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Speaker setup

Step

To prevent damage or scratches, lay a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Front and surround speaker assembly

1

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3

2

Attach the pipe to the base.

Thread the speaker cable through the base.

Untie the cable before threading.

Secure the pipe to the base.

The supplied stands are specially designed for use with 
this unit’s speakers.
Only use as indicated in this setup.

Small screws
(included)

Match the holes.

Insert the pipe.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened by lightly tightening
the left and right side screws alternately until fully tightened.

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SC-HT17

Attach the stand to the speaker.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the top and bottom 
screws alternately until fully tightened.

There is no difference between the right and left speakers.

You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker.

Speaker height

Front Speakers

Try to line up the middle of the
speakers with the middle of the
television.

Surround speakers

It is usually better to position the
surround speakers a little higher. 

Large screws
(included)

Before attaching, check the speaker label.

SB-FS930:

 Use as front speakers. Attach the stands with the short cables.

SB-FS880:

 Use as surround speakers. Attach the stands with the long cables.

(x 2)

SC-HT17

SC-HT15

SC-HT16

SC-HT17

SC-HT15

SC-HT16

(x 2)

(x 2)

(x 4)

(x 2)

SC-HT17

Supplied 
accessories

Speaker stands with long cables

Stand bases

Speaker stands

SC-HT17PP-EN.fm  Page 4  Thursday, March 17, 2005  9:56 AM

Summary of Contents for SAHT15 - A/V RECEIVER

Page 1: ...nt is used in place of the word Partner Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No SC HT17 SC HT16 SC HT15 Table of contents Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Supplied accessories 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Speaker setup 4 Step 2 Home theater connections 8 Step 3 Other connections 10 Step 4 Settings 13 Operations Basic operations 15 Control guide 16 The radio 18 Other fu...

Page 2: ... flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servic...

Page 3: ...le Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts As of January 2005 In U S A to order accessories refer to Accessory Purchases on page 27 Supplied accessories System SC HT17 SC HT16 SC HT15 Main unit SA HT17 SA HT16 SA HT15 Front speakers SB FS930 SB FS880 SB FS880 Surround speakers SB FS880 SB FS15 SB FS15 Center speaker SB PC930 SB PC15 SB PC15 Subwoofer SB WA17 SB W...

Page 4: ...ned 2 SC HT17 Attach the stand to the speaker Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened There is no difference between the right and left speakers You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker Speaker height Front Speakers Try to line up the middle of the speakers with the middle of the television Surround spea...

Page 5: ...Large screws Speaker cable s 5 SC HT17 5 xxxxxx xxx 5 xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 3 xxxxxx xxx 3 xxxxxx xxx 2 xxxxxx xxx 2 xxxxxx xxx 1 xxxxxx xxx 1 xxxxxx xxx 5 xxxxxx xxx 5 xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 4 xxxxxx xxx 3 xxxxxx xxx 3 xxxxxx xxx 2 xxxxxx xxx 2 xxxxxx xxx 1 xxxxxx xxx 1 xxxxxx xxx 5 CENTER 1 FRONT Lch 5 CENTER 1 FRONT Lch 3 SURROUND Lch 3 SURROUND Lch 1 2 3 4 5 1 FRONT Lch 1 FRONT...

Page 6: ...rom the system for proper ventilation Rubber pads Rubber pads Bottom of center speaker Bottom of surround speaker SC HT16 and SC HT15 Attaching the rubber pads Place the front center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagram are approximate Preventing the speakers from falling over Attach screw eyes not included to secure the speak...

Page 7: ...ew Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to wall Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers When mounting the speakers to walls use a string not included to prevent them from falling è page 6 SC HT17 front and surround speakers SC HT16 and SC HT15 front speakers Use of optional speaker cables are recommended when mounting You can also remove the...

Page 8: ...L R SURROUND L R SUBWOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO MONITOROUT IN IN IN TV DVR VCR DVD S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT TV Monitor Use this connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO terminals S VIDEO terminals DVD player DVD Player TV Monitor SC HT17 Stereo connection cable not included Video connection cable not included Left Right Other accessories Coax...

