Panasonic Sc Htb8 Owners Manual

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2014/04/07
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB8
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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Included Installation InstructionsThe installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (
>p. 10 to 14)
Before commencing...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for 
future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the...

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Precautions
Unit≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted 
candles, on this unit.
≥ Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom 
of the unit.
Placement≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 
damage,
jDo not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in 
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit 
is well ventilated.
j Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Button-type...

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................  2
Before use
Supplied items ...................................................................................................  5
This system ................................................................................................................................  5
Accessory...

Precautions
Reference
Getting started
Before use
Operations
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Before use
Supplied items
Check the supplied accessory before using this system.
	≥Product numbers are correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to change.
≥ To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States)” on page 22.
≥The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
≥ Operations in this Owner’s Manual are described mainly with the remote control, but you can 
perform the operations on the main unit if the...

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Control reference guide
1Standby/on switch ( Í/I)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or 
vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still 
consuming a small amount of power.
2 Adjust the volume of this system ( >p. 15)
3 Select the input source ( >p. 15)
“TV”  --# “BD/DVD”  --# “” (
Bluetooth®)
^--------------------------------------------------------}
4 Select the Bluetooth
® device as the source 
( > p. 15) 5 Input selector indicators
§
1
A TV indicatorLights green when the TV is...

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1 Turn the main unit on or off (>p. 15)
2 Turn the surround effect on or off ( >p. 15)
3 Turn the clear voice effect on or off ( >p. 15)
4 Select the input source ( >p. 15)
“TV”  --# “BD/DVD”  --# “” (
Bluetooth®)
^--------------------------------------------------------}
5 Adjust the volume of this system ( >p. 15)
6 Select the Bluetooth
® device as the source 
(> p. 15)
7 Mute the sound ( >p. 15)
∫ About remote control signal sensor
The remote control signal sensor is located on the...

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Getting startedStep 1 Connections
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and r ead the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are completed.
A Optical digital audio cable
≥When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
≥ Do not bend the optical digital audio cable.
≥ The optical input supports PCM only.
B Audio cable
≥ Connect only after all other connections are completed.
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By using the Bluetooth® connection, you can listen to the sound from your Bluetooth® audio device to this 
system wirelessly.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth® device for further instruction on how to connect a Bluetooth® device.
Preparation≥ Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of your device and plac e your device near the main unit.
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥If the “ ” indicator flashes quickly, go to step 3.
Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” indicator flashes...

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Step 2 Placement
	≥Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury, you may drop the main unit when carrying it.
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the main unit and other 
electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).
Safety Precautions
Professional installation is required.
The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified...