Operating Instructions
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... connect the unit to enjoy surround sound SURROUND Great!! TV outputs Just press 2-channel stereo sounds on the unit and only front speakers on the are also possible. With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! The Home Theater begins. One-touch playback. to your TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) compatible with VIERA Link Press just...
... connect the unit to enjoy surround sound SURROUND Great!! TV outputs Just press 2-channel stereo sounds on the unit and only front speakers on the are also possible. With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! The Home Theater begins. One-touch playback. to your TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) compatible with VIERA Link Press just...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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 Entering a code to operate other equipment ...45 Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone ...24 Playing an iPod on...
..., 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 Entering a code to operate other equipment ...45 Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone ...24 Playing an iPod on...
Operating Instructions
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... mix is functioning (➔ pages 27, 41 and 51) Lights on when Radio display sleep timer is set (➔ page 37) 2CH MIX SPEAKERS BI-WIRE A B Unit display Lights on when PCM FIX is selected (➔ page 39) Lights on when the corresponding digital source is turned on...ES DIGITAL EX EX kHz MHz ft DIGITAL INPUT 6 RQT9223 Displays front speakers in parentheses when asking for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from on during the auto speaker setup (➔ page 24) For selecting front speakers (➔ pages 24, 26 and 27) VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY...
... mix is functioning (➔ pages 27, 41 and 51) Lights on when Radio display sleep timer is set (➔ page 37) 2CH MIX SPEAKERS BI-WIRE A B Unit display Lights on when PCM FIX is selected (➔ page 39) Lights on when the corresponding digital source is turned on...ES DIGITAL EX EX kHz MHz ft DIGITAL INPUT 6 RQT9223 Displays front speakers in parentheses when asking for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from on during the auto speaker setup (➔ page 24) For selecting front speakers (➔ pages 24, 26 and 27) VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY...
Operating Instructions
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...DIRECT NAVIGATO U R TOUCH PLAY ONE TOP ME WIRELESS READY DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + OK SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Transmission window • Do not place an object between the ...(BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI 2 (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 3 COMPONENT VIDEO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS S VIDEO 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring PB IN OUT BD/ TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR IN...
...DIRECT NAVIGATO U R TOUCH PLAY ONE TOP ME WIRELESS READY DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + OK SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Transmission window • Do not place an object between the ...(BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI 2 (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 3 COMPONENT VIDEO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS S VIDEO 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring PB IN OUT BD/ TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR IN...
Operating Instructions
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... otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to 4 indicate the method one by setting speakers properly. Step 4 Watching TV or DVD (➔ pages 14 and 15) You can install and connect speakers in 7.1ch setting. Step 2 Connecting speakers (➔ pages 10 and 11) You can enjoy TV and DVD with surround sound. 8 RQT9223...
... otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to 4 indicate the method one by setting speakers properly. Step 4 Watching TV or DVD (➔ pages 14 and 15) You can install and connect speakers in 7.1ch setting. Step 2 Connecting speakers (➔ pages 10 and 11) You can enjoy TV and DVD with surround sound. 8 RQT9223...
Operating Instructions
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... steps instructed in "Setting distances" (➔ page 37) or perform steps instructed in "Connecting speakers" (➔ pages 10 and 11). C Center speaker B Front speaker (left) A Front speaker (right) D Surround speaker (right) H Active subwoofer E Surround speaker (left) F Surround back speaker (right) G Surround back speaker (left) Front speakers ( A right, B left) Place on the left ) Place behind the listening-viewing position. When...
... steps instructed in "Setting distances" (➔ page 37) or perform steps instructed in "Connecting speakers" (➔ pages 10 and 11). C Center speaker B Front speaker (left) A Front speaker (right) D Surround speaker (right) H Active subwoofer E Surround speaker (left) F Surround back speaker (right) G Surround back speaker (left) Front speakers ( A right, B left) Place on the left ) Place behind the listening-viewing position. When...
Operating Instructions
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... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L R L R L OUT CO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring PB PR Speaker impedance Front A: 4 to 8 Ω Center: 6 to 8 Ω Surround: 6 to 8 Ω Surround back: 6 to 8 Ω IN OUT (BD/ TV...
... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L R L R L OUT CO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring PB PR Speaker impedance Front A: 4 to 8 Ω Center: 6 to 8 Ω Surround: 6 to 8 Ω Surround back: 6 to 8 Ω IN OUT (BD/ TV...