Page 9: ...off with 8 POWER To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household AC outlet You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit SC HT16 SC HT17 Notes on digital input This unit can decode the following signals Dolby Digital DTS PCM including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88 2 kHz It cannot decode Other digital signals such as MPEG ...

Page 10: ...EO MONITOROUT IN IN IN TV DVR VCR DVD S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN IN OUT IN TV MONITOR DVR TV COMPONENT VIDEO B PR PR PR PB PB Y Y Y P COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P R Y B P COMPONENT VIDEO IN P R Y B P OPT 1 OPT 2 COAXIAL TV IN DVR IN DVD IN DIGITAL IN FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω LOOP EXT DVR VCR TV OUT IN IN IN AUDIO TO SB WA15 A LOOP ANT GND GAME AUX IN DVD L R L R L R R L R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VID...

Page 11: ...UDIO VIDEO DIGITAL IN TO SB WA17 A FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND GAME AUX GAME AUX S VIDEO MONITOROUT IN IN IN TV DVR VCR DVD IN OUT IN TV MONITOR DVR TV COMPONENT VIDEO B PR PR PR PB PB Y Y Y P VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO MONITOROUT IN IN IN TV DVR VCR DVD S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN IN OUT IN TV MONITOR DVR TV COMPONENT VIDEO B PR PR PR PB PB Y Y Y P COMPONENT VI...

Page 12: ...rom DVD players and other cords FM outdoor antenna Red Antenna plug Click White Black Antennas Other connections x 1 x 1 Supplied accessories FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Game machine or other AV equipment DVR VCR TV DVD DVD 6CH TV OUT IN IN L L L L L L R R R R R R FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER DVR VCR DVD OUT IN IN IN CENTER MONITOR OUT IN IN AUDIO VIDEO WA17 A FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω LOOP EXT LOOP AN...

Page 13: ...e only one piece of equipment per terminal So for example if you change TV from OPT1 to OPT2 DVR will automatically switch to OPT1 D INPUT digital input FRONT COMPLETE 10 FEET FRONT CENTER SURROUND 3 FEET 30 FEET D INPUT SETUP DISTANCE COMPLETE SETUP DISTANCE D INPUT DR COMP A D ATT TV TV DVR DVD OPT 1 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 DISTANCE D INPUT DR COMP A D ATT INPUT SELECTOR 2 2 TUNE 2 ...

Page 14: ... L R Output the signal Adjust the main volume Select the speaker channel Adjust the level Repeat steps 3 and 4 Stop the test signal Press and hold Press and hold C center RS right surround and LS left surround can be adjusted between 10 dB and 10 dB with 0 dB being the level of the front speakers Adjust center and surround output to the same apparent level of the front speakers For SW subwoofer yo...

Page 15: ...FECT TONE BALANCE ENTER SUB MENU PLAY LIST SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO RETURN MUTING PL TV VOL TV VOL L R OFF LEVEL TEST H BASS C FOCUS REC MODE REC DVD REC TV PL MUSIC AV MOVIE SFC 1 2 3 4 TUNER TV DVD DVR VCR GAME AUX OFF POWER INPUT SELECTOR DOWN VOLUME UP Switch on Select input Start play of the source The unit sets the sound mode to suit the input signal Adjust the volume SC HT17 When playing video so...

Page 16: ...TUNED MONO SLEEP ST kHz MHz DIGITAL INPUT SFC M C FOCUS L C R LS RS S LFE 100Hz 10kHz 2CH MIX Standby indicator When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on 8 POWER 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 DIGITAL PL II dts ...

Page 17: ...DISC DIRECT TUNING To enable selection of radio stations by frequency 1 CH 2 For selecting preset radio channels SUBWOOFER For selecting subwoofer level H BASS C FOCUS For enhancing the bass sound Press and hold to select center focus mode INPUT MODE For selecting AUTO ANALOG or DIGITAL TONE BALANCE To adjust the bass treble and front speaker balance OFF To cancel surround effect PL II For selecti...

Page 18: ...eparation Tune to the station you want to preset 1 Press MENU to select MEMORY 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select the channel 3 Press MENU to store To cancel Press and hold MENU For your reference FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode Remote control Press 1 CH 2 or Press the numbered buttons For channels 1 to 9 press the corresponding number For channels 10 or over press 10 ENTER then the two...

