Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ptx7 Operating Instructions

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∫Attaching to a wall
You can attach the front/center speakers to a wall.
≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult 
a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall 
and speakers.
1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.  2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) by matching 
them with the hole(s).
∫Fitting speaker stands (not included)
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.
≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lbs).
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.
§This is one example of configuring speaker stands.Preparation
Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to a 
wall.
1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the 
rear of the front/center speakers to prevent them from 
falling over.
2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.
≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match 
the walls and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be 
fastened.
≥Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning the 
appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a 
surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper 
attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.
Speaker installation options
‰7.5  t o  9.4 mm
(19/64q to 3/8q)
4.0 to 6.0 mm (
5/32q to 1/4q) Wall or pillar ‰4.0 mm (
5/32q)
Front/center speaker
24.5 mm (
31/32q)
Speaker stand§
(not included)Plate thickness plus 
7 mm to 10 mm (plus 
9/32q to 13/32q) Front/center speaker
5mm (
3/16q), pitch 
0.8 mm (1/32q)
Metal screw holes
For attaching to 
speaker stands60 mm (2
3/8q) 55 mm
(2
5/32q)
Preventing the speakers from falling over
Screw eye (not included)
String (not included)
Approx. 150 mm (5
29/32q) Wall
Expand your listening options with a Multiroom wireless sound system.
Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85 (
➜page 80)
You can enjoy a Multiroom wireless sound system when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85.For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.
Preparations
Getting Started
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Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) (➜page 63).
STEP2Basic connections
3AM loop antenna4FM indoor antenna
1Speaker cable for 
front/center speakers2Speaker cable 
for subwoofer
TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
OPTION
V.1
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX
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XMSPEAKERS
AC  IN™
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTIN(TV) AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
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LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
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SUB-
WOOFER(4

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CENTER
FRONT
(8

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OUTR
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(10BASE-T/
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AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where 
reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables.Adhesive 
tape
FM indoor antenna
Affix this end of the 
antenna where 
reception is best.
Main unit  Front/center 
speaker (R) Front/center 
speaker (L)
SubwooferRed
White ≥Look on the bottom of the speakers to identify the left and right speakers.
PUSH
Violet




White Red
BlackWhile pushing, insert the wire fully.
Re-tighten the terminal screw. Connect the speaker to the terminal that matches the color of 
the speaker connector. (Insert until you hear it click into place.)When disconnecting:
Press down on the protruding piece and pull out.
Subwoofer 
Red Red
White WhiteProtruding piece
Violet  Front/center speaker
Connecting the speakers and subwoofer to the terminals (1, 2)
Connecting the AM loop antenna (3)
Violet
Loosen the terminal screw with a 
Phillips-head screwdriver.
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7AC power supply cord
6Video cable
OPTION
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX
RL
XMSPEAKERS
AC  IN™
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
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SUB-
WOOFER(4

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CENTER
FRONT
(8

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OUTR
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P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
TV INAUX
EXT
LOOP
AU D IO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO INAU D IO
IN



TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
V.1
FM
ANT75


Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.5 W). To save power when it is not to 
be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Main unitTelevision (not included)Audio cable (not included)
This audio connection will enable 
you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater 
system (➜page 86).
[Note]
The included AC power supply cord is for use with the 
main unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use the 
cord for other equipment with the main unit.
∫For those who want to enjoy higher picture quality and have a TV equipped with an HDMI terminal (➜page 17)
∫For those who have a cable box or VCR (➜page 18)
∫For those who want to enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound by connecting with an amplifier or receiver (➜page 18)
∫For those who want to connect this unit with an external device (such as an MP3 player) (➜page 19)
∫For those who want to connect to XM satellite radio (➜page 19)
∫For those who want to connect to a network and import new album/artist information (➜page 20)
Optional Connections
Preparations
Getting Started
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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary 
settings.
Preparation
To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
≥Do not use any other Video cables except the supplied one.
1Press [Í].
2Press [SETUP].
3Press [34] to select “Setup for Video” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [34] to select the menu language and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [34] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
6Press [34] to select the TV Type and press [ENTER].
7Press [34] to select TV Aspect ratio and press 
[ENTER].
4:3:Regular aspect television (4:3)
16:9:Widescreen television (16:9)
8Press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
To change these settings later
Select “ QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” menu (➜page 93).
∫To have the unit start up immediately
By setting “Power Off Mode” to “Quick-Start Mode”, this unit 
can be started up immediately from standby mode.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [34] to select “Other Setup ”.
3Press [34] to select “Power On/Off” and press [1].
4Press [34] to select “Power Off Mode” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [34] to select “Quick-Start Mode” and press 
[ENTER].
[Note]
Power consumption during standby will increase when this unit 
is set to “Quick-Start Mode”.
STEP3Perfor ming QUICK SETUP
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
CANCEL
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONALCH SELECTREGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
SETUP
FrençaisEnglish
Español
Select the menu language.
QUICK SETUP
 to select and press   ENTER RETURN   to return
Setup
QUICK SETUP
 to select and press   ENTER RETURN   to return
Setup
Ye sNo
Use QUICK SETUP to make basic settings.
Would you like to use QUICK SETUP?
QUICK SETUP
LCD TV/ProjectorCRT ProjectorStandard (Direct View TV)
Projection TVPlasma TV
 to select and press   ENTER RETURN   to return
Select the type of TV you have connected.
Setup
QUICK SETUP
 to select and press   ENTER RETURN   to return
Setup
4 : 316 : 9
Select your TV’s aspect ratio
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Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
1While stopped
Press [SETUP]
.
2Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press 
[ENTER].
3Press [34] to select “Clock/Timer” and press [1].
4Press [34] to select “Setting the Day and Time” and 
press [ENTER]
.
5Press [34] to select the “Day” and press [ENTER].
6Press [34] to select the day and press [ENTER].
7Press [34] to select “Adjusting Time” and press 
[ENTER]
.
8Press [34] to set the time and press [ENTER].
≥This can be set quickly by pressing and holding [34].
The clock starts.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
[Note]
≥This is a 12-hour clock.
≥Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the 
household AC outlet, set this again.
STEP4Setting the clock
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT
SETUP
CANCEL
Setup for Video
 Other Setup 
DVD
VIDEO
HDMI
DISPLAY
Remote Control
Clock / Timer
TV Audio Input Power On/Off
Network
Maintenance Setup
ENTERMain screen
Clock / Timer 
MaintenanceNetworkTV Audio InputPower On/Off
Remote Control
Setup
ENTERMain screen
Setting the Day and TimeTimer Setup
DayAdjusting TimeSUN
- - : - - Setting the Day and Time
ENTERRETURN
Day
ENTERCancel
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
Adusting Time
ENTERCancel
AM  12 :00
Preparations
Getting Started
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Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main 
unit.
§1 [O N SELECTOR]§2
 [XTUNINGW]
Preparation
1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í].
Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [6 5] to select the lowest frequency 
(FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).
3Press [SUB MENU].
4Press [34] to select “Auto Memory” and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
≥“Auto Memory Completed.” is displayed when the 
stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset 
station.
≥“Memory setting failed.” is displayed when automatic 
presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the channels 
manually (➜page 62).
∫FM frequency step
The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz (200-kHz), but you can 
change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz (100-kHz) 
steps.
Preparation
To display the picture turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
1 Press [TUNER/BAND]
§1 to select “FM”.
2 Press [SUB MENU].
3Press [34] to select “Select Frequency Step” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [34] to select the frequency step and press 
[ENTER].
5Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].
[Note]
After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will 
be cleared and the timer setting of FM recording will be 
canceled. Preset them again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Check that the radio station(s) are correctly set.
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].
Alternatively, press [: 9]
§2 to select the channel.
STEP5Setting the radio stations presets
Setting preset stations automatically
“DIRECT NAVIGATORONE TOUCH PLAY START“““TOP MENU    
HDDBAND
FUNCTIONSMENU   PLAYLIST
SELECT
VOLUME
FAVORITEPLAYMODEHDDREC ENERGETIC RELAXING MELLOW
MUTING SETUPSELECTSOUNDSLEEPFL DISPLAYVS2NDEMOTIONAL
REGSELECT
PLAY PA U S E STOP
CH SELECT CANCEL
BAND
CH SELECT CANCEL
VOLUME
MUSIC PORTOPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR
TUNING 
	SELECTOR
TUNING 

