SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 1 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Owner’s Manual Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB70 SC-HTB65 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) Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 2 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 3 Thursday, February 7, 2013 CAUTION 4:24 PM Unit ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 4 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2 Before use Supplied items ................................................................................................... 5 This system ................................................................................................................................ 5 Accessories ..........................................
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 5 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Before use ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ This Owner’s Manual is applicable to models SC-HTB70 and SC-HTB65. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are of the model SC-HTB70. ≥ 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 6 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 7 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 8 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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 [HTB70] [A] Raised by using the basic stands [HTB70] Angle 2: Tilted at 30o ≥Speaker angle indicator lights amber.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 9 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 10 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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 [HTB70] ∏ 2 Basic stands ∏ 2 30o stands ∏ 2 80o stands ∏ 2 Screws with washer Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord .........................................................................................................................
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 11 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM [HTB70] 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) Getting started e.g., With basic stands ≥ Tighten securely. 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 12 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 13 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 14 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 15 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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. Precautions Connection with the TV OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (TV) A Optical digital audio cable ≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into the terminal.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 16 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM [HTB70] 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 17 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM AC power supply cord connection ≥ Connect only after all other connections are completed. A To a household AC outlet B AC power supply cord (supplied) AC IN ≥This system consumes a small amount of AC power (> 25) 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 18 Thursday, February 7, 2013 Using this system 4:24 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. (> 19) 1 Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to display the current level.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 19 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 20 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Advanced operations Audio format indicator To display the current audio format. Press and hold [SOUND] for more than 4 sec. Auto gain control With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. The output will be reduced automatically when the input exceeds a certain level. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on the remote control for more than 4 sec. ≥ The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 Using the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect Depending on your preference, It is possible to turn off the 3D surround effect and the clear-mode dialog effect. While pressing and holding [SOUND] on the remote control, press and hold [VOL i] on the main unit for more than 4 sec. “STANDARD” indicator blinks: 3D surround effect and clear-mode dialog effect is on. “STEREO” indicator blinks: 3D surround effect and clear-mode dialog effect is off.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 22 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM 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. To return to the factory preset.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 23 Thursday, February 7, 2013 Sound No sound (or image). ≥ Turn muting off. (> 18) ≥ Check the connections to the other device. (> 15) ≥ Make sure that the received audio signal is compatible with this system. (> 25) ≥ Turn this system off and then on again. ≥ 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.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 24 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 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 (> 20) The indicator blinks for 20 sec.
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 27 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 28 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission. ∫ Frequency band used ≥ This system supports Bluetooth® security features. But depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution. ≥ This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth® device.