Panasonic SAHTB520, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nstallation specialist Before commencing work carefully read these installation instructions and the operating instructions to ensure that installation is performed correctly Please keep these instructions You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit If you have any questions contact For U S A and Puerto Rico 1 800 211 PANA 7262 For Canada 1 800 561 5505 For U S A and Puerto Rico The war...

Page 2: ...es thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 oC 140 oF or incinerate The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet with the power cord connected directly to it To completely disconnect power from the unit unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet For USA California only This product contains a CR...

Page 3: ...atus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped If you see this symbol Licenses The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference MODEL NUMBER ______________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ User memo...

Page 4: ...5 Connection to a TV 15 Connection from an HDMI compatible device 16 Digital transmitter connection 16 Step 3 AC power supply cord connection 17 Step 4 Active subwoofer wireless connection 17 Using this unit 18 3D sound 19 Linked operations with the TV VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 20 Troubleshooting 21 Remote control code 23 Audio information 23 Specifications 24 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AN...

Page 5: ...eaker cover Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit Before using chemically treated cloth carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely The illustrations shown may differ from your unit Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control but you c...

Page 6: ...M or LPCM indicator 5 Remote control signal sensor Remote control operation range Distance Within approx 7 m 23 ft directly in front Angle Approx 30o left and right 6 WIRELESS LINK indicator 17 1 AC IN terminal 17 2 Digital transmitter dock 16 3 Ir SYSTEM terminal Only for use with the optional IR Blaster 8 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal 15 5 HDMI AV OUT terminal ARC compatible 15 6 HDMI AV I...

Page 7: ...the insulation sheet A before using To replace a button type battery 1 While pressing the stopper B pull out the battery holder 2 Set the button type battery with its i mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place When the button type battery runs down replace it with a new battery part number CR2025 The battery should normally last about 1 year however this depends on how freq...

Page 8: ...nsmitters on a 3D compatible TV Depending on how this unit is placed this unit might block the TV s remote control signal sensor If the stands are being used Change the height of the stands and or move this unit farther away from the TV If the TV still does not function correctly try removing the stands If the stands are not used Move this unit farther away from the TV If the TV still does not fun...

Page 9: ...ard To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the active subwoofer position it with at least 5 cm 2z of space on all sides Do not use the active subwoofer in a metal cabinet Placing the active subwoofer too close to the walls and corners can result in excessive bass Cover walls and windows with thick curtains The active subwoofer A Do not hold the active subwoofer from th...

Page 10: ...ell Otherwise the mounting screws may get caught and personal injury may result To operate this unit safely install it at an appropriate height Otherwise the unit may fall and personal injury may result Preparation Commercially available components not supplied Screws for wall mounting k 6 j Use commercially available screws with a nominal diameter of 4 0 mm 5 32q that are suited to the wall mater...

Page 11: ...C power supply cord to this unit but do not connect it to the household AC outlet until the installation is completed 4 Attach the rear pads to the rear of the unit Keep the rear pads out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 5 Attach a cord not supplied to 2 safety holders Use a cord which is capable of supporting over 33 kg 72 8 lbs Keep the safety holders out of reach of children to preven...

Page 12: ...Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Keep the safety holders out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 9 Attach the cord to a wall with a screw not supplied Make sure that the slack is minimal Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Check the strength of the installation location The position in the wall where the screw is to be attached should...

Page 13: ...he rack or table Make sure that the slack is minimal Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing When placing the unit in a rack or on a table Follow the safety measure to prevent the unit from falling The installation should never be done by any other than a qualified installation specialist When the supplied leg stands are used A Stand supplied B Cord not supplied C Thread a c...

Page 14: ...s out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 3 Place the unit in the desired position and attach each cord onto the rack or table Make sure that the slack is minimal Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing When the supplied leg stands are not used A Safety holder supplied B Cord not supplied C Thread a cord through the holes Refer to the Owner s Manual of the cord for de...

Page 15: ... HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo as shown on the back cover It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable Recommended part number RP CDHS15 1 5 m 4 9 ft RP CDHS30 3 0 m 9 8 ft RP CDHS50 5 0 m 16 4 ft etc Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized Connection to a TV Verify if the TV s HDMI terminal is labeled HDMI ARC The connection method will differ when the terminal is labeled HDMI...

Page 16: ...FULL HD 3D TV and Blu ray Player This unit can pass through the 3D signal from a 3D compatible Blu ray Player to a FULL HD 3D TV x v ColorTM compatibility You can enjoy vivid color of a wider color ranges for a more realistic picture when this unit is connected to a player and TV that support x v ColorTM with an HDMI cable Deep Color compatibility When this unit is connected to a compatible player...

Page 17: ... POWER Use this button to turn the unit on and off C I The active subwoofer is on B Í The active subwoofer is off 3 Check that the wireless link is activated B WIRELESS LINK indicator The indicator lights when the active subwoofer is turned on Red The active subwoofer is on and the wireless link is deactivated Green The active subwoofer is on and the wireless link is activated Step 3 AC power supp...

Page 18: ...e TV if this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV capable of displaying this unit s volume setting 20 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 Subwoofer levels 1 to 4 A The indicators blink from left to right i or from right to left s The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum Press MUTE ...

Page 19: ...multi channel during Auto Output Mode To change the playback mode 1 Press and hold MUTE for more than 2 sec The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec 2 While the indicator is blinking press MUTE again to change the setting The setting changes each time MUTE is pressed It is possible to turn off the 3D sound and only use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect 1 Press and hold TV for more th...

Page 20: ...emote control to turn this unit on The availability and function of the settings may vary depending on the TV Refer to the Owner s Manual for the TV for details Speaker control You can select whether audio output is from this unit or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings Home theater This unit s speakers are active When this unit is in standby mode changing the TV speakers to this unit in ...

Page 21: ...is unit is turned off when the input for the TV is changed This is a normal feature when using VIERA Link HDAVI Control 4 or later For details please read the Owner s Manual for the TV This unit does not operate correctly If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong terminal HDMI AV IN or HDMI AV OUT this unit will not operate correctly Turn this unit off disconnect the AC power supply cord and rec...

Page 22: ...tput try the following 1 Turn the connected device off and then on 2 Turn off this unit remove the HDMI cable then reconnect the HDMI cable and turn this unit back on DTS audio cannot be output from this unit Make sure that the digital audio output setting on the connected device is set to Bitstream The audio output cannot be changed from main to secondary If the digital output setting of TV or pl...

Page 23: ...f disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it Consult your dealer if the problem persists The audio from the subwoofer is interrupted The active subwoofer is automatically seeking a clear channel If the interference persists try moving the other wireless devices to another location outside the range of the active subwoofer or move the active subwoofer nearer to this unit 9 The wirele...

Page 24: ...r32 o F to r104 o F Operating humidity range 20 to 80 RH no condensation SPEAKER SECTION FRONT SPEAKERS BUILT IN Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass Reflex Woofer 6 5 cm 21 2q Cone typek2 Tweeter 2 5 cm 1q Semi dome typek2 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass Reflex Woofer 16 cm 61 2q Cone type Frequency range 30 Hz to 180 Hz s16 dB 35 Hz to 160 Hz s10 dB AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Pow...

Page 25: ...and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power li...

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Page 27: ...f consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty THIS ...

Page 28: ...o TV technician for help FCC caution To maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception Any changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This dev...