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Home Theater Audio System SC-HTB550 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Button-type battery (Lithium battery) Read these instructions.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
Advanced operations ..................26 Reference Troubleshooting ....................28 Indicator illumination ..................30 About Bluetooth ..................... 31 ® Unit care ......................31 Specifications ....................32 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ......34 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)............35 RQT9660...
≥ The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with this unit and the active subwoofer only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other equipment with this unit or active subwoofer. RQT9660...
AUX1 terminal ( AUX2 terminal ( Active subwoofer on/off button §1 The indicators will also blink in various conditions ( §2 The I/D SET button is only used when the main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer ( RQT9660...
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ∫ Remote control operation range The remote control signal sensor is located on the main unit. ≥ Use the remote control within the correct operation range. C Remote control signal sensor ≥...
Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Page 12 When placing the speakers on a table...
≥ Placing the active subwoofer and the speakers too close to the walls and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥ If irregular coloring occurs on your TV, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.
∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
≥ The position on the wall where the screw is to be attached, as well as the screw, should be capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs).
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∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Attach the front ornaments. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally”...
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally”...
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Insert the speaker cable through the base. ≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration. (If the speaker cable is twisted, it might not fit through the opening. Straighten the speaker cable before inserting.) Position the cable between the ridges.
Push Press into the groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left. Additional speaker fall prevention measures...
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≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ. § If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 10 mm ( q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45 (as illustrated above).
∫ What is ARC? ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. When you connect the main unit to the terminal labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to listen to sound from a TV is no longer required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
∫ HDMI standby pass-through Even if the main unit is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the BD/DVD or AUX1 terminal will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal (the sound will not be output from this system). When devices are connected to both BD/DVD and AUX1 terminals, audio and/or video signal of the device whose input is lastly selected is output.
D To a household AC outlet ≥The main unit and active subwoofer consume a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off (this unit: approx. 0.1 W, active subwoofer: approx. 0.1 W). In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
The wireless link is activated. The unit will still consume a small amount of power ≥ You can register up to 6 devices with this unit. If a 7th device even when it is turned off (B, Í) is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will be replaced.
≥ If there is sound coming out of the TV’s speakers, reduce the volume of the TV to its minimum. ≥ If the main unit is turned off with the volume setting in the greater half (above 50), the main unit will automatically lower the volume to the middle (50) when the main unit is turned on (Volume limitation).
This system provides a feeling that the sound and the As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be applied to surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel audio Multi-channel audio sources as a factory preset.
TV input or the TV channel is changed. speaker will automatically change the speaker selection to §3 If the speaker output setting on the TV is set to this this system. system, the TV and this system turn on automatically (Power on link).
≥ The setting changes each time [TV] is pressed. ≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again. ≥ This setting will be reset to on when this system is ≥ Default setting of this function is OFF. turned off.
Press and hold [MUTE] and [ ] on the remote control for more than 4 sec. ≥ All the indicators will blink for 10 sec when the code of ∫ To turn off the volume limitation this system is changed.
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If This system does not operate correctly. you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong terminal solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the (HDMI IN or HDMI OUT), this system will not operate problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United...
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If so, lower the volume. ≥ Is this system placed in an extremely hot place? If so, move this system to a cooler place and wait a few No sound (or image). moments and then try to turn it on again.
Indicator illumination The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. Refer to “Troubleshooting” ( 28) if the indicators do not light up as illustrated below.
≥ When dirt is heavy, wring a cloth moistened in water and/or information that is compromised tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. during a wireless transmission. ≥ When cleaning the system, use a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or other materials (towels, etc.) that can fall...
Tweeter Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 2.5 cm (1q) semi-dome typek1 240 W Frequency range 100 Hz to 30 kHz (`16 dB) FTC output power 150 Hz to 25 kHz (`10 dB) 1.0 % total harmonic distortion Active subwoofer...
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1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions (WkHkD) 2 Weight and dimensions are approximate. 956 mmk75 mmk35 mm 3 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. Mass (Weight) 1.54 kg (3.5 lbs) Vertical placement using the speaker bases...
Panasonic Home Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) is attributable to acts of God.
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
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-If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.