Panasonic SA-BT205GA User manual

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PSG0906005CE
Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SA-BT205GA
SA-BT205GS
Vol.1
Product Color: (K)...Black Type
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions----------------------------------------------- 3
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES-------------------------------- 3
1.2. Safety Precaution for AC Power Supply Cord
(For GS only) ----------------------------------------------- 4
1.3. Before Use -------------------------------------------------- 4
1.4. Before Repair and Adjustment--------------------------4
1.5. Protection Circuitry ----------------------------------------5
1.6. Safety Parts Information----------------------------------6
2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------7
Notes: These model’s BD Drive/Digital P.C.B.
Module are - RFKNBT200GA (For GA);
- RFKNBT200GS (For GS).
Caution:
Pairing of BD Drive and Digital P.C.B. as “BD Drive/Digital P.C.B. Kit Assembly” have to be replaced
together. If the either BD Drive or Digital P.C.B. is changed, BD Drive unit has to be re-aligned. Because the
alignment data for BD Drive Unit is stored in Digital P.C.B.

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2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices---------------7
2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode-------------------------------8
2.3. Service caution based on Legal restrictions---------9
2.4. Handling Precautions for BD Drive Unit------------10
3 Service Navigation---------------------------------------------- 11
3.1. Service Information-------------------------------------- 11
4 Specifications----------------------------------------------------12
5 Location of Controls and Components------------------14
5.1. Remote Control Key Button Operations------------14
5.2. Main Unit Key Button Operations --------------------15
5.3. Using BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video ----16
5.4. Using the iPod --------------------------------------------17
5.5. Speaker Connections -----------------------------------19
5.6. Disc, SD Card and USB device Information-------20
5.7. About MP3/JPEG/DivX files---------------------------22
6 Operating Instructions ----------------------------------------24
6.1. Taking out the Disc from BD Drive Unit when
disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE
button--------------------------------------------------------24
7 Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting --------------25
7.1. Service Mode Summary Table------------------------25
7.2. Special Mode Setting------------------------------------28
7.3. Service Mode at glance --------------------------------30
7.4. Service Mode Table (Wireless - e.g. SH-FX70)---35
8 Service Fixture & Tools ---------------------------------------37
8.1. Service Tools and Equipment-------------------------37
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions---------------38
9.1. Disassembly Flow Chart--------------------------------39
9.2. Main Components and P.C.B. Locations-----------40
9.3. Disassembly of Top Cabinet---------------------------41
9.4. Disassembly of Voltage Selector P.C.B.------------41
9.5. Disassembly of Rear Panel----------------------------42
9.6. Disassembly of Front Panel Assembly -------------43
9.7. Disassembly of Panel & Power Button P.C.B. ----44
9.8. Disassembly of Setup Mic P.C.B. --------------------45
9.9. Disassembly of SD P.C.B. -----------------------------46
9.10. Disassembly of Tray Lid--------------------------------46
9.11. Disassembly of iPod P.C.B.----------------------------47
9.12. Disassembly of BD Drive Unit ------------------------48
9.13. Disassembly of Main P.C.B.---------------------------49
9.14. Disassembly of Digital P.C.B. -------------------------50
9.15. Disassembly of D-Amp P.C.B. ------------------------51
9.16. Replacement of Audio Amplifier Driver IC
(IC8001) ----------------------------------------------------52
9.17. Replacement of Audio Amplifier Driver IC
(IC8002) ----------------------------------------------------53
9.18. Replacement of Regulator Transistor (Q8026) ---55
9.19. Disassembly of AC Inlet P.C.B.-----------------------55
9.20. Disassembly of SMPS P.C.B.-------------------------56
9.21. Replacement of Switching Regulator IC
(IC5701) ----------------------------------------------------57
9.22. Replacement of Rectifier Diode (D5702)-----------57
9.23. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5801)---------59
9.24. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5802)---------59
9.25. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5803)---------60
9.26. Disassembly of Wireless Adapter P.C.B.-----------61
9.27. Disassembly of Tuner P.C.B.--------------------------62
9.28. Disassembly of BD Drive-------------------------------62
10 Service Position-------------------------------------------------67
10.1. Checking & Servicing of Main P.C.B.----------------67
10.2. Checking & Servicing of SMPS P.C.B.------------- 68
10.3. Checking & Servicing of Digital P.C.B. ------------- 69
10.4. Checking and Servicing of D-Amp P.C.B. --------- 71
10.5. Caution for Replacing Parts--------------------------- 73
11 Voltage & Waveform Chart ---------------------------------- 74
11.1. Main P.C.B. (1/4)----------------------------------------- 74
11.2. Main P.C.B. (2/4)----------------------------------------- 75
11.3. Main P.C.B. (3/4)----------------------------------------- 76
11.4. Main P.C.B. (4/4)----------------------------------------- 77
11.5. Panel P.C.B. ---------------------------------------------- 78
11.6. D-Amp P.C.B. (1/2)-------------------------------------- 79
11.7. D-Amp P.C.B. (2/2)-------------------------------------- 80
11.8. Setup Mic P.C.B. ---------------------------------------- 80
11.9. SMPS P.C.B. --------------------------------------------- 81
11.10. Waveform Table------------------------------------------ 82
12 Illustration of ICs, Transistor and Diode---------------- 83
13 Block Diagram--------------------------------------------------- 85
13.1. System Control------------------------------------------- 85
13.2. Audio-------------------------------------------------------- 86
13.3. D-Amp------------------------------------------------------ 87
13.4. SMPS------------------------------------------------------- 88
14 Wiring Connection Diagram -------------------------------- 89
15 Schematic Diagram Notes----------------------------------- 91
16 Schematic Diagram-------------------------------------------- 93
16.1. Main Circuit------------------------------------------------ 93
16.2. Panel Circuit ---------------------------------------------101
16.3. Tuner, Power Button & Setup Mic Circuit---------102
16.4. SD, iPod & Wireless Adapter Circuit---------------103
16.5. D-Amp Circuit--------------------------------------------104
16.6. SMPS Circuit---------------------------------------------110
16.7. AC Inlet & Voltage Selector Circuit-----------------112
17 Printed Circuit Board-----------------------------------------113
17.1. Main P.C.B.-----------------------------------------------113
17.2. Tuner, Panel, Power Button, Setup Mic & SD
P.C.B.------------------------------------------------------115
17.3. iPod, Wireless Adapter, AC Inlet & Voltage
Selector P.C.B. ------------------------------------------116
17.4. D-Amp P.C.B.--------------------------------------------117
17.5. SMPS P.C.B.---------------------------------------------119
18 Terminal Function of ICs------------------------------------121
18.1. IC6001(C0HBB0000057): IC FL Driver-----------121
19 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------123
19.1. Exploded View and Mechanical Replacement
Part List ---------------------------------------------------123
19.2. Electrical Replacement Part List--------------------130

