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RQT8549-P

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner

∗

Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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For Canada only: The word “Participant” is
used in place of the word “Partner”.

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada:905-624-5505

For U.S.A. only

The warranty can be found on page 38.

For Canada only

The warranty can be found on page 39.

Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver

Model No.

SA-XR57

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Page 1: ...ner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For Canada only The word Participant is used in place of the word Partner If you have any questions contact In the U S A 1 800 211 PANA 7262 In Canada 905 624 5505 For U S A only The warranty can be found on page 38 For Canada only The warranty can be found on page 39 Operating Instructions AV Con...

Page 2: ...intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ins...

Page 3: ...Before playback Detecting speakers automatically 14 Confirming audio output from speakers and adjusting volumes 15 Basic operations Enjoying Home Theater features Basic playback 16 Digital signals that can be played on this unit How the unit displays audio signals 17 Playback options Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BI AMP sounds Playing DVD Audio Enjoying DVD Audio sources thr...

Page 4: ...r switching FM or AM á page 34 R6 LR6 AA Open by pressing a lid edge Place this side in before the other side when you close AUTOSPEAKER DETECTOR ADVANCED DUAL AMP BI AMP WIRELESS READY POWER SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR MULTI CH SURROUND AUX SVIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MENU SETUP RETURN INPUT SELECTOR HDMI TUNE Remote control signal sensor 7 meters 23 feet the range varies according to ...

Page 5: ...OSPEAKER DETECTOR ADVANCED DUAL AMP BI AMP WIRELESS READY POWER SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR MULTI CH SURROUND AUX SVIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MENU SETUP RETURN INPUT SELECTOR ENTER VOLUME HDMI TUNE HDMI TV STB OPTICAL1 Y PB PR Y Y PB PR PB PR BI WIRE LF HF LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT LOOP ANT GND DVD RECORDER DVD PLAYER CD OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 D...

Page 6: ...EO OUT TV MONITOR IN DVD PLAYER IN DVDRECORDER IN TV STB OUT VIDEO TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER IN IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB L R IN CD CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT DVD DVD 6CH IN AUDIO IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB OUT SUBWOOFER L R FRONT A FRONT B L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV STB IN HAUT PARLEURS Y PB PR Y PB PR TV The un...

Page 7: ...DVD PLAYER IN DVDRECORDER IN TV STB OUT VIDEO TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER IN IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB L R IN CD CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT DVD DVD 6CH IN AUDIO IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB OUT SUBWOOFER L R FRONT A FRONT B L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV STB IN HAUT PARLEURS Changing the digital input settings á page 32 ...

Page 8: ...VDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB OUT SUBWOOFER L R FRONT A FRONT B L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV STB IN HAUT PARLEURS R L AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO OUT DVD player DVD recorder The unit s rear view To enjoy high quality analog sounds using DVD Audio discs DVD analog 6 channel connections TV STB OPTICAL1 Y PB PR Y Y PB PR PB PR BI WIRE LF H...

Page 9: ...UT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT R L The unit s rear view Changing the digital input settings á page 32 Connection to a DVD recorder with built in VCR TV STB OPTICAL1 Y PB PR Y Y PB PR PB PR BI WIRE LF HF LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT LOOP ANT GND DVD RECORDER DVD PLAYER CD OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT DVD RECORDER IN S VIDEO OUT TV MONI...

Page 10: ...eaker Sounds assigned to the center speaker are distributed to and output from front speakers on the left and right 5 including the center speaker This is a placement suited for playing 5 1 channel sources Dolby Digital and DTS materials This placement offers 5 1 channel playback of 2 channel sources with the aid of Dolby Pro Logic NEO 6 and SFC technology 4 excluding the center speaker Sounds ass...

Page 11: ...D 6CH IN AUDIO IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB OUT SUBWOOFER L R FRONT A FRONT B L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV STB IN HAUT PARLEURS BI WIRE Household AC outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables and cords are connected The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only Do not use it...

Page 12: ...dicator does not go on in the following cases The indicator stays off When the MULTI CH SURROUND indicator is off When surround speakers are set as absent á page 31 The indicator flashes When radio waves are interrupted when SH FX50 SH FX60 is off TV STB OPTICAL1 LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND LOOP EXT GND DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT LOOP ANT GND DVD RECORDER DVD PLAYER CD OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGIT...

