SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB770 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 3 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 CAUTION THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: Unit ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Unit care ∫ Clean this system with a soft, dry cloth ≥ When dirt is heavy, wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥ When cleaning the speakers, use a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or other materials (towels, etc.) that can fall apart. Small grains may get stuck inside the speaker cover. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Table of contents Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................................. 6 This system (SC-HTB770) ......................................................................................................... 6 Accessories ................................................................................................................................
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM 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.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Control reference guide This system (Front) 4 5 6 1 2 3 Main unit 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.
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SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 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 the speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Step 2 Assembling the speakers When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally The speakers can be wall mounted by drilling screws into the wall, etc. Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Connect the speaker cables. 45 Push White Red Green A Right speaker connector B Center speaker connector C Left speaker connector 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. 2 Press into the groove. Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Wall mount the speakers: Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s). Red connector: The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side. White connector: The speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the left side. White Red A Right speaker connector B Left speaker connector DO ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Place the front speakers vertically The speakers can be wall mounted by drilling screws into the wall, etc. Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg (72.8 lbs). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥For details about the required screws, refer to the diagram below the step “Drive a screw into the wall.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Assemble the center speaker: Connect the speaker cable. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. A Center speaker connector 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Green Push Assemble the front speakers: Attach the stand neck. ≥ The two front speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. A Screw (supplied) ≥ Tighten securely.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm (25/32q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Front speakers A At least 30 mm (1 3/16q) B ‰4.0 mm (5/32q) C ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Fit the speaker(s) securely onto the screw(s). Red connector: The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side. White connector: The speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the left side. White Red A Left speaker connector B Right speaker connector DO Front speaker DO NOT Center speaker ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the leg stands ∏ 2 Front speakers ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables WHITE: Left RED: Right GREEN: Center ∏ 1 Metal bracket ∏ 2 Leg stands ∏ 6 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 24. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet ∏ 2 Front speakers ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables WHITE: Left RED: Right GREEN: Center ∏ 1 Metal bracket ∏ 2 Support legs ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Speaker feet ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 24. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Place the front speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Front speakers ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables WHITE: Left RED: Right GREEN: Center ∏ 2 Stand necks ∏ 2 Speaker bases ∏ 2 Side caps ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Speaker feet ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 24. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Assemble the front speakers: Attach the stand neck. ≥ The two front speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. A Screw (supplied) ≥ Tighten securely. Assemble the front speakers: Insert the speaker cable through the speaker base and connect the speaker cables. ≥ Be sure to insert the speaker cable through the threading hole as indicated in the illustration.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Assemble the front speakers: Attach the speaker base. ≥ The two front speakers are interchangeable. ≥ Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Screw (supplied) ≥ Tighten securely. Press into the groove. Red connector: The speaker attached to the red connector cable is to be placed on the right side. White connector: The speaker attached to the white connector cable is to be placed on the left side.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Additional speaker fall prevention measures To prevent the speakers from falling, it is recommended, as an additional protection measure, to attach the speakers to the wall or table with a fall prevention cord (hereafter “cord”).
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM When attaching the speakers vertically Wall mounting On a table A Cord§1, 2 B Screw eye C Wall D Approx. 150 mm (5 29/32q) §1 If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 10 mm (13/32q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45o (as illustrated above).
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Step 3 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. ∫ HDMI ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 32) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Connection with other devices 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 (> 26). HDMI OUT e.g., Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT e.g., Set top box AUX2 (HDMI3) BD/DVD (HDMI1) AUX1 (HDMI2) AV IN HDMI OUT e.g.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Speaker cable connection Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. 6 R 6 CENTER 6 L DIGITAL AUDIO IN SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS 6 R AC IN 6 CEN TER 6 L A RED Right speaker connector SPE AK ERS /HA UTPAR LEU RS B GREEN Center speaker connector C WHITE Left speaker connector AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are completed.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 29 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Active subwoofer wireless connection Preparation ≥ Turn on the main unit. Press [BÍ CI]. 11:33 AM Bluetooth® connection By using the Bluetooth® connection, you can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device from this system wirelessly. Preparation ≥ Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near the main unit. Bluetooth® pairing Press [ ] to select “ ”.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 30 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Using this system 11:33 AM Operations Adjust the volume and sound effect level. Preparation ≥ Turn on the active subwoofer. ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ To adjust the volume of this system Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100§ ∫ To adjust the dialog effect level DIALOG LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR LINK MODE SOUND ----PAIRING This setting will change the level of the Clearmode dialog effect.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ To change the applied effect, refer to “Sound modes”. (> right) e.g., Image of 3D sound field Sound modes By changing the sound mode, it is possible to enjoy the sound that is suitable to the TV program or image from the connected device. ∫ To select the sound mode Press [SOUND].
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Advanced operations Audio format indicator To display the current audio format. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec. ≥ The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec. “STADIUM” indicator blinks: Dolby Digital is the audio format. “MUSIC” indicator blinks: DTS is the audio format. “CINEMA” indicator blinks: PCM is the audio format. Audio format is not indicated when “ source.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 34 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Bluetooth® communication mode You can select different modes to suit the type of connections with emphasis on connectivity or high quality audio. ≥ Make sure that a Bluetooth® device is already paired with this system. (> 29) Press [ ] to select “ ”. ≥ “ ” indicator will blink slowly. If the indicator lights, a Bluetooth® device is already connected with this system. Disconnect it. (> 29) Press [ ] to display the current mode.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Others ∫ Remote control code When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s remote control, change the remote control code on this system and the remote control. Preparation ≥ Turn off all other Panasonic products. ≥ Turn on the main unit. Change the remote control code to code 2: 1 Aim the remote control at the main unit’s remote control sensor. 2 Press and hold [MUTE] and [ ] on the remote control for more than 4 sec.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 36 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 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 42 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” on page 43 if you reside in Canada.
Page 37 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 The sound is interrupted. ≥ The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range. Bring the Bluetooth® device closer to the main unit. ≥ Remove any obstacle between the main unit and the device. ≥ Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering. Bring the Bluetooth® device closer to the main unit and distance it from the other devices. ≥ Select “MODE1” for stable communication.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center ch (C ch) 60 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer ch 120 W per channel (8 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 300 W FTC output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front ch (L, R ch) 25 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz to 20 kHz, 1.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 39 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Power consumption SPEAKER GENERAL Main unit: 37 W Active subwoofer: 20 W In standby condition Main unit (When the other connected devices are turned off): Approx. 0.25 W Active subwoofer (Power switch release): Approx. 0.2 W Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Dimensions (WkHkD) Main unit 310 mmk45 mmk188 mm (12 3/16qk1 12/16qk7 6/16q) Active subwoofer 180 mmk408 mmk306 mm (7 3/32qk16 1/16qk12 1/16q) Mass (Weight) Main unit Approx. 1.
SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 40 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM 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 BD/DVD indicator blinks§2 and sound mode indicators light up in sequence for 1 minute.
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SC-HTB770PPC_RQT9778-1P_mst.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:33 AM -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.