T urn o n the TV . Press [ Í ] to turn on the system. Press [TV] or [HDMI 1/2] to select the input source. ( > 6) ≥ If you have selected [HDMI 1/2], make sure to select the TV’s input mode for this system and start the playback. Press [ i VOL j ] to adjust the volume of the speak ers. ?[...]

Operations 23 VQT3Q59 This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory preset.  Dolby Virtual S peaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings. As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual S peaker [...]

24 VQT3Q59 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ”) Prep aration 1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has b een made. ( > 18 to 20) 2 Set the “HDA VI Contro l” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDA VI Control” operation s change the following settings on t he connected TV § [...]

Operations 25 VQT3Q59 Advanced operations ∫ Changing the dual aud io Change the dual audio from main to seconda ry . 1 Confirm the digit al audio output settin g on the connected TV or player , etc. is set to “Bitst ream”. 2 Press and hold [ HDMI 1/2] for more than 2 sec. 3 While the indicato r of th e current setting is flashing, press [HDMI[...]

26 VQT3Q59 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, refer to “Cu stomer Services Directory (United S tates and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto R[...]

Reference 27 VQT3Q59 ≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a problem with the cables. Redo the connections with different cables. ≥ Check the audio output settings on t he connected device. ≥ If the HDMI 2 indicator flashes and there is no audio output, try the following. 1 T urn the connected device of f and then on. 2 T ur n off [...]

28 VQT3Q59 S pecifications  1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 Weight and dimensions are approximate. 3 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . 4 T otal harmonic distortion is measured by using AES17 filter. AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output powe r 10 % tot al harmonic dist ortion Subwoofer ch 120[...]

Reference 29 VQT3Q59 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERT O RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electron ics Company , Division of Panasonic Corp oration of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07 094 Panasonic Home Audio Produc ts Limit ed W arranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico On ly) If your product does not[...]

30 VQT3Q59 As of December 2010 Customer Services Directory (United St ates and Puerto Rico ) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and L iterature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.p anasonic .com/help or , contact us[...]

Reference 31 VQT3Q59 Limited W arranty ( ONL Y FOR CANADA) Panasonic Ca nada 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 from defect s in material and wor kmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from t he date of original purc[...]

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