Panasonic SC-HTB500 User Manual

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete.

Compatible with 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.

ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available only when using an ARC compatible 
TV)
With this function it is possible to receive the digital 
audio signal from the TV without connecting any 
other audio cable.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for 

the settings to output digital audio.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

§ Be sure to connect to the TV’s ARC compatible terminal. 

(Refer to the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ If the connected TV is ARC compatible, but audio is not 

output to this unit, connect using the optical digital audio 
cable. (> right, “Basic connection (with an optical digital 
audio cable compatible TV)”)

A HDMI cable (not supplied)
B Optical digital audio cable

(not supplied)

≥ When connected to an ARC compatible TV, set “TV Audio” to 

“ARC Off” to output the audio signal from the optical digital 
audio cable. (> 20, “TV Audio”)

Connection to a TV

∫ HDMI

The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control” (> 16) when used with a 
compatible Panasonic TV.

≥ Use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as 

shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use 
Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 
(5.0 m), etc.

≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

∫ OPTICAL IN

Connect the optical digital audio cable if the TV is 
not ARC compatible (> below).

Basic connection (with an 
ARC compatible TV)

AV IN

(ARC)

HDMI AV OUT (ARC)

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Basic connection 
(with an optical digital 
audio cable compatible 
TV)

OPTICAL

OUT

AV IN

OPTICAL DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN

HDMI AV OUT

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