Panorama Owner Details Integrated A/V Sound System

Owner’s manualWelcomeThank you for purchasing Panorama and welcome toBowers & Wilkins.Watching a movie in the home on a generous screen andwith great sound can be a breathtaking experience – oftenbetter than in the theatre. But installing and wiring a hometheatre system is sometimes not quite so enjoyable. Andthat’s where Panorama comes in. Panorama is anintegrated solution to home theatre sound that is assimple to install as it is remarkable to experience. Ratherthan require multiple speakers positioned around theroom, Panorama uses sophisticated digital signalprocessing to steer the sound from one source and createa genuine home theatre audio experience without thecomplication of multiple speakers. But Panorama is notonly simple to install and use. Thanks to advancedacoustic technology borrowed directly from our highestperformance hi-fi designs, it offers sound quality moreoften associated with the best h-fi separates.The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama Home Theatreexperience starts here. However, before you immerseyourself in a great movie, please take a moment to readthrough this manual, especially the safety instructions.B&W maintains a network of dedicated distributors inover 60 countries who will be able to help you shouldyou have any problems your dealer cannot resolve.OverviewPanorama is a complete home theatre audio systemcontained in one easily installed unit that can be wall ortable mounted. It incorporates a 5.1 channel hometheatre audio decoder along with front, centre, surround,and subwoofer speakers and their drive amplifiers. Anadditional active subwoofer can be connected andPanorama will automatically detect its use and adjust itsown settings appropriately. Panorama incorporates threedigital and two analogue audio inputs for the connectionof audio sources such as DVD players and satellitereceivers. Panorama is controlled by an intuitive userinterface combined with a simple remote control handset.61. UNPACKING PANORAMACheck that all parts are present in the carton. Inaddition to the Panorama itself, you will find anaccessory box containing: Wall bracketQuick Start GuideThis manualWarranty and registration documentsRemote handsetPower cordStereo analogue phono signal cable2 x optical digital signal cableCo-axial (phono) digital signal cable4 x 25mm feet4 x 35mm feetMicro-fibre polishing cloth.In some markets, Panorama may be supplied with twopower cords. The one with a 3-pin plug on the end isfor use in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Hong Kong.Follow the guidelines in the Quick Start Guide whenunpacking.2. INSTALLING PANORAMA2.1 Panorama ConnectionsPanorama requires connection to mains power and toone or more digital or analogue audio sources.Panorama offers a total of five audio inputs – threedigital and two analogue. The inputs are numbered al opticalDigital opticalDigital RCA-phonoAnalogue RCA-phonoAnalogue RCA-phonoFigure 1 illustrates Panorama connected in a typical homeentertainment system including a television and a DVDplayer. In this system the connection scheme is as follows: The analogue audio output from the TV isconnected to Panorama’s Input 5.With this connection scheme the majority of audioprogramme formats can be reproduced through selectionof the appropriate Panorama input. For example:Input 1: Digital, 5.1 channel, DVD soundtracks.Input 2: Digital audio from, or routed through, the TV.Input 5: Analogue stereo audio (analogue TV audio orDolby Pro Logic surround encoded audio for example).Note: Some televisions pass 5.1 channel digital audiofrom their HDMI inputs to their digital audio outputs (theremainder down-mix 5.1 signals to stereo). In thesecases, the direct connection between the DVD playerand Panorama’s Input 1 will not be necessary. Confirmwith the manufacturer of your TV that it is capable of5.1 channel digital audio output from external inputsbefore dispensing with the direct DVD to Panoramaconnection.Note: When using Panorama it may be necessary tomute the television’s internal speakers. Some televisionscreens will display a permanent on-screen symbolwhen mute is selected. If this is the case the televisionvolume can alternatively be reduced to zero using itsremote handset volume controls.Note: For further information on connecting Panoramato a wide variety of audio sources a PanoramaConnection Guide is available for download from theB&W web site. www.bowers-wilkins.comUse the digital optical cables supplied with Panorama toconnect the DVD player digital audio output and the TVdigital audio output to Input 1 and Input 2 respectively.The caps must be removed from the ends of the digitaloptical cables before it is used. Inputs 3 to 5 may beused to connect a variety of audio sources such asanalogue TV, a CD player, an Apple Airport Express or apersonal audio device. The digital audio output from the DVD player isconnected to Panorama’s Input 1.Note: If your DVD player does not have an optical digitalaudio output, use the phono coaxial digital cablesupplied and connect to Panorama Input 3. The digital audio output from the TV is connectedto Panorama’s Input 2.Panorama’s connection sockets are located on theunderside beneath a removable cover. To remove the

