SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Owner’s Manual 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. If you have any questions contact U.S.A.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 2 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM WARNING Unit ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, j Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. j Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. j Use only the recommended accessories. j Do not remove covers. j Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Page 3 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 4 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 2 Before use Accessories ......................................................................................................... 5 Unit care ............................................................................................................... 5 Control reference guide ................................................
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 5 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Before use SU-HTB15 Speaker system SB-HTB15 Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 6 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Control reference guide Active subwoofer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Active subwoofer (front) 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 7 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 8 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Getting started Step 1 Selecting the placement method ≥These are examples of placement methods.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 10 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 11 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ To make sure that the speaker cable is connected to the correct speaker, match the color of the speaker connector with the color 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 12 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 13 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 14 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 15 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 16 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 17 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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 (529/32q) ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 18 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Step 3 Connections ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate owner’s manual. Do not connect the AC power supply cord 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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., Video game console HDMI OUT e.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 21 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Speaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same color. A RED Front speaker (Rch) B WHITE Front speaker (Lch) Active subwoofer Getting started AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete. A To a household AC outlet Active subwoofer ≥The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is in standby mode (0.05 W).
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 22 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Operations 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 Wednesday, June 8, 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 3:33 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 24 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM 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 system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 25 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Reference 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 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” on page 31 if you reside in Canada. To return to the factory preset.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 ≥ If the connections are correct, there might be a problem with the cables. Redo the connections with different cables. ≥ Check the audio output settings on the connected device. ≥ If the HDMI 2 indicator flashes and there is no audio output, try the following. 1 Turn the connected device off and then on. 2 Turn off this system, remove the HDMI cable, then reconnect the HDMI cable and turn this system back on.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 28 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 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 FTC output power 1.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 30 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM 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-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 31 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 3:33 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
SC-HTB15PP_VQT3Q59_eng.book Page 32 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3:33 PM -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
