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...-5505 For U.S.A. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. P PC RQT8549-P Please keep this product. only The warranty can...
...-5505 For U.S.A. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. P PC RQT8549-P Please keep this product. only The warranty can...
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...this equipment would void the user's authority to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ... pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 7) Do not block any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply...
...this equipment would void the user's authority to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ... pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 7) Do not block any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply...
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...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 bi-wiring 11 Connecting a second pair of front ...Connection 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...
...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 bi-wiring 11 Connecting a second pair of front ...Connection 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...
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... the unit's sensor free from on . Standby indicator [^] When the unit is connected 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...
... the unit's sensor free from on . Standby indicator [^] When the unit is connected 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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..., DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. • Select one and use it for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to connect the optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Insert the...
..., DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. • Select one and use it for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to connect the optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Insert the...
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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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Cable box or satellite receiver etc. Connecting the unit to a CD player The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (COAXIAL) output connections or analog audio output ... to a video camera or game player etc. 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 indicated. • To connect equipment, refer...
Cable box or satellite receiver etc. Connecting the unit to a CD player The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (COAXIAL) output connections or analog audio output ... to a video camera or game player etc. 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 indicated. • To connect equipment, refer...
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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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..., the center speaker, surround speakers, and the subwoofer 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 traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to 96 kHz. M SLEEP...
..., the center speaker, surround speakers, and the subwoofer 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 traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to 96 kHz. M SLEEP...
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... when you use 2-channel stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback. This function activates automatically when you sounds that 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 at...
... when you use 2-channel stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback. This function activates automatically when you sounds that 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 at...
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.... Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. You may need to enter a code to operate. To turn the DVD recorder on or off AV SYSTEM To change the TV/video input mode on or off To skip a track or chapter To look for a scene you wish to watch To...select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder...
.... Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. You may need to enter a code to operate. To turn the DVD recorder on or off AV SYSTEM To change the TV/video input mode on or off To skip a track or chapter To look for a scene you wish to watch To...select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder...
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...listen to To select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you wish to do this before operating a CD player. 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 play from a specified disc [MEGA CD changer] (holds more than 50 discs) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DISC ...
...listen to To select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you wish to do this before operating a CD player. 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 play from a specified disc [MEGA CD changer] (holds more than 50 discs) SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DISC ...
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... as "LARGE " in "Setting speakers and their sizes" (á page 31). 24 RQT8549 The subwoofer goes silent when you 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 multi-channel playback of stereo sources. •...
... as "LARGE " in "Setting speakers and their sizes" (á page 31). 24 RQT8549 The subwoofer goes silent when you 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 multi-channel playback of stereo sources. •...
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... for selecting "ON " or "OFF ". SUBW (Subwoofer) Adjustment range: --- (off . EFFECT Press , select "PANORAMA", and press for adjustment. 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...
... for selecting "ON " or "OFF ". SUBW (Subwoofer) Adjustment range: --- (off . EFFECT Press , select "PANORAMA", and press for adjustment. 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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... 10 • Select "--- " 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...
... 10 • Select "--- " 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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... and confirm the choice. Sleep timer • The sleep timer 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). The sign "DUAL PRG " appears...
... and confirm the choice. Sleep timer • The sleep timer 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). The sign "DUAL PRG " appears...
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... item for confirming the choice. • The display returns to make a setting. RETURN Press ENTER for setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select "EXIT ". 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...
... item for confirming the choice. • The display returns to make a setting. RETURN Press ENTER for setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select "EXIT ". 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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... "SB " size setting. When you set to "YES ". 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 as "SMALL ". 80...
... "SB " size setting. When you set to "YES ". 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 as "SMALL ". 80...
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...Adjusting the balance Correcting the HF and LF difference Speaker (Side view of a track to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12.0 in cross section) Difference 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Make adjustment 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 VIDEO...
...Adjusting the balance Correcting the HF and LF difference Speaker (Side view of a track to fix the signal. 3 Select the method for receiver operations. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to 12.0 in cross section) Difference 2 Select and confirm the choice. 3 Make adjustment 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 VIDEO...
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.... Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. It reduces the peak level in this setting. To cancel, select "OFF ". YES : Choice for receiver operations. 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. OFF : When you...
.... Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. It reduces the peak level in this setting. To cancel, select "OFF ". YES : Choice for receiver operations. 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. OFF : When you...