Panasonic SC-HTB15 - Manuals

5 Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations VQT3Q59 Before use Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system. ≥ Product numbers are correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change. ≥ For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory ...

6 VQT3Q59 Control reference guide 1 Standby/on switch (POWER 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 Remote control signal sensor ( > 9) 3 Adjust the volume of the speakers 4 Select the input sou...

7 Before use VQT3Q59 1 Turn the system on or off ( > 22) 2 Select the input source ( > 22) ≥ [TV]:Select the TV as the source ≥ [HDMI 1/2]:Select the device connected to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 terminal as the source 3 Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer (bass sound) ( > 22) ...

8 VQT3Q59 Getting started ≥ These are examples of placement methods. Step 1 Selecting the placement method When placing the speakers on a wall When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Place the speakers using the base stands Place the...

Getting started 9 VQT3Q59 ≥ Do not hold the speakers in one hand to avoid injury by dropping the speakers when carrying. ∫ When carrying the active subwoofer ≥ Place the active subwoofer in a horizontal position with the top panel faced upward. ≥ Placing the active subwoofer and the speakers too clo...

10 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Match the L/R indicator A on the speaker with the L/R indicator B on the speaker joint, then insert the metal part of the ...

Getting started 11 VQT3Q59 Connect the speaker cables. ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the color of the speaker connector with the color of the L/R indicator on the speaker label so as not to connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker. ≥ Insert th...

12 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. ≥ To make sure ...

Getting started 13 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 to 3 of “Place the speakers horizontally” ( > 10). Attach the s...

14 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 to 3 of “Place the speakers horizontally” ( > 10). Attach the speaker feet to t...

Getting started 15 VQT3Q59 ≥ For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 16. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Insert the speaker cable through the base. ≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hol...

16 VQT3Q59 Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. To prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended to attach the speakers to the wall or table with a fall prevention cord (hereafter “cord”). ≥ Consult a qualified housing cont...

18 VQT3Q59 ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( > 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use H...

Getting started 19 VQT3Q59 A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital audio cable (not supplied) [B] Not labeled “HDMI (ARC)” HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT   TV Active subwoofer SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 19 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM

20 VQT3Q59 You can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, etc. with this system and pass the signal through to your TV. ≥ When connecting other external device such as a set top box, refer to the operating instructions for the TV. Preparation ≥ Co...

Getting started 21 VQT3Q59 Connect to the terminals of the same color. ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. ≥ The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is in standby mode (0.05 W). In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this s...

22 VQT3Q59 Operations Using this unit Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV. Press [ Í ] to turn on the system. Press [TV] or [HDMI 1/2] to select the input source. ( > 6) ≥ If you have selected [HDMI 1/2], make sure to select the TV’s input mode for this system and start the playback. Press [ i VOL j ] t...

Operations 23 VQT3Q59 This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory preset. Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings....

24 VQT3Q59 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ”) Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. ( > 18 to 20) 2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations change the following se...

Operations 25 VQT3Q59 Advanced operations ∫ Changing the dual audio Change the dual audio from main to secondary. 1 Confirm the digital audio output setting on the connected TV or player, etc. is set to “Bitstream”. 2 Press and hold [HDMI 1/2] for more than 2 sec. 3 While the indicator of the curren...

26 VQT3Q59 Reference Troubleshooting 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page...

Reference 27 VQT3Q59 ≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a problem with the cables. Redo the connections with different cables. ≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected device. ≥ If the HDMI 2 indicator flashes and there is no audio output, try the following. 1 Turn the connec...

28 VQT3Q59 Specifications 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice.2 Weight and dimensions are approximate.3 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. 4 Total harmonic distortion is measured by using AES17 filter. AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power 10 % total...

Reference 31 VQT3Q59 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stat...