Operating Instructions
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... (not included) Monaural connection cable (not included) Use the terminal for 6.1 channel playback. D Surround speaker (right) E Surround speaker (left) F Surround back speaker G Surround back speaker (right) (left surround back speaker when you place the speakers for the left ) SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R L R L IN IN IN H Active subwoofer (DVD RECORDER) HDMI 1 (BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI.../DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR IN CABLE/SAT IN GAME IN TV OUT SUBWOOFER OUT SUBWOOFER 11 RQT9223 Connecting speakers Quick guide
... (not included) Monaural connection cable (not included) Use the terminal for 6.1 channel playback. D Surround speaker (right) E Surround speaker (left) F Surround back speaker G Surround back speaker (right) (left surround back speaker when you place the speakers for the left ) SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R L R L IN IN IN H Active subwoofer (DVD RECORDER) HDMI 1 (BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI.../DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR IN CABLE/SAT IN GAME IN TV OUT SUBWOOFER OUT SUBWOOFER 11 RQT9223 Connecting speakers Quick guide
Operating Instructions
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...BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI 2 (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 3 COMPONENT VIDEO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring S VIDEO PB IN OUT BD/ TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR ...AC power supply cord after all other type of equipment with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. • Do not use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 ...
...BD/DVD PLAYER) HDMI 2 (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 3 COMPONENT VIDEO Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring S VIDEO PB IN OUT BD/ TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR ...AC power supply cord after all other type of equipment with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. • Do not use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 ...
Operating Instructions
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... digital terminals for enjoying TV with analog surround sound make connection as shown on page 16. AUDIO - from TV speakers when you to set surround playback. _ POWER 2. Press POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - HDMI input Digital audio out (optical) Connecting the optical...
... digital terminals for enjoying TV with analog surround sound make connection as shown on page 16. AUDIO - from TV speakers when you to set surround playback. _ POWER 2. Press POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - HDMI input Digital audio out (optical) Connecting the optical...
Operating Instructions
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... page 31 to the normal listening level . 14 RQT9223 Lower the volume to adjust the volume balance of speakers. 5. Press 2. Press to select an input source other than SUB MENU S "TV " or "BD/DVD P. to turn the unit on and switch the..."HDMI" and others) " " "SURROUND" VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Step 4 Watching TV or DVD Turn the TV on . Press using the test signal. 1. ...
... page 31 to the normal listening level . 14 RQT9223 Lower the volume to adjust the volume balance of speakers. 5. Press 2. Press to select an input source other than SUB MENU S "TV " or "BD/DVD P. to turn the unit on and switch the..."HDMI" and others) " " "SURROUND" VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Step 4 Watching TV or DVD Turn the TV on . Press using the test signal. 1. ...
Operating Instructions
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.... " INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Turn WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Press or Watch TV or DVD • You can enjoy a variety... unit on Press To select "TV " or "BD/DVD P. If not, press [SURROUND] on the unit. If " A " is not displayed, press [SPEAKERS A]. • Check the "SURROUND" indicator is lighting up. Quick guide Operations on the unit VOLUME 1 2 + To turn the unit on. • Con...
.... " INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Turn WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Press or Watch TV or DVD • You can enjoy a variety... unit on Press To select "TV " or "BD/DVD P. If not, press [SURROUND] on the unit. If " A " is not displayed, press [SPEAKERS A]. • Check the "SURROUND" indicator is lighting up. Quick guide Operations on the unit VOLUME 1 2 + To turn the unit on. • Con...
Operating Instructions
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... INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Note • Use a cable, or that belongs to the same type as...
... INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND M.ROOM _ + S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP OK TUNE SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Note • Use a cable, or that belongs to the same type as...
Operating Instructions
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... panel FRONT FRONT A A FRONT FRONT B B CENTER CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L R L R L Front speaker (R) Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring Front speaker (L) PB Speaker impedance Front A or B: 4 to 8 Ω Front A and B: 6 to set "4 OHMS " in "Setting the...
... panel FRONT FRONT A A FRONT FRONT B B CENTER CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L R L R L Front speaker (R) Y A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) SPEAKERS 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) HAUT-PARLEURS Class2 wiring Front speaker (L) PB Speaker impedance Front A or B: 4 to 8 Ω Front A and B: 6 to set "4 OHMS " in "Setting the...
Operating Instructions
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... SH-FX67's operating instructions for more information. Label Digital transmitter Note • You can enjoy wireless speakers in "Setting wireless speakers" (➔ page 39). • When "MULTI ROOM " is set, the surround speakers cannot be installed by using Panasonic SH-FX67 (a set "MULTI ROOM ". • By using 2 sets of the antenna where reception is...
... SH-FX67's operating instructions for more information. Label Digital transmitter Note • You can enjoy wireless speakers in "Setting wireless speakers" (➔ page 39). • When "MULTI ROOM " is set, the surround speakers cannot be installed by using Panasonic SH-FX67 (a set "MULTI ROOM ". • By using 2 sets of the antenna where reception is...
