SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 1 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB550 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 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 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 3 Monday, March 5, 2012 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-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 System (SC-HTB550) ......................................................................................................... 5 Accessories...............................................................
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 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 ∏ 2 Front speakers (SB-HTB550) Before use ∏ 1 Active subwoofer (SB-HWA550) Accessories Check the supplied accessories before using the system.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Control reference guide Main unit and active subwoofer (Front) 1 2 3 7 5 4 Main unit Standby/on switch (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-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Remote control Remove the insulation sheet A before using. 3 1 2 4 DIALOG LEVEL 5 6 INPUT LINK MODE SELECTOR ∫ To replace a button-type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B, pull out the battery holder.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 1 Selecting the placement method Getting started ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 9 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM 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. ≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Step 2 Assembling the speakers When attaching the speakers to a wall Place the speakers horizontally ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers. ≥ The two speakers are interchangeable.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Use the “Panasonic” logo to identify the left and right speakers, then connect the cables (as illustrated). White Red Getting started 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push A RED: Right speaker channel (R) B WHITE: Left speaker channel (L) ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Drive a screw into the wall.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 12 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s). DO DO NOT ≥ Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position. ≥ In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right. Place the speakers vertically ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 4 Screws ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. 1 Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line 2 Press into the groove. Push Drive a screw into the wall. A At least 30 mm (1 3/16q) B ‰4.0 mm (5/32q) C ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm (9/32q to 3/8q) D Wall or pillar E 5.5 mm to 6.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM When placing the speakers on a table Place the speakers using the stands ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Stands ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 1 Speaker joint ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” (> 10).
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the support legs and speaker feet ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 1 Speaker joint ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Support legs ∏ 2 Speaker feet ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following steps 1 and 2 of “Place the speakers horizontally” (> 10).
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Place the speakers using the speaker bases ∏ 2 Speakers ∏ 2 Speaker cables (L): WHITE (R): RED ∏ 2 Front ornaments ∏ 6 Screws ∏ 2 Bases ≥For a safety measure to prevent the speakers from falling, refer to page 17. ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform the assembly on it. Assemble the speakers following step 1 of “Place the speakers vertically” (> 12). Insert the speaker cable through the base.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 17 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM Connect the speaker cables. ≥ Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation. Back of the base Insert the wire fully. r: White s: Blue line Push Press into the groove. ≥ Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers’ right, and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers’ left.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 18 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:03 AM When placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement A Cord§ B Screw eye C Wall D Approx. 150 mm (5 29/32q) ≥ Depending on the placement of the speakers, the screwing position of the screw eye may differ. § If the cord cannot be threaded through the holes, try bending the cord in 2 locations, about 10 mm (13/32q) apart from the tip, at an angle of 45o (as illustrated above).
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 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” (> 25) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI Cables. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Connection with other devices You can direct the audio signal from the connected Blu-ray Disc playerTM, DVD player, Set Top Box, etc. to this system. When the device has an HDMI terminal Preparation ≥Connect the main unit to the TV (> 19). A HDMI cable e.g., Blu-ray Disc playerTM e.g.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Speaker cable connection Match the connector shape and connect to the terminals of the same color. A RED Right speaker channel (R) SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS R 6 B WHITE Left speaker channel (L) L Main unit SPEAKERS / HAUT-PARLEURS DIGITAL AUDIO IN AC IN R 6 L AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are complete.
RQT9660~Body_mst.fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Active subwoofer wireless connection Preparation ≥ Turn on the main unit. Press [BÍ CI]. 10:31 AM Bluetooth® connection With the Bluetooth® connection you can output the audio from the connected wireless device. Preparation ≥ Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and place the device near this unit. Pairing a device Press [ , j PAIRING]. ≥ “ ” indicator will blink quickly. Select “SC-HTB550” from the Bluetooth® device’s Bluetooth® menu.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660-1P_mst.book Page 23 Monday, March 5, 2012 Using this unit 11:03 AM Operations Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. Adjust the volume and sound effect level. ∫ To adjust the volume of the system Press [i VOL j]. ≥ Volume range: 1 to 100§ ∫ To adjust the dialog effect level DIALOG LEVEL LINK MODE INPUT SELECTOR ----PAIRING This setting will change the level of the Clearmode dialog effect. (> 24) 1 Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to display the current level.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3D sound 1:55 PM Audio output modes 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 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 playerTM or DVD player, etc.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. (> 19) Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations change the following settings on the connected TV§1. ≥ Set the default speaker settings to this system.
RQT9660~Body_mst.fm Page 26 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:32 AM Advanced operations Changing the dual audio Change the dual audio from main to secondary. Confirm the digital audio output setting on the connected TV or player, etc. is set to “Bitstream”. Press and hold [TV] for more than 2 sec. While the indicator of the current setting is blinking, press [TV] to change the setting.
RQT9660~Body_mst.fm Page 27 Monday, March 5, 2012 Others The following settings are unnecessary under general usage conditions of the system. ∫ Remote control code When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s remote control, change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Troubleshooting 1:55 PM 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 34 if you reside in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “WARRANTY SERVICE” on page 35 if you reside in Canada. To return to the factory preset.
Page 29 Monday, March 5, 2012 Sound from the device is uneven. ≥ The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range. Bring the device closer to the main unit. ≥ Remove any obstacle between the main unit and the device. ≥ Switch off any wireless LAN device. ≥ Select “MODE1” for stable communication. (> 26) Sound No sound (or image). ≥ Turn muting off. (> 23) ≥ Check the connections to the other devices. (> 19, 20) ≥ Make sure that the received audio signal is compatible with this system.
RQT9660~Body_mst.fm Page 30 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:31 AM 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. Refer to “Troubleshooting” (> 28) if the indicators do not light up as illustrated below. Indicator Description 1 The indicators blink simultaneously.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. ∫ Frequency band used This unit uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this device ≥ This system conforms to frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power 10 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer ch 120 W per channel (100 Hz, 8 ≠) Front ch (L, R ch) 60 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 ≠) Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 240 W FTC output power 1.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 SPEAKER GENERAL Horizontal placement using the stands Dimensions (WkHkD) 956 mmk102 mmk74 mm (37 5/8qk4 1/32qk2 29/32q) Mass (Weight) 1.61 kg (3.7 lbs) Horizontal placement using the speaker feet and the support legs Dimensions (WkHkD) 956 mmk78 mmk55 mm (37 5/8qk3 1/16qk2 5/32q) Mass (Weight) 1.57 kg (3.5 lbs) Horizontal placement (for wall mount) Dimensions (WkHkD) 956 mmk75 mmk35 mm (37 5/8qk2 15/16qk1 3/8q) Mass (Weight) 1.54 kg (3.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
SC-HTB550_RQT9660_mst.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:55 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
RQT9660~BCover_mst.fm Page 36 Monday, March 5, 2012 11:40 AM -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.