Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-bx500 Operating Instructions

							Quick guide
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Step
2
BI-WIRELFHFLFRONT A
FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND SURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI  2
HDMI 3
FRONT ACENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUTIN IN IN
INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RLRRRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
AC  IN~
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
 SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω
 / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQ UE)
FRONT B
SUBWOOFEROUT
HActive subwoofer
D
Surround speaker 
(right) ESurround speaker 
(left) FSurround back speaker 
(right) GSurround back speaker 
(left)
SURROUND BACKSURROUND BACKRLSURROUNDRLSURROUND
Connecting speakers
Use the terminal for the left surround back 
speaker when you place the speakers for 6.1 
channel playback.
Connection cable
Speaker cable (not included) Monaural connection cab le (not included)
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Step
3
Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
• Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables and cords are connected.
• 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.
• The unit’s settings remain effective after the AC power supply cord is removed from the household AC outlet.
Notes on AC power supply cord
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI 
Video/A

udio out
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/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),  
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.),  
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Optical fiber cable (not included)
TV
•  This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology that can reproduce greater color gradation (4096 steps) 
when connected to a compatible TV. A lower color gradation (256 steps), without deep color, will be reproduced if connected to a 
TV which does not support deep color.
• 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 (16.4 feet) or less.
• The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals for connection  
(
➔ pages 16 to 20).
BI-WIRELF HFLRFRONT A
FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND SURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
FRONT A FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
INAC  IN~
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23
(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL 1OPTICAL 2
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
OPTION V.1LOOPEXT
75Ω
RLRRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
TV
DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
Class2 wiring SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω  / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) 6-8 Ω /  EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE)
(TV)OPTICAL 3DIGITAL IN
Household AC outlet  
(A
C 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord (included)
Connecting the optical fiber cable
Note the 
shape and fit it 
correctl
 y into 
the terminal. Do not bend!
Note
Rear panel
You can hear DVD sounds, etc. from TV speakers 
when you turn off the unit connected as shown on 
this page. This convenient function enables you to 
enjoy DVD etc. without using the unit late at night.
Standby through function
HDMI input
Digital audio out (optical)
You need an optical fiber cable for 
enjo
ying TV with a digital sound 
output.
To enjoy TV with analog surround 
sound mak
 e connection   as 
instr

ucted on page 16.
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							Quick guide
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Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Step
3
WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOMINPUT SELECTORVOLUME
+
_MULTI CH
PROCESSING TrueHD
D+
DTS-HD MULTI CH
LPCM BI-AMP
SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
RETURN
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
S VIDEO
VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
SURROUND
“SURROUND”
POWERPOWER
When connection is complete
1. Press               to turn the unit on.
2.  Press 
SURROUND to set surround playback.
•  The “SURROUND” indicator lights on after the setting.
•  You can enjoy 2-channel sources with surround playback.
POWER
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI 
Video/A

udio out
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/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),  
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.),  
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Optical fiber cable (not included)
TV
•  This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology that can reproduce greater color gradation (4096 steps) 
when connected to a compatible TV. A lower color gradation (256 steps), without deep color, will be reproduced if connected to a 
TV which does not support deep color.
• 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 (16.4 feet) or less.
• The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals for connection  
(
➔ pages 16 to 20).
BI-WIRELF HFLRFRONT A
FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND SURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
FRONT A FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
INAC  IN~
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL 1OPTICAL 2
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
OPTION V.1LOOPEXT
75Ω
RLRRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
TV
DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
Class2 wiring SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω  / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) 6-8 Ω /  EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE)
(TV)OPTICAL 3DIGITAL IN
Household AC outlet  
(A
C 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord (included)
Connecting the optical fiber cable
Note the 
shape and fit it 
correctl
 y into 
the terminal. Do not bend!
Note
Rear panel
You can hear DVD sounds, etc. from TV speakers 
when you turn off the unit connected as shown on 
this page. This convenient function enables you to 
enjoy DVD etc. without using the unit late at night.
Standby through function
HDMI input
Digital audio out (optical)
You need an optical fiber cable for 
enjo
ying TV with a digital sound 
output.
To enjoy TV with analog surround 
sound mak
 e connection   as 
instr

ucted on page 16.
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Step
4Watching TV or DVD
ENTER
SUB MENU
S
TV/VIDEO
Testing speaker output
You can confirm 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       
 to adjust the v
 olume range between  
–30dB and –35dB.
4.

