Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Htb20 Owners Manual

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Connect the speaker cables.
≥To make sure that the speaker cable is connected 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 connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker.
≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.
≥Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
≥ Leave at least 20 mm (25/32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.
≥ The position in the wall where the screw is to be attached as well as the screw should be capable of supporting over 33 k g 
(72.8 lbs).
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
1  Insert the wire fully.
r : White
s : Blue line
2  Press into the 
groove.
 Push
A
At least 30 mm (13/16q)
B ‰4.0 mm (5/32q)
C ‰7.0 mm to  ‰9.4 mm (9/32q to 3/8q)
D Wall or pillar
E 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm (
7/32q to 1/4q)
Front view (semi-transparent image)
F 190.5 mm (7
1/2q) G187 mm (723/64q) H177 mm (631/32q) I200.5 mm (757/64q)
J 12.5 mm (1/2q) KWall mounting hole
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 
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
\f
DODO NOT
≥Move the speaker so 
that the screw is in 
this position.≥In this position, the 
speaker will likely fall 
if moved to the left or 
right.
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 16.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Attach the front ornaments.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ Be sure to insert the screws following the order as indicated in the illustration.
Connect the speaker cables.
≥Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected 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 connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker.
Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.
≥Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
≥ Leave at least 20 mm (25/32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.
≥ The position in the wall where the screw is to be attached as well as the screw should be capable of supporting over 33 k g 
(72.8 lbs).
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Place the speakers ver tically
∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏1 Speaker (R) ∏2 Speaker cables(L): WHITE
(R): RED
∏4 Screws ∏2 Front 
ornaments
1   Insert the wire fully.
r : White
s : Blue line
2   Press into the groove.
2
1
Front view Rear view


Push
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Fit the speaker(s) securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
≥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.
≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following steps 1 to 3 of “Place the speakers 
horizontally” (> 10).
Attach the stands.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
(Continued on the next page)
A
At least 30 mm (1
3/16q)
B ‰4.0 mm (5/32q)
C ‰7.0 mm to  ‰9.4 mm 
(
9/32q  to 3/8q)
D Wall or pillar
E 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm 
(
7/32q to 1/4q) F
46.5 mm (1
53/64q)
G 24.5 mm (31/32q)
DODO NOT
≥Move the speaker so 
that the screw is in 
this position.≥In this position, the 
speaker will likely fall if 
moved to the left or 
right.
When placing the speakers on a table
Place the speakers using the 
stands
∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏1 Speaker (R) ∏2 Speaker cables(L): WHITE
(R): RED
∏1 Speaker joint ∏2 Stands ∏6 Screws 
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 


\b

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≥For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 16.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following steps 1 to 3 of “Place the speakers 
horizontally” ( >10).
Attach the speaker feet to the bottom of the speakers.
≥ Keep the speaker feet out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
A Screw (supplied)
B Screw hole
Place the speakers using the 
speaker feet
∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏1 Speaker (R) ∏2 Speaker cables(L): WHITE
(R): RED
∏1 Speaker joint ∏4 Screws  ∏4 Speaker feet
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
Align the holes with the projecting parts on the speaker.
≥Do not use these holes for alignment as the screw will not fit 
into the screw hole.
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
A Speaker foot
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following step 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” 
(> 12)
Assemble the speakers.
≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected 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 connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker.
≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
(Continued on the next page)
Place the speakers using the 
speaker bases
∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏1 Speaker (R) ∏2 Speaker cables(L): WHITE
(R): RED
∏2 Speaker bases ∏6 Screws ∏2 Front ornaments


2 2
2
1
Screw≥Tighten securely.
Align the projecting parts with 
the holes on the speaker. Insert the wire fully 
while pushing the 
lever.
r: White
s: Blue line
Push
Thread the speaker cable.
To detach the speaker.
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≥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.
To prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an additional 
protection measure, to attach the speakers to the wall or table with a fall 
prevention cord (hereafter “cord”).
	≥Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that  may not 
have strong enough support (>11, 13). Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and personal injury.≥ Use a cord of less than  ‰1.5 mm (1/16q), which is capable of supporting over 10 k g (22.05 lbs) .
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
Speaker fall prevention measures
When placing the speakers on a wall
Horizontal placement
Vertical placement
A Cord (not supplied)
B Screw eye (not supplied) C
Wall
D TV
Press into the 
groove.
Back of the speaker base
Pull the cable straight 
along the line and slide 
into the groove.
≥Be sure to insert the cable 
in under the projecting part.
AC
C
A
B
Wall-mounted speakers (>11 )
A
C
CA
B
D
Wall-mounted speakers (>13)
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When placing the speakers on a table
Horizontal placement
Vertical placement
ACord  (not supplied)
B Screw eye (not supplied)
≥Depending on the placement of the speakers, the 
screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
C Wall
D Approx. 150 mm (529/32q)
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

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≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
∫ HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( >24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s 
HDMI cables.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
∫ 3D compatibility
Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Disc Player
≥This system can pass through the 3D video signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Disc Player to a FULL HD 3D TV.
Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”.
∫ 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 active subwoofer 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.
Make the connection.
A HDMI cable  (not supplied)
Step 3 Connections
Basic connection
The connection will differ when the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)” and when it is not.
Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection  ]A[
Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection  ]B[ (> 19)
[A] Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
HDMI (ARC)
A
TV
Active 
subwoofer Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC 
compatible terminal. (Refer to the TV’s 
operating instructions.)
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AHDMI cable  (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)
You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to 
this system.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the set top box for the optimal video connection.
Preparation≥Connect this system to the TV. (> 18)
A HDMI cable  (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable
 (not supplied)
∫HDMI standby pass-through
Even if this system is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI IN terminal (BD/DVD ) 
will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal (ARC) (The sound will not be output from this system). 
[B] Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
Connection with other devices
HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT
AB
TV
Active subwoofer
OPTICAL OUT
HDMI OUT
A
B
e.g., Set top box
e.g., Blu-ray Disc Player
Active subwoofer
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Connect to the terminals of the same color.
≥Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥ The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of  AC power even when it is in standby mode (Approx. 
0.07 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.
Speaker cable connection
A RED
Front speaker (Rch)
B WHITE
Front speaker (Lch)
AC power supply cord connection
A To a household AC outlet
Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any 
problem occurs.
Saving energy
This system is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.
≥
This system will automatically switch to standby mode when no 
signal is input and no operation is performed for approx. 30 minutes.
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Active subwoofer
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Active subwoofer
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