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.
®
As an ENERGY STAR
Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
∗For Canada only: The word “Participant” is
used in place of the word “Partner”
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada: 905-624-5505
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler
shall remain readily operable.
How to set up the Home Theater
Connections
TV, DVD player, etc.
7.1/6.1-channel
surround
5.1-channel
surround
You can create your desired environment by connecting other peripheral equipment.
+
Speakers
• 2 Front speakers
• 1 Center speaker
• 2 Surround speakers
• 2 Surround back speakers
(1 Surround back speaker)
• 1 Subwoofer
TV, DVD player, etc.
+
Speakers
• 2 Front speakers
• 1 Center speaker
• 2 Surround speakers
• 1 Subwoofer
These settings are necessary to
output the audio correctly.
Speakers combination
settings
+
Surround back speaker
settings
Speakers combination
settings
Listen to your television or CDs in surround sound
Settings
Tur n o n .
or
or
• Select Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC to listen to
stereo sound from your television or CDs in surround. (Sound is
output from all the speakers.)
• Depending on the speaker settings and input signal (audio
signal from the disc being played), this may not be possible.
(ápage 17)
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a
lifetime.
Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00018)
1 AM loop antenna
(RSA0037)
1 Remote control
(EUR7722KM0)
Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts. (As of March 2005)
In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases”
on page 26.
In Canada to order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have
made your purchase.
1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0006-L)
2 Batteries
Refer to the separate booklet,
“Remote Control Operation
Guide”, for remote control
operation details.
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Home Theater connections
L
R
L
R
Y
INININOUT
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
LOOP ANT
GND
(CD)OUTININININININOUTOUT
TV/STB
TV/STBTV/STB
IN
TV/STB
ININOUTPLAY(IN)REC(OUT)INOUT
VCR1DVD RECORDERTAPE
VIDEOS VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
AM ANTFM ANT
CDSUBWOOFER
VCR1DVD RECORDER
COAXIAL2
OPTICAL2
TV MONITOR
DVD
TV MONITOR
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVDTV MONITOR
PBPRYPBPRYPBPRYPBPR
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIOAUDIO
LOOP
EXT
GND
AUDIO
OPTICAL1
(TV/STB)OUT
IN
TV/STB
DIGITAL IN
TV MONITOR
VIDEO
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1. TV and DVD player
Basic connection
Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections.
Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
Audio cableVideo cable
Stereo connection cable
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cable
Optical fiber cable
• Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record analog sources.
TV or monitor
Connections
This unit
You can enjoy analog sound.
You can enjoy digital sound such
as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM.
• Do not sharply bend the optical
fiber cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Video connection cable
VIDEO IN
Use to connect to the TV MONITOR
terminals for a standard picture.
You can change the input
settings for the digital
terminals if necessar y. Note
the equipment you have
connected to the terminals,
then change the settings.
(ápage 13)
:
Signal flow
DVD player
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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(DVD)
COAXIAL1
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
DVD/DVD 6CH
VIDEO
OUT
IN
DVD
FRONT
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat
radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape
decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it
can damage your software.
R
AUDIO OUT
L
L
R
L
R
IN
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
LOOP ANT
GND
(CD)OUTININININOUT
TV/STB
IN
TV/STB
ININOUTPLAY(IN)REC(OUT)INOUT
VCR1DVD RECORDERTAPE
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
AM ANTFM ANT
CDSUBWOOFER
VCR1DVD RECORDER
COAXIAL2
OPTICAL2
TV MONITOR
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
YPBPR
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIOAUDIO
LOOP
EXT
GND
AUDIO
OPTICAL1
(TV/STB)OUTIN
TV/STB
IN
TV/STB
DIGITAL IN
TV MONITOR
(DVD)
COAXIAL1
IN
DVD
DVD/DVD 6CH
FRONT
OUT
TV MONITOR
YPBPR
IN
DVD
YPBPRY
IN
TV/STB
PRPB
OUT
TV MONITOR
IN
DVD
IN
TV/STB
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
S VIDEO
L
R
(DVD)
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
LOOP ANT
GND
(CD) OUTININOUT
T
T
ININOUTPLAY(IN)REC(OUT)INOUT
VCR1DVD RECORDERTAPE
DIGITAL IN
CDSUBWOOFER
VCR1DVD RECORDER
COAXIAL2COAXIAL1
OPTICAL2OPTICAL1
TV MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
FRONT
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIO
L
R
FRONT
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIO
IN
DVD
VIDEO
Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
High picture quality connection
Use this connection instead of the VIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT connections on page 4. A COMPONENT VIDEO connection provides a purer picture than a
S-VIDEO connection. Select a S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO connection to match the peripheral equipment.
Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal.
Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections.
Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
Audio cableVideo cable
Stereo connection cable
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cable
Optical fiber cable
You can enjoy analog sound.
You can enjoy digital sound such
as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM.
• Do not sharply bend the optical
fiber cable.
