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.... ∗ For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word "Partner". P PC RQT8549-P only The warranty can be found on page 38. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. If you for future reference. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this manual for purchasing this...
.... ∗ For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word "Partner". P PC RQT8549-P only The warranty can be found on page 38. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. If you for future reference. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this manual for purchasing this...
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...third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with one ... is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the FCC Rules....SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. When a cart is ...
...third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with one ... is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the FCC Rules....SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. When a cart is ...
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...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 ... to do this by playing it at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. Reference Operations Basic operations Connections Before use Table of contents / Before use Connections Basic operations Operations IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Control guide 4 Listening caution 3 Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to...
...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 ... to do this by playing it at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. Reference Operations Basic operations Connections Before use Table of contents / Before use Connections Basic operations Operations IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Control guide 4 Listening caution 3 Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to...
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...is on (á page 18) Lights up when the digital transceiver is connected to the AC mains supply, this side in use rechargeable type batteries. Use Remote control signal sensor For operating other side when you establish HDMI connections (á page 5) AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR ... switching/ Switching remote control modes (á pages 20 to 23) Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. 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) ...
...is on (á page 18) Lights up when the digital transceiver is connected to the AC mains supply, this side in use rechargeable type batteries. Use Remote control signal sensor For operating other side when you establish HDMI connections (á page 5) AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR ... switching/ Switching remote control modes (á pages 20 to 23) Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. 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) ...
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...8226; Peripheral equipment sold separately) Video and Audio cable HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] We advise you to use a cable that is 5 meters (16.4 feet) long or shorter for High-Definition Multimedia Interface....PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD recorder or DVD player DVD HDMI (AV OUT) Change the choice to "DVD " in "Selecting the equipment connected to the HDMI input terminal" (á page 33) when you ...
...8226; Peripheral equipment sold separately) Video and Audio cable HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] We advise you to use a cable that is 5 meters (16.4 feet) long or shorter for High-Definition Multimedia Interface....PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD recorder or DVD player DVD HDMI (AV OUT) Change the choice to "DVD " in "Selecting the equipment connected to the HDMI input terminal" (á page 33) when you ...
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... 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 Note See page 13 for this reason. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a... on page 9 for connection when your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. • Select one and use it for enjoying TV sounds on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player has two or more accurate colors than the S video terminal...
... 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 Note See page 13 for this reason. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a... on page 9 for connection when your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. • Select one and use it for enjoying TV sounds on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player has two or more accurate colors than the S video terminal...
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... TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD player (R) (L) AUDIO OUT (R) (L) AUDIO OUT DVD recorder To enjoy high-quality analog sounds using DVD-Audio discs (DVD analog 6-channel connections) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO...
... TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD player (R) (L) AUDIO OUT (R) (L) AUDIO OUT DVD recorder To enjoy high-quality analog sounds using DVD-Audio discs (DVD analog 6-channel connections) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO...
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... all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to your equipment and preference. • Use the optical fiber cable for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) (R) (L) GND LOOP EXT LOOP...
... all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to your equipment and preference. • Use the optical fiber cable for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) (R) (L) GND LOOP EXT LOOP...
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...Surround back speakers (left and right of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter (3 feet) higher than ear level. If using 4-mm plug Turn speaker terminals clockwise and tighten them before inserting plugs into their numbers The ideal placement is to set each of speaker...the tips 10 of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps instructed in "Setting distances" (á page 31) when you use Dolby Pro Logic x , NEO:6 and SFC on 2-channel sources and sources recorded on 4.1 and more channels. RQT8549 How to connect speaker cables...
...Surround back speakers (left and right of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter (3 feet) higher than ear level. If using 4-mm plug Turn speaker terminals clockwise and tighten them before inserting plugs into their numbers The ideal placement is to set each of speaker...the tips 10 of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps instructed in "Setting distances" (á page 31) when you use Dolby Pro Logic x , NEO:6 and SFC on 2-channel sources and sources recorded on 4.1 and more channels. RQT8549 How to connect speaker cables...
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...Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connect AC power supply cord after connecting a new speaker or making any other equipment. • Do not use with this occurs. Perform the settings again if this unit only. "Correcting the HF and LF difference" (á page 32) becomes unavailable when you ...connect one surround back speaker only. Do not use it with other type of equipment with this unit. • If the unit is for longer than two weeks, all settings will revert to the...
...Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connect AC power supply cord after connecting a new speaker or making any other equipment. • Do not use with this occurs. Perform the settings again if this unit only. "Correcting the HF and LF difference" (á page 32) becomes unavailable when you ...connect one surround back speaker only. Do not use it with other type of equipment with this unit. • If the unit is for longer than two weeks, all settings will revert to the...
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... AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER White FM outdoor antenna (not included) • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be used. Front speaker (R) ) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L The unit's rear view Front speaker...output. • Make sure to SH-FX50/SH-FX60's wireless system. To use surround speakers wirelessly. - Left and right surround terminals on the left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set as follows when you wish to install a second...
... AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER White FM outdoor antenna (not included) • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be used. Front speaker (R) ) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L The unit's rear view Front speaker...output. • Make sure to SH-FX50/SH-FX60's wireless system. To use surround speakers wirelessly. - Left and right surround terminals on the left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set as follows when you wish to install a second...
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...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 otherwise... audio output connections. Make connections according to your equipment and preference. • Use cables that belongs to the same type as the video cable you used for connecting the unit to the TV. These terminals are convenient for equipment you...
