Panasonic Sc Htb500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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 po ssible to receive the digital 
audio signal from the TV without connecting any 
other audio cable.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for 
the settings to output digital audio.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
§Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC compatible terminal. 
(Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.)
	
≥If the connected TV is ARC compatible, but audio is not 
output to this unit, connect using the optical digital audio 
cable. ( >right, “Basic connection (with an optical digital 
audio cable compatible TV)”)
A HDMI cable  (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)
	≥When connected to an ARC compatible TV, set “TV Audio” to 
“ARC Off” to output the audio signal from the optical digital 
audio cable. ( >20, “TV Audio”)
Connection to a TV
∫ HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control” ( >16) when used with a 
compatible Panasonic TV.
≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as 
shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use 
Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/ 9.8 ft), 
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
∫ OPTICAL IN
Connect the optical digital audio cable if the TV is 
not ARC compatible (> below).
Basic connection (with an 
ARC compatible TV)
AV IN
(ARC)
HDMI AV OUT (ARC)

TV
Basic connection 
(with an optical digital 
audio cable compatible 
TV)
OPTICAL
OUTAV IN
OPTICAL DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN
HDMI AV OUT 
TV
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You can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray player, DVD player, etc. with 
this unit and pass the signal through to your TV.
Preparation≥ Connect this unit to the TV. ( >11 )
	≥Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI compatible device for the necessary setting, to output the video and 
audio signals.
A Digital transmitter  (supplied)
Insert fully until you hear a click.
Connection from an HDMI compatible device
AV  O U T
HDMI AV IN

A HDMI cable (not supplied)
E.g., Blu-ray Disc Player
Digital transmitter connection
Do not insert or remove while this unit is on.
DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER 
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Operating Instructions
≥Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC power,  even when it is turned off (this unit; approx. 0.1 W, 
the active subwoofer; approx. 0.2 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.
≥ The supplied AC power supply cord is for use  with this unit and the active subwoofer only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use co rds for other equipment with this unit or the active 
subwoofer.
Turn on the active subwoofer after all connections are complete.
Press [POWER  C I,  B Í ] on the active subwoofer.
A Unit on/off button [POWER C I,  B Í]  
Use this button to turn the unit on and off.
C I:
The active subwoofer is on
B Í :
The active subwoofer is off B
WIRELESS LINK indicator  
≥ Red: 
The active subwoofer is on and the wireless link 
is deactivated
≥ Green: 
The active subwoofer is on and the wireless link 
is activated
AC power supply cord connection
Saving energy
This unit is designed to conserve it s power consumption and save energy.
≥ This unit will automatically turn to standby  mode after 30 min if it is inactive.
             

AC IN 
             
AC IN 
AAC power supply cord  (supplied)
≥ Do not use any other AC power supp ly cord except the supplied one.
B To a household AC outlet
Rear of this unit
Rear of active subwoofer
Active subwoofer wireless connection

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Using this unit
Preparation≥Turn on the TV.
≥ If VIERA Link is activated on both the connected 
TV and this unit, make sure to change the TV’s 
settings for this unit. ( >16, “Linked operations 
with the TV (VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI ControlTM”)”)
≥ If VIERA Link is not activated or if the TV is not 
compatible with VIERA Link, reduce the volume 
of the TV to its minimum.
1Press [ Í] to turn on this unit.
≥The current status (audio source, active 
audio effects and audio format) is displayed. 
The audio effects and audio format indicator 
will turn off after 4 sec.
2Press [POWER  C I, B Í] on the 
active subwoofer to turn it on.
≥ Make sure the wireless link indicator lights 
green. ( >13)
3Press [TV] or [BD/DVD] to select 
the audio source. ( >right)
≥If you have selected [BD/DVD], make sure to 
select the TV’s input channel for this unit and 
start the playback.
	≥ Before turning off this unit, be sure to reduce the volume.
≥ Even if this unit is turned off, the device connected to the 
HDMI AV IN terminal will continue to output audio or video to 
the TV.
A The selected audio source is indicated
Green: When the TV is the audio source
Red:
When the device connected to the HDMI AV IN 
terminal is the audio source
Press [ iVOL j] to adjust the volume 
of the speakers.
Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to adjust 
the subwoofer level.
B The indicators blink from left to right ( i) or from 
right to left ( s).
≥ The indicators will not  blink when it has reached 
the maximum or minimum.
Press [MUTE].
B The indicators blink simultaneously while 
muting.
≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust the 
volume.
