Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc-hte80 Owners Manual

RQT9860-1Y
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No.
 SC-HTE80
PPThank 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, visit:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: www.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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2RQT9860User memo:Supplied accessoriesCheck and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of 
November 2013. This may be subject to change.)
For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer 
to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto 
Rico)” on page 16.
For Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from 
whom you have made your purchase.1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00022)1 Remote control...

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Safety precautionsWARNING!Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 
damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, on this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
AC power supply cord
• The power plug is the disconnecting device. 
Install this unit so that the power plug...

4RQT9860THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA 
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND 
CANADA
Table of contentsSupplied accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . .  2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
About Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Overview of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Preparing the remote control  . ....

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About Bluetooth
®
Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and 
has received certification based on frequency laws. 
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions below are punishable by law:
– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
– Removing specification indications.
Restrictions of use
• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth
® 
equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices...

6RQT9860Over view of controls
MUTE
SETUPINPUT
SOUND
OKPAIRING
IJ
B F A K
Front panelSide view
L
MNO P Q
Rear panel
A
Standby/on switch [`], [1]
Press to turn the unit from on to standby mode or vice 
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a 
small amount of power.
B
Select input source
C
View setup menu
D
View sound menu
E
Select Bluetooth
® mode
Start Bluetooth® pairing mode
F
Adjust the volume of the system
G
Mute the sound of the system
To cancel, press the button again.
“MUTE” is also...

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Preparing the remote controlBefore usingRemove the insulation sheet before you use the remote 
control for the first time.Replacing the batteryReplace the remote control battery when it stops working 
or when the range is decreased. Replace with a new 
battery (CR2025 3V lithium battery) only.1
While pressing the stopper, pull out the battery 
holder.
2
Insert a new battery with the (+) side facing up.
3
Push back battery holder completely.
CAUTION!
Keep the button-type battery out of reach of...

8RQT9860ConnectionTurn off all equipment before connecting.
Components and cables are sold separately.
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all the 
other connections have been made.Connecting the TVConnect an ARC compatible TVConnect an ARC compatible terminal of the TV with an 
ARC compatible high speed HDMI cable.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
ARC is an HDMI function that lets you enjoy both sound 
and TV pictures with one HDMI cable.
Connect a non-ARC compatible TVNote:
The HDMI connection...

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Connecting other equipment (AUX)You can connect other equipment such as Blu-ray 
Players, DVD Players, game consoles, set-top boxes, 
etc., and listen to the audio through this system.
Connecting the AC power supply cordDo not use an AC power supply cord from other 
equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power 
(Z“Specifications”) when it is in standby mode. 
Disconnect the power supply cord if you do not use the 
system.Bluetooth
® connection
You can connect and play...

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RQT9860Basic controlsPreparation
Turn on the TV and/or connected device.1
Press [`] to turn on the system.
2
Press [INPUT] repeatedly to select the desired 
source.
3
Press [ ] to adjust the volume of the 
system.
Volume range: 0 to 100.
When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source
Select this system as the output speaker from the menu 
of the connected Bluetooth
® device.
When “BD/DVD” is selected as the source
On the TV, select the corresponding input of the TV that 
is connected to this system....