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...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. P PC RQT8549-P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. 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. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver...
...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. P PC RQT8549-P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. 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. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver...
Receiver
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... U.S.A. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to qualified service personnel. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the obsolete outlet. 14) Refer all servicing to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause harmful interference...
... U.S.A. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to qualified service personnel. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the obsolete outlet. 14) Refer all servicing to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point within the... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause harmful interference...
Receiver
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... to a DVD recorder 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 etc... 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 sizes/Setting distances/ Setting bi-wiring connections/Setting the lowpass filter ........31 Changing the digital...
... to a DVD recorder 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 etc... 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 sizes/Setting distances/ Setting bi-wiring connections/Setting the lowpass filter ........31 Changing the digital...
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... front speakers in use rechargeable type batteries. Standby indicator [^] When the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 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...
... front speakers in use rechargeable type batteries. Standby indicator [^] When the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 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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... enjoying TV sounds on multi channels. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Note See page 13 for connecting the unit to connect the optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Insert the cable after making sure shapes match...
... enjoying TV sounds on multi channels. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Note See page 13 for connecting the unit to connect the optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Insert the cable after making sure shapes match...
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... Insert the cable after making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a cable box or satellite receiver.
... Insert the cable after making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a cable box or satellite receiver.
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... Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. The unit's rear view GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER...audio output connections. 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 ...
... Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. The unit's rear view GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER...audio output connections. 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 ...
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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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... number of source channels appears on the display when you switch input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the number of front and center channels 17 RQT8549 Frequencies appear on the selected source.) Subwoofer Number of surround...
... number of source channels appears on the display when you switch input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the number of front and center channels 17 RQT8549 Frequencies appear on the selected source.) Subwoofer Number of surround...
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...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 Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is output from...the sound from the listening-viewing position and speaker sizes on the unit (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Advanced dual amplifier offers you play analog audio sources or two-channel PCM ...
...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 Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is output from...the sound from the listening-viewing position and speaker sizes on the unit (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Advanced dual amplifier offers you play analog audio sources or two-channel PCM ...
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Direct the remote control to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain ... chapter To look 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...to enter a code to do this step after pressing number buttons. Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the...
Direct the remote control to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain ... chapter To look 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...to enter a code to do this step after pressing number buttons. Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the...
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... "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to operate. 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 DRIVE... the remote control to the equipment you wish to listen to do this before operating a CD player. To turn the CD player on or off AV SYSTEM To start playback PLAY To start play from a specified disc [MEGA CD changer] (holds more than 50 discs) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DISC DIRECT...
... "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to operate. 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 DRIVE... the remote control to the equipment you wish to listen to do this before operating a CD player. To turn the CD player on or off AV SYSTEM To start playback PLAY To start play from a specified disc [MEGA CD changer] (holds more than 50 discs) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DISC DIRECT...
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... two surround back speakers are unconnected (á pages 11 and 14) or when you connect two surround back speakers to the unit. 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 the...
... two surround back speakers are unconnected (á pages 11 and 14) or when you connect two surround back speakers to the unit. 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 the...
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EFFECT Press , select "PANORAMA", and press for adjustment. 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 DRIVE ...
EFFECT Press , select "PANORAMA", and press for adjustment. 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 DRIVE ...
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... wish to switch all speakers off . 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...
... wish to switch all speakers off . 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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Adjusting the bass • 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 to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the ...
Adjusting the bass • 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 to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the ...
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... SETUP for confirming the choice. • The display returns to the original one. • You can also select "EXIT " by turning [INPUT SELECTOR]. 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...
... SETUP for confirming the choice. • The display returns to the original one. • You can also select "EXIT " by turning [INPUT SELECTOR]. 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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... stereo. This setting is 100 Hz.) (á below . 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 sufficiently reproduce the bass range down to "YES ". When you are set the front speakers (LR) as "SMALL ". (The...
... stereo. This setting is 100 Hz.) (á below . 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 sufficiently reproduce the bass range down to "YES ". When you are set the front speakers (LR) as "SMALL ". (The...
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...8226; You can adjust HF (high frequency) and LF (low frequency) output balance of a track to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. in LF : Low frequency HF : High frequency Adjustment range: 0.0 to 12.0 in this may cause the beginning of the bi-wired speakers....trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. • With the PCM signals on the display. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 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 ...
...8226; You can adjust HF (high frequency) and LF (low frequency) output balance of a track to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. in LF : Low frequency HF : High frequency Adjustment range: 0.0 to 12.0 in this may cause the beginning of the bi-wired speakers....trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. • With the PCM signals on the display. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 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 ...
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...against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Factory setting: AUTO Listening comfortably at low volume • Change this setting. YES : Choice for receiver operations. and the sign "OVERFLOW " appears on when sounds become distorted while playing an analog input source 2 Select and confirm the choice.... terminal • You set the connected equipment as late at night) maintaining audio clarity. 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.
...against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Factory setting: AUTO Listening comfortably at low volume • Change this setting. YES : Choice for receiver operations. and the sign "OVERFLOW " appears on when sounds become distorted while playing an analog input source 2 Select and confirm the choice.... terminal • You set the connected equipment as late at night) maintaining audio clarity. 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.