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3. After servicing, carry out the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
1.1.1. LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on
the equipment such as screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis, the reading should be between 1MΩand 5.2MΩ.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis, the reading must be
1.1.2. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5kΩ, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15µF capacitors, between each exposed metallic part on the set and a
good earth ground such as a water pipe, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equivalent)
may be used to make the hot checks, leakage current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a measurement is outside of the
limits specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and rechecked before it is
returned to the customer.
Figure 1

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1.2. Safety Precaution for AC Power Supply Cord (For GS only)
1.3. Before Use
Be sure to disconnect the mains cord before adjusting the voltage selector.
Use a minus(-) screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the rear panel) to the voltage setting for the area in which the unit will be
used. (If the power supply in your area is 117V or 120V, set to the “117V or 120V” position.)
Note that this unit will be seriously damaged if this setting is not made correctly. (There is no voltage selector for some countries,
the correct voltage is already set.)
1.4. Before Repair and Adjustment
Disconnect AC power to discharge unit AC Capacitors as such (C5700, C5701, C5702, C5703, C5704, C5705, C5706) through a
10 Ω, 10 W resistor to ground.
Caution:
DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.
After repairs are completed, restore power gradually using a variac, to avoid overcurrent.
Current consumption at AC 240 V, 50 Hz in NO SIGNAL mode volume minimal should be ~ 900 mA.
1.4.1. Caution for fuse replacement
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or SI to S1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the SI mark on the body of
the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.
( GS area code model only)
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITA LE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD E REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
lue: Neutral, rown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINA WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE ETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBO OR CO OURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YE OW.
THIS P UG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and ). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure A Figure B
The wire which is coloured lue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured lack or
lue.
The wire which is coloured rown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured rown or
Red.
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

