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    2010/07/02 EG GN GS RQTX1 185-B Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB500 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connecting, operating or adjusting this pr oduct, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this [...]

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    2 W ARNIN G: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUC T DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THA T NO OBJECTS FILLED WI TH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS V ASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APP ARA TUS. ≥ USE ONL Y THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE A RE NO USER SE[...]

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    3 Operating Instructions Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity , and excessive vibration. T hese conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Do not use high voltage power sources[...]

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    4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety precautions ............... ................ ................ ............. ................ ................. ... 3 Licenses ............. ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. ............. 3 Accessories ................ .......... ... ................ ............[...]

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    5 Operating Instructions ≥ Some accessories and external d evices mentioned in these op erating instructions tha t are not supplied with th is product may not be for sale in certain regions. Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.  ≥ Product numbers correct as of May 2010. These may be subject to chang e. Unit care[...]

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    6 Control reference 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 V olume of this unit 3 Select the source “TV” !# “BD/DVD” 4 LED status indicators ( > 14, 15) A Audio source indicator B Clear-mode Dia[...]

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    7 Operating Instructions 1 T urn this unit on or off ( > 14) 2 Select the source ( > 14) [TV]: Select the TV as the source [BD/DVD]: Select the device connected to the HDMI A V IN terminal as the source 3 T urn Clear-mode D ialog on or off ( > 15) 4 Adjust the Subwoofer level of the active subwoofer 5 Adjust the V olume of this unit 6 Mute[...]

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    8 Placement How you place this unit and the active subw oof er can affect the bass and the sound field. Place this unit near the TV . This unit should be placed par allel to the sea ting position. E.g., § 1 Place this unit on a flat secure base. (Do not place this unit on th e TV’s pedestal.) § 2 T o allow for proper ventilation and to allow fo[...]

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    9 Operating Instructions ∫ If the TV’s remote control sensor is blocked by this un it. T ry using the T V’s remote control from a different angle. If the problem persists, you can use the supplied IR Blaster to relay the signal to the TV . ( > 21) ≥ Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control sensor is not blocked by this unit[...]

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    10 Assembling the unit Refer to the following when placing this un it on a table or in a rack. For wall mount, refer to the installation instructions. ( > 23) Prep aration ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallow ing.  ≥ Do not [...]

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    11 Operating Instructions Connections T urn off all equipment before connection and r ead the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect th e AC mains lead until all ot her connections are comp lete.  Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Player ≥ This unit can pass through the 3D signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Player to a FUL[...]

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    12 Y ou can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray player , DVD player , etc. with this unit and pass the signal through to your TV . Prep aration ≥ Connect this unit to the TV . ( > 11 )  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI compatible device for the necessary setting, to output the vide[...]

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    13 Operating Instructions ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. ≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC power , even when it is turned off (this unit; approx. 0.2 W, the active subwoofer; approx. 0.4 W) . In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be usin g this system for a long time, unplug it from the house[...]

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    14 Using this unit Prep aration ≥ T urn o n the TV . ≥ If VIERA Link is activated on both the connected TV and this unit, make sure to change the T V’s settings for this unit. ( > 16, “Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ”)”) ≥ If VIERA Link is not activated or if the TV is not compatible with VIERA Link,[...]

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    15 Operating Instructions Audio effect s Y ou can make the dialogu e stand out from the background noise and also hear sound as if it is coming from the centre of the TV . Y ou can enjoy a dynamic soun d with a natural expansion. Y ou can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital or DTS) with any audio source. 1 Press the butto[...]

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    16 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ”) Prep aration 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On”. (The default setting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” 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 § 1 . ≥ S[...]

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    17 Operating Instructions S pecifications Dimensions (W k H k D): This unit (Without wall mount bracket) 1029 mm k 108 mm k 58 mm (With wall mount bracket) 1029 mm k 108 mm k 80 mm Active subwoofer 250 mm k 323 mm k 356 mm Digital transmitter 43.5 mm k 37.3 mm k 8.2 mm Mass: This unit (Without wall mount bracket) Approx. 2.8 k g (With wall mount br[...]

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    18 Audio information ∫ Compatible audio formats This unit is compatible with the following formats: Dolby Digital, DTS Digit al Surroun d, 2-channel LPCM and multi-channel LP CM. ≥ When using the optical digital audio cable, this system is not able to play audio with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz. (Sound Effect and Dolby Virtual S pe[...]

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    19 Operating Instructions No sound (or image) . ≥ T urn muting off. ( > 14) ≥ Check the connections to the other devices. ( > 11 ) ≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected device. ≥ T urn this unit off and then on again. ≥ When connected to an ARC compatible TV , check if the TV’s connected terminal is ARC compatible. ?[...]

