Panasonic SA-BX500 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver

Model No. SA-BX500

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Note

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

EB EG GN

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Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!

With SA-BX500!

With SA-BX500!

Until no

...

Until no

...

With SA-BX500!

Connections

Until no

Until now...

w...

Settings

Until no

Until now...

We must
make speaker
settings...

w...

Many different
cables were
necessary.

Manual setting for
each speaker.

With SA-BX500!

With SA-BX500!

With SA-BX500!

AB

Simple connections
using 2 HDMI cables and
1 stereo phono cable!

Other connections are also

∗

possible.

Automatic speaker setup
leads you to the easiest
way of speakers setting
(

➔ pages 24, 25).

It’s
difficult.

When you connect the unit to your TV (VIERA) and DVD
recorder (DIGA) compatible with VIERA Link

Press just one button and enjoy the Home Theater (➔ pages 32, 33).

The

Home

Theater

begins.

One-touch
playback.

VIERA Link

Previous Home Theater systems required multiple
operations.

Enjoy the full surround sound from all speakers connected!!

1

How can we enjoy

TV with surround

sound?

Connections
and settings
are all
complete.

2 3 4

TV outputs 2-channel

stereo sounds and

only front speakers can

make audio output.

remote control
to enjoy surround sound
(➔ pages 28, 29).

Just press

SURROUND

on the unit

on the

Great!! We can enjoy

TV with surround

sound.

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Table of contents

Before use

Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy! ................ 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................ 4

Safety precautions .............................................................5

Supplied accessories ......................................................... 6

Control guide ...................................................................... 6

Quick guide

Step 1

Placing speakers .............................................. 9

Step 2

Connecting speakers ..................................... 10

Step 3

Connecting a TV and a

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ................................. 12

Step 4

Watching TV or DVD ........................................ 14

Preparations

Connections ....................................................... 16

Basic connections ............................................................ 16

Connecting cables to video and audio terminals

(Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal) ............... 16

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal ...................... 17

Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals ....... 18

Connecting cables to component and

audio terminals ................................................................. 19

Other connections ............................................................ 20

To enjoy analogue sounds ................................................ 20

To enjoy high-quality analogue sounds

(Analogue 8-channel connections) ................................... 20

To connect the unit to a CD player. .................................... 20

To connect the unit for audio or picture recording ............. 21

To connect the unit to a video camera etc. ........................ 21

Connecting other speakers .............................................22

To connect bi-wire speakers ............................................. 22

To connect a second pair of front speakers (SPEAKERS B)

To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67 .............................. 23

Connecting antennas ....................................................... 23

Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone

.... 22

... 24

Basic operations

Enjoying the Home Theater ...............................26

Basic playback ................................................................. 26

Using surround speakers wirelessly with SH-FX67 ....... 27

To enjoy 7.1 channel playback using 2 sets of SH-FX67 ... 27
When you use wireless speakers in another room (MULTI ROOM)

Using SPEAKERS B .........................................................27

Playback when making analogue 8-channel connections

Enjoying only with TV speaker ........................................ 27

Enjoying 7.1-channel virtual surround playback ........... 27

.... 27

...... 27

Operations

Listening to surround sound ................................... 28

Dolby Pro Logic

NEO:6 ................................................................................ 28

SFC (Sound Field Control) ............................................... 28

Sound fi eld ....................................................................... 29

Remote controlling sound effects .................... 30

Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic ’s “ MUSIC ” mode .............30

Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC ” mode ................................. 30

Convenient functions ........................................ 31

Adjusting speaker volumes ............................................. 31

........................................................... 28

Silencing speakers temporarily ...................................... 31

Displaying the current status ..........................................31

Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ......... 32

Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations

.... 33

Using the sound menu ...................................... 34

Adjusting the speaker level .............................................34

Adjusting the bass ........................................................... 34

Adjusting the treble .......................................................... 34

