Setting up the system
Follow the “Owner’s Manual <Setup>” to set up the system first.
Precautions
∫Speakers
≥Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system to avoid noise generated by resonance.
≥For optional wall mount, refer to page 16.
≥When you place all the speakers in a row at the front, set “5.1ch Front Layout” to “On”. (> 14)
Centre speaker
≥Put it on a rack or shelf not to interfere with the TV’s various sensors (ambient light, etc.). Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
Surround speakers
≥Place the speakers at the same height or higher than ear level.
∫HDMI
≥If you use an optional HDMI cable, use the ARC* compatible High Speed HDMI cables.
*ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. This feature allows a home theatre system to receive and play audio from the TV through a single HDMI cable without additional wiring.
∫VIDEO OUT
≥Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
∫AC mains lead
2 AC mains leads are supplied.
Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in.
≥Saudi Arabia:
≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 19) even when turned off in standby mode. For the purpose of energy conservation, the unit should be disconnected if you will not be using it for extended period of time.
Firmware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.
You can download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a
(This site is in English only.)
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC power or perform any operation while the update is in process.
After the firmware is installed, “donE” will be displayed on the unit’s display.
Getting started
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