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Panasonic SA-XR700 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver
Model No.
As an ENERGY STAR
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY
efficiency.
∗
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in
place of the word "Partner".
If you have any questions, contact
1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in
Canada.
For the U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 50.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 51.
SA-XR700
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Partner
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RQT8739-1Y
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver SA-XR700 Model No. As an ENERGY STAR has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR efficiency.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 RQT8739...

  • Page 3: Enjoying The Home Theater Has Become Easy

    (Product numbers correct as of July 2006. These may be subject to change.) Only for the U.S.A.: to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 50. Only for Canada: to order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. With SA-XR700! With SA-XR700! With SA-XR700!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Remote controlling a VCR ...46 Remote controlling a DVD player...46 Remote controlling a CD player...47 Using two or more Panasonic equipment (a mini component system, an AV amp etc.) ...47 Entering a code to operate other equipment...47 Reference Troubleshooting guide...48 Help message ...49...

  • Page 5: Control Guide

    Control guide This unit For selecting input sources (á pages 12 and 26) Standby indicator (^) When the unit is connected to the household AC outlet, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. [8, POWER] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

  • Page 6: Quick Guide

    Quick guide This section introduces basic connection, setting and playback methods for enjoying the Home Theater. • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Step Connect a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables Using HDMI connections, you can easily...

  • Page 7: Connect A Tv And A Dvd Recorder/Dvd Player Using Hdmi Cables

    . It can digitally transmit surround sound in DVD-Audio sources. ∗1 Content Protection for Prerecorded Media (CPPM): This copyright protection technology prevents copying of DVD-Audio files. • We recommend using Panasonic cables 5.0 meters long or shorter for enjoying 1125p degradation.

  • Page 8: Connect Speakers

    Step Connect speakers The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing position. Measure the actual distance from each of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps instructed in “Setting distances” (á page 35) or perform steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone”...
  • Page 9 Speaker impedance 6 to 8 Ω Front A: 6 to 8 Ω Center: 6 to 8 Ω Surround: 6 to 8 Ω Surround back: Rear panel LOOP LOOP LOOP LOOP ANT FM ANT AM ANT DIGITAL IN S VIDEO (BD/ (TV/STB) (DVD RECODER) (CD)

  • Page 10: Set Speakers And Test Speaker Output

    Step Set speakers and test speaker output The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically. VOLUME DIRECT TUNING DISC ENTER XM CAT XM CH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DRIVE SELECT CM SKIP ENTER SUB MENU RETURN XM DISPLAY SUBWOOFER...

  • Page 11: Testing Speaker Output

    Testing speaker output Confirm audio output using the test signal after speakers are set. To select “SPEAKERS A” Press SPEAKERS to switch “ To test speaker output AUTO Press TEST • Adjust the volume of front speakers to the normal listening level.

  • Page 12: Step

    Step Watch DVDs or TV INPUT SELECTOR “ ” POWER Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and others). To turn the unit on Press POWER The “SURROUND” indicator lights on (factory setting). To select “SPEAKERS A” Press to switch “...

  • Page 13: Control With Hdmi (Ez Sync™ Hdavi Control)

    What is Ez Sync HDAVI Control? Ez Sync HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under Ez Sync HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Connecting cables to video and audio terminals (to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR) Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Changing the digital input settings For example, you can connect the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed...

  • Page 15: Connecting Cables To S Video And Audio Terminals (To Use The Tv, Dvd Recorder, Dvd Player)

    Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals (to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player) Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) S VIDEO connection cable Optical fiber cable Changing the digital input settings For example, you can connect the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed...

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables To Component And Audio Terminals (To Use The Tv And Dvd Recorder)

    Connections Connecting cables to component and audio terminals (to use the TV and DVD recorder) The component video terminals can produce more accurate colors than the S video terminals ( Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Video connection cable “Changing the digital input settings”...

  • Page 17: Other Connections

    Other connections Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video connection cable Optical fiber cable To enjoy TV with surround sound Make the following connections in addition to those instructed on pages 14 to 16. • Speakers produce sounds when you make connections for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. Make connections according to your equipment and preference.

  • Page 18: To Enjoy Analog Sounds

    Connections Other connections Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video connection cable Optical fiber cable To enjoy analog sounds Make analog connections according to your equipment and preference. See pages 14 to 16 for video connections. LOOP LOOP LOOP LOOP ANT FM ANT AM ANT...

  • Page 19: To Connect The Unit To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver Etc

    To connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. Make either digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections or analog audio output connections according to your equipment and preference. • Use cables that belong to the same type as the video cable you used for connecting the unit to your TV.

  • Page 20: Connecting Speakers

    Connections Connecting speakers See pages 8 and 9 for placing and connecting your speakers according to their number. To connect bi-wire speakers Bi-wire speakers have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequency signals. • Bi-wiring prevents high frequency and low frequency signals from interfering with each other. It offers playback in high audio quality. •...

  • Page 21: To Connect A Second Pair Of Front Speakers

    (2CH MIX). Making surround speakers wireless with SH-FX50/SH-FX60 You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set consisting of a digital transceiver and a wireless system sold separately) with the unit.

  • Page 22: Sending Audio To Another Room With Sh-Fx80

    Connecting speakers Sending audio to another room with SH-FX80 You can enjoy music wirelessly in another room (MULTI ROOM) by installing Panasonic SH-FX80 (a set consisting of a digital transceiver and a wireless system sold separately). Insert SH-FX80’s digital transceiver into the unit’s digital transceiver terminal.

  • Page 23: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting antennas Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. FM ANT DIGITAL IN (TV/STB) (DVD RECODER) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER FM outdoor antenna (not included) • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. •...

  • Page 24: Auto Speaker Setup Using The Setup Microphone

    Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone Using the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating area, polarity and size and make adjustment for connected speakers. Keep quiet during the auto speaker setup. Conversational voice, air-conditioning noise and small sounds made by winds may cause an error or produce an incorrect setting.

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following. STEP1 DISTANCE : The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the seating area and corrects the sound delay in the seating area. The maximum speaker distance for correcting the delay is 45 feet (15 meters). POLARITY : The unit checks the polarity of each speaker and, when the polarity is wrong, corrects it.

  • Page 26: Enjoying The Home Theater

    Enjoying the Home Theater POWER “ ” INPUT SELECTOR “ADVANCED DUAL AMP” To turn the unit on POWER Press The “SURROUND” indicator lights on (factory setting). To select “SPEAKERS A” SPEAKERS Press to switch “ To use bi-wire speakers (á page 20) Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “...

  • Page 27: Using Speakers B

    Sound is output from the speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals on this unit. Using SPEAKERS Press to switch “ SPEAKERS B The wireless speaker unit outputs 2-channel stereo sound. MULTI ROOM Select “MULTI ROOM ” in “Making MULTI ROOM setting” (á page 22). Press and hold ADVANCED DUAL AMP activates automatically when you use 2-channel stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback.

  • Page 28: Listening To Surround Sound

    Listening to surround sound You can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER TUNER PLAYER BD/DVD BAND ANALOG 6CH VOLUME DIRECT TUNING DISC ENTER XM CAT XM CH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DRIVE SELECT CM SKIP ENTER...
  • Page 29 Dolby Pro Logic MOVIE This mode produces good effects when you play commercial film titles in the Dolby Surround format. Sounds assigned to surround back channels become stereo in playback when you connect two surround back speakers to the unit. Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC Use this mode when playing music.

  • Page 30: Remote Controlling Sound Effects/Convenient Functions

    Remote controlling sound effects/convenient functions See pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo. RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER (Dimension Control) TUNER PLAYER BD/DVD BAND ANALOG 6CH VOLUME...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Speaker Volumes

    Adjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other speakers in the seating area. Make adjustment after detecting speakers automatically (á page 10). Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “ (Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ on when bi-wire speakers are connected.) 1 Press •...

  • Page 32: Sound Effects/Convenient Functions

    Sound effects/Convenient functions How to set up To enter the MENU MENU/ SETUP Press RETURN To select the item you wish to change INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select an item. ENTER Press for confirming the choice. To change the setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change the setting.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Bass

    1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the bass 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. • You can adjust the bass through this operation. 1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the treble 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. •...

