Panasonic Sc Htb20 Owners Manual

Getting started
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0Q FS BUJ PO TUsing this unit
Preparation≥Turn on the TV.
Press [ Í] to turn on the system.
Select the source. (> 6)
≥This remote control cannot be used to control the operations 
of the connected devices.
∫ When “BD/DVD” or “AUX” is selected 
as the source
On the connected device:Select the TV’s input for this unit and start the playback on 
the connected device.
Press [ iVOL j] to adjust the 
volume of the speakers.
≥ Volume range: 1 to 100§
Press [ iSUBWOOFER j]...

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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.
This setting will change the level of the Clear-mode 
dialog effect. (>left)
Press [ iDIALOG LEVEL j] to 
display the current level.
While the level is displayed:
Press [ iDIALOG LEVEL j] to 
adjust the level.
≥...

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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 audio output setting, it is possible 
to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround 
effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio 
from the TV. 
Press and hold [MUTE] for more 
than 2 sec.
≥The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the indicator is blinking,...

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Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation1Confirm that the HDMI connection has been 
made. ( >18, 19)
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 For 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 input...

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Advanced operations
Change the dual audio from main to secondary. 
1Confirm the digital audio output setting on the 
connected TV or player, etc. is set to “Bitstream”.
2 Press and hold [TV] for more than 2 sec.
3 While the indicator of the current setting is blinking, 
press [TV] 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 same setting is used for [TV] and...

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∫To reduce the clear-mode dialog effect
When the dialog does not sound natural while the volume 
is set low, for example, it is possible to reduce the dialog 
enhancing effect as follows:
Press and hold [TV] on the remote control and [ sVOL] on 
the active subwoofer for more than 2 sec.
∫ To turn off VIERA Li nk “HDAVI Control”
When “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment does not 
work well with this system, for example, it is possible to 
turn off this function as follows:
≥When VIERA Link is...

Reference
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The power on this system is turned off when 
the TV’s speakers are selected in the speaker 
control.
This is a normal feature when using VIERA Link (HDAVI 
Control 4 or later). For details please read the operating 
instructions for the TV on its power save feature. (>24)
This system does not operate correctly.If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong terminal 
(HDMI IN or HDMI OUT), this system will not operate 
correctly. Turn this system off, disconnect the AC power...

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Indicator illumination
The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are 
displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not  refer to the indications of a problem. Refer to 
“Troubleshooting” ( >26) if the indicators do not light as illustrated below.
§The selected source indicator will also light. 
Indicator
Description
The indicators blink from left to right ( i) or from right to left ( s).
≥ When the speaker volume, 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
 110 W per channel (100 Hz, 3≠)
Front ch (L, R ch) 65 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠)
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  240 W
FTC output power
1.0 % total harmonic...

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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic 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 Marketing Company of North America 
(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for...