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1.5. Protection Circuitry
The protection circuitry may have operated if either of the following conditions are noticed:
• No sound is heard when the power is turned on.
• Sound stops during a performance.
The function of this circuitry is to prevent circuitry damage if, for example, the positive and negative speaker connection wires are
“shorted”, or if speaker systems with an impedance less than the indicated rated impedance of the amplifier are used.
If this occurs, follow the procedure outlines below:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Determine the cause of the problem and correct it.
3. Turn on the power once again after one minute.
Note:
When the protection circuitry functions, the unit will not operate unless the power is first turned off and then on again.

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1.6. Safety Parts Information
Safety Parts List:
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety.
These parts are marked by ( ) in the Schematic Diagrams & Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts
should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the original design
without permission of manufacturer.
Safety Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks
25 RGR0392C-E1A REAR PANEL GS
25 RGR0392C-F2A REAR PANEL GA
41 RKMX0141-1K2 TOP CABINET
69 RFKNBT200GA BD DRIVE / DIGITAL P.C.B ASS'Y GA
69 RFKNBT200GS BD DRIVE / DIGITAL P.C.B ASS'Y GS
75 REE1510 RED WIRE (AC-SMPS)
76 REE1511 BLACK WIRE (AC-SMPS)
84 REE1518 WHITE WIRE (VOLTAGE SELECT-SMPS)
85 REE1517 BLUE WIRE (VOLTAGE SELECT-SMPS)
A2 K2CP2CA00001 AC CORD GA
A2 K2CQ2CA00007 AC CORD
A2 K2CZ3YY00005 AC CORD GS
A3 RQT9450-L O/I BOOK
A3 RQT9453-G O/I BOOK GS
A3 RQT9454-K O/I BOOK (Cn) GA
PCB8 REP4505C SMPS P.C.B. (RTL)
PCB9 REP4505C AC INLET P.C.B. (RTL)
PCB10 REP4505C VOLTAGE SELECTOR P.C.B. (RTL)
PCB11 RFKB4550B DIGITAL P.C.B. (RTL)
DZ5701 ERZV10V511CS ZNR
S5701 K0ABCA000007 SW VOLTAGE SELECTOR
L5701 ELF15N035AN LINE FILTER
L5702 ELF22V025A LINE FILTER
L5703 ELF22V025A LINE FILTER
T5701 ETS42BM1F6AC MAIN TRANSFORMER
T5751 ETS19AB2A6AG BACKUP TRANSFORMER
T7001 G4D1A0000117 SWITCHING TRANSFORMER
PC5702 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
PC5720 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
PC5799 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
RY701 K6B1AEA00003 RELAY
F1 K5D402BK0007 FUSE
F2 K5G162B00016 FUSE
IP7001 K5H7512A0010 PROTECTOR
TH5702 D4CAA5R10001 THERMISTOR
P5701 K2AA2B000017 AC INLET
C5700 F1BAF471A013 470pF
C5701 ECQU2A104MLC 0.1uF
C5702 ECQU2A104MLC 0.1uF
C5703 ECQU2A104MLC 0.1uF
C5704 F1BAF471A013 470pF
C5706 F1BAF471A013 470pF

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive
(ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alumi-
num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara-
ble conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution:
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the
brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) suf-
ficient to damage an ES device).

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2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode
Caution:
This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned “on”, invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pickup lens.
Maximum output radiation power from pickup: 100 µW/VDE
Laser radiation from the pickup unit is safety level, but be sure the followings:
1. Do not disassemble the pickup unit, since radiation from exposed laser diode is dangerous.
2. Do not adjust the variable resistor on the pickup unit. It was already adjusted.
3. Do not look at the focus lens using optical instruments.
4. Recommend not to look at pickup lens for a long time.

