Bowers Wilkins 2870 Panorama Integrated AV Sound System Owner’s Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Bowers Wilkins

Bowers Wilkins 2870 Panorama Integrated AV Sound System

Bowers Wilkins 2870 Panorama Integrated AV Sound
System

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Panorama and welcome to Bowers & Wilkins.
Watching a movie in the home on a generous screen and with great sound can be a breathtaking experience – often better than in the theatre. But installing and wiring a home theatre system is sometimes not quite so enjoyable. And that’s where Panorama comes in. Panorama is an integrated solution to home theatre sound that is as simple to install as it is remarkable to experience. Rather than require multiple speakers positioned around the room, Panorama uses sophisticated digital signal processing to steer the sound from one source and create a genuine home theatre audio experience without the complication of multiple speakers. But Panorama is not only simple to install and use. Thanks to advanced acoustic technology borrowed directly from our highest performance hi-fi designs, it offers sound quality more often associated with the best h-fi separates.
The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama Home Theatre experience starts here. However, before you immerse yourself in a great movie, please take a moment to read through this manual, especially the safety instructions. B&W maintains a network of dedicated distributors in over 60 countries who will be able to help you should you have any problems your dealer cannot resolve.

Overview

Panorama is a complete home theatre audio system contained in one easily installed unit that can be wall or table mounted. It incorporates a 5.1 channel home theatre audio decoder along with front, centre, surround, and subwoofer speakers and their drive amplifiers. An additional active subwoofer can be connected and Panorama will automatically detect its use and adjust its own settings appropriately. Panorama incorporates three digital and two analogue audio inputs for the connection of audio sources such as DVD players and satellite receivers. Panorama is controlled by an intuitive user interface combined with a simple remote control handset.

Explanation of graphical symbols

The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open the case of the apparatus. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Warnings

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod. bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power cord shall remain readily operable.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type (CR2032). Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local regulations.
To prevent overheating, do not cover the apparatus. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
UK, Ireland and Hong Kong only – The power cord is supplied with a 13A plug having an earthing pin.
The apparatus is double insulated and this earthing pin is not required for safety, merely to operate the safety shutter of mains outlets.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths curtains etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
Observe and follow the local regulations regarding battery disposal.
Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
Do not expose the batteries (batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
For the apparatus mounted to wall, the apparatus shall be installed on solid wood, bricks, concrete or solid wood columns and battens.

Environmental Information

All B&W products are designed to comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These symbols indicate compliance and that the products must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives. Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance.

UNPACKING PANORAMA

Check that all parts are present in the carton. In addition to the Panorama itself, you will find an accessory box containing:

Wall bracket
Quick Start Guide
This manual
Warranty and registration documents
Remote handset
Power cord
Stereo analogue phono signal cable
2 x optical digital signal cable
Co-axial (phono) digital signal cable
4 x 25mm feet
4 x 35mm feet
Micro-fibre polishing cloth.
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.

INSTALLING PANORAMA

Panorama Connections

Panorama requires connection to mains power and to one or more digital or analogue audio sources .
Panorama offers a total of five audio inputs – three digital and two analogue. The inputs are numbered as follows:
Input 1: Digital optical
Input 2: Digital optical
Input 3: Digital RCA-phono
Input 4: Analogue RCA-phono
Input 5: Analogue RCA-phono
Figure 1 illustrates Panorama connected in a typical home entertainment system including a television and a DVD player. In this system the connection scheme is as follows:

The digital audio output from the DVD player is connected to Panorama’s Input 1.
The digital audio output from the TV is connected to Panorama’s Input 2
The analogue audio output from the TV is connected to Panorama’s Input 5.

