Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound SystemSc Pt480 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-PT480
[_P_] [PC]RQTX1101-P
until 
2009/12/16
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
§For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word 
“Partner”.Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1ALL2
4 1
As an ENERGY STAR  Partner, Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR  guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
®
If you have any questions contact
[U.S.A.]and]Puerto]Rico]: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
[Canada]: 1-800-561-5505
[Only]for[U.S.A.]and]Puerto]Rico]:
The warranty can be found on page 24.
[Only]for[Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 25.
The illustration shows SC-PT70.
Obrázek představuje model SC-PT70.
Na rysunku przedstawiono model SC-PT70.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
≥Please note that the actual controls and components, menu 
items, etc. of your DVD Home Theater Sound System may 
look somewhat different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
≥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.SystemSC-PT480
Main unitSA-PT480
Speaker 
systemFront speakersSB-HF480
Center speakerSB-HC480
Surround speakersSB-HS480
SubwooferSB-HW480
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement 
parts. (Product numbers correct as of November 2009. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 24.
For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.
∏1 Remote control (N2QAYB000514)
∏2 Remote control batteries
∏1 FM indoor antenna (RSAX0002)
∏1 Video cable (K2KA2BA00001)∏5 Speaker cables [REEX1152A (red), REEX1153A (white), 
REEX1154 (green), REEX1155 (gray), REEX1156 (blue)]
∏1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00021)
∏1 Sheet of speaker cable stickers
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 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible. 
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily 
operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC 
Mains, disconnect the power supply 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)
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[Note]
The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions (e.g. Press [Í]1) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.
RETURN
VOL
STOP
123
456
78
0
9
SLEEPVOL
TV
INPUT
SEARCH
SKIP
SLOWSKIP
PLAY
PAUSESEARCH
OK
DVDiPod
EXT-IN RADIOMUTE
FUNCTIONS
START
 TOP MENU
1010
EXIT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
– REPEAT PLAY MODE
–CH SELECTSOUND SURROUND W.SRD FL DISPLAY
CANCEL
PLAY
LISTMENU









 










SELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE VOLUMEPOWER



iPod
Pull
open
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Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
  
Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you 
operate the unit using the supplied remote control.
You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control 
operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.
1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “AUX”.
2 Press and hold [1]: on the main unit and [2] on the remote control 
until the main unit’s display shows “REMOTE 2”.
3 Press and hold [OK]9 and [2] on the remote control for at least 2 
seconds.
To change the mode back to “REMOTE 1”, repeat the steps above by 
replacing [2] with [1].
Control reference guide
Remote control
1Turn the main unit on/off (B8)
2Set the Sleep timer
Press [SLEEP].
SLEEP 30 # SLEEP 60 # SLEEP 90 # SLEEP120
^-------------------------- OFF (Cancel) (------------------------}
≥To confirm the remaining time, press the button again.
3Select channels and title numbers etc. / Enter numbers
(B8, 11)
4Cancel (B11 )
5Source select
[DVD]: Select disc as the source (B11 )
[iPod]: Select iPod as the source (B15)
[RADIO, EXT-IN]: Select the FM tuner or the external audio 
source. (B8, 9)
FM # AUX # ARC # D-IN
^-----------------------------------------------}
6Basic operations for play (B11 )
7Show a disc menu or play list (B11, 12)
8Show a disc top menu or program list (B11, 12)
9Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by-frame (B11 )
:Select the play mode / Set the repeat mode 
(B11)
;Select sound mode / Adjust speaker level (B10)
Adjust the volume of the main unit
?Mute the sound
≥“MUTE” flashes on the main unit’s display while the function is on.
≥To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
≥Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.
@Select radio stations manually (B8)
ASelect preset radio stations (B8)
BExit the display
CShow START menu (B9)
DShow on-screen menu (B12)
EReturn to previous screen (B11 )
FSwitch information on the main unit’s display (B11 )
GTurn Whisper-mode Surround on/off (B10)
Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment
Main unit
1Standby/on switch (POWERÍ/I)
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.
2Power indicator
The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.
3Connect iPod (B15)
4Adjust the volume of the main unit
5Open/Close the disc tray (B11 )
6Display
≥“SRD” lights when sound is output to the surround speakers. 
