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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 1 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater Audio System
Model No. SC-HTB550
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada: 1-800-561-5505
P PC
RQT9660-1P
until
2012/04/30
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM 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. Button-type battery (Lithium battery) 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. ≥ Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat o o 3 Heed all w
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 3 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE CAUTION U.S.A. FCC Note: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. against harmful interference in a residential installation. NO USE
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 System (SC-HTB550) ......................................................................................................... 5 Accessories...................................................
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Before use ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ Operations in this Owner’s Manual are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Supplied items System (SC-HTB550) ∏ 1Main unit ∏ 1 Active subwoofer ∏ 2 Front speakers (SU-HTB550) (SB-HWA550) (SB-HTB550) Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system. ∏ 1 Remo
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Control reference guide Main unit and active subwoofer (Front) 1 2 3 7 5 4 6 Main unit Active subwoofer 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) D AUX2 indicator Press to switch the unit from on to standby Lights amber when the device connected to the AUX2 terminal is the audio source mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit ® E Bluetooth indicator is still consuming a small amount of power. ® Lights blue when the Bluetooth device i
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. 3 1 DIALOG LEVEL 2 4 ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the 5 INPUT battery holder. LINK MODE SELECTOR 6 8 ----PAIRING 7 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( 23) 2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 2 Adjust the dialog effect level ( 23) facing upward and then put the battery 3 Adjust the output level of the active
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Getting started Step 1 Selecting the placement method ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally Page 10 Place the speakers vertically Page 12 When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands Page 14 Place the speakers using the support legs Page 15 and speaker feet Place the speakers using the speaker bases Page 16 RQT96
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 9 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Caution ≥ This system is to be used only as indicated in these instructions. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. ≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual. Speaker system ≥Use
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 2 Assembling the speakers When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 1 Speaker joint (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable. 2 4 3 1 A “”
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (as illustrated). White Red 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push A RED: Right speaker channel (R) B WHITE: Left speaker channel (L) ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurement
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 12 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s). DO DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so ≥ In this position, the that the screw is in this speaker will likely fall if position. moved to the left or right. Place the speakers vertically ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 2 Front ornaments (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. 25 ≥ Leave at least 20 mm ( /32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the spe
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 1 Speaker joint (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Stands ∏ 6 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” ( 10). Attac
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 1 Speaker joint (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Support legs ∏ 2 Speaker feet ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” (
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables ∏ 2 Bases (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 6 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following step 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” ( 12). Insert the speaker cable through the base.
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 17 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Back of the base Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Push Press into the groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left. Additional speaker fall prevention
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 18 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement § A Cord C Wall 29 B Screw eye D Approx. 150 mm (5 /32q) ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ. § If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 13 o 10 mm ( /32q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45 (as illustrated above). RQT9
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 3 Connections ≥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” ( 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI c
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SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connection with other devices TM You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system. When the device has an HDMI terminal Preparation ≥Connect the main unit to the TV ( 19). A HDMI cable TM e.g., Blu-ray Disc player e.g., Video game console HDMI OUT HDMI OUT BD/D BD/DVD VD AUX1 AV IN Main unit (HDMI1) (HDMI1) (HDMI2) SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS DIGITAL AUDI
