Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Wireless 2nd-Room Audio System Enjoy your home theater unit's audio in any room. page 2 3 4 SH-FX80 SH-FX80T SB-FX80 Powerful Stand-Alone Audio Amplifier page Operating Instructions Wireless Sound System Model No. Connect your MP3 player or other digital audio device. SH-FX80 Compatible with Panasonic SH-FX60 Easily pair two wireless audio systems for convenient tandem use. page Designed for Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound Systems compatible with the SH-FX80. System Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Digital Transceiver Wireless Sound System Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2006. This may be subject to change.) To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 5. 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. 2 Cradles for external digital audio players 1 pocket-type cradle (RGQX0033-H) 1 stand-type cradle (RGPX0257-H) 1 Cradle screw (XTB3+8GFJ) User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________________________ DEALER NAME ____________________________________________________ DEALER ADDRESS _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________________________________ MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SH-FX80 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. Pp Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT8661-1Y F0406KN1046 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Printed in Malaysia 1 Setup Preparation Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. Wireless setup diagram e.g. Home theater unit (with digital transceiver) Main room Wireless sound system Place within approximately 15 m (49 ft) from the home theater unit. Second room [Note[ Do not use the wireless sound system and digital transceiver in a metal cabinet or bookshelf. When using the wireless sound system in a separate room, thick or dense walls may reduce the 15 m (49 ft) operating range. If you experience an intermittent link (e.g. sound cutting out), try moving the wireless sound system to a different location nearer to your home theater unit. Avoiding interference To avoid possible interference, do not place the wireless sound system near any of the following devices. The wireless sound system uses the same radio frequencies as other devices that may be present in your home. e.g. 2.4GHz-band microwave oven 2.4GHz-band cordless phone personal computer with 2.4GHzband wireless LAN The wireless sound system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication. When this happens, the wireless link indicator (e.g. " [W] " or LED) flashes on your home theater unit, and there is a brief interruption in audio coming from the wireless sound system. This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your Home Theater System. If the interference persists, try moving the other devices to another location outside the range of the wireless sound system. 2 Connecting the digital transceiver Insert the digital transceiver into the slot of your home theater unit. e.g. Do not insert or remove while the home theater unit is on. AV OUT 6 SUBWOOFER 5 CENTER 2 R DIGITAL TRANSMITTER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FM ANT 75 Digital transceiver§ Insert fully until you hear a click. PB Y LOOP S-VIDEO OUT AM ANT 1 L 4 R 3 L PR FRONT SURROUND VIDEO OUT EXT Rear of the home theater unit § For SH-FX60 users, do not remove the SH-FX60T transceiver card from the home theater unit. Refer to page 4, "Pairing your SB-FX80 wireless sound system with the SH-FX60 wireless system (not included)". Connecting the AC cord and setting the sound level Connect the AC cord to the wireless sound system. Raise the antenna mast for best reception. Lo Hi SOUND I/D SET AC IN ~ Lo Hi SOUND I/D SET AC IN ~ Soft Loud The primary sound level can be set here. You can set the switch to "Hi" to boost the overall volume of an external device (e.g. MP3 player) that has low output power when connected to the MUSIC PORT on the wireless sound system. AC power supply cord Lo Hi SOUND To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Making the wireless link Refer also to the operating instructions for your home theater unit. 1 2 Turn on your home theater unit. Ensure the wireless sound system is plugged into the AC outlet. Select "MAIN SET" or "MUSIC PORT" on the wireless sound system. SELECTOR MAIN SET: Select to enjoy audio from your home theater unit. POWER OFF: Select to turn off the wireless sound system. MUSIC PORT: Select to enjoy audio from the MUSIC PORT on the wireless sound system. Power indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is plugged into the AC outlet. AC IN SELECTOR MAIN SET POWER OFF MUSIC PORT MUSIC PORT Allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external device (e.g. MP3 player). Set the selector on the wireless sound system to MUSIC PORT. To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off. Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 z) stereo mini plug e.g. External device (not included) Reduce the volume before connecting. Lighting Ring The light goes out when the unit is in standby mode, or turned off. 3 4 Check the wireless link indicator on the home theater unit. The wireless link indicator (e.g. " [W] " or LED) should light up on the home theater unit. If the indicator is flashing, refer to page 8, Troubleshooting guide. Start play on the home theater unit. Conserving power The wireless sound system consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. 3 Setup (continued) Attaching the external digital audio player cradle (included) The wireless sound system can be used as a stand-alone audio amplifier when an external device (e.g. MP3 player) is connected to its MUSIC PORT. To conveniently hold the external device, you can attach the included pocket-type or stand-type cradle. Wireless setup diagram for pairing with the SH-FX60 wireless system Your wireless sound system can be used in tandem with the SH-FX60 wireless system. To avoid possible interference, refer also to page 2 "Avoiding interference". e.g. Unplug the AC cord and disconnect the external device before attaching the cradle. 1 Hang the cradle on the back of the wireless sound system. Ensure the antenna mast is raised. 2 Secure the cradle with the screw. Pocket-type cradle attachment 1 SH-FX60 wireless system (not included) 2 1 Stand-type cradle attachment SB-FX80 wireless sound system (included) [Note[ 2 Your wireless sound system can also be used in tandem with the SC-HT640W home theater system. For pairing, you can follow the same procedure as shown below for the SH-FX60 wireless system. Pairing your SB-FX80 wireless sound system with the SH-FX60 wireless system (not included) Preparation The following steps are to be performed after setting up the SH-FX60 wireless system. For proper setup, refer to its operating instructions. Do not remove the SH-FX60T transceiver card from the home theater unit. Store your SH-FX80T transceiver card in a cool dry place for later use. 1 2 3 4 5 Unplug the SH-FX60 wireless system from the AC outlet. Move the SB-FX80 wireless sound system next to your home theater unit. After pairing is completed, you can move the SB-FX80 wireless sound system to the desired location. 6 While "P" is displayed Using a pointed object, press [I/D SET] on the back of the SB-FX80 wireless sound system. During pairing, the lighting ring will temporarily light up for a short period of time. Back of the SB-FX80 wireless sound system Select "MAIN SET" on the SB-FX80 wireless sound system ( page 3). Ensure the SB-FX80 wireless sound system is plugged into the AC outlet. Lo Hi SOUND I/D SET AC IN ~ Lo Hi SOUND I/D SET Reduce the volume on your home theater unit. 7 Plug the SH-FX60 wireless system back into the AC outlet. After the SH-FX60 wireless system and SB-FX80 wireless sound system lighting rings both light up, pairing is completed. When paired, the SB-FX80 wireless sound system is linked to your home theater system only when the SH-FX60 wireless system is also linked. [For[HT[models] (e.g. SC-HT740) Press and hold [SURROUND MUSIC] on your home theater unit until "P" lights in the display. Ensure the "REAR MUSIC P." source is not selected. 8 Start play on your home theater unit. [For[RT[models] (e.g. SC-RT50) 1 Press [AUX] on your remote control to select "AUX". 2 Press and hold [] (Stop) on your home theater unit. Do not release the button. To cancel pairing, or to use the SB-FX80 wireless sound system without the SH-FX60 wireless system 1 Turn off your home theater unit. 2 Swap the SH-FX60T transceiver card with the SH-FX80T transceiver card. 3 Turn on your home theater unit. 4 Follow steps 2 through 6 ( above). Pairing is canceled when the lighting ring lights up. The SB-FX80 wireless sound system can now be used without the SH-FX60 wireless system. 3 Wait at least 5 seconds, and then press [MUTING] on your remote control. "P" lights in the display. 4 Release [] (Stop). 4 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Audio Products (except items listed below) USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item) Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs (in exchange for defective item) SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item) Parts One (1) year Labor One (1) year Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. 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