Panasonic Sc Htb8 Owners Manual

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2014/04/07
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB8
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
 (U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A. : www.panasonic.com/support
Included Installation InstructionsThe installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (
>p. 10 to 14)
Before commencing work, carefully read these installation instructions and the operating instructions 
to ensure that installation is performed correctly.
(Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.)
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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 manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as  radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. 
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or  pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
Unit≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or 
splashing.
jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 
on this unit.
j Use only the recommended accessories.
j Do not remove covers.
j Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
≥
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached 
to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
AC power supply cord≥ The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged 
from the socket outlet immediately.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)≥Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, 
heat above  60oC (140oF) or incinerate.
WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY,
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/
button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe 
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep 
new and used batteries away from children. If the battery 
compartment does not close securely, stop using the 
product and keep it away from children. If you think 
batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any 
part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 
hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your 
eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with 
water, and then consult a doctor.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery 
which contains Perchlorate Material  s special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
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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 battery (Lithium battery)≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace 
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥Keep out of reach of children.
≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage 
and may cause a fire.
j
Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the remote 
control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
jDo not heat or expose to flame.
j Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to 
direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and 
windows closed.
j
Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.j Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or 
throw into fire.
≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
The following mark and symbols are located 
on bottom of the unit.‘
‘
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 
is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this 
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this 
device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This 
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is 
deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure 
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be 
installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 
20 cm (7
7/8q)  or more away from person’s body (excluding 
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
FCC ID:ACJ-SC-HTB8
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................  2
Before use
Supplied items ...................................................................................................  5
This system ................................................................................................................................  5
Accessory ...................................................................................................................... .............  5
Control reference guide ....................................................................................  6
This system (Front)............................................................................................................ .........  6
This system (Rear) ............................................................................................................. ........  6
Remote control ...........................................................................................................................  7
Getting started
Step 1 Connections ...........................................................................................  8
Connection with the TV ......................................................................................................... .....  8
Connection with other devices.................................................................................................. ..  8
AC power supply cord connection ..............................................................................................  8
Bluetooth
® connection ................................................................................................................  9
Step 2 Placement .............................................................................................  10
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. ......  10
Wireless interference .......................................................................................................... ......  10
Selecting the placement method ..............................................................................................  11
When placing the main unit on a rack or on a table .................................................................  12
When attaching the main unit to a wall .....................................................................................  13
Operations
Using this system ............................................................................................  15
Advanced operations ......................................................................................  16
Reference
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................  17
About Bluetooth®.............................................................................................  19
Unit care ...........................................................................................................  19
License .............................................................................................................  19
Indicator illumination ......................................................................................  20
Specifications ..................................................................................................  21
Limited Warranty  (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ......................................................................................  22
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							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 controls are the same.
This system
∏ 1 Main unit (Speaker)
(SC-HTB8)
Accessor y
∏ 1 Remote control 
(with a battery)
(N2QAYC000102)
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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 the audio sourceBBD/DVD indicatorLights amber when the device connected to the 
BD/DVD terminal is the audio source
CBluetooth® indicatorLights amber when the Bluetooth® device is the 
audio source
6 Sound mode indicators§ 1
D CLEAR VOICE indicatorLights amber when clear voice is the current 
sound mode
ESURROUND indicatorLights amber when surround is the current 
sound mode
7 Remote control signal sensor ( >p. 7)
8 AC power supply cord ( >p. 8)
9 Wall mounting hole
10 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal (>p. 8)
11 AUDIO IN terminal ( >p. 8)
12 MULTI ANGLE switch ( >p. 12, 13)
Switch the audio quality according to the placement 
method of the main unit.
§1 The indicators will also blink in various conditions. ( >p. 20)
§ 2 For service use only
This system (Front)
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This system (Rear)
10
11
12
8
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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 main unit.
≥Use the remote control within the correct operation range.
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft) directly in front
Angle: Approx. 30
oleft and right
B  Remote control signal sensor
Remote control
SURROUND
CLEAR VOICE
INPUT
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
∫
Before using for the first time
Remove the insulation sheet  A.
∫ To replace a button-type battery
Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery)
≥Set the button-type battery with its ( i) mark 
facing upward.



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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.
Connection with the TV
Connection with other devices
AC power supply cord connection
C To an AC outlet
D AC power supply cord
≥ This system consumes a small amount of AC power 
(> p. 21) 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 AC outlet.
OPTICAL OUT
ATVOPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO INTV
L
R AUDIO OUT
B
BD/DVDAUDIO IN WHITE:
RED:LR
e.g., Blu-ray Disc player
D
C
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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 quickly.
≥If the “ ” indicator flashes slowly, repeat step 2.
Select “SC-HTB8” from the Bluetooth® menu of your device.
≥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 8 or more Bluetooth® devices to this unit.
However, when this unit is turned off, it can store only up to 8 registered devices. If you register 9 or more devices, 
devices with the oldest connection history will be deleted.
Press [ ] to select “ ”.
≥ If the “ ” indicator lights, a Bluetooth® device is already connected with this system. Disconnect it. ( >below)
Select “SC-HTB8” from the Bluetooth® menu of your device.
∫ Disconnecting a Bluetooth
® device
Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” indicator flashes slowly.
	≥When “ ” is selected as the source, this system will aut omatically try and connect to the last connected Bluetooth® device. 
If the connection attempt fails, try to establish a connection again.
≥ The Bluetooth® device will be disconnected if a different audio source (e.g. “TV”) is selected.
≥ This system can only be connected to one device at a time.
Bluetooth® connection
Bluetooth® pairing
Connecting a paired Bluetooth® device
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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 installation specialist.
PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING 
DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING.
≥ Be sure to install the main unit as indicated within this Owner’s Manual.
≥ Attach using techniques suited to the structure and materials of the installation location.
Caution
≥This system is to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do so may 
lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speaker, and may result in the risk of fire. 
Consult a qualified service  person if damage has occurr ed or if you experience a 
sudden change in performance.
≥ Do not attempt to attach the main unit to a wall using methods other than those 
described in this manual.
Wireless interference
A Main unit
B Wireless router, cordless phone and 
other electronic dev ices: approx. 2 m 
(6
1/2 ft)
B
A
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