Operating Instructions
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... " A " is turned on to keep little children out of a sofa etc. • Set the microphone at surface to bi-wire speakers. AUDIO - R "AUTO SPEAKER SETUP" 1 2 3 ENTER To turn this unit on by winds may cause an error or produce an incorrect setting. R Setup microphone 4...;at seated ear height. • Use a tripod (for camera and other operations after "COMPLETE " is finished. 24 RQT9223 POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Examples: A level bench sharing the height with the seating area, a top section of the room...
... " A " is turned on to keep little children out of a sofa etc. • Set the microphone at surface to bi-wire speakers. AUDIO - R "AUTO SPEAKER SETUP" 1 2 3 ENTER To turn this unit on by winds may cause an error or produce an incorrect setting. R Setup microphone 4...;at seated ear height. • Use a tripod (for camera and other operations after "COMPLETE " is finished. 24 RQT9223 POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP SETUP MIC AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L - Examples: A level bench sharing the height with the seating area, a top section of the room...
Operating Instructions
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...accurate measurement with the setup microphone only. Do not connect other items differently for use with the microphone. When you connect surround back speakers. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Change the microphone ...The setup microphone is not connected. Error messages When one surround back speaker. • Check the left surround back speaker's connections. • Connect surround speakers as a result of respective speakers. Message CONNECT MIC NO MIC Cause • The setup microphone is ...
...accurate measurement with the setup microphone only. Do not connect other items differently for use with the microphone. When you connect surround back speakers. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Check connections. • Change the microphone ...The setup microphone is not connected. Error messages When one surround back speaker. • Check the left surround back speaker's connections. • Connect surround speakers as a result of respective speakers. Message CONNECT MIC NO MIC Cause • The setup microphone is ...
Operating Instructions
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... the volume using [INPUT SELECTOR] on . • You can be played on this unit on by pressing [POWER 8] on when bi-wire speakers are also supported. • If " A " is lighting up. AUDIO - To adjust the volume TV/VIDEO Press [VOL Volume range: -...turn this unit. • Images recorded with built-in step 2, press [SPEAKERS A]. • Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to set surround playback (➔ pages 13 and 29). Enjoying the Home Theater INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B "MULTI CH PROCESSING" INPUT SELECTOR _ VOLUME + "SURROUND" MULTI CH...
... the volume using [INPUT SELECTOR] on . • You can be played on this unit on by pressing [POWER 8] on when bi-wire speakers are also supported. • If " A " is lighting up. AUDIO - To adjust the volume TV/VIDEO Press [VOL Volume range: -...turn this unit. • Images recorded with built-in step 2, press [SPEAKERS A]. • Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to set surround playback (➔ pages 13 and 29). Enjoying the Home Theater INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B "MULTI CH PROCESSING" INPUT SELECTOR _ VOLUME + "SURROUND" MULTI CH...
Operating Instructions
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...Press and hold until "BD/DVD P. Press [FM/AM] on . ROOM" indicator lights on the remote control. 3. To turn off by pressing [SPEAKERS A]. • See the note on this unit. However, the indicator may stay off in the following cases. - The indicator may turn the unit off...digital transmitter. • See the note on the display panel. 5. Enjoying 7.1-channel virtual surround playback Even if the surround back speakers are not connected, you can enjoy 7.1-channel virtual surround playback when playing more than 6-channel audio signals. When radio waves are ...
...Press and hold until "BD/DVD P. Press [FM/AM] on . ROOM" indicator lights on the remote control. 3. To turn off by pressing [SPEAKERS A]. • See the note on this unit. However, the indicator may stay off in the following cases. - The indicator may turn the unit off...digital transmitter. • See the note on the display panel. 5. Enjoying 7.1-channel virtual surround playback Even if the surround back speakers are not connected, you can enjoy 7.1-channel virtual surround playback when playing more than 6-channel audio signals. When radio waves are ...
Operating Instructions
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...this mode when playing music. Press [NEO:6], and then press [e] [r] to change the mode. Press [SFC MUSIC]. Surround back speakers go silent. 28 RQT9223 The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel sources. Press [NEO:6]. The technology makes surround back channels available...Pro Logic offers you switch Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6 or SFC off . • The unit makes output through front speakers, the center speaker, surround speakers, and the subwoofer when you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources. NEWS ACTION STADIUM MUSICAL...
...this mode when playing music. Press [NEO:6], and then press [e] [r] to change the mode. Press [SFC MUSIC]. Surround back speakers go silent. 28 RQT9223 The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel sources. Press [NEO:6]. The technology makes surround back channels available...Pro Logic offers you switch Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6 or SFC off . • The unit makes output through front speakers, the center speaker, surround speakers, and the subwoofer when you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources. NEWS ACTION STADIUM MUSICAL...