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Panasonic SA-HE9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SA-HE9
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
PP
RQT5918-Y

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions SA-HE9 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5918-Y...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. CAUTION SA-HE9 MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________ Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks...

  • Page 3: Listening Caution

    THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Enjoying surround sound CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Pages limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect your equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    All other servicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel. ANTENNA ELECTRIC DISCHARGE UNIT In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at SERVICE (NEC SECTION 810-20) 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, EQUIPMENT or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide VOLUME SFC MODE INPUT SELECTOR POWER DIGITAL INPUT DOWN SPEAKERS TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER DVD 6CH INPUT MEMORY DSP SOUND MODE HELP RESET – TUNING BASS/TREBLE PRESET BAND FM MODE BALANCE PHONES 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 LS S LFE RS SPEAKERS TUNED...

  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections Stereo connection cable Video connection cable White To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating Note instructions. ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS ( \ page 18). Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise ¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded indicated.

  • Page 7: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Connecting audio equipment Turntable OUTPUT FRONT CD player LOOP ANT HOLDER – Only for turntable DIGITAL IN DVD/DVD 6CH OUTPUT MONITOR CENTER SURROUND OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL with ground (TV) (DVD) SPEAKERS HAUT – PARLEURS terminal. SURROUND CENTER FRONT...

  • Page 8: Antenna Connections

    Connections Antenna connections When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack FM antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Screw (included) FM indoor antenna (included) AM loop antenna (included) Adhesive tape S-VIDEO LOOP ANT VCR1 MONITOR HOLDER...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Ac Power Supply Cord And Other Information

    Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information FRONT – PARLEURS “SWITCHED” AC outlet SURROUND CENTER FRONT Power to the outlet is controlled by R B L the power switch of this unit. Audio equipment rated up to a maximum of AC IN AC OUTLET 80 W can be connected here.

  • Page 10: Speaker Connections

    Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. Front speaker Front speaker Center speaker (left) (right) Place underneath or above the center of the TV.
  • Page 11 Center speaker 6-8 Ω Speaker impedance: FRONT S-VIDEO VCR1 MONITOR – L IN VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH Center speaker MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND FRONT R B L SUBWOOFER TAPE FRONT PLAY SUBWOOFER (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) AC OUTLET (OUT) AC IN –...

  • Page 12: Customizing Your Receiver

    Customizing your receiver Change the settings to suit your speakers and equipment and to suit the environment in which the unit is to be used. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment.

  • Page 13: Basic Steps

    Customizing your receiver Basic steps If you allow about 10 seconds to elapse between settings, the procedure is canceled, all settings are returned to how they were, and the previous display is restored. Begin again if this occurs. Press [POWER, 8]. Press [A] and [B] at the same time.
  • Page 14 Customizing your receiver SPEAKERS A, B For front speakers with an impedance under 6 Ω Turn “LOW IMP“ on if even one of your speakers has an impedance under 6 Ω. Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP” lights up on the display.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Speaker Output Level

    Adjusting speaker output level Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers when you are sitting where you would normally enjoy a source. Press [A] to turn on SPEAKERS A. You cannot adjust output level when SPEAKERS B is on. Press [TEST] to output the test signal.

  • Page 16: Dsp Sound Modes

    DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT The digital sound processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly. The DSP can add surround-like effects to stereo sources (analog or PCM signals).

  • Page 17: Sfc Modes

    DSP sound modes SFC MODE DSP SOUND MODE SFC modes Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analog stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 18: Enjoying The Sounds

    Enjoying the sounds Press [POWER, 8]. Press [SPEAKERS A]. “SURROUND” and “SFC” do not work if you select “B”. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. To switch between analog and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) DIGITAL INPUT Press [DIGITAL INPUT].
  • Page 19 Enjoying the sounds SPEAKERS B DVD 6CH INPUT To switch between DVD 2 channel and 6 channel input There may be times when you need to use analog input for DVD, such as to enjoy sources recorded with linear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Tone And Balance

    Enjoying the sounds Adjusting the tone and balance You can adjust the tone (BASS and TREBLE) only when the DSP sound mode is STEREO and input is either analog or PCM. You cannot adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.

  • Page 21: Muting The Volume

    Enjoying the sounds TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER Muting the volume Press [MUTING]. The message “MUTING ON NOW” runs repeatedly from right to left across the display as long as the muting function is on. To cancel Press [MUTING]. Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off. Adjusting the subwoofer level You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source.

  • Page 22: The Radio

    The radio Manual tuning You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station’s frequency, or you can preset up to 30 stations into channels to make tuning simpler ( \ page 23). Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [TUNING 2 or 1] to select the FM MODE DSP SOUND MODE frequency of the station.

  • Page 23: Preset Tuning

    The radio MEMORY Preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order in which they are to be preset. There are 30 channels available for presetting. Remember If a new station is preset into a channel, the old station is erased.

  • Page 24: Making A Recording

    Making a recording Note ¡You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal. When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analog terminals ( \ pages 6–7) and “ANALOG” input is selected ( \ page 18). ¡When you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the front left and right channels is recorded.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications (IHF’78) AMPLIFIER SECTION FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output Sensitivity 11.2 dBf (2 µV, IHF ’58) 40 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 50 dB quieting sensitivity 0.9 % total harmonic distortion MONO 18.3 dBf (4.5 µV, IHF ’58) 100 W per channel (6 Ω)

  • Page 26: (Http://Www.panasonic.com)

    In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Common problems Ref.Pages...

  • Page 27: Servicenter List (U.s.a.)

    Servicenter List (U.S.A.) RQT5918...

  • Page 28: Warranty (U.s.a.)

    Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter rights which vary from state to state.

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