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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. customers only) RQT9778-1P...
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. WARNING Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
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Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or operation. throw into fire. Responsible Party: ≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local Panasonic Corporation of North America authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of One Panasonic Way, disposal. Secaucus, NJ 07094...
The range can decrease depending on the environment, Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. obstacles or interference. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ∫ Interference from other devices ≥ This system may not function properly and troubles VIERA Link™...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................2 Unit care ........................... 4 ® About Bluetooth ......................4 Before use Supplied items ......................... 6 This system (SC-HTB770) ......................6 Accessories ..........................6 Control reference guide ....................7 This system (Front) ........................7 This system (Rear) ........................
≥ 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 This system (SC-HTB770) ∏...
Control reference guide This system (Front) Active subwoofer Main unit Standby/on switch (Í/I) Sound mode indicators §1 Press to switch the unit from on to standby G STANDARD indicator mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit Lights when STANDARD is the current is still consuming a small amount of power.
This system (Rear) AUX2 AUX1 BD/DVD (HDMI3) (HDMI2) (HDMI1) (ARC) AV IN AV OUT AUX2 AUX1 BD/DVD (HDMI3) (HDMI2) (HDMI1) (ARC) AV IN AV OUT AC IN terminal ( AUX2 terminal ( Speaker terminals ( AUX1 terminal ( TV terminal ( BD/DVD terminal ( AUX3 terminal ( HDMI OUT terminal (ARC compatible) (...
Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. DIALOG LEVEL ∫ To replace a button-type battery Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) INPUT LINK MODE SELECTOR SOUND ---- PAIRING Turn the main unit on or off ( Adjust the dialog effect level ( Adjust the output level of the active subwoofer (bass sound) (...
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 12 Place the front speakers vertically Page 15 When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the leg stands Page 19...
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.
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.
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Connect the speaker cables. Push White Green 1 Insert the wire fully. A Right speaker connector r: White B Center speaker connector s: Blue line C Left speaker connector ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
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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 A Right speaker connector B Left speaker connector...
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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.
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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.
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Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm ( q) of space above and on each side of the speaker to allow enough space for fitting the speaker. ≥...
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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. ...
When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the leg stands ∏ 2 Front ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables speakers WHITE: Left RED: Right GREEN: Center ∏ 1 Metal ∏ 2 Leg stands ∏ 6 Screws bracket ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 24.
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Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet ∏ 2 Front ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables speakers 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.
Place the front speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Front ∏ 1 Center speaker ∏ 3 Speaker cables speakers WHITE: Left RED: Right GREEN: Center ∏ 2 Stand necks ∏ 2 Speaker bases ∏ 2 Side caps ∏ 6 Screws ∏...
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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.
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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. Align the projecting parts with the holes on the speaker. Press into the groove.
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”). ≥ Consultation with a qualified installation specialist concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support is recommended ( 13, 17).
When attaching the speakers vertically Wall mounting On a table A Cord C Wall §1, 2 B Screw eye D Approx. 150 mm (5 §1 If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 10 mm ( q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45...
32) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Connection with the TV Verify if the TV’s HDMI terminal is labeled “HDMI (ARC)”.
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).
Speaker cable connection Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. CENTER DIGITAL AUDIO SPEAKERS/HAUT-PARLEURS AC IN C E N T E R S P E E R S / H A U T - P A R L E U ...
Active subwoofer wireless Bluetooth connection ® connection By using the Bluetooth connection, you can listen ® Preparation to the sound from the Bluetooth audio device ® from this system wirelessly. ≥ Turn on the main unit. Preparation Press [BÍ CI]. ≥...
Using this system Adjust the volume and sound effect level. Preparation ≥ Turn on the active subwoofer. ∫ To adjust the volume of this system ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100 §...
5.1ch. Produces a highly realistic sound “STADIUM” Adding to the Dolby Virtual for live broadcasts of sports. Speaker effect, Panasonic has Re-creates the sound of musical applied its own sound field “MUSIC” instruments and songs with an controlling technology to expand 3D surround expansive sound.
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. (for HDAVI Control 3 or later) ≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible by adding time-lag to the audio output, enabling you to with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
Advanced operations Audio format indicator Auto gain control To display the current audio format. With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. The output will be reduced automatically when the input Press and hold [SOUND] for more than exceeds a certain level. 4 sec.
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Bluetooth communication Using the Dolby Virtual ® mode Speaker effect You can select different modes to suit the type of Depending on your preference, It is possible to turn off the connections with emphasis on connectivity or high quality 3D surround effect and the clear-mode dialog effect. audio.
∫ Remote control code ∫ To turn off VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s remote control, change the remote control code on this When “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment does not system and the remote control.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If HDMI 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 This system does not operate correctly.
“HDMI (ARC)”. If not, connect using the optical is connected properly. digital audio cable. ( ≥ If the main unit is connected to a Panasonic TV and turned on using the button on the main unit or the After turning the subwoofer on, it immediately remote control, sound might not be output from this turns off.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION RMS output power: Dolby Digital Mode Front speakers Front ch (L, R ch) 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex type) 60 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ Center ch (C ch) Woofer 5.7 cm (2...
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GENERAL SPEAKER GENERAL Power consumption Main unit: 37 W For wall mounting layout Active subwoofer: 20 W Horizontal placement In standby condition Dimensions 1230 mmk68 mmk41 mm Main unit (When the other connected devices (WkHkD) are turned off): Approx. 0.25 W Mass (Weight) 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs) Vertical placement of front speakers...
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 and sound mode §2 indicators light up in sequence for 1 minute.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America is attributable to acts of God.
Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original...
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For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. Panasonic Consumer Marketing Panasonic Canada Inc. Company of North America, 5770 Ambler Drive Division of Panasonic Corporation of Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 North America www.panasonic.ca One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...