Panasonic SA-XR700 User Manual

Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver

Model No. SA-XR700

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.

EG GN

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Safety precautions

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

ENGLISH

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug

for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of
the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Safety precautions

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–– KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure

Figure

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B

Fuse cover

B

Fuse
(5

ampere)

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.
These conditions can damage the cabinet and other
components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the
unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock
or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit
from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these operating instructions
occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer
or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the
unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.

g Sales and Support Information

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

• E-mail: [e-mail]
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:30am-5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays)

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range
of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

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Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!

Until now...

With SA-XR700!

With SA-XR700!

With SA-XR700!

Until now...

Until now...

With SA-XR700!

Connections

Until now...

Until now...

Until now...

Until now...

We must
make speaker
settings...

Many different
cables were
necessary

Settings

Manual setting for
each speaker

With SA-XR700!

With SA-XR700!

With SA-XR700!

AB

Simple connections using
HDMI cables. (➡ page 7)

Speakers are set
with just one press.

(➡ page 10)

Automatic setting
with simple
operations!

Other connections

∗

are also possible.

ENGLISH

It’s
difficult.

Playback

Until now...

Until now...

How can we get
sound from speakers
behind us?

TM

HDAVI Control

Previous Home Theater systems required multiple
operations.

Remote control
operations for
surround playback

It’s easy.

With SA-XR700!

With SA-XR700!

Speakers provide surround
sound when you just play

When you connect the unit to your TV (VIERA) and DVD
recorder (DIGA) compatible with HDAVI Control

Press just one button and enjoy the Home Theater. (➡ page 13)

DVDs or receive TV
broadcast. (➡ page 12)

The

Home

Theater

begins.

Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!/Supplied accessories

One-touch
playback

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC mains lead

For continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

For continental Europe
(K2CQ2CA00002)

1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0007-L)

For the United Kingdom and Republic
of Ireland

(K2CT3CA00004)

1 AM loop antenna
(RSA0037)

For Australia and
New Zealand

(K2CJ2DA00010)

1 Antenna plug adapter

For the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
(K1YZ02000013)

1 Setup microphone
(L0CBAB000123)

For Australia and
New Zealand
(K2RC021B0004)

2 Batteries

Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of August

2006. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control
(EUR7662YS0)

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Table of contents

Before use

Caution for AC Mains Lead................................................... 2

ENGLISH

Safety precautions ................................................................ 2

Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!.................. 3

Supplied accessories............................................................ 3

Control guide......................................................................... 5

Quick guide

Step 1

Connect a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player

using HDMI cables ................................................. 7

Table of contents

Step 2

Connect speakers................................................... 8

Step 3

Set speakers and test speaker output

Detecting speakers automatically.................................10

Testing speaker output ..................................................11

Step 4

Watch DVDs or TV ................................................ 12

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control

Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations

™

)

Preparations

Connections

Connecting cables to video and audio terminals

(to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR)............................ 14

Connection with 21-pin scart cable
(For continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals

(to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player).....................................15

Connecting cables to component and audio terminals

(to use the TV and DVD recorder)...................................................16

Other connections

To enjoy TV with surround sound .......................................... 17

To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR........................ 17

To enjoy analogue sounds..................................................... 18

To enjoy high-quality analogue sounds using DVD-Audio discs

(DVD analogue 6-channel connections)............................................. 18

To connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. ... 19

To connect the unit to a CD player......................................... 19

To connect the unit to a video camera or game player etc.

Connecting speakers

To connect bi-wire speakers.................................................. 20

Making bi-wire setting......................................................................... 20

To connect a second pair of front speakers........................... 20

Connecting antennas.......................................................... 21

Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone...22

Basic operations

Enjoying the Home Theater.......................................24

Using SPEAKERS B ............................................................. 25

ADVANCED DUAL AMP........................................................ 25

BI-AMP .................................................................................. 25

Playing DVD-Audio (Enjoying DVD-Audio sources through
digital connections/Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH/

Enjoying high quality 2-channel analogue sounds) ............... 25

......13

........14

........ 19

Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control) .....................................28

Adjusting speaker volumes ....................................................29

Adjusting the subwoofer level.................................................29

Silencing speakers temporarily ..............................................29

Dimming the display light (Dimmer) .......................................29

Sound effects/Convenient functions

How to set up........................................................................30

