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Adding surround effects.
• This unit does not automatically recognize the Dolby Digital Surround EX signal. The surround back channel is added by using Dolby Pro Logic 

.

• Dolby Pro Logic

, DTS NEO:6 and SFC modes remain in effect until you change them. 

• You cannot select Dolby Pro Logic

, DTS NEO:6 and SFC at the same time.

• If you make any settings in “Speakers combination settings”, “Surround back speaker settings” or “Speaker settings” (

á

pages 12, 21)

 

when using

surround effects, the surround effects are canceled.

á

Refer to page 17 for information about limitations on using surround effects.

Enjoy stereo (2-channel) sources through multiple channels. (If you have
not connected surround back speakers, play is in Dolby Pro Logic
(

á

page 12 “Speakers combination settings”).)

You can also enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS 5.1-channel
sources in 7.1(6.1)-channel.

• You can only use “

GAME 

” mode when the input signal is 2-channel stereo.

-When “

1 SPKR 

” is selected in “Surround back speaker settings” 

(

á

page 12)

 and there is a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, DTS 5.1-channel, 

or Dolby Digital Surround EX sources-

Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. (If all
speakers are set to “

LARGE 

” in “Speaker settings” (

á

page 21), there is

no output from the subwoofer.) You can also enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel and DTS 5.1-channel sources in 6.1-channel.  

When the digital input 

 indicator lights with Dolby Digital 2-channel and

DTS 2-channel sources, you can only use “

CINEMA 

” mode. When it does not

light, you can only use “

MUSIC 

” mode. (

á

page 16 “Display indicators”)

Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread
by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog stereo
sources. Choose from the following modes.

n

After pressing [MUSIC] or [AV/MOVIE], the mode changes even if 
you press

.

For your reference

Depending on the combination of input source and SFC mode, sound
may be distorted. In this case, decrease the SFC speaker level or effect
(

á

page 18). Try another SFC mode (

á

above).

Using Surround effects

Using Dolby Pro Logic 

Select.

MOVIE

Use this mode when playing movies.

MUSIC

Use this mode when playing music.

GAME

Enjoy games with greater audio impact.

Select.

DOLBY EX

Use this mode when playing movies.

MUSIC

Use this mode when playing music.

n

To cancel

n

You can make further adjustments to the 

effect of “

MUSIC 

” mode. 

(

á

page 18)

Using DTS NEO:6

Select.

CINEMA

Use this mode when playing movies.

MUSIC

Use this mode when playing music.

 

n

To cancel

n

You can make further adjustments to the 

effect of “

MUSIC 

” mode. 

(

á

page 18)

S

Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)

Select.

LIVE

Imparts the reflection and spread of a 
large concert hall.

POP/ROCK

Best suited for dynamic sound such as 
pop and rock music.

VOCAL

Best suited to enhance vocals.

JAZZ

Recreates natural sound ambience 
and direction.

DANCE

Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.

Select.

DRAMA

Best suited for dialogues in drama 
movies.

ACTION

Best suited for action movies with 
impact.

SPORTS

Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
sporting event.

MUSICAL

Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
musical performance.

GAME

Enjoy games with greater audio impact.

n

To cancel

n

You can make further adjustments to 

these effects. 

(

á

page 18)

n

DUAL AMP function

Enjoy a higher quality sound during stereo (2-channel) playback
by playing the sound through the amplifiers used for multi-
channel sound sources. 

DUAL AMP does not work in the following cases.

• When all the speakers are turned off
• During multi-channel playback
• When you are using Dolby Pro Logic

, DTS NEO:6 or SFC (

á

above)

When the DUAL AMP function does not work, the DUAL AMP lamp 
goes out.

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Enjoying BI-AMP sound

(When the front speakers are BI-WIRE compatible)

The BI-AMP function uses separate amplifiers for the high
frequency and low frequency sounds to the BI-WIRE speakers
during playback. This produces a higher quality sound.
This function works when using a BI-WIRE connection and
input is analog (excluding DVD 6CH) or a 2-channel PCM signal.

á

Refer to page 8 for connecting BI-WIRE speakers.

• Select  “

BI-WIRE 

” for “Bi-wiring settings”. (

á

page 12)

For your reference

When playing video sources connected to DVD RECORDER.

The picture remains on the screen even if you select “

TUNER 

”, “

CD 

” or “

TAPE 

”.

n

It cannot decode

• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player

Other playback functions

Digital signals that can be played on this unit

n

Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital Surround EX

DVD etc.

This is digital surround format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1-
channel format of Dolby Digital. This creates a sound with greater
presence.

n

DTS including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24

DVD etc.

This digital surround system was developed by DTS (Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional
5.1-channel format of DTS. This creates a sound with greater presence.
DTS 96/24 provides 96 kHz sound at up to 24 bits. The 96 kHz/24 bit
high frequency sounds are played through multiple channels.

n

PCM signal

CD, DVD-Audio etc.

This unit’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play up to 192 kHz and
the other DIGITAL IN terminals can play up to 96 kHz. 