(B10)
≥The display is turned off when the volume is adjusted to “0”. (B17)
7Remote control signal sensor
8Stop playing
9Select the source
DVD/CD # FM # AUX # ARC # D-IN # IPOD
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------}
:Play disc
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .  below
Quick Start Guide
step 1 Positioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
step 2 Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Radio antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio and video connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
step 3 AC power supply cord connection . . . . . . . .  7
step 4 Preparing the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
step 5 EASY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Presetting stations automatically  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Listening/confirming the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the START menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the source by the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Listening to the TV or other device’s audio from this 
unit’s speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Playing Discs
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other modes of play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Program and Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Playing DVD-R / -RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Using on-screen menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Operations
Using the VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”  . . . . . . . . . 14
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
What you can do with “HDAVI Control” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Using the iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reference
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Speaker installation option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO 
RICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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.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.
Enjoying sound effects from all speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Whisper-mode Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the speaker output level manually  . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the speaker level during playback  . . . . . . 10
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field.
Note the following points:
≥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 19.
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (
13/32z) away from the system for 
proper ventilation.
Setup example (“Surround layout (Recommended)”: Standard 
surround placement)
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the 
same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are 
approximate.
§1 Position with at least 5 cm (2q) of space on all sides for proper 
ventilation.
§2 Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt 
the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
§3 Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so 
that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm (11
13/16z) from the 
TV.
Depending on the room layout, you may like to use all the speakers at 
the front (“Front layout (Alternative)”) (B8, Easy setup settings).
Notes on speaker use
≥Use only supplied speakersUsing 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.
≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise 
from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test 
disc, or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
If irregular coloring occurs on your TVThe center speaker is designed to be used close to a TV, but the picture 
may be affected with some TVs and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes.
The demagnetizing function of the TV should correct the problem. If it 
persists, move the speakers further away from the TV.
CautionDo not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate 
operating instructions.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other 
connections are completed.
Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector color when you 
place the speakers.
Main unit (rear)
Connect to the terminals of the same color.
Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable 
connections.
Speakers (rear)
Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.
i: White
j: Blue line
≥Be careful not to cross (short circuit) or reverse the polarity of the 
speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
step 1Positioning
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 experience a sudden change 
in performance.
≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls 
using methods other than those described in 
this manual.
120°60°
Front speaker
(left) Front speaker 
(right)
Surround
speaker (right) Surround
speaker (left)Center speaker
SubwooferMain unit
21
3
step 2Connections
1Speaker connections
2Radio antenna connections
Using an indoor antenna
Using an outdoor antenna
Adhesive tape
Main unit (rear)FM indoor antenna
(included)
Affix this end of the antenna 
where reception is best.
FM ANT
(75   )
FM ANT
(75   )
Main unit
(rear)
FM outdoor antenna
[Using a TV antenna 
(not included)]
The antenna should be 
installed by a competent 
technician. 75  coaxial 
cable
(not included)
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
Basic setup example
[Note]
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI§2 cable, 
make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment (B9).
§1 Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the 
settings necessary to output the audio.
§2 Only when connecting to a ARC compatible TV. Refer to 
“Alternative video connection” for details. (Bbelow)
[\\\\\HDMI\AV\OUT\\\\\]
This connection provides the best picture quality. 
Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal on the main unit to the HDMI AV IN terminal on your TV.
≥If your TV is not ARC compatible, make the extra audio connection.
≥Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” (B17, HDMI menu).
≥Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI) (B13).
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your 
TV synchronizing with home theater operations or vice versa 
(B14, Using the VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI ControlTM”).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit 
via the HDMI cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
[Note]
≥
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo 
(as shown on the cover).
≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. 
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.
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
[\\\\\\\\\\\AUX\\\\\\\\\\]
Use this connection when the TV does not have an OPTICAL OUT 
terminal or when the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on this unit 
is being used by the STB.
Connect the audio cable (not included) from the AUX terminal on 
the main unit to the AUDIO OUT terminal on your TV.
Use this connection when you want to output the original surround audio 
from your STB, etc. to this unit.
Connect the optical digital audio cable (not included) from the 
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the 
OPTICAL OUT terminal on your STB.
≥If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is already in use for the 
TV audio, reconnect the TV audio to the AUX terminal using an audio 
cable.
[Note]
If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray player, DVD 
recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and 
the TV output should then be connected to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT
§2 or 
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of the main unit.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in 
standby mode (approx. 0.2 W). To save power when the unit 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.