With this connection scheme the majority of audio programme formats can be reproduced through selection of 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 or Dolby Pro Logic surround encoded audio for example).
Note: Some televisions pass 5.1 channel digital audio from their HDMI inputs to their digital audio outputs (the remainder down-mix 5.1 signals to stereo). In these cases, the direct connection between the DVD player and Panorama’s Input 1 will not be necessary. Confirm with the manufacturer of your TV that it is capable of 5.1 channel digital audio output from external inputs before dispensing with the direct DVD to Panorama connection.
Note: When using Panorama it may be necessary to mute the television’s internal speakers. Some television screens will display a permanent on-screen symbol when mute is selected. If this is the case the television volume can alternatively be reduced to zero using its remote handset volume controls.
Note: For further information on connecting Panorama to a wide variety of audio sources a Panorama Connection Guide is available for download from the B&W web site. www.bowers-wilkins.com
Use the digital optical cables supplied with Panorama to connect the DVD player digital audio output and the TV digital audio output to Input 1 and Input 2 respectively.
The caps must be removed from the ends of the digital optical cables before it is used. Inputs 3 to 5 may be used to connect a variety of audio sources such as analogue TV, a CD player, an Apple Airport Express or a personal audio device.
Note: If your DVD player does not have an optical digital audio output, use the phono coaxial digital cable supplied and connect to Panorama Input 3. Panorama’s connection sockets are located on the underside beneath a removable cover. To remove the cover, stand Panorama upright and gently push the cover downward and away. Figure 2 illustrates removal of the cover. Once the cover is removed, Panorama must be turned upside-down to gain access to the connection sockets. Ensure that the surface on which Panorama is then placed will not damage its top surface finish.
In addition to the mains and signal input sockets, a subwoofer output socket and a service socket are also present. Use of the subwoofer socket is covered below.

Installing Panorama
The service socket is not intended for consumer use. Figures 3a and 3b illustrates and identifies Panorama connection sockets.

Installing Panorama

Panorama incorporates a cable-dressing channel that enables the input and subwoofer output cables to be collected together and to exit the unit from the same location adjacent to the mains power cable. To use the cable-dressing channel, collect the cables together and insert them in the open channel. Rotate the lever to close the channel and retain the cables. Figure 4 illustrates use of the cable-dressing channel.

Installing Panorama

Connecting a Subwoofer

An active subwoofer can be connected to Panorama. A subwoofer can enhance the Panorama experience by providing extra impact on movie soundtracks and extending bass response on stereo music programme. The subwoofer is connected via Panorama’s subwoofer output socket. Remove the connection cover as described above and identify the subwoofer output socket. Connect one end of an RCA phono cable to the socket and the other end of the cable to the subwoofer’s input socket.
Ensure that the subwoofer is switched on. As Panorama handles the appropriate low-pass filtering on its subwoofer output, the subwoofer’s internal low pass filter should be set to its maximum or switched off.
Initially set the subwoofer’s volume level control to between half and three- quarters maximum then fine control its volume via the Panorama subwoofer level setup menu (See Paragraph 4.1).

Panorama Location and Mounting

The home theatre surround performance achieved by Panorama will be optimized if it is located in the room approximately symmetrically between two soundreflective walls. Figure 5 illustrates two possible room layouts. Panorama can be either mounted on table centrally in front of the home theater TV or be wall mounted using the supplied bracket centrally above or below the TV.

Installing Panorama
Note: A Panorama setup function enables selection of bass equalisation characteristics appriopriate to either wall or table locations. See Section 4.1.
If Panorama is to be table mounted the bracket is not required. Panorama may be either placed directly on the table or raised using one of the sets of feet supplied. To fit the feet carefully turn Panorama upside-down on the surface and screw them into the tapped holes. Figure 6 illustrates fitting the feet.If Panorama is to be wall mounted, the bracket screw hole positions on the wall must first be established. Use a spirit level to ensure the bracket is level before marking the hole positions. Drill and plug the wall for appropriate screws. A second person to assist with marking holes and lifting Panorama is recommended. Panorama’s rear cover must be removed when it is wall mounted.
Use wall plugs that are appropriate for the type of wall construction and ensure that wall, plugs and screws are capable of reliably supporting Panorama’s weight (10.6kg). If you have any doubt over your ability to mount the bracket securely to the wall you should engage specialist help. Once the bracket has been secured to the wall, Panorama can be lifted into the bracket where it is secured by lugs on its rear face engaging with key-hole slots. Figures 7a to 7e illustrates use of the wall bracket.

