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)
BWHITE
Left speaker channel (L)
AC power supply cord connection
CAC power supply cordDTo a household AC outlet
Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any 
problem occurs.
Saving energy
The main unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.
≥
The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode when 
no signal is input and no operation is performed for approx. 30 minutes.
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
6RL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AC IN
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS
6RL


Main unit
AC IN 
SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURSDIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AC IN




AC IN Main unitActive subwoofer
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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 PAIRING].
≥“” indicator will blink quickly.
Select “SC-HTB550” from the 
Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® 
menu.
≥ Once the Bluetooth® device is connected, the “ ” 
indicator stops flashing and lights up.
	Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth® device for 
further instruction on how to connect a Bluetooth® device.
If prompted for the passkey on the Bluetooth® device, enter 
“0000”.
Press [,  j PAIRING].
Press and hold the [ , 
j  PAIRING] 
until the “ ” in dicator flashes 
quickly.
Repeat step 2 of “Pairing a device”.
	≥ You can register up to 6 devices with this unit. If a 7th device 
is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest 
time will be replaced.
≥ This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
≥ To change the sound quality, refer to “Bluetooth
® 
communication mode” on page 26. 
Active subwoofer wireless 
connectionBluetooth® connection
Pairing a device
Pairing additional devices
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							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 pause when a different source is selected.
∫ When “BD/DVD” or “AUX1” is 
selected as the source
On the connected device:Select the TV’s input for this unit and start the playback on 
the connected device.
∫When “AUX2” is selected as the 
source
On the connected device:Select the TV’s input for the device connected to “AUX2” 
terminal and start the playback on the connected device.
Adjust the volume and sound effect 
level.
∫ To adjust the volume of the system
Press [ iVOL j].≥ Volume range: 1 to 100§
∫ To adjust the dialog effect level
This setting will change the level of the Clear-
mode dialog effect. ( >24)
1 Press [ iDIALOG LEVEL j] to display the 
current level.
2 While the level is displayed: Press [ iDIALOG LEVEL j] to adjust the 
level.
§
∫ To adjust the subwoofer level
1 Press [ iSUBWOOFER j] to display the 
current level.
2 While the level is displayed: Press [ iSUBWOOFER j] to adjust the 
level.
§
≥ The level indication pattern is the same as dialog effect 
level.
∫ To mute the sound
Press [MUTE].≥While muting, the audio format indicators blink 
simultaneously.
≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
≥ Muting is canceled if the main unit is turned off.
	
§ The audio format indicators blink from left to right ( i) or from right to left (s) while adjusting.
The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum.
≥ If there is sound coming out of the TV’s speakers, reduce the volume of the TV to its minimum.
≥ If the main unit is turned off with the volume setting in the greater half (above 50), the main unit will automatically lower t he 
volume to the middle (50) when the main unit is turned on (Volume limitation). 
To turn this function off, refer to page 27.
PressTo select
[TV] “TV”
[] “ ” (Bluetooth
®)
[INPUT 
SELECTOR] “TV”
# “BD/DVD” #“AUX1”
^----  “” (---  “AUX2” (-}
DIALOG LEVEL
LINK MODE
PAIRING----
INPUT
SELECTOR
IndicationEffect level
4 Highest
3
2
1 Lowest
If the main unit does not operate as expected or sound is unusual, return the settings to the 
factory preset and operate the system again. ( >28)
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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 setting, it is possible to 
apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects 
to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV.
Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 
2 sec.
≥The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the indicator is blinking, press 
[MUTE] again to change the setting.
≥The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed.
§1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and 
3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted.
§2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multi-
channel audio.
	When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual 
Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be temporarily 
canceled if the audio signal’s sampling frequency is greater 
than 48 kHz.
3D sound
3D sound
Dolby Virtual 
Speaker
With this effect you can enjoy a 
surround sound effect similar to 
5.1ch.
3D surround 
effect
Adding to the Dolby Virtual 
Speaker effect, Panasonic has 
applied its own sound field 
controlling technology to expand 
the sound field forwards, 
backwards, upwards, and 
downwards, providing a sound 
with depth and force that better 
matches 3D images.
Clear-mode 
dialog
Sports commentary and dialogs 
from TV dramas are heard as if the 
sound is coming from the TV, 
giving the feeling that the sound 
and the image are one.
Also, the dialog will stand out from 
the other sounds during normal 
volume playback and when the 
volume is lowered for night time 
viewing.
e.g., Image of 3D sound field
Audio output modes
To change the audio output 
mode
Audio output mode
Dolby Virtual 
Speaker and 3D 
surround effect
Multi-channel mode
The effects are 
applied to all audio 
sources.