Adjusting the bass..................................................................31

Adjusting the treble ................................................................31

Balancing front speaker volumes...........................................31

Changing the audio output (Dual program)............................31

Adjusting the brightness of the display...................................31

Sleep timer.............................................................................31

Settings

How to set up........................................................................32

Setting speakers and their sizes ............................................33

Setting distances....................................................................33

Setting the lowpass filter ........................................................33

Changing auto speaker settings
(To return speakers to factory settings/

Setting the unit against automatic polarity adjustment)..........34

Making BI-AMP settings (Cancelling BI-AMP
(using the triple amp mode)/Adjusting the balance/

Correcting the HF and LF difference).....................................34

Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP off .......................................34

Changing the digital input settings .........................................35

Setting input signals...............................................................35

Reducing standby power consumption

(power saving standby mode) ................................................35

Setting the unit against HDAVI Control ..................................35

Listening clearly at low volume ..............................................36

Switching the attenuator.........................................................36

Adjusting audio timing to video timing....................................36

RESET (factory settings)........................................................36

Using headphones .....................................................36

Audio signals and amp mechanism .........................37

The radio

Manual tuning.......................................................................38

AM allocation...................................................................................... 38

Preset tuning ........................................................................39

Presetting stations..................................................................39

Listening to preset stations ....................................................39

Reducing excessive noise.................................................................. 39

RDS broadcasts

Changing the display...........................................................40

Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.

Remote controlling a TV......................................................41

Remote controlling a VCR...................................................41

Remote controlling a DVD recorder ...................................42

Remote controlling a DVD player........................................43

Remote controlling a CD player..........................................43

Using two or more Panasonic equipment

(a mini component system, an AV amp etc.)..........................44

Entering a code to operate other equipment..........................44

Reference

Troubleshooting guide.........................................................45

Help message.......................................................................46

Specifications.......................................................................46

Maintenance .........................................................................47

Operations

Listening to surround sound

Dolby Pro Logic /NEO:6/SFC (Sound Field Control).... 26

Remote controlling sound effects/convenient functions

Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic ’s “MUSIC ” mode ................... 28

Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC ” mode ....................................... 28

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Control guide

y

INPUT SELECTOR

BI-AMP

SURROUND

ADVANCED DUAL AMP

AUTO SPEA

This unit

For selecting input sources
(á pages 12 and 24)

Standby indicator (^)

When the unit is connected to
the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby
mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on.

Standby/on switch [8]

Press to switch the unit from on
to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of
power.

For MENU operations
(á pages 30, 31, 38, 39 and 40)
For SETUP operations
(á pages 20, 32 to 36 and 44)

For switching the surround function
on and off (

á

pages 12 and 24)

Display

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

BI-AMP

SURROUND

ADVANCED DUAL AMP

-MENU/-SETUP

ENTER

SURROUND

RETURN

ENTER

-

MENU/-SETUP

SURROUND

RETURN

Lights on when ADVANCED DUAL AMP is on (á page 25)
Lights on when BI-AMP is on (á page 25)
Lights on during surround playback (á pages 12 and 24)

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

HDMI

L-AUDIO-R

SETUP MIC

SETUP MIC

SPEAKERS

AUTO DETECTOR

SPEAKERS

AUTO DETECTOR

TUNE

TUNE

AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUX

For tuning the radio and selecting
preset stations (

á

pages 38 and 39)

For selecting front speakers
(á pages 11, 12, 22, 24 and 25)
For detecting speakers
automatically (á page 10)

Lights on during the auto
speaker setup (á page 22)

Lights on while
communicating through
HDMI connections
(á page 12)

For adjusting volumes
(á pages 12 and 24)

For connecting headphones
(á page 36)

For connecting the setup
microphone (

á

page 22)

For connecting a video
camera etc. (á page 19)

ENGLISH

Control guide

Lights on when
2-channel mix is
functioning

2CH MIX

SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

A B

Displays front speakers in use

Remote control

Power button

For selecting tuner/
For switching FM or AM
(á page 38)

For inputting channels

TV (á page 41)
VCR (á page 41)
DVD recorder (á page 42)

For selecting a track or
chapter

DVD recorder (á page 42)
DVD player (á page 43)

For selecting a track

CD player (á page 43)

