SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 1 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB170 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) Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 2 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Friday, January 25, 2013 CAUTION 2:48 PM 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 4 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 This system ................................................................................................................................ 5 Accessories ................................................
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 5 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Before use ≥ 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 Precautions This system Before use ∏ Main unit (Speaker) (SC-HTB170) Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using this system.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 6 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Control reference guide This system (Front) 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 1 2 3 Standby/on switch (Í/I) B TV indicator 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-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 7 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 8 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. The main unit When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table Angle 1: 0o tilt ≥Speaker angle indicator lights green. Page 10 [A] Raised by using the basic stands Angle 2: Tilted at 30o ≥Speaker angle indicator lights amber. [B] Tilted by using 30o stands Page 10 Angle 3: Tilted at 80o ≥Speaker angle indicator lights red.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 9 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Safety Precautions ≥ Be sure to install the main unit as indicated within this Owner’s Manual. ≥ Attach using techniques suited to the structure and materials of the installation location. 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 speaker, and may result in the risk of fire.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 10 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Step 2 Placement When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. Supplied accessories ∏ 2 Basic stands ∏ 2 30o stands ∏ 2 80o stands ∏ 2 Screws with washer Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord .........................................................................................................................
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 11 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Attach the stands if necessary. If not, proceed to step 3. [B]: With 30o stands [C]: With 80o stands Precautions [A]: With basic stands A Screw (supplied) ≥ Tighten securely. Getting started e.g., With basic stands Place the main unit in the desired position and attach each cord onto the rack or table. ≥ Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal. B Screw eye ≥ Attach at a position capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 12 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM When attaching the main unit to a wall ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and vertical surface. This unit can be wall mounted using the supplied wall mount brackets, 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. ≥Refer to step 2 for details about the required screws.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 13 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Attach the wall mount brackets to the wall. A Wall mount bracket (supplied) B Screws C D E F G Precautions At least 30 mm (1 3/16q) ‰4.0 mm (5/32q) ‰7.5 mm to ‰9.4 mm (19/64q to 3/8q) Wall Wall mount bracket (supplied) Complete all the necessary connections to the main unit.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 14 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Attach the main unit to the wall mount brackets. A Wall mount bracket (supplied) B Gently move the main unit down onto the wall mount bracket. Screw the safety holder onto the wall mount brackets. ≥ Screw tightening torque: 80 N0cm (0.6 lbf0ft) to 120 N0cm (0.9 lbf0ft). ≥ The safety holders are designed to prevent the main unit from falling off the wall mount bracket.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 15 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Step 3 Connections ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are completed. ∫ HDMI ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 22) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the ARC compatible High Speed HDMI Cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 16 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Connection from an HDMI compatible device You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system. Preparation ≥Connect the main unit to the TV. (> 15) e.g.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 17 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Using the IR Blaster With the IR Blaster connection, it is possible to send the IR signal received by this system’s remote control signal sensor to the TV’s sensor. Use the TV’s remote control within the operation range of this system’s remote control signal sensor. ≥For the operation range, refer to page 7. Connect the jack plug to the main unit’s Ir SYSTEM terminal.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 18 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are completed. AC IN A To a household AC outlet B AC power supply cord (supplied) ≥This system consumes a small amount of AC power (> 30) even when it is turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 19 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Bluetooth® connection By using the Bluetooth® connection, you can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth® audio device from this system wirelessly. Preparation ≥Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near the main unit. Press [ ] to select “ ”. ≥ If the “ ” indicator flashes quickly, go to step 3. Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” indicator flashes quickly.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 20 Friday, January 25, 2013 Using this system 2:48 PM Operations Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. Adjust the volume and sound effect level. ∫ To adjust the volume of this system Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 0 to 100§ ∫ To adjust the dialog effect level This setting will change the level of the Clearmode dialog effect. (> 21) 1 Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to display the current level.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 21 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. ≥ To change the applied effect, refer to “Sound modes”. (> right) e.g., Image of 3D sound field Sound modes By changing the sound mode, it is possible to enjoy the sound that is suitable according to the TV program or image from connected device. ∫ To select the sound mode Press [SOUND].
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 22 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 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. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 23 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Advanced operations Audio format indicator To display the current audio format. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec. ≥ The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec. “STADIUM” indicator blinks: Dolby Digital is the audio format. “MUSIC” indicator blinks: DTS is the audio format. “CINEMA” indicator blinks: PCM is the audio format. Audio format is not indicated when “ source.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 24 Friday, January 25, 2013 Bluetooth® communication mode You can select different modes to suit the type of connections with emphasis on connectivity or high quality audio. ≥ Make sure that a Bluetooth® device is already paired with this system. (> 19) Press [ ] to select “ ”. ≥ “ ” indicator will blink slowly. If the indicator lights, a Bluetooth® device is already connected with this system. Disconnect it. (> 19) Press [ ] to display the current mode.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 25 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Others ∫ Remote control code When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s remote control, change the remote control code on this system and the remote control. Preparation ≥ Turn off all other Panasonic products. ≥ Turn on the main unit. Change the remote control code to code 2: 1 Aim the remote control at the main unit’s remote control sensor. 2 Press and hold [MUTE] and [ ] on the remote control for more than 4 sec.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 26 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Reference 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 31. To return to the factory preset. While the main unit is on, press [Í/I] on the main unit for more than 4 sec.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 27 Friday, January 25, 2013 Pairing cannot be done. Check the Bluetooth® device condition. The device cannot be connected. ≥ The pairing of the device was unsuccessful or the registration has been replaced. Try pairing the device again. (> 19) ≥ This system might be connected to a different device. Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again. The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through this system.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 28 Friday, January 25, 2013 About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. 2:48 PM Unit care ∫ Clean this system with a soft, dry cloth This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ≥ When dirt is heavy, wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 29 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM 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 indicator blinks for 10 sec. ≥ When the Bluetooth® communication is mode 1 (> 24) The indicator blinks for 20 sec.
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SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 31 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
SC-HTB170P_RQT9841-P.book Page 32 Friday, January 25, 2013 2:48 PM -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