Installing Panorama

USING PANORAMA

functions on both its front panel and remote control handset.
Note: Universal or “learning” remote handsets may also be used to control Panorama. If Panorama remote control codes are required for handset programming they can be found in the Support section of the B&W web site at www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk.

Front Panel Controls

Panorama front panel controls functions consist of the following:
input: Press to switch on Panorama and then press to select each input in turn. Press and hold for three seconds to switch off Panorama.
mode: Selects Panorama programme decode modes. See Figure 10
Adjusts Panorama volume

Using Panorama

Remote Handset

insulating tab that prevents its battery from draining must be removed. Follow the procedure illustrated in Figure 8 and described below and to remove the insulating tab.

Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise 1/8 full turn and remove it.
Release the battery by pressing down on the edge opposite the metal spring.
Remove and discard the insulator.
Replace the battery, first locating one side under the small lugs opposite the metal spring.Replace the cover.
Figure 9 illustrates the remote handset and the following paragraph describes its functions.
Switches Panorama on and off.
Raises Panorama volume.
Mutes and un-mutes Panorama.
voice Switches Panorama to Voice mode. Voice mode emphasizes the vocal content of movie sound tracks and can be useful for late night use when movie sound effects and music might otherwise disturb others.
Pressing and holding the voice button for five seconds or more switches Panorama into Setup Mode. See the Panorama Setup sections for more information.
mode Selects Panorama home theatre programme decode modes.
Lowers Panorama volume.
Selects Panorama inputs.

Note: When reproducing Dolby Digital encoded material, voice mode implements the compression and filter algorithm inherent in the encoding. When other digital or analogue material is reproduced, voice mode implements a custom B&W designed filter algorithm.
The Panorama control panel, illustrated in Figure 10, incorporates a display, a standby/input button, a decode mode button and volume adjustment buttons.
The display illustrates the currently selected Panorama input until a function button is pressed. It will then display the selected function for a short time. The display also incorporates six indicators which illuminate to indicate the currently selected programme decodemode, surround mode selected, stereo mode selected and wide stereo mode selected.

Figure 11 Panorama Decode Modes

Panorama Input

Programme Material| Input 1| Input 2| Input 3| Input 4| Input 5
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Dolby Digital (5.1)| Digital (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| Digital (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| Digital (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| Incompatible| Incompatible
DTS 5.1)| DTS (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| DTS (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| DTS (Surround) Stereo Wide Stereo| Incompatible| Incompatible
Digital Stereo (2.0)| Stereo Wide Stereo PL II (Surround)| Stereo Wide Stereo PL II (Surround)| Stereo Wide Stereo PL II (Surround)| Incompatible| Incompatible
Analogue Dolby PLII (5.1)| Incompatible| Incompatible| Incompatible| PL II (Surround)Wide Stereo Stereo| PL II (Surround)Wide Stereo Stereo
Analogue Stereo| Incompatible| Incompatible| Incompatible| Stereo Wide Stereo PL II(Surround)| Stereo Wide Stereo PL II(Surround)

Switching On and Using Panorama

Ensure that the DVD player is connected to Panorama Input 1, switched on and correctly set up with a disc playing. In its default setup Panorama will switch on automatically when an input signal is present on Input 1. It will also automatically select Input 1 together with a default group of setup parameters that have been specifically chosen to provide good initial performance in a typical domestic environment. If a signal is present on Input 1 Panorama will immediately reproduce it.
Note: If no sound is reproduced either the input cable is plugged-in to the wrong input socket or there is no output signal from the DVD. Select Input 2 using the remote handset to check the former. To check the latter, disconnect the input cable from Panorama and examine its end. A faint red light shining from the end of an optical cable confirms that a signal is present.
Once reproducing audio satisfactorily, use the Panorama handset or front panel controls to raise or lower the volume, select inputs or select audio decode modes. The following paragraph describes audio decode modes.

