Panasonic SC-HTB885 manual

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    2015/03/18 EG EB RQT0A01-1B Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB885 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before usin g this product, and save this manual for future use. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. Included Inst allation Instruct ions The installation work sh[...]

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    2 RQT0A01 Saf ety pr ecautions 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 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. Ref[...]

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    Precautions RQT0A01 3 Caution for A C Mains Lead (For the AC mains plug of three pins ) For your safety , please read the following text carefully . This appliance is suppli ed with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the repla[...]

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    4 RQT0A01 T a ble of contents Safety precautions. ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ............. . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ................ ................ ................ ................ .............. 3 Before use Supplied items ................. ................ ............. ..............[...]

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    Getting started Operations Reference Before use Precautions RQT0A01 5 Before use Supplied items Check the supplied accessorie s before using this system.  ≥ Product numbers are correct as of January 2015. These may be subje ct to change. ≥ 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 RQT0A01 Co n trol ref eren ce g ui de 1 NFC touch area ( > 20) 2 St andby/on swit ch ( 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 Adjust the volume of this system ( > 21) 4 Select the input source ( > 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# ?[...]

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    Before use RQT0A01 7 1 HDMI A V OU T (TV (ARC)) termin al (ARC compatible) ( > 9, 10) 2 HDMI A V IN (AUX (HDMI 2)) terminal ( > 10) 3 HDMI A V IN (BD/D VD (HDMI 1)) termi nal ( > 10) 4 USB port (for service use only) 5 OPTICAL DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (TV) terminal ( > 10) 6 Ir SYSTEM terminal ( > 11 , 1 2 ) 7 AC IN terminal ( > 12) 8 Ac[...]

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    8 RQT0A01 1 T urn the main unit on or off ( > 21) 2 Select the input source ( > 21) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “AUX” ^----- “BLUETO OTH” (------} 3 Select the setup menu ( > 24) 4 Select the sound menu ( > 22) 5 Select the Bluetooth ® device as th e source ( > 21) 6 Adjust the volume of this system ( > 21) 7 Mute the s[...]

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    Getting started Before use RQT0A01 9 Getting start ed Step 1 Connections ≥ T urn off all equipment before connection and read th e appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC m ains lead until all other co nnections are completed . ∫ HDMI (High-Definition Mul timedia Interface) ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI[...]

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    10 RQT0A01 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. Prep aration ≥ Connect the main unit to the TV . ( > 9) A HDMI cable [B] No[...]

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    Getting started RQT0A01 11  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI compatible device for the necessary setting, to output the video and audio signals. With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send th e IR signal received by this system’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor . Use the TV’s remote c[...]

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    12 RQT0A01 ∫ Placement example On the rear of the main unit: ≥ Connect only after all other connections are comp leted. A T o a household mains socket B AC mains lead (supplied) ≥ This s ystem co nsumes a s mall amount o f AC power ( > 30) even when it is turned o ff. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this sys[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT0A01 13 Step 2 Placement  ≥ Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury , you may drop the main unit when carrying it. ≥ T o preve nt damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. When carrying the active subwo ofer T o avoid interference, m aintain the following distances[...]

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    14 RQT0A01 Choose a placement method that suits you best. ∫ When placing the main unit in front of the TV The main unit may block or interfere with the TV ’s various sensors (C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) sensor , remote co ntrol sensor , etc.) and the 3D Eyew ear transmitters on a 3D compatible TV . ≥ If interference occurs[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT0A01 15 Additionally required acc essories (commercially available) ≥ Fall prevention cord ................................ ...................................................................................... k 2 ≥ Screw eyes (to attach the fall prevention cord) ................................. ................[...]

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    16 RQT0A01 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 suppo rt the weight of at least 33 k g . The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥ Refer to step 3 for details about the required screw[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT0A01 17 Att ach the wall mount bracket s to the main unit. A W all mount bracket (supplied) B Screw (supplied) Drive a screw into t he 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 enough space for fitti[...]

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    18 RQT0A01 Fit the main uni t securely ont o the screw(s) . Secure the cord to the wall. ≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. A Screw eye B Cord DO DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position. ≥ In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right.   SC-HTB885EGEB_RQT0A01-1B .boo[...]

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    Getting started Precautions RQT0A01 19 Step 3 W ir eless connections Preparation ≥ T urn on the main unit. Press [ BÍ C I]. Active subwoofer on /off button [ B Í C I] Use this button to turn the active subwoofer on and off. C I: The active subwoofer is on. B Í : The active subwoofer is off. The active subwoofer will still consume a small amoun[...]

