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Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. Please keep this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ∗ For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in .... P PC RQT8549-P If you for future reference. only The warranty can be found on page 38. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this manual for purchasing this product, please read the instructions completely. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A.:1-800...
Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. Please keep this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ∗ For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in .... P PC RQT8549-P If you for future reference. only The warranty can be found on page 38. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this manual for purchasing this product, please read the instructions completely. Dear customer Thank you have any questions contact In the U.S.A.:1-800...
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...FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the...REMOVE SCREWS. A polarized plug has two blades with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This equipment...
...FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the...REMOVE SCREWS. A polarized plug has two blades with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This equipment...
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...can hear it with SH-FX50/SH-FX60 ...12 Connecting antennas 12 Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc./ Connecting the unit to a VCR/Connecting the unit to a CD player/ Connecting the unit to get the most importantly, ...Adjusting the treble/Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for a lifetime. 3 RQT8549 Remote controlling a TV 20 Remote...
...can hear it with SH-FX50/SH-FX60 ...12 Connecting antennas 12 Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc./ Connecting the unit to a VCR/Connecting the unit to a CD player/ Connecting the unit to get the most importantly, ...Adjusting the treble/Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for a lifetime. 3 RQT8549 Remote controlling a TV 20 Remote...
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... VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R 7 meters (23 feet) (the range varies according to 23) Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder...
... VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R 7 meters (23 feet) (the range varies according to 23) Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder...
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...; page 32). Note See page 13 for this reason. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 The component video terminal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The component video terminals (color-difference...
...; page 32). Note See page 13 for this reason. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 The component video terminal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The component video terminals (color-difference...
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Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. DVD recorder 7 RQT8549 "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit ...
Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. DVD recorder 7 RQT8549 "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit ...
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... connecting the unit to your TV. • See pages 6 and 7 for connecting the unit to the TV. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO The unit's rear ...video camera or game player etc. Home Theater connections Connections BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. •...
... connecting the unit to your TV. • See pages 6 and 7 for connecting the unit to the TV. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO The unit's rear ...video camera or game player etc. Home Theater connections Connections BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. •...
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... READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker's connection status and...
... READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker's connection status and...
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... the unit displays audio signals DVD etc. Note This unit does not play up to 96 kHz. Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. DTS: DTS decoder is being used . DTS-ES: DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being used...
... the unit displays audio signals DVD etc. Note This unit does not play up to 96 kHz. Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. DTS: DTS decoder is being used . DTS-ES: DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being used...
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...". • Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels when you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Playing DVDAudio 18 RQT8549 Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH Enjoying high quality 2-channel analog sounds ...SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP ...
...". • Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels when you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Playing DVDAudio 18 RQT8549 Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH Enjoying high quality 2-channel analog sounds ...SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP ...
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... select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD...
... select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD...
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Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ...
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY ...
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... surround back speaker is connected). • The technology makes surround back channels available for the playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX sources. Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you multi-channel playback of 2-channel stereo...
... surround back speaker is connected). • The technology makes surround back channels available for the playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX sources. Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you multi-channel playback of 2-channel stereo...
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... • You cannot adjust the output levels of the front and surround speakers. SUBW (Subwoofer) Adjustment range: --- (off . Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
... • You cannot adjust the output levels of the front and surround speakers. SUBW (Subwoofer) Adjustment range: --- (off . Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
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... canceled when the unit is high. DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
... canceled when the unit is high. DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
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... and confirm the choice. Sleep timer • The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set , "SLEEP " appears on the display when the unit receives a dual audio signal. 1 Select and confirm the choice. • The unit allows you use SFC's "PARTY " mode (á page 25). Adjusting the volume balance 2 Make...
... and confirm the choice. Sleep timer • The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set , "SLEEP " appears on the display when the unit receives a dual audio signal. 1 Select and confirm the choice. • The unit allows you use SFC's "PARTY " mode (á page 25). Adjusting the volume balance 2 Make...
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...; The display returns to the previous display/To cancel MENU Press SETUP RETURN 30 RQT8549 Press and hold MENU SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
...; The display returns to the previous display/To cancel MENU Press SETUP RETURN 30 RQT8549 Press and hold MENU SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
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... : For speakers you connect two surround back speakers. Factory settings: LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) SMALL SUBW (Subwoofer) YES SB (Surround back) 2-SPK Operations Setting the receiver Before use Note • You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback when speakers are set as "SMALL ". (The factory...
... : For speakers you connect two surround back speakers. Factory settings: LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) SMALL SUBW (Subwoofer) YES SB (Surround back) 2-SPK Operations Setting the receiver Before use Note • You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback when speakers are set as "SMALL ". (The factory...
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Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND TUNE AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO ... mode. • Select "AUTO " when it is on, the unit cannot process other signals. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. Making bi-amp settings • Bi-amp settings appear on the display. 1 Select and confirm the choice. PCMFIX : Fixes the input signal to be...
Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND TUNE AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO ... mode. • Select "AUTO " when it is on, the unit cannot process other signals. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. Making bi-amp settings • Bi-amp settings appear on the display. 1 Select and confirm the choice. PCMFIX : Fixes the input signal to be...
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...in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select a setting and confirm the choice. Operations Setting the receiver Before use Reducing standby power consumption (power saving standby mode) 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Select and confirm the choice. AUTO :Advanced...wish to the HDMI input terminal and confirm the choice. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on the display. YES : Choice for receiver operations. See page 30 for resetting NO : Choice against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Selecting the equipment connected to the HDMI ...
...in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select a setting and confirm the choice. Operations Setting the receiver Before use Reducing standby power consumption (power saving standby mode) 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Select and confirm the choice. AUTO :Advanced...wish to the HDMI input terminal and confirm the choice. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on the display. YES : Choice for receiver operations. See page 30 for resetting NO : Choice against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Selecting the equipment connected to the HDMI ...