[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 cords for other 
equipment with the main unit.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types of batteries at the same time.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a 
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Aim at the remote control signal sensor (B4), avoiding obstacles.
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 ft)
Angle: Within approx. 20° up and down, approx. 30° to the left and right
3Audio and video connections
To output the TV audio§1, connect the optical digital audio cable, 
HDMI§2 cable or audio cable.
When the optical digital audio cable or HDMI§2 cable is connected, 
this unit can decode Dolby Digital audio from the TV.
Alternative video connection
Alternative audio connection
Set Top Box (cable/satellite/Blu-ray Disc Player, etc) connection
VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
IN OPTICAL
OPTICAL OUT
VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
IN OPTICAL
TV
Video cable 
(included) Optical digital audio 
cable (not included)
Main unit (rear)
step 3AC power supply cord connection
step 4Preparing the remote control
Batteries
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.
≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥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.
Use
CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT65214LRRSUR
AC IN
Main unit (rear)
AC power 
supply cord
(included)
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
R6/LR6, AA
Press in and lift up. Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control.
Replace the cover.
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The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary 
settings.
≥Language
Select the language used on menu screen.≥TV aspectSelect the aspect to suit your TV.≥Speaker layoutSelect “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode or “Front layout 
(Alternative)” mode according to your speaker layout (B6, 
Positioning).
≥Speaker checkListen to speaker output to confirm speaker connections.≥Speaker outputMake surround sound setting for speaker output.≥TV audioSelect the audio input connection from your TV.
For AUX connection (B7): Select “AUX”.
For HDMI connection (B7): Select “ARC”.
For DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL connection (B7): Select “DIGITAL 
IN”.
This will be the TV audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”. (B14)
[Note]
≥If this unit is connected to a “HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV 
via HDMI cable, the menu language and TV aspect information will be 
retrieved via VIERA Link.
≥If this unit is connected to a “HDAVI Control 2” compatible TV via 
HDMI cable, the menu language information will be retrieved via 
VIERA Link.
≥Settings in the Easy setup can also be changed in the player settings 
[e.g. language, TV aspect, TV audio (B16)].Up to 30 stations can be set.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes 
to the last preset station.
≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. 
Preset the stations manually (Bbelow).
≥The FM setting is also shown on the TV display.
To cancel the mode, press and hold the button again until “AUTO ST” is 
displayed.
≥The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency.
Up to 30 stations can be set.
A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored 
in the same channel preset.
step 5EASY SETUP
Preparation
Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode 
(e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.
≥To change your TV’s video input mode, refer to its operating 
instructions.
≥This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (B4).
1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit.≥When the Easy setup screen appears automatically, skip steps 
2 to 7.
2Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
3Press [START]C to show the START menu.
4Press [3,4]9 to select “Setup” and press [OK]9.
5Press [3,4]9 to select “OTHERS” and press 
[OK]9.
6Press [3,4]9 to select “EASY SETUP” and press 
[OK]9.
7Press [OK]9 to select “SET”.
8Press [3,4]9 to select “Yes” and press [OK]9.
9Follow the messages and make the settings with 
[3,4,2,1]9 and [OK]9.
(Bbelow, Easy setup settings)
10Press [OK]9 to finish Easy setup.
Easy setup settings
SET
MAINDISC
VIDEO
AUDIO
DISPLAY
HDMI
OTHERS
RETURN
Menu
Listening to the radio
Presetting stations automatically
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press [MENU]7.Each time you press the button:
LOWEST (factory preset):
To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency.
CURRENT:
To begin auto preset with the current frequency.
§
§
 To change the frequency, refer to “Manual tuning” (Bbelow).
3Press and hold [OK]9. Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
Listening/confirming the preset channels
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W]A.
If noise is excessive
Press and hold [PLAY MODE]: to display “MONO”.
Manual tuning
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “FM”.
2Press [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]@ to select the 
frequency.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [SEARCH6, 
SEARCH5]@ until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops 
when a station is found.
Presetting stations manually
1 While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [OK]9.
2 While the frequency is flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W]A, and then press [OK]9.
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FM frequency step
Main unit only
The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. You may need to change this 
setting if the tuner seems to skip over the correct frequency for stations in 
your area.
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum 
frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency 
changes and the step is changed.
e.g. 87.9 (Factory preset) ,# 87.5
To return to the original step, repeat steps 1 and 2.