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2.3. Service caution based on Legal restrictions
2.3.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 degrees C (86°F) more than that
of the normal solder.
Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)
• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the PCB using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.
• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC.
• Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.
• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30 degrees
C (662±86°F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01K-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01K-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01K-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note
* Ingredient: tin (Sn), 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%
The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder.
(See right figure)

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2.4. Handling Precautions for BD Drive Unit
The laser diode in the optical pickup unit may break down due to static electricity of clothes or human body. Special care must be
taken avoid caution to electrostatic breakdown when servicing and handling the laser diode in the traverse unit.
Figure 1
2.4.1. Grounding for electrostatic breakdown prevention
Some devices such as the DVD player use the optical pickup (laser diode) and the optical pickup will be damaged by static electric-
ity in the working environment. Proceed servicing works under the working environment where grounding works is completed.
2.4.1.1. Worktable grounding
1. Put a conductive material (sheet) or iron sheet on the area where the optical pickup is placed, and ground the sheet.
2.4.1.2. Human body grounding
1. Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity form your body.
Figure 2

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Service Information
This service manual contains technical information which will allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model.
Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers.
If the circuit is changed or modified, this information will be followed by supplement service manual to be filed with the original ser-
vice manual.
• Micro-processor & EEPROM IC:
1) The following components are assembled part (with download firmware).
- Micro-processor IC, IC100 (BT205GA: RFKWMBT205GA)
(BT205GS: RFKWMBT205GS)
- EEPROM IC, IC105 (BT205GA: RFKWMBT205GA)
(BT205GS: RFKWMBT205GS)
• Speaker system
1) For information, please refer to original service manual,
- SB-BT205EB (Order No. PSG0905009CE).
• Wireless system
1) This model supports wireless surround (SH-FX70GC).
2) For more information of wireless system, please refer to the original Service Manual, SH-FX70GC (Order No. PSG0902025CE).
• BD Drive / Digital P.C.B.
1) This service manual does not contain the following information, because of the impossibility of servicing at component level.
- Schematic Diagram, Block Diagram and P.C.B. layout of BDP/Digital P.C.B. Module.
- Parts List for individual parts of BDP/Digital P.C.B. Module.
- Exploded View and Parts List for individual parts of BDP/Digital P.C.B. Module.
2) The following category are recycle module part. Please send them to Central Repair Center.
- BDP/Digital P.C.B. Module (BT205GA : RFKNBT200GA)
(BT205GS : RFKNBT200GS)

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4 Specifications
Main unit SA-BT205GA/GS
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OGENERAL
Power supply: AC 110 V to 127 V,
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
iPod Connector: DC OUT 5V 500mA Max
Power consumption: 120 W
Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 0.3 W
Dimensions (W×
××
×H×
××
×D): 430 mm×63 mm×327 mm
Mass: Approx 3.7 kg
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C
Operating humidity range: 35 % to 80 % RH
(no condensation)
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OAMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS TTL Power Output: 1000 W
Front Ch: 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Surround Ch: 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Center Ch: 250 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Subwoofer Ch: 250 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD
DIN TTL Power Output: 470 W
Front Ch: 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1kHz, 1.0% THD
Surround Ch: 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1kHz, 1.0% THD
Center Ch: 105 W per channel (3 Ω), 1kHz, 1.0% THD
Subwoofer Ch: 105 W per channel (3 Ω), 1kHz, 1.0% THD
Audio input
AUX x1
Digital audio input
Optical digital input: x2
Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Audio Format: PCM, Dolby Digital
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OFM TUNER SECTION
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range: 87.50-108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)
Antenna terminals: 75 Ω(unbalanced)
ONETWORK SECTION
Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (1 system)
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ODISC SECTION
Playable disc:
BD-Video:BD-ROM Version 2
BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG*6
BD-R: Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer)
DVD-RAM:
DVD Video Recording format, AVCHD format*7, JPEG*4
DVD-R/DVD-R DL:
DVD Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1, AVCHD
format*1,7, JPEG*4, MP3
DVD-RW:
DVD Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1, AVCHD
format*1,7
+R/+RW/+R DL:
Video*1, AVCHD format*1,7
DVD-Video:
DVD-Video format
CD-Audio:
CD-DA
CD-R/CD-RW:
CD-DA, JPEG*5, MP3
Optical Pick up System with 2 lenses
Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/650 nm (DVDs)/
405 nm (BDs)
LASER Specification:
Class 1 LASER Product
Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/650 nm (DVDs)/
405 nm (BDs)
Laser power:
No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection
OSD CARD SECTION
SD card slot: Connector (1 system)
SD card:
SD Memory Card*2 formatted FAT12, FAT16,
FAT32*3:JPEG*4, AVCHD format*7, MPEG2
•Usable capacity will be less (SD Card)
OUSB DEVICE SECTION
USB slot: Connector (1 system)
USB Standard:USB 2.0 High
Speed MP3, JPEG*4
Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
*1 Finalizing is necessary
*2 Include SDHC card
Include miniSD cards (need a miniSD Adaptor)
Include microSD cards (need a microSD Adaptor)
*3 Does not support long file name
*4 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture
contents and folder: 3000 picture contents and 300 folders.
*5 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture
contents and folder: 999 picture contents and 99 folders.
*6 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture
contents and folder: 9999 picture contents and 300 folders.
*7 AVCHD format V1.0
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OVIDEO SECTION
Signal system: PAL/NTSC
Video output
Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)
Component video output (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PBoutput level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PRoutput level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector: Pin Jack (Y: green, PB: blue,
PR: Red) (1 system)
HDMI AV output
Output format:
480p (525p)/576p (625p)/1080i (1125i)/720p (750p)/
1080p(1125p)
Output connector: Type A (19 pin)
HDMITM:(V.1.3a with Deep Color, x.v.ColorTM, High Bit rate Audio)
HDAVI Control: This unit supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
Note:
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.
Solder:This model uses lead free solder (PbF).
Wireless Features:
This Model supports wireless surround (e.g:SH-FX70)

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Refer to their respective original service manuals for *1.

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5 Location of Controls and Components
5.1. Remote Control Key Button Operations
Turn the unit on and off
Display Home screen of VIERA CAST
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters
[CANCEL]: Cancel
asic playback control buttons
Select preset radio stations
Select surround sound effects
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator
[OK]: Selection
Show OPTION menu
[R], [G], [Y], [ ]
These buttons are used when;
Operating a D-Video disc that includes Java
TM
applications
( D-J). For more information about operating this kind of disc,
please read the instructions that came with the disc.
Displaying Title View and lbum View screens.
Operating contents of VIERA CAST
Show Setup menu
/Select speaker channel
Show status messages
TV operation buttons
You can operate the TV through the unit s remote control.
[AV] : Switch the input select
VOL]: Adjust the TV volume
Adjust the volume of the main unit
Mute the sound
Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture)
Select the source
[ D/SD]:Select disc drive or SD card drive
[iPod]:Select iPod as the source
[RADIO/EXT-IN]
:Select FM tuner, US or external audio as
the source
Select radio stations manually
Set the sound mode
Show start menu
Show Pop-up menu
Return to previous screen
Select audio
Show on-screen menu/Set the sleep timer
CANCEL PIP
RETURN
VOL
STOP
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[ ] : Turn the television on and off
[ , ]: Select preset radio station
[ ] ( ), [ ] ( ):Frame-by-frame
[ , , , ]: Menu selection

