Panasonic SB-PF500 Speaker System Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Features
Dear customer
Supplied accessories
Speaker set-up
Notes
Maintenance
Product service
Specifications
Customer Support
References
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Panasonic SB-PF500 Speaker System

Features

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Floor speakers X 2	SB-PF500
Multi-use speaker	SB-AFC500

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

Multi-use speaker SB-AFC500 only

Metal wall mount kit

(RFA1881) ……………………………………………. 1
Metal wall mounts ……………………….. 2 per kit

Screws ………………………………………. 4 per kit

Speaker feet ……………………… 1 sheet (4 feet) (RFA0631A-K)

Care

These speakers have sharp edges and corners.
Take care when moving them.
Locate them so that they will not be knocked.
The speaker’s edges and corners can cause injury if you knock them or the speaker falls over.

Speaker set-up

SB-PF500
The two speakers are the same.
We recommend using them as front speakers.

SB-AFC500
How you connect and place this speaker determines its role.
We recommend using it as a center or surround speaker.

A Attach the rubber feet to the speaker SB-PF500

The speaker can be set-up either standing or lying down. Attach these rubber feet to prevent vibration causing the speaker to move or fall over.
(See below if you would prefer to hang the speaker on the wall.)

One sheet of 4 rubber feet is included.
ⓐ Rubber feet (4 per speaker, included)
ⓑ Cloth (not included)
ⓒ Turn the logo so it is horizontal.

B Attaching the speaker to the wall SB-AFC500

Attach the rubber feet to the four corners.
ⓓ Screws (not included) 35 mm (1-3/8w) or longer
ⓔ Screws (4 per speaker, included)
ⓕ Metal wall mounts (2 per speaker, included)

Note

Screw the wood screw into a thick and hard part of the wall.
The surface you attach the speaker to must be able to support over 30 kg (66 lb.).
Use wall strengtheners and screws that can adequately bear the weight of the multi-use speaker. Seek advice from a qualified person.
Do not attach horizontally.
As this speaker has a bass reflex port on the rear, attaching it to a wall can affect bass output.

The illustration shows examples of connection.

ⓐ Front speaker (Left) SB-PF500
ⓑ Center speaker SB-AFC500
ⓒ Receiver or amplifier (not included)
ⓓ Front speaker (Right) SB-PF500
ⓔ Surround speaker (Right) SB-AFC500
ⓕ Surround speaker (Left) SB-AFC500
ⓖ Speaker cables (not included)

A Location

The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the listening position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.

Place speakers on flat, secure bases.
Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass.
Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.
Place the surround speakers on the side of or slightly behind the seating position, about one meter higher than ear level.
Vibration may cause distortion in the picture if the center speaker is placed directly on the television. Place it on a rack or shelf.
Place the speakers at least 5 cm (2w) from the wall as they have bass reflex ports in the rear.

CAUTION
Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

B Connections

Confirm the colors of the cords to ensure correct connection. Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

Before making the connections, switch OFF the power to the amplifier.
Use with an amplifier having 6 Ω impedance for these speakers.
Be sure to connect only positive (+) wires to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) wires to negative (–) terminals.

C Connecting the cables

ⓗ Before connection

Strip the outer covering from the end of the cable to a length of approximately 15 mm (19/32w) and twist the center wire.

If using a commercially-available 4-mm plug cable

Fully tighten the speaker terminal knob, and then insert the end of the plug cable into the top of the knob.

To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

Notes

Speaker impedance and allowed input

Impedance	6 Ω
Input power	100 W (DIN)

CAUTION

The only receivers or amplifiers you should connect to these speakers are those whose rated output does not exceed the above figures.
Using a receiver or amplifier with higher ratings than listed above can cause abnormal sounds to occur because of excessive input, damage to the receiver or speakers, and fire. If equipment is damaged in any way or unexpected trouble occurs during playback, unplug the system from its outlet and call a servicenter for assistance.

Protection circuitry

These units incorporate protection circuitry to protect them from damage caused by excessive input or abnormal signals; when excess input is detected, input is automatically interrupted.

If sound is interrupted…

Reduce the volume of the receiver (or amplifier).
Check the sound source and connections for any problems.

If there is no problem, the protection circuitry will reset in a few minutes.

After the protection circuit is reset…
Take care not to increase the receiver’s volume too high.

Excessive input

You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage :

When playing distorted sound.
When the speakers are receiving howling from a microphone or record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
When adjusting the sound quality.
When turning the amplifier on or off.

Other notes

If irregular coloring occurs on your television :
These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.
The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Do not touch the diaphragms.
Doing so might cause distortion.

Keep magnetized items away.
Magnetized cards, bank cards, commuter passes, etc., can be damaged if allowed too near speaker magnets. Clocks may also be affected.

Avoid locations such as described below :

In direct sunlight
Near heating appliances or other sources of heat
Where the humidity is high

Maintenance

Clean these units with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
Clean regularly to maintain the polished surface.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean these units.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Product service

Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(b) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(c) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(d) The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation; In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1- 800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Service Centre closest to you.

Specifications

Floor speakers SB-PF500

Type 3 way 5 speaker system Bass-reflex type
Speaker (s )
Woofer: 8 cm (3-1/8w) cone type x 4
Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1w) dome type x 1
Impedance 6 Ω
Input power 200 W (Music), 100 W (DIN)
Sound pressure level 83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 1.8 kHz, 2.5 kHz
Frequency range 45 Hz – 50 kHz (at –16 dB) 50 Hz – 40 kHz (at –10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 x 1092 x 280 mm (9-27/32w x 43w x 11w)
Mass 11.8 kg (26.0 lb.)

Multi-use speaker SB-AFC500

Type 2 wa 3 speaker system Bass-reflex type
Speaker (s )
Woofer: 8 cm (3-1/8w) cone type x 2
Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1w) dome type x 1
Impedance 6 Ω
Input power 200 W (Music), 100 W (DIN)
Sound pressure level 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 2.5 kHz
Frequency range 56 Hz – 50 kHz (at –16 dB)
63 Hz – 40 kHz (at –10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 116 x 380 x 207 mm
(4-9/16w x 15w x 8-5/32w)
Mass 4.6 kg (10.1 lb.)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Customer Support

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca