Panasonic SC-HTB690 manual

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    2015/03/18 EB EG GN SQT085 2 Operating Instr uctions Home Theater Au dio System Model No. SC-HTB6 90 Thank you for purch asing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this prod uct, and save this manual for future use. Model n umber suf fix “EB” denote s UK model . Included Installation Instructions The in st allat i[...]

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    2 SQT0852 Saf ety precautions Unit ≥ T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, j Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. j Do not place objects filled with li quids, such as vases, on this unit. j Use only the recomm ended accessories. j Do not remove covers. j Do not repair this unit by yourself. Re[...]

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    Precautions SQT0852 3 Caution f or AC Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety , please read the following text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience . A 10-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the repla[...]

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    4 SQT0852 T able of contents Safety precautions .................. ............. .............. ............ .................... .............. 2 Caution for AC Mains Lea d ........................ .............. ..... .................... .............. 3 Before u se Supplied items ................... ............. ................. .............[...]

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    Getting started Operations Reference Before use Precautions SQT0852 5 Before use Supplied i tems Check the supplied accessories be fore using this system.  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of January 2015. These may be su bject to chang e. ≥ The supplied AC mains lead is for use with this system only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also[...]

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    6 SQT0852 Control r ef er ence guid e 1 [ ] NFC touch area ( > 20) 2 [ Í /I ] St andby/on switch ( Í /I ) T ouch 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[ V O L j ][ V O L i ] Adjust the volume of this system ( > 21) 4 [INPUT] Select the input source ([...]

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    Before use SQT0852 7 1 HDMI A V OUT (TV (ARC)) terminal (ARC comp atib le) ( > 9, 10) 2 HDMI A V IN (BD/DVD) terminal ( > 10) 3 OPTIC AL D IGIT A L AU DIO IN (TV ) te rminal ( > 10) 4 Ir SYSTEM t ermi nal ( > 11 ) 5 AC IN terminal ( > 12) 6[ Í /I] Active subwoofer on/off button ( > 19 ) § 1 USB port (for s ervice use only) § 2 [...]

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    8 SQT0852 1[ Í ] Turn the main unit on or off ( > 21) 2 [INPUT] Select the input source ( > 21) 3 [SETUP] Select the setup menu ( > 24) 4 [SOUND] Select the sound menu ( > 22) 5 [ -P AIRING] ≥ Select the Bluetooth ® device as the source ( > 21) ≥ Bluetooth ® pairing ( > 19) ≥ Disconnecting a Bluetooth ® device ( > 19)[...]

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    Getting started Before use SQT0852 9 Getting started Step 1 Connec tions ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instruct ions. Do n ot c onne ct the AC main s lea d un til a ll other connec tions a re co mpleted. 1 V erify if the TV’ s HDMI termin al is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”. 2 M ake th e connection .[...]

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    10 SQT0852 A HDMI cable B Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal. Y ou can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player, Set T op Box, etc. to this system. Preparation ≥ Connect the main unit to the TV . ( > 9) A HDMI cable [B] Not [...]

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    Getting started SQT0852 11 With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send the IR signal received by this syst em’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor . Use the TV’ s remote control within the operation range of this system’s remote control signal sensor . ≥ For the operation range, refer to page 8. ≥ Do not use any [...]

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    12 SQT0852 ≥ Connec t only a f ter all ot her connecti ons are completed. A T o a household mains sock et B AC mains lead for the main unit (supplied) C AC mains lead for the active subwoofer (supplied) § Insert the AC mains lead full y into the main unit. ≥ This system cons umes a small amount of AC power ( > 32) even when it is tu rned of[...]

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    Getting started Precautions SQT0852 13 Step 2 Placemen t Put the subwoof er about 30 cm away from the TV . If the TV has wireless LAN components, put the subwoofer about 2 m away from the m. When carrying the active subwo ofer T ake care not to damage the inside speaker unit.  ≥ The speaker protection cover is attached to the speaker unit insi[...]

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    14 SQT0852 Choose a pl acement method that s uits you best. When placi ng the main unit i n a rack or on a t able ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. When att aching the main unit to a wall ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and vert ical surface. ∫ When placing the main unit in f ront of the TV The main unit may block or int[...]

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    Getting started Precautions SQT0852 15 Additiona lly require d accessories (comm ercially availa ble) ≥ Fall pr eventio n cord .. ........... ........ ....... .......... .... ..... .......... ........ ....... .......... ......... ...... ........ ......... ... k 2 ≥ Screw ey es (to att ach the fall preventio n cord ) . ....... ........ .. ......[...]

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    16 SQT0852 The main unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, etc. Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 26 k g . The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and siz e will vary with each install ation. ≥ Refer to step 3 for details about the required scre[...]

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    Getting started Precautions SQT0852 17 2 Attac h the wall mount bracke t s to the main unit. A Wal l mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) 3 Drive a screw in to the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 100 mm of space above of the main unit to allow enou gh space for[...]

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    18 SQT0852 4 Fit the main unit secur ely onto the screw(s). 5 Secure the co rd to the wall. ≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. A Scre w eye B Cord DO DO NOT ≥ Move the s peaker so that the screw is in this positi on. ≥ In this position, the speaker will likely fall if mo ved t o the left or right.   SC-HTB690-SQT0852.boo[...]

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    Getting started Precautions SQT0852 19 Step 3 W ireless connections Preparation ≥ T urn on the main unit. 1P r e s s [ Í /I]. The active subwoofer will still consume a small amount of power even when it is turned off. 2 Check that the w ireless link is activated. WIRELESS LINK indi cator Light s red: The wireless link is not activated. Light s g[...]

