Panasonic Sc Htb15 Owners Manual

Getting started
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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 (0.05 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...

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Using this unit
Preparation≥Turn on the TV.Press [Í] to turn on the system.
Press [TV] or [HDMI 1/2] to select 
the input source. ( >6)
≥If you have selected [HDMI 1/2], make sure to select the 
TV’s input mode for this system and start the playback.
Press [i VOLj] to adjust the 
volume of the speakers.
≥ Volume range: 1 to 100§
Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to 
adjust the subwoofer level  
(bass sound).
≥ Subwoofer levels: 1 to 4§
§The audio format indicators blink from left to right 
(i )...

Operations
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This system provides a feeling that the sound and 
the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be 
applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory 
preset. 
	Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be 
turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings.
As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 
3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel 
audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc 
player or DVD player, etc. 
By changing the...

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Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation1Confirm that the HDMI connection has been 
made. ( >18 to 20)
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations 
change the following settings on the connected 
TV
§1.
≥ Set the default speaker settings to this 
system.
§2
≥Set the speaker selection settings to this 
system.
4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 
equipment and select the TV’s...

Operations
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Advanced operations
∫Changing the dual audio
Change the dual audio from main to secondary. 
1 Confirm the digital audio output setting on the 
connected TV or player, etc. is set to “Bitstream”.
2 Press and hold [HDMI 1/2] for more than 2 sec.
3 While the indicator of the current setting is flashing, 
press [HDMI 1/2] to change the setting.
≥ The setting works only when the dual audio is available 
in the audio source.
≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
≥ The...

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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following 
checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check 
points, or if the solutions indicated in the following 
guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer 
Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” 
on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” on 
page 31 if you reside in Canada.
No power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely. ( >21)
≥ After turning this system...

Reference
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≥If the connections are correct, there might be a problem 
with the cables. Redo the connections with different 
cables.
≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected 
device.
≥ If the HDMI 2 indicator flashes and there is no audio 
output, try the following.
1 Turn the connected device off and then on.
2 Turn off this system, remove the HDMI cable, then 
reconnect the HDMI cable and turn this system back 
on.
The dual audio cannot be changed from main to 
secondary.
If the...

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Specifications
	1 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
2 Weight and dimensions are approximate.
3 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.
4 Total harmonic distortion is measured by using AES17 filter.
AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS output power
10 % total harmonic distortion
Subwoofer ch
 120 W per channel (100 Hz, 3≠)
Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠)
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  240 W
FTC output power 1.0 % total harmonic...

Reference
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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Home Audio Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in 
materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 
the...

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As of December 2010
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service 
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by 
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, 
Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm...