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Panasonic SA-XR57 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver
SA-XR57
Model No.
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.
Note:
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
RQT8552-B
E
EB
GN

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver SA-XR57 Model No. 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. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

  • Page 2: Before Use

    Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions Placement (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for unit’s service life.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before use Caution for AC Mains lead........2 Control guide ............ 4 Safety precautions..........2 Connections Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Placing and connecting speakers according to their Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player numbers................10 HDMI connections for enjoying high-quality sounds Connecting speakers designed for bi-wiring......11...

  • Page 4: Control Guide

    Control guide Remote control Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. For switching an input source on and off/Source switching/ Switching remote control RECEIVER modes (á pages 20 to 23) Power button SYSTEM RECORDER TUNER PLAYER For selecting tuner/ For playing DVD-Audio sources (R6/LR6, AA) For switching FM or AM BAND...

  • Page 5: Connections

    We advise you to use a cable that is 5 meters long or shorter for HDMI HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.) connections in order to stabilize [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] operations and prevent deterioration in picture quality.

  • Page 6: To Enjoy High-Quality Pictures

    Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player To enjoy high-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) • Check terminals on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. •...

  • Page 7: To Enjoy Standard-Quality Pictures/Connection With 21-Pin Scart Cable (For Continental Europe And The United Kingdom)

    • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Scart cable Video connection cable 21-pin scart cable...

  • Page 8: To Enjoy Analogue Sounds/To Enjoy High-Quality Analogue Sounds Using Dvd-Audio Discs (Dvd Analogue 6-Channel Connections)

    Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Video connection cable Audio cable Stereo phono cable Optical fiber cable How to connect the optical White (L) fiber cable Red (R) Insert the cable...

  • Page 9: To Enjoy Tv Sounds On Multi Channels

    • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. To enjoy TV sounds on multi channels Make the following connections in addition to those instructed on pages 5 to 7. •...

  • Page 10: Placing And Connecting Speakers According To Their Numbers

    Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Placing and connecting speakers according to their numbers 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”...

  • Page 11: Connecting Speakers Designed For Bi-Wiring

    • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Speaker impedance Use the terminal for the left speaker when you Front A: 6 to 16 Ω...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Second Pair Of Front Speakers

    • Turn off all components before making any Home Theater connections connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate Connecting speakers operating instructions. Connecting a second pair of front speakers Make the following connections when you wish to install a second pair of speakers in another room and enjoy music there.

  • Page 13: Unit To A Video Camera Or Game Player Etc

    Connecting other equipment • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. operating instructions.

  • Page 14: Before Playback Detecting Speakers Automatically

    Before playback SPEAKERS AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically.

  • Page 15: Confirming Audio Output From Speakers And Adjusting Volumes

    Confirming audio output from speakers and adjusting volumes Through these steps, you make sure each of the connected speakers makes audio output. Adjust the output level from each speaker and the output level from the front speakers to achieve balance in the listening- viewing position.

  • Page 16: Enjoying Home Theater Features

    Enjoying Home Theater features MULTI CH SURROUND SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic playback Turn the unit on.

  • Page 17: Digital Signals That Can Be Played On This Unit

    Digital signals that can be played on this unit This is the digital surround system developed by Dolby Dolby Digital DVD etc. Laboratories. Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back (including Dolby channel to the traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. This Digital Surround EX) creates a sound with greater presence.

  • Page 18: Enjoying High Quality 2-Channel Analogue Sounds)

    Playback options ADVANCED [BI-AMP] DUAL AMP RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI SPEAKERS VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR TUNER PLAYER SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR BAND ANALOG 6CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Sound output from...

  • Page 19: Using Hdavi Control

    What is HDAVI Control? HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under 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 20: Remote Controlling A Tv

    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 21: Remote Controlling A Dvd Player

    STOP playback To show the functional Note selection [FUNCTIONS] activates display functions screen (While on some of the Panasonic DVD players. stopped) To return to the RETURN previous screen Take this step after pressing the [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [S, SUB MENU], or [FUNCTIONS].