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5.2. Main Unit Key Button Operations
Standby/on switch ( )
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.
Open or close the disc tray
SMART SETUP button
Stop
Start play
Disc tray
Connect iPod
SD card slot
Connect Auto speaker setup microphone
The indicator lights when there is surround sound effect.
US port
Display
Select the source
D/DVD SD IPOD FM US AUX D-IN 1 D-IN 2
D and US on the unit display is not displayed when
the SD card or US is not in the SD card slot or US port.
Skip or slow-search play/Select the radio stations
Volume indicator
It is possible to set the indicator to turn on/off.
Adjust the volume of the main unit
When pulled hard, the volume knob may come off.
To prevent children from swallowing the volume knob, do
not pull off the volume knob.
Connect headphones (not included)
Remote control signal sensor
Cooling fan
SPEAKERS terminal
AUX (TV) terminal
This terminal can also be used for equipment other than the
TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN terminals
Terminal 1(TV) is designated for connection with the TV.
Terminal 2(ST ) can be used for connection with devices
other than the ST .
FM Radio antenna terminal
Digital transmitter dock
LAN port
HDMI AV OUT terminal
VIDEO OUT terminal
SMART SETUP
Dock for iPod
OPEN C OSE
VO UME
SURROUND OUTPUT
TUNE
SE ECTOR
SETUP MIC
SD CARD
Dock for iPod
1
76
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23 4 5
811 910 14
12 16
15 1817
Pull open.
Rear panel terminals
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
Voltage Selector
7
10
11
12
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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SPEAKERS
CENTER
33
FRONT
3
SURROUND
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RLRL
TRANSMITTER
DIGITAL
AV OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
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AC IN
WOOFER
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5.3. Using BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video
BD-V
What is BONUSVIEW?
ONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc., with D-Video supporting
D-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile.
What is BD- ive?
In addition to the ONUSVIEW function, D-Video supporting D-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows
you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. In order
to use the Internet feature, you must have this unit connected to a broadband network
These discs may not be on sale in certain regions.
The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit
their website.
Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio
Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function.
For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
To turn on/off secondary video
Press [PIP].
Secondary video is played.
Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.
To turn on/off secondary audio
Set S oundtrack in Secondary Video to On
or Off
Discs may not always be played back
according to the settings on this unit,
as certain playback formats are
prioritized on certain discs.
Only the primary video is played during
search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame.
When D-Video Secondary Audio in
Digital Audio Output is set to Off ,
secondary audio will not be played.
Please check that D-Video
Secondary Audio is set to On
When the secondary video is turned
off, the secondary audio is not played.
Secondary video
Primary video
NOTE
Enjoying BD- ive discs with Internet
Many D-Live compatible discs require content to be downloaded onto
an SD card in order to access the available D-Live features.
An SD card with 1 G or more of free space (SD Speed Class Rating 2 or
higher) needs to be inserted prior to inserting the D-Live compatible disc.
Some BD- ive content available on the Blu-ray discs may require an
Internet account to be created in order to access the BD- ive content.
Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the disc for
information on acquiring an account.
Preparation
Connect to the network.
Insert an SD card
If the SD card menu screen is displayed, press [ D/SD], select D/
DVD .
Insert the disc
For operation method, refer to the instructions on the disc.
To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the card on this
unit.
Format the card using the following procedures.
Formatting SD cards/Deleting data