  • Page 34: Settings

    Settings How to set up To enter the SETUP Press and hold To select the item you wish to change INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select an item. ENTER Press for confirming the choice. To change the setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select an item.

  • Page 35: Setting Speakers And Their Sizes

    1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select a speaker for setting and confirm the choice. 3 Change a setting and confirm the choice. Setting speakers and To go back to step 1 their sizes Select and confirm the choice. •...

  • Page 36: Changing Auto Speaker Settings (To Return Speakers To Factory Settings/Setting The Unit Against Automatic Polarity Adjustment)

    Settings See page 34 for receiver operations. Changing auto speaker settings 1) Among speaker settings made with the setup microphone, you can return polarity and frequency to factory settings. (The “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator goes off when you perform this operation.) 2) The unit judges polarity of certain properly connected speakers as opposite.

  • Page 37: Changing The Digital Input Settings

    See page 34 for receiver operations. Changing the digital 1 Select and confirm the choice. input settings 2 Select the equipment connected to the digital • Change these settings to input terminal and confirm the choice. suit the connections you have made to the digital input terminals.

  • Page 38: Listening Clearly At Low Volume

    Settings See page 34 for receiver operations. Listening clearly at low volume • This function compresses the dynamic range of Dolby Digital contents. • Without affecting the sound field, the function makes spoken lines easier to catch at low volume by reducing the difference between the maximum and minimum sounds created by audio signals.

  • Page 39: Audio Signals And Amp Mechanism

    Audio signals and amp mechanism Digital signals this unit can play This is the digital surround system developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to the (including Dolby traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. This creates a sound with Digital Surround EX) greater presence.

  • Page 40: The Radio

    The radio MENU/ SETUP ENTER RETURN INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER -MENU/-SETUP ENTER RETURN MENU/ SETUP RETURN Basic operation INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select. Manual tuning (Using the remote control) To use the radio tuner TUNER Press BAND To select “TUNER FM ”...

  • Page 41: Preset Tuning

    Preset tuning Presetting stations Auto presetting 1 Tune to the frequency where you want to begin presetting. (á page 40) Set the channel reception to FM 87.9 MHz or AM 530 kHz if you want automatic presetting to start from the lowest frequency. Preset channels that are automatically assigned by this unit are: FM: 1 to 30...

  • Page 42: Xm ® Satellite Radio

    • To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).

  • Page 43: Selecting Xm Channels By Direct Entry

    Selecting XM channels by direct entry (using the remote control) XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM channel number. To use the radio tuner TUNER Press BAND To select “TUNER XM ” TUNER Press and hold BAND To enter an XM channel number (direct tuning), or to search a channel up and down...

  • Page 44: Preset Tuning

    Satellite Radio ® INPUT SELECTOR BI-AMP SURROUND ADVANCED DUAL AMP WIRELESS READY MULTI ROOM POWER SPEAKERS -MENU/-SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE RETURN AUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM MENU/ SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE RETURN AUTO DETECTOR MULTI ROOM Preset tuning Presetting your favorite XM channels (using the unit) Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite XM channels.

  • Page 45: Remote Controlling A Tv Or Dvd Recorder Etc

    Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Besides this unit, you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. See respective equipment’s operating instructions for detailed operations.

  • Page 46: Remote Controlling A Vcr

    SKIP To pause SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE To move forward or backward frame by frame SLOW/SEARCH To stop playback SUB MENU Note [FUNCTIONS] activates display functions on some of the Panasonic DVD players. RETURN ENTER DIRECT TUNING DISC ENTER PAUSE PAUSE STOP...

  • Page 47: Remote Controlling A Cd Player

    2 seconds. Entering a code to operate other equipment This remote control can operate Panasonic audio- visual equipment that has remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 50 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 52 if you reside in Canada. Common problems No power.

  • Page 49: Help Message

    Help message Message Cause/countermeasure Muting is on. Press [MUTING] on the remote control to cancel the function (á page 31). The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”. Change the mode to “MUSIC ” (á pages 28 and 29). Center and surround speakers are not connected, or they are set as absent.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty (Only For The U.s.a.)

    Limited Warranty (Only for the U.S.A.) RQT8739...

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product...

  • Page 52: Product Service

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 50. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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