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VQT4E88

This system does not operate correctly.

If the HDMI cable is connected to the wrong 
terminal (HDMI IN or HDMI OUT), this system will 
not operate correctly. Turn this system off, 
disconnect the AC mains lead and reconnect the 
HDMI cable(s). (

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9, 10)

VIERA Link related operations no longer 
function properly.

Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected 

devices.

Have you turned the VIERA Link settings off? 

(

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19)

When the HDMI connections are changed, 

after a power failure or after the AC mains lead 

has been removed, VIERA Link operations may 

not function properly.

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Turn on all the devices that are connected to 

the TV with an HDMI cable and then turn the 

TV on.

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Turn off the VIERA Link settings of the TV 

and turn it on again. For details refer to the 

operating instructions for the TV.

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While this system and the TV are connected 

with the HDMI cable, turn on the TV and then 

remove the system’s AC mains lead and 

reconnect it again.

The first few seconds of audio cannot be 
heard when using the HDMI connection.

This may occur during DVD-Video chapter 
playback. Change the digital audio output setting 
on the connected device from “Bitstream” to 
“PCM”.

When operating an HDMI compatible device 
of a different brand, this system reacts in an 
unwanted manner.

HDAVI Control commands may use a different 
signal depending on the brand of the device. In 
this case, turn VIERA Link off (

>

19).

No sound (or image).

Turn muting off. (

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14)

Check the connections to the other devices. 

(

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9, 10)

Make sure that the received audio signal is 

compatible with this system. (

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6)

Turn this system off and then on again.

If this system is connected to the TV with only 

an HDMI cable, make sure that the TV’s HDMI 

terminal is labelled “HDMI (ARC)”. If not, 

connect using the optical digital audio cable. 

(

>

9, 10)

If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV 

and turned on using the button on the active 

subwoofer or the remote control, sound might 

not be output from this system. In this case, 

turn this system on using the TV’s remote 

control. (

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17)

If the connections are correct, there might be a 

problem with the cables. Redo the connections 

with different cables.

Check the audio output settings on the 

connected device.

If the BD/DVD indicator flashes and there is no 

audio output, try the following.

1

Turn the connected device off and then on.

2

Turn off this system, remove the HDMI 
cable, then reconnect the HDMI cable and 
turn this system back on.

The dual audio cannot be changed from main 
to secondary.

If the audio received from the connected device is 
not “Dolby Dual Mono” or the output setting is not 
“Bitstream”, the setting cannot be changed from 
this system. Change the setting on the connected 
device.

The volume is lowered when this system is 
turned on.

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 this system is turned on. (

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19)

The dialog is too persistent or the dialog does 
not sound natural.

This system has a function to make the dialog 
stand out when the volume is low. (

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19)

There is no audio.
This system turns off automatically.

(When this system detects a problem, a safety 
measure is activated and this system 
automatically switches to standby mode.)

There is a problem with the amplifier.

Is the volume extremely high?

If so, lower the volume.

Is this system placed in an extremely hot 

place?

If so, move this system to a cooler place and 

wait a few moments and then try to turn it on 

again.

If the problem persists, confirm the TV indicator 
and AUX indicator blink, turn the system off, 
remove the AC mains lead and consult your 
dealer. Please be sure to remember the 
indicators that were blinking and inform the 
dealer.

HDMI

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SC-HTE50EB_VQT4E88.book  20 ページ  2012年2月24日 金曜日 午後7時54分

Summary of Contents for SC-HTE50

Page 1: ...e Theater Audio System Model No SC HTE50 Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully Please keep this manual for future reference Model number suffix EB denotes UK model ...

Page 2: ... of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use If such interference occurs please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone This unit is intended for use in moderate climates Placement Place this unit on an even surface To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage jDo not inst...

Page 3: ...coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED...

Page 4: ...fety 8 Speaker system 8 Active subwoofer 8 Connections 9 Basic connection 9 Connection with other devices 10 Speaker cable connection 11 Speaker installation option 12 AC mains lead connection 13 Operations Using this unit 14 3D sound 15 To adjust the dialog effect level 15 Audio output modes 16 Linked operations with the TV VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 17 Advanced operations 18 Reference Troublesho...

Page 5: ...ther equipment Also do not use cords for other equipment with the active subwoofer The illustrations shown may differ from your unit Operations in these Operating Instructions are described mainly with the remote control but you can perform the operations on the active subwoofer if the controls are the same System SC HTE50 1 Active subwoofer SU HTE50 2 Front speakers SB HTE50 Accessories 1 Remote ...

Page 6: ...ndicator Lights amber when the device connected to the AUX terminal is the audio source 6 Audio format indicators D DolbyR Digital indicator Lights when DolbyR Digital is the current audio format E DTS indicator Lights when DTS is the current audio format F PCM indicator Lights when PCM 2ch Multi channel is the current audio format 7 Speaker terminals 11 8 Cooling fan 9 HDMI OUT terminal ARC compa...

