Panasonic SA-BT228, SB-HF480, SB-HC480, SB-HS480, SB-HW480 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-BT228

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum per formance and safety, please read these instructions car efully.

Befor e co nn ec ting , op era ti ng or a dj ust in g t his pr od uc t, p le as e rea d th e i nstr u cti ons co mpl e tely. Pleas e k ee p t his m anual f or f u ture
reference.

If you have any questions contact:
1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The warranty can be found on page 42.
Please return the product registration card (if included),
or reg ister via the In ternet at:
www.panasonic.com/register

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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 THE
APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

The sock et outl et sha ll be installed near th e eq ui pm ent an d
easil y accessible. The mains plug of th e power supply cord
shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
appara t us fr om th e AC M ains , d is con nect th e p owe r sup pl y
cord plug from AC receptacle.

FCC Note:

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.
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.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No. : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

The mode l number and serial nu mber of th is prod uc t 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.

MODEL NUMBER SC-BT228
SERIA L NU M BE R __________ __ __ __ _ ______ __ __ __

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________ __ _
DEALER NAME _____________________ _________
DEALER ADDRESS ___________________________

____________________________________________

TELEP HONE NUMBER ________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before usin g 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 Kee p t he s e ins tr u ctions .
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

accord ance with the manufacturer’s inst ructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radi ators,

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
ground ing prong. The w ide blade or the third prong ar e
provided for y our safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

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/app aratus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused f or 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 app aratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMO VE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING T O QU ALIFIED
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.

(Ins ide of product)

-If you see this symbol­Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local au t h ori t ie s or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......... 3

Getting started

Accessory................ ............... .............. ............. 5

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

•Remote control................................................................. 6

•Main unit (Front)............................................................... 7

•Main unit (Rear)................................................................ 7

Playabl e discs/Cards........... .............. ............... . 8

Unit and media care........................................ 10

Using the remote co ntrol................................. 10

STEP 1: Preparing the speakers..................... 11

STEP 2: Positioning..... .......................... ......... 11

STEP 3: Connections...................................... 12

•Speaker cable connection.............................................. 12

•Connection to a TV ........................................................ 12

•Radio antenna connection ............................................. 14

STEP 4:

AC power supply cord connection................... 15

STEP 5: Ea sy setup........................................ 15

STEP 6:

Reprogramming the remote control ................ 16

Inserti n g or removing a media......................... 16

START menu.................................................. 17

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers........ 18

•Enjoying surround sound effects.................................... 18

TV

Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers..................... 23

•Surround sound effects.................................................. 23

•Sound modes................................................................. 23

•Making settings for digital audio input............................ 23

Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link

•Setting the audio link ..................................................... 24

•Easy control only with VIERA remote control ................ 25

TM

“HDAVI ControlTM”)................... 24

Other devices

Using the iPod................................................. 26

•iPod Connection ............................................................ 26

•iPod Playback................................................................ 26

Advanced operations

Playback menu................................................ 27

Setup menu..................................................... 29

•Speaker settings............................................................. 31

Optional speaker settings

Playback

Playing vide o con te n ts............... ............... ...... 19

•Other operations during play.......................................... 19

•Useful fun c tio ns... .... .... ... .... ............ .... ... .... .... ........... .... .. 20

•Enjoying BONUSVIEW in BD-Video .............................. 20

Playing still pictures......................................... 20

•Useful fun c tio ns... .... .... ... .... ............ .... ... .... .... ........... .... .. 21

Playing music.................................................. 21

Radio

Listeni n g to th e Radio..................... .............. .. 22

•Presetting stations automatically.................................... 22

•Presetting stations manually .......................................... 22

•Listening/confirming the preset channels....................... 22

Speaker insta l la tion option ............... .............. . 32

Reference

Troubleshooting guide..................................... 33

Messages ..... ................................................... 35

About MP3/JPEG/AVCHD/MPEG2 files . ......... 36

Supplemental information................................ 37

Glossary.......................................................... 39

Specifications.................................................. 40

Limited W arranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.

AND PUERTO RICO)...................................... 42

Index.................................................. Back cover

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Getting started TV Radio PlaybackOther devices

Advanced operations

Reference

Optional speaker

settings

Getting started

≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations

on the main unit if the controls are the same.

System SC-BT228
Main unit SA-BT228
Speaker system Front speakers SB-HF480

Center speaker SB-HC480
Surround spea kers SB-HS480

Subwoofer SB-HW480

≥ Some a ccessories and external devices mentioned in these operating inst ructions that are not include d with this

prod uct may not be on sale in c ertain r egions.