  • Page 22: Remote Controlling A Vcr

    Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Remote controlling a VCR Remote controlling a CD player Direct the remote control to the equipment you wish to operate. To switch the To switch the unit’s input to unit’s input to RECEIVER Do not forget to “VCR ”/To...

  • Page 23: Changing Remote Control Codes

    Enter a code to operate some equipment Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that functioning when you use the unit’s remote control for has remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code.

  • Page 24: Listening To Sounds With Surround Effects

    Listening to sounds with surround effects You can add surround effects or play stereo sources on multi channels. Dolby Pro Logic • Dolby Pro Logic offers you multi-channel playback of stereo sources. • The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on RECEIVER 7.1 channels (when two surround back speakers are connected to the unit) and on SYSTEM...

  • Page 25: Sfc (Sound Field Control)

    SFC (Sound Field Control) Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. Press and select one of the following Use this mode when MUSIC modes.

  • Page 26: Sound Effect Under Remote Control

    Sound effect under remote control See pages 24 and 25 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic “MUSIC ” mode further You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo. You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers.

  • Page 27: Convenient Functions Under Remote Control

    Convenient functions under remote control You can adjust the output level while playing sources. You can adjust the level according to your preference by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER SUBWOOFER Press and make a Adjustment range: TUNER PLAYER...

  • Page 28: Sound Effect/Convenient Functions

    Sound effect/Convenient functions INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI MENU VOLUME ENTER SETUP INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SETUP ENTER SURROUND RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR RETURN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation Entering the menu •...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Bass/Adjusting The Treble/Adjusting The Volume Balance/Changing The Audio Output (Dual Program)/Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display/Sleep Timer

    1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the bass Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB 2 Make adjustment and confirm the Factory setting: 0 dB • You can adjust the bass choice. through this operation. 1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the treble 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.

  • Page 30: Setting The Receiver

    Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI ENTER SETUP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER RETURN DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation Entering the setup •...

  • Page 31: Setting Speakers And Their Sizes/Setting Distances/Setting Bi-Wiring Connections/Setting The Lowpass Filter

    SUBW : Subwoofer 1 Select and confirm the choice. LR : Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2 Select a speaker for setting and SB : Surround back speakers confirm the choice. SUBW (Subwoofer) NO : Unconnected YES : Connected LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) NONE : For 3 Change a setting and confirm the...

  • Page 32: Making Bi-Amp Settings

    Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED HDMI DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP MENU VOLUME ENTER INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MENU SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR RETURN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L See page 30 for receiver operations. Changing the digital 1 Select and confirm the choice.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Equipment Connected To The Hdmi Input

    See page 30 for receiver operations. 1 Select and confirm the choice. Selecting the equipment DVR : When the connected connected to the HDMI equipment is a DVD 2 Select and confirm the choice. input terminal recorder • You set the connected DVD : When the connected equipment as a DVD equipment is a DVD...

  • Page 34: The Radio

    The radio TUNE INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI SYSTEM ENTER SETUP RECORDER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN TUNER PLAYER AUTO SPEAKER RETURN DETECTOR BAND ANALOG 6CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation -/--...

  • Page 35: Preset Tuning

    Preset tuning Presetting stations Auto presetting Manual presetting Set the channel reception to FM 87.50 MHz or AM 522 kHz Tune to the station you want to preset. (9 kHz steps), AM 530 kHz (10 kHz steps). (ápage 34) (ápage 34) Preset channels that are automatically assigned by this unit are: Enter the menu.

  • Page 36: Rds Broadcasts

    RDS broadcasts INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU HDMI DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP ENTER SETUP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation INPUT SELECTOR MENU SETUP ENTER...

  • Page 37: Reference 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, consult your dealer for instructions. n Common problems Pages No power.

  • Page 38: Help Message

    Help message Message Cause/countermeasure Message Cause/countermeasure Muting is on. You are trying to use the effect Press [MUTING] on the remote unavailable for DTS-ES sources. control and cancel the function (á page 27). You are trying to use the effect The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”.
  • Page 39 THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.

  • Page 40: Supplied Accessories

    For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where Direct Sales at Panasonic UK they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease...

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