Page 7: ...he system use a fine cloth Do not use tissues or other materials towels etc that can fall apart Small grains may get stuck inside the speaker cover Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean the system Before using chemically treated cloth carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth Remote control 1 3 4 2 5 6 8 7 Remove the insulation sheet A before using To replace a button ...

Page 8: ...y result in the risk of fire Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance Do not attempt to attach these speakers to a wall using methods other than those described in this manual Speaker system When attaching the speakers to a wall 12 The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg p...

Page 9: ...Blu ray Disc Player to a FULL HD 3D TV Verify if the TV s HDMI terminal is labelled HDMI ARC What is ARC ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel also known as HDMI ARC It refers to one of the HDMI functions When you connect the active subwoofer to the terminal labelled HDMI ARC the optical digital audio cable that is usually required in order to listen to sound from a TV is no longer requir...

Page 10: ...the TV 9 A HDMI cable not supplied B Optical digital audio cable not supplied HDMI standby pass through Even if this system is in standby mode the audio and or video signal from the device connected to the HDMI IN terminal BD DVD will be sent to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal ARC The sound will not be output from this system B Not labelled HDMI ARC HDMI IN OPTICAL OUT A B TV Active subw...

Page 11: ...nnect the speaker cable to the wrong speaker Connect to the terminals of the same colour Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers right and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers left Speaker cable connection A RED Front speaker Rch B WHITE Front speaker Lch Connector Insert the wire fully while pushing the lev...

Page 12: ...ep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Fit the speaker s securely onto the screw s with the hole s Place the speaker that is connected with the speaker cable with a red connector on the observers right and connect with the speaker cable with a white connector on the observers left Speaker installation option Attaching to a wall A At least 30 mm B 4 0 mm C 7 0 mm to 9 4 mm D W...

Page 13: ...children to prevent swallowing Make sure that the slack of the cord is minimal Connect only after all other connections are complete The active subwoofer consumes a small amount of AC power even when it is in standby mode Approx 0 12 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 Speaker fall prevention measure...

Page 14: ...djusting the speaker volume or the subwoofer level The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum To mute the sound Press MUTE To cancel press the button again or adjust the volume Muting is cancelled if this system is turned off If there is sound from the TV s speakers too then use the TV s remote control to lower the volume to minimum The maximum volume of the TV and th...

Page 15: ... level Depending on audio signals sound other than dialog is emphasized The audio format indicators blink from left to right i or from right to left s while adjusting the dialog effect level The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum 3D sound 3D sound Dolby Virtual Speaker With this effect you can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5 1ch 3D surround effect Addin...

Page 16: ...1 Depending on the audio source Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted 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 Audio output modes To change the audio output mode Audio output mode Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D s...

Page 17: ... the TV s remote control to turn this system on The availability and function of the settings may vary depending on the TV Refer to the operating instructions for the TV for details Speaker control You can select whether audio output is from this system or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings Home cinema This system is active When this system is in standby mode changing the TV speakers to...

Page 18: ...cator is blinking press BD DVD to change the setting The setting changes each time BD DVD is pressed The setting will be reset to on when this system is turned off With this function turned on this unit can be set to automatically switch to standby mode if there is no signal input and no operation is performed for 2 hours 1 Press and hold INPUT SELECTOR for more than 2 sec The indicator for the cu...

Page 19: ...back to the factory preset right All the indicators will blink once when the setting is changed Reference Troubleshooting Before requesting service make the following checks If you are in doubt about some of the check points or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem consult your dealer for instructions No power Insert the AC mains lead securely 13 After turning ...

Page 20: ...udio cable 9 10 If this system is connected to a Panasonic TV and turned on using the button on the active subwoofer or the remote control sound might not be output from this system In this case turn this system on using the TV s remote control 17 If the connections are correct there might be a problem with the cables Redo the connections with different cables Check the audio output settings on th...

Page 21: ... gain control is on 18 When the subwoofer level or the dialog effect level is 1 14 15 The indicator blinks for 10 sec When the audio output mode is Auto mode 16 When the subwoofer level or the dialog effect level is 2 14 15 The indicator blinks for 10 sec When the audio output mode is Auto mode 16 The indicator blinks for 10 sec When the subwoofer level or the dialog effect level is 3 14 15 The in...

Page 22: ...AV output To TV ARC 1 Output connector Type A 19 pin Digital audio input Optical TV AUX 2 Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio format LPCM Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround Speaker output Front L R 2 SUBWOOFER SECTION 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex type Woofer 16 cm cone typek1 MAIN UNIT GENERAL Power consumption 52 W In standby condition Approx 0 12 W When the other connected devi...

Page 23: ...rs in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note f...

Page 24: ...ite www panasonic co uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www pas europe com Most major credit and debit cards accepted All en...

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