...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 otherwise... audio output connections. Make connections according to your equipment and preference. • Use cables that belongs to the same type as the video cable you used for connecting the unit to the TV. These terminals are convenient for equipment you...
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...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 ...31). • These settings remain effective after the unit goes off when detection is through.) How speakers are connected to the unit wirelessly using SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (á page 12) • The connection status for the left speaker when you connect one subwoofer are displayed L:...
...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 ...31). • These settings remain effective after the unit goes off when detection is through.) How speakers are connected to the unit wirelessly using SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (á page 12) • The connection status for the left speaker when you connect one subwoofer are displayed L:...
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... VOLUME How speakers are selected or SPEAKERS AB • If you connect one surround back speaker) SUBW : Subwoofer Volume range: -- Stop the test signal. When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11) Select "YES " in the above order 2 seconds after both steps. 15 RQT8549 Before playback Connections Confirming audio output from...
... VOLUME How speakers are selected or SPEAKERS AB • If you connect one surround back speaker) SUBW : Subwoofer Volume range: -- Stop the test signal. When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11) Select "YES " in the above order 2 seconds after both steps. 15 RQT8549 Before playback Connections Confirming audio output from...
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... playback 1 Turn the unit on (Factory setting). Adjust the volume. dB (minimum), -79 dB to 0 dB (maximum) When you turn the unit to use the SPEAKERS B setting.) When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11) Select "YES " in VCR (á page 9) • To play a DVD: Select "DVR ". • To ... the first time or when you wish to standby. 16 RQT8549 MULTI CH SURROUND Note Do not forget to perform speaker detection when you use the surround effect. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Press A or B SPEAKERS BI-WIRE AB Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] and choose an input source. Play back the ...
... playback 1 Turn the unit on (Factory setting). Adjust the volume. dB (minimum), -79 dB to 0 dB (maximum) When you turn the unit to use the SPEAKERS B setting.) When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11) Select "YES " in VCR (á page 9) • To play a DVD: Select "DVR ". • To ... the first time or when you wish to standby. 16 RQT8549 MULTI CH SURROUND Note Do not forget to perform speaker detection when you use the surround effect. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Press A or B SPEAKERS BI-WIRE AB Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] and choose an input source. Play back the ...
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... switch input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Pro Logic x decoder is being used . This creates a sound with greater presence. Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. DIGITAL: DIGITAL EX: EX: PL x : 2CH MIX ... traditional 5.1-channel format of front and center channels 17 RQT8549 DTS (including DTS-ES and DTS 96/24) This is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the traditional 5.1-channel format of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz...
... switch input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Pro Logic x decoder is being used . This creates a sound with greater presence. Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. DIGITAL: DIGITAL EX: EX: PL x : 2CH MIX ... traditional 5.1-channel format of front and center channels 17 RQT8549 DTS (including DTS-ES and DTS 96/24) This is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the traditional 5.1-channel format of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz...
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...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 speakers connected to the...select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled 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 page 5) or a digital cable (COAXIAL 1) (á pages ...
...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 speakers connected to the...select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled 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 page 5) or a digital cable (COAXIAL 1) (á pages ...
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... recorder goes on the cable used, this function may not be possible.) TV (VIERA) TV HDMI (AV IN) The unit's rear view OUT (DVD RECORDER) IN DVD HDMI (AV OUT) DVD recorder (DIGA) 2. GOAPTOMRENU Playback options Basic operations Using HDAVI Control 1. Turn all ...-]. You can use this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5). (It is unavailable when you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. To return to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control. Using HDAVI Control What ...
... recorder goes on the cable used, this function may not be possible.) TV (VIERA) TV HDMI (AV IN) The unit's rear view OUT (DVD RECORDER) IN DVD HDMI (AV OUT) DVD recorder (DIGA) 2. GOAPTOMRENU Playback options Basic operations Using HDAVI Control 1. Turn all ...-]. You can use this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5). (It is unavailable when you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. To return to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control. Using HDAVI Control What ...
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...You may need to enter a code to press [ENTER] for detailed operations. Direct the remote control to do this before operating a TV. 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 the DVD recorder operation mode RECORDER DVD Do not forget to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. Besides this step after pressing the [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [S, SUB MENU...
...You may need to enter a code to press [ENTER] for detailed operations. Direct the remote control to do this before operating a TV. 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 the DVD recorder operation mode RECORDER DVD Do not forget to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. Besides this step after pressing the [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [S, SUB MENU...
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... Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Basic operations When using a Panasonic DVD recorder Change the unit's remote control code to match the... the selected item To specify a disc (5-disc changer only) To turn the DVD player on or off AV SYSTEM ENTER DISC DIRECT TUNING To skip a track or chapter To look for approximately 2 seconds. Switch the...ANALOG 6CH Do not forget to the pressed button. • The factory setting is set on some of the Panasonic DVD players. Confirm the DVD recorder's remote control code number according to its operating instructions. 1 Press [DVD ...
... Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Basic operations When using a Panasonic DVD recorder Change the unit's remote control code to match the... the selected item To specify a disc (5-disc changer only) To turn the DVD player on or off AV SYSTEM ENTER DISC DIRECT TUNING To skip a track or chapter To look for approximately 2 seconds. Switch the...ANALOG 6CH Do not forget to the pressed button. • The factory setting is set on some of the Panasonic DVD players. Confirm the DVD recorder's remote control code number according to its operating instructions. 1 Press [DVD ...
