Panasonic Sc Htb500 Operating Instructions Manual

2010/05/17
Operating Instructions
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB500
PPRQTX1179-2Y
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 instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
Included Installation InstructionsThe installation should be done by a qualified...

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(For the active subwoofer) The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
WARNING:
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...

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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 May 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 ( >14, 15)
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 (>14)
2 Select the source (> 14)
[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 (> 15)
4 Adjust the Subwoofer level of the active 
subwoofer
5 Adjust the Volume of this unit
6 Mute the sound
7 Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on or off ( >15)
8 Turn Sound Effect on or off ( >15)
Remote control
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced....

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Placement
How you place this unit and the active subwoofer 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. (> 10)
§4 Do...

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Operating Instructions
∫If the TV’s remote control sensor is 
blocked by this unit.
Try using the TV’s remote control from a different 
angle. If the problem persists, you can use the 
optional Panasonic IR Blaster (SH-WR10) to relay 
the signal to the TV.
≥The optional Panasonic IR Blaster (SH-WR10) is 
only compatible with Panasonic TVs.
Purchase SH-WR10 (Accessory IR Blaster) at 
selected dealers or online by visiting our Web Site 
at: http://www.panasonic.com
or in Canada: http://www.panasonic.ca...

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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. (>24)
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 in the wall mount...