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SA-BX500 Dear customer Thank you have any questions, contact In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 For U.S.A. If you for purchasing this product, please read the instructions completely. As an ENERGY STAR Partner*, Panasonic has determined that this manual for energy efficiency....ENERGY STAR guidelines for future reference. only The warranty can be found on page 57. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 58. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
SA-BX500 Dear customer Thank you have any questions, contact In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 For U.S.A. If you for purchasing this product, please read the instructions completely. As an ENERGY STAR Partner*, Panasonic has determined that this manual for energy efficiency....ENERGY STAR guidelines for future reference. only The warranty can be found on page 57. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 58. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Operating Instructions
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... annoying blaring or distortion-and, most out of electric shock to do not place DVD recorder or CD/ DVD players on Disposal in any interference received, including interference that lets the sound come through loud and clear without affecting your software. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of this symbolInformation on this...
... annoying blaring or distortion-and, most out of electric shock to do not place DVD recorder or CD/ DVD players on Disposal in any interference received, including interference that lets the sound come through loud and clear without affecting your software. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of this symbolInformation on this...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver. * Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer... unit. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing...
... receiver. * Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer... unit. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing...
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting antennas ...23 Using headphones...41 Recording ...41 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc...42 Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver ...42 Using two or more Panasonic equipment (a mini component system, an AV amp etc.) ...42 Remote controlling a DVD recorder ...43 Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ...44...
... Connecting antennas ...23 Using headphones...41 Recording ...41 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc...42 Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver ...42 Using two or more Panasonic equipment (a mini component system, an AV amp etc.) ...42 Remote controlling a DVD recorder ...43 Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ...44...
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... input sources (➔ pages 26 and 41) For switching FM or AM (➔ pages 48 and 49) For inputting channels TV, cable box and satellite receiver (➔ page 42) DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Radio (➔ page 48) For selecting a track or chapter DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Blu-.../AM CABLE SAT RECORDER DVD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 8CH For playing 8 channels sources (➔ page 27) For selecting a channel TV, cable box and satellite receiver (➔ page 42) DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Radio (➔ page 48) For adjusting volumes (➔ pages 14, 15, 26 and 41) For ...
... input sources (➔ pages 26 and 41) For switching FM or AM (➔ pages 48 and 49) For inputting channels TV, cable box and satellite receiver (➔ page 42) DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Radio (➔ page 48) For selecting a track or chapter DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Blu-.../AM CABLE SAT RECORDER DVD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 8CH For playing 8 channels sources (➔ page 27) For selecting a channel TV, cable box and satellite receiver (➔ page 42) DVD recorder (➔ page 43) Radio (➔ page 48) For adjusting volumes (➔ pages 14, 15, 26 and 41) For ...
Operating Instructions
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...-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc. When other than HDMI. 16 RQT9223 • The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. • This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology. • Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that presume connection of the unit... ANT HDMI Video/Audio out HDMI Video/Audio out HDMI Video/Audio out DVD recorder HDMI connection Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Cable box, satellite receiver, etc.
...-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc. When other than HDMI. 16 RQT9223 • The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. • This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology. • Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that presume connection of the unit... ANT HDMI Video/Audio out HDMI Video/Audio out HDMI Video/Audio out DVD recorder HDMI connection Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Cable box, satellite receiver, etc.
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...) OUT 2 (R) (L) VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) Audio out VIDEO OUT (R) (L) VIDEO Audio out OUT Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player DVD recorder VCR Cable box or satellite receiver Game To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR (When the DVD recorder has DVD/VHS terminals, make connection or instructed on page...
...) OUT 2 (R) (L) VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) Audio out VIDEO OUT (R) (L) VIDEO Audio out OUT Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player DVD recorder VCR Cable box or satellite receiver Game To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR (When the DVD recorder has DVD/VHS terminals, make connection or instructed on page...
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... (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Note DVD recorder VCR Cable box or satellite receiver Game 18 • The input video signal can change the digital input terminal setting according to the equipment to your equipment. Connections Connecting cables to...
... (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT (R) (L) S VIDEO Audio out OUT Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Note DVD recorder VCR Cable box or satellite receiver Game 18 • The input video signal can change the digital input terminal setting according to the equipment to your equipment. Connections Connecting cables to...
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... (R) (L) Audio out Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Digital audio out (optical) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder Component video terminals Cable box or satellite receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player The component video terminals (color-difference video terminals) output red (PR), blue (PB), and luminance (Y) signals separately. Connecting cables to...
... (R) (L) Audio out Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Digital audio out (optical) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD recorder Component video terminals Cable box or satellite receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player The component video terminals (color-difference video terminals) output red (PR), blue (PB), and luminance (Y) signals separately. Connecting cables to...