For inputting the station
frequency/
For selecting a channel

TUNER (á pages 38 and 39)

For dimming the display
light (á page 29)

For adjusting the subwoofer
level (á page 29)

For listening to surround
sounds (á pages 26 to 28)

Radio display Sleep timer indicator

TUNED

MONO ST

RDS

PS

PTY

General displa

For switching an input
source on and off/

RECEIVER

SYSTEM

TUNER

BAND

AV

TV

VCRCD

RECORDER

DVD

PLAYER

BD/DVD

ANALOG 6CH

CH

Source switching/
Switching remote control
modes (á pages 41 to 44)

For playing DVD-Audio
sources on 6 channels
(á page 25)

For selecting a channel

TUNER (á page 39)
TV (á page 41)
VCR (á page 41)
DVD recorder (á page 42)

For adjusting volumes
(á pages 13 and 29)

For operating other
equipment
(á pages 13 and 41 to 43)

For silencing speakers
temporarily (á page 29)

For confirming speaker
output (á page 11)/
For auto speaker setup
using the setup microphone

SLOW/SEARCH

C

U

H

O

P

L

DIMMER

EFFECT

AUTO

TEST

VOLUME

-/- -

PLAY

MANUAL SKIP

A

Y

F

U

TV

VOL

TV/AV

MUTING

N

C

T

I

O

N

S

DIRECT

0

TUNING

DISC

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

DRIVE SELECT

T

E

N

O

U

N

E

R

M

O

T

P

A

O

G

I

T

V

A

N

T

ENTER

C

E

R

I

D

SUB MENU RETURN

SUBWOOFER

OFF

LEVEL

NEO : 6

SFC

MUSIC MOVIE

(á page 22)/
For adjusting speaker
volumes (á page 29)

M

Unit display Lights on when PCM FIX is selected

DTS 96/24DTS

cm

kHz
MHz

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL EX

SLEEP

Frequency unit indicators

-ES

PCM

EX

Input signals (digital audio)
(á page 37)

Batteries

Press on the tab to open.

(R6/LR6, AA)

Place this side in before the other side
when you close.

• Insert so the poles (( and )) match those in the
remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

Use

Remote control signal sensor

About 7 meters or less when you
sit directly in front of the signal
sensor (Exact distance depends
on angles).

Transmission window

Caution

• Do not place an object between the signal sensor
and the remote control.

• Do not place the signal sensor under direct sunlight
or the strong light of an inverter fluorescent lamp.

• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s
sensor free from dust.

When you set the unit in a cabinet

The remote controlling range may decrease
depending on the thickness or colours of glass
cabinet doors.

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Quick guide

This section introduces basic connection, setting and playback methods for enjoying the Home Theater.

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

ENGLISH

• 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

1

Using HDMI connections, you can easily
enjoy high-quality pictures and sounds.

To make HDMI connections, you need an HDMI terminal on both
your TV and DVD recorder (DVD player).

Quick guide

Step

2

When one of the two or both equipment lacks an HDMI terminal:
You can connect cables to S video terminals (
You can connect cables to component terminals (

á page 15).

á page 16).

You can connect cables to video terminals (in the absence of
component or S video terminals) (

Connect speakers (á

á page 14).

page 8)

サラウンド

スピーカー決定

・メニュー−初期設定

ＡB

戻る

自動検出

(á page 7)

外部入力測定マイク

引‑開

W

Step

3

You install and connect speakers in this step.

サラウンド

スピーカー決定

・メニュー−初期設定

ＡB

戻る

自動検出

Set speakers and test speaker output (á page 10)

Using automatic speaker detection, you can
easily set speakers.

After speakers are set, you can confirm audio output using the test
signal.

外部入力測定マイク

引‑開

W

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Step

4

Watch DVDs or TV (á page 12)

You can enjoy DVDs with surround sound.

外部入力測定マイク

サラウンド

スピーカー決定

・メニュー−初期設定

戻る

引‑開

W

ＡB

自動検出

Step

Connect a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables

1

Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)

Video and Audio cable Audio cable

HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.)

[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.]

.

Stereo phono cable

White
Red

ENGLISH

(L)
(R)

TV

HDMI

(AV IN)

AUDIO OUT

(R) (L)

You need a stereo phono cable for
enjoying TV with surround sound.
See “To enjoy TV with surround sound”
(á page 17) for making digital
connections (using an optical cable).

