SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Operating Instructions VOLUME %DIGITAL %PL 2 TUNE 2 INPUT SELECTOR MENU H. BASS DOWN UP PHONES Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HT17 SC-HT15 Table of contents SC-HT17 for continental Europe and the United Kingdom Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) Placement (“EB” area code model only) Before use 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.
Page 3 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 4 1 Step Supplied accessories Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Speaker setup Speaker stands with long cables Stand bases Speaker stands SC-HT17 (x 2) SC-HT17 (x 2) SC-HT17 (x 4) SC-HT15 (x 2) SC-HT15 (x 2) Speaker setup Step 1 Front and surround speaker assembly • To prevent damage or scratches, lay a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. • For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. 1 1 Attach the pipe to the base. Thread the speaker cable through the base.
Sticker sheet 1 xxxxxx xxx 2 xxxxxx xxx 1 xxxxxx xxx xxxxxx xxx xxxxxx xxx xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 5 (x 1) Step 1 5 1 Connect the speaker cables. 2 Press the speaker cable into the groove. 3 Thread the excess cable. Speaker setup Copper Silver 4 xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 3 3 Connect the speaker cables.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 6 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Speaker setup 10:57 AM Supplied accessories Rubber pads SC-HT17 SC-HT15 Placement and connections of speakers 1 Place the speakers. Step 1 e.g., SC-HT17 Front speaker (L) Center speaker SC-HT15 Front speaker (R) Surround speakers Speaker setup Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Place on a shelf or rack. Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm 2 Page 7 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer. Subwoofer Speaker setup Step 1 SC-HT17 SC-HT15 Copper Silver 4 1 FRONT (L) FRONT (R) 6Ω FRONT 2 4Ω SURROUND 4Ω CENTER 3 Copper Silver 5 2 1 4 3 R L R L SURROUND (R) SURROUND (L) Note CENTER Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2 Step 10:57 AM Home theater connections Other accessories Stereo phono cable (not included) Left Right Video connection cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not included) S-Video cable (not included) Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Page 9 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Supplied accessories 11:07 AM System cable AC mains lead or (x 1) Changing the digital input settings You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change the settings (è page 13). or (x 1) Notes on digital input This unit can decode the following signals: • Dolby Digital, DTS • PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Step Page 10 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM 3 Other connections Other accessories Stereo phono cable (not included) Left Right Video connection cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) S-Video cable (not included) DVD recorder or VCR SC-HT17 S-VIDEO terminals Use this connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO terminals.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Changing the digital input settings You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change the settings (è page 13). Note • Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS. • Do not bend the optical fibre cable.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 12 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna Supplied accessories Other connections (x 1) (x 1) Stereo phono cable (not included) Left Right Other accessories Antenna plug adapter (For the United Kingdom) (x 1) Video connection cable (not included) Antennas FM indoor antenna (included) For best reception FM outdoor antenna (not included) • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Step Page 13 4 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Settings Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions. DR COMP è See page 21 A/D ATT è See page 21 INPUT SELECTOR 2 TUNE MENU 2 DISTANCE è See below D-INPUT è See below Switch on. VOLUME %DIGITAL %PL 2 2 TUNE INPUT SELECTOR MENU H.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 14 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Settings Adjusting speaker output level RECEIVER AV SYSTEM ^ ^ DVD PLAYER TV ANALOG 6CH DVD DRIVE SELECT RECORDER - TUNER/ -BAND VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH VOLUME 7 8 9 -/-- DIRECT TUNING > 10 0 DISC = SLOW/SEARCH SKIP u i t y STOP PAUSE PLAY g h q FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL DVD REC REC REC MODE TV VOL TV TV/AV MUTING - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 15 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Basic operations ENTER SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST VOLUME %DIGITAL %PL 2 TUNE 2 INPUT SELECTOR MENU H. BASS UP DOWN TONE/ BALANCE 2 3 INPUT SELECTOR Switch on. Select input. TUNER GAME/AUX DVD TV TV VOL TV TV/AV MUTING - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS PHONES 1 RETURN TV VOL DVD REC REC REC MODE EFFECT OFF 4 -LEVEL/ -TEST /L /R SFC MUSIC %PL AV/MOVIE VOLUME Start play of the source.