Panasonic Sc Htb370 Owners Manual

							until 
2012/12/27
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB370
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
 (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada: 1-800-561-5505
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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 ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Unit≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 
damage,
jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
on this unit.
jUse only the recommended accessories.
jDo not remove covers.
jDo 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 can be unplugged 
from the socket outlet immediately.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)≥Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, 
heat above 60oC (140oF) or incinerate.
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY,
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the 
coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause 
severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to 
death. Keep new and used batteries away from 
children. If the battery compartment does not close 
securely, stop using the product and keep it away from 
children. If you think batteries might have been 
swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek 
immediate medical attention.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 
hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 
eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with 
water, and then consult a doctor.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery 
which contains Perchlorate Material s special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
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Precautions
Unit
≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted 
candles, on this unit.
Placement
≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 
damage,
jDo not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit 
is well ventilated.
jDo not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
≥Keep out of reach of children.
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage 
and may cause a fire.
jRemove the battery if you do not intend to use the 
remote control for a long period of time. Store in a 
cool, dark place.
jDo not heat or expose to flame.
jDo not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to 
direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and 
windows closed.
jDo not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal 
objects.
jDo not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or 
throw into fire.
≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
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CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 
is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE 
U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this 
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this 
device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of 
North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 
CANADA.
This device complies with RSS-GEN, RSS-210 of the IC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation 
of the device.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. 
AND CANADA
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in 
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very 
low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without 
maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is 
desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping 
the radiator at least 20 cm (7
7/8q) or more away from 
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet 
and ankles).
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................  2
Before use
Supplied items ...................................................................................................  5
This system (SC-HTB370)..........................................................................................................  5
Accessories ................................................................................................................................  5
Control reference guide ....................................................................................  6
This system (Front).....................................................................................................................  6
This system (Rear) .....................................................................................................................  7
Remote control ...........................................................................................................................  8
Getting started
Step 1  Selecting the placement method .........................................................  9
The speaker system .................................................................................................................  10
The active subwoofer ...............................................................................................................  10
Wireless interference ................................................................................................................  10
Step 2  Assembling the speakers...................................................................  11
When attaching the speakers to a wall .....................................................................................  11
When placing the speakers on a table .....................................................................................  16
Additional speaker fall prevention measures ............................................................................  20
Step 3  Connections ........................................................................................  22
Connection with the TV ............................................................................................................  22
Connection with other devices.................................................................................................. 22
Speaker cable connection ........................................................................................................ 23
AC power supply cord connection ............................................................................................  23
Active subwoofer wireless connection ......................................................................................  24
Bluetooth
® connection ..............................................................................................................  24
Operations
Using this system ............................................................................................  25
3D sound ..........................................................................................................  26
Sound modes ...........................................................................................................................  26
Advanced operations ......................................................................................  27
Reference
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................  29
Specifications ..................................................................................................  30
Unit care ...........................................................................................................  32
About Bluetooth
®............................................................................................  32
Indicator illumination ......................................................................................  33
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ...................................................  34
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................................................  35
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							Precautions
Reference
Getting started
Before use
Operations
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Supplied items
Check the supplied accessories before using this system.
	≥Product numbers are correct as of December 2012. These 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 34.
For Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
≥The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with this system only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other equipment with this system.
≥The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
≥Operations in this Owner’s Manual are described mainly with the remote control, but you can 
perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
This system (SC-HTB370)
∏1Main unit
(SU-HTB370)∏1 Active subwoofer
(SB-HWA370)∏2 Front speakers
(SB-HTB570)
Accessories
∏1 Remote control 
(with a battery)
(N2QAYC000083)∏2 AC power supply 
cords
(K2CB2CB00022)∏2 Speaker cables
(REE1789: RED)
(REE1790: WHITE)
Length: 3 m (9.8 ft)∏1 Metal bracket
(RML0761)
∏4 Screws
(XYN5+J14FJK)∏2 Speaker feet
(RKAX0042-K)∏2 Stand necks
(RGK2444)∏2 Leg stands
(RGK2463)
∏2 Support legs
(RGK2464)∏2 Speaker bases
(RGK2465)(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet 
corresponds to the English display on the remote 
control and the top and rear of the main unit and 
active subwoofer.
