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Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this product. For Canada only The warranty can be found...
Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this product. For Canada only The warranty can be found...
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... prong. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a residential installation...Keep these operating instructions handy for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be installed near...
... prong. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a residential installation...Keep these operating instructions handy for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be installed near...
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...Making surround speakers wireless 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 a video camera or game player...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 We recommend that lets the ...
...Making surround speakers wireless 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 a video camera or game player...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 We recommend that lets the ...
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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 (á ...
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 (á ...
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... See page 13 for this reason. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The...
... See page 13 for this reason. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The...
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... digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.
... digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.
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... RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 Cable box or satellite receiver etc. Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. 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...
... RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 Cable box or satellite receiver etc. Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. 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...
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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 make...
... 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 make...
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...'s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play up to 192 kHz and the other DIGITAL IN terminals can be played on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. DIGITAL: DIGITAL EX: EX...
...'s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play up to 192 kHz and the other DIGITAL IN terminals can be played on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. DIGITAL: DIGITAL EX: EX...
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... 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 Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is ... you use DVD analog 6-channel playback. This function activates automatically when you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through digital connections Connect the unit to a DVD recorder or DVD player using the HDMI cable (á...
... 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 Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is ... you use DVD analog 6-channel playback. This function activates automatically when you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through digital connections Connect the unit to a DVD recorder or DVD player using the HDMI cable (á...
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RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote...SUB MENU To 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. See respective equipment...'s operating instructions for a scene you wish to watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback AV SYSTEM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY To select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the...
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote...SUB MENU To 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. See respective equipment...'s operating instructions for a scene you wish to watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback AV SYSTEM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY To select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the...
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... you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you wish to listen to operate. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER...VCR Do not forget to do this before operating a VCR. To turn the VCR on or off AV SYSTEM Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit's input to "CD "/To switch the ...not forget to do this before operating a CD player. To turn the CD player on or off AV SYSTEM To start playback PLAY To start playback PLAY To fast forward/ rewind a tape To pause SLOW...
... you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you wish to listen to operate. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER...VCR Do not forget to do this before operating a VCR. To turn the VCR on or off AV SYSTEM Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit's input to "CD "/To switch the ...not forget to do this before operating a CD player. To turn the CD player on or off AV SYSTEM To start playback PLAY To start playback PLAY To fast forward/ rewind a tape To pause SLOW...
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... when you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on multi channels. Press NEO:6 and select one surround back speaker only. 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 stereo sources. •...
... when you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on multi channels. Press NEO:6 and select one surround back speaker only. 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 stereo sources. •...
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... mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to front and center speakers as a whole. 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 DRIVE...
... mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to front and center speakers as a whole. 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 DRIVE...
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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 DRIVE...
... 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 DRIVE...
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... confirm the choice. L : Front left R : Front right • You can adjust the treble through this is 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). The sign "DUAL PRG " appears...
... confirm the choice. L : Front left R : Front right • You can adjust the treble through this is 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). The sign "DUAL PRG " appears...
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... returns to select an item. Example: "Setting speakers and their sizes" RETURN 2 Selecting an item for approximately 2 seconds. To return to make a setting. 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...
... returns to select an item. Example: "Setting speakers and their sizes" RETURN 2 Selecting an item for approximately 2 seconds. To return to make a setting. 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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... the lowpass filter frequency and confirm the choice. 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 arrange the unit to provide missing bass sounds through these steps applies to all speakers set connected speakers and...
... the lowpass filter frequency and confirm the choice. 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 arrange the unit to provide missing bass sounds through these steps applies to all speakers set connected speakers and...
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... one piece of digital and analog signals (HDMI takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. TV : TV DVR : DVD recorder DVD : DVD player CD : CD player Factory setting: TV : OPT1 (OPTICAL 1) DVR : OPT2 (OPTICAL 2) DVD : COAX1...FIX, and the input signals are not from a PCM source, "PCM FIX " flashes on , the unit cannot process other signals. 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 ...
... one piece of digital and analog signals (HDMI takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. TV : TV DVR : DVD recorder DVD : DVD player CD : CD player Factory setting: TV : OPT1 (OPTICAL 1) DVR : OPT2 (OPTICAL 2) DVD : COAX1...FIX, and the input signals are not from a PCM source, "PCM FIX " flashes on , the unit cannot process other signals. 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 ...
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... allowable compression (recommended for night viewing) Factory setting: OFF OFF : off 2 Select 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...Select and confirm the choice. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on Factory setting: OFF OFF :Normal setting ON : Setting for receiver operations. Factory setting: AUTO Listening comfortably at low volume • Change this setting. Switching the attenuator 1 Select and confirm the...
... allowable compression (recommended for night viewing) Factory setting: OFF OFF : off 2 Select 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...Select and confirm the choice. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on Factory setting: OFF OFF :Normal setting ON : Setting for receiver operations. Factory setting: AUTO Listening comfortably at low volume • Change this setting. Switching the attenuator 1 Select and confirm the...