Auto mode (Direct mode)§1(Factory preset)
The effects are 
applied to Multi-
channel audio 
sources.
The effects are not 
applied to 2 
channel audio 
sources.
2ch modeThe effects are not 
applied to any 
audio source.
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							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 for this system so that the 
“HDAVI Control” function works properly.
5If a device is connected to the HDMI IN terminal, start 
play to check that the picture is displayed on the TV 
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 system as the default 
speaker will automatically change the speaker selection to 
this system.
	≥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 
November, 2011) 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.
To make sure that the audio is output from this system, 
turn the main unit on by using the TV’s remote control and 
selecting home theater from the speaker menu of VIERA 
Link menu. The availability and function of the settings 
may vary depending on the TV. Refer to the operating 
instructions for the TV for details.
∫Speaker control
You can select whether audio output is from this system or 
the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings.
Home theater
This system is active.≥When this system is in standby mode, changing the TV 
speakers to this system in the VIERA Link menu will 
automatically turn this system on and select TV as the 
source.
≥You can control the volume setting of this system using the 
volume or mute button on the TV remote control.
≥If you turn off this system, TV speakers will be automatically 
activated.
≥Audio will automatically be output from this system if the TV 
is compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 4” or later.
TVTV speakers are active.≥The volume of this system is set to its minimum.
∫Automatic input switching
When the following operations are performed, this system 
will automatically change the input to the corresponding 
source.
jWhen play starts on an HDMI connected device.§3jWhen the TV input or the TV channel is changed.
§3 If the speaker output setting on the TV is set to this 
system, the TV and this system turn on automatically 
(Power on link).
∫Power off link
When the TV is turned off, the main unit also turns off 
automatically. (This function does not work when 
Bluetooth
® is the source.)
∫Automatic lip-sync function 
(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)
Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted 
by adding time-lag to the audio output, 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.
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.
What you can do with 
VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”
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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.
≥ The same setting is used for all digital audio sources.
With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. 
The output will be reduced autom atically when the input 
exceeds a certain level. 
Press and hold [I NPUT SELECTOR] 
on remote controller for more than 2 
sec.
≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the indicator is blinking, press 
[INPUT SELECTOR] to change the 
setting.
≥The setting changes each time [INPUT SELECTOR] is 
pressed.
≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
≥ Default setting of this function is OFF.
You can select different modes to suit the type of 
connections which emphasis  on connectivity or high 
quality audio. 
≥ Make sure that a Bluetooth
® device is already paired 
with this unit. ( >22)
Disable the Bluetooth® connection of 
the device.
≥“” indicator will blink slowly.
Press [LINK MODE,  ] to display the 
current mode.
≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the mode is displayed, press 
[LINK MODE,  ] to select the mode.
≥The setting changes each time [LINK MODE,  ] is 
pressed.
≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
Depending on your preference, It is possible to use only 
the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect by turning off the 3D 
surround effect and the clear-mode dialog effect.
Press and hold [TV] on the remote 
control and followed by [VOL r] on 
the main unit for more than 2 sec.
≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the indicator is blinking, press 
[TV] to change the setting.
≥The setting changes each time [TV] is pressed.
≥ This setting will be reset to on when this system is 
turned off.
≥ When off is selected, the dialog effect level cannot be 
adjusted.
Changing the dual audio
A  : Main
B  : Secondary 
(SAP: Secondary Audio Program)
A, B  : Main and secondary
Auto gain control
Dolby Digital indicator blinks:
Auto gain control is on.
PCM indicator blinks:
Auto gain control is off.
Bluetooth® communication 
mode
MODE1:  (Factory preset)
Emphasis on connectivity
MODE2: 
Emphasis on audio quality
To turn off the 3D surround 
effect and clear-mode 
dialog effect
Dolby Digital indicator blinks:
3D surround effect and clear-
mode dialog effect is on.
PCM indicator blinks:
3D surround effect and clear-
mode dialog effect is off.
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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 
this system is changed.
≥ The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
	≥ If this system does not operate after changing the code, 
repeat steps 1 and 2.
≥ To change the remote control code to code 1, repeat the 
steps above, but replace 
[] with [TV]. 
∫ To reduce the clear-mode dialog effect
When the dialog does not sound natural while the volume 
is set low, for example, It is possible to reduce the dialog 
enhancing effect as follows:
Press and hold [TV] on the remote control and followed by 
[s VOL] on the main unit for more than 2 sec.
≥All the indicators will blink once when the clear-mode dialog 
effect is reduced.
≥ Even if clear-mode dialog effect is reduced, dialog effect 
level is still adjustable.
∫ To turn off VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”
When “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment does not 
work well with this system, for  example, it is possible to 
turn off this function as follows:
≥ When VIERA Link is turned off the ARC function is not 
available. Be sure to connect the optical digital audio 
cable. ( >19)
1 Press and hold [MUTE] on the remote control 
and followed by [ sVOL]  on the main unit for 
more than 2 sec.
2 After the setting has changed, turn off all the  connected devices and then turn them on 
again.
≥All the indicators will blink once when VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control” is turned off.
∫ To turn off the volume limitation
If a state of the lowered volume disturbs you every time 
this system turns on, for example, it is possible to turn off 
this function as follows:
Press and hold [MUTE] on the remote control and 
followed by [VOL r] on the main unit for more than 2 sec.
≥ All the indicators will blink once when the volume limitation 
is turned off.
	The settings of the clear-mode dialog effect, VIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control”, and the volume limitation remain intact even 
if you switch this system to standby mode. To turn these 3 
functions back on, this system must be set back to the factory 
preset. (> 28)
Others
The following settings are unnecessary under 
general usage conditions of the system.
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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, if the indicators blink and 
the main unit immediately turns off, unplug the AC 
power supply cord and consult your dealer.
The remote control does not work properly.≥The battery is depleted. Replace it with a new one. 
(>7)
≥It is possible that the insulation sheet has not been 
removed. Remove the insulation sheet. (>7)
≥It may be necessary to set the code of the remote 
control again after changing the battery of the remote 
control. (>27)
≥Use the remote control within the correct operation 
range. (>7)
The “TV” indicator blinks.Remove the AC power supply cord and consult your 
dealer. If there are any other indicators blinking, be sure to 
inform your dealer about the blinking indicators.
The main unit is automatically switched to 
standby mode.
The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode 
when no signal is input and no operation is performed for 
approx. 30 minutes. (>21)
The main unit is turned off when the TV’s 
speakers are selected in the speaker control.
This is a normal feature when using VIERA Link (HDAVI 
Control 4 or later). Please read the operating instructions 
for the TV for details about its power save feature. (>25)
This system does not operate correctly.If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong terminal 
(HDMI IN or HDMI OUT), this system will not operate 
correctly. Turn the main unit off, disconnect the AC power 
supply cord and reconnect the HDMI cable(s). (>19)
VIERA Link related operations no longer 
function properly.
≥Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected 
devices.
≥Have you turned the VIERA Link settings off? (>27)
≥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.
jTurn on all the devices that are connected to the TV 
with an HDMI cable and then turn the TV on.
jTurn off the VIERA Link settings of the TV and turn it 
on again. For details refer to the operating 
instructions for the TV.
jWhile this system and the TV are connected with the 
HDMI cable, turn on the TV and then remove the 
main unit’s AC power supply cord and reconnect it 
again.
The first few seconds of audio cannot be heard 
when using the HDMI connection.
This may occur during DVD-Video chapter playback. 
Change the digital audio output setting on the connected 
device from “Bitstream” to “PCM”.
When operating an HDMI compatible device of 
a different brand, the main unit reacts in an 
unwanted manner.
HDAVI Control commands may use a different signal 
depending on the brand of the device. In this case, turn 
VIERA Link off. (>27)
Pairing cannot be done.Check the Bluetooth® device condition.
The device cannot be connected.≥The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Try pairing 
the device again.
≥The pairing of the device has been replaced. Pair the 
device again. (>22)
≥The system might be connected to a different device. 
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device 
again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be 
heard through the system.
For some built-in Bluetooth® devices, you have to set the 
audio output to “SC-HTB550” manually. Read the 
operating instructions for the device for details.
To return to the factory preset.
While the main unit is on, press [Í/I] on the main 
unit for more than 4 sec.
(All the indicators will blink twice when the main 
unit is reset.)
If the system does not operate as expected, 
returning the settings to the factory preset 
may solve the problem.
≥The remote control code will return to “1” when 
the main unit is returned to the factory preset. 
To change the remote control code, refer to 
page 27.
General operation
HDMI
Bluetooth®
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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 off and then on again.
≥ If this system is connected to the TV with only an HDMI 
cable, make sure that the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled 
“HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical digital 
audio cable. ( >19)
≥ If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV and 
turned on using the button on the main unit or the 
remote control, sound might not be output from this 
system. In this case, turn the main unit on using the 
TV’s remote control. ( >25)
≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a problem 
with the cables. Redo the connections with different 
cables.
≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected 
device.
≥ If the AUX1 indicator flashes and there is no audio 
output, try the following.
1 Turn the connected device off and then on.
2 Turn off this system, remove the HDMI cable, then 
reconnect the HDMI cable and turn this system 
back on.
The dual audio cannot be changed from main 
to secondary.
If the audio received from the connected device is not 
“Dolby Dual Mono” or the output setting is not “Bitstream”, 
the setting cannot be changed from this system. Change 
the setting on the connected device.
The volume is lowered when this system is 
turned on.
If the main unit is turned off with the volume setting in the 
greater half (above 50), the main unit will automatically 
lower the volume to the middle (50) when the main unit is 
turned on. ( >27)
The dialog is too persistent or the dialog does 
not sound natural.
This system has a function to make the dialog stand out 
when the volume is low. (> 27)
There is no audio.
The power of the main unit turns off 
automatically.
(When the main unit detects a problem, a safety measure 
is activated and the main unit  automatically switches to 
standby mode.)
≥ There is a problem with the amplifier.
≥ Is the volume extremely high?
If so, lower the volume.
≥ Is this system placed in an extremely hot place?
If so, move this system to a cooler place and wait a few 
moments and then try to turn it on again.
If the problem persists, confirm the TV indicator and AUX1 
indicator blink, turn the system off, remove the AC power 
supply cord and consult your  dealer. Please be sure to 
remember the indicators that were blinking and inform the 
dealer.
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. 
(> 22)
The wireless link indicator lights red.≥There is no link between this unit and the active 
subwoofer.
jCheck that this unit is turned on.
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.
≥ The active subwoofer and the main unit may not be 
paired correctly. Try the following operation. (Wireless 
pairing)
1 Turn on the main unit and active subwoofer.
2 Press [ID SET] on the rear of the active subwoofer. 
(The WIRELESS LINK indicator will light red and 
green alternately.)
3 Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on remote 
control and followed by [VOL r] on the main unit for 
more than 2 sec. (The BD/DVD indicator will blink 
and audio format indicators light up in sequence.)
≥ When the wireless pairing is successful, BD/DVD 
indicator will stop flashing and WIRELESS LINK 
indicator lights green. 
4 Turn the main unit off and on.
≥ Consult your dealer if the problem persists.
Sound
Active Subwoofer
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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 indicators blink simultaneously.
≥ When “MUTE” is on ( >23)
The BD/DVD indicator blinks§2 and audio format indicators light up in 
sequence for 1 minute.
≥ When the main unit is in wireless pairing mode with the active subwoofer 
(> 29)
The indicator blinks for 10 sec.
≥ When the audio output mode is Multi-channel mode ( >24)
≥ When 3D surround effect and clear-mode dialog effect are on ( >26)
≥ When the dual audio setting is Main ( >26)
≥ When the auto gain control is on ( >26)
≥ When the Bluetooth
® communication is mode 1 ( >26)
≥ When the dialog effect level or the subwoofer level is 1 ( >23)
The indicators blink for 10 sec.
≥ When the audio output mode is Auto mode ( >24)
≥ When the dialog effect level or the subwoofer level is 2 ( >23)
The indicator blinks for 10 sec.
≥ When the audio output mode is Auto mode ( >24)
The indicators blink for 10 sec.
≥ When the dialog effect level or the subwoofer level is 3 ( >23)
The indicator blinks for 10 sec.
≥
When the audio output mode is 2ch mode ( > 24)
≥ When 3D surround effect and clear-mode dialog effect are off ( >26)
≥ When the dual audio setting is Secondary (SAP: Secondary Audio Program) 
(> 26)
≥ When the auto gain control is off ( >26)
≥ When the Bluetooth
® communication is mode 2 ( >26)
≥ When the dialog effect level or the subwoofer level is 4 ( >23)
The indicators blink for 10 sec.
≥ When the dual audio setting is Main and Secondary ( >26)
The indicators blink for 10 sec.
≥ When the remote control code is changed ( >27)
The indicators blink once.
≥ When changing the setting (“To reduce the clear-mode dialog effect”, “To turn 
off VIERA Link “HDAVI Control””, and “To turn off the volume limitation”) 
(> 27)
Bluetooth® indicator blinks quickly.
≥ When the main unit is ready for pairing
Bluetooth® indicator blinks slowly.
≥ When the main unit is waiting to connect 
Bluetooth® indicator turns on.
≥ When the main unit is connected with a Bluetooth® device
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