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    20 RQT0A01 For NFC-compatible Bluetooth ® devices (Android TM devices) only Simply by touching an NFC (Near Field Communication)-compatible Bluetooth ® device on the main unit, you can complete all preparations, from registering a Bluetooth ® device to establishing a connection. Prep aration ≥ T urn on the NFC feature of the device. ≥ Androi[...]

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    Getting started Operations RQT0A01 21 Operation s Using this system Preparation ≥ T urn on the active su bwoofer . ≥ T urn on the TV and/o r connected device. Press [ Í ] to turn on the main unit. Select the source. ≥ This remote control cannot be used to control the operations of the connected devices. ∫ When “BLUETOOTH” is selected a[...]

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    22 RQT0A01 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ T o change the applied effect, refer to “Sound menu”. ( > right)  ≥ Dolby Virtual S pe aker effect is ON except STEREO mode. ≥ T o turn off Dolby Virtual S peaker and the 3D surround effects, select “STEREO” as the sound mode. ( > ri[...]

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    Operations RQT0A01 23  ≥ The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated. Y ou can view the current audio format. Press and hold [OK] for more than 4 s ec. DIALOG Adjust the dialog level. LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 “DIALOG” is not indicated on the display when “3[...]

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    24 RQT0A01 Setup menu Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select the setup item. Press [ 3 , 4 ] repeatedly to select the desired setting an d 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 OFF AUTO PO[...]

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    Operations RQT0A01 25 Link ed oper atio ns with the TV (VIERA Link “HD A VI Contr ol TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connect ion has been made. ( > 9, 10) 2 Set the “HDA VI Control” op erations 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 RQT0A01 Reference T roubleshooting 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. ≥ After turnin[...]

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    Reference RQT0A01 27 When the main unit is turned on or off, audio and video are temporarily dis abled When the main unit is t urned on or off it is normal for the audio and video to be t emporarily dis abled. This is not a malfunction. This can occur when the device it is connected to, via HDMI, does not support Pan asonic’s VIERA Link feature ([...]

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    28 RQT0A01 There is no audi o. The power of the mai n unit turns off automatically . (When the main unit detects a problem, a safety measure is activated and the main unit automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥ There is a problem with the amplifier. ≥ Is the volume extremely high? If so, lower the volume. ≥ Is this system placed in an ext[...]

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    Reference RQT0A01 29 About Bluetooth ® ∫ Frequency band used This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this d evice ≥ This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary . ≥ The action below are punishable by law in some countr[...]

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    30 RQT0A01 Specifications  § 1 When the other connected devices are turned off. AMPLIF IER SECTION RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ch (L, R ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Centre ch (C ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ) ,1k H z ,1 0%T H D Surround ch (L, R ch) 50 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer ch 250 W pe[...]

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    Reference RQT0A01 31  ≥ S pecifications are subject to change withou t notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer . SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers (Built-in) Woo fe r 6.5 cm cone type k 1/ch T weeter 2.5 cm Semi-Dome type k 1/ch Centre speaker (Built-in) Full range[...]

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    32 RQT0A01 NORSK Produkt ≥ For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk stø t eller skade på apparatet: j Utsett ikke produktet for regn, fukt, 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 service [...]

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    Reference RQT0A01 33 English Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic Corporation ” declares t hat this product is in compliance w ith the essential requi rements and othe r relevant provisions of D irective 1999/5/EC. Customers can down load a copy of the ori ginal DoC to ou r R&TTE products f rom our DoC server : http://www .d[...]

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    34 RQT0A01 Eesti keel V astavusdeklarat sioon (DoC) “ Panasonic Co rporation ” kinnit ab käesolevaga, et see toode on vastavuses põhiliste nõuete ja muude direktiivi 1999 /5/EÜ asjakohaste sätet ega. Kliendid saavad koopia meie R&TTE to odetele kehtiva originaalvastavusdeklaratsiooni koop ia alla laadida meie Do C- serverist: http://ww[...]

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    Reference RQT0A01 35 SC-HTB885EGEB_RQT0A01-1B .book 35 ページ 2015年3月9日  月曜日 午後8時31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 RQT0A01-1B F01 15RK2035 For the United Kingdom and Ireland custome rs Sales and Suppo[...]