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Control reference guide
1Standby/on switch (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 system
3 Select the input source
“TV”#“BD/DVD”#“AUX”
^----------- “”(---------}
4 Input selector indicators
§1
ABluetooth® indicator
Lights blue when the Bluetooth® device is 
the audio source
BTV indicator
Lights green when the TV is the audio 
source
CBD/DVD indicator
Lights amber when the device connected 
to the BD/DVD terminal is the audio 
source
DAUX indicator
Lights amber when the device connected 
to the AUX terminal is the audio source5 Sound mode indicators
§1
ESTANDARD indicator
Lights when STANDARD is the current 
sound mode
FSTADIUM indicator
§2
Lights when STADIUM is the current 
sound mode
GMUSIC indicator
§2
Lights when MUSIC is the current sound 
mode
HCINEMA indicator
Lights when CINEMA is the current sound 
mode
INEWS indicator
Lights when NEWS is the current sound 
mode
JSTEREO indicator
Lights when STEREO is the current sound 
mode
6 Remote control signal sensor (>8)
7 WIRELESS LINK indicator (>24)
§1 The indicators will also blink in various conditions. (>33)
§2 The indicator blinks for 5 sec when the main unit detects an audio format.
To manually verify the current audio format and the corresponding indicators, refer to page 27
(Audio format indicator).
This system (Front)
7
456
1
23
Main unitActive subwoofer
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1 AC IN terminal (>23)
2 Speaker terminals (>23)
3 TV terminal (>22)
4 BD/DVD terminal (>22)5 USB port (for service use only)
6 AUX terminal (>22)
7 Active subwoofer on/off button (>24)
§  The I/D SET button is only used when the main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer. (>30)
This system (Rear)
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1 Turn the main unit on or off (>25)
2 Adjust the dialog effect level (>25)
3 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer 
(bass sound) (>25)
4 Adjust the volume of this system (>25)
5 Mute the sound (>25)
6 Select the input source (>25)
“TV”#“BD/DVD”#“AUX”
^----------- “”(---------}
7 Select the Bluetooth
® device as the source 
(>25)
8 Select the sound mode (>26)
“STANDARD” -----#“STADIUM” -----#“MUSIC”
^- “STEREO”( “NEWS”( “CINEMA”(}
Remote control
DIALOG LEVEL
LINK MODE
PAIRING----SOUND
1
6
7 23
4
5
8
INPUT
SELECTOR
∫Before using for the first time
Remove the insulation sheet A.
∫To replace a button-type battery
Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)
≥Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
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
∫Remote control operation range
The remote control signal sensor is located on the main unit.
≥Use the remote control within the correct operation range.

B Remote control signal sensor
≥Operation range
Distance: Within approx. 7 m 
(23 ft) directly in front
Angle: Approx. 30
oleft and right
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Before use
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TUBSUFEStep 1  Selecting the placement method
≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
When attaching the speakers to a wall
When placing the speakers on a tablePlace the speakers 
horizontally
Page 11
Place the speakers 
vertically
Place the speakers using 
the leg stands
Place the speakers using 
the speaker bases
Page 14
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Place the speakers 
using the support legs 
and speaker feet
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≥Use a screwdriver (i) for assembling the speakers.
≥Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid injury, you may drop the speakers when carrying them.
When carrying the active subwoofer
To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the main unit/active subwoofer 
and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).
	≥Place the active subwoofer within a few meters of the main unit and in a horizontal position with the top panel facing upward.
≥Do not use the main unit or the active subwoofer in a metal cabinet.
≥Placing the active subwoofer too close to the walls and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with 
thick curtains.
≥If irregular coloring occurs on your TV, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes. If it persists, move the speakers further away from 
the TV.
≥Keep magnetized items away. Magnetized cards, watches, etc., can be damaged if placed too close to the active subwoofer 
and the speakers.
Caution≥This system is to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the 
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage 
has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
≥Do not attempt to attach the speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.
The speaker system
∫When attaching the speakers to a wall
The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 33 kg (72.8 lbs) per screw. 
Consultation with a qualified installation specialist is recommended when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment 
may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and personal injury.
∫When placing the speakers in front of the TVThe speakers may block or interfere with the TV’s various sensors (C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor, 
remote control sensor, etc.) and the 3D Eyewear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV.
≥If the leg stands are being usedChange the height of the leg stands and/or move the speakers further away from the TV. If the TV still does not function 
correctly, try removing the leg stands.
≥If the leg stands are not usedMove the speakers further away from the TV. If the TV still does not function properly, try placing them beside the TV (>9).
The active subwoofer
ADo not hold the active subwoofer from this 
opening.
The parts inside may get damaged.
BAlways hold the bottom of the active subwoofer when 
moving it.
Wireless interference
CMain unit/active subwoofer
DWireless router, cordless phone and other 
electronic devices: 
approx. 2 m (6
1/2 ft)
A
B
DC
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