Balancing front speaker volume .....................................35

Changing the audio output (Dual programme) .............. 35

Listening clearly at low volume ....................................... 35

Using whisper mode surround ........................................ 35

Using the setup menu ........................................ 36

Basic operation ................................................................ 36

Adjusting the brightness of the display .......................... 37

Using sleep timer .............................................................. 37

Setting speakers and their sizes .....................................37

Setting distances .............................................................. 37

Setting the lowpass fi lter ................................................. 38

Changing auto speaker settings .................................... 38

To return speakers to factory settings ............................... 38

Setting the unit against automatic polarity adjustment ...... 38

Adjusting the high-frequency sound quality of the set frequency response

Making bi-wire setting ...................................................... 38

Setting the speaker impedance ....................................... 38

Changing the input settings ............................................ 39

Setting the placement positions for surround speakers

Setting wireless speakers ................................................ 39

Setting input signals ........................................................39

Adjusting input levels for external terminals ................. 39

Reducing standby power consumption (power save mode)

Setting VIERA Link to “OFF ” ........................................... 40

Switching the attenuator .................................................. 40

Adjusting the time lag by delaying audio

output when pictures on TV arrives after sounds .......... 40

Changing the volume display .......................................... 40

Reset (factory settings) ................................................... 40

... 38

.... 39

..... 40

Using headphones ............................................. 41

Recording ........................................................... 41

Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc

Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver
Using two or more Panasonic equipment

(a mini component system, an AV amp etc.) ................... 42

Remote controlling a DVD recorder ................................ 43

Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ............... 44

Entering a code to operate other equipment .................. 45

. .... 42

... 42

Enjoying the Radio ............................................ 46

Preset tuning .................................................................... 46

Auto presetting ................................................................. 46

Manual presetting ............................................................ 46

Listening to preset stations (using the remote control) ..... 46

Manual tuning ................................................................... 47

Tuning directly using the numbered buttons ..................... 47

Using the unit ................................................................... 47

Using the remote control .................................................. 47

Reducing excessive noise ............................................... 47

AM allocation .................................................................... 47

RDS broadcasts ................................................................ 48

Changing the display ........................................................ 48

PTY displays ....................................................................48

Playing an iPod on this unit ...............................49

Playing a music recorded on iPod ................................... 49

Reference

Other information .............................................. 50

Glossary ............................................................. 52

Specifi cations .................................................... 53

Error messages .................................................. 53

Troubleshooting guide ......................................54

Maintenance ....................................................... 55

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Before use

Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!/Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)
(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fi tted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED
WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL

OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/

YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type
of AC mains plug (fi gures A and B). Confi rm the AC
mains plug fi tted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fi tted please observe the
wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualifi ed electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
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.

Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration. These conditions can damage
the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fi re.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other
place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly
and not damaged. Poor connection and lead
damage can cause fi re or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug fi rmly when unplugging the lead.
Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can
cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs,
immediately disconnect the unit from the AC mains
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit.
They contain fl ammable gases which can ignite if
sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If
sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke
appears, or any other problem that is not covered in
these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains
lead and contact your dealer or an authorised
service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit
can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualifi ed persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from
the AC mains if it is not to be used for a long time.

Before use

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Safety precautions

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 AC mains lead

For continental Europe

(K2CQ2CA00007) (K2CT3CA00004)

1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0007-M)

Sales and Support Information



For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00002)

For Australia and
New Zealand

(K2CJ2DA00010)

1 Antenna plug adapter

For the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
(K1YZ02000013)

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Customer Care Centre

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For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•

For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

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Visit our website for product information

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E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

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For customers: 0844 844 3856

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Order accessory and consumable items for your product with
ease and confi dence by phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am-5:30pm
(Excluding public holidays).

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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

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Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

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It couldn’t be simpler!

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Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

1 Setup microphone
(L0CBAB000128)

1 Front terminal
cover
(RGK2137-K)

2 Batteries 1 Remote control

(N2QAKB000070)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of May

2008. These may be subject to change.)

Control guide

This unit

Lights on when playing a disc using
multi-channel LPCM format

Lights on when playing a disc using
high defi nition audio format such as
Blu-ray Disc

Lights on when the following multi­channel playback settings are used

• When playing multi-channel sources

• When using surround effects for two-

channel sources, etc.