Rear panel

75

(TV/STB)

(DVD RECODER)

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

DVD player
(BD player)

LOOP EXT

DIGITAL IN

(BD/
DVD PLAYER)

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

LOOP ANT
GND

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

AM ANTFM ANT

(CD)

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

BD/

DVD RECORDER

DVD PLAYER

L

R

HDMI

(AV OUT)

(DVD RECORDER) IN

IN IN IN IN IN

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

IN IN IN IN

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

CD DVD 6CH IN

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

VIDEO

OUT

BD/

DVD RECORDER

DVD PLAYER

FRONT

DVD RECORDER

AUDIO

HDMI

(AV OUT)

TV/STBVCR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND

LF HF

BI-WIRE

R L R LRLRL

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

Y

PB PR

TV MONITOR OUT TV / STB INDVD RECORDER IN

YYPB PR PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

DVD recorder

SURROUND BACK

AC IN

HDMI connection

The HDMI input terminal on the unit’s rear is made to specifications that presume connection of a DVD recorder/DVD player.
When other equipment is connected, sounds may not come out of the unit, or pictures shown on the equipment (TV) connected to
the HDMI output terminal may be disrupted.
In such cases, see page 19 and make connections other than HDMI.

Quick guide

You can hear DVD sounds from speakers on the TV when you turn off the unit connected in the way shown above (standby
through function). This convenient function enables you to enjoy DVDs late at night.

Note

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

• The HDMI cable enables you to transmit digital audio and video signals using a single cable. You can also transmit control signals
using HDMI connections.

• The unit complies with CPPM

∗1

. 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∗2 (1080p) pictures. They prevent picture
degradation.
∗2 1125p (1080p): a progressive (non-interlace) scanning system that sends 1,125 scan lines every 1/60 second.

• The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals (á pages 14 to 17) for
connection.

When the HDMI terminal does not exist on your TV, DVD recorder (DVD player) or both

You can connect cables to S video terminals. See page 15.
You can connect cables to component terminals. See page 16.
You can connect cables to video terminals. See page 14.

Move on to “Connect speakers”
(á page 8) in the Quick guide.

Connect a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables

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Step

Connect speakers

2

ENGLISH

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 33) or perform steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup
microphone” (á page 22) when you cannot install speakers the same distance away.

Example: Front speakers (2), center speaker (1), surround speakers (2), surround back speaker(s)

(1 or 2) and subwoofer

This is a placement suited for playing 6.1-channel sources
(Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES materials).
This placement offers 7.1/6.1-channel playback of 2-channel
and 5.1-channel sources with the aid of Dolby Pro Logic ,
NEO:6, and SFC technology.

Quick guide

Front speaker (left)

Center speaker

Front speaker (right)

Surround speaker (right)

Subwoofer

Surround back speaker
(right)

Connect speakers

Surround speaker (left)

Surround back speaker (left)

Front speakers (left, 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 the speaker at the seating area.
When you do not install the center speaker, sound assigned to it is distributed to front speakers and output from them.

Surround speakers (left, right)

Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area.
When you do not install surround speakers, sound assigned to them is distributed to front speakers and output from them.

Surround back speakers (left, right)

Place behind the seating area, about 1 meter higher than ear level.
When you do not install any surround back speaker, sound assigned to them is distributed to surround speakers or front speakers and
output from them.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV.

Surround back speaker
(one speaker only)

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How to connect speaker cables

12

Speaker terminals

Remove the vinyl covering the tips
of speaker cords by twisting it off.

• Connect speaker cords properly to terminals after making
sure left and right, and ( and ). Improper connections may
cause the unit to develop problems.

• Do not short-circuit speaker cords. The action may damage
circuits.

Note

Speaker impedance
Front A: 4 to 16 Ω
Center: 6 to 16 Ω
Surround: 6 to 16 Ω
Surround back: 6 to 16 Ω

Use the terminal for the left speaker when you
connect one surround back speaker only.

