Panasonic dvd-s55 User Manual
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Connection
Before connection
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Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
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Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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The equipment connections described are examples.
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Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless
otherwise indicated.
Connection to a television
AC IN
OPTICAL
P
B
P
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COM
PONENT VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
L
R
SURROUND FRONT R/R
L
Y
FRONT L/L
R
5.1ch
2ch
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
L
R
VIDEO
IN
Television
Audio/video cable
(included)
(included)
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Basic connection
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output (
output (
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page 9) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO
OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color
difference signals (P
difference signals (P
B
/P
R
) and luminance signal (Y) separately in
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.The description of
the component video input terminals depends on the television or
monitor (e.g. Y/P
the component video input terminals depends on the television or
monitor (e.g. Y/P
B
/P
R
, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C
B
/C
R
). Connect to terminals of
the same color.
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When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables
to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
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After making this connection, change the black level for a better
picture (
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page 20, Video—Black Level Control).
Video cable (not included)
Television’s
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
terminals
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
terminals
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For better pictures
S video cable (not included)
S VIDEO OUT terminal
The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance
(C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on
the television.)
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance
(C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on
the television.)
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When making this connection, ensure you connect the
audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals
on the television.
on the television.
Television’s
S VIDEO IN
terminal
S VIDEO IN
terminal
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it
up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers.
To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on
DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers.
up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers.
To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on
DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers.
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Connect your unit directly to your television.
Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when
setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may
not be played correctly due to the copy guard.
setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may
not be played correctly due to the copy guard.
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You can connect the
audio cable to the 2-
channel audio input
terminals of an analog
amplifier or system
component to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro
Logic.
audio cable to the 2-
channel audio input
terminals of an analog
amplifier or system
component to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro
Logic.