printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 1 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTE180 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. “EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 2 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. Your system and the illustrations can look differently. Safety precautions WARNING! CAUTION! Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. – Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 3 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Caution for AC mains lead About Bluetooth® (For the AC mains plug of three pins) 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.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 4 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Placement When the TV is less than 50 kg, and the pedestal of the TV is within 700 mm (width) by 365 mm (depth), you can put the TV on top of the system. Note: • Do not put the system in a metal cabinet. • Keep other 2.4 GHz frequency band electronic devices such as wireless router, cordless phone, etc. at least 2 m away from this system to avoid wireless interference.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 5 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Overview of controls A Standby/on switch [`], [1] 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.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 6 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Making the connections Switch off all equipment before connection. Components and cables are sold separately. Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Connecting the TV █ Connect an ARC compatible TV Note: The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” when connected with a Panasonic TV (Z“Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)”).
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 7 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Connecting an HDMI compatible device Connecting other equipment (AUX) You can connect a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, etc. and listen to the audio through this system. You can connect other equipment such as Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, game console, set-top box, etc. and listen to the audio through this system. HDMI cable Audio cable HDMI OUT e.g.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 8 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Bluetooth® connection You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly through Bluetooth®. Preparation • Switch on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and put the device near the system. • Press [`] to switch on the system. █ Pairing a device 1 2 3 Press [ ] to select “BLUETOOTH”. If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 3. Press and hold [ ] until “PAIRING” is shown. Select “SC-HTE180” from the Bluetooth® menu of the device.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 9 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Basic control Sound menu Preparation Switch on the TV and/or connected device. 1 1 2 2 Press [INPUT] repeatedly to select the source. TV 3 BD/DVD AUX BLUETOOTH Press [R, T] repeatedly to select the desired setting and then press [OK]. SOUND MODE Press [ VOL ] to adjust the volume of the system.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 10 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM AGC LOW VOL MODE Auto gain control prevents sudden loud sound by reducing the sound level automatically when the input is too high. ON OFF Enhance the dialogue in low volume condition. ON OFF Select “OFF” to cancel this effect if the dialogue does not sound natural in low volume condition. Setup Menu 1 2 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select the setup item. Press [R, T] repeatedly to select the desired setting and then press [OK].
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 11 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”) 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.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 12 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. █ Common problems No sound. • • • • • • • • • Check the connections. Change the cables if the connections are correct. Increase the volume of the system. Check the audio output settings on the connected device.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 13 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM System memory reset For the United Kingdom and Ireland Reset the memory when the following situations occur: • There is no response when buttons are pressed. • You want to clear and reset the memory contents. 1 2 3 While the system is switched on, press and hold [1] on the main unit for a minimum of 4 seconds. “RESET” is shown. Release [1]. Switch off the system and then switch it on again.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 14 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Specifications █ Amplifier section █ Speaker section RMS output power: Dolby Digital mode Front Ch 30 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Subwoofer Ch 60 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 120 W Front speaker (built-in) Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Full range 3.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 15 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Limited Warranty (Only For Australia) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
printing RQT9937-B_en.fm Page 16 Monday, February 10, 2014 3:50 PM Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
