Panasonic SA-XR55K SAXR55 User Guide

Panasonic SA-XR55K Manual

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    Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. SA-XR55 Before use Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 11) Only harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The socket outlet
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    the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. 1 Remote control (EUR7722KM0) Refer to the separate booklet, "Remote Control Operation Guide", for remote control operation details. RQT7994 Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of March 2005
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    Before use Home Theater connections - 1. TV and DVD player Basic connection Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections. Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Audio cable Video cable Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) You can enjoy analog sound.
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    Before use Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. High picture quality connection Use this connection instead of the VIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT connections on page 4. A COMPONENT VIDEO connection provides a
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    Before use Connections Settings Home Theater connections - 2. Speakers Front speakers (L: left/R: right) Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim
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    use Connections Settings Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections. Speaker cable (All cables are sold separately) Speaker cable
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    Before use Connections Home Theater connections - 2. Speakers Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections. Bi-wiring connection You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting to speakers designed for bi-wiring. BI-WIRE compatible speakers have separate terminals for the high
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    recorder DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. AUDIO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO R L IN OUT GND LOOP EXT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR You can
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    Other connections Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. When connecting to the video terminals, connect to the VIDEO, S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO terminals to
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    Before use Connections Settings Antennas Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. GND LOOP EXT 2 1 Y PB PR AM loop antenna (included) Keep the antenna cord away from tape decks, DVD players, and other cords. Y P 1 2 3 LOOP
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    Receiver settings - Basic Change the settings to tailor your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. • Before making any changes, read the following descriptions of the settings and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment. Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL
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    setting Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. Note regarding PCM FIX mode In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the
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    Before use Connections Basic operations Playback 1 Turn on. POWER 2 Turn SPEAKERS A on. SPEAKERS A B -When using a BI-WIRE connection- • If you use a BI-WIRE connection for the front speakers, select "BI-WIRE " in "Bi-wiring settings". (ápage 12) 3 Select input. INPUT SELECTOR • If "DVR "
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    at a live sporting event. Enjoy a feeling like being at a live musical performance. Enjoy games with greater audio impact. n After pressing [MUSIC] or [AV/MOVIE], the mode changes even if you press . n To cancel n You can make further adjustments to these effects. (ápage 18) For your reference
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    Control guide Main unit [8, POWER] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. [PHONES] Headphone jack. Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to
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    booklet, "Remote Control Operation Guide", for remote control operation details. [CD, VCR, TUNER -BAND, TV, [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. DVD For selecting a SFC mode: LIVE, POP/ROCK, VOCAL, JAZZ or DANCE. [SFC, AV/MOVIE] For selecting a SFC mode: DRAMA, ACTION, SPORTS, MUSICAL or GAME. [OFF]
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    PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Adjusting the level of each surround effect áRefer to page 15 for information about surround effects. Using Dolby Pro Logic You can adjust
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    Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change the settings. (ápage 18 "Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL") 1 MULTI Enter the MULTI CONTROL. CONTROL CANCEL Select the settings to change. (ábelow, right) Adjusting the tone You can adjust the level of the bass and treble. 2 Select "TONE " and press [
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    R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES 2 Begin recording. Follow your recording unit's operating instructions. 3 Start the source to be recorded. Follow your equipment's operating instructions. Note • You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal
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    Receiver settings - Advanced MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to
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    Manual Tuning n On the remote control (Direct tuning) 1 Select "TUNER ". POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES display returns to the frequency being received. • If the frequency has
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    not preset correctly when broadcast waves are too strong or too weak. In such cases, carry out presetting manually. Listening to preset stations n On the remote control • Select the channel n Manual presetting 1 Tune to the station you want to preset. (ápage 22) 2 MULTI CONTROL Enter the MULTI
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    SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change. ENTER Press to enter. MULTI CONTROL CANCEL n To return to the previous
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    (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. RQT7994 MODEL NUMBER SA-XR55 SERIAL NUMBER
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    Warranty (U.S.A.) 26 RQT7994 Reference Operations Basic Operations Settings Connections Before use
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    and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact 905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: ≥Your the instructions that came with it. 27 RQT7994
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    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 the "Customer Services Directory" on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the "
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P
PC
RQT7994-2P
Connections
Settings
Basic Operations
Before use
Operations
Reference
Table of contents
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.
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 26.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 27.
Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to set up the Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Listening caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connections
Home Theater connections
1. TV and DVD player
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
High picture quality connection
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DVD ANALOG 6CH connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bi-wiring connection
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using speaker terminal B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. AC power supply cord
. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other connections
DVD recorder . . . . . 9
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cable box or satellite receiver etc. . . . . . . . . . 10
CD player . . . . . . . 10
Tape deck
. . . . . . 10
Game player etc. . 10
Antennas . . . . . . . 11
The remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Settings
Receiver settings
-
Basic
. . . . . . 12
Settings
-
Test
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic
Operations
Basic operations
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operations
Control guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions
. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Receiver settings
-
Advanced
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The radio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multi control menus and factory settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Product Service
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warranty (U.S.A.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warranty (Canada)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
Model No.
SA-XR55
Operating Instructions
AV Control Receiver