Panasonic Sc Htb10 Operating Instructions

2010/04/13
 For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.
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Operating Instructions
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB10
PPCRQTX1165-1P
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please  read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this  product, please read the...

2WARNING:
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 B OOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER 
CONFINED...

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Operating Instructions
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 ventil ation openings. Install in...

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................................................... 3
Licenses ................................................................................................................ 3
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 5
Unit care  ................................................................................................................ 5
Control reference...

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Operating Instructions
≥Some accessories and external devices mentioned in these operating instructions that are not 
supplied with this product may not be for sale in certain regions.
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label  sheet corresponds to the English display on the remote control and 
the front and rear of the unit.
	≥ Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change.
≥ Only for U.S.A. and...

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Control reference guide
1Standby/on switch (POWER  Í/I)
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.
2 Adjust the Volume of this unit 
3 Select the source “TV”  !# “BD/DVD”
4 LED status indicators ( >12, 13)
A Audio source indicator
B Clear-mode Dialog indicator C
Sound Effect indicator
D Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator
E Audio format indicator
5 Remote control signal sensor
Remote control operation range...

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Operating Instructions
1 Turn this unit on or off (>12)
2 Select the source (> 12)
[TV]: Select the TV as the source
[BD/DVD]: Select the device connected to the HDMI AV 
IN terminal as the source
3 Turn Clear-mode Dialog on or off (> 13)
4 Adjust the Subwoofer level of this unit
5 Adjust the Volume of this unit
6 Mute the sound
7 Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on or off ( >13)
8 Turn Sound Effect on or off ( >13)
Remote control
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only...

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Placement
How you place this unit can affect the bass and the sound field.
Place this unit near the TV.
This unit should be placed parallel to the seating position.
E.g.,
§1 Place this unit on a flat secure base. (Do not place this unit on the TV’s pedestal.)
§2 To allow for proper ventilation and to allow for proper air flow around this unit, position it with at least 5 mm (3/16q) of space on all 
sides of this unit.
§3 Secure the unit to prevent it from falling. (> 9)
§4 Do not place this unit in...

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Operating Instructions
Assembling the unit
Refer to the following when placing this unit on a table or in a rack. For wall mount, refer to the 
installation instructions. (>21)
Preparation≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
	≥ Do not hold this unit in one hand to avoid injury by dropping this unit when carrying.
1On the rear of the unit:
Place the wall mount bracket by aligning the holes...

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Connections
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
	Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Player
≥ This unit can pass through the 3D signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Player to a FULL HD 3D TV.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available only when using an ARC compatible 
TV)
With this function it is possible to receive the digital 
audio signal from the TV without...