Panasonic Sc Htb550 Owners Manual

							Getting started
RQT966011
Connect the speaker cables.
≥Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (as illustrated).
≥Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
Drive a screw into the wall.
≥Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
≥Leave at least 20 mm (25/32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the 
speaker.
≥The position on the wall where the screw is to be attached, as well as the screw, should be capable of supporting over 
33 kg (72.8 lbs).
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
1Insert the wire 
fully.
r: White
s: Blue line
2Press into the 
groove.
ARED: Right speaker channel (R)
BWHITE: Left speaker channel (L)
CAt least 30 mm (1
3/16q)
D‰4.0 mm (5/32q)
E‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm (9/32q to 3/8q)
FWall or pillar
G5.5 mm to 6.5 mm (
7/32q to 1/4q)
H326 mm (12
27/32q)I316 mm (127/16q)J316 mm (127/16q)K26 mm (11/16q)
LWall mounting hole
White
Red
Push



 


Front view (semi-transparent image)
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Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s).
≥For a safety measure to prevent the s peakers from falling, refer to page 17.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a so ft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Attach the front ornaments.
≥The two speakers are interchangeable.
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
DODO NOT
≥Move the speaker so 
that the screw is in this 
position.≥In this position, the 
speaker will likely fall if 
moved to the left or right.
Place the speakers vertically
∏ 2 Speakers ∏2 Speaker cables
(L): WHITE
(R): RED ∏
2 Front ornaments
∏ 4 Screws
Front view Rear view
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RQT966013
Connect the speaker cables.
≥Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
Drive a screw into the wall.
≥Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
≥Leave at least 20 mm (25/32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the 
speaker.
≥The position in the wall where the screw is to be attached as well as the screw should be capable of supporting over 33 kg 
(72.8 lbs).
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Fit the speaker(s) securely onto the screw(s).
≥Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with 
the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left.
1  Insert the wire fully.
r: White
s: Blue line
2  Press into the groove.
A
At least 30 mm (13/16q)
B‰4.0 mm (5/32q)
C‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm 
(
9/32q to 3/8q)
DWall or pillar
E5.5 mm to 6.5 mm 
(
7/32q to 1/4q)FFront speaker 
(Rear view)
G102 mm (4
1/32q)
H37 mm (115/32q)
IWall mounting 
hole
JWHITE: Left speaker channel (L)KRED: Right speaker channel (R)
DODO NOT
≥Move the speaker so that the screw is in this 
position.≥In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to 
the left or right.

Push










Red White
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers 
horizontally” (>10).
Attach the stands. 
≥Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the top and bottom of the speaker.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
When placing the speakers on a table
Place the speakers using the stands
∏2 Speakers∏2 Speaker cables
(L): WHITE
(R): RED∏1 Speaker joint
∏2 Stands∏6 Screws
AScrew (supplied)
BScrew hole


Align the holes with the projecting parts on the speaker.
≥Do not use the lower holes for the alignment. If these holes 
are used, the screw does not fit.
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers 
horizontally” (>10).
Attach the support legs and speaker feet.
≥Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the top and bottom of the speaker.
≥Keep the screws and the speaker feet out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Place the speakers using the support legs and 
speaker feet
∏2 Speakers∏2 Speaker cables
(L): WHITE
(R): RED∏1 Speaker joint
∏6 Screws∏2 Support legs∏2 Speaker feet
AScrew (supplied)
BScrew hole
CSpeaker foot (supplied)
≥Attach the speaker foot directly below the wall mounting hole (as illustrated).



Align the 
projecting parts 
on the speaker 
with support leg.
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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the speakers following step 1 of “Place the speakers 
vertically” (>12).
Insert the speaker cable through the base.
≥Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration. (If the speaker cable is 
twisted, it might not fit through the opening. Straighten the speaker cable before inserting.)
Attach the speaker to the base.
≥The two speakers are interchangeable.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Place the speakers using the speaker 
bases
∏2 Speakers∏2 Speaker cables
(L): WHITE
(R): RED∏2 Bases
∏2 Front ornaments∏6 Screws
AThreading holeBScrew hole

Position the cable 
between the ridges.
≥Leave about 
110 mm (4
21/64q)
Screw (supplied)
≥Tighten securely.
Align the projecting parts with the holes on the speaker.
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RQT966017
Connect the speaker cables. 
≥Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with 
the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left.
To prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an additional 
protection measure, to attach the speakers to the wall or table with a fall 
prevention cord (hereafter “cord”).
	≥Consultation with a qualified installation specialist concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or  a 
surface that may not have strong enough support is recommended ( >11, 13). Improper attachment may result in damage to 
the wall and speakers, and personal injury.
≥ Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 10 k g (22.05 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (
1/16q)).
≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
Additional speaker fall prevention measures
When attaching the speakers to a wall
A Cord§BScrew eye CWall DWall-mounted speakers
§  If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 
10 mm (
13/32q ) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45o (as illustrated above).

Insert the 
wire fully.
r: White
s : Blue line
Press into the groove.
Push Back of the base





Horizontal placement






Vertical placement
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When placing the speakers on a table
Horizontal placement
Vertical placement
ACord§
BScrew eye≥Depending on the placement of the speakers, the 
screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
C Wall
D Approx. 150 mm (529/32q)
§  If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 
10 mm (
13/32q ) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45o (as illustrated above).






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Step 3  Connections
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete.
∫HDMI
The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (>25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI cable):
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.
Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”.
∫What is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. When you 
connect the main unit to the terminal labeled “HDMI (ARC)”, the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to 
listen to sound from a TV is no longer required, and TV pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
Make the connection.
Connection with the TV
Connection differs depending on the label printed next to the HDMI terminal.
Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [A]
Not Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [B]
[A] Labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
AHDMI cable
[B] Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
AHDMI cable
BOptical digital audio cable
≥When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV (ARC)AC IN
HDMI IN
(ARC)
AV INTV (ARC)BD/DVD
(HDMI1)BD/DVD
(HDMI1)AUX1
(HDMI2)AV OUT

TV
Main unit Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC 
compatible terminal. (Refer to the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
6R   LAV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV
(OPT1)TV (ARC)AC IN
HDMI INOPTICAL
OUT
TV (ARC)AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
TV
(OPT1)


TV
Main unit
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You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc playerTM, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. 
to this system.
Preparation≥Connect the main unit to the TV (>19).
∫HDMI standby pass-through
Even if the main unit is in standby mode, the audio and/or video signal from the device connected to the BD/DVD or AUX1 
terminal will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal (the sound will not be output from this system). When 
devices are connected to both BD/DVD and AUX1 terminals, audio and/or video signal of the device whose input is lastly 
selected is output.
∫3D compatibility
Compatible with FULL HD 3D TV and Blu-ray Disc playerTM.
≥The main unit can pass the 3D video signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Disc playerTM to a FULL HD 3D TV.
Connection with other devices
When the device has an HDMI ter minal
AHDMI cable
When the device has an optical digital audio output terminal
BRefer to the operating 
instructions of the 
respective devices for 
the optimal connection
COptical digital audio 
cable
HDMI OUTHDMI OUT
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
AV IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
BD/DVD
(HDMI1)BD/DVD
(HDMI1)AU X1
(HDMI2)AC IN
AV INBD/DVD
(HDMI1)BD/DVD
(HDMI1)AUX1
(HDMI2)

e.g., Video game console
Main unit e.g., Blu-ray Disc playerTM
OPTICAL OUT
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURSDIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AU X2
(OPT2)AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AUX2
(OPT2)


e.g., Set top box
Main unitTV
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