Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc-els10 Operating Instructions

							PRQT8979-P
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. 
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.
nConfiguration
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR
® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
If you have any questions, contact
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
The warranty can be found on page 58.
AV control receiverSA-XR707
Speaker system 
(SB-FS1010)Fr on t s pe aker  
(including center channel) L
SB-FC1010L 
× 1
Fr on t s pe aker  
(including center channel) R
SB-FC1010R 
× 1
Surround speaker L 
SB-HS1010L 
× 1
Surround speaker R 
SB-HS1010R 
× 1
Speaker system 
(SB-WA1010)Active subwoofer 
SB-WA1010 
× 1
Operating Instructions
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-ELS10 
						

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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.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14)
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
For SB-WA1010
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Caution
•  Use the speakers only with the recommended 
system. Failure to do so can damage the 
amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire. 
Consult a qualified service person if damage 
occurs or if a sudden change in performance 
is apparent.  Do not attempt to attach these speakers to 
   walls using methods other than those 
   described in this manual.
Although the AC power switch is in the “OFF” position, the unit is 
not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug
from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for
an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be
easily removed.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
 DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO 
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE 
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND 
ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE 
VENTILATION VENTS. 
						

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 2
Now you can enjoy the acclaimed experience of “ELS Surround” for your Home Theater...... 4Control guide ..........................................................................6
Supplied accessories ............................................................7
Assembly and Installation
Location.................................................................................. 8
Location of the wall-mounted front speakers ........................... 8
Assembling the speakers as stand types ........................... 9
Attaching a stabilizing wire ................................................ 11
Wall-mounting the front and surround speakers.............. 12
Setting a wall-mounted speaker ............................................ 12
Connecting speakers and AC power supply cords .......... 13
Subwoofer operation........................................................... 14
ConnectionsConnecting a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables.. 15
Connecting cables to video and audio terminals 
(to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR) ............... 16
Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals 
(to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player) ........................ 17
Connecting cables to component and audio terminals 
(to use the TV and DVD recorder) ...................................... 18
Other connections
To enjoy TV with surround sound .......................................... 19To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR.........................19
To enjoy analog sounds..........................................................20
To enjoy high-quality analog sounds using DVD-Audio discs 
(DVD analog 6-channel connections) .....................................20
To connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. ....21
To connect the unit to a CD player .........................................21
To connect the unit to a video camera or game player etc. ........21
Bi-wiring connections..........................................................22
Making bi-wire setting ............................................................22
Connecting other speakers
When connecting other speakers ...........................................23
Connecting surround back speakers .......................................... 23
Setting surround back speakers ................................................. 23
To connect a second pair of front speakers ................................ 23
Making surround speakers wireless with SH-FX50/SH-FX60
.....24
Sending audio to another room with SH-FX80.......................24
Connecting antennas...........................................................25
Connecting XM Connect & Play antenna or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.......25
Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone...26
Enjoying the Home Theater...............................28
Using SPEAKERS B.............................................................. 29
MULTI ROOM ........................................................................ 29
ADVANCED DUAL AMP ........................................................ 29BI-AMP ...................................................................................29
Playing DVD-Audio (Enjoying DVD-Audio sources through 
digital connections/Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH/Enjoying high 
quality 2-channel analog sounds) ..........................................29
Listening to surround soundDolby Pro Logic  /NEO:6/SFC (Sound Field Control) .... 30
Control with HDMI (EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) .......... 32
Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations...... 32
Remote controlling sound effects
Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic  ’s “MUSIC
 ” mode.................... 33
Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC
 ” mode........................................ 33
Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control) .................................... 33
Convenient functions
Testing speaker output/Adjusting speaker volumes............... 34
Adjusting the subwoofer level ................................................ 35
Silencing speakers temporarily.............................................. 35
Dimming the display light (Dimmer) ....................................... 35
Detecting speaker status automatically ................................. 35
Sound effects/Convenient functions
How to set up ....................................................................... 36
Adjusting the bass ................................................................. 37
Adjusting the treble ................................................................ 37
Balancing front speaker volumes........................................... 37
Changing the audio output (Dual program) ........................... 37
Adjusting the brightness of the display .................................. 37
Sleep timer ............................................................................ 37
Settings
