SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 1 Friday, March 4, 2011 9:20 AM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB520 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. Included Installation Instructions (> 10 to 14) The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 2 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 3 Friday, March 4, 2011 9:20 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 4 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 3 Licenses ................................................................................................................ 3 Before use Accessories .......................................................................................................... 5 Unit care .........................................................
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 5 Friday, February 18, 2011 8:48 AM ≥ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on this unit if the controls are the same.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 6 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Control reference guide This unit and active subwoofer (Front) 1 2 4 3 5 6 PO W ER V O LU M E TV IN P U T SE LE C T O R 1 Standby/on switch (POWER 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-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 7 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM 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-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Step 1 Page 8 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Placement Caution ≥ This unit and the active subwoofer 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.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 9 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM The active subwoofer Place the active subwoofer approx. 30 cm (1113/16z) away from the TV. ≥If the TV is Wifi compatible, place the active subwoofer approx. 2 m (61/2 ft) away from the TV. ∫ When carrying the active subwoofer A Do not hold the active subwoofer from this opening. The parts inside (speaker system) may be damaged. B Always hold the bottom of the active subwoofer when moving it.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 10 Friday, February 18, 2011 8:48 AM When placing the unit on a wall Safety Precautions Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. ≥ Be sure to install this unit as indicated within this Owner’s Manual.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book 1 Page 11 Friday, February 18, 2011 8:48 AM Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Position the unit with at least 50 mm (2q) of space above the unit. If not, it may not be possible to access the buttons on this unit. 275.5 mm (1013/16) 31.5 mm (115/64) 43.5 mm (145/64) 12.5 mm (31/64) 75 mm (215/16) A Wall mount bracket 2 Precautions 1018 mm (3911/16) 252 mm (929/32) 233.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book 6 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ Page 12 Friday, February 18, 2011 8:48 AM Adjust the safety holder with the cord attached (> 11), to fit the projecting parts and screw the safety holder firmly into place. Screw tightening torque: 80 N0cm (17.98 lbf-ft) to 120 N0cm (26.98 lbf-ft). The safety holder is to minimize the possibility of damage and harm, but it does not guarantee this effect. Keep the safety holders out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 13 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM When placing the unit in a rack or on a table Follow the safety measure to prevent the unit from falling. Preparation Commercially available components (not supplied) ≥Fall prevention cord ............................................................................................................................ k 2 ≥Screws to attach fall prevention cord to wall ........................................................................
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 14 Friday, February 18, 2011 8:48 AM When the supplied leg stands are not used 1 Attach a cord (not supplied) to 2 safety holders. ≥ Keep the safety holders out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ Keep the remaining 2 safety holders for later use. A Safety holder (supplied) B Cord (not supplied) C Thread a cord through the holes. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the cord for details.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Step 2 Page 15 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Connections ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate Owner’s Manuals. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. ∫ HDMI The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 20) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the back cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 16 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Connection from an HDMI compatible device You can output the audio signal from the connected HDMI compatible Blu-ray player, DVD player, etc. with this unit and pass the signal through to your TV. Preparation ≥Connect this unit to the TV. (> 15) HDMI AV IN HDMI OUT A E.g.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Step 3 Page 17 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. AC IN AC IN A AC power supply cord (supplied) ≥ Do not use any other AC power supply cord except the supplied one. B To a household AC outlet Saving energy This unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy. ≥ This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 18 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Using this unit Preparation A ≥ Turn on the TV. 1 3 TV BD/DVD D DTS PCM A B C To adjust the volume/ subwoofer level 1 2 Press [Í] to turn on this unit. Press [B Í, C I POWER] on the active subwoofer to turn it on. ≥ Make sure the wireless link indicator lights green. (> 17) 3 Press [TV] or [BD/DVD] to select the audio source.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 19 Friday, March 4, 2011 9:20 AM 3D sound This unit provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. E.g., Image of 3D sound ∫ 3D Surround Even though there are no surround speakers, a surround effect is obtained by the use of Dolby Virtual Speaker.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 20 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 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 unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the Owner’s Manual for connected equipment for operational details.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 21 Friday, February 11, 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” on page 27 if you reside in Canada.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 22 Friday, February 11, 2011 If operations become unstable when connected to a non-Panasonic HDMI compatible device, connect using an optical digital audio cable. (> 15) Turn VIERA Link off. 1 Press and hold [MUTE] on the remote control and [VOLUME s] on this unit for more than 2 sec. D, DTS and ≥ The setting is changed when the PCM indicators blink. 2 After the setting has changed, turn off and then on all the connected devices.
Page 23 Friday, February 11, 2011 There is no audio. The power of the unit turns off automatically. (When this unit detects a problem, a safety measure is activated and this unit automatically switches to standby mode.) ≥ There is a problem with the amplifier. ≥ Is the volume extremely high? If so, lower the volume. ≥ Is this unit placed in an extremely hot place? If so, move the unit to a cooler place and wait a few moments and then try to turn it on again.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 24 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Specifications GENERAL Power consumption: SPEAKER SECTION This unit: 25 W Active Subwoofer: 21 W Digital transmitter: 1.2 W Power consumption in standby mode: This unit: Approx. 0.18 W Active Subwoofer: Approx. 0.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 25 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 26 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 27 Friday, February 11, 2011 11:25 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
SC-HTB520PP_RQTX1278-Y.book Page 28 Friday, March 4, 2011 9:20 AM THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: 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.