Audio Decode Modes

Audio from DVD, videotape and, on occasions, broadcast sources can be encoded with a variety of surround sound formats. Panorama is capable of decoding Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby PLII surround sound formats as well as providing conventional and “wide’ stereo reproduction. Not all decode modes however can be used with each Panorama input or with each programme material format. Figure 11 illustrates the decode modes available with each programme material format and Panorama input.
Panorama will detect Dolby Digital and DTS encoded programme material and automatically select the appropriate decode mode. With other programme material, digital or analogue, the most likely appropriate decode modes are highlighted in the table. The Panorama display will show SURR when surround modes are engaged, STEREO when conventional stereo is engaged and WIDE when wide stereo is engaged.

PANORAMA SETUP

Using Panorama’s default setup is likely to provide good results in many situations, however its functionality and performance can be customized in numerous ways through its Setup Mode better to suit specific installations or personal preferences. You may chose to adjust any or all of the setup parameters. To switch Panorama into Setup Mode press and hold the remote handset voice button for five seconds. Exit from Setup Mode in the same manner.
Note: If no button is pressed for thirty seconds in Setup Mode Panorama will return automatically to normal mode.
In Setup Mode some Panorama handset buttons change function as described below:
Selects the next setup menu top-level parameter and adjusts parameter values once selected.
voice: Saves parameter settings and jumps back to a previous menu level.
mode :Selects the next setup menu parameter.
Selects the previous setup menu top-level
parameter and adjusts parameter values once selected.
The remaining handset buttons are not operational in Setup Mode. Figure 12 illustrates the Setup Mode menus and the handset operations required to navigate around them.
To begin Panorama setup press and hold the handset voice button to enter Setup Mode. The first adjustment menu is SOUND.

The SOUND menu enables adjustment of Panorama bass and treble (TONE), bass equalization (BASS.EQ) and subwoofer setup (SUB).
Note: The subwoofer menu will only be available if a subwoofer is connected to Panorama.
To adjust the bass press mode from the SOUND menu to select the TONE menu followed by mode again to select BASS, and mode again to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the bass level as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the TONE menu.
Alternatively, press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
To adjust the treble, press mode from the TONE menu followed by + to select TREBLE, then mode again to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the treble level as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the TONE menu. Press voice to return to the SOUND menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
To adjust the bass equalisation press mode from the SOUND menu followed by – to select BASS.EQ then mode again to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to select WALL or TABLE as appropriate followed by voice to save the selection and return to the BASS.EQ menu. Press voice to return to the SOUND menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: Bass equalization adjusts Panorama bass response to suit wall and table mounting.
To adjust the subwoofer setup, press mode from the SOUND menu followed by + to select SUB then mode to enter the LEVEL menu and mode again to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed).
Press + or – to adjust the subwoofer volume level as required followed by voice to save the selection and return to the SUB menu. Press voice to return to the SUB menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: Subwoofer level adjusts the volume of a subwoofer connected to Panorama relative to the volume of the other channels.
To adjust the subwoofer distance, press mode from the SUB menu followed by + to select DIST, then mode again to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the distance as appropriate followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the SUB menu. Press voice to return to the SOUND menu then – to select the next setup menu,

Figure 13 Panorama Room Presets

Preset

Setup Parameters	Preset 1	Preset 2	Preset 2
Distance	3.0m (9.8ft)	3.0m (9.8ft)	3.0m (9.8ft)
Offset	Centre	Centre	Centre
Walls (Left)	Medium	Hard	Soft
Walls (Right)	Medium	Hard	Soft

or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: Subwoofer distance should be set to reflect its approximate distance from the listening position.