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    20 Refer to “T roublesho oting” ( > 18) before changing any of the fo llowing settings. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby mode.  A will blink green once when the setting is changed. ∫ VIERA Link Changes to this setting become effective after turning off and on all the connected devices. Set “VIERA Link?[...]

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    21 Operating Instructions With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to s end the IR signal received by this unit’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor . Use the TV’s remote control within this unit’s remote control signal sensor ’s operation range. ≥ For the operation range, r efer to page 6. 1 Connect the jack plug to [...]

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    22 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) For your safety , please read the following t ext carefully . This appliance is suppl ied with a moulded three p in mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced ple ase ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating o[...]

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    23 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Getting started Inst allation Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB500 Safety Precautions WA R N I N G Ensure that the installation location is strong enough to support lon g-term use. ≥ If its strength becomes insufficient over the course of long-term use, the unit may drop, p[...]

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    24 W ARNING: PROFESSIONAL INST ALLA TION IS REQUIRED. P ANASON IC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY , INCLUDING DEA TH R ESUL TING FROM IMPROPER INST ALLA TION OR INCORRECT HANDLING . Request s regarding handling: 1 Exercise care when selecting the location for the unit b ecause it may discolour or deform due to light or heat if i[...]

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    25 Installation Instructions Component s The images shown in this installation instru ctions are for illustrative purpose on ly . Check the supplied components before starting. Commercially available components (not supplied) ≥ Screws for wall mounting ≥ Fall prevention cord ≥ Screws to attach fall prevention cord to wall  ≥ Use commerci[...]

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    26 3 Complete all th e necessary connections to this unit. ( > 11 ) ≥ Connect the AC mains lead to this unit, but do not connect it to the household mains socket until the installation is completed.  ≥ For details, refer to the operating instructions for this unit. 4 Use the measurement s indicated below to identify the screwing p osition[...]

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    27 Installation Instructions 6 Thread a cord (not supplie d) through the wall mount bracket. ≥ Use a cord which is capable of supporting over 20 k g . A Rear of this unit B Fall prevention cord (not supplied) 7 Att ach the lock pins into the wall mount bracket. ≥ The lock pins are designed to lock the wall mount brac kets to the screws that thi[...]

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    28 9 Mount the unit securely ont o the screws. A Move this unit so that the screw is in this position.  ≥ Be sure that both the wall mount brackets are securely attached to the screws. ≥ If this unit is tilting forward, remove this unit from the screws and adjust by tightening the screws. 10 Push the lock pins f ully into place. A Rear of th[...]

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    29 Installation Instructions SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1 185-B.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 7 , 2010 5:18 PM[...]

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    30 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic A VC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ” declares that this pr oduct is in compliance with the essen tial requirement s and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers ca n download a co py of the origi nal DoC to ou r R&TTE products fr om our DoC server: http://www .do[...]

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    31 Norsk Samsvarserklæring (DoC) “ Panasonic A VC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de grun nleggende krav og øvrig e relevante krav i direktiv 199 9/5/EF . Kundene kan last e ned en kopi av den or iginale samsvarserklæringen (DoC) for vå rt R&TTE ut styr fra vår DoC server: http://www .doc.pana[...]

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    32 SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1 185-B.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 7 , 2010 5:18 PM[...]

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    33 ideas for life Panasonic AVC Networks S i ngapore Pte . Ltd. 202, Bedok South Avenue 1 , Singapore 469332 (German) Das oben beschriebene Objekt <A> entspricht den Anforderungen der nachfolgend aufgeführten EU-Vorgaben <B> und den harmonisierten Normen <C>. Das Produkt entspricht außerdem den EU-Direktiven <D>. (French) [...]

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    34 SUOMI NORSK V AROITUS: VÄHENNÄ TULIP ALON, SÄHKÖISKUN T AI LAITTEISTON V AHING OITTUMISEN V AARAA ≥ TÄTÄ LAITETT A EI SAA AL TIST AA SA TEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, ROISKEI LLE T AI TIPPUVILLE NESTEILLE. LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE EI SAA MYÖSKÄÄN ASETT AA MITÄÄN NESTEELLÄ TÄYTETTYÄ ESINETTÄ, KUTEN MALJAKKOA. ≥ KÄYTÄ V AIN SUOSITEL TUJA LISÄ[...]

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    35 Information for Users on Co llection and Dispos al of Old Equipment and u sed Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and el ectronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycli ng of old products and used b[...]

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    Panasonic Corporation Web S it e : http://panasonic.net C Panasonic Corporation 2010 RQTX1 185-B F0710SA0 p EU SCHTB500EGGNGS_RQTX1 185-B.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 7 , 2010 5:18 PM[...]