Panasonic SC HTB8 - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Unit; WARNING

2 VQT5J41 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 t...

Page 3 - Precautions; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

VQT5J41 3 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, j Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase...

Page 4 - Table of contents; Before use

4 VQT5J41 Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 This system ..........................................

Page 5 - Supplied items; Check the supplied accessory before using this system.; The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.; This system; Remote control

Precautions Reference Getting started Before use Operations VQT5J41 5 Be fo re us e Supplied items Check the supplied accessory before using this system. ≥ Product numbers are correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to change. ≥ To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United Stat...

Page 6 - Control reference guide

6 VQT5J41 Control reference guide 1 Standby/on switch ( 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 Adjust the volume of this system ( > p. 15) 3 Select the input source ( > p. 15) “TV” --# “BD/D...

Page 7 - About remote control signal sensor; The remote control signal sensor is located on the main unit.; Remote control; Before using for the first time

Before use VQT5J41 7 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( > p. 15) 2 Turn the surround effect on or off ( > p. 15) 3 Turn the clear voice effect on or off ( > p. 15) 4 Select the input source ( > p. 15) “TV” --# “BD/DVD” --# “ ” ( Bluetooth ® ) ^----------------------------------------------...

Page 8 - Step 1 Connections; Optical digital audio cable; Audio cable; Connection with the TV; To an AC outlet; AC power supply cord; TV

8 VQT5J41 Gettin g sta rted 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. A Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, ...

Page 9 - Getting started; By using the Bluetooth; Preparation; Turn on the Bluetooth

Getting started VQT5J41 9 By using the Bluetooth ® connection, you can listen to the sound from your Bluetooth ® audio device to this system wirelessly. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth ® device for further instruction on how to connect a Bluetooth ® device. Preparation ≥ Turn ...

Page 10 - Step 2 Placement; Safety Precautions; Caution; Wireless interference; Main unit

10 VQT5J41 Step 2 Placement ≥ Do not hold the main unit in one hand to avoid injury, you may drop the main unit when carrying it. ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the main unit and ...

Page 11 - Choose a placement method that suits you best.; When placing the main unit in front of the TV; Try using the TV’s remote control from a different angle.; Selecting the placement method

Getting started VQT5J41 11 Precautions 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 Tracking System) sensor, remote control sensor, etc.) and the 3D Eyew...

Page 12 - Press the AC power supply cord into the holder.; Attach the cord to the main unit.; Cord; When placing the main unit on a rack or on a table

12 VQT5J41 Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥ Fall prevention cord ..................................................................................................................... k 1 ≥ Screw eye (to attach the fall prevention cord)........................................

Page 13 - Refer to step 3 for details about the required screws.; Additionally required accessories (commercially available); Slide the MULTI ANGLE switch to “WALL MOUNT”.; When attaching the main unit to a wall

Getting started VQT5J41 13 Precautions Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 k g (73 lbs). 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 s...

Page 14 - Drive a screw into the wall.; Secure the cord to the wall.; DO

14 VQT5J41 Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm ( 25 / 32 q ) of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitting the main unit. ≥ Leave at least 10 mm ( 13 / 32 q ) of space on both s...

Page 15 - Using this system; When “ ” is selected as the source; On the Bluetooth; To adjust the volume of this system; VOL; To set the surround mode; To set the clear voice mode; To mute the sound; Press; “TV”

Getting started Operations VQT5J41 15 Precautions Op era tion s Using this system Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV and/or 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 “ ” is sele...

Page 16 - Advanced operations; Auto Power Down; “CLEAR VOICE” indicator blinks:; Dimmer mode

16 VQT5J41 Advanced operations The main unit is automatically turned off if there is no audio input and when you do not use it for approx. 2 hours. While pressing and holding [CLEAR VOICE] on the remote control, press and hold [INPUT] on the main unit for more than 4 sec to display the current setti...

Page 17 - Troubleshooting; While the main unit is on, press and hold [; General operation

Reference Operations VQT5J41 17 Re fe ren ce 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)”...

Page 18 - Sound

18 VQT5J41 No sound. ≥ Turn muting off. ( > p. 15) ≥ Check the connections to the other device. ( > p. 8) ≥ Make sure that the received audio signal is compatible with this system. ( > p. 21) ≥ Turn this system off and then on again. ≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a proble...

Page 19 - Reference; About Bluetooth

Reference VQT5J41 19 About Bluetooth ® ∫ Frequency band used This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this device ≥ This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary. ≥ The action bel...

Page 20 - Indicator illumination

20 VQT5J41 Indicator illumination The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions. They do not refer to the indications of a problem. Indicator Description The indicator blinks for 20 sec. ≥ ...

Page 21 - Specifications; qk

Reference VQT5J41 21 Specifications ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer. AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power : Stereo mode Front ch (non-simultaneous drive) 40 W per channe...

Page 22 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Products Limited Warranty; Online Repair Request; Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

22 VQT5J41 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage(For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the leng...

Page 24 - Printed in China; Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic Corporation 2014 Printed in China Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation of North America VQT5J41 F0314KE0 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the Eur...