How to set up ....................................................................... 38
Setting speakers and their sizes ............................................ 39
Setting distances ................................................................... 39
Setting the lowpass filter ........................................................ 39
Changing auto speaker settings (To return polarity to factory settings/
Setting the unit against automatic polarity adjustment)
...................... 40
Making BI-AMP settings (Canceling BI-AMP (using the triple amp mode)/
Adjusting the balance/Correcting the HF and LF difference)
............... 40
Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP off....................................... 40
Making MULTI ROOM setting ................................................ 41Changing the digital input settings .........................................41
Setting input signals ...............................................................41
Reducing standby power consumption (power saving standby mode)...41
Setting the unit against EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” .................42
Listening clearly at low volume...............................................42
Switching the attenuator .........................................................42
Adjusting audio timing to video timing ....................................42
RESET (factory settings)........................................................42
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
Remote controlling a TV ......................................................43
Remote controlling a DVD recorder....................................43
Remote controlling a VCR ...................................................44
Remote controlling a DVD player........................................44
Remote controlling a CD player ..........................................45
Using two or more Panasonic equipment (a mini component system, an AV amp etc.).....45
Entering a code to operate other equipment ..........................45
The radio
Manual tuning .......................................................................46
Preset tuning ........................................................................47
Presetting stations..................................................................47
Listening to preset stations ....................................................47
Reducing excessive noise ......................................................47
XM
® Satellite Radio
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID......................................48
Positioning the antenna for optimal reception ........................48
Selecting XM channels by direct entry...............................49
Selecting XM channels by category ...................................49
Displaying the XM channel information ..................................49
Preset tuning ........................................................................50
Presetting your favorite XM channels .....................................50
Selecting the preset channels ................................................50
XM advisory messages ..........................................................51
Using headphones ...............................................................51
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 52
Help message ...................................................................... 53
About speakers...................................................................... 54
Audio signals and amp mechanism................................... 55
Specifications ...................................................................... 56Maintenance .........................................................................57
Product Service  ...................................................................57
Listening caution .................................................................57
Limited Warranty  .................................................................58
Before use
Preparations
Basic operations
Operations
Reference
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Table of contents
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Now you can enjoy the acclaimed 
experience of “ELS Surround” for your 
Home Theater.
System Sound quality has been refined in collaboration with Elliot 
Scheiner, who is an award winning music producer and recording 
engineer.
Mr. Elliot Scheiner
A six-time Grammy Award winner, Elliot has also been 
honored with an Emmy Award and several Technical 
Excellence and Creativity awards. 
He is also recognized as one of the industry’s leading  
engineers in the creation of discrete multi-channel audio, 
using six uncompressed channels, Center, 2 Front, 
2 Surround and Subwoofer, to reproduce the highest level of 
music reproduction through DVD-Audio and DVD-Video. 
He is well known for his collaboration with: the Eagles, Steely 
Dan, Queen, Beck, Foo Fighters and many other musicians. 
The “ELS Surround” is named after Elliot Scheiner’s 
nickname in the music industry, “ELS”.
n“ELS Surround System”
This home theater system is derived from the ELS Surround system originally designed for car audio applications
and developed in collaboration between Mr. Elliot Scheiner, and Panasonic Automotive System Company of
America. 
The ELS Surround systems are currently available on several Acura vehicles and are recognized as some of the
best performing systems available in the market. 
Through the involvement of Elliot Scheiner the ELS Surround systems provide the listener with an experience very
similar to what Elliot hears in the studio.
The “SC-ELS10” home theater system was created with the same approach and audio technology which has been
so successful in the automotive market.
n5.1 discrete multi-channel surround sound
Generally, “5.1 channel surround sound” means the multi-channel sound from DVD Video provided by either Dolby
Digital or DTS.
In addition to providing an outstanding audio experience from stereo source material, the ELS Surround System
can reproduce the uncompressed signal of DVD-Audio and the 5.1 channels of discrete multi-channel audio.  
Each channel, front left and right, center, left and right surround, and subwoofer are independent and fill the
listening space with rich tones, and discrete imaging. The deep bass powered from the subwoofer seamlessly
integrates with the satellite speakers to produce a spacious, powerful sound. 
The ELS Surround system also allows the listener to enjoy the home theater experience through other sources
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Step 5
Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
Step 1
Steps to enjoy the high sound quality of 
“ELS Surround System”
Assemble and install speakers 
This system incorporates a center speaker array in each of its front speakers.
Using a unique system from Panasonic that reflects the principles of auditory psychology, the sound
seems to come from within the TV screen, letting you enjoy sound and images with a heightened sense
of integration. 
Connect 
Connect the speakers and subwoofer to the receiver.
(Turn the subwoofer “ON” and set the volume to near center.)