≥ Muting is canceled if th is unit is turned off.
Press [ VS] to indicate the audio 
format.
CThe current audio format is indicated for 4 sec.
Green: Dolby Digital
Red:  DTS
Off:  PCM or LPCM
	≥The audio format status is also indicated for 4 sec if the audio 
format on the selected source (TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, 
etc.) is changed.
≥ The Dolby Virtual Speaker ( VS) audio effect status is also 
indicated. ( >15)
1
2
Audio source indicator
To adjust the volume/
subwoofer level
To mute the sound
Audio format indicator
ACB
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Operating Instructions
Audio effects
You can make the dialogue stand out from the 
background noise and also hear sound as if it is 
coming from the center of the TV.
You can enjoy a dynamic sound with a natural 
expansion.
You can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 
5.1 ch (Dolby Digital or DTS) with any audio 
source.
1Press the button for the respective 
effect on the remote control.
A: Clear-mode Dialog
B: Sound Effect
C: Dolby Virtual Speaker ( VS)
2The status of the selected effect is 
indicated for 4 sec.
A: Clear-mode Dialog
B: Sound Effect
C: Dolby Virtual Speaker ( VS)
On: The indicator lights
Off:
The indicator blinks
3While the indicator is lit or blinking, 
press the same button again to 
change the setting.
	≥When turning the audio effects on or off, there might be a 
slight pause in the audio. This is normal.
≥ Dolby Virtual Speaker ( VS) is also turned on when Sound 
Effect is turned on. (It will remain on even after Sound Effect 
is turned off.)
≥ If Dolby Virtual Speaker ( VS) is turned off while Sound 
Effect is on, the Sound Effect will also be turned off.
≥ The audio format is also indicated when [ VS] is pressed. 
(> 14)
ABCABC
The various audio 
effects
Clear-mode Dialog
Sound Effect
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Changing the audio 
effects
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Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation
1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On”. 
(The default setting is “On”.)
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 unit.§2
≥Set the speaker selection settings to this unit.
≥ Set the digital audio output settings to be 
compatible with this unit. ( >18)
4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 
equipment and select this unit’s input channel 
on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI 
Control” function works properly.
5 Start playback on the device connected to the 
HDMI AV IN terminal and check that the image 
is displayed correctly.
When the connection or settings are changed, 
repeat this procedure.
§1 The availability and function of the settings may vary  depending on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions for 
the TV for details.
§2 If the TV has a default speaker setting within the VIERA  Link setting items, choosing this unit as the default speaker 
will automatically change the speaker selection to this unit.
	≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions 
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique 
function that we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports 
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of 
December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible 
equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s 
conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ 
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
You can select whether audio output is from this 
unit or the TV speakers by using the TV menu 
settings. 
Home theater
This unit’s speakers are active.
≥When this unit is in  standby mode, changing the 
TV speakers to this unit in the TV menu will 
automatically turn this unit on and select “TV” as 
the source.
≥ You can control the volume setting using the 
Volume or Mute button on the TV remote control.
≥ If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be 
automatically activated.
TV
TV speakers are active.
≥The volume of this unit is set to its minimum.
	≥ When switching between this unit’s speakers and TV 
speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds.
When the following operations are performed, this 
unit will automatically turn on§ and change the input 
channel to the corresponding source.
j When play starts on an  HDMI connected device.
j When the input channel on the TV is changed.
§ Only when speaker output is set to this unit.
	≥If “Power off link” is activated on the TV, this unit will turn off 
when the TV is turned off.
Delay between audio and video is automatically 
adjusted, enabling you to enjoy smooth audio for 
the picture.
	≥The delay information is automatically set if the TV is 
compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 3 or later” and the 
VIERA Link is set to “On”.
When the delay information cannot be retrieved, the audio 
delay is set to 40 ms.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient 
function that offers linked operations of this 
unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under 
“HDAVI Control”.
You can use this function by connecting the 
equipment with an HDMI cable. See the 
operating instructions for connected 
equipment for operational details.