Front speakers

(R) (L)

Surround speakers

(R) (L)

Center

speaker

ENGLISH

Surround back

speakers

(R) (L)

Rear panel

75

(DVD RECODER)

(TV/STB)

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

LOOP EXT

DIGITAL IN

(BD/
DVD PLAYER)

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

AM ANTFM ANT

(CD)

LOOP ANT
GND

Monaural
connection
cable

Active
subwoofer

Speaker cable

FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND

LF HF

BI-WIRE

R L R L RLRL

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

BD/
DVD PLAYER

L

R

(DVD RECORDER) IN

IN IN IN IN IN

DVD RECORDER

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

IN IN IN IN

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

CD DVD 6CH IN

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

VIDEO

OUT

BD/
DVD PLAYER

DVD RECORDER

FRONT

DVD RECORDER

AUDIO

TV/STBVCR

A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

Y

PB PR

TV MONITOR OUT TV / STB INDVD RECORDER IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER

YYPB PR PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

(6-16 Ω EACH SPEAKER)

SURROUND BACK

AC mains lead
(included)

To household
mains socket

FOR THE
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Insertion of connector
(Except the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type
of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in
the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.

UNITED KINGDOM

AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ONLY

Appliance inlet

Approx. 6 mm

Quick guide

AC IN

Connect speakers

Connector

Connect AC mains lead after all other cables and cords are connected.

• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC mains lead from any other type of equipment with this unit.

• The unit’s settings remain effective after the AC mains lead is removed from the household mains socket.

Note

Do not forget to take steps instructed in “Set speakers and test speaker output” (á page 10) or “Auto speaker setup using the setup
microphone” (á page 22) after connecting a new speaker.

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DRIVE SELECT

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SUB MENU RETURN

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SUBWOOFER

TV

LEVEL

EFFECT

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SFC

MUSIC MOVIE

MUTING

TV/AV

DIMMER

-/- -

DISC

DIRECT
TUNING

TEST

AUTO

Set speakers and test speaker output

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ENGLISH

The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically.

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

AUTO DETECTOR

SPEAKERS

AUTO DETECTOR

AB

AUTO DETECTOR

TUNE

TUNE

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

AUX

HDMI

S VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUX

“ ”

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

BI-AMP

SURROUND

ADVANCED DUAL AMP

-MENU/-SETUP

ENTER

SURROUND

RETURN

ENTER

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MENU/-SETUP

SURROUND

RETURN

Detecting speakers automatically

SETUP MIC

SETUP MIC

Quick guide

1

To turn the unit on

Press

8

To check the speaker

2

Set speakers and test speaker output

presence

SPEAKERS

Press simultaneously.

Automatic speaker detection starts.

(e.g.)

AB

AUTO DETECTOR

• The standby indicator “^” goes off when
you turn the unit on.

The unit checks the center speaker, surround
speakers, surround back speakers and the
subwoofer in that order.
(The connection status for front speakers is always
present.)

The display shows the number of detected speakers
(excluding the subwoofer).

The display shows connected speakers.

When automatic detection is finished, the display
returns to the original.

Note

“WARNING ” messages may appear on the display depending on detection results.

• Automatic detection does not work well depending on speakers and cables.
Make speaker settings manually in such cases (á page 33).

• These settings remain effective after the unit goes off.
The unit considers seven speakers and one subwoofer are connected to the unit (keeps factory settings) unless you perform these steps.

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• Perform the above steps when you connect a new speaker.

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How speakers are displayed

L : Front left C : Center R : Front right S : Surround
SB : Surround back W : Subwoofer

The right surround back speaker was detected, but the unit did not detect the left surround back
speaker. Use the terminal for the left speaker when you connect one surround back speaker only
(á page 9).

The unit did not detect left and right surround speakers.
Connect surround speakers as well when you connect surround back speakers to the unit.

The unit did not detect one of the two surround speakers.
Check speaker connections.

Testing speaker output

Confirm audio output using the test signal after speakers are set.

ENGLISH

1

2

To select “SPEAKERS A”

Press to switch “ ” on.

SPEAKERS

A

A

To test speaker output

Press

• Adjust the volume of front speakers to the normal
listening level.

• The test signal is output from one speaker at a
time for two seconds in the order shown below.

or

(When you connect one surround back speaker)

AUTO

TEST

SBR SBL LS SWRSCLR

SB LS SWRSCLR

When only the SPEAKERS A
setting is selected

SPEAKERS

A

• If you select SPEAKERS B only, the test signal will not be
output.