Summary of Contents for SA-XR55K

Page 1: ...ter 3 Listening caution 3 Supplied accessories 3 Connections Home Theater connections 1 TV and DVD player 4 Basic connection 4 High picture quality connection 5 DVD ANALOG 6CH connection 5 2 Speakers 6 Bi wiring connection 8 Using speaker terminal B 8 3 AC power supply cord 8 Other connections DVD recorder 9 VCR 9 Cable box or satellite receiver etc 10 CD player 10 Tape deck 10 Game player etc 10 ...

Page 2: ...IDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within t...

Page 3: ...t your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessi...

Page 4: ...R COAXIAL2 OPTICAL2 TV MONITOR DVD TV MONITOR DVD RECORDER DVD RECORDER COMPONENT VIDEO DVD TV MONITOR PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER DVD DVD 6CH AUDIO AUDIO LOOP EXT GND AUDIO OPTICAL1 TV STB OUT IN TV STB DIGITAL IN TV MONITOR VIDEO DVD COAXIAL1 IN DVD DVD DVD 6CH FRONT Changing the digital input settings You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if nec...

Page 5: ...O DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT CD SUBWOOFER VCR1 DVD RECORDER COAXIAL2 OPTICAL2 TV MONITOR DVD RECORDER DVD RECORDER Y PB PR SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER DVD DVD 6CH AUDIO AUDIO LOOP EXT GND AUDIO OPTICAL1 TV STB OUT IN TV STB IN TV STB DIGITAL IN TV MONITOR DVD COAXIAL1 IN DVD DVD DVD 6CH FRONT OUT TV MONITOR Y PB PR IN DVD Y PB PR Y IN TV STB PR PB OUT TV MONITOR IN DVD IN TV STB VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ...

Page 6: ... The front center surround and surround back speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagram are approximate Set the distance of the speakers from the seating position if you cannot place them at the same distances ápage 21 Speaker settings and placement should suit the number of speakers ápage 12 The number of speakers Speakers Plac...

Page 7: ...CK SURROUND CENTER FRONT B FRONT A LF HF R L R L BI WIRE R L R L AC IN SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT A LF R L BI WIRE R L R L L R DVD RECORDER TV STB LOOP ANT GND REC OUT IN OUT TA DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT CD SUBWOOFER OPTICAL2 OPTICAL1 LOOP EXT GND OUT SUBWOOFER Center speaker Front speakers R L Speaker impedance Front A 6 8 Ω Center 6 8 Ω Surround 6 8 Ω Surround back 6 8 Ω Surround speaker...

Page 8: ...áRefer to page 14 for Using SPEAKERS B Connect this cord after all other cables and cords are connected Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Do not use an AC power supply cord from any other type of equipment with this unit If the unit is left unplugged for longer than two weeks all settings will revert to the factory settings Per...

Page 9: ...TICAL2 AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals then change the settings ápage 13 DVD recorder R L R L Y IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT TV STB TV STB TV STB VCR1 DVD RECORDER DVD TV MONITOR DVD PB PR PB PR VIDEO IN DVD RECORDER Y PB PR IN S VIDEO DVD RE...

Page 10: ...N OUT DVD DVD RECORDER TV STB LOOP ANT GND CD OUT IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT TV STB TV S TV STB IN IN OUT PLAY IN REC OUT IN OUT VCR1 DVD RECORDER TAPE VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT CD SUBWOOFER VCR1 DVD RECORDER DVD COAXIAL2 COAXIAL1 OPTICAL2 OPTICAL1 TV MONITOR DVD TV MONITOR DVD RECORDER DVD RECORDER COMPONENT VIDEO DVD TV MONITOR PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR IN TV STB FRONT SURROUN...

Page 11: ...OAXIAL2 COAXIAL1 OPTICAL2 OPTICAL1 TV MONITOR DV TV MONITOR Y P Y PB PR FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER DVD DVD 6CH AUDIO LOOP EXT GND LOOP ANT GND AM ANT FM ANT LOOP EXT GND LOOP ANT GND AM ANT FM ANT LOOP EXT GND 1 2 2 1 3 LOOP ANT GND FM ANT 75Ω GND 1 2 Black Red Adhesive tape White FM outdoor antenna not included Disconnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be installed by a competent t...

Page 12: ...he MULTI CONTROL Select SETUP 1 BASIC SETUP scrolls once and press ENTER Select the settings to change ábelow page 13 Speakers combination settings 2 Select SPKR SET SPEAKER SET and press ENTER 3 Select if you have connected a subwoofer or not and press ENTER SUBW NO You have not connected one SUBW YES You have connected one 4 Select the speaker combination connected to this unit and press ENTER L...

Page 13: ...OL CANCEL several times to return to step 2 in the operations across and select another setting Finish setting Press MULTI CONTROL CANCEL several times to select EXIT and press ENTER Input signal settings 2 Select IN MODE INPUT MODE and press ENTER 3 Select the input position and press ENTER TV STB DVR DVD CD 4 Change the setting and press ENTER AUTO Automatically detects the input signal and play...

