Panasonic SC-HTB550 User Manual

RQT9660

1

Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. 
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2

Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected 
equipment (e.g., TV).

3

For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations change 
the following settings on the connected TV

§1

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≥ Set the default speaker settings to this system.

§2

≥ Set the speaker selection settings to this system.

4

Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment 
and select the TV’s input for this system so that the 
“HDAVI Control” function works properly.

5

If a device is connected to the HDMI IN terminal, start 
play to check that the picture is displayed on the TV 
correctly.

§1 The availability and function of the settings may vary 

depending on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions 
for the TV for details.

§2 If the TV has a default speaker setting within the VIERA 

Link setting items, choosing this system as the default 
speaker will automatically change the speaker selection to 
this system.

≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions 

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique 
function that we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that 
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of 
November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible 
equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s 
conventional HDAVI equipment.

≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ 

equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

To make sure that the audio is output from this system, 
turn the main unit on by using the TV’s remote control and 
selecting home theater from the speaker menu of VIERA 
Link menu. 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.

This system is active.

≥ When this system is in standby mode, changing the TV 

speakers to this system in the VIERA Link menu will 
automatically turn this system on and select TV as the 
source.

≥ You can control the volume setting of this system using the 

volume or mute button on the TV remote control.

≥ If you turn off this system, TV speakers will be automatically 

activated.

≥ Audio will automatically be output from this system if the TV 

is compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 4” or later.

TV speakers are active.

≥ The volume of this system is set to its minimum.

∫ Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed, this system 
will automatically change the input to the corresponding 
source.

jWhen play starts on an HDMI connected device.

§3

jWhen the TV input or the TV channel is changed.
§3 If the speaker output setting on the TV is set to this 

system, the TV and this system turn on automatically 
(Power on link).

∫ Power off link

When the TV is turned off, the main unit also turns off 
automatically. (This function does not work when 
Bluetooth

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 is the source.)

∫ Automatic lip-sync function 

(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)

Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted 
by adding time-lag to the audio output, enabling you to 
enjoy smooth audio for the picture.

The delay information is automatically set if the TV is 
compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 3” or later and the 
VIERA Link is set to on.

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