Connect each device such as TV and DVD recorder to the receiver.
You can enjoy DVD with excellent sound and image quality.
Choose Speaker Position
The ELS Surround speakers can be used with the supplied stands on the floor or mounted on the wall.
Choose from the receiver menu the position of each of the loudspeakers, either as “FLOOR” standing or
“WALL” mounted.  The receiver parameters then will be optimized for each speaker. 
Perform Auto Speaker setting 
With the supplied measuring microphone, use the “Auto Speaker” setting to measure the distance to the
listening position and output levels of each channel and then automatically adjust the receiver
parameters. 
This creates a suitable environment to reproduce ELS Surround sound.
You can now enjoy a wonderful ELS Surround sound experience with the Panasonic SC-ELS10.
Recommendations for Wall Mounted speakers
1. The front left and right ELS loudspeakers should be at least 70 inches (5 feet, 10 inches) apart.
2. or a minimum of 10 inches from the edge of your 50 inches or larger flat panel display.  This is so you
experience wide stereo imaging and minimize acoustic reflections from the edge of the display.  
Enjoy music or movies
You can enjoy TV and DVD with ELS Surround Sound.
If you desire, can use Dolby Pro Logic  , DTS NEO:6, or the SFC to create surround sound from
stereo sources.
Now you can enjoy the acclaimed experience of “ELS Surround” for your Home Theater.
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Control guide
AV control receiver
Display
Remote control
Batteries
• Insert so the poles (( and )) match those in the
remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
Use
Caution
• Do not place an object between the signal sensor 
and the remote control.
• Do not place the signal sensor under direct sunlight 
or the strong light of an inverter fluorescent lamp.
• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s 
sensor free from dust.
When you set the unit in a cabinet
The remote controlling range may decrease
depending on the thickness or colors of glass
cabinet doors.
W-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX
 ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUD IO-R
Lights on when ADVANCED DUAL AMP is on (á page 29)
Lights on when BI-AMP is on (á page 29)
For connecting a video 
camera etc. (á page 21) For connecting headphones 
(á page 51) For adjusting volumes 
(á page 28)
For MENU operations 
(á pages 36, 37, 47 and 50)For SETUP operations (á pages 12, 22, 38 to 42 and 45)
Lights on during surround playback (á page 28)
Standby indicator (^)
When the unit is connected to
the household AC outlet, this
indicator lights up in standby
mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on. 
[8, POWER]
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.
For tuning the radio and selecting 
preset stations  (á pages 46 to 50)
For switching the surround function 
on and off (á page 28)
For selecting front speakers 
(á pages 28, 29 and 34)
For detecting speakers 
automatically (á page 35)For connecting the setup 
microphone (á page 26)
For selecting input sources
(á page 28)
Lights on when the digital transceiver is in (á page 24)
Lights on during the auto 
speaker setup (á page 26)
Lights on while 
communicating through 
HDMI connections 
(á page 15) Lights on during MULTI ROOM playback (á page 29)
AB
2CH MIX
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TUNEDMONOSTSLEEPPCMinftDTS 96/24DTS-ES
DIGITAL EXEX
MDIGITAL  INPUT
kHzMHz
Lights on when
2-channel mix is
functioningUnit display Lights on when PCM FIX is selected
General displa
yFrequency unit indicatorsInput signals (digital audio)
(á page 55) Radio display Sleep timer indicator
Displays front speakers in use
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC 
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFER TV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
  ENTER
  DIRECT
TUNING
XM CAT XM CH AU TO
Power buttonFor switching an input 
source on and off/
Source switching/
Switching remote control 
modes (á pages 43 to 45)
For selecting a channel
TV (á page 43)
DVD recorder (á page 43)
VCR (á page 44)
TUNER 
(á pages 47 and 50)
For adjusting volumes
 (á pages 32 and 34)
For operating other 
equipment 
(á pages 32 and 43 to 45)
For auto speaker setup 
using the setup microphone 
(á page 26)/
For confirming speaker 
output (á page 34)/
For adjusting speaker 
volumes (á page 34) For listening to surround 
sounds (á pages 30, 31 and 
33)For playing DVD-Audio 
sources on 6 channels 
(á page 29)
For inputting channels
TV (á page 43)
DVD recorder (á page 43)
VCR (á page 44)
For selecting a track or 
chapter
DVD recorder (á page 43)
DVD player (á page 44)
For selecting a track
CD player (á page 45)
For inputting the station 
frequency/
For selecting a channel
TUNER (á pages 46 to 50)
For dimming the display 
light (á page 35) For selecting tuner/
For switching FM, AM or XM 
(á pages 46, 48 and 49)
For silencing speakers 
temporarily (á page 35)
For adjusting the subwoofer 
level (á page 35)
(R6/LR6, AA) 
Press on the tab to open.
