Panasonic SC-PT953 User Manual

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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 complete.
Basic setup example
[Note]
Do not make the video connections through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥ Only one video connection is required.
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Audio and video connections
Other connections for improved picture and audio quality
Television terminals
Cables required
(not included)
Main unit terminals
Features
[Note]
≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables 
cannot be utilized.
≥ It is recommended that you use 
Panasonic’s HDMI cable. 
Recommended part number: 
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), 
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), 
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
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This connection provides the best picture quality.
≥ Set “Video Mode” to “On” (
➜ page 26, “HDMI” menu).
≥ Set “Video Output Mode” (
➜ page 23, Picture Menu).
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control 
compatible television, you can operate your television 
synchronizing with home-theater operations or vice 
versa (
➜ page 28, Using the EZ Sync
TM 
“HDAVI 
Control
TM
”).
≥ Make the audio connection (
➜ above) when you use 
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” function.
All Panasonic televisions 
that have 480p input 
connectors are 
compatible. Consult the 
manufacturer if you have 
another brand of 
television.
[COMPONENT\VIDEO]
≥ Connect to terminals 
of the same color.
This connection provides a much purer picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥ After making this connection, select “Darker” from the 
“Black Level Control” in the “Video” menu 
(
➜ page 26).
To enjoy progressive video
≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible 
television.
1 Set “Video Mode” to “Off” (
➜ page 26, “HDMI” 
menu).
2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow 
the instructions on the menu screen (
➜ page 23, 
Picture Menu).
[PT1050]
 [OPTICAL\IN]
This unit can decode the surround signals received 
through cable TV box, digital broadcasting or satellite 
broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating 
instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can 
be played with this connection.
≥ After making this connection, make settings and 
select sound effects to suit your digital equipment 
(
➜ page 34).
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Cable connections
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
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AUX
AV OUT
OPTICAL
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Main unit
(The illustration shows SC-PT1050.)
R
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AUX
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
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P
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
RF IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
RF OUT
RF IN
Cable TV box or video cassette recorder (not included)
Main unit
Audio cable
(not included)
You can enjoy audio from your 
television, video cassette 
recorder or cable TV programs 
through this home theater 
system by connecting to the 
AUX terminals. Select “AUX” 
as the source (
➜ page 34).
Television (not included)
To your cable TV service or 
television antenna
RF cable (not included)
Video cable
(included)
AV IN
HDMI cable
AV OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
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B
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Video cables
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
P
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R
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OPTICAL OUT
Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
≥ Do not bend sharply when connecting.
OPTICAL 
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