Accessory

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAKB000092)

∏ Speaker cable

(center)
[REEX1154]
with green connector

∏ 2 Batteries for

remote control

∏ Speaker cables

(surround)
[REEX1155]
with gr ay connector
[REEX1156]
with blue connector

∏ 1 Video cabl e

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏ Speaker cables

(front)
[REEX1152A]
with red connector
[REEX1153A]
with white connector

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≥ Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to

change.

≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥ To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and

Puerto Rico)” on page 42.

∏ 1 FM indoor

antenna

(RSAX0002)

∏ 1 AC power

supp ly cor d

(K2CB2CB00021)

∏ 1 Sheet of

speaker
cable
stickers

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Control reference guide

RETURN

VOL

STOP

SEARCH

SKIP

SLOW

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

SEARCH

OK

BD/SD

iPod

EXT-IN

MUTE

RADIO

P

O

P

-

U

P

M

E

N

U

T

O

P

M

E

N

U

EXIT

STATUS

R

G

B

Y

-

CH SELECT

SOUND

SURROUND

DISPLAY

AUDIO

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

S

T

A

R

T

SUB MENU

s

VOL

TV

INPUT

SLEEP

CANCEL

PIP

23

4 56
7809

1

19

8

21

22

24

13

20

1

4

18

2

23

14

17

15
16

3

5

6

7

9

10
11
12

Remote control

1 Turn the un it on and off ( > 15)
2 Set the sleep timer

1 Press [SLEEP].
2 While “SLEEP ££” is disp layed, press [SL EEP]

several times to select the time (in minutes).

≥ Timer selection is up to 120 minutes.
≥ Select “OFF” when cancelling the setting.
≥ To confirm the remaining time

Press the button again.

3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers

[CANCEL]: Can cel
4 Basi c playback control buttons (> 19)
5 Select preset radio stations
6 Show status messages (> 19)
7 Show Top Menu/Direct Navigator (> 19)
8[3, 4,2, 1]: Menu selection

[OK]: Selection

[2, 1]: Select preset radio station (> 22)

[2] (2;), [1] (;1): Frame-by-frame (> 19)
9 Show sub menu (> 20)
10 These buttons a re used when;

≥ Operating a BD-Video disc that includes Java

applications (BD-J).

≥ Displaying “Title View” and “Album View” screens.

(> 20)

11 Set the sound mode (> 18)/Select speaker channel

(> 18)
12 S elect surroun d sound effects (> 18)
13 TV operation buttons

[Í]: Turn the televis ion on and off

[INPUT]: Input sele ct

[ijVOL]: Adjust the volume
14 Adjust the volume of the main unit
15 Mute the sound

≥ “MUTE” fl a she s on t he un it’ s di sp lay, while t he fu nct i on i s

on.

≥ To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.

≥ Muting is canceled if the unit is turned off.

16 Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture)
17 S elect the source

[BD/SD]: Select disc drive or SD card drive (> 17)

[iPod]: Select iPod as the source (> 17, 26)

[RADIO/EXT-IN]: Select FM tuner or external audio as the

source (> 17, 22, 23)
18 Select radio stations manually (> 22)
19 Exit the menu screen
20 Show START menu (> 17)
21 S how Pop-up menu (> 19)
22 Return to previous screen
23 S elect audio (> 19)
24 Show Playback menu (> 27)

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Getting started

OPEN/CLOSEVOLUME

POWER

iPod

SELECTOR

SD CARD

1 2

3

45

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Pull op en.

AC IN

5

2

1

3Ω6Ω6Ω

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

R L

2

1

3Ω

SURROUND

R L

-

AV

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

+

6

FM ANT

75()Ω

L

R

AC IN

5

2

1

3Ω6Ω6Ω

FRONT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

R L

4

3

3Ω

SURROUND

R L

-

AV

OUT

(ARC)

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

+

6

L

R

FM ANT

75()Ω

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

Main unit (Front)

1 Stand by/ o n sw itch (POWER Í/I) (> 15)

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.

2 Power indicator

The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.
3 Connect iPod (> 26)
4 Adjust the volume of the main unit
5 Open or close the disc tray (> 16)
6Disc tray
7 SD card slot (> 16)

∫ If the fron t cover comes off

Main unit (Rear)

8 Display (FL Display)

≥ “SRD” (SURROUND) lights when sound is output to the

surround speakers.

≥ The display is turned of f when the volume is adjust ed to

“0”. (> 30)

9 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Wi thin ap pro x. 7 m (23 ft.)

o

Angle: A pp r o x. 20

up and down, 30oleft and right
10 Select the source (> 17)
11 Stop (> 19)
12 Start play (> 19)

1 Hold rear side of main unit by one hand and match up left

or right side protruding hook on the cover first with the
corresponding slot on the unit.

