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AV Control Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No.  

SA-XR15

Dear customer

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

Table of contents

Equipment connections

6

Speaker connections

4

Settings

8

Step 1

Basic operations

10

Before use

Reference

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Others

Control guide ..............................................................12
The radio ....................................................................15
Other functions ..........................................................16
Other settings ............................................................16
Sleep timer ..................................................................17
The RESET function ..................................................17
Making a recording ....................................................17

Troubleshooting guide ..............................................18
Maintenance ................................................................18
Specifications..............................................................19
Product Service ..........................................................19
Warranty ......................................................................20

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2
Listening caution ..........................................................2
Supplied accessories ..................................................3
The remote control ......................................................3

RQT6964-Y

H1202RF0

En

Cf

INPUT MODE

STEREO/

2CH MIX

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC

SFC

TEST

SLEEP

BALANCE

LEVEL

EFFECT

TONE

–/L

+/R

ENTER

^

^

DISC

RECEIVER

AV SYSTEM

RECEIVER

AUX

VCR

FM

CH

VOLUME

SKIP

–  TV VOL  +

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT  

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SUBWOOFER

MUTING

TV/VIDEO

RETURN

PLAY
  LIST

SLOW / SEARCH

DIRECT TUNING

AM

1

2

3

7

0

8

9

10

4

5

6

>

=

DVD

TV

ENTER

g

h

u

i

t

y

q

POWER 

8

DTS

FM MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

BAND

MEMORY

VOLUME

PHONES

DOWN

UP

PRESET TUNE 

2

TUNE 

1

%

 DIGITAL

%

 PL

2

^

Summary of Contents for SA-XR15

Page 1: ... 17 The RESET function 17 Making a recording 17 Troubleshooting guide 18 Maintenance 18 Specifications 19 Product Service 19 Warranty 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Listening caution 2 Supplied accessories 3 The remote control 3 RQT6964 Y H1202RF0 En Cf INPUT MODE STEREO 2CH MIX DOLBY PRO LOGIC SFC TEST SLEEP BALANCE LEVEL EFFECT TONE L R ENTER DISC RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECEIVER AUX VCR FM CH VO...

Page 2: ... or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PL...

Page 3: ...essories 3 2 1 R6 AA UM 3 Insert so the poles and match those in the remote control Do not use rechargeable type batteries Keep the transmission window and the unit s sensor free from dust Operation can be affected by strong light sources such as direct sunlight and the glass doors on cabinets How to open the remote control The remote control Remote control signal sensor Transmission window 7 mete...

Page 4: ...vel Subwoofer F The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low frequency performance Placement near a corner can increase the apparent output level but can result in unnatural bass The front center and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the seating a...

Page 5: ...Cable Speaker terminals Twist the wire Note If using 4 mm plugs Fully tighten the terminal then insert Other terminals FRONT ÀÀÀ ÀÀÀ yyy yyy ÀÀÀ ÀÀÀ ÀÀÀ yyy yyy yyy CENTER SURROUND R L R L CENTER SURROUND R L R L Center speaker Impedance 6 8 Ω Surround speakers Impedance 6 8 Ω Speaker cable C Speaker cable Speaker cable Right Left ...

Page 6: ...rces that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record a source pages 10 and 17 Note VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV VCR VIDEO SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD VCR VCR TV or monitor TV VCR VIDEO AUDIO SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD VCR IN TV AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Equipment connections Step 1 2 3 4 Using the COAXIAL terminal Change the digital inp...

Page 7: ... high power output levels only FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω LOOP LOOP GND ANT GND EXT 1 1 2 LOOP GND ANT 2 FM ANT AM ANT 75 Ω LOOP LOOP GND ANT GND EXT 2 1 20 mm 25 32 Shield braid 10 mm 3 8 Core wire White Red Black Keep the antenna cord away from DVD players and other cords Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best FM indoor antenna included AM loop antenna included Adhesive tape FM outdoor...

Page 8: ...CENTER SURROUND SUB WFR SMALL NONE SMALL LARGE NO YES INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNE 2 TUNE 1 Exit the setting mode Press at the same time Repeat SPEAKERS Settings Step 1 2 3 4 Step 3 Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it Before making any changes read the descriptions of the settings note the factory settings and ranges and refer to the equipment s inst...