Standby indicator [^]

When the unit is connected to the AC
mains supply, this indicator lights up in
standby mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on.

Standby/on switch [8]

Press to switch the unit from on to
standby mode or vice versa. In standby
mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.

For connecting headphones (➔ page

41)
For connecting the setup microphone

(➔ page 24)

For connecting a video camera etc.
(➔ page 21)

PROCESSING

MULTI CH

TrueHD

D+

DTS-HD

SURROUND

SPEAKERS A

SETUP MIC

S VIDEO

Lights on when BI-AMP is on (➔ page 51)

For switching the surround playback on
and off (The indicator lights up when the
surround playback is on.) (➔ page 29)

Lights up under the condition that using the
digital transmitter (SH-FX67) is possible

For selecting input

INPUT SELECTOR

WIRELESS READY

MULTI CH

SURROUND M.ROOM

BI-AMP

LPCM

SPEAKERS B

AUX

VIDEO

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

L - AUDIO - R

-

SETUP

RETURN

VOLUME

_

OK

TUNE

sources (➔ pages 15,
26 and 41)

For adjusting volumes
(➔ pages 15, 26 and

41)

+

For tuning the radio
(➔ page 47)

For SETUP operations
(➔ page 36)

Lights on during the
auto speaker setup
(➔ page 24)

For selecting front
speakers (➔ pages 24,
26 and 27)

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Display

Lights on when
2-channel mix is
functioning
(➔ pages 27, 41
and 51)

(➔ pages 15, 24, 26 and 27)

2CH MIX

SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

A B

Radio display

TUNED

MONO ST

Lights on when sleep
timer is set (➔ page 37)

RDS

PS

PTY

M

SLEEP

Unit display

m

kHz
MHz

Frequency unit indicatorsGeneral displayDisplays front speakers in use

Lights on when PCM FIX is selected (➔ page 39)

DIGITAL INPUT

DTS 96/24DTS

DIGITAL EX

-ES

PCM

Lights on when the
corresponding digital

EX

source is input (➔ page 50)

Rear Panel

O

O

U

C

H

P

L

A

Y

WIRELESS READY

SURROUND M.ROOM

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

+

_

DTS-HD

MULTI CH
LPCM

BI-AMP

AUX

TUNE

RETURN

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

-

SETUP

OK

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS B

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R

Speaker terminal (➔ pages 10, 11 and 22)

FRONT A
FRONT A FRONT B CENTER

LF HF

BI-WIRE

R

L

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

A

C IN~

AC inlet
(➔ pages 12

R

Exhaust hole
(Cooling fan)

FRONT B

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

L

Component terminal
(➔ page 19)

and 13)

SURROUND BACK

L L

RR

HDMI terminal (➔ pages 13, 17 and 32)

IN IN

(DVD RECORDER)

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

DVD PLAYER)

(CABLE/SAT)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER

HDMI 1

OUT OUT

TV MONITOR

OUT

IN

TV MONITOR

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

IN

BD/

DVD RECORDER

DVD PLAYER

IN

OUT

BD/(BD/
DVD PLAYER

DVD RECORDER

AUDIO

FRONT

OUT

Video terminal
(➔ pages 12, 16
and 21)

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

S VIDEO

IN IN IN IN

VCR

VIDEO

IN IN IN

VCR

IN IN

IN IN IN

VCR

Audio terminal
(➔ pages 11, 12, 13,
16 and 18 to 21)

Y

B

P

R

P

OUT

TV MONITOR

L

R

IN

CD

OUT

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

123

S video terminal (➔ pages 18 and 21)

Digital transmitter
terminal
(➔ page 23)