  Press        
 to test audio output fr
 om all 
connected speakers. •  Speakers are displayed in the following order. 
(The test signal is output only when the 
connected speak
 er is displayed.)
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        to stop the test signal.
6.  Lower the volume to the normal listening level 
using      .
  Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and others)
WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
+
_MULTI CH
PROCESSING TrueHD
D+
DTS-HD MULTI CH
LPCM BI-AMP
SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
RETURN
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
S VIDEO
VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
“   ”
SURROUND
“SURROUND”
SPEAKERS A
POWER
TEST AUTO
TEST AUTO
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							Quick guide
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Step
4
Watching TV or DVD
1
To turn the unit on
Press POWER
2
To select “TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”
Turn 
INPUT SELECTOR
3
Watch TV or DVD
4
To adjust the volume
Turn 
VOLUME
+
_
WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
+
_MULTI CH
PROCESSING TrueHD
D+
DTS-HD MULTI CH
LPCM B I-AMP
SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
RETURN
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
S VIDEO
VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
POWER
Operations on the unit 
1
To turn the unit on
Press 
• The standby indicator “
^”  goes off when you turn the unit on.
• Confirm if “
A” appears on the display on the unit.  
If 
“      ” is not 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).
2
To select “TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”.
Press         or  
3
Watch TV or DVD
• You can enjoy a variety of surround effects (
➔ pages 28 to 30).
4
To adjust the volume
Press 
Volume range:
– – dB (minimum), – 79dB to 0dB (maximum)
To finish watching
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [
^] to tur n the unit to standby.
A
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Connections
Basic connections
HDMI connection
The HDMI input terminal on the unit’s rear is made to specifications 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 17, 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 to 20).
• You can change the settings on HDMI 3 terminal according to the equipment to connect (
➔ page 39).
Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal
Note
Connection cable
HDMI input
DVD recorderBlu-ray Disc/DVD player Cable box, satellite receiver, etc.
To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection   or 
 sho wn below according to your equipment.
Video and Audio cable
Audio cable
HDMI cable (not included)
Recommended part number: 
RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), 
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), 
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
Optical fiber cable  
(not included) Stereo connection cab
 le
  
(not included)
HDMI cable notes
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
• This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) 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 (16.4 feet) or less.
White  (L)
Red  (R)
SURROUND SURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL 1OPTICAL 2
COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEOClass2 wiring CHAQUE)
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
(TV)OPTICAL 3DIGITAL IN
TV
HDMI 
Video/A
udio out
HDMI 
Video/A
udio out
HDMI 
Video/A
udio out Rear panel
TV
Digital audio 
out (optical)Audio out
(R) (L)
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Basic connections
•  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•  Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. 
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Connections
Preparations
 Playback is available with the basic connections ( ➔ pa ge 26).
In addition
 To make high-picture-quality connections (
➔  pages 18 and 19)
In addition
 To enjoy analog sounds (
➔  page 20)
In addition
 To connect other equipment, etc. (
➔  pages 20 to 23)
To enjoy TV with surround 
sound, make connection 
 
