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... 38. P PC RQT8549-P If you for future reference. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 39. Operating Instructions AV Control...
... 38. P PC RQT8549-P If you for future reference. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. SA-XR57 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read the instructions completely. For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 39. Operating Instructions AV Control...
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...voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the polarized or groundingtype plug. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. A polarized plug has two blades with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket... that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 ...
...voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the polarized or groundingtype plug. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. A polarized plug has two blades with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket... that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 ...
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...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...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 Reference Operations Basic operations ...
...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...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 Reference Operations Basic operations ...
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... a small amount of an inverter fluorescent lamp. • Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust. 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...
... a small amount of an inverter fluorescent lamp. • Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust. 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...
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... video signal can produce more video terminals. TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Note See page 13 for connecting the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the...
... video signal can produce more video terminals. TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 Note See page 13 for connecting the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the...
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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. DVD recorder 7 RQT8549 Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to the appropriate operating instructions. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable...
... 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. DVD recorder 7 RQT8549 Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to the appropriate operating instructions. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable...
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... 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 otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer... a CD player The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections or analog audio output connections. Cable box or satellite receiver etc.
... 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 otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer... a CD player The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections or analog audio output connections. Cable box or satellite receiver etc.
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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...
... 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...
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... provides 96 kHz sound at the frequencies of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz. Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the number of Dolby Digital. M SLEEP PL : DIGITAL INPUT inft PCM DTS 96/24DTS-ES kHz DIGITAL EX EX...
... provides 96 kHz sound at the frequencies of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz. Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to the number of Dolby Digital. M SLEEP PL : DIGITAL INPUT inft PCM DTS 96/24DTS-ES kHz DIGITAL EX EX...
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...You cannot use the bi-amp function with the bi-amp function. Speaker settings (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Speaker size: LARGE Subwoofer: NO (Bass is output from the front speakers.) •... 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...
...You cannot use the bi-amp function with the bi-amp function. Speaker settings (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through bi-wiring connections. Speaker size: LARGE Subwoofer: NO (Bass is output from the front speakers.) •... 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...
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...SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY 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. 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 unit's input to "...
...SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY 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. 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 unit's input to "...
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... forward/ rewind a tape To pause SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE To skip a track To look for a section you wish to listen 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...
... forward/ rewind a tape To pause SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE To skip a track To look for a section you wish to listen 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...
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... back channels available for the playback of stereo sources. • The technology enables 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 multi-channel playback of Dolby Digital...
... back channels available for the playback of stereo sources. • The technology enables 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 multi-channel playback of Dolby Digital...
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... adjust the output levels of the front and surround speakers. EFFECT Press , select "C-WIDTH " 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...
... adjust the output levels of the front and surround speakers. EFFECT Press , select "C-WIDTH " 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...
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... wish to page 29 for example. 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...
... wish to page 29 for example. 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...
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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 to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the...
... 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 to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB Operations Sound effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the...
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... cancel MENU Press SETUP RETURN 30 RQT8549 To return 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...
... cancel MENU Press SETUP RETURN 30 RQT8549 To return 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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... or DTS sources when you are set automatically. 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 20 Hz.
... or DTS sources when you are set automatically. 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 20 Hz.
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...takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to be cut off. PCMFIX : Fixes the input signal to digital and plays. 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 ...) "OPT 1 " becomes the only digital terminal you can use for connecting the DVD player to the unit when you make bi-wiring settings for receiver operations. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to analog and plays. Note regarding PCM FIX mode • In rare cases, the unit may cause the beginning...
...takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to be cut off. PCMFIX : Fixes the input signal to digital and plays. 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 ...) "OPT 1 " becomes the only digital terminal you can use for connecting the DVD player to the unit when you make bi-wiring settings for receiver operations. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to analog and plays. Note regarding PCM FIX mode • In rare cases, the unit may cause the beginning...
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...settings to reduce standby power consumption ON : When standby power consumption level is off ON : on in this setting. 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. ... NO : Choice against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on Factory setting: OFF OFF :Normal setting ON : Setting for night viewing) Factory setting: ...
...settings to reduce standby power consumption ON : When standby power consumption level is off ON : on in this setting. 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. ... NO : Choice against resetting To cancel, select "NO ". Factory setting: ON 1 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations. OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on Factory setting: OFF OFF :Normal setting ON : Setting for night viewing) Factory setting: ...