Place this side in before the other side
when you close.
MENU/- SETUPENTER SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR MULTI ROOM TUNE AU X
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 BI-AMP SURROUND ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEA MULTI ROOM
Remote control signal sensor
About 7 meters (23 feet) or less 
when you sit directly in front of 
the signal sensor (Exact 
distance depends on angles).
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Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of April 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 58.
Speaker System (SB-FS1010)
Stand base mounting screws (XSB4+20FJK) ................ 8
Stand mounting screws (RXQ1497) .............................. 4
Stand base (Front L, Surround R) (RYQ0607B-K) ........ 2
Stand base (Front R, Surround L) (RYQ0607C-K) ........ 2
Speaker stands (RYQ0609A-K) ..................................... 4
Spacers (RKA0191-K) ................................................. 16
Banana plugs (red) (RJR0242-1) ................................... 6
Banana plugs (black) (RJR0242-2)................................ 6
Nylon clamp (RMR1503-K) ............................................ 6
Screw for nylon clamp (XTW3+10JFJK) ........................ 6
Speaker System (SB-WA1010)
AC power supply cords (K2CB2CB00018) .................... 1
Monaural connection cable (5 m) (16.4 ft.)
(RJLV1P002B50) ........................................................... 1
AV Control Receiver (SA-XR707)
AC power supply cord  (K2CB2CB00018)......................1
Setup microphone (L0CBAB000123) .............................1
FM indoor antenna  (RSA0006-L1) ................................1 
AM loop antenna  (RSA0037).........................................1
Batteries .........................................................................2
Remote control (EUR7662YR0) .....................................1
In case of difficulty in connecting to speakers, use the supplied
Banana plugs.
This unit does not come with speaker cables.  Have the following
speaker cables ready before proceeding with installation.
Please buy suitable length of cables according to the setting
conditions.
Rough indication:
• Speaker cables (approx. 4 m) (13.1 ft.) x 4
• Speaker cables (approx. 10 m) (32.8 ft.) x 2
Subwoofer
POWER OFF  ONAUTO OPERATION ON/OFFPHASE NORMALREVERSELOW PASS FILTER VOLUME
Hz 6080
50
200150 100MAX
MIN[POWER]
Phase setting Low pass filter settingVolume adjustment
Speaker cables
Note
Control guide/Supplied accessories
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Assembly and Installation
The front and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the listening position. The angles in the
diagram are approximate.
Front speakers (including center channel)
(      left: SB-FC1010L,  right: SB-FC1010R)
• Put the front speakers on either side of the television. This system incorporates a center speaker in each of its front speakers.    
• It may be hard for the intended effect to be achieved under some listening and viewing conditions and with some of the playback sources.
• The effect will not be satisfactorily yielded if the left front speaker is installed on the right and the right front speaker on the left.
• The sound quality will not be satisfactorily yielded if the center speakers are hidden from the listener’s view.   
• Do not position the front speakers so that they face outward or overly inward. 
Place them so that they are facing more or less straight ahead. 
Surround speakers 
(   left: SB-HS1010L,      right: SB-HS1010R)
• Put the surround speakers to the side of or slightly behind the seating area.
• An angle of 60º to 90º is recommended to enjoy music.
Active subwoofer (  : SB-WA1010)
• Place it at least 50 mm (2) from the wall as it has a bass reflex port in the rear.
• Depending on speaker location, the low-range frequency characteristics will vary. When placed in the corner of a room, the volume
will increase accordingly.
Do not attach the subwoofer to walls or ceilings.
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.
• Place them on a flat, level secure surface. Use spacers or similar items to stop them from rocking.
• Placing speakers too close to walls, and corners can result in excessive bass.
• Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain.
• Do not place anything on top of the subwoofer.
Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32) away from the system for proper ventilation.
Recommendations for Wall Mounted speakers
The front left and right ELS loudspeakers should be at least 1.8 m (70 inches/5 feet,
10 inches) apart.
or a minimum of 254 mm (10 inches) from the edge of your 1.3 m (50 inches) or larger flat
panel display. This is so you experience wide stereo imaging and minimize acoustic
reflections from the edge of the display.  