Page 13: ...D DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT LOOP ANT GND DVD RECORDER DVD PLAYER CD OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT DVD RECORDER IN S VIDEO OUT TV MONITOR IN DVD PLAYER IN DVDRECORDER IN TV STB OUT VIDEO TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER IN IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB L R IN CD CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT DVD DVD 6CH IN AUDIO IN DVDRECORDER IN VCR IN TV STB OUT SUBWOOFER L R FRONT A...

Page 14: ...k speakers and the subwoofer in that order The connection status for front speakers is always present The display shows the number of detected speakers excluding the subwoofer The display shows connected speakers Automatic speaker detection ends Automatic detection does not work well depending on speakers and cables Make speaker settings manually in such cases á page 31 These settings remain effec...

Page 15: ...st the volumes of front speakers to the normal listening level Press Volume range dB minimum 79 dB to 0 dB maximum 4 Select a speaker for adjustment Press and select a speaker 5 Adjust the volume of the selected speaker Press Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the level of each speaker Adjustment range 10 dB to 10 dB Factory setting 0 dB SUBW only MIN minimum 1 to 19 MAX maximum Factory setting 10 Onl...

Page 16: ...VCR 4 Play back the selected input source The unit produces 2 channel stereo sounds when you switch off MULTI CH SURROUND Press MULTI CH SURROUND again when you wish to use the surround effect The unit stores setting about MULTI CH SURROUND use for each input source The multi channel surround effect activates whenever you play a multi channel source You can start 2 channel mix 2CH MIX by switching...

Page 17: ...gh multiple channels DVD etc PCM 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 Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at the frequencies of 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz and 192 kHz CD DVD Audio etc Note How the unit displays audio signals DIGITAL DIGITAL EX EX PL Dolby Digital decode...

Page 18: ...ound speaker amps and drives the speakers high frequency and low frequency sections separately when this function is on The advanced dual amp function á above is available with the bi amp function When combined the two functions enhance clarity and audio quality of stereo sounds Refer to page 11 for connecting BI WIRE speakers Select YES in Setting bi wiring connections á page 31 Switch the MULTI ...

Page 19: ...an also adjust the volume on your TV VIERA s remote control A message informing the action appears on your TV while you adjust the volume Press u SKIP and start playing a DVD disc or a recorded TV program again when playback does not start from the beginning This unit automatically goes off when you switch your TV VIERA off This operation is unavailable when you set the input source as TUNER or CD...

Page 20: ...ly TV AV SYSTEM TV VIDEO TV VOL CH 0 ENTER To switch the unit s input to DVR To switch the remote control to the DVD recorder operation mode Do not forget to do this before operating a DVD recorder To turn the DVD recorder on or off To skip a track or chapter To look for a scene you wish to watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback To show the direct navigator or the top menu To sh...

Page 21: ...yer operation mode Do not forget to do this before operating a DVD player To turn the DVD player on or off To skip a track or chapter To look for a scene you wish to watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback To show the direct navigator or the top menu To show a sub menu To show the functional selection screen While stopped To return to the previous screen To select an item Take th...

Page 22: ...rating a VCR To turn the VCR on or off To start playback To fast forward rewind a tape To pause To select a channel When you make a selection in rising or falling order When you select a channel directly To stop playback VCR AV SYSTEM PLAY SLOW SEARCH PAUSE CH 0 ENTER STOP Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit s input to CD To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode D...

Page 23: ...ote control code to 1 Operation on the main unit select 1 in step 3 Operation on the remote control press ENTER and 1 simultaneously and hold them in the position for approximately 2 seconds or longer in step 6 MENU SETUP RETURN TUNER BAND ENTER Code table Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations Re enter the codes after you...

Page 24: ...lay when you connect one surround back speaker only Game You can play games with dynamic sounds in this mode This mode is effective on 2 channel stereo sources This mode is unavailable when surround and surround back speakers are unconnected á pages 11 and 14 or when you set them as absent in Setting speakers and their sizes á page 31 NEO 6 NEO 6 offers you multi channel playback of 2 channel ster...

Page 25: ...nd select one of the following modes You can also select each of the following modes by pressing and in succession To cancel Press 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 The S...

Page 26: ...clearer to 5 Center becomes wider Factory setting 2 Adjusting SFC Sound Field Control further Adjusting the output level Press select a speaker and press for adjustment C Center RS Surround right SBR Surround back right SBL Surround back left SB when only one surround back speaker is connected LS Surround left Adjustment range 10 dB to 10 dB Factory setting 0 dB SUBW Subwoofer Adjustment range off...

