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    PP RQT9 903-1Y 2014/04/04 Owner ’ s Manual Home Theate r Audio System Model No. SC-HTB 880 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read t hese instructions carefully before using this produc t, and save this manual for futu re use. Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) If you ha ve any qu estions, visit: U.S.A[...]

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    2 RQT9903 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these opera ting instruction s carefully before us ing the unit. Follow t he safety instruc tions on the unit and the applicable safety instruct ions listed below . Keep these operating instruct ions handy for future reference. 1 Read the se instruction s. 2 Keep t hese ins tructi ons. 3 Heed all warni[...]

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    RQT9903 3 Precautions Unit ≥ Do not place source s of nak ed flam es, suc h as lig hted candles, on t his unit. ≥ Product Id entificat ion Marking is located on the bo ttom of the unit. Placement ≥ T o reduce t he risk o f fire, electr ic shock o r product damage , j Do no t install or pla ce this un it in a bookcase, bu ilt-in cabin et or in[...]

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    4 RQT9903 T able of contents IMPORTAN T SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS ................... ............. ............. .............. 2 Bef ore us e Supplied items ................... ................... ............. ............. .................... ............ .. 5 This syst em (SC -HTB880) .................................... ..........................[...]

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    Getting started Operations Reference Before use Precautions RQT9903 5 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessories before using this system. (ONL Y FOR CANADA) The enclosed Canadian French label she et corresponds to the English display on the remot e control and the side and rear of the m ain unit and active s ubwoofer .  ≥ Produc[...]

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    6 RQT9903 Control reference guide 1 NFC touch are a ( > p. 20) 2 Standby/on switch ( Í /I ) T ouch to switch the un it from on to standby mode or vice vers a. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 3 Adjust the volum e on this s ystem ( > p. 21) 4 Select the input sou rce ( > p. 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD?[...]

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    Before use RQT9903 7 1 HDMI A V OUT (TV (ARC )) terminal (ARC compatible) ( > p. 9, 10) 2 HDMI A V IN (AUX (HDMI 2)) terminal ( > p. 10) 3 HDMI A V IN (BD/DVD ( HDMI 1)) terminal ( > p. 10) 4 OPTIC AL DIGI T AL AU DIO IN (T V) t ermin al ( > p. 10) 5 Ir SY STEM te rminal ( > p. 1 1, 12) 6 AC IN terminal ( > p. 12) 7 Active subwoof[...]

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    8 RQT9903 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( > p. 21) 2 Select the input sou rce ( > p. 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “AUX” ^----- “BLUETOOTH” (------} 3 Select the setup menu ( > p. 24) 4 Select the sou nd menu ( > p. 22) 5 Select the Bluetooth ® device as the source ( > p. 21) 6 Adjust the volum e on this s ystem ( > [...]

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    Getting started Before use RQT9903 9 Getting star ted Step 1 Con nections ≥ Turn of f all equipment before connect ion and read the appropriate operating i nstructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are completed. ∫ H DMI (High-Defi nition Multim edia Interface) ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link ?[...]

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    10 RQT9903 A HDMI cable B Op tical digit al audio cable ≥ When the optical digital audio cable is connected, insert the tip correctly into the terminal. The audio signal can be directed from the connected Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player , Set top box, etc. to this syst em. Preparation ≥ C onnect the main unit to the TV . ( > p. 9) A HDMI ca[...]

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    Getting started RQT9903 11  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI compatible device for the settings re quired to output the video and audio signals. With the IR Blaster connect ion, it is possible t o send the I R signal received by this syst em’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor . Use the TV’ s remo[...]

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    12 RQT9903 ∫ Placement example On the rear of the main unit: ≥ Connect only af ter all other connections are completed. A T o an AC outlet B AC pow er supp ly cor d (supplied) ≥ T his system con sumes a small amount of AC power ( > p. 30) even when it is turned off. In the interest of power c onservation, if you will not be using this syst[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT9903 13 Step 2 Place ment  ≥ Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury , you may drop the main unit when carrying it. ≥ T o prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. When carrying the active subwoofer T o avo id interference, m aintain the following distances[...]

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    14 RQT9903 Choose a placement method that suits you best. ∫ When placing the ma in unit in front o f the TV The main un it may block or interfere w ith the TV’s various sensors (C .A.T .S. (Contrast Autom atic T racking Sys tem) sensor , remote control sensor , etc.) and the 3D Eyewear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV . ≥ I f interference o[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT9903 15 Additionally req uired access ories (commercia lly available) ≥ Fall preven tion cord ......... ........ ...... ......... ...... ........ ....... ........ ...... ......... ...... ......... ...... ........ . ... ....... .. k 2 ≥ Screw eyes (to at tach t he fall pr evention cord) ..... ......... ...... .....[...]

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    16 RQT9903 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 support the weight of at least 33 k g (72.8 l bs). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each inst allation. ≥ R efer to step 3 for details about the re[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT9903 17 Atta ch the wall mount bracket s to the main unit. A W all mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) Drive a s crew into the wa ll. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 100 mm (3 15 / 16 q ) of space above of the main unit to allow enough[...]