Digital input terminal
(➔ pages 16, 18, 19,

CABLE/SAT

CABLE/SAT

CABLE/SAT

GAME

GAME

GAME

IN

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

(DVD RECORDER)

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

DC OUT 5V

500mA MAX

OPTION V 1

OUT

TV

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

LOOP ANT

GND

(TV)

FM ANT

75

Ω

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

20 and 32)

(CD)

Option port terminal
(➔ page 49)

Antenna terminal
(➔ page 23)

Before use

Remote control

Supplied accessories/Control guide

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Power button

For selecting input
sources (➔ pages
26 and 41)

For switching FM or AM
(➔ pages 46 and 47)

For inputting channels
TV, cable box and satellite

receiver (➔ page 42)

DVD recorder

(➔ page 43)
Radio (➔ page 46)
For selecting a track or
chapter
DVD recorder (➔ page 43)
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(➔ page 44)
For inputting frequencies
(➔ page 47)

For confi rming speaker
output (➔ page 14)/For auto
speaker setup (➔ pages
24 and 25)/For adjusting
speaker level (➔ page 31)

For listening to surround
sounds (➔ pages 28 to 30)

INPUT

SELECTOR

DIRECT
TUNING

DISC

SEARCH/SLOW

STOP

U

N

E

R

M

O

T

P

A

O

G

I

T

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

SURROUND

OFF

SFC

MUSIC MOVIE

AV

SYSTEM

FM/AM

0

-/--

PAUSE

SKIP

U

O

T

E

N

O

OK

AUTO

TEST

NEO : 6

TV

CABLE

SAT

DRIVE

SELECT

C

H

P

L

SOUND
MENU

DISPLAY

OPTION

PORT

SETUP

RECORDER

DVD

PLAYER

BD/DVD

ANALOG 8CH

CH

VOL

MUTING

PLAY

A

Y

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

S

RETURN

TV

VOL

TV/AV

For switching an input
source on and off/
Source switching/
Switching remote control
modes (➔ pages 42 to 45)

For playing 8 channels
sources (➔ page 27)

For selecting a channel
TV, cable box and satellite
receiver (➔ page 42)
DVD recorder (➔ page 43
Radio (➔ page 46)

For adjusting volumes
(➔ pages 14, 15, 26 and

41)
For silencing speakers

temporarily (➔ page 31)

For operating other
equipment
(➔ pages 33 and 42 to 44)

For operating SOUND
MENU (➔ pages 34 and

35)/SETUP (➔ page 36)

For selecting SOUND
MENU (➔ pages 34 and

35)
For operating a TV

(➔ page 42)

For changing the display
(➔ pages 31 and 48)

For playing an iPod (➔
page 49)/For entering
SETUP menu items
(➔ page 36)

Batteries

Press on the tab to open.

(R6/LR6, AA)

Place this side in before the other side
when you close.

)

• Insert so the poles (( and )) match those in the
remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not heat or expose to fl ame.

• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile
exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.

Use

Remote control signal sensor

About 7 meters or less when you
sit directly in front of the signal
sensor (Exact distance depends
on angles).

Transmission window

Caution

• Do not place an object between the signal
sensor and the remote control.

• Do not place the signal sensor under direct
sunlight or the strong light of an inverter
fl uorescent lamp.

• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s
sensor free from dust.

When you set the unit in a cabinet

The remote controlling range may decrease

depending on the thickness or colours of
glass cabinet doors.

Quick guide

This section guides you through the easiest and simplest way to setup the Home Theater.
Refer to the steps indicated below. The steps 1 to 4 indicate the method one by one from when you purchase
the unit until you can enjoy the Home Theater.

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

Step

1

Step

2

Placing speakers

You can enjoy the best quality of sounds by
setting speakers properly.

Connecting speakers

You can install and connect speakers in 7.1ch
setting.

(➔ page 9)

(➔ pages 10 to 11)

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Step

3

Step

4

Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(➔ pages 12 to 13)

You can easily enjoy high-quality pictures and
sounds.