Do not place the wall-mounted speakers higher than your ear position.
Location
Location of the wall-mounted front speakers
  
 
front face
Note
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nCushions used
   Speaker units.
   Use the four cushions at the very top of the SB-FS1010.
nMethod of setting cushions
      Place these surfaces face up.• Do not apply an unreasonable force to the net at the front of the speaker unit. You cannot remove the front net.
• You can carry out assembly work stably by placing the cushions in the packing case beneath the speaker. 
Place the speaker unit with the net side facing downward.
• Be sure to spread a cloth, for example, on the floor to protect it from damage.
• After each task, tighten the screws securely.
Assembling the speakers as stand types
1
Fit the stand bases onto the front 
speaker R and surround speaker L 
stands.
Align the two projections in the front speaker R
and surround speaker L stands  (included)
with the two holes in the front R (or surround
speaker L) stand base 　 (included), and fit
together.
• The packing bags for the stand bases and the
packing bags for the speakers are held in place by
tape of the same color. Assemble the bases and
speakers with the same color tape. 
• The sticker “Attach the stand base on this side.” is put
on the inner side of the stand base attaching side.
Attach the stand base using the two stand base
mounting screws (included).
Use the two screw holes marked “Front-R/Sur.-L” to 
attach the base.   
• Align the positions of the holes marked “Front-R/
Sur.-L” with the positions of the screw holes in the
stand. 
•When assembling the front speaker L and
surround speaker Ｒ, use the screw holes marked
“Front-L/Sur.-R” and fit.
• Tighten the screws alternately, and finally tighten
them hard.
   Reverse side of stand base
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-R/Sur.-LFront-L/Sur.-R
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-R/Sur.-L
Front-R/Sur.-L
Front-R/Sur.-L
Front-R/Sur.-L
sticker (inside)
Continued on the next page
Preparations
Assembly and Installation 
						

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Assembly and Installation
2
Fit the stand onto the front speaker 
R (or surround speaker L).
Align the two projections in the assembled
stand with the two holes in the front speaker R 
(or surround speaker L), and fit together.
Attach the stand using the stand mounting
screw         (included).
Use the center screw hole to fit the stand on to the
speaker.             
3
Connect the speaker cables (not 
included) to the terminals.
Before connection, pass the speaker cables through
the hole marked “Front-R/Sur.-L” in the back of the
stand base.   
(Use the hole marked “Front-L/Sur.-R” for the front
speaker L and surround speaker R.)
The speaker cables must have a thickness of 3.0 mm
(1/8) or less to fit into the cable groove 
 (á page 11
step 4). 
Center speaker cables    (approx. 4 m (13.1 ft.))
(–) cable  : 
Connect this to the “CENTER” black negative (–)
terminal.
(+) cable            : 
Connect this to the “CENTER” red positive (+)
terminal.
Front speaker cables    (approx. 4 m (13.1 ft.))
(–) cable   : 
Connect this to the “LF” black negative (–) terminal.
(+) cable     : 
Connect this to the “HF” red positive (+) terminal.
• Do not remove the shorting bars.  
Surround speaker cables         (approx. 10 m (32.8 ft.))
(–) cable  : 
Connect this to the black negative (–) terminal.
(+) cable: 
Connect this to the red positive (+) terminal.
Remove the vinyl covering the tips of speaker
cables by twisting it off.
Turn the thumb nut in the loosening direction
until the hole in the terminal becomes visible.
   Insert the conductor into the hole, and tighten
the thumb nut.
Loosen the screws of the banana plugs
(included).
Remove the vinyl covering the tips of speaker
cables about 10 mm (13/32) by twisting it off.
Twist the conductors of the speaker cable.
   Insert the speaker cables all the way, then firmly
tighten the screws.
• Tighten the thumb nuts of the terminals all the
way, and connect the plugs.
• When using commercially available banana plugs,
use banana plugs that have an overall diameter of
10 mm (13/32) or less.   
• Do not use the banana plugs when the speakers
are to be mounted on a wall.
Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–)
speaker wires.                               
     
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-R/Sur.-LFront-L/Sur.-R
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-R/Sur.-LFront-R/Sur.-L
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-L/Sur.-R
Front-L/Sur.-RFront-R/Sur.-LFront-R/Sur.-L
Front speaker
Surround speaker
Front-R/Sur.-L
Front-R/Sur.-L
How to connect speaker cables
If using banana plugs (4 mm plugs)
Note
10 mm
(13/32)
10 mm
(13/32)