The ROOM menu enables the selection of one of three preset room setups (Preset 1 is the default selection when Panorama is first switched on) or configuration of a user defined room setup. The user defined room setup parameters are distance (DIST), centre offset (OFFSET) and side wall reflection compensation (WALLS).
To select one of the room menu presets, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode. Press – to select ROOM and press mode to enter the selection menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to select alternative presets followed by voice to save the selection and return to the ROOM menu, or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: The centre offset, distance and wall type settings for each of the room menu presets is shown in Figure 13.
To configure and select the user defined room setup, press mode from the ROOM menu followed by – to select CUSTOM and mode again to select the DIST parameter. DIST refers to the distance from Panorama to the listening position. Press mode to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed) followed by + or – to adjust the distance. Press voice to save the adjustment and return to the DIST menu.
To adjust the centre offset, press – from the DIST menu followed by mode to enter the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the centre offset as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the OFFSET menu.
Note: The centre offset parameter describes the distance, left or right, that the central listening position is offset from the middle of Panorama. See Figure 5.
To adjust the side wall reflection quality, press – from the OFFSET menu followed by mode to enter the WALLS menu and mode again followed by + or – to select the left or right hand wall. Press mode to enter the selection menu (the current setting will be displayed) and then + or – to select soft, medium or hard. Press voice to save the selection and return to the WALLS menu. Repeat the selection for the other wall then either press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: Panorama generates a surround sound field by reflecting sound from the side walls of the room.
Specifying the reflective quality of the walls helps optimize performance. A typical “hard” wall would be a large window or solid brick structure; a “medium” wall would be a stud construction or brick wall screened with furniture items, and a “soft” wall would be a curtained window or wall with a fabric hanging

The GAIN menu enables adjustment of Panorama’s analogue input (4 and 5) sensitivity. Input sensitivity adjustment is sometimes useful to compensate for the low output level of some analogue source items. Input sensitivity adjustment only applies to the currently selected input. If Input 5, for example, requires adjustment it must be selected before Panorama is switched into Setup Mode.
To adjust the input sensitivity, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select GAIN followed by mode to select the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the sensitivity as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the GAIN menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: The gain menu will only be available if an analogue input is selected.

The DELAY menu enables adjustment of Panorama’s overall audio output delay so that any video lip-sync errors can be corrected. Delay adjustment only applies to the currently selected input. If Input 1, for example, requires adjustment it must be selected before Panorama is switched into Setup Mode.
To adjust the delay, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select DELAY followed by mode to select the adjustment menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to adjust the delay as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the DELAY menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.

The On/Off Menu

The ON/OFF menu enables selection of Panorama’s auto on/off function. When auto on/off is engaged Panorama will switch on automatically when a signal is detected and switch off automatically when no signal is detected for ten minutes.
To select auto on/off, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select ON/OFF followed by mode to select the option menu (the current option will be displayed). Press + or – to select AUTO or MANUAL as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the ON/OFF menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.

The bilingual function enables Panorama to reproduce appropriately encoded dual language programme material. Languages can be selected individually or reproduced simultaneously. Panorama’s ability to create distinct left and right sound fields makes simultaneous language reproduction viable. The bilingual function is only available on Panorama’s digital inputs.
To engage the bilingual function, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select BILANG followed by mode to select the selection menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to select FIRST language SECOND language or MIX (both languages) as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the BILANG menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: The BILANG menu will only be available if a bilingual encoded material is detected.

The UNITS menu enables selection of measurement units where they are used in menus that specify distance.
To select units, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select UNITS followed by mode to select the option menu (the current option will be displayed). Press + or – to select METERS or FEET as required followed by voice to save the selection and return to the UNITS menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.

The DISP menu enables Panorama’s front panel display to be brightened or switched off.
To adjust the display, press and hold voice to enter Setup Mode and press – to select DISP followed by mode to select the selection menu (the current setting will be displayed). Press + or – to select OFF, NORMAL or BRIGHT as required followed by voice to save the adjustment and return to the DISP menu. Press – to select the next menu or press and hold voice for five seconds to exit from Setup Mode.
Note: When the display is switched off it will temporarily illuminate to display control commands.