Speaker

How speakers are displayed

L : Front left C :Center R : Front right
RS : Surround right LS : Surround left
SBR : Surround back right SBL : Surround back left
SB : Surround back

(When you connect one surround back speaker)

SW

: Subwoofer

When SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B settings are
selected

SPEAKERS

A B

Quick guide

Set speakers and test speaker output

To stop the test signal

3

• Unconnected speakers do not output the test signal.

• Check connections and perform automatic speaker detection once again when a connected speaker does not output the test signal.
(á pages 9 and 10)

• When bi-wire speakers are connected (á page 20), press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ ” on.

Press

Note

To make detailed settings

To make various settings automatically

To set speakers the way you like

AUTO

TEST

A B

SPEAKERS

BI-WIRE

A B

With the supplied setup microphone, the unit sets speaker distances, polarity, size,
lowpass filter, frequency and levels automatically (á page 22).

“Adjusting speaker volumes” (á page 29)
“Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 33)
“Setting distances” (á page 33)
“Setting the lowpass filter” (á page 33)

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ENGLISH

Step

Watch DVDs or TV

4

INPUT SELECTOR

Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and others).

Quick guide

1

To turn the unit on

Press

The “SURROUND” indicator lights on
(factory setting).

8

To select “SPEAKERS A”

2

Press to switch “ ” on.

SPEAKERS

A

To select “DVR ”, “BD/DVD ”

Watch DVDs or TV

3

or “TV/STB ”

INPUT SELECTOR

Turn

“ ”

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

“SURROUND”

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

BI-AMP

SURROUND

ADVANCED DUAL AMP

SPEAKERS

-MENU/-SETUP

-

MENU/-SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

SURROUND

TUNE

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AUTO DETECTOR

SPEAKERS

TUNE

AUTO DETECTOR

• The standby indicator “^” goes off when you turn the unit on.

A

A

SPEAKERS

A

HDMI

“

”

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

HDMI

AUX

S VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUX

You can also select the input source using the
remote control (á page 5).

VOLUME

SETUP MIC

SETUP MIC

Note

• Select the connected terminal when the
names of the terminal and equipment you wish
to use for playback do not match.

Watch DVDs or TV

4

• The “HDMI” indicator lights on while
communicating through HDMI connections.

To adjust the volume

5

VOLUME

Turn

To finish watching

Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8] to turn the unit to standby.

Note

Playback modes switch between 2-channel stereo and surround each time you press [SURROUND].
The “SURROUND” indicator is off during 2-channel stereo playback.

When you play back sources using a CD player and other equipment

Volume range:

– – dB (minimum),
– 79dB to 0dB (maximum)

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See page 24.

™

VIDEO

CD DVD 6CH IN

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

AUDIO

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN IN

IN IN IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

FRONT

IN IN IN IN IN

TV/STBVCR

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

(DVD RECORDER) IN

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S VIDEO

IN

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SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DRIVE SELECT

MANUAL SKIP

ENTER

-/- -

DISC

DIRECT
TUNING

Control with HDMI (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.

1 Connect the unit to a Panasonic TV

(VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) under
HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable.

(It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s
HDMI cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables
cannot be utilized.)

2 Make settings in the menu for the TV

(VIERA) to activate linked HDAVI Control

DVD recorder

(DIGA)

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Rear panel

TV (VIERA)

operations.

3 Perform the following steps to make sure

the unit accurately identifies connected
equipment.

1) Turn all equipment on.

2) Switch the TV (VIERA) off and then put it
back on.

3) Switch the unit’s input to “DVR ” and make
sure the TV (VIERA) correctly shows
pictures.

(Take these steps after changing connections
or settings.)

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You need a stereo phono cable for enjoying
TV with surround sound.

HDMI
(AV IN)

AUDIO

(L)

OUT

(R)

ENGLISH

Quick guide

)

TM

Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations

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Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder (DIGA) and press

The following operations are automatically performed when you just press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].
1 The DVD recorder goes on and starts playing back the recorded media in the selected drive (e.g.

HDD, DVD) .

2 The TV goes on and the TV input changes.
3 Surround playback starts after the unit is turned on and the input source for the unit switches to

“DVR ”.

VOLUME

To adjust the volume: Press

You can also adjust the volume on your TV (VIERA)’s remote control.
(A message informing the action appears on your TV while you adjust the volume.)