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    20 SQT0852 For NFC-com pat ible Bluetooth ® devices (Andro id TM devices) only Simply by touching an NFC (Near F ield Communication)-compatible Bluetooth ® d evic e on the main unit, you can complete all preparations, from registering a Bluetooth ® device to establishing a connection. Preparation ≥ T urn on the NFC feature of the device. ≥ A[...]

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    Getting started Operations SQT0852 21 Operations Using this system Preparation ≥ T urn on the active subwoofer . ≥ T urn on the TV and/or connected device. 1P r e s s [ Í ] to turn on the main unit. 2 Select the s ource. ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices. ∫ When “B D/DVD” is se lect[...]

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    22 SQT0852 3D sound This system prov ides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ T o change the applied eff ect, refer to “Sound menu”. ( > right)  ≥ Dolby Virtual S peaker effect is ON except STEREO mode. ≥ T o turn off Dolby Virtual S peaker a nd the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( > [...]

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    Operations SQT0852 23  ≥ The default set ting is underlined. Changed sett ings w ill be kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indic ated. Y ou can view the cu rrent audio format. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec.  ≥ The audio format is displayed for about 2 seconds. ≥ No audio format is displayed if input to this un[...]

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    24 SQT0852 Setup me nu 1 Press [SETUP] r epeatedly to select the setu p i tem. 2P r e s s [ 4 ][ 3 ] repeatedly to se lect the desired setting and then press [OK].  ≥ The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated. DIMMER Dims the display after 5 seconds of inactivity . ON[...]

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    Operations SQT0852 25 Link ed oper a tions with the TV (VIERA Li nk “HD A VI Control TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connect ion has been made. ( > 9, 10) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDA VI Control” operations change the following settings on the connected [...]

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    26 SQT0852 Reference T r oubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. No power . ≥ Unplug the AC mains lead for 10 sec before plug in again. ≥ Afte r tur [...]

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    Reference SQT0852 27 This system does not o perate correctly . If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong terminal (HDMI A V IN or HDMI A V OUT), this system will not operate co rrectly . Turn the main unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead and reconnect the HDMI cable(s). ( > 9, 10) VIERA Link rel ated operat ions no longer functi on properly [...]

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    28 SQT0852 Pairi ng cannot be done. Check the Bluetooth ® device condition. The device cannot be connected. ≥ The pairi ng of the device was unsuccessful or the registration has been replaced. Try pairing the device again. ( > 19) ≥ This system might be connected to a dif ferent device. Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device[...]

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    Reference SQT0852 29 There is no audio. The po wer of the mai n unit turns off automatically . (When the main unit detects a problem, a safe ty measure is activated and the main unit automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥ There is a problem with the amplifier . ≥ Is the volume extreme ly high? If so, lower the volume. ≥ Is this system pla[...]

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    30 SQT0852 No power . Ensure the AC mains lead of the active subwoofer is connected p roperly . Af ter turning the subwoofer on, it immediately turns of f. Unplug the AC mains lead and consult your dealer . No sound from the sub woofer . ≥ Check that the active subwoofer is turned on. ≥ Check that the WIRELE SS LINK indicator lights green. ( &g[...]

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    Reference SQT0852 31 About Blueto oth ® ∫ Frequency b and used This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this device ≥ This system conf orms to frequency restrictions and has received cert ification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necess ary . ≥ The action below are punishable by law in some co[...]

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    32 SQT0852 Specific atio ns AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS out put powe r (non - sim ult aneous drive ) Front c h (L, R ch) 70 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 %, 6 ≠ ) Cen tre ch (C ch) 70 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 %, 6 ≠ ) Subwoofe r ch 140 W per channel (100 Hz, 10 %,3 ≠ ) T otal RMS outp ut power 350 W TERMINAL SECTION HDA V I Control This unit supports ?[...]

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    Reference SQT0852 33  ≥ S p ecifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in, L/R/C) Full r ange 6.5 cm cone type k 1 (Bass reflex type) Active subwoofer Woof er 16 cm c one type k 1 (Ba[...]

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    34 SQT0852 English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic Corporat ion ” declare s that this pro duct is in compliance with the essential requirement s and oth er relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5 /E C. Customers can do w nload a copy of the or iginal DoC to our R&TTE produ cts from our D oC server : http://www .doc.pana[...]

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    Reference SQT0852 35 Eesti keel V astavusdeklaratsioon (DoC) “ Panasonic Cor poration ” kinnitab käe solevaga, et see toode on vastavuses põhiliste nõuete ja muude direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ asjakohaste sä tetega. Kliendid sa avad koopia meie R &TTE toodete le kehtiva originaalvast avusdeklar atsiooni koo pia alla la adida meie DoC- serveris[...]

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    36 SQT0852 NORSK Produkt ≥ For å redusere faren for bran n, elektrisk støt eller skade på apparatet: j Utsett ikke produktet for regn, f u kt, drypping eller sprut. j Ikke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser , på apparatet. j Bruk kun anbefalt tilbehør . j Fjern ikke deksler . j Reparer ikke denne enheten selv , overlat servic[...]

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    Reference SQT0852 37 Limited W ar r anty (ONL Y FOR A USTRALIA) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic[...]

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    38 SQT0852 SC-HTB690-SQT0852.book 38 ページ 2 015年1月30日  金曜日 午後2時 2分[...]

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    SQT0852 39 SC-HTB690-SQT0852.book 39 ページ 2 015年1月30日  金曜日 午後2時 2分[...]

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    EU Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation 2015 Panasonic Corporation Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Manufactured by: Importer for Europe: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan SQT08 52 F01 15BL0 For the United Kingdom and Ireland cu stomers Sales and Support I [...]