Watching TV or DVD

You can enjoy TV and DVD with surround
sound.

(➔ pages 14 to 15)

〜♪

Step

1

5.1, 6.1, 7.1 etc. channel playback is possible on this unit. This page introduces speaker settings for 7.1 channel
playback.
The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing
position.
Measure the actual distance from each of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps

instructed in “Setting distances” (➔ page 37) or perform steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup
microphone” (➔ pages 24 and 25) when you cannot install speakers the same distance away.

Example: Front speakers (2), center speaker (1), surround speakers (2), surround back speakers (2) and

Placing speakers

subwoofer (1)

A

– H in the illustration below correspond to A – H in “Connecting speakers” (➔ pages 10 and 11).

Front speaker (right)

A

Surround speaker (right)

D

Front speaker (left)

B

Center speaker

C

Quick guide

Placing speakers

F

Active

H

subwoofer

Surround speaker (left)

E

Surround back speaker (left)

G

Front speakers (A right, B left)

Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound.

C Center speaker

Place underneath or above the center of the TV.
When you do not install the center speaker, sound assigned to it is distributed to front speakers and output from them.

Surround speakers (D right, E left)

Place on the side of or slightly behind the listening-viewing position.
When you do not install surround speakers, sound assigned to them is distributed to front speakers and output from them.

Surround back speakers (F right, G left)

Place behind the listening-viewing position, about 1 meter higher than ear level.
When you do not install any surround back speaker, sound assigned to them is distributed to surround speakers or front speakers
and output from them.

H Active subwoofer

The active subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV.

Surround back speaker
(right)

Note

• Aim front faces of all speakers at the listening-viewing position for setting.

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Step

B

O

/
D

E

2

Connecting speakers

1

Remove the vinyl covering the tips of
speaker cables by twisting it off.

Front speaker (right)

A

How to connect speaker cables

2

Speaker terminals

Front speaker (left)

B

Center speaker

C

Note

• Connect speaker cables properly to
terminals after making sure left and right,
and ( and ). Improper connections may
cause the unit to develop problems.

• Do not short-circuit speaker cables. The
action may damage circuits.

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FRONT A

R

FRONT A

BI-WIRE

LF

L

CENTER

CENTER

Rear panel

FRONT A
FRONT A CENTER

LF HF

R

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

FRONT B

FRONT B

BI-WIRE

L

R

Speaker impedance
Front A: 4 to 16
Center: 6 to 16
Surround: 6 to 16
Surround back: 6 to 16

Ω

Ω
Ω
Ω

A

C IN~

Note

• Do not forget to take steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone” (➔ pages 24 and 25) after connecting a
new speaker.

• When connecting speakers with the impedance of 4 Ω, make sure to set “4 OHMS ” in “Setting the speaker impedance” on page 38.

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

L

SURROUND BACK

L L

RR

Y

B

P

R

P

OUT

TV MONITOR

L

R

IN

CD

OUT

C

IN

(BD

(DVD RECORDER)

DV

1

C

SU

Connection cable

Speaker cable (not included) Monaural connection cable (not included)

Quick guide

Use the terminal for the left surround back
speaker when you place the speakers for 6.1
channel playback.

D

Surround speaker

(right)

E

Surround speaker

SURROUND

SURROUND

L

R

(left)

F

Surround back speaker

(right)

G

Surround back speaker

(left)

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND BACK

L

R

Connecting speakers

IN IN

(DVD RECORDER)

MPONENT VIDEO

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

PLAYER)

2

NTER

SURROUND BACK

WOOFER

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER

HDMI 1

OUT OUT

TV MONITOR

OUT

IN

TV MONITOR

3

SURROUND

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

IN

BD/

DVD RECORDER

DVD PLAYER

IN

OUT

BD/
DVD PLAYER

DVD RECORDER

AUDIO

FRONT

OUT

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

S VIDEO

IN IN IN IN

VCR

CABLE/SAT

VIDEO

IN IN IN

VCR

CABLE/SAT

IN IN IN

IN IN

CABLE/SAT

VCR

GAME

GAME

GAME

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

DC OUT 5V

500mA MAX

OPTION V 1

OUT

TV

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

LOOP ANT

GND

Active subwoofer

H

(TV)

