Panasonic Sc Htb880 Owners Manual

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2014/04/04
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB880
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
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Included Installation InstructionsThe installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (>p. 13 to 18)
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 system.)
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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.
jUse only the recommended accessories.
jDo not remove covers.
jDo 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.
Small object≥Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
≥Keep the adhesive tape out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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.
jDo 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.
jDo 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.jDo 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.
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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
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE 
U.S.A.
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
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN 
CANADA.
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation 
of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. 
AND CANADA
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in 
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. 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).
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................  2
Before use
Supplied items ..................................................................................................  5
This system (SC-HTB880) ...................................................................................................5
Accessories .........................................................................................................................5
Control reference guide ...................................................................................  6
This system (Front) ..............................................................................................................6
This system (Rear)  ..............................................................................................................7
Remote control  ....................................................................................................................8
Getting started
Step 1  Connections .........................................................................................  9
Connection with the TV  .......................................................................................................9
Connection from an HDMI compatible device  ...................................................................10
Using the IR Blaster ...........................................................................................................11
AC power supply cord connection  .....................................................................................12
Step 2  Placement ...........................................................................................  13
Safety Precautions  ............................................................................................................13
The active subwoofer  ........................................................................................................13
Wireless interference  .........................................................................................................13
Selecting the placement method  .......................................................................................14
When placing the main unit on a rack or on a table  ..........................................................15
When attaching the main unit to a wall  ..............................................................................16
Step 3  Wireless connections ........................................................................  19
Active subwoofer wireless connection  ...............................................................................19
Bluetooth® connection  .......................................................................................................19
Remote control code  ...................................................................................... 20
Operations
Using this system  ........................................................................................... 21
3D sound  ......................................................................................................... 22
Sound menu  .................................................................................................... 22
Audio format  ......................................................................................................................23
Setup menu  ..................................................................................................... 24
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) ............  25
Reference
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 26
About Bluetooth® ............................................................................................ 29
Unit care  .......................................................................................................... 29
Licenses .......................................................................................................... 29
Specifications .................................................................................................  30
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ...........................................................  32
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ......................................................  33
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							Getting started
Operations
Reference
Before use
Precautions
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Before use
Supplied items
Check the supplied accessories before using this system.
(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the remote control and 
the side and rear of the main unit and active subwoofer.
	≥Product numbers are correct as of February 2014. These may be subject to change.
≥For U.S.A.: 
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States)” on page 32.
For Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
≥The supplied AC power supply cord is for use with this system only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords from other equipment with this system.
≥The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
≥Instructions 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 (SC-HTB880)
∏1 Main unit (speaker)
(SU-HTB880)∏1 Active subwoofer
(SB-HWA880)
Accessories
∏1 Remote control (with a 
battery)
(N2QAYC000098)∏1 IR Blaster
(K2ZZ02C00007)∏2 Wall mount brackets(RMQ2281A, RMQ2281B)
∏2 AC power supply cords
(K2CB2CB00022)∏2 Screws
(XYN5+J14FJK)
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Control reference guide
1 NFC touch area (>p. 20)
2Standby/on switch (Í/I)
Touch 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.
3 Adjust the volume on this system (>p. 21)
4 Select the input source (>p. 21)
“TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “AUX”
^-----“BLUETOOTH”(------}5 Select the Bluetooth® device as the source 
(>p. 21)
6 Remote control signal sensor for table top 
layout (>p. 8)
7 Remote control signal sensor for wall 
mounting layout (>p. 8)
8 Display
9 WIRELESS LINK indicator (>p. 19)
§ These switches work just by touching the marks. Each time you touch the switch, there will be a beep sound.
This system (Front)
8 
9
7
13452
6
Main unit
Active subwoofer
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							Before use
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1 HDMI AV OUT (TV (ARC)) terminal (ARC 
compatible) (>p. 9, 10)
2 HDMI AV IN (AUX (HDMI 2)) terminal 
(>p. 10)
3 HDMI AV IN (BD/DVD (HDMI 1)) terminal 
(>p. 10)4 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal 
(>p. 10)
5 Ir SYSTEM terminal (>p. 11, 12)
6 AC IN terminal (>p. 12)
7 Active subwoofer on/off button (>p. 19)
§ 1 For service use only
§ 2 The I/D SET button is only used when the main unit is not paired with the active subwoofer. (>p. 28)
This system (Rear)
2
7
6
2 1
3
6
4
5
1Main unit
Active subwoofer Left side Right side
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1 Turn the main unit on or off (>p. 21)
2 Select the input source (>p. 21)
“TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “AUX”
^-----“BLUETOOTH”(------}
3 Select the setup menu (>p. 24)
4 Select the sound menu (>p. 22)
5Select the Bluetooth® device as the source 
(>p. 21)6 Adjust the volume on this system (>p. 21)
7 Mute (>p. 21)
8 Select and confirm the option
∫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 for table top layout
C Remote control signal sensor for wall mounting layout
Remote control
SOUND 
1
5
6
7
8
2INPUT
SETUP
OK
3
4
∫Before using for the first time
Remove the insulation sheet A.
∫To replace a button-type battery
Battery type: CR2025 3V (Lithium battery)
≥Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward.




For table top layoutFor wall mounting layout
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							Getting started
Before use
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Getting started
Step 1  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 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (>p. 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥Use ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
∫IR (Infrared) Blaster
≥Do not use the IR Blaster if the TV’s remote control sensor is not blocked by the main unit. (>p. 14)
≥The supplied IR Blaster is only compatible with Panasonic TVs.
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 the 
main unit is connected 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. Video, pictures and sound can be enjoyed with a single HDMI cable.
Make the connection.
AHDMI cable
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)”
HDMI IN (ARC)
ABe sure to connect to 
the TV’s ARC 
compatible terminal. 
(Refer to the operating 
instructions for the TV.)TV
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AHDMI cable
BOptical digital audio cable
≥When the optical digital audio cable is connected, 
insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
The audio signal can be directed from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set top box, etc. to 
this system.
Preparation
≥Connect the main unit to the TV. (>p. 9)
AHDMI cable
[B] Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)”
HDMI INOPTICALOUT
B
A
TV
Connection from an HDMI compatible device
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUTA
e.g., Set top box
e.g., Blu-ray Disc player
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