Panasonic Sc Htb70 Owners Manual

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Precautions
[HTB70]
Attach the stands if necessary. If not, proceed to step 3.
Place the main unit in the desired position and attach each cord onto the 
rack or table.
≥Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
[A]: With basic stands[B]: With 30o stands[C]: With 80o stands
AScrew (supplied)≥Tighten securely.
BScrew eye≥Attach at a position capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs).
≥Depending on the placement of the main unit, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
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This unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, etc. Make sure that the screw 
used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs).
The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
≥Refer to step 2 for details about the required screws.
≥Be sure to attach the fall prevention cord as a secondary safety measure.
Supplied accessories
Additionally required accessories (commercially available)
≥Screws for wall mounting ..................................................................................................................k4
≥Fall prevention cord ..........................................................................................................................k2
≥Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) .................................................................................k2
	Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (1/16q)).
Locate the screwing positions on the wall.
≥Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
≥Leave at least 100 mm (315/16q) of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitting the main unit.
≥Position the main unit with at least 50 mm (2q) of free space to its right. If not, it may not be possible to access the buttons.
≥Be sure to use a level to ensure that both screwing positions are horizontal to each other.
When attaching the main unit to a wall
≥Place the main unit on a flat and vertical surface.
∏2 Safety holders∏2 Wall mount brackets
∏2 Screws without washer
A950 mm (37
6/16q)B153 mm (61/32q)C322 mm (1211/16q)D310 mm (127/32q)
E165 mm (68/16q)F105 mm (42/16q)G74 mm (215/16q)H31 mm (17/32q)
I12.5 mm (31/64q)JWall mount bracket (supplied)
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Precautions
Attach the wall mount brackets to the wall.
Complete all the necessary connections to the main unit. (>15 to 17)
≥Connect the AC power supply cord to the main unit, but do not connect it to the household AC outlet until the installation is 
completed.
Attach the cord to the main unit.
AWall mount bracket (supplied)
BScrewsCAt least 30 mm (13/16q)
D‰4.0 mm (5/32q)
E‰7.5 mm to ‰9.4 mm (19/64q to 3/8q)
FWall
GWall mount bracket (supplied)
HCord
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§ If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, 
about 5 mm (3/16q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45o (as illustrated above).
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Attach the main unit to the wall mount brackets.
Screw the safety holder onto the wall mount brackets.
≥Screw tightening torque: 80 N0cm (0.6 lbf0ft) to 120 N0cm (0.9 lbf0ft).
≥The safety holders are designed to prevent the main unit from falling off the wall mount bracket.
Secure the cord to the wall.
≥Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
AWall mount bracket (supplied)
BGently move the main unit down onto the wall mount bracket.
CScrew without washer (supplied)
DSafety holder (supplied)
EWall mount bracket (supplied)FWall
GAbout 15
o
≥Tilt about 15o from the wall and tighten the screw.
HScrew eye
ICord
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Precautions
Step 3  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 completed.
Connection with the TV
AOptical digital audio cable≥When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
Connection with other device
BAudio cable
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OPTICAL
    OUT
O P T I C A L DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN (TV)
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L
R 
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO INBD/DVD
e.g., Set top box
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
respective devices for the optimal connection.
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With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send the IR signal received by this system’s remote 
control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor.
Use the TV’s remote control within the operation range of this system’s remote control signal 
sensor.
≥For the operation range, refer to page 7.
Connect the jack plug to the main unit’s Ir SYSTEM terminal.
Place the infrared emitter in sight of the TV’s remote control signal 
sensor.
≥For the location of the TV’s remote control signal sensor, refer to the operating instructions for the TV.
Aim the TV’s remote control at this system’s remote control sensor and 
operate the TV.
≥For the location of this system’s remote control signal sensor, refer to page 6.
≥Make sure to clean the surface, where the adhesive tape is to be attached.
≥If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become damaged and exposed adhesive may 
remain. Once you have confirmed the TV is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive 
tape.
	≥The supplied IR Blaster is only compatible with Panasonic TVs.
≥Keep the adhesive tape out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
∫Placement exampleOn the rear of the main unit:
[HTB70] Using the IR Blaster
AInfrared emitter
Ir SYSTEM
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TV remote control signal sensor
Adhesive tape 
(supplied)
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≥Connect only after all other connections are completed.
≥This system consumes a small amount of AC power (>25) even when it is turned off. 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.
By using the Bluetooth
® connection, you can listen 
to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device 
from this system wirelessly.
Preparation≥Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and 
place the device near the main unit.
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥If the “ ” indicator flashes quickly, go to step 3.
Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” 
indicator flashes quickly.
≥If the “ ” indicator flashes slowly, repeat step 2.
Select “SC-HTB70” or “SC-HTB65” 
from the Bluetooth® device’s 
Bluetooth® menu.
≥If prompted for the passkey on the Bluetooth® device, enter 
“0000”.
≥Once the Bluetooth
® device is connected, the “ ” indicator 
stops flashing and lights up.
	You can register up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th 
device is paired, the device that has not been used for the 
longest time will be replaced.
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥If the “ ” indicator lights, a Bluetooth® device is already 
connected with this system. Disconnect it. (>below)
Select “SC-HTB70” or “SC-HTB65” 
from the Bluetooth® device’s 
Bluetooth® menu.
∫Disconnecting a Bluetooth
® device
Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” indicator flashes 
slowly.
	≥When “ ” is selected as the source, this system will 
automatically try and connect to the last connected 
Bluetooth
® device.
≥The Bluetooth® device will be disconnected if a different 
audio source (e.g. “TV“) is selected.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth
® device 
for further instruction on how to connect a Bluetooth® 
device.