Page 14: ... MIX is displayed and the sounds intended for all the speakers are played through the front speakers When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected the sound from the front 2 channels is output If you select SPEAKERS B only the following are set automatically irrespective of settings selected in speaker settings ápages 12 21 Speaker size LARGE Subwoofer NO Bass is output from the front speakers n Using headphone...

Page 15: ...ancel n You can make further adjustments to the effect of MUSIC mode ápage 18 S Using the Sound Field Control SFC Select LIVE Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall POP ROCK Best suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music VOCAL Best suited to enhance vocals JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction DANCE Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect Select DRAMA Best s...

Page 16: ...annels contained in the digital input signal light No sound is output from a channel if the speaker is set to _ not connected in Speakers combination settings ápage 12 even if the channel indicator lights L Front left channel C Center channel R Front right channel LS Surround left channel SB Surround back channel RS Surround right channel S If the surround channel is monaural LFE Low Frequency Eff...

Page 17: ... EX MUSIC or GAME when Dolby Pro Logic mode or Dolby Pro Logic mode is on DTS NEO 6 For selecting a DTS NEO 6 mode CINEMA or MUSIC SFC MUSIC For selecting a SFC mode LIVE POP ROCK VOCAL JAZZ or DANCE SFC AV MOVIE For selecting a SFC mode DRAMA ACTION SPORTS MUSICAL or GAME OFF To cancel surround effects TEST To start the speaker test signal LEVEL To adjust speaker level EFFECT To adjust Dolby Pro ...

Page 18: ...n make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers You can choose a level between 3 and 3 Increase the level to move sound to the front speakers decrease to move it to the surround speakers Select Adjust C WDTH Center Width Control This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the...

Page 19: ...ows the standard balance Changing the audio output Dual program When the input signal is Dolby Digital DTS and DUAL appears in the display the audio to be output is set 2 Select OPTION and press ENTER 3 Select DUAL PRG DUAL PROGRAM and press ENTER 4 Select the audio and press ENTER MAIN Main audio output SAP Sub channel audio output MAIN SAP Main and sub channel audio output 5 Select another setti...

Page 20: ...NG IS ON scrolls on the display while the volume is muted Muting is canceled when the power is turned off n To cancel Press again Multi source re master This original feature boosts the frequencies of the higher harmonics that are lost during recording due to compression You can enjoy a full more natural sound with this Select Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO 6 and SFC are canceled when using multi source ...

Page 21: ...ONT CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK 4 Change the setting and press ENTER SUB WFR NO YES FRONT SMALL LARGE CENTER SURROUND NONE SMALL LARGE SUR BACK NONE 1 SPKR 2 SPKRS NONE For speakers you haven t connected center surround or surround back SMALL For speakers that cannot adequately reproduce the bass range This setting is sufficient for most speakers if you are using a subwoofer LARGE For speakers that c...

Page 22: ...R ENTER CANCEL MULTI CONTROL TUNE PRESET BAND INPUT SELECTOR ENTER CANCEL MULTI CONTROL Manual Tuning n On the remote control Direct tuning 1 Select TUNER 2 Select FM or AM Press and hold for 2 seconds 3 Press DISC DIRECT TUNING 4 Enter the station frequency e g 107 9 MHz Press 1 0 7 9 Tuning intervals FM 0 1 MHz AM 10 kHz If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing the display retur...

Page 23: ... operations with the MULTI CONTROL 3 Select TUNER and press ENTER 4 Select MEMORY and press ENTER 5 Select a channel number and press ENTER STORED is displayed To continue presetting press TUNE 2 or 1 to tune another station from step 1 6 Press MULTI CONTROL CANCEL 2 times to select EXIT and press ENTER Even if the AC power supply cord is disconnected from the household AC outlet the stations rema...

Page 24: ...ss ENTER 6 Press TUNER BAND 7 Press and hold both at the same time for 2 seconds n To return to REM1 1 Select REM1 in step 4 2 Press and hold both ENTER and 1 at the same time for 2 seconds in step 7 INPUT SELECTOR ENTER CANCEL MULTI CONTROL CANCEL MULTI CONTROL Main menu Sub menu factory settings Pages Main menu Sub menu factory settings Pages TUNER 1 FM MODE 2 AUTO 23 SETUP 1 BASIC SETUP SPKR SE...

Page 25: ...TV DVD DVD RECORDER Output TV MONITOR n GENERAL Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 135W Dimensions W x H x D 430 mm x 107 5 mm x 394 mm 16 15 16 x 4 7 32 x 15 1 2 Mass 4 6 kg 10 1 lb n DIN POWER 1 kHz T H D 1 2 x 100 W 6 Ω Notes 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyz...

Page 26: ...26 RQT7994 Connections Settings Basic Operations Operations Before use Reference Warranty U S A ...

Page 27: ...rchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or li...

Page 28: ...ch the Remote control mode on the main unit and the remote control 24 Display is dim Cancel DIMMER 19 20 Clicking sound heard during play Depending on the input signal when playing DVD etc the DUAL AMP function changes automatically A clicking sound is heard when it changes This does not mean a problem with the unit 15 n Surround effects Pages Sound is not heard from the center surround or subwoof...

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