Page 27: ... TV RECORDER DVD DVD PLAYER ANALOG6CH VCR CD TUNER BAND CH VOLUME DIRECTTUNING ENTER SKIP SLOW SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DRIVE SELECT DVDRECORDER CM SKIP ENTER SUB MENU RETURN OFF SUBWOOFER TEST TV LEVEL EFFECT VOL NEO 6 SFC MUSIC MOVIE DIMMER MUTING TV VIDEO DISC SUBWOOFER Note MUTING Note DIMMER Note 1 Press SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B to switch all speakers off 2 Lower the volume by turning VOLUME a...

Page 28: ...ation 1 Entering the menu Press The display shows the menu for the operation Example Adjusting the bass 2 Selecting an item for setting Turn to select an item Press for confirming the choice 3 Making a setting Turn to make a setting Press for confirming the choice 4 Finishing the setting procedure Press several times to select EXIT Press for confirming the choice The display returns to the origina...

Page 29: ...The sign DUAL PRG appears on the display when the unit receives a dual audio signal 1 Select and confirm the choice 2 Select audio and confirm the choice MAIN Main audio output Factory setting SAP Sub channel audio output M S Main and sub channel audio output Adjusting the brightness of the display Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room 1 Select and confirm the choice 2 Select a set...

Page 30: ...2 seconds The display shows factory settings Example Setting speakers and their sizes 2 Selecting an item for setting Turn to select an item Press for confirming the choice You must repeat these steps several times depending on settings 3 Making a setting Turn to make a setting Press for confirming the choice 4 Finishing the setting procedure Press several times to select EXIT Press for confirming...

Page 31: ...et to LARGE The SB Surround back speakers size becomes the S Surround speakers size because the unit does not offer SB size setting Setting distances By setting the distance between the speaker s position except the subwoofer and the listener s seating position the sound delay time is automatically adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same time 1 Select and confirm the choice 2 Selec...

Page 32: ... With the PCM signals on CDs this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs This setting is not necessary when playback is normal When PCM FIX mode is on the unit cannot process other signals This may cause noise to be output Select another mode in this case TV TV DVR DVD recorder DVD DVD player CD CD player AUTO Automatic identification of digital and...

Page 33: ...olby Digital at low volume such as late at night maintaining audio clarity It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field 1 Select and confirm the choice 2 Select a setting and confirm the choice This function does not work when disc data does not support it OFF The software is played with the original dynamic range STANDARD The level recommended by the producer of the ...

Page 34: ...FM 0 1 MHz AM 10 kHz If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing the display returns to the frequency being received If the frequency has not been input correctly ERROR will be displayed TUNED is displayed when a station is tuned ST is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned AUTOSPEAKER DETECTOR ADVANCED DUAL AMP BI AMP WIRELESS READY POWER SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR MU...

Page 35: ...ss MENU SETUP RETURN 2 times to select EXIT and press ENTER FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode á below MENU SETUP RETURN M MENU SETUP RETURN Listening to preset stations n On the remote control Select the channel Press the numbered buttons to select the channel To select a two digit number e g 21 10 ENTER 2 1 n On the main unit 1 Enter the menu Press 2 Select TUNER and confirm the set...

Page 36: ...ailable Check if the center speaker surround speakers and surround back speakers are connected properly Switch SPEAKERS A on You cannot use the MULTI CH SURROUND effect when the input source contains PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 192 kHz Cancel DVD analog 6 channel playback You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio signals in Dolby Digital or DTS formats 11 16 ...

Page 37: ...00 kHz 50 dB n VIDEO SECTION Output voltage at 1 V input unbalanced 1 0 1 Vp p Maximum input voltage 1 5 Vp p Input output impedance 75 Ω S Video Input DVD DVD Recorder TV STB Output TV MONITOR Component Video Input DVD Recorder TV STB 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 390 mm 16 15 16 x 4 7 32 x 15 11 32 Mass 4 7...

Page 38: ... adjust ments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIM...

Page 39: ...NC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 8...

Page 40: ...aracteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety check After repairs or service ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition For product information or assistance with product operation In the U S A refer to Customer Services Directory on page 38 In Canada contact the Panaso...

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