Panasonic Sc Htb550 Owners Manual

Getting started
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Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color.
≥Connect only after all other connections are complete.
≥The main unit and active subwoofer consume a small amount of AC power, even when it is turned off 
(this unit: approx. 0.1 W, active subwoofer: approx. 0.1 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
ARED
Right speaker channel (R)...

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Preparation≥Turn on the main unit.
Press [ BÍ CI].
Check that the wireless link is 
activated.
WIRELESS LINK indicator lights
≥ Red:
The wireless link is not activated.
≥ Green:
The wireless link is activated.
The unit will still consume a small amount of power 
even when it is turned off ( B, Í) With the Bluetooth
® connection you can output the 
audio from the connected wireless device.
Preparation≥ Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and 
place the device near this unit.
Press [,  j...

Getting started
Operations
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OperationsUsing this unit
Preparation≥Turn on the TV and/or connected device.
Press [ Í] to turn on the main unit.
Select the source.
≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations 
of the connected devices.
∫ When “ ” is selected as the source
On the Bluetooth® device:Select this unit as the output source of the Bluetooth® 
device and start the playback.
≥ Make sure that the Bluetooth® device is already paired with 
this unit. (> 22)
≥ Playback may...

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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
TM or 
DVD player, etc.
By changing the audio output...

Operations
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Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation1Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. 
(>19)
2Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected 
equipment (e.g., TV).
3For 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.
4Turn 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.
Confirm the digital audio output 
setting on the connected TV or 
player, etc. is set to “Bitstream”.
Press and hold [TV] for more than 2 
sec.
While the indicator of the current 
setting is blinking , press [TV] to 
change the setting.
≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
≥ The setting works only when the dual audio is available 
in the audio source.
≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
≥...

Operations
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∫Remote control code
When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s 
remote control, change the remote control code on the 
main unit and the remote control.
Preparation≥Turn off all other Panasonic products.
≥ Turn on the main unit.
Change the remote control code to code 2:
1 Aim the remote control at this system’s remote 
control sensor.
2 Press and hold [MUTE] and [ ] on the remote  control for more than 4 sec.
≥All the indicators will blink for 10 sec when the code of...

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ReferenceTroubleshooting
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 34 if you reside in the 
U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” 
on page 35 if you reside in Canada.
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely. (>21)
≥After turning the main unit on,...

Reference
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Sound from the device is uneven.≥The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication 
range. Bring the device closer to the main unit.
≥ Remove any obstacle between the main unit and the 
device.
≥ Switch off any wireless LAN device.
≥ Select “MODE1” for stable communication. ( >26)
No sound (or image).≥Turn muting off. ( >23)
≥ Check the connections to the other devices. ( >19, 20) 
≥ Make sure that the received audio signal is compatible 
with this system. ( >32)
≥ Turn this system...

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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” ( >28) if the indicators do not light up as illustrated below.
§1  The selected source indicator will also light.
§ 2  The BD/DVD indicator stops blinking and lights once the wireless pairing is successful.
Indicator
Description
The...