Panasonic Sc Htb770 Owners Manual

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≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 24.
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
Assemble the center speaker:
Attach the side caps and speaker feet to the speaker and connect the 
speaker cable.
≥There is no left and right for the center speaker.
≥Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
≥Keep the screws and the speaker feet out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Place the front speakers using the speaker 
bases
∏2 Front 
speakers∏1 Center speaker∏3 Speaker cables
WHITE: Left
RED: Right
GREEN: Center
∏2 Stand necks∏2 Speaker bases∏2 Side caps
∏6 Screws∏2 Speaker feet
AScrew (supplied)
≥Tighten securely.BSpeaker foot (supplied)
CCenter speaker connector1  Insert the wire fully.
r: White
s: Blue line
PushGreen
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Assemble the front speakers:
Attach the stand neck.
≥The two front speakers are interchangeable.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Assemble the front speakers:
Insert the speaker cable through the speaker base and connect the 
speaker cables.
≥Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration.
§ If you have difficulty inserting the cable, try straightening the speaker cable and then bending the 
cable about 20 mm (25/32q) from the tip, at an angle of approx. 45o (as illustrated above). AScrew (supplied)
≥Tighten securely.
1  Insert the wire fully.
r: White
s: Blue line
≥Insert the wire fully, taking 
care not to insert beyond 
the wire insulation.
2  Press into the groove.



45
Push
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Assemble the front speakers:
Attach the speaker base.
≥The two front speakers are interchangeable.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Red connector:The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side.
White connector:The speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the left side.
Align the projecting 
parts with the holes 
on the speaker.
Press into the groove.Screw (supplied)
≥Tighten securely.
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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 (>13, 17). Improper attachment may result in damage to 
the wall and speakers, and personal injury.
≥Use a cord that is capable of supporting over 10 kg (22.05 lbs) (with a diameter of about 1.5 mm (
1/16q)).
≥The speaker fall prevention measure is to minimize the possibility of damage and harm, but it does not completely guarantee 
this effect.
≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal.
≥Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
Additional speaker fall prevention measures
When attaching the speakers horizontally
ACord§BScrew eyeCWall
§ 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).

 

Wall mounting


On a table
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When attaching the speakers vertically
ACord§1, 2
BScrew eyeCWall
DApprox. 150 mm (529/32q)
§1 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).
§2 When attaching the cord to the center speaker, make sure that the cord does not touch the speaker 
cable lead wire.
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
 

 


Wall mounting



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

On a table
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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.
∫HDMI
≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (>32) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
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)” on the TV, 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 cableBOptical digital audio cable≥When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
AC INTV 
(ARC)AV OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
INSPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS
HDMI IN (ARC)
TV 
(ARC)
AV OUT
Be sure to connect to 
the TV
						

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You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to 
this system.
Preparation≥Connect the main unit to the TV (>26).
∫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, AUX1 or AUX2 
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 all BD/DVD, AUX1 and AUX2 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 player.
≥The main unit can pass-through the 3D video signal from a 3D compatible Blu-ray Disc player to a FULL HD 3D TV.
Connection with other devices
When the device has an HDMI terminal
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
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURSAV INBD/DVDAUX1(HDMI1)(HDMI2)AUX2(HDMI3)
AV IN
BD/DVDAUX1(HDMI1)(HDMI2)AUX2(HDMI3)
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
e.g., Set top box e.g., Blu-ray Disc player
e.g., Video game console
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AUX3(OPT2)SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
AUX3(OPT2)
OPTICALOUT


e.g., Set top box
TV
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Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color.
≥Connect only after all other connections are completed.
≥This system consumes a small amount of AC power (>39) 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.
Speaker cable connection
ARED
Right speaker connectorBGREEN
Center speaker connectorCWHITE
Left speaker connector
AC power supply cord connection
DTo a household AC outletEAC 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.
AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS
666RLCENTER
SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS
66
6R
LCENTER



AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN
SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS
AC IN



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Preparation≥Turn on the main unit.
Press [BÍ CI].
Active subwoofer on/off button [B Í C I]
Use this button to turn the active subwoofer on and 
off.
C I:
The active subwoofer is on.
B Í:
The active subwoofer is off.
The active subwoofer will still consume a small 
amount of power even when it is turned off (B, Í).
Check that the wireless link is 
activated.
WIRELESS LINK indicator
Lights red:
The wireless link is not activated.
Lights green:
The wireless link is activated.
Blinks green:
The active subwoofer is trying to activate the 
wireless link with the main unit.
	The wireless link will be activated when the main unit and the 
active subwoofer are both turned on.
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-HTB770” 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.
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥If the “ ” indicator lights, a Bluetooth® device is already 
connected with this system. Disconnect it. (>below)
Select “SC-HTB770” 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.
≥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.
≥To change the sound quality, refer to “Bluetooth
® 
communication mode” on page 34. 
Active subwoofer wireless 
connectionBluetooth® connection
Bluetooth® pairing
Connecting a Bluetooth® 
device
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0QFSBUJPOTUsing this system
Preparation≥Turn on the active subwoofer.
≥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”, “AUX1” or “AUX2” is 
selected as the source
On the TV and the connected device:Select the TV’s input for this system and start the 
playback on the connected device.
∫When “AUX3” is selected as the 
source
On the TV and the connected device:Select the TV’s input for the device connected to “AUX3” 
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. (>31)
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 35.
PressTo select
[INPUT 
SELECTOR]
“TV”--------#“BD/DVD”--------#“AUX1”
^- “”(- “AUX3”(- “AUX2”(}
[]
“ ” (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. (>36)
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