It is impossible to restore data after formatting the card or erasing the data.
Once a card is formatted, all data including those recorded on the PC is erased
as well, even if the data were protected with other equipment.
Confirm whether the card can be formatted.
1) Insert an SD card
2) Press [START].
3) Press [ , ] to select To Others and press
[OK].
4) Press [ , ] to select Card Management and
press [OK].
5) Press [ , ] to select D-Video Data Erase
or Format SD Card and press [OK].
6) Press [ , ] to select Yes and press [OK].
7) Press [ , ] to select Start and press [OK].
While using this feature, do not remove
the SD card. Doing so will cause
playback to stop.
A message may be displayed when
SD card doesn’t have enough storage
capacity for D-Live content.
Please make space available on the
current SD card, or insert another SD
card.
For details about usable cards, refer to
Media (Disc, card and US device)
information
The unit must be connected to the
Internet and set up to use the
D-Live functions. D-Live Internet
Access may need to be changed for
certain discs
When discs supporting D-Live are
played back, the player or disc IDs
may be sent to the content provider via
the Internet. You can restrict Internet
access
The unit is connected to the Internet
when D-Live functions are used,
generating communication charges.
The playback may be paused
depending on the communication
environment.
Some functions may be disabled to
prevent skipping to sections that have
not been downloaded, etc.
Card Management No. of Files 6
Free space 300 MB
SD CARD
Format this SD Card.
OK
RETURN
BD-Video Data Erase
Format SD Card
NOTE
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5.4. Using the iPod
You can enjoy iPod music through this unit s speakers or view iPod videos/photos on the TV.
Preparation
To view photos/videos from the iPod
Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit
Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for your TV. (Refer to operating instructions of
your iPod.)
To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input mode.
efore connecting/disconnecting the iPod, turn the main unit off or reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum.
While an iPod is connected
Do not push the Dock for iPod. Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great force.
Compatible iPod
iPod Connection
1
2
Open the Dock for iPod.
Hold the dock when connecting/disconnecting the iPod.
About dock adapter
Attach the dock adapter which should be
supplied with your iPod to the dock for the
stable use of the iPod.
If you need an adapter, consult your iPod
dealer.
About recharging the battery
iPod will start recharging regardless of
whether this unit is on or off.
will be shown on the main unit s
display during iPod charging in main unit
standby mode.
Check iPod to see if the battery is fully
recharged.
If you are not using iPod for an extended
period of time after recharging has
completed, disconnect it from main unit,
as the battery will be depleted naturally.
(Once fully recharged, additional
recharging will not occur.)
Connect the iPod (not included) firmly.
Recharging starts when the iPod is inserted.
Main unit
iPod
Pull out
Dock for iPod
Dock adapter
(not included)
NOTE
DO NOT DO NOT
Compatibility depends on the software
version of your iPod.
Audio/video cannot be recorded or
transmitted to iPods via this system.
Panasonic makes no warranty for iPod
data management.
For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for iPod.
The contents of the operating
instructions and those displayed on
iPod may differ partially, but this will not
fundamentally affect use of playback.
To use the iPod touch features
1
Press the Home button on the iPod
touch.
2
Select the iPod touch features on the
touch screen to operate.
iPod classi
Name Memory size
iPod touch 2nd generation 8 G , 16 G ,
32 G
iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8 G , 16 G
iPod classic 120 G
iPod touch 1st generation 8 G , 16 G ,
32 G
iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4 G , 8 G
iPod classic 80 G , 160 G
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2 G , 4 G , 8 G
iPod 5th generation (video) 60 G , 80 G
iPod 5th generation (video) 30 G
iPod nano 1st generation 1 G , 2 G , 4 G
iPod 4th generation (colour display) 40 G , 60 G
iPod 4th generation (colour display) 20 G , 30 G
iPod 4th generation 40 G
iPod 4th generation 20 G
iPod mini 4 G , 6 G
TIPS
NOTE