(CD)

FM ANT

75

Ω

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

OUT

SUBWOOFER

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Step

Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/

3

DVD player

Connecting equipment in the basic way

Connection cable

Audio cable Video cable Video and Audio cable

Stereo phono cable (not included)

White (L)
Red (R)

• When you make HDMI connections, this connection is not necessary.

TV

Rear panel

Video connection cable (not included) 21-pin scart cable (not included)

You need a stereo phono

Audio out

(R) (L)

cable for enjoying TV with
surround sound.
To enjoy TV with a digital
sound output make
connection B instructed
in page 16.

VIDEO

IN

Use when connecting
equipment with a 21-pin
scart terminal.

AV

FRONT A

FRONT A FRONT B CENTER

LF HF

R

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

A

C IN~

FRONT B

BI-WIRE

L

L

R

AC mains lead (included)

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

L L

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

SURROUND BACK

RR

Household mains socket
(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Y

B

P

R

P

OUT

TV MONITOR

L

R

CD

(DVD RECORDER)

IN

OUT

(DVD RECORDER)

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

DVD PLAYER)

12

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN

IN IN

HDMI 1

OUT OUT

TV MONITOR

OUT

IN

TV MONITOR

3

SURROUND

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

IN

BD/
DVD PLAYER

IN

BD/(BD/
DVD PLAYER

AUDIO

FRONT

S VIDEO

IN IN IN IN

DVD RECORDER

VIDEO

IN IN IN

OUT

DVD RECORDER

OUT

IN IN

DVD RECORDER

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

VCR

CABLE/SAT

VCR

CABLE/SAT

IN IN IN

CABLE/SAT

VCR

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

GAME

IN

GAME

GAME

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

DC OUT 5V
500mA MAX

OPTION V 1

OUT

TV

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

LOOP ANT

GND

(TV)

(CD)

FM ANT

75

Ω

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

(R) (L)

Audio out

VIDEO

OUT

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Notes on AC mains lead

• Connect AC mains lead after all other cables and cords are connected.

• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC mains lead from any other type of equipment with this unit.

• The unit’s settings remain effective after the AC mains lead is removed from the household mains socket.

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Insertion of connector (Except the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the
connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6 mm

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal

Connection cable

Video and Audio cable Audio cable

HDMI cable (not included) (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.)

Recommended part number:

RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20
(2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

• This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps)

when connected to a compatible TV. A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without deep colour, will be reproduced if connected to a
TV which does not support deep colour.

• Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

• When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

• The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals for connection (➜ pages
16, 18 to 20).

Stereo phono cable (not included)

White (L)
Red (R)

Quick guide

TV

Rear panel

FRONT A

FRONT A FRONT B CENTER

R

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

A

C IN~

BI-WIRE

LF HF

L

R

FRONT B

Audio out

(R) (L)

HDMI input

You need a stereo phono cable for
enjoying TV with surround sound.
To enjoy TV with a digital sound
output make connection B
instructed in page 16.

CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

L

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

L L

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

SURROUND BACK

RR

Y

B

P

R

P

TV MONITOR

L

R

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

DVD PLAYER)

12

CENTER

IN

SUBWOOFER

CD

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER

IN IN

(DVD RECORDER)

HDMI 1

TV MONITOR

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

TV MONITOR

3

SURROUND BACK

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

IN

OUT OUT

BD/
DVD PLAYER

OUT

IN

BD/(BD/
DVD PLAYER

AUDIO

SURROUND

FRONT

S VIDEO

IN IN IN IN

DVD RECORDER

VIDEO

IN IN IN

OUT

DVD RECORDER

OUT

IN IN

IN

(CABLE/SAT)