Selecting the preset channels
FM       Auto Memory
Do you want to start Auto Memory?
Start point : XX.X MHz?
YesNo
DISC SFCTGD.MIXMONOSLPSTCTMODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTYH.BASS2
SRD
PGM HDCD
E.
1RND
CDDVDWD
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Using the following connections, you can enjoy higher picture quality. 
∫Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provide a purer picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used 
for either interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and 
luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
[Note]
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). 
Connect to terminals of the same color.
[Tips]
≥After making this connection, select “Darker” from “Black Level Control” (➜page 92, “Video” menu).
To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
≥Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜page 60, Picture Menu).
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand 
of television.
∫Connecting to a television with the HDMI terminal
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital 
video and audio§ signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio§ with just one cord. When connecting to 
an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p,1080i or 720p HD video. 
Necessary Settings:
≥Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “Off”
§ (➜page 93, “HDMI” menu).
≥Set “Video Output Mode” (➜page 60, Picture Menu).
§When “Audio Output” is set to “On” (➜page 93, “HDMI” menu), CD and DVD audio will also be output from the TV. However, 
while recording a CD to the HDD (➜page 34), audio will not be output from the television speakers.
[Note]
≥
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. [Recommended par t number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 
(3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.]
≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
≥When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be 
possible. See page 76 for the details.
 Optional connections and settings
To enjoy higher picture quality
XM
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX
IN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
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LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT  VIDEO
OUT
R
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
COMPONENTVIDEO INPRPBY
OPTION
V.1Television (not included)
Main unitAudio cable
(not included)
Video cables (not included)
AV IN
XM
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT  VIDEO
OUT
R
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX OPTION
V.1
HDMI-compatible 
television
(not included)
Main unitHDMI cable (not included)
Preparations
Getting Started
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Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit’s speakers.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
§This unit can decode the surround signal from the Set Top Box (Satelite receiver, Cable box, etc).
1 Press [SETUP].
2Press [3 4] to select “Other Setup” and press [ENTER].
3Press [3 4] to select “TV Audio Input” and press [1].
4 Press [ENTER].
5Press [3 4] to select “DIGITAL IN” and press [ENTER].
6 Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
7 Then press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “TV Audio” as the source.
Set the optical input settings (➜page 83, Selecting to the sound effects).
[Note]
≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an 
optical digital audio cable.
Necessary Settings:
Set “PCM Digital Output”,“Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround” (➜page 92, “Audio” menu)
[Note]
≥Using the connections shown above, you can output CD or DVD audio only. You cannot output audio from the HDD, Tuner or 
externally connected devices.
≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection method, output will be in only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
Connecting to the Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette recorder
 Optional connections and settings
OPTICAL OUT
XM
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUTAM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT  VIDEO
OUT
R
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
RF IN
RF OUT
AU D IO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO INAU D IO
IN
RF IN
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX OPTION
V.1
Television (not included) Video cable (included)
Main unitAudio cable
(not included)RF cable
(not included)
Set Top Box (Satellite 
receiver, Cable box, etc)
or 
video cassette recorder
(not included) To your cable TV service or television antenna
RF cable
(not included)
Optical digital audio cable
§
(not included) Insert fully, with this side 
facing up.
 Connecting to the 5.1 channel amplifier
XM
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT  VIDEO
OUT
R
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX TV IN
EXT
LOOP
OPTICAL IN
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX OPTION
V.1
Amplifier (not included) Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
Main unitInsert fully with this side 
facing up.
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AUX and Music Port allow you to enjoy music from a tape deck or other external devices (e.g. MP3 player etc.) through this unit. 
For more information about using these connections, see page 38 and 86.
XM Satellite Radio users should use the connection method shown below.
Subscription is required to receive XM Satellite Radio. Refer to page 64 for details.
Connecting to the other audio equipment
VOLUME
MUSIC PORTOPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR
TUNING 
L
XMSPEAKERS
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT
SUB-
WOOFER(4

)
TER
ONT
)
 VIDEO
OUTR
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX OPTION
V.1R       L
PLAY OUT
External device Main unitTape deck
Main unitAudio cable
(not included)
Audio cable
(not included)
When using Music Port terminalWhen using AUX terminalMusic Port plug type:‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug
Connecting to the XM antenna
L
XMSPEAKERS
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUT
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT
SUB-
WOOFER(4

)
TER
ONT
)
 VIDEO
OUTR
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX
TV IN
EXT
LOOP
TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX OPTION
V.1
XM antenna (not included)
Main unit
Preparations
Getting Started
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By connecting to the Internet, you can use the following functions:
≥You can obtain the most recent CD title information from the online Gracenote® database.
[This unit has an abbreviated Gracenote® database in the HDD. CD title information can be obtained even if you are not 
connected to the Internet. (➜page 31, About the Gracenote® database)].
≥Importing WMA/MP3 data (➜page 40), data backup (➜page 88), etc., are all functions that use the network. (Functions other 
than those listed above are not supported by network services.)
[Note]
≥The name for the terminal may differ depending on the device.
≥Refer to the operating instructions for the connected device.
≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
 Optional connections and settings
Network connection
When you have a dedicated Internet connection (such as cable, broadband, etc.), after checking with your Internet Service 
Provider (ISP) and the service agreement, make connections and settings using indicated equipment.
For further information about network connection visit the following homepage.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio
RL
XMSPEAKERS
AC  IN™
DIGITALOPTICAL
OUTIN(TV)AV OUTAM
ANT
FM
ANT
75


LAN
LOOP ANT GNDCOMPONENT
 VIDEO OUT
SUB-
WOOFER(4

)
CENTER
FRONT
(8

) (8

)
 VIDEO
OUTR
YL
RL
P   RP   B
(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)
AUX TV IN
EXT
LOOP
TRANSMITTERDIGITAL
OPTION
V.1
DC OUT    5V
500mA  MAX
≥When using a modem with broadband router capabilities, 
and if there are no open modem ports, connect a hub. If 
the modem does not have broadband router capabilities, 
connect a broadband router.
≥Use a router that supports 10BASE -T/100BASE -TX.PC
Telecommunications 
equipment (modem, etc.)Straight LAN cable (not included)
Hub or broadband router Main unit
Internet
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