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This system features two different iPod playback modes.
The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music and video contents. With this mode, you can operate the iPod from
the main unit. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents music, photos,
and videos. With this mode, simple operations such as play, stop, and search can be performed on the display of your iPod.
1Press [iPod] to select IPOD .
The iPod automatically switches to this unit s display mode.
To switch the menu, press [STATUS] several times.
Music menu Video menu
iPod menu (iPod LCD)
Mor Ois displayed on the main unit.
When playing back video contents, ensure the video
connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit
and switch the TV input to video in.
2Press [ , ] to select an item and press [OK].
Play starts from the selected song or video.
To display the previous or next page
Press [ , ].
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous screen.
Clear/display iPod Music or Video menu during
playback.
Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
You can also play music and video using SIMPLE mode.
1Press [iPod] to select IPOD .
2Press [STATUS] several times to select the iPod
menu (iPod CD).
ALL is displayed on the main unit.
Proceed operations through iPod display.
3Switch the TV input to video in.
Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal
on this unit
4Play a slideshow on your iPod.
The picture will be displayed on your TV.
You can use the remote control to operate the iPod menu.
[ , ]: To navigate menu items
[OK]: To go to the next menu.
[RETURN]:To return to the previous menu.
The remote control operation may vary between iPod models.
While in MUSIC or VIDEOS mode, it is possible to select
the following playback modes.
*1For music playback only.
Press [START].
Press [ , ] to select Menu and then press
[OK].
Press [ , ] to select Play Mode and then
press [OK].
Press [ , ] to select an item and press [OK].
Press [ , ] to select the setting and press
[OK].
While playing music or video it is possible to use the following
buttons of the remote control.
Use the controls on the iPod unit during photo playback.
iPod Playback
Enjoy music/video (EXTENDED mode)
If the Video menu (EXTENDED mode) is accessed,
the video shuffle playback mode on the iPod is set
to Off when the iPod is disconnected from the
unit.
Enjoy photos (SIMP E mode)
MusiciPod
RETURN
OK
Playlists
Artists
Albums
Songs
Podcasts
Audiobooks
e.g., mus
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c ma
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iPod
Ronaldo
2:43
Good morning
45 of 1230
Happy days
Shuffle (Albums)
Repeat (All)
Playback condition
Song
Album
Playing position
Playback mode
Artist
e.g., music playback screen
NOTE
Other methods of playback
Items Selection/playback method
Play Mode Shuffle*1
Off: Cancel
Songs: Play all songs on iPod in
random order.
Albums: Play all songs on album in
random order.
Repeat
Off: Cancel
One: Play a single song/video
repeatedly.
All: Play all songs/videos from
selected items (e.g., Playlists,
Albums, etc.) repeatedly.
Playback modes during and after connection.
Music playback modes set on the iPod will be
maintained when connected to the main unit.
Changes made while the iPod is connected to the
main unit be kept on the iPod after disconnecting it.
If the Video menu (EXTENDED mode) is accessed,
the video shuffle playback mode on the iPod is set
to O when the iPod is disconnected from the unit.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Basic controls
Buttons Functions
[ PLAY] Play
[ STOP] Pause
Press [ PLAY] to restart play.
Playback start position may not be
stored in memory in certain cases.
[ PAUSE]
[SKIP: ,
SKIP ]
Skip
(Press and hold)
[SEARCH ,
SEARCH ]
Search
NOTE
TIPS
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5.5. Speaker Connections
Connect to the terminals of the same colour.
Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable connections.
OPTICA
2(STB) 1(TV)
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DIGITA IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
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WOOFER
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3
SUB-
Don t use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify the type of speaker with label on the rear label
of the speaker before connecting the appropriate cable.
Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector colour when you place the speakers.
Main unit Surround speaker ( )
SPEAKERS
+
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CENTER
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SUB-
WOOFER
FRONT
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Push!
e.g. Front speaker (L)
e.g.
Speaker cable sticker (included)
: White
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GREY
SURROUND
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FRONT
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WHITE
FRONT
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SUBWOOFER
GREEN
CENTRE
Insert the wire fully,
taking care not to insert
beyond the wire
insulation.
e careful not to cross
(short-circuit) or reverse
the polarity of the
speaker wires as doing
so may damage the
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5.6. Disc, SD Card and USB device Information
5.6.1. Disc Playability (Media)
This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that
should appear on the discs and/or packaging.
This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use.
This mark means you must finalize the disc with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback. For details about
finalizing, refer to the operating instructions for your equipment.
Packaged discs
Type of
media/ ogo Features
Indicated as
Type of
media/ ogo Features
Indicated as
BD-Video
High Definition (HD)
movie and music discs
Discs supporting
D-Live ( D-ROM
Profile 2) that allows
interactive functions
to be used when this
unit is connected to
the Internet in
addition to the
ONUSVIEW
function.
Discs supporting
ONUSVIEW
( D-ROM Profile 1
version 1.1/Final
Standard Profile) that
allows
Picture-in-Picture
functions to be used.
BD-V
DVD-Video
High quality movie
and music discs
DVD-V
CD
Compact Discs (CD s)
that contain audio and
music
Operation and sound
quality of CDs that
do not conform to
CD-DA
specifications (copy
control CDs, etc.)
cannot be
guaranteed.
CD
Recorded discs
Finalized
Type of
media/ ogo Formats
Indicated as
Type of
media/ ogo Formats
Indicated as
BD-RE
Version 3 of the
D-RE Recording
Format
JPEG format
BD-V
JPEG
DVD-R DL
DVD-Video Format
Version 1.2 of the
DVD Video
Recording Format
MP3 format
JPEG format
AVCHD format
DVD-V
DVD-VR
MP3
JPEG
AVCHD
BD-R
Version 2 of the
D-R Recording
Format
BD-V
R/r
r
RW/
RDL
+VR (+R/+RW Video
Recording) Format
AVCHD format
DVD-V
AVCHD
DVD-RAM
Version 1.1 of the
DVD Video
Recording Format
JPEG format
AVCHD format
DVD-VR
JPEG
AVCHD
CD-R/RW
CD-DA format
MP3 format
JPEG format
CD
MP3
JPEG
DVD-R/RW
DVD-Video Format
Version 1.1 of the
DVD Video
Recording Format
MP3 format
(DVD-RW is not
supported)
JPEG format
(DVD-RW is not
supported)
AVCHD format
DVD-V
DVD-VR
MP3
JPEG
AV CHD
It may not be possible to play the above discs in some
cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files were
created.
When a disc recorded in the AVCHD format is being
played, the video may be paused for a few seconds at
portions spliced, due to deletion or editing.
Finalized
Finalized
Finalized
Finalized