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    18 RQT9903 Fit the ma in unit securely onto the s crew( s). Secur e the cor d to the wall. ≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. A Sc rew e ye B Cord DO DO N OT ≥ Move the speaker s o that the scre w is in this position. ≥ I n this position, the speaker will likely fa ll if moved to the left or right.   SC-HTB880PP_RQT9903-[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT9903 19 Step 3 W ireless connections Preparation ≥ T urn on the m ain unit. Press [ BÍ C I]. Active subwoofer on/off bu tton [ B Í C I] Use this button to turn the act ive subwoofer on and off. C I: The active s ubwoofer is on. B Í : The active s ubwoofer is off. The active subwoofer will still cons ume a small a[...]

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    20 RQT9903 For NFC-com patib le Bluetooth ® devices (Androi d TM devices) only Simply by touching an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth ® device on the main unit, you can complete all prep arations, from registering a Bluetooth ® device to establishing a connection. Preparation ≥ T u rn on the NF C feature of the device. ≥ A[...]

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    Getting started Operations RQT9903 21 Oper atio ns Using this system Preparation ≥ T urn on the ac tive subwoofer. ≥ T urn on the T V and/or connect ed device. Press [ Í ] to tu rn on the main unit. Sele ct th e so urce . ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices. ∫ When “BLUET OOTH” is s e[...]

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    22 RQT9903 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ T o cha nge the applied effect, refer t o “Sound menu”. ( > right)  ≥ Dolby Virtual S peaker effect is ON except in STEREO mode. ≥ T o turn off Dolby Virtual S pe aker and the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( &g[...]

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    Operations RQT9903 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 [S OUND] for more than 4 sec. H.BASS Enhances the harmonic bass effect. ON OFF 3D CLR DIALOG The 3D Cle ar Mode D ialog feature cre ates a sound [...]

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    24 RQT9903 Set up m enu Pres s [SE TU P] re pea ted ly t o sel ect the s etup item. Press [ 3 , 4 ] re peatedly to sele ct the d esired setting and 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 . [...]

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    Operations RQT9903 25 Link ed oper ati ons with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HD A VI Con tr ol TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that t he HDMI connection has been made. ( > p. 9, 10) 2 Set the “HD A VI Control” operations on the connected eq uipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDA V I Control” operations change the following settings on the [...]

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    26 RQT9903 Referenc e T r oubleshooting Before requesting service, make t he following checks. If you ar e in doub t abou t some of th e chec k poin ts, or if th e solu tion s indic ated in the f ollow ing gui de do n ot sol ve the pr oble m, refe r to “ Custo mer Ser vice s Direc tory ( United S tates)” on pag e 32 if you re side in the U.S .A[...]

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    Reference RQT9903 27 When the main unit is tu rned on or off, audio and video are t emporarily disabled When the main unit is turned on or off it is normal for the audio and video to be temporari ly disabled. This is not a malfunction. This can occur when the device it is connected to, v ia HDMI, does not support Panas onic’s VIERA Link feature ([...]

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    28 RQT9903 Cannot hear the surround sound effect of a 5.1-channel surround so urce. ≥ Ensure “STEREO” is not select ed as the s ound mode.( > p. 22) ≥ S peaker o utput varies depending on the source. The surround sound may be subtle dep ending on how the program or disc was recorded/ encoded. This is not a malfunction. There is no audi o[...]

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    Reference RQT9903 29 About Bluetoo th ® ∫ Frequency band used This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ C ertification of this device ≥ 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 count[...]

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    30 RQT9903 Specifica tions AMPL IFIE R SE CTIO N RMS outp ut pow er: D olb y Di gital M ode Front c h (L, R ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz , 10 % TH D Center ch (C ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surro und ch (L, R ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz , 10 % TH D Subwoof er ch 250 W per channel (8 ≠ ), 1 00 Hz, 10 % THD T ota[...]

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    Reference RQT9903 31  ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in) Woofe r 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 q ) cone type k 1 /ch T weeter 2.5 cm (1 q ) Semi-Dome type k 1/ch Center speaker (Bui[...]

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    32 RQT9903 Limited W ar r anty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Panasonic Product s Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Coverage (F or USA Only) If your pr oduct doe s not work properly be cause of a de fect in ma terials or workman ship, Pan asonic Co rporation of North Amer ica (ref erred to as “t he warrantor” ) will, for the length of the per iod indicat[...]

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    Reference RQT9903 33 Limited W a r ranty ( ONL Y FOR CANA D A) Panasonic Ca nada Inc. 5770 Amble r Drive, Mississa uga, Ontario L4W 2T 3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panaso nic Cana da Inc. warran ts this prod uct to b e free fro m defe cts in mate rial a nd work manship un der n ormal u se and for a pe riod as stated below from the date [...]

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    Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in Malaysia T wo Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www .panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation of North America 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www .panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. RQT9 903-1Y F0314 SB105 4 -If you see this symbo l- Inform ation on D isposal in other Countries out si[...]