Speaker Selection
Automatic input switching
Automatic lip-sync 
function 
(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)
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Operating Instructions
Specifications
Dimensions (WkHk D):
This unit
(Without wall mount bracket) 1029 mm k108 mm k58 mm (40
1/2qk 41/4qk 29/32q)
(With wall mount bracket) 1029 mm k108 mm k80 mm (40
1/2qk 41/4qk 35/32q)
Active Subwoofer 250 mmk323 mm k356 mm
(9
27/32qk 1223/32qk 141/32q)
Digital transmitter 43.5 mmk37.3 mm k8.2 mm
(1
23/32qk 115/32qk5/16q)
Mass (Weight): This unit
(Without wall mount bracket) Approx. 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
(With wall mount bracket) Approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)
Active Subwoofer Approx. 6.7 kg(14.8 lbs)
Digital transmitter Approx. 0.0095 kg(0.0209 lbs)
Operating temperature range:
0
oC to r40oC (r32oF to  r104oF)
Operating humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
RMS Output Power Front ch: 60 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer ch:
120 W per channel (8 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power: 240 W
FTC Output Power
Front ch: 25 W per channel (4≠),
120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer ch: 37 W per channel (8≠),
40 Hz to 120 Hz, 1 % THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power: 87 WFRONT SPEAKERS (BUILT-IN)
Ty p e : 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass Reflex)
Full range: 6.5 cm (2
1/2q)Conetype k2
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER Ty p e : 1 way, 1 speaker system (Kelton type)
Woofer: 16 cm (6
1/2q)Conetype
Passive radiator: 25 cm (10q)
Output sound pressure: 78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range: 35 Hz to 180 Hz (s16 dB),
40 Hz to 160 Hz ( s10 dB)
HDMI This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
HDMI input Input connector: Type A (19 pin)
HDMI AV output
Output connector: Type A (19 pin)
Digital Audio Input (TV only) Optical digital input: Optical terminal
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Audio Format: LPCM, Dolby Digital
IR Blaster
Terminal 1: 3.5 mm (
1/8q)jack
Wireless module Frequency range: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
Number of channels: 3
	1 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum  analyzer.
GENERAL
Power consumption: This unit: 27 W
Active subwoofer: 20 W
Digital transmitter: 1.2 W
Power consumption in standby mode: This unit: Approx. 0.1 W
Power consumption in off mode: Active Subwoofer: Approx. 0.2 W
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AMPLIFIER SECTION
SPEAKER SECTION
TERMINAL SECTION
WIRELESS SECTION
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Audio information
∫Compatible audio formats
This unit is compatible with the following formats:
Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, 2-channel 
LPCM and multi-channel LPCM.
≥When using the optical digital audio cable, this 
system is not able to play audio with a sampling 
frequency greater than 48 kHz.
(Sound Effect and Dolby Virtual Speaker will be 
automatically canceled  if the audio signal’s 
sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz.)
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 22 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 22 if 
you reside in Canada.
To return to the factory preset.
≥ While this unit is on, press [POWER  Í/I] on this 
unit for more than 4 sec.
(All the indicators will blink twice when the unit is 
reset.)
The remote control doesn’t work properly.
≥ It is possible that the insulation sheet has not 
been removed. Remove the insulation sheet. 
(> 7)
≥ The remote control and this unit are using 
different codes. Change the code on the remote 
control. ( >20)
≥ It may be necessary to set the code of the remote 
control again after changing the battery of the 
remote control. ( >20)
This unit does not operate correctly.
≥If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong 
terminal (HDMI AV IN or HDMI AV OUT), this unit 
will not operate correctly. Turn this unit off, 
disconnect the AC power supply cord and 
reconnect the HDMI cable(s). ( >11 ) When operating the connected device, this unit 
reacts in an unwanted manner.
≥
HDAVI Control commands may use a different 
signal depending on the make of the device. In 
this case, set “VIERA Link” to “Off”. ( >20, 
“VIERA Link”)
VIERA Link related operations no longer 
function properly.
≥ Check the “VIERA Link” setting on the connected 
devices.
≥ When the HDMI connections are changed, after a 
power failure or after the AC power supply cord 
has been removed, VIERA Link operations may 
not function properly.
No power.
≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely. (> 13)
≥ After turning this unit on, if the “TV, BD/DVD” 
indicator or the “ D/DTS ” indicator blinks and 
this unit immediately turns off, unplug the AC 
power supply cord and consult your dealer.
The unit is automatically switched to standby 
mode.
≥ This unit will automatically turn to standby mode 
after 30 min if it is inactive. ( >13)
Power of this unit is turned off when the input 
for the TV is changed.
≥This is a normal feature when using VIERA Link 
(HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please 
read the operating instructions for the TV.
General operation
Power
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No sound (or image).
≥Turn muting off. ( >14)
≥ Check the connections to the other devices. 