[Note]
After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be cleared. 
Preset them again.
You can select desired source, change the settings, access playback/
menus, etc., by using the START menu.
When “Input select” is selected
You can select a desired source from the menu.
≥DVD/CD (B11), FM RADIO (B8), AUX
§1 (Bbelow), 
ARC§1 (Bbelow), DIGITAL IN§1, 2 (Bbelow), iPod (B15)
§1 “(TV)” will appear beside “AUX”, “ARC” or “DIGITAL IN”, indicating 
the TV audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B14).
§2 “(STB)” will appear beside “DIGITAL IN”, indicating the STB audio 
setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B14).
When “Setup”
 is selected
You can change the settings for this unit. (B16)
Other selectable items
The items that are displayed will vary depending on the media and 
source.
When a disc is loaded, you can also access playback or menus from the 
START menu.
e.g. [DVD-V]
When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu)
You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.[Note]
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX, HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit when you select the 
corresponding sources (B7). Reduce the volume on the TV to its 
minimum, and then adjust the volume of the main unit.
Preparation
≥Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the 
TV or other device. (B7)
≥Turn on the TV or/and other device.
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to choose the source that is used 
to connect this unit to the TV or other device.
≥To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to 
“Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” (B10).
≥If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Using the 
VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI ControlTM”” (B14) for other related functions.
Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL and 
HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit.
Setting must be made for the “D-IN” and “ARC” selector.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
§3 Only when “D-IN” is selected.
Be sure to select the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV 
when making the setting.
The device must be connected to the Panasonic TV via an HDMI 
cable. 1 Press [SELECTOR]9 to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [∫]8
(Stop).Using the START menu
1Press [START]C to show the START menu.≥When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, the TV also turns on 
when the START menu is displayed.
e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥To exit, press [START]C.
3Press [3,4]9 to make the setting and press [OK]9.
Selecting the source by the remote control
PressTo select
[DVD]5DVD/CD
[iPod]5IPOD (B15)
[RADIO, 
EXT-IN]5Each time you press the button:
FM:
AUX:
ARC:
D-IN:(B8)
For audio input through the AUX terminal.
For audio input through the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.
For audio input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN 
OPTICAL terminal. (Bright)
DVD/CD Home theater
Input selectSetup
DVD/CD Home theater
Input select
Playback DiscTOP MENU (DVD)
MENU (DVD)Playback/menu access
Listening to the TV or other device’s 
audio from this unit’s speakers
Making settings for digital audio input
Available settings
Mode Setting
DUAL:(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)
–MAIN+SAP
 (stereo audio)
–MAIN
–SAP
“SAP” = Secondary Audio Program
≥Set PCM FIX mode to “OFF” to listen to the “MAIN” or 
“SAP” audio. 
DRC:
(Dynamic 
Range 
Compression)–ON
Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by 
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and 
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night 
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
–OFF
The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
PCM FIX:–ON
Select when receiving only PCM signals.
–OFF
Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals.
≥When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, 
select “OFF”.
STB
§3: 
(CABLE/SAT 
AUDIO)–SET
Select when setting the main unit to switch to 
“D-IN” when the input channel of an HDMI connected 
STB is selected on the TV (B14, Setting the STB 
audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”).
–OFF
Select to cancel this setting.
1Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 several times to select “D-IN” 
or “ARC”.
2Press [PLAY MODE]: and then [3,4]9 to select the 
mode.
3While the selected mode is displayed
Press [2,1]9 and select the desired setting.
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≥The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect 
with some sources.
≥
You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects 
are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
[Note]
When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or 
the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” is 
the selected source.
“SRD” lights in the main unit’s display when there is output from the 
surround speakers.
When the signal is DTS or Dolby Digital, “/DTS” or “/DOLBY DIGITAL” 
will also be displayed respectively.You can enhance the audio effect for low volume sound. (Convenient for 
late night viewing.)
Press [W.SRD]G.Each time you press the button:
ON ,------. OFF
Preparation
≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input mode.
≥Press [r, VOL, s]> to adjust the volume to normal listening level.
≥Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
≥Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” in AUDIO menu 
(B17).
(Effective when playing audio containing surround channel sound or when 
“SRD” lights on the main unit’s display)
Enjoying sound effects from all 
speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects
Press [SURROUND]