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Control guide Main unit Standby indicator [^] [% DIGITAL, % PL II, dts] [H.BASS] When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. Lights to indicate the source’s input signal and decoding format used. % DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources % PL II: Dolby Pro LogicII decoder is being used dts: DTS sources For enhancing the bass sound.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 17 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Remote control and Subwoofer This page describes the buttons used to control this unit. See the guide starting page 23 for the buttons that control other units. [^, RECEIVER] SC-HT17 Standby/on button. [DVD PLAYER, –ANALOG 6CH] [TV] [DVD RECORDER] [VCR] [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] radio frequencies SC-HT15 and [ ≧ 10, -/--] To enter two digit channels. [DISC, DIRECT TUNING] To enable selection of radio stations by frequency.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 18 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM The radio MENU RECEIVER AV SYSTEM ^ ^ DVD PLAYER TV ANALOG 6CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -/-- DIRECT TUNING DISC 0 CH > 10 = VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - TUNER/ -BAND VOLUME CH %DIGITAL %PL VOLUME 0 DISC 2 TUNE t PAUSE PHONES g h y q FUNCTIONS TOP MENU 1 2 - TUNER/ -BAND RETURN TV VOL DVD REC REC REC MODE TV VOL TV TV/AV - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS EFFECT /L Select “TUNER”.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 19 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM The radio MENU 2 2 TUNE VOLUME %DIGITAL %PL 2 TUNE 2 INPUT SELECTOR MENU H. BASS DOWN UP PHONES RDS broadcasts 1. Press [MENU] to select “DISPLAY”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “FREQ”, “RDS PS”, or “RDS PTY”. 3. Press [MENU].
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 20 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Other functions 7 8 9 -/-- DIRECT TUNING > 10 0 DISC = SLOW/SEARCH SKIP u i t y STOP PAUSE PLAY g h q FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU ENTER SUBWOOFER H. BASS MUTING SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL DVD REC REC REC MODE INPUT MODE MUTING - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS TONE/ BALANCE VOLUME TV VOL TV TV/AV OFF EFFECT %PL -LEVEL/ -TEST /L - H.BASS/ -C.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 21 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Other functions TOP MENU 2 TUNE 2 INPUT SELECTOR ENTER MENU INPUT MODE SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL DVD REC REC REC MODE TV VOL TV TV/AV MUTING - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS TONE/ BALANCE VOLUME OFF EFFECT %PL -LEVEL/ -TEST /L /R SFC MUSIC AV/MOVIE %DIGITAL %PL 2 TUNE 2 INPUT SELECTOR MENU H.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 22 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Making a recording Other functions TOP MENU ENTER INPUT SELECTOR SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL TV TV/AV MUTING - H.BASS/ INPUT MODE SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS TONE/ BALANCE OFF EFFECT %PL /L -LEVEL/ -TEST /R SFC MUSIC %DIGITAL %PL AV/MOVIE /L INPUT SELECTOR /R Center Width Control "C-WDTH" You can adjust the effect of MUSIC and PANORAMA with the center width control.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 23 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Remote control operation guide This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisual components that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. (è page 25) Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations.
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SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 25 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Using this remote control to operate equipment manufactured by Panasonic, Technics, and other companies It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette players, and DVD players. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as follows.
SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 26 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit as described or if something not listed here occurs, contact your dealer. Common problems No power. • Ensure the AC mains lead and system cable are connected. 9 No sound. • • • • • • 15 7-12 15 13 9 21 “F76” appears on the display, and the unit turns off. “FAN LOCK” appears on the display. “F 70” appears on the display. Turn the volume up.
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SC-HT17EB-EN.fm Page 28 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:57 AM CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