(> 11 )
≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected 
device.
≥ Turn this unit off and then on again.
≥ When connected to an ARC compatible TV, 
check if the TV’s connected terminal is ARC 
compatible.
≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a 
problem with the cables. Reconnect the unit with 
different cables.
≥ When using the optical di gital audio cable, this 
system is not able to play  audio with a sampling 
frequency greater than 48 kHz.
Sound is not heard when playing DVD-Audio
≥ This may occur due to digi tal copyright protection 
of the disc when using the optical digital audio 
cable. This system is not able to play audio with a 
sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz.
If the “ D/DTS” indicator is blinking, unplug 
the AC power supply cord and consult your 
dealer.
If the “TV, BD/DVD” indicator is blinking, try the 
following to correct the problem. Consult your 
dealer if the problem persists.
≥ Turn the connected device off and on again.
≥ Turn this unit off and reconnect the HDMI cables 
and then turn this unit on again.
If this unit is connected to a non-Panasonic 
ARC compatible TV, connect using an optical 
digital audio cable. ( >11 )
≥ After connecting the optical digital audio cable, 
the setting of this unit must be changed to specify 
the audio input terminal. ( >20, “TV Audio”)
Audio is output from the TV speakers and not 
this unit’s.
≥When connected to a VIERA Link (HDAVI 
Control) compatible TV, change the audio output 
settings to this unit. ( >16)
Both main and secondary audio are output 
simultaneously.
≥Change the digital audio output setting on the TV 
or connected device and then select the desired 
audio channel. (For details, refer to the operating 
instructions for the TV or connected device.)
No power.
≥ Ensure the AC power supply cord of the active 
subwoofer is connected properly.
After turning the subwoofer on, it immediately 
turns off.
≥Unplug the AC power supply cord and consult 
your dealer.
No sound from the subwoofer.
≥Check that the active subwoofer is turned on.
≥ Check that the wireless link indicator lights green. 
(> 13)
The wireless link indicator lights red.
≥There is no link between  this unit and the active 
subwoofer. 
j Check that this unit is turned on.
j Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully 
inserted into the digital transmitter dock on this 
unit. ( >12)
j Turn the active subwoofer off and then back on. 
Alternatively, turn the active subwoofer off, 
disconnect the AC power supply cord and then 
reconnect it. 
Consult your dealer if the problem persists.
The audio from the subwoofer is interrupted.
≥ The active subwoofer is automatically seeking a 
clear channel. If the interference persists, try 
moving the other wireless devices to another 
location outside the range of the active 
subwoofer or move the active subwoofer nearer 
to this unit. ( >9)
Sound
Active Subwoofer
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Refer to “Troubleshooting” (>18) before 
changing any of the following settings.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the 
unit to standby mode.
	A will blink green once when the setting is changed.
∫ VIERA Link
Changes to this setting become effective after 
turning off and on all the connected devices.
Set “VIERA Link” to “Off”.
Set “VIERA Link” to “Off” when you do not want to 
use “HDAVI Control”. ( >18, “General operation”)
Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on this 
unit and [BD/DVD] on the remote control for 
more than 2 sec.
≥ When set to “Off”, the ARC function is not 
available. Be sure to connect using the optical 
digital audio cable. ( >11 )
Set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on this 
unit and [SOUND EFFECT] on the remote 
control for more than 2 sec.
∫TV Audio
Set “TV Audio” to “ARC Off”.
Set “TV Audio” to “ARC Off” only when using an 
optical digital audio cable with an ARC compatible 
TV. ( >19, “Sound”)
Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on this 
unit and [TV] on the remote control for more 
than 2 sec.
Set “TV Audio” to “Auto”. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on this 
unit and [CLEAR-MODE DIALOG] on the 
remote control for more than 2 sec. When other Panasonic produc
ts respond to this 
unit’s remote control, change the remote control 
code on this unit and the remote control.
Preparation
≥ Turn off all other Panasonic products.
≥ Turn on this unit.
Change the remote control to code 2:
1 Aim the remote control at this unit’s remote 
control sensor.
2 Press and hold [CLEAR-MODE DIALOG] and 
[BD/DVD] on the remote control for more than 
4sec.
A will blink green once when the code of this unit is 
changed.
	≥ If the unit does not operate after changing the code, repeat 
steps 1 and 2.
≥ To change the remote control to code 1, repeat the steps 
above, but replace [BD/DVD] with [TV].
Changing this unit’s 
settings
A
Remote control code
A
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