User manual PANASONIC SC-HTB15

[. . . ] For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model. EB EG GN GS VQT3R83 Safety precautions WARNING Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. jDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. [. . . ] [For\the\United\Kingdom, \Ireland, \Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait] BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of AC power, even when it is in standby mode (0. 1 W). In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this system for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with the active subwoofer. 21 VQT3R83 Getting started AC mains lead connection Using this unit Preparation Turn on the TV. Press [Í] to turn on the system. ( 6) If you have selected [HDMI 1/2], make sure to select the TV's input mode for this system and start the playback. Press [i VOL j] to adjust the volume of the speakers. Volume range: 1 to 100§ Press [i SUBWOOFER j] to adjust the subwoofer level (bass sound). Subwoofer levels: 1 to 4§ § The audio format indicators blink from left to right (i) or from right to left (s) while adjusting the speaker volume or the subwoofer level. The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum. If the system does not operate as expected such as sound defects, return the settings to the factory preset and operate the system again. ( 26) Audio format indicator To mute the sound Press [MUTE]. The audio format indicators blink simultaneously while muting. To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume. Muting is cancelled if this system is turned off. If there is sound coming out of the TV's speakers, reduce the volume of the TV to its minimum. If this system is turned off with the volume setting in the greater half (above 50), this system will automatically lower the volume to the middle (50) when the system is turned on. (Refer to page 25 to turn this function off. ) The volume may be displayed on the TV if the active subwoofer is connected to a Panasonic TV capable of displaying this system's volume setting. 22 VQT3R83 3D sound 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 Audio output modes 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 player or DVD player, etc. By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV. Audio output mode Multi-channel mode Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect The effects are applied to all audio sources. The effects are not applied to any audio source. 3D sound Dolby Virtual Speaker With this effect you can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5. 1ch. Adding to the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied its own sound field controlling technology to expand the sound field forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards providing a sound with depth and force that better matches 3D images. Sports commentary and dialogs from TV dramas are heard as if the sound is coming from the TV, giving the feeling that the sound and the image is as one. Also, the dialog will stand out from the other sounds during normal volume playback and when the volume is lowered for night time viewing. Auto mode (Direct mode)§1 (Factory preset) 2 3D surround effect 2ch mode Clear-mode dialog §1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted. §2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multichannel audio. To change the audio output mode Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 2 sec. The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec. Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings. While the indicator is blinking, press [MUTE] again to change the setting. The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed. When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be automatically cancelled if the audio signal's sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz. 23 VQT3R83 Operations Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM") What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"? 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. What you can do with VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" To make sure that the audio is output from this system, select home cinema speaker from the speaker menu of VIERA Link menu using the TV's remote control to turn this system on. [. . . ] 4 Total harmonic distortion is measured by using AES17 filter. Model number suffix and destination 29 VQT3R83 Reference The United Kingdom and Ireland Continental Europe Australia and New Zealand South East Asia and the Middle East Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should 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 and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. [. . . ]