Panasonic SC-HTB170 Step 3 Connections

Getting started

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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.

∫HDMI

≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (>22) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.

≥Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labelled “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 labelled “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.

A HDMI cable

AHDMI cable BOptical digital audio cable

≥When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip

correctly into the terminal.

Connection with the TV

Connection differs depending on the label printed next to the HDMI terminal.

Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [A]

Not Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”: Connection [B]

[A] Labelled “HDMI (ARC)”

[B] Not labelled “HDMI (ARC)”

HDMI IN (ARC)

AV OUT

TV(ARC)

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Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC

compatible terminal. (Refer to the

operating instructions for the TV.)

TV

HDMI IN

OPTICAL OUT

TV

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

AV OUT

TV(ARC)





TV

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Contents

Main 2012/12/21 P RQT9841-P Owners Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB170 Included Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unit AC power supply cord Button-type battery (Lithium battery) WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FCC Note: 4 Table of contents Before use Getting started Operations Reference Supplied items This system Accessories Control reference guide This system (Front) This system (Rear) Before use Remote control Before using for the first time To replace a button-type battery Remote control operation range 8 Step 1 Selecting the placement method When attaching the main unit to a wall The main unit When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Safety Precautions Caution When placing the main unit in front of the TV If the TVs remote control sensor is blocked by the main unit Wireless interference 10 Step 2 Placement Attach the cord to the main unit. Supplied accessories Additionally required accessories (commercially available) When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table [A] : With basic stands [B] 12 Supplied accessories Additionally required accessories (commercially available) Locate the screwing positions on the wall. When attaching the main unit to a wall Attach the wall mount brackets to the wall. Complete all the necessary connections to the main unit. (>15 to 18) Attach the cord to the main unit. Attach the main unit to the wall mount brackets. Screw the safety holder onto the wall mount brackets. Secure the cord to the wall. Step 3 Connections HDMI Verify if the TVs HDMI terminal is labelled HDMI (ARC). What is ARC? Make the connection. Connection from an HDMI compatible device HDMI standby pass-through 3D compatibility Page AC power supply cord connection Bluetooth connection Using this system Press [] to turn on the main unit. Select the source. When is selected as the source When BD/DVD is selected as the source Adjust the volume and sound effect level. To adjust the volume of this system 3D sound To select the sound mode Sound modes Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM) When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure. Speaker control Home theater TV Advanced operations Page Operations Remote control code Others Preparation To reduce the clear-mode dialog effect To turn off VIERA Link HDAVI Control Troubleshooting HDMI General operation Pairing cannot be done. The device cannot be connected. Bluetooth Sound About Bluetooth Frequency band used Certification of this device Restrictions of use Range of use Indicator illumination Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION TERMINAL SECTION SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 31 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM As of October 2012 Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) RQT9841-P