cover, stand Panorama upright and gently push thecover downward and away. Figure 2 illustrates removalof the cover. Once the cover is removed, Panoramamust be turned upside-down to gain access to theconnection sockets. Ensure that the surface on whichPanorama is then placed will not damage its topsurface finish.In addition to the mains and signal input sockets, asubwoofer output socket and a service socket are alsopresent. Use of the subwoofer socket is covered below.The service socket is not intended for consumer use.Figures 3a and 3b illustrates and identifies Panoramaconnection sockets.Panorama incorporates a cable-dressing channel thatenables the input and subwoofer output cables to becollected together and to exit the unit from the samelocation adjacent to the mains power cable. To use thecable-dressing channel, collect the cables together andinsert them in the open channel. Rotate the lever toclose the channel and retain the cables. Figure 4illustrates use of the cable-dressing channel.2.2 Connecting a SubwooferAn active subwoofer can be connected to Panorama. Asubwoofer can enhance the Panorama experience byproviding extra impact on movie soundtracks andextending bass response on stereo music programme.The subwoofer is connected via Panorama’s subwooferoutput socket. Remove the connection cover asdescribed above and identify the subwoofer outputsocket. Connect one end of an RCA phono cable to thesocket and the other end of the cable to thesubwoofer’s input socket.Ensure that the subwoofer is switched on. As Panoramahandles the appropriate low-pass filtering on itssubwoofer output, the subwoofer’s internal low passfilter should be set to its maximum or switched off.Initially set the subwoofer’s volume level control tobetween half and three-quarters maximum then finecontrol its volume via the Panorama subwoofer levelsetup menu (See Paragraph 4.1).2.3 Panorama Location and MountingThe home theatre surround performance achieved byPanorama will be optimized if it is located in the roomapproximately symmetrically between two soundreflective walls. Figure 5 illustrates two possible roomlayouts. Panorama can be either mounted on tablecentrally in front of the home theater TV or be wallmounted using the supplied bracket centrally above orbelow the TV.they can be found in the Support section of the B&Wweb site at www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk.3.1 Front Panel ControlsPanorama front panel controls functions consist of thefollowing:G input: Press to switch on Panorama and then pressto select each input in turn. Press and hold for threeseconds to switch off Panorama.Note: A Panorama setup function enables selection ofbass equalisation characteristics appriopriate to eitherwall or table locations. See Section 4.1.mode: Selects Panorama programme decode modes.See Figure 10If Panorama is to be table mounted the bracket is notrequired. Panorama may be either placed directly on thetable or raised using one of the sets of feet supplied. Tofit the feet carefully turn Panorama upside-down on thesurface and screw them into the tapped holes. Figure 6illustrates fitting the feet.3.2 Remote HandsetIf Panorama is to be wall mounted, the bracket screwhole positions on the wall must first be established. Usea spirit level to ensure the bracket is level before markingthe hole positions. Drill and plug the wall for appropriatescrews. A second person to assist with marking holesand lifting Panorama is recommended. Panorama’s rearcover must be removed when it is wall mounted.Use wall plugs that are appropriate for the type of wallconstruction and ensure that wall, plugs and screws arecapable of reliably supporting Panorama’s weight(10.6kg). If you have any doubt over your ability to mountthe bracket securely to the wall you should engagespecialist help. Once the bracket has been secured to thewall, Panorama can be lifted into the bracket where it issecured by lugs on its rear face engaging with key-holeslots. Figures 7a to 7e illustrates use of the wall bracket.3. USING PANORAMAPanorama is simple to operate with all commonly usedfunctions on both its front panel and remote controlhandset.Note: Universal or “learning” remote handsets may alsobe used to control Panorama. If Panorama remotecontrol codes are required for handset programming– v : Adjusts Panorama volume.Before the remote handset is first used the clear plasticinsulating tab that prevents its battery from drainingmust be removed. Follow the procedure illustrated inFigure 8 and described below and to remove theinsulating tab. Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise 1/8 full turnand remove it. Release the battery by pressing down on the edgeopposite the metal spring. Remove and discard the insulator. Replace the battery, first locating one side underthe small lugs opposite the metal spring. Replace the cover.Figure 9 illustrates the remote handset and the followingparagraph describes its functions.GSwitches Panorama on and off. Raises Panorama volume.Mutes and un-mutes Panorama.voice Switches Panorama to Voice mode. Voicemode emphasizes the vocal content of moviesound tracks and can be useful for late nightuse when movie sound effects and musicmight otherwise disturb others. Pressing and holding the voice button for fiveseconds or more switches Panorama into7

Setup Mode. See the Panorama Setupsections for more information.mode Selects Panorama home theatre programmedecode modes.–Lowers Panorama volume.Selects Panorama inputs.Note: When reproducing Dolby Digital encodedmaterial, voice mode implements the compression andfilter algorithm inherent in the encoding. When otherdigital or analogue material is reproduced, voice modeimplements a custom B&W designed filter algorithm.mode, surround mode selected, stereo mode selectedand wide stereo mode selected.The Panorama control panel, illustrated in Figure 10,incorporates a display, a standby/input button, adecode mode button and volume adjustment buttons.The display illustrates the currently selected Panoramainput until a function button is pressed. It will thendisplay the selected function for a short time. Thedisplay also incorporates six indicators which illuminateto indicate the currently selected programme decode3.3 Switching On and Using PanoramaEnsure that the DVD player is connected to PanoramaInput 1, switched on and correctly set up with a discplaying. In its default setup Panorama will switch onautoma

In some markets, Panorama may be supplied with two power cords. The one with a 3-pin plug on the end is for use in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Hong Kong. Follow the guidelines in the Quick Start Guide when unpacking. 2. INSTALLING PANORAMA 2.1 Panorama Connections Pa