Panasonic DVD-XP50 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT63127Getting startedEnjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.There are two types of connection, digital and analog.\A\ Digital ([XP50] \XP30\)Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoysurround sound.You can also enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of88.2 and 96 kHz if the material isn’t copy-protected and the equipment youconnect is compatible with these signals.\B\ Analog ([XP50])Connect an amplifier with multi-channel audio input terminals to enjoysurround sound.To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi-channel linear PCMsound, the connections \B\ below are recommended.There are no limitations on sampling frequency with this kind ofconnection.[Note]≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.[Note]≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD-Video.[XP50]≥If you don’t connect a subwoofer, it is advisable to connect frontspeakers (L/R) capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz.≥AttenuatorIf connected to a digital amplifier using connection [B] above, sounddistortion may occur from the center, surround and subwoofer speakers.In this event, turn on the attenuator (➡ page 19).Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful soundDIGITALAUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)CENTEROPTICAL SUBWOOFERSURROUND L/FRONT L L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(480P/480I) S VIDEOOUTP BYP RSURROUND R/FRONT R R VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT5. 1ch 2chLROPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/ BITSTREAM)SUBWOOFERL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(480P/480I) S VIDEOOUTAUDIO OUTP BYP RR VIDEO OUTABOPTICALOPTICALSUBWOOFER[XP50] [XP30]CENTERSUBWOOFERSURROUND(R)FRONT(L)(R)(L)CENTERSUBWOOFERSURROUND L/FRONT LSURROUND R/FRONT RLRDigital connection [XP50] [XP30]Analog connection [XP50]Insert fully,with this sidefacing up.Optical digital audio cableDo not bend sharply when connecting.Change “Digital output” (➡ page 23).➡ You can also connect to a digital amplifier or systemcomponent to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic.AmplifierConnect cables to terminals corresponding tothe speakers you have connected.Change “Speaker Setting” (➡ page 23).You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting anactive subwoofer.≥Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the frontcenter.≥Turn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from thesubwoofer (➡ page 17).≥Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit yourpreference.Speakers (example)Connect three or more speakersfor surround sound.Audio cableTo the subwoofer’sinput terminalConnecting an active subwoofer [XP30]White (L)Red (R)White (L)Red (R)∫ Recording≥Digital recording (➡ Connection [A] above)You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.[Note]≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’thave protection preventing digital recording, and b the recordingequipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.When recording DVDs, make the following settings.ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡ page 17)Digital Audio Output: On (RE-MASTER Off) (➡ page 21)PCM Down Conversion: Yes,Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➡ page 23)≥Analog recordingYou can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. There areno limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals.Connect the equipment to the unit’s 2-channel AUDIO OUT (L/R)terminals.\XP50\ Select “2-channel” in “Speaker Setting” (➡ page 21) when:–using FRONT (L/R) AUDIO OUT terminals or,–using connection [B] above.