Page 19: ...NCE 2 Press L or R to adjust Remote control Press SUBWOOFER Adjust the level in 5 steps SW MIN SW 5 SW 10 SW 15 and SW MAX Select SW to stop output Note Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while subwoofer level is high Reduce subwoofer level if this occurs SC HT17 You cannot adjust the subwoofer level if DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected Input mode Tone Balance Subwoofer level You can enhance ...

Page 20: ... MENU A D attenuator Dynamic range compression Dimmer The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time Main unit It does not control any other components 1 Press MENU to select SLEEP 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select the desired time The display changes as follows OFF v SLEEP 30 v SLEEP 60 v SLEEP 90 v SLEEP 120 minutes 3 Press MENU The display dims even when the dimmer is OFF To check the setti...

Page 21: ... in the output level of the front and surround speakers You can choose a level between 3 and 3 Increase the level to move sound to the front speakers decrease to move it to the surround speakers Remote control The default is level 0 1 Press EFFECT to select DIMEN 2 Press L or R to adjust the effect You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers and the delay time of the surr...

Page 22: ...D DVD DVD PLAYER TV SELECT DRIVE RECORDER ANALOG 6CH OFF t y LEVEL TEST H BASS C FOCUS REC MODE REC DVD REC TV TV VIDEO TV REC Watching DVDs Switch on Switch off Switch on the television and select input Switch on the player and start play or or Operating the DVD player DVD recorder Show disc menus Show player menus Show disc menus Select and enter menu items Clear menus or return to previous menu...

Page 23: ...5 6 u i MUTING q g h PL TV VOL TV VOL L R ENTER SKIP SLOW SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY AV SYSTEM RECEIVER VCR TUNER BAND DVD DVD PLAYER TV SELECT DRIVE RECORDER ANALOG 6CH OFF t y LEVEL TEST H BASS C FOCUS REC MODE REC DVD REC TV TV VIDEO TV TV VIDEO TV Watching TV Switch on Switch off Switch on the television and select input Operating the TV Watching videotapes Operating the video deck Change channels...

Page 24: ...TA 31 YAMAHA 01 22 30 ZENITH 18 20 20 07 12 TV VCR DVD player PANASONIC 01 02 26 01 02 09 33 01 40 AIWA 23 APEX 20 35 36 FISHER 14 13 14 15 18 34 BOSE G E 02 03 07 09 02 03 11 GOLDSTAR 07 15 27 JVC 12 19 25 31 38 39 40 09 HARMAN KARDON 34 KENWOOD 15 29 MAGNAVOX 06 07 11 15 22 02 09 12 07 15 16 21 MITSUBISHI 21 22 28 29 06 NEC 07 15 19 25 31 38 KLH 32 KOSS 31 MINTEK 38 NEXTBASE 37 PHILCO 06 07 02 0...

Page 25: ...igital input OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 Frequency range SC HT17 75 Hz 50 kHz 16 dB 90 Hz 45 kHz 10 dB SC HT16 SC HT15 78 Hz 50 kHz 16 dB 90 Hz 45 kHz 10 dB Dimensions W x H x D 260 x 1172 or 1233 x 269 mm 10 1 4 x 46 1 8 or 48 9 16 x 10 9 16 Mass SC HT17 4 4 kg 9 6 lb SC HT16 SC HT15 3 9 kg 8 6 lb Surround speaker SC HT17 SB FS880 SC HT16 SB FS15 SC HT15 SB FS15 Type 2 Way 2 Speaker Bass ref Speaker unit...

Page 26: ... as heat radiated from it can damage your software DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 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 Product Service 1 Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by qua...

Page 27: ...n set up adjust ments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED U...

Page 28: ...6 appears on the display and the unit turns off FAN LOCK appears on the display Determine and correct the cause then switch the unit on Causes include Shorting bare wires touching of positive and negative speaker wires Using the subwoofer in a hot environment without proper ventilation Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after turning the unit on 7 F 70 appears on the display Turn the ...

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