Page 9: ...FEET Change the cut off for bass output from the front speakers If you set the front speakers to SMALL the filter is set to 100 Hz Raise the cut off if the bass from the front speakers is unsatisfactory so bass is output through the subwoofer You can raise the cut off from 100 Hz to either 150 Hz or 200 Hz Adjust the level of the other speakers based on the output of the front speakers Speakers se...

Page 10: ...reo sources Choose from the following modes Using Dolby Pro Logic2 2 Using the Sound Field Control SFC Dolby Pro Logic 2 and SFC modes remain in effect until you change them To return to stereo sound Press STEREO 2CH MIX Listening to multi channel sources in stereo STEREO 2CH MIX When surround sources are played in this mode the sounds intended for the other speaker channels are played through the...

Page 11: ... other world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc c 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software especially videotapes recorded in Dolby Surround MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources PANORAMA Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surroun...

Page 12: ...d goes out when the unit is turned on Remote control signal sensor DIGITAL PL2 2 DTS Light to indicate the source s input signal and decoding format used DIGITAL Dolby Digital sources PL2 2 Dolby Pro Logic 2 decoder is being used DTS DTS sources kHz MHz Frequency unit indicators kHz AM or PCM sampling frequency MHz FM TUNED ST MONO Radio indicators Flashes or lights during presetting TUNED A stati...

Page 13: ...with TUNE 2 1 BAND For switching between FM and AM FM MODE If reception is poor in FM press so MONO appears to switch to monaural mode For your reference When playing videotapes The picture remains on the screen even if you select TUNER or AUX L C R LS RS S LFE Program format indicators Show the channels contained in the digital input signal They do not light when input is analog L Front left chan...

Page 14: ... the speaker test signal DIMMER For dimming the unit s display and turning off the panel light INPUT MODE For selecting AUTO ANALOG or DIGITAL DISC DIRECT TUNING To enable selection of radio stations by frequency 1 CH 2 For selecting preset radio channels Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment Refer to the separate Remote Control Operation Guide for details For...

Page 15: ...its e g To select channel 21 10 ENTER 2 1 Automatic presetting Manual presetting Selecting channels Manual tuning Direct tuning on the remote control You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station s frequency 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select TUNER 2 Press BAND to select FM or AM 3 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select the frequency Tuning intervals FM 0 2 MHz AM 10 kHz Improving reception FM ...

Page 16: ...analog input The factory setting is OFF 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR and BAND at the same time to enter the setting mode 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select the item you want to change 3 Change the settings A DR COMP Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select OFF STANDARD or MAX B D INPUT 1 Press BAND to select TV or DVD 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select OPT 1 OPT 2 or COAX C A D ATT Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select OFF or ON 4 P...

Page 17: ...R Sleep timer While the unit is on While pressing and holding INPUT SELECTOR press POWER 8 RESET appears on the display The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the settings made at the time of shipment However any preset radio stations will not be erased The RESET function Others POWER 8 DTS FM MODE INPUT SELECTOR BAND MEMORY VOLUME PHONES DOWN UP PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 DIGITAL PL...

Page 18: ... cord is connected No power Turn the volume up Check connections to speakers and other equipment Select the correct source Change the D INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off No sound Turn the unit off disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your dealer F 70 appears on the display To ...

Page 19: ...r at 1 kHz 0 1 6 Ω Power output each channel driven 10 total harmonic distortion at 1kHz Front L R 50 W 6 Ω Center 50 W 6 Ω Surround L R 50 W 6 Ω Load impedance Front L R 6 8 Ω Center 6 8 Ω Surround L R 6 8 Ω Frequency response DVD TV VCR AUX 10 Hz 44 kHz 3 dB Input sensitivity DVD TV VCR AUX 27 mV 200 mV IHF 66 S N IHF A DVD TV Digital Input 82 dB 96 dB IHF 66 Input impedance DVD TV VCR AUX 22 kΩ...

Page 20: ...20 RQT6964 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Printed in Malaysia Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca Warranty Reference ...

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