VCR

CABLE/SAT

VCR

CABLE/SAT

IN IN IN

CABLE/SAT

VCR

GAME

GAME

GAME

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

OPTICAL 1

DC OUT 5V

500mA MAX

OPTION V 1

OUT

TV

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

LOOP ANT

GND

(TV)

(CD)

FM ANT

75

Ω

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

AC mains lead (included)

HDMI

Household mains socket

Video/Audio out

(AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz)

You can hear DVD sounds, etc. from TV speakers when you turn off the unit connected as shown on this page (standby through
function). This convenient function enables you to enjoy DVD etc. without using the unit late at night.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

When connection is complete

SURROUND

“

MULTI CH

TrueHD

D+

DTS-HD

PROCESSING

SURROUND

SPEAKERS A

SETUP MIC

S VIDEO

SURROUND

MULTI CH
LPCM

”

VOLUME

WIRELESS READY

SURROUND M.ROOM

BI-AMP

SPEAKERS B

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

AUX

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

INPUT SELECTOR

_

OK

TUNE

-

SETUP

RETURN

1. Press to turn the unit on.

+

2. Press

• The “SURROUND” indicator lights on after the setting.

• You can enjoy 2-channel sources with surround playback.

SURROUND

to set surround playback.

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Step

4

“ ”

SURROUND

“

MULTI CH

TrueHD

D+

PROCESSING

SURROUND

SETUP MIC

SURROUND

Watching TV or DVD

Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and others)

”

VOLUME

_

OK

TUNE

+

DTS-HD

SPEAKERS A

INPUT SELECTOR

WIRELESS READY

MULTI CH

SURROUND M.ROOM

BI-AMP

LPCM

SPEAKERS B

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

AUX

L - AUDIO - R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

SPEAKERS A

-

SETUP

RETURN

Testing speaker output

You can confi rm audio output using the test signal.

1. Press to turn the unit on.

2. Press to select an input source other than
“TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”.

3. Press
–30dB and –35dB.

4. Press
connected speakers.

• Speakers are displayed in the following order.

L → C → R → RS → SBR → SBL → LS → SUBW

When you feel the volume of each speaker is not
balanced with the volume of the front speakers, see
page 31 to adjust the volume balance of speakers.

5. Press

6. Lower the volume to the normal listening level

to adjust the volume range between

AUTO

to test audio output from all

TEST

(The test signal is output only when the
connected speaker is displayed.)

AUTO

to stop the test signal.

TEST

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using .

1

To turn the unit on

Press

To select “TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”.

• The standby indicator “^” goes off when you turn the unit on.

• Confi rm if “
displayed, press [SPEAKERS A].

• Check the “SURROUND” indicator is lighting up. If not, press
[SURROUND] on the unit to set surround playback (➔ pages 13 and

29).

A

” appears on the display on the unit. If “A” is not

Quick guide

2
3

4

Press or

Watch TV or DVD

• You can enjoy the variety of surround effects (➔ pages 28 to 30).

To adjust the volume

Press

To fi nish watching

Be sure to reduce the volume and press [^] to turn the unit to standby.

Operations on the unit

To turn the unit on

1

Press

Watching TV or DVD

Volume range:
– – dB (minimum), – 79dB to 0dB (maximum)

To select “TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”

INPUT SELECTOR

WIRELESS READY

MULTI CH

SPEAKERS A

SURROUND M.ROOM

BI-AMP

LPCM

SPEAKERS B

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

AUX

L - AUDIO - R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

-

SETUP

RETURN

MULTI CH

TrueHD

D+

DTS-HD

PROCESSING

SURROUND

SETUP MIC

VOLUME

_

OK

TUNE

2

Turn

+

Watch TV or DVD

3

INPUT SELECTOR

To adjust the volume

4

VOLUME

Turn

_

+

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Connections

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

OUT

IN IN

CD

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

TV

AUDIO

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

IN IN

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

(CABLE/SAT)

