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... "Partner". For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 39. Please keep this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. If you for purchasing this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Dear customer Thank you have any questions ...contact In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada:905-624-5505 For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on page 38. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product. P PC RQT8549-P
... "Partner". For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 39. Please keep this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. If you for purchasing this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Dear customer Thank you have any questions ...contact In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada:905-624-5505 For U.S.A. only The warranty can be found on page 38. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product. P PC RQT8549-P
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... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The socket outlet shall be of ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The mains plug of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 CAUTION RISK...
... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The socket outlet shall be of ...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The mains plug of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 CAUTION RISK...
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...and synchronizing 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 do this by playing it ...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 This manufacturer and the Electronic ...
...and synchronizing 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 do this by playing it ...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 This manufacturer and the Electronic ...
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... under direct sunlight or the strong light of glass cabinet doors. [8, POWER] Press to standby mode or vice versa. 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...
... under direct sunlight or the strong light of glass cabinet doors. [8, POWER] Press to standby mode or vice versa. 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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...) outputs red (PR), blue (PB), and luminance (Y) signals separately. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549
...) outputs red (PR), blue (PB), and luminance (Y) signals separately. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO OUT Note See page 13 for enjoying TV sounds on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to...
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO OUT Note See page 13 for enjoying TV sounds on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to...
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... 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 otherwise... audio (COAXIAL) output connections or analog audio output connections. Make connections according to the TV. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. These terminals are convenient for equipment you want to connect only temporarily. • Use a cable that belong...
... 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 otherwise... audio (COAXIAL) output connections or analog audio output connections. Make connections according to the TV. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. These terminals are convenient for equipment you want to connect only temporarily. • Use a cable that belong...
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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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... you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Pro Logic x decoder is being used . DTS: DTS decoder is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 96 kHz. SFC: SFC matrix function is the digital surround system developed by DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Enjoying...
... you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Pro Logic x decoder is being used . DTS: DTS decoder is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 96 kHz. SFC: SFC matrix function is the digital surround system developed by DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Enjoying...
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...analog 6-channel connections for DVD-Audio sources. • If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. This function activates automatically when you make analog 6-channel connections for DVDAudio sources...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 ...
...analog 6-channel connections for DVD-Audio sources. • If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. This function activates automatically when you make analog 6-channel connections for DVDAudio sources...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 ...
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...directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you to do this unit, you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the unit's input to "DVR "/To...SD drive etc.) DRIVE SELECT (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) To select a channel CH (When you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. To execute the selected item ENTER DIRECT ...
...directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you to do this unit, you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the unit's input to "DVR "/To...SD drive etc.) DRIVE SELECT (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) To select a channel CH (When you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. To execute the selected item ENTER DIRECT ...
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... To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP 22 RQT8549 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Direct the remote control to do this before operating a VCR. 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... "VCR "/To switch the remote control to the VCR operation mode VCR Do not forget to operate. 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/SEARCH PAUSE To skip a track To look...
... To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP 22 RQT8549 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Direct the remote control to do this before operating a VCR. 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... "VCR "/To switch the remote control to the VCR operation mode VCR Do not forget to operate. 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/SEARCH PAUSE To skip a track To look...
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... are unconnected (á pages 11 and 14) or when you set as absent in "Setting speakers and their sizes" (á page 31). Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you connect two surround back speakers to surround...
... are unconnected (á pages 11 and 14) or when you set as absent in "Setting speakers and their sizes" (á page 31). Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you connect two surround back speakers to surround...
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... setting: EFFECT 5 Note You cannot adjust the effect level in the "PARTY " mode (á page 25). 26 RQT8549 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...
... setting: EFFECT 5 Note You cannot adjust the effect level in the "PARTY " mode (á page 25). 26 RQT8549 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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... the button again to the unit. 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...
... the button again to the unit. 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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...: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the treble • You 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...
...: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the treble • You 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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... several times to select "EXIT ". ENTER Press for confirming the choice. • The display returns to make a setting. ENTER Press 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...
... several times to select "EXIT ". ENTER Press for confirming the choice. • The display returns to make a setting. ENTER Press 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 to "SMALL", make this...
... : 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 to "SMALL", make this...
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...signal to the digital input terminal and confirm the choice. Factory setting: 0.0 in this may cause noise to be cut off. 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...when you set the input signal as "PCMFIX ". • When an input position is digital or analog, but you make bi-wiring settings for receiver operations. The bar shows the standard balance. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Make adjustment and confirm the...
...signal to the digital input terminal and confirm the choice. Factory setting: 0.0 in this may cause noise to be cut off. 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...when you set the input signal as "PCMFIX ". • When an input position is digital or analog, but you make bi-wiring settings for receiver operations. The bar shows the standard balance. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Make adjustment and confirm the...
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... Returning settings to conditions upon factory settings (Reset function) • Re-enter settings to the HDMI input terminal 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. See page 30 for resetting... audio clarity. Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. AUTO :Advanced dual amp functions are off 2 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations.
... Returning settings to conditions upon factory settings (Reset function) • Re-enter settings to the HDMI input terminal 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. See page 30 for resetting... audio clarity. Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. AUTO :Advanced dual amp functions are off 2 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations.