Panasonic SH-FX71 User Manual

Designed for Panasonic Home Theater Sound Systems that are compatible with the SH-FX71.

Operating Instructions

Wireless System

Model No. SH-FX71

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:

The warranty can be found on page 13. Please return the product registration card (if included), or register via the internet at: www.panasonic/register

Canada: The warranty can be found on page 15.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

C Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Malaysia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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WARNING:

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC caution: To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception. Any changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

14) Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Accessories

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

User memo:

Accessories

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

___________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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.

MODEL NUMBER SH-FX71 SERIAL NUMBER

___________________________________

________________________________________

____________________________________

__________________________________

- If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2009. This may be subject to change.)

For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 14. For Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

∏ 1 Digital transmitter (RFAX1012)

∏ AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00021)

For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

∏ 2 Speaker cables

[REEX0992 (Blue), REEX0993 (Gray)]

Control reference guide

WIRELESS LINK indicator (B 9)

Unit on/off button (B 9)

Surround selector (B 8) I/D SET button (B 10) AC IN (B 8)

Speaker terminals (B 8)

Table of contents

∫ Top of the main unit

WIRELESS LINK

POWER

∫ Rear of the main unit

[Note]

≥ Place the main unit in a horizontal position with the top panel facing

upward.

≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the

main unit, position it with at least 5 cm (2

) of space on all sides.

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................... 3

Accessories ........................................................................................... 4

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

Use

Setup ..................................................................................................... 6

Connections ....................................................................................... 7

Making the wireless link ..................................................................... 9

Using the surround back speakers................................................... 10

Reference

Product service.....................................................................................11

Troubleshooting guide .......................................................................... 11

Specifications ...................................................................................... 12

Maintenance........................................................................................ 12

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).............. 13

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)............................................ 15

Control reference guide / Table of contents

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Setup

Wireless LAN: approx. 2m (6

/2 ft)

Cordless phone and other electronic devices: approx. 2 m (6

/2 ft)

Wireless system

To avoid interference, maintain the following distances between the wireless system and other electronic devices that use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band).

e.g.

Surround speaker cables (included) Surround speakers are not included.

Wireless system

Home theater unit

(with the digital transmitter)

Seating position

Preparation

≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate

operating instructions.

≥ Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are

complete.

Setup

[Note]

≥ Do not use the wireless system and digital transmitter inside a metal

cabinet or bookshelf.

≥ Do not attempt to connect any extra surround speakers to the home

theater unit.

≥ Place the wireless system within approximately 10 m (33 ft) from the

home theater unit.

The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication. When this happens, the wireless link indicator (“ [W] ” or an indicator) flashes on the home theater unit, and there will be a brief audio interruption coming from the surround speakers.

This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your home theater unit.

If the interference persists, try moving the other devices to another location outside the range of the wireless system, or move the wireless

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system nearer to your home theater unit.

∫ Wireless setup diagram

e.g. 5.1ch

LS: Surround (left), RS: Surround (right) ≥ Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating position.

e.g. 7.1ch (Using two units of the wireless system)

Surround speaker cables (included)

Surround speakers and surround back speakers are not included.

Wireless system

Home theater unit

(with the digital transmitter)

Seating position

Wireless system

T OP

LOOP

ANT GND

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER

Digital transmitter (included) Insert fully until you hear a click.

e.g.

Rear of the home theater unit

Connections

∫ Digital transmitter

Refer also to the operating instructions for your home theater unit.

Do not insert or remove while the home theater unit is on.

Setup

This placement offers 7.1-channel playback. Your home theater unit must be capable of 7.1-channel playback.

LS: Surround (left), RS: Surround (right)

≥ Place on the side of the seating position.

: Surround back (left), RB§: Surround back (right)

≥ Place behind the seating position, about 1 m (3 ft) higher than ear level.

§LB or SBL RB or SBR

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LB RB

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Setup

SPEAKERS ENCEINTES LS / RB LB / RS

SURR

I/D SET

AC IN

SURROUND (3 – 6 ) AMBIOPHONIQUES

L SIDERSIDE

SURR

L SIDE

R SIDE

SURR

L SIDE

R SIDE

Surround selector

Connecting the speakers to the wireless system

Connect to terminals of the same color.

Insert fully.

Speaker cable

For 5.1ch connection

SURROUND (LS): Blue SURROUND (RS): Gray

For 7.1ch connection

SURROUND (LS): Blue SURROUND BACK (LB): Gray

SURROUND (RS): Gray SURROUND BACK (RB): Blue

Selector setting for the left and right speakers

Selector setting for the left speakers

Selector setting for the right speakers

Impedance: 3 ≠ to 6 ≠ Speaker input power: 100 W (min)

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC power supply cord (included)

Connections

∫ Wireless system

Preparation

Setup

If the surround speaker cables (with a blue connector and a gray connector) have already been connected, disconnect the surround speaker cables from your home theater unit.

∫ AC power supply cord

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Making the wireless link

WIRELESS LINK

POWER

Unit on/off button [POWER C I, BÍ]

Use this button to turn the unit on and off.

C I: The unit is on.

BÍ: The unit is off.

WIRELESS LINK indicator Red: The unit is on and the wireless link is deactivated. Green: The unit is on and the wireless link is activated.

ST CT

≥ If the indicator is flashing, refer to

Troubleshooting guide (B 11).

e.g. Display on the home theater unit

≥ Refer also to the operating instructions for your home theater unit. ≥ When you enjoy 7.1-channel playback, refer also to “Using the surround back speakers” (B 10).

Turn on the wireless system.

Turn on your home theater unit.

The wireless link indicator on your home theater unit will be turned on.

≥

Start play on the home theater unit.

Conserving power

The wireless system consumes a small amount of power, even when it is off (approx. 0.2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

Setup

The type of the indicator varies according to the home theater unit.

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Setup

Use only a digital transmitter supplied with the SH-FX71.

Wireless system is originally paired to work with the digital transmitter that comes along with it. For the digital transmitter to work with the additional wireless system, pairing is necessary.

Pairing is necessary.

Wireless system

Home theater unit

Additional wireless system

e.g. After pairing



Use a pointed object.

Using the surround back speakers

By using 2 sets of SH-FX71, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback, making the surround speakers and surround back speakers wireless (B 7).

Setup

∫ Pairing

Preparation

≥ Make sure to connect the AC power supply cord of the additional

wireless system.

≥ Turn on the home theater unit and reduce the volume.

1 Turn on the additional wireless system. 2 While pressing the stop button (e.g. [∫]) on the home theater unit,

press the numbered button [2] on the remote control until “P” lights in the home theater unit’s display.

3 While “P” is displayed, press

[I/D SET] on the rear of the additional wireless system. ≥ The indicator on the additional

wireless system turns green.

≥ If “P” goes off before you press

[I/D SET], repeat step 2 and then continue the procedure.

4 While pressing the stop button on the home theater unit, press the

numbered button [2] on the remote control.

5 Turn off and on the additional wireless system.

≥ Make sure the indicator on the additional wireless system lights up

green.

[Note]

≥ If you should change the digital transmitter card, repeat the pairing

steps using the new digital transmitter.

≥ SH-FX71 cannot be used with SH-FX65, SH-FX67 or SH-FX70.

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≥ Keep the digital transmitter of the additional wireless system for later

use.

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