HDMI 1

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

L

R

IN IN IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN IN IN

IN

TV MONITOR

TV MONITOR

DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

DVD PLAYER

BD/(BD/

DVD PLAYER)

(DVD RECORDER)

(CABLE/SAT)

12

3

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

(TV)

(CD)

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

Y

P

B

P

R

IN

OUT OUT

IN IN IN IN

TV MONITOR

DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

DVD PLAYER

BD/

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

OUT

CENTER

IN

IN

FM ANT

AM ANT

OPTION V 1

LOOP

EXT

DC OUT 5V

500mA MAX

75

Ω

RR

L L

LOOP ANT

GND

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL IN

Basic connections

Connecting cables to video and audio terminals (Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal)

Video cable Audio cable

Video connection cable (not included)

Optical fi bre cable (not included) Stereo phono cable

To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection A
or B instructed below according to your equipment.

(not included)

White (L)
Red (R)

Connecting the optical
fi bre cable

Note the
shape and fi t
it correctly
into the

Do not
bend!

terminal.

TV

Rear panel

VIDEO IN

Digital audio
out (optical)

Audio out

(R) (L)

Digital audio

out (optical)

DVD player

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To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR

• When you make HDMI connections (➔ pages 13 and 17), this connection is not necessary.

• The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only.

• You can change the digital input terminal setting according to the equipment to connect (➔ page 39).

1 2

VIDEO

OUT

(When the DVD recorder has DVD/VHS terminals, make the following connections.)
Connect the DVD output terminal as 1 described above.
Connect the DVD/VHS output terminal as 2 described above.

Note

Digital audio
out (optical)

DVD recorderBlu-ray Disc/

VIDEO

OUT

(R) (L)

Audio out

VIDEO

OUT

VCR

Audio out

Cable box or
satellite receiver

(R) (L)

VIDEO

OUT

(R) (L)

Audio out

Game

VIDEO

OUT

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

OUT

IN IN

CD

BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

TV

AUDIO

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

IN IN

IN

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

(CABLE/SAT)

HDMI 1

HDMI 2 HDMI 3

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

L

R

IN IN IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

IN IN IN

IN

TV MONITOR

TV MONITOR

DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

DVD PLAYER

BD/(BD/

DVD PLAYER)

(DVD RECORDER)

(CABLE/SAT)

12

3

(DVD RECORDER)

(BD/DVD PLAYER)

(TV)

(CD)

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

Y

P

B

P

R

IN

OUT OUT

IN IN IN IN

TV MONITOR

DVD RECORDER

VCR

CABLE/SAT

GAME

DVD PLAYER

BD/

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

OUT

CENTER

IN

IN

FM ANT

AM ANT

OPTION V 1

LOOP

EXT

DC OUT 5V

500mA MAX

75

Ω

RR

L L

LOOP ANT

GND

VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal

Connection cable

Video and Audio cable

HDMI cable

(not included)
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

HDMI cable notes

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

• This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Colour) technology.

• Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

• When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection A or B

TV

instructed on page 16 according to your equipment.

HDMI input

Preparations

Connections

The HDMI input terminal on the unit’s rear is made to specifi cations that presume connection of a DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player etc. When other equipment is connected, sounds may not come out of the unit, or pictures shown on the equipment (TV)
connected to the HDMI output terminal may be disrupted.
In such cases, see pages 16, 18 and 19 and make connections other than HDMI.

•

The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals for connection (➔ pages 16, 18 to 20).

• You can change the settings on HDMI 3 terminal according to the equipment to connect (➔ page 39).



Playback is available with the basic connections (➔ page 26).

HDMI connection

Rear panel

HDMI

Video/Audio out

HDMI

Video/Audio out

DVD recorder Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Note

Besides To make high-picture-quality connections
Besides To enjoy analogue sounds
Besides To connect other equipment, etc.

(➔ page 20)

(➔ pages 20 to 23)

Cable box, satellite receiver, etc.

(➔ pages 18 and 19)

HDMI

Video/Audio out

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