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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.
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Included Installation Instructions
The
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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 Read these instructions. WARNING 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. Unit 4 Follow all instructions. ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or prod
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 3 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE CAUTION U.S.A. Unit FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 candles, on this unit. of the FCC Rules. Placement These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ≥ To reduce the risk of f
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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 ..............................
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 5 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM ≥ 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. Supplied items This system [HTB70] [HT
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 6 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Control reference guide This system (Front) 456 1 2 3 7 B TV indicator 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) Lights green when the TV is the audio source Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or C BD/DVD indicator vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still Lights amber when the device connected to the consuming a small amount of power. BD/DVD terminal is the audio source 2 Adjust the volume of this system §1 3 Sele
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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. 3 1 2 4 ∫ To replace a button-type battery 5 Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) INPUT SELECTOR SOUND 6 8 7 1 Turn the main unit on or off ( 18) 2 Adjust the dialog effect level ( 18) 3 Adjust the output level of the subwoofer (bass sound) ( 18) 4 Adjust the volume of this system ( 18) 5 Mute the sound ( 18) 6 Select the input sou
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 8 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Step 1 Selecting the placement method ≥Choose a placement method that suits you best. The main unit When placing the main unit in a rack or on a table o Angle 1: 0 tilt ≥Speaker angle indicator lights green. Page 10 [HTB70] [A] Raised by using the basic stands o [HTB70] Angle 2: Tilted at 30 ≥Speaker angle indicator lights amber. o [B] Tilted by using 30 stands Page 10 o [HTB70] Angle 3: Tilted at 80 ≥Speaker angle indic
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 9 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Safety Precautions Professional installation is required. The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist. PANASONIC DISCLAIMS ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR INCORRECT HANDLING. ≥ Be sure to install the main unit as indicated within this Owner’s Manual. ≥ Attach using techniques suited to the structure and mat
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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] o ∏ 2 Basic stands ∏ 2 30 stands o ∏ 2 Screws with ∏ 2 80 stands washer Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord ...................................................................................................................
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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. o o [A]: With basic stands [B]: With 30 stands [C]: With 80 stands e.g., With basic stands A Screw (supplied) ≥ 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. B Screw eye ≥ Attach at a position capable of supporting over 33 kg (72.8 lbs). ≥
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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. ≥Refer to step 2 for details about the req
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 13 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Attach the wall mount brackets to the wall. 3 A Wall mount bracket (supplied) C At least 30 mm (1 /16q) 5 B Screws D ‰4.0 mm ( /32q) 19 3 E ‰7.5 mm to ‰9.4 mm ( /64q to /8q) F Wall G Wall mount bracket (supplied) Complete all the necessary connections to the main unit. ( 15 to 17) ≥ Connect the AC power supply cord to the main unit, but do not connect it to the household AC outlet until the installation i
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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 N 0cm (0.6 lbf 0ft) to 120 N 0cm (0.9 lbf 0ft). ≥ The safety holders are designed to prevent the main unit from falling off the wall mount bracket. C Screw without washer (su
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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. 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. Connection with other device BD/DVD AU
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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. A Infrared emitter Ir SYSTEM Place the i
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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. Saving energy The main unit is designed
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 18 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Using this system Adjust the volume and sound effect level. Preparation ≥ Turn on the TV and/or connected device. ∫ 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 Clear- DIALOG LEVEL mode dialog effect. ( 19) 1Press [i DIALOG LEVEL j] to display the current level. INPUT 2 While the level is displayed: LINK M
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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. Sound modes ≥ To change the applied effect, refer to “Sound modes”. ( right) By changing the sound mode, it is possible to enjoy the sound that is suitable according to the TV program or e.g., Image of 3D sound field image from connected device. ∫ To select the sound mode Press [SOUND]. “STANDARD” -----#“STADIUM” -----#“MUSIC” ^- “STER
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SC-HTB65_70PPC_RQT9763-1P.book Page 20 Thursday, February 7, 2013 4:24 PM Advanced operations Audio format indicator Auto gain control To display the current audio format. With this function, you can prevent sudden loud sounds. The output will be reduced automatically when the input Press and hold [SOUND] for more than exceeds a certain level. 4 sec. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] ≥ The current audio format is indicated for 5 sec. on the remote control for more than 4sec. “STADIUM” ind