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...; To shift the test signal output to switch " A B " on when bi-wire speakers are displayed in turn across the display. • When the unit is receiving a dual audio signal, the reception status is displayed (➔ page 35). • Preset channel number is also displayed when the preset channel is cancelled when...
...; To shift the test signal output to switch " A B " on when bi-wire speakers are displayed in turn across the display. • When the unit is receiving a dual audio signal, the reception status is displayed (➔ page 35). • Preset channel number is also displayed when the preset channel is cancelled when...
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...change the input signal detection setting. • When the beginning of the song is cut during 7.1-channel virtual surround playback. 5. TV, CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), DVR (DVD recorder), BD P (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player), CD, GAME Repeat steps 3 and 4 to confirm. 3. To finish ...select "WIRELESS ", and press [OK] to confirm. To finish the setting (➔ page 36) 4. Allocatable selector: HDMI3 : CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), GAME OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, COAX : DVR (DVD recorder), BD P (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player), CBL, GAME, CD, TV CMPV3 : CBL, GAME, VCR ...
...change the input signal detection setting. • When the beginning of the song is cut during 7.1-channel virtual surround playback. 5. TV, CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), DVR (DVD recorder), BD P (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player), CD, GAME Repeat steps 3 and 4 to confirm. 3. To finish ...select "WIRELESS ", and press [OK] to confirm. To finish the setting (➔ page 36) 4. Allocatable selector: HDMI3 : CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), GAME OPT1, OPT2, OPT3, COAX : DVR (DVD recorder), BD P (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player), CBL, GAME, CD, TV CMPV3 : CBL, GAME, VCR ...
Operating Instructions
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... playing back the recording source (sound source) of DVD recorder. • When recording from a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, Cable box, Satellite receiver, CD player, Video game or TV ensure the source is connected through analog 8-channel connections (➔ page 20). • Excessive sound pressure from the front...
... playing back the recording source (sound source) of DVD recorder. • When recording from a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, Cable box, Satellite receiver, CD player, Video game or TV ensure the source is connected through analog 8-channel connections (➔ page 20). • Excessive sound pressure from the front...
Operating Instructions
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..., you have selected in the position for detailed operations. selected in rising or falling order. ENTER S TV/VIDEO Using two or more pieces of Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you select a channel directly. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to confirm. Press [OPTION PORT, -SETUP]. 8.... unit) (Operations on or off Do not forget to set the same number as the mode number you can operate a Panasonic TV, cable box and satellite receiver, DVD recorder and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. See respective equipment's...
..., you have selected in the position for detailed operations. selected in rising or falling order. ENTER S TV/VIDEO Using two or more pieces of Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you select a channel directly. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to confirm. Press [OPTION PORT, -SETUP]. 8.... unit) (Operations on or off Do not forget to set the same number as the mode number you can operate a Panasonic TV, cable box and satellite receiver, DVD recorder and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. See respective equipment's...
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... [TUNE 2 or 1] on the unit or [t] [y] on the display. • Select "AUTO " to cancel. 5. Press [e][r] to select "MONO ", and press [OK] to the frequency being received. • If the frequency has not been input correctly, "ERROR " will be tuned in a station. Press [e][r] to select "FM STEP ", and press [OK] to suit...
... [TUNE 2 or 1] on the unit or [t] [y] on the display. • Select "AUTO " to cancel. 5. Press [e][r] to select "MONO ", and press [OK] to the frequency being received. • If the frequency has not been input correctly, "ERROR " will be tuned in a station. Press [e][r] to select "FM STEP ", and press [OK] to suit...
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...:6 decoder is on 2-channel stereo sources when surround back speakers are displayed with the setup microphone are necessary.) - Notes on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at the frequencies of speakers located more detailed information on each signal. Dolby Digital (including Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital...
...:6 decoder is on 2-channel stereo sources when surround back speakers are displayed with the setup microphone are necessary.) - Notes on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at the frequencies of speakers located more detailed information on each signal. Dolby Digital (including Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital...
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... exceeding 2 units. Select "SPEAKERS A" (➔ page 26). Error messages Message 1 U701 Cause/countermeasure The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is on. The unit has received a signal for the current input source. 12 The unit is off and on the display after these steps. • Turn the connected equipment off . Not...
... exceeding 2 units. Select "SPEAKERS A" (➔ page 26). Error messages Message 1 U701 Cause/countermeasure The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is on. The unit has received a signal for the current input source. 12 The unit is off and on the display after these steps. • Turn the connected equipment off . Not...
Operating Instructions
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... the FM or AM antenna. • Reduce the treble. • Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD recorders, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, and satellite receivers. • Separate the antenna from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. Check the speaker location. • Ensure the speaker settings for your dealer. • Cancel...
... the FM or AM antenna. • Reduce the treble. • Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD recorders, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, and satellite receivers. • Separate the antenna from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. Check the speaker location. • Ensure the speaker settings for your dealer. • Cancel...