Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiver, Tip

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Connecting up

Connecting to an AV receiver

You can connect this player to your AV receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs.

In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs.

You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver. You can use any of the video outputs available on this player (the illustration shows a standard (composite) connection).

1Connect the analog AUDIO OUT 2ch and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver.

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.

•Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs on your AV receiver.

It’s convenient to use three stereo audio cables; one for the FRONT, one for the SURROUND and one for the CENTER and SUBWOOFER channels.

AUDIO/				AV receiver
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
	L	SL	C PB	VIDEO OUT
	L
L
R
AUDIO OUT	R SR		SW PR	Y
(2ch)	AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

2Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV.

The diagram shows standard video connec- tions, but you can alternatively use the S-Video or component video connections if they’re avail- able.

Tip

•You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV.

AV receiver	MULTI-
	CH. INPUTS

	L	SL	C PB	VIDEO OUT
	L
L
R
AUDIO OUT	R	SR	SW PR	Y	S-VIDEO OUT
(2ch)	AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		S-VIDEO OUT

Tip

•After connecting up and switching on, you should change the Audio Output Mode setting in the Initial Setup menu from the default 2 Channel to 5.1 Channel. See also Audio Output Mode on page 40.

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Contents DV-686A-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively POWER-CORD CautionContents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start What’s in the box Hints on installationPutting the batteries in the remote Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout WMA Compressed audio compatibilityAbout DivX Jpeg file compatibility DivX video compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility File format used by digital still camerasConnecting up Chapter Connecting upEasy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting upConnecting using the component video output STANDBY/ON InterlacePlasma display Projection monitor receiverConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlUsing the on-screen displays Switching onGetting started Getting started ChapterSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Setting up the player for yourGetting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting started Playing discsPress play to start playback Resume and Last Memory Basic playback controlsSee also Resume and Last Memory below NumbersVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus DVD disc menusEnter ReturnWhy can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs? Why won’t the disc I loaded play?My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Playing discs Chapter Playing discsScanning discs Playing in slow motionViewing a Jpeg slideshow Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseDuring playback, press pause PressSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play Select a view optionUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Looping a section of a discUsing random play Playing discs Using repeat playSelect a repeat play option Select a random play option Creating a program listOther functions available from the program menu Searching a discClear PlaySwitching audio language/ channels Switching subtitlesPress Enter to start playback Press Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle optionDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Switching camera anglesPlaying discs Zooming the screen Displaying disc informationAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings menu Audio DRCVideo Adjust menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter DialogInitial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settingsVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Mpeg PCMOptions settings Display settingsChanging your password Registering a new passwordParental Lock StereoSetting/changing the Country/Area code Setting/changing the Parental LockAbout DivX VOD content You can find the Country/Area code list onDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Playing DivX VOD contentSelect ‘Display’ Audio Output Mode Initial Settings menu Speakers settingsDTS CD About the audio output settingsUse Speaker DistanceSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Speaker InstallationTo change the current setting Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerAdditional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationResetting the player Setting the TV systemDVD-Video regions To select either a code letter or a code Select ‘Other Language’Number Use To select a code letter or a code numberCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Troubleshooting No picture/No color DVD and CD volume MalfunctionScreen is stretched or Aspect does not changeSuper VCD disc is not OutputOutput properly Can’t hear effectDigital *1 GlossaryWMA General Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation