SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB15 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Safety precautions WARNING Unit ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. jUse only the recommended accessories. jDo not remove covers. jDo not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Page 3 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the United Kingdom and Ireland) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied 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 replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Table of Contents Safety precautions .............................................................................................. 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................................................ 3 Before use Accessories ......................................................................................................... 5 Unit care .......................................................
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB15 for variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these Operating Instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Control reference guide Active subwoofer 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 (For South East Asia and the Middle East) 13 12 Active subwoofer (front) 1 2 3 4 5 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. 1 2 3 4 ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the battery holder.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Step 1 Selecting the placement method ≥ These are examples of placement methods.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Caution ≥ The active subwoofer and supplied speakers are 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Step 2 Assembling the speakers When placing the speakers on a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws A (Large) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ≥ 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the colour of the speaker connector with the colour of the L/R indicator on the speaker label so as not to connect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Push 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Place the speakers vertically ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ≥ 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 2 Stands ∏ 6 Screws A (Large) ≥ 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Place the speakers using the speaker feet ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws A (Large) ∏ 3 Speaker feet A: B: ≥ 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).
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Place the speakers using the base stands ∏ 1 Speaker (L) ∏ 1 Speaker (R) ∏ 2 Bases ∏ 2 Screws B (Small) ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ≥ 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.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Pull the cable straight along the line and slide into the groove. ≥ Be sure to place the cable under the projecting part. Push Back of the base Press into the groove.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Getting started Vertical placement A Cord (not supplied) B Screw eye (not supplied) C Wall D Approx. 150 mm ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Step 3 Connections ≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
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SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Connection with HDMI compatible devices 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 ≥ Connect this system to the TV. (> 18, 19) Active subwoofer HDMI OUT e.g.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Speaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same colour. A RED Front speaker (Rch) B WHITE Front speaker (Lch) Active subwoofer Getting started AC mains lead connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. (For South East Asia and the Middle East) Before connecting the AC mains lead Set the voltage.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM 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] to adjust the volume of the speakers. ≥ Volume range: 1 to 100§ Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to adjust the subwoofer level (bass sound).
Page 23 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 3D sound 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. e.g., Image of 3D sound field 2:34 PM Audio output modes As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player, etc.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? 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. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Advanced operations The following settings are unnecessary under general usage conditions of the system. ∫ 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 current setting is flashing, press [HDMI 1/2] to change the setting.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 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, consult your dealer for instructions. To return to the factory preset. While this system is on, press [Í/I] on the active subwoofer for more than 4 sec. (All the indicators will blink twice when the active subwoofer is reset.
Page 27 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Sound No sound (or image). ≥ Turn muting off. (> 22) ≥ Check the connections to the other devices. (> 18 to 20) ≥ Make sure that the received audio signal is compatible with this system. (> 6) ≥ Turn this system off and then on again. ≥ If this system is connected to the TV with only an HDMI cable, make sure that the TV’s HDMI terminal is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical digital audio cable.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM 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. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (> 26) if the indicators do not light as illustrated below. Indicator Description The indicators blink from left to right (i) or from right to left (s).
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power 10 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer ch 120 W per channel (100 Hz, 3 ≠) Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠) Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 240 W TERMINAL SECTION HDMI This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM Safety information for customers in Finland and Norway NORSK ADVARSEL SUOMI VAROITUS Produkt Laite ≥ For å redusere faren for brann, elektrisk støt eller skade på apparatet: jUtsett ikke produktet for regn, fukt, drypping eller sprut. jIkke plasser objekter som er fylt med væske, som vaser, på apparatet. jBruk kun anbefalt tilbehør. jFjern ikke deksler.
SC-HTB15EGEBGNGS_VQT3R83.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:34 PM \For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Ireland\customers\ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