or   instructed on pa
 ge 16 
according to your equipment.
Digital audio  out (optical)VIDEO
OUT(R)  (L)
A
udio out
DVD recorder
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player Cable box or 
satellite receiver
VCR
  To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR 
(When the DVD recorder has DVD/VHS terminals, make the following connections.)
Connect the D
 VD output terminal as   sho
 wn above.
Connect the DVD/VHS output terminal as   sho
 wn above.
Note
• When you make HDMI connections (
➔ pages 12, 13 and 16), this connection is not necessar y.
• 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).
Game
Digital audio 
out (optical)VIDEO
OUT VIDEO
OUT(R)  (L)
A
udio out VIDEO
OUT
(R)  (L)
A
udio outVIDEO OUT
Video cable Audio cable
Video connection cable (not included)Optical fiber cable (not included)Stereo connection cable (not included)
White  (L)
Red  (R)
Connecting cables to video and audio terminals (Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal)
Connection cable
SURROUNDSURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RINININ
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
IN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL  2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
OUTDIGITAL IN
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
Class2 wiring CHAQUE)
12
Connecting the optical 
fiber cable
Note the 
shape and fit 
it correctl
 y 
into the 
terminal. Do not 
bend!
VIDEO IN
TV
Rear panel
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Connections
Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals
Connection cable
Video cable
S VIDEO connection cable (not included)
Audio cable
Optical fiber cable (not included)Stereo connection cab le (not included)
SURROUNDSURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RINININ
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
Class2 wiring
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
 CHAQUE)
S VIDEO IN
S VIDEO 
OUTDigital audio out (optical)(R)   (L)
A
udio out
DVD recorder
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player Cable box or 
satellite receiver
VCR
Note
• 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).
Connecting the optical 
fiber cable
Note the 
shape and fit 
it correctl
 y 
into the 
terminal. Do not 
bend!
To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection 
 or 
  instructed on pa
 ge 16 according to your equipment.
Rear panel
TV
Game
S VIDEO 
OUTDigital audio out (optical)S VIDEO 
OUT (R)   (L)
A
udio out S VIDEO 
OUT (R)   (L)
A
udio out S VIDEO 
OUT
White  (L)
Red  (R)
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Connecting cables to component and audio terminals
Note
• The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only.
•  You can change the settings for the digital input terminal and Component Video 3 terminal according to the equipment to connect (➔ page 39).
•  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•  Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. 
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
The component video terminals can produce more accurate colors than the S video terminals (
➔ page 18).
Connection cable
Video cable
Audio cable
Video connection cable (not included)Optical fiber cable (not included)Stereo connection cable (not included)
Connections
Component video terminals
The component video terminals (color-difference video terminals) output red (PR), blue (PB), and luminance (Y) signals 
separately. The terminals reproduce colors with greater accuracy for this reason. 
To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection   or 
  instructed on pa
 ge 16 according to your equipment.
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RRLL
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
Class2 wiring
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
 CHAQUE)
Y PBPR
Y PBPRY PBPRY PBPR
COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Digital audio 
out (optical)
DVD recorder Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
Cable box or  
satellite receiver
Rear panel
TV
Connecting the optical 
fiber cable
Note the 
shape and fit 
it correctl
 y 
into the 
terminal. Do not 
bend!
COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT
Digital audio 
out (optical)
(R)   (L)
A
udio out
Preparations
White  (L)
Red  (R)
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Connections
Other connections
ACK
OUTIN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
CK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
ININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
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(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)OPTICAL 1OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT O UT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
L
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL IN(CD)COAXIAL
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT 
(COAXIAL)
(L)  AUDIO
(R) OUT CD player
Note
• You can change the digital input terminal setting according to the equipment to connect (
➔ page 39).
To connect the unit to a CD player
Make either digital audio (COAXIAL) output connections (
) or analog audio output connections (
) according to y our equipment 
and preference.
Rear panel
Connection cable
Video cable
Video connection cable (not included)
S VIDEO connection cable (not included)
Audio cable
Coaxial cable (not included)Stereo connection cable (not included)
To enjoy analog sounds
Make analog connections according to your equipment and preference. See pages 17, 18 and 19 for video connections.CK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
K
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT O UT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
L
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
Rear panel
(L)  AUDIO
(R)  OUT
Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player
DVD recorder
(L)  AUDIO
(R)  OUT
Note
• See page 27 for playback instructions.
• When you make HDMI connections ( ➔ pages 12, 13 and 16), this connection is not necessar
 y.
CK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
K
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
L
RININ IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B
PR
IN
OUT O UT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTER
ININFM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
75Ω
L
LOOP ANT GND
VIDEO
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
(L) SURROUND 
(R) BACK
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
(L) 
(R) FR
 ONT
(L) 
(R) 
SURR
 OUND
Rear panel
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player etc.
To enjoy high-quality analog sounds (Analog 8-channel connections)
See pages 17, 18 and 19 for video connections.
White  (L)
Red  (R)
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