≥This system can only be connected to one device at a time.
≥To change the sound quality, refer to “Bluetooth
® 
communication mode” on page 20. 
AC power supply cord connection
ATo a household AC 
outlet
BAC power supply 
cord (supplied)
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.
Bluetooth® connection
AC IN 
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0QFSBUJPOTUsing this system
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 system as the output source of the connected 
Bluetooth® device and start the playback.
∫When “BD/DVD” is selected as the 
source
On the TV and the connected device:Select the TV’s input for the device connected to 
“BD/DVD” terminal and start the playback on the 
connected device.
Adjust the volume and sound effect 
level.
∫To adjust the volume of this system
Press [iVOLj].≥Volume range: 0 to 100§
∫To adjust the dialog effect level
This setting will change the level of the Clear-
mode dialog effect. (>19)
1Press [iDIALOG LEVELj] to display the 
current level.
2 While the level is displayed:
Press [iDIALOG LEVELj] to adjust the 
level.
∫To adjust the subwoofer level
1Press [iSUBWOOFERj] to display the 
current level.
2 While the level is displayed:
Press [iSUBWOOFERj] to adjust the level.
≥The level indication pattern is the same as dialog effect 
level.
∫To mute the sound
Press [MUTE].≥While muting, the sound mode indicators blink 
simultaneously.
≥To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
≥Muting is canceled if the main unit is turned off.
	
§ The sound mode 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 the 
volume to the middle (50) when the main unit is turned on (Volume limitation). 
To turn this function off, refer to page 21.
PressTo select
[INPUT SELECTOR]“TV” -------# “BD/DVD”
^-------- “”(------}
[]
“ ” (Bluetooth
®)
DIALOG LEVEL
LINK MODE
PAIRING----SOUNDINPUT
SELECTOR
IndicationEffect level
4Highest
3
2
1Lowest
If this system does not operate as expected or sound is unusual, returning the settings to the 
factory preset may solve the problem. (>22)
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3D sound
This system provides a feeling that the sound and the 
image are as one.
≥To change the applied effect, refer to “Sound modes”. 
(>right)
	≥To turn off Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround 
effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. (>right)
≥To turn off the 3D surround and the Clear-mode dialog 
effects, refer to “Using the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect”. 
(>21)
By changing the sound mode, it is possible to enjoy the 
sound that is suitable according to the TV program or 
image from connected device.
∫To select the sound mode
Press [SOUND].
“STANDARD” -----#“STADIUM” -----#“MUSIC”
^- “STEREO”( “NEWS”( “CINEMA”(}
≥The indicator for the selected sound mode lights.
e.g., “STANDARD”
	The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
3D sound
Dolby
® Virtual 
SpeakerWith 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
Sound modes
Sound mode
“STANDARD”
(Factory preset)Produces a sound best suited for 
dramas and comedy shows.
“STADIUM”Produces a highly realistic sound 
for live broadcasts of sports.
“MUSIC”Re-creates the sound of musical 
instruments and songs with an 
expansive sound.
“CINEMA”Produces a powerful, three-
dimensional sound unique to 
movies.
“NEWS”Enhances the voices of news and 
sports commentaries for clearer 
hearing.
“STEREO”You can play any source in stereo. 
Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D 
surround effects are turned off.
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Advanced operations
To display the current audio format.
Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 
4 sec.
≥The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec.
	Audio format is not indicated when “” or “BD/DVD” is 
selected as the source.
Change the dual audio from main to secondary.
≥This setting will only work if the audio output setting on 
the connected TV or player, etc. is set to Bitstream 
and dual audio is available in the audio source.
Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 
4 sec.
While the setting is displayed, press 
[MUTE] to change the setting.
≥The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed.
≥The indicator for the selected setting blinks for 20 sec and 
then exits the setting mode.
≥The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. 
The output will be reduced automatically when the input 
exceeds a certain level. 
Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] 
on the remote control for more than 
4sec.
While the setting is displayed, press 
[INPUT SELECTOR] on the remote 
control to change the setting.
≥The setting changes each time [INPUT SELECTOR] is 
pressed.
≥The indicator for the selected setting blinks for 20 sec and 
then exits the setting mode.
≥The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
You can select different modes to suit the type of 
connections with emphasis on connectivity or high quality 
audio. 
≥Make sure that a Bluetooth
® device is already paired 
with this system. (>17)
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥“” indicator will blink slowly. If the indicator lights, a 
Bluetooth® device is already connected with this system. 
Disconnect it. (>17)
Press [ ] to display the current 
mode.
While the mode is displayed, press 
[ ] to select the mode.
≥The setting changes each time [ ] is pressed.
≥The indicator for the selected setting blinks for 10 sec and 
then exits the setting mode.
≥The setting is maintained until it is changed again.
Audio format indicator
“STADIUM” indicator blinks:
Dolby Digital is the audio format.
“MUSIC” indicator blinks:
DTS is the audio format.
“CINEMA” indicator blinks:
PCM is the audio format.
Changing the dual audio
“STANDARD” indicator blinks (A):
Main (Factory preset)
“STEREO” indicator blinks (B):
Secondary
(SAP: Secondary Audio Program)
When A and B both blink: Main and secondary
Auto gain control
“STANDARD” indicator blinks:
Auto gain control is on.
“STEREO” indicator blinks:
Auto gain control is off.
(Factory preset)
Bluetooth® communication 
mode
“STANDARD” indicator blinks:
MODE1 (Factory preset)
Emphasis on connectivity
“STEREO” indicator blinks:
MODE2
Emphasis on audio quality
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