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Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB8 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Included Installation Instructions The installation work should be done by a qualified installation specialist. (...
Safety precautions Table of contents WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit ≥ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, ≥...
Caution for AC Mains About Bluetooth ® Lead Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised (For the AC mains plug of three pins) during a wireless transmission. For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
Table of contents Safety precautions..................... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead................3 About Bluetooth ® ....................3 Before use Supplied items ....................5 This system ..........................5 Accessory ........................... 5 Control reference guide ..................6 This system (Front)........................6 This system (Rear) ........................6 Remote control ...........................
Before use ≥ The illustrations shown may differ from your unit. ≥ These operation instructions are applicable to model SC-HTB8 for variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the model for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Control reference guide This system (Front) Standby/on switch (Í/I) Input selector indicators §1 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or A TV indicator vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still Lights green when the TV is the audio source consuming a small amount of power.
Remote control ∫ Before using for the first time Remove the insulation sheet A. SURROUND INPUT CLEAR VOICE ∫ To replace a button-type battery Battery type: CR2025 (Lithium battery) Turn the main unit on or off ( Turn the surround effect on or off ( Turn the clear voice effect on or off ( Select the input source ( “TV”...
Step 1 Connections Getting started ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are completed. Connection with the TV DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL OUT A Optical digital audio cable ≥...
” indicator flashes quickly, go to step 3. Press and hold [ ] until the “ ” indicator flashes quickly. ≥ If the “ ” indicator flashes slowly, repeat step 2. Select “SC-HTB8” from the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth menu. ®...
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 operating Instructions.
Selecting the placement method Choose a placement method that suits you best. When placing the main unit on a rack or on a table ≥ Place the main unit on a flat and horizontal surface. Page 12 ≥ Place the main unit in front of the TV pedestal.
When placing the main unit on a rack or on a table Additionally required accessories (commercially available) ≥Fall prevention cord ........................k 1 ≥Screw eye (to attach the fall prevention cord)................k 1 ≥ Use commercially available screws that are capable of supporting over 33 kg. ≥...
When attaching the main unit to a wall Make sure that the screw used and the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 kg. The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary with each installation. ≥Refer to step 3 for details about the required screws.
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Drive a screw into the wall. ≥ Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥ Leave at least 20 mm of space above of the main unit to allow enough space for fitting the main unit. ≥...
Using this system Operations 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 § INPUT SURROUND ∫ To set the surround mode CLEAR VOICE ---- PAIRING...
While the setting is displayed, press [CLEAR VOICE] to select the setting. ∫ Remote control code When other Panasonic devices respond to this system’s ≥ The setting changes each time [CLEAR VOICE] is pressed. remote control, change the remote control code on this ≥...
For some built-in Bluetooth devices, you have to set the ® change the remote control code, refer to page 16. audio output to “SC-HTB8” manually. Read the operating instructions for the device for details. General operation The sound is interrupted.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Indicator illumination The indicators display the condition of this system by flashing. The indicator patterns illustrated below are displayed during normal operational conditions.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION GENERAL RMS output power : Stereo mode Power consumption Front ch (non-simultaneous drive) 20 W 40 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % THD, 8 ≠) Power consumption in standby mode Total RMS Stereo mode power 80 W Approx.
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Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
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Šis gaminys skirtas bendrajam vartojimui. (3 kategorija.) Ελληνικά Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης (DoC) Slovensko Με την παρούσα, η “Panasonic Corporation” δηλώνει ότι το προϊόν Izjava o skladnosti (DoC) αυτό είναι σύμφωνο με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές S pričujočo izjavo podjetje “Panasonic Corporation” izjavlja, da so διατάξεις...
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Български Samsvarserklæring (DoC) Декларация за съответствие (DoC) “Panasonic Corporation” erklærer at utstyret er i samsvar med de “Panasonic Corporation” декларира, че този продукт съответства grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. на съществените изисквания и другите приложими разпоредби...
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
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