Video connection cable
S-VIDEO connection cable
Use to connect to the TV MONITOR
terminals for a standard picture. Can also
be used to make a COMPONENT VIDEO
connection for a higher quality picture than
an S-VIDEO connection.
You can enjoy a higher quality picture than
with a video connection cable.
TV or monitor
You can change the
input settings for the
digital terminals if
necessary. Note the
equipment you have
connected to the
terminals, then change
the settings.
(ápage 13)
Connect here if there is only one
surround back speaker.
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Home Theater connections - 2. Speakers
Y
IN
INININ
TV/STB
TV/STB
S VIDEO
DVD
OR
DVD RECORDER
PBPR
SURROUNCENTERFRONT BFRONT A
LFHF
RLRL
BI-WIRE
R
FRONT BFRONT A
LFHF
RLRL
BI-WIRE
Y
IN
TV/STB
TV/STB
S VIDEO
DVD RECORDER
PBPR
SURROUND BAC
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT BFRONT A
LFHF
RLRL
BI-WIRE
RLR
AC
FRONT B
HF
RL
BI-WIRE
SURROUND BACK
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT B
HF
AC INAC IN
Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections.
Bi-wiring connection
You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting to speakers designed for bi-wiring.
BI-WIRE compatible speakers have separate terminals for the high frequency and low frequency signals.
• When using a bi-wiring connection, select “BI-WIRE ” for “Bi-wiring settings”. (ápage 12)
áRefer to page 15 for “Enjoying BI-AMP sound”.
Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L)
HF: High frequency
LF: Low frequency
HF
LF
HF
LF
Connections
Speaker impedance:
BI-WIRE:6-8 Ω
Using speaker terminal B
For connection to a second pair of speakers. Use the A terminals to enjoy multi-channel sound.
If you select SPEAKERS B only, playback is 2-channel. When a multi-channel source is played, the sounds intended for all the speakers are played
through the front left and front right speakers (2CH MIX).
áRefer to page 14 for “Using SPEAKERS B”.
Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L)
Speaker impedance:
Front A and B: 6-8 Ω
Fron t B:6-8 Ω
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Home Theater connections
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Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V/60 Hz)
AC power supply cord
(included)
3. AC power supply cord
Connect this cord after all other
cables and cords are connected.
Note
• The included AC power supply
cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other
equipment.
• Do not use an AC power supply
cord from any other type of
equipment with this unit.
• If the unit is left unplugged for
longer than two weeks, all
settings will revert to the factory
settings. Perform the settings
again if this occurs.
Other connections
L
R
L
R
Y
INININOUT
(DVD)
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
LOOP ANT
GND
(CD) OUTINININININININOUTOUT
TV/STB
TV/STBTV/STB
IN
TV/STB
ININOUTPLAY(IN)REC(OUT)INOUT
VCR1DVD RECORDERTAPE
VIDEOS VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
AM ANTFM ANT
CDSUBWOOFER
VCR1DVD RECORDERDVD
COAXIAL2COAXIAL1
OPTICAL2OPTICAL1
TV MONITOR
DVD
TV MONITOR
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVDTV MONITOR
PBPRYPBPRYPBPRYPBPR
FRONT A
LF
RL
FRONT
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIO
LOOP
EXT
GND
L
R
(DVD RECORDER)
INOUT
INOUT
DVD RECORDER
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
DVD RECORDEROPTICAL2
AUDIO
Y
ININ
INININININOUTOUT
TV/STB
TV/STBTV/STBVCR1DVD RECORDERDVD
TV MONITOR
DVD
PBPRPBPR
VIDEO
IN
DVD RECORDER
YPB PR
IN
S VIDEO
DVD RECORDER
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
R
L
R
Y
INININOUT
(DVD)
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
LOOP ANT
GND
(CD) OUTINININININININOUTOUT
TV/STB
TV/STTV/STB
IN
TV/STB
ININOUTPLAY(IN)REC(OUT)INOUT
VCR1DVD RECORDERTAPE
VIDEOS VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
AM ANTFM ANT
CDSUBWOOFER
VCR1DVD RECORDERDVD
COAXIAL2COAXIAL1
OPTICAL2OPTICAL1
TV MONITOR
DVD
TV MONITOR
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVDTV MONITOR
PBPRYPBPRYPBPRYPBPR
FRONT
SURROUNDSUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIO
LOOP
EXT
GND
L
R
IN
IN
VCR1
VIDEO
VCR1
AUDIO
DVD recorder
Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
RLR L
DVD recorder
You can change the input
settings for the digital
terminals if necessary.
Note the equipment you
have connected to the
terminals, then change
the settings. (ápage 13)
n High picture quality connection
Use this connection instead of the VIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT
connections (áabove). A COMPONENT VIDEO connection
provides a purer picture than a S-VIDEO connection.
Select a S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO connection to
match the peripheral equipment.
Video input can only be output again through the same type of
terminal.