2 Push the hook firmly towards the unit until it clicks into

place. Then push the succeeding hook s one by one until

all have clicked into place.
3 Check that the cover now moves correctly.
≥ If it does not, remove it and repeat the above procedure.

1 AC IN terminal (> 15)
2 Spe aker terminals (> 12)
3 Cooling fan

4 HDMI AV OUT terminal (> 12, 13)
5 FM radio antenna terminal (> 14)

Saving energy

This unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.
≥ This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive.

6 DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminals (> 12 , 13, 14)

Terminal 1 is designated for connection with the TV.

Terminal 2 can be used with equipment other than the

STB.
7 VIDEO OUT terminal (> 12, 13)
8 AUX terminal (> 13)

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Playable discs/Cards

Type Logo examples Type detail Playable cont e nt s

[BD]

BD-Video Video

BD-RE

BD-R Video

DVD-Video Video

DVD-RAM

Video
JPEG

Video
AVCHD
JPEG

[DVD]

[CD]

[SD]

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

— +R/+RW/+RDL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

—

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

(Includes microSDHC Card)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Includes microSDXC Card)

CD-R

CD-RW

(as of D ecember 2009)

Video
AVCHD
MP3
JPEG

Video
AVCHD

Music [CD-DA]
MP3
JPEG

MPEG2
AVCHD
JPEG

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∫ Discs that cannot be played in this unit

2

4

1

ALL

1

Any other disc that is not specifically supported or
previously described.

≥ 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥ DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
≥ HD DVD
≥ BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

This un it plays BD- Vid eo marked wi th la be ls con taining the
region code A.
Example:

DVD-Video

This un it plays DVD -V id eo mar k ed wi th la be ls con taining the
regio n number “1” or “AL L”.
Example:

∫ Finalize

DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by
a recorder, etc., needs to be finalized by the recorder to play
on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions.

∫ BD-Video

This un it sup po r ts hi gh bit rat e au di o (D olby Di gi ta l P lu s, Do lb y
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master
Audio) adopted in BD-Video. In order to enjoy these audio
formats, refer to page 30.

∫ Music CD

≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conf orm to

CD-DA specificatio ns (copy control CDs, etc.) can not be
guaranteed.

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet

the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital
Audio (CD - DA) form at so playb ac k ma y not be possi ble .

∫ SD card

≥ MiniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC

Cards and microSDXC Cards can b e used, but
must be used with an adaptor card. These are
usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise
custom er provide d .

≥ Keep the Memory Car d out of reach of chi ldren

to prevent swallowing.

≥ To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention

tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

≥ This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD

Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support
long file na me.) and S DX C Mem ory Card s in exFAT.

≥ If the SD card is used with incompatible computers or

devices, recorded contents may be erased due to the card
being formatted etc.

≥ Useable memory may be slightl y less than the card capacity.

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≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the

type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method and
how the files were created.

≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may

not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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Unit and media care

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)

Using the remote

∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ Neve r use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before usin g ch em i cally trea t e d cl oth , ca ref u ll y re a d the

instructions that came with the cloth.

∫ Clean the lens with the lens cleaner disc.

Lens cleaner disc: RP-CL720PP (not included)
≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be

used on this unit as well.

∫ Clean discs

DO DO NOT

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc and card handling precaution s

≥ Hand le discs by the edges to avoid inad vertent scratches or

fingerprints on the disc.

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do no t use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, st atic

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals

on the rear side of the card.

≥ Do no t use the following discs:

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from remov ed stick ers or

label s (rented discs etc).

jDiscs that are badly war ped or cracked.
jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

control

Insert so th e po les (+ and –) ma tc h thos e in t he remo t e con tro l .

Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit (> 7).

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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for

a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

∫ To dispose or transfer this unit

The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If
you di scard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow
the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to
delete th e us er se t ti ngs. (> 33, “To ret urn all setti ng s to th e
factory preset”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this

unit.

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Getting started

STEP 1: Preparing the

Push!

r: White
s: Blue line

120°

60°













STEP 2: Positioning

speakers

1 Use of the speaker cable stickers is

convenient when maki ng cable
connections.

e.g. Front speaker (L)

FRONT

A Speaker cable sticker (included)
B Connector

Speaker cable sticker Color

1 FRONT (L) WHI TE
2 FRONT (R) RED
3 SURROUND (L) BLUE
4 SURROUND (R) GRAY
5 CENTER GREEN
6 SUBWOOFER PURPLE

Lch

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

Caution

≥ The main unit and supplied speakers are to

be used only as indicated in this setup.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified
service person if damage has occurred or if
you ex perience a sudden change in
performance.

≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to

walls using methods other than those
described in this manual.

≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the

speakers. Hold by the sides.

How you set up your speakers can af fect the bass and the
sound f ield.