• Press [u SKIP] to start playing a DVD disc or a recorded TV program again when playback does
not start from the beginning.

• Only this unit turns off when you shut it down. Other connected equipment compatible with HDAVI Control stay on.

• Audio output automatically switches to speakers on your TV (VIERA) when you turn the unit off.
Audio output from the DVD recorder (DIGA) switches from speakers on the TV (VIERA) to speakers connected to the unit when you
turn the unit on.

• This unit goes from off to on, and speakers connected to this unit start making audio output when you set the TV (VIERA) to output
sounds from the unit.

• This unit automatically goes off when you switch your TV (VIERA) off. (This operation is unavailable when you set the input source as
“TUNER ” or “CD ” on this unit.)

• (For Australia and New Zealand) Only this unit turns off when you shut it down. Other connected equipment compatible with HDAVI
Control stay on.

• The input for the unit switches automatically to “DVR ” when a source is played back on the DVD recorder.

• When pictures arrive after sounds, select “ON ” in “Adjusting audio timing to video timing” (

• To set the unit against HDAVI Control, see page 35.

Note

á

Enjoying sounds from the TV

The input source for the unit switches to “TV/STB ” when you select a TV channel or operate the TV in other ways (á page 41).

page 36).

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Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control

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Connections

(CD)

VIDEO

CD DVD 6CH IN

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

Y

TV

AUDIO

LOOP EXT

AM ANTFM ANT

DIGITAL IN

(BD/
DVD PLAYER)

(DVD RECODER)

(TV/STB)

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

LOOP ANT
GND

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN IN

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

FRONT

IN IN IN IN IN

TV/STBVCR

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

(DVD RECORDER) IN

R

L

S VIDEO

75

A OR B / BI-

VIDEO

CD DVD 6CH IN

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

AUDIO

EXT

XIAL2

LOOP ANT
GND

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN IN

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

FRONT

IN IN IN IN IN

TV/STBVCR

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

(DVD RECORDER) IN

R

L

S VIDEO

A

Connecting cables to video and audio terminals (to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR)

ENGLISH

Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)

Video cable Scart cable

Video connection cable

Optical fiber cable

Connections

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
in “Changing the digital input
settings” (á page 35).

21-pin scart cable

Use when connecting equipment with a 21-pin scart
terminal.

Audio cable

Coaxial cable Stereo phono cable

VIDEO IN

• To enjoy TV with surround sound,
make additional connections
instructed on page 17.

TV

Rear panel

White
Red

(L)
(R)

How to connect the optical
fiber cable

Insert the cable after
making sure shapes
match.

Do not sharply bend the
optical fiber cable.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL)

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL)

DVD player
(BD player)

Note

• The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only.

• See page 19 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.

Connection with 21-pin scart cable (For continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

AV

AV

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DVD recorder

DVD player
(BD player)

VIDEO

OUT

(R) (L)

AUDIO OUT

DVD recorder VCR

Rear panel

AV

VIDEO

OUT

TV

Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals

(CD)

VIDEO

CD DVD 6CH IN

SUBWOOFER

BD/DVD/ VCR TV/STB

Y

TV

AUDIO

LOOP EXT

AM ANTFM ANT

DIGITAL IN

(BD/
DVD PLAYER)

(DVD RECODER)

(TV/STB)

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2

LOOP ANT
GND

(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN IN

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SUBWOOFER SURROUND

FRONT

IN IN IN IN IN

TV/STBVCR

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

DVD RECORDER

TV MONITORTV MONITOR

TV/STB

CENTER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

BD/
DVD PLAYER

(DVD RECORDER) IN

R

L

S VIDEO

75

A OR B / BI-

(to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player)

Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)

Video cable

S VIDEO connection cable

Audio 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
in “Changing the digital input
settings” (á page 35).

Coaxial cable

S VIDEO

IN

• Turn off all equipment before making any
connections.

• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless
otherwise indicated.

• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
operating instructions.

ENGLISH

Connections

• To enjoy TV with surround
sound, make additional
connections instructed on
page 17.

TV

How to connect the optical
fiber cable

Insert the cable after
making sure shapes
match.

Do not sharply bend the
optical fiber cable.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL)

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

Rear panel

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL)

DVD player

DVD recorder

(BD player)

Note

• The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only.

• See page 19 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.

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