AFTERCARE

The cabinet surfaces usually only require dusting, or if grease marks are apparent, polishing with the microfibre cloth supplied. If you wish to use an aerosol or other cleaner apply the aerosol or cleaner first onto a alternative cleaning cloth, not directly onto the product.
Test a small area first, as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces. Avoid products that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or anti- bacterial agents.
Do not use cleaning agents on the drive units. Do not attempt to remove the grille.

Limited Warranty

This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with this product, B&W Group Ltd. and its national distributors warrant free of charge labour (exclusion may apply) and replacement parts in any country served by an official B&W distributor.
This limited warranty is valid for a period of two years from the date of purchase, except that exclusions apply in certain countries in line with national law. Please consult the B&W distributor in your country for detailed information.

Terms and Conditions

The warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment. Neither transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty.
This warranty is only valid for the original owner. It is not transferable.
This warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable:
a. for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,
b. for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual, negligence, modifications, or use of parts that are not made or authorised by B&W,
c. for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment,
d. for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heat, war, public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of B&W and its appointed distributors,
e. for products whose serial number has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible,f. if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorised person.
This guarantee complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.

How to claim repairs under warranty

Should service be required, please follow the following procedure: 1 If the equipment is being used in the country of purchase, you should contact the B&W authorised dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
2 If the equipment is being used outside the country of purchase, you should contact the B&W national distributor in the country of residence, who will advise where the equipment can be serviced. You can call B&W in the UK or visit our web site to get the contact details of your local distributor.
To validate your warranty, you will need to produce the warranty booklet completed and stamped by your dealer on the date of purchase. Alternatively, you will need the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase.

Figure 12 Panorama Menu Structure

Aftercare

Standards conformity

North America

PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
this product may not cause harmful interference, and
this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by Bower and Wilkins may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by disconnecting Panorama from the mains, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canadian Customers
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Europe

This product complies with the EU Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC, in pursuance of which the following standards have been applied:

EN 55013
EN 55020
EN 61000-6-3
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-11

and complies with the EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, in pursuance of which the following standard has been applied:
EN 60065
This declaration attests that the manufacturing process quality control and product documentation accord with the need to assure continued compliance.
The attention of the user is drawn to any special measures regarding the use of this equipment that may be detailed in the owner’s manual.

G Edwards Executive Vice President, Operations B&W Group Ltd

Specifications

Technical features| Digital Signal Processing Digital amplifier Switch mode power supply
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Decodes:| Dolby PLII DTS Stereo AAC-Mpeg2 (Japan Only)
Description| Integrated A/V Sound System
Drive units| 2x ø90mm (3.5 in) subwoofers
2x ø75mm (3.0 in) midrange
4x ø75mm (3.0 in) surround
channels 1x ø25mm (1 in) metal dome tweeter
Frequency range| -6dB at 36Hz and 50kHz
Amplifier power output| 1x 50W (subwoofers) 5x 25W (center/ surround)
Power input voltage| USA, Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz voltage Europe: AC 230V, 50Hz
China: AC 220V, 50Hz
Japan: AC 100V, 60Hz
Rated power consumption| 32W
Standby power consumption| <0.7W
Inputs| 2 x optical digital Toslink
1 x electrical digital Coax (RCA Phono)
2 x Analogue (RCA Phono)
3.5mm mini jack: RS-232 service connector
Outputs| Subwoofer pre out (RCA Phono)
Output: 1 Vrms Frequency: 12 ~ 150Hz
Height| 125mm (5 in)
Width| 1100mm (44 in)
Depth| 181mm (7.24 in)
Gross weight| 14.1kg
Finish| Enclosure:
Mirror black stainless steel skin
Grille:
Black steel mesh

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