Setup example

Place the front, center and surround speakers at
approx imately the same distance from the seat ing position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

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≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (

proper ventilation.

13

/32z) away from the system for

Be sure to matc h the num ber on each stick er with the
connector color.

2 Connecting the speaker cables. Insert the

wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond
the wire insulation.

e.g. Surround speaker

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≥ For wall mount, refer to page 32.
≥ Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the

speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.

≥ Don’t use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify

the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the speaker before
connecting the appropriate cable.

≥ To avoid injury by falling or dropping the speaker, place the speaker cables

with care not to stumble or hook.

A Center speaker

Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can

disru pt the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.

B Front speakers
C Subwoofer
D Surround speakers

≥ Plac e the sp ea ke rs a t t he s ame he i ght o r hi gher t han ea r

level.

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≥ Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be
negatively affected.

≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play

sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥ Positioning speakers in front

It is possible to locate all the speakers in front of the listening position.
However the optimal surround sound effect may not be obtainable.

≥ 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 curtains.

≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 32.

∫ If irregu la r colo r in g occ u rs on yo ur TV, tu rn

the TV off for about 30 minutes.

If it persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.

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STEP 3: Connections

AC IN

Main unit

6 PURPLE Subwoofer
5 GRE EN Center sp eaker
2 RED Front speaker (R ch)
1 WHITE Front speaker (Lch)
4 GRAY Surro und speaker (Rch )
3 BL UE Surround speaker (Lch)

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instr uctions.

Do not connect the AC power su pply cord until all other conn ec tio ns are comp let e.

Speaker cable connection

Connect to the terminals of the same color.



+

2

4

1

SUBWOOFER

6

Ω

CENTER

5

R L R L

FRONT

3Ω6Ω6

3

3

Ω

SURROUND

Connection to a TV

The basic connection is shown in the included Easy Setting Guide, however, there are more connection examples to optimize
your system setting.

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≥Do not make the video connections through the VCR.

Due to copy guard protection, the pictur e may not be displ ayed properly.

≥Turn off all equipment before connection.

∫ OPTICAL IN

≥ After making the digital audio connection, make settings to

suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (> 23).

∫ HDMI

The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
(> 24) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV.
≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI

logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you
use Pa nason i c’ s HDM I cab l e. When ou t putt i ng 1080 p s ig na l,

please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.),
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

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Getting started

Basic connection

AV

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

1

L

R

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

AUX

L

VIDEO IN

R

AUDIO IN

L

R

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUX

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TV

A Video cable (included)
B Audio cable (not included)

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

1

LRL

R

TV

A Video cable (included)
B Opti cal digital audio cable

(not in cluded )

AV

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUX

OPTICAL

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DIGITAL AUDIO IN

FM ANT

75()Ω

L

R

AV

OUT

AUX

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

L

R

FM ANT

75()Ω

(ARC)

TV

A HDMI cable (not in cluded)
B Opti cal digital audio cable

(not in cluded )

≥ For the TV audi o, an au dio ca bl e ( not in cl ud ed ) can

be also used by connecting the AUX terminal with
the AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV.

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home thea ter system’s speakers, select “AUX (TV)” as a source (> 17).

Connection for the better audio

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VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

L

R



DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

21

1

OPTICAL 1

VIDEO OUT

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≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source.

Connection for the best picture and audio

AV IN

OPTICAL

OUT

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DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

2

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HDMI AV OUT (ARC)

≥To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 1 (TV)” or “D-IN 1” as a source (> 17).

ARC (Audio Return Channel)
(Available when using an ARC compatible TV)

With this function it is possible to receive the digital audio signal from the TV without connecting any other audio cables.

≥Select “ARC (TV)” as the audio input source (> 17).
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the settings to output digital audio.

1

OPTICAL 1

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Connection with Set Top Box, etc.

AUX

LRL

R

OPTICAL

21

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

1

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

OUT

OPTICAL 2

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

TV

A Optical digital audio cable

(not in cluded)

B Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD r ecorder, etc.

Refer to the operating instructions of the respective
devi ces for the optimal connections.

Main unit

A FM indoor ant enn a (included)
B Adhesive tape

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is
best.

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FM ANT

(75 )

Ω

A FM outdoor antenna [Usin g a TV antenna

(not included)]
The antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.

B 75 ≠ coaxial cable (not included)
C Antenna plug (not included)

Main unit

e.g.,

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≥ To enjoy TV audio from this home theater system’s

speakers, select “DIGITAL IN 2 (CABLE/SAT)” or “D-IN 2” as
a source (> 17).

Radio an ten na con nec ti on

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥ “HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 30)

Using an indoor antenna

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FM ANT

(75 )

Ω

Using an outdoor antenna

Use ou tdoor antenna if FM rad io reception is poor.

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