Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-bx500 Operating Instructions

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Convenient functions
Remote controlling sound effects / Convenient functions
Operations
Adjusting speaker volumes
Adjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other 
speakers in the seating area.
• Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “A” on.
• Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “
AB” on when bi-wire speakers 
are connected.
 

(If you select “SPEAKERS B” only, the test signal will not be output.)
1.  Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select an input source which is  not connected.
• Or stop the playback of connected equipment.
2.  Press [VOL  +, –] to adjust the volume range  
between –30dB and –35dB.
3.

 Press [–AUTO, TEST].
• Speakers are displayed in the following order.
SB LS SUBWRSCL R
SBR SBL LS SUBW
RSCL R
 
(If you connect one surround back 
speaker)
• Connected speakers output the test signal.
L : Front left, C : Center, R : Front right , RS : Surround right, SBR : Surround back 
r

ight, SBL : Surround back left, SB : Surround back (If you connect one surround 
bac

k speaker), LS : Surround left, SUBW : Subwoofer
How speakers are displayed
4.  Press [ e] [
r] to adjust the speaker v olume when the test 
signal is being output from the speaker to adjust.
• To shift the test signal output to next speaker, press [ q].
Adjustment range: –20 dB to +10 dB 
F

actory setting: 0 dB
SUBW only: 
MIN (minimum), 1 to 29, MAX (maximum) 
Factory setting: 20
5. Press [–AUTO, TEST] to finish.
6.  Lower the volume to the normal listening level using   [V

OL 
 +, –].
Note
• The front speakers cannot be adjusted with this operation. To adjust the front speaker 
volumes, press [VOL 
 +, –]. 
• T
o adjust the volume balance of left and right front speakers, see “Balancing front speaker  volume” ( ➔ page 35).
Silencing speakers temporarily
Press [MUTING].
• “MUTING ” flashes while muting is activated.
• Press the button again to cancel the operation.
• Muting is cancelled when y

ou turn the unit off or adjust the volume.
Displaying the current status
1.  Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
2.  Press [DISPLAY].
• The sound volume, SFC setting and Digital input (terminal name/format) scroll in turn across the display
.
• 
When the unit is receiving a dual audio signal, the reception status is displayed ( ➔  page 35).
• 
Preset channel number is also displayed when the preset channel is tuned ( ➔  page 48).
• 
When you press [DISPLAY] halfway in this process, the next item to the current display appears.
TV/VIDEO
ENTER
SUB MENUS
or
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Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM
”
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “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.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other 
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. 
“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. 
This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. 
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment suppor
 ting VIERA Link function.
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•
1 
You can select “Speaker Selection” (“Home Cinema” or “TV”).
 
Home Cinema:   This unit will be automatically tur ned on if it is in standby mode and the sound is from the speakers 
connected to this unit. You can also adjust the volume level by using the volume control buttons.
TV: TV speakers are active.
2  When you switch off the TV (VIERA), this unit automatically turns off.   
(This operation is unavailable when you set the input source as “FM ”, “AM ”, “CD ” or “OPTION P. ” on this unit.)
When VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatib
le recorder (DIGA) is connected with HDMI cable, the recorder (DIGA) 
also turns off.
Note
•  When you operate the TV (VIERA) such as selecting a channel this unit’s input selector will automatically switch to “ TV ”.
•  When you operate DVD recorder (DIGA), this unit’s input selector will automatically switch to “DVD R.”.
•  

To operate other functions, use this unit’s remote control.
You can enjoy the followings by using the remote control of TV (VIERA)
Connect your home theater equipment (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible VIERA television and DIGA DVD 
recorder) with an HDMI cable. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. 
Recommended part number:  RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.),   RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
This unit incor

porates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) or less.
You cannot enjoy TV sounds on this unit with only an HDMI cable. Connect TV to this unit with the optical fiber cable to 
enjoy TV sound.
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Connection
BI-WIRELF
HFLRFRONT A
FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND S URROUND BACK
OUT
IN IN
CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
OUT IN
IN
IN(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
(CABLE/SAT)
H
DMI 1 HDMI 2
HDMI 3
FRONT A FRONT BCENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
LRIN IN IN
IN
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUTIN IN IN
INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
(CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
PBPRIN
OUT OUT
IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
OUT
CENTERIN
ININFM ANT
A
M AN T
LOOPEXT
75Ω
RLRRLL
LOOP ANT
GND
VIDEO
OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
Class2 wiring SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω  / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE ) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) 6-8  Ω /  EACH SPEAKER (CHAQ UE)
AC  IN~
TV (VIERA)
Rear panel
HDMI INDigital audio  out (optical)
HDMI
OUT
DVD recorder  (DIGA)
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Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM
”
Operations
1  Switch on all your equipment.
2  Switch on your television (VIERA).
3  Switch television (VIERA) input to HDMI terminal that this unit is connected to.
4  Ensure that this unit’s input is set to “DVD R.” in order to view pictures from DVD recorder (DIGA) correctl
y.
Note
This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
• for the first time
• when adding or reconnecting equipment
• when changing setup
Setup
Set VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” to “OFF ” (
➔ page 40).
When not using this function
Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations
Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder (DIGA) and press  
[ONE TOUCH PLAY].
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.

  The speakers produce sounds after the unit is turned on and the input source for the unit 
switches to “DVD R. ”.
To adjust the volume: Press  [VOL  +, –].
Y
ou 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.)
SUB MENUS
ENTER
TV/VIDEO
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Using the sound menu
 Sound menu items
The display shown below indicates the sound menu items. Refer to each section for details.
“CH LEVEL”
“DUAL” “DRCOMP” “W. S.” “EXIT”  “BASS” “TREBLE” “BALANCE” 
(
➔  belo w) (
➔ belo w) (
➔ belo w) (
➔ page 35)
( ➔  page 35) (
➔ page 35) (
➔ page 35)
Adjusting the speaker level
You can adjust the speaker levels of the center speaker, surround speakers, surround back 
speakers and the subwoofer respectively.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.
2.  
Press [
e][
r ] to select “CH LEVEL ”, and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [
e][
r ] to select a speaker to adjust,  and press [OK] to 
confirm.
How speakers are displayed
C : Center, LS : Surround left, RS : Surround right, 
SBL : Surround back left, SBR : Surround back right,  
SB : Surround back (If you connect one surround back speaker), SUBW : Subwoofer
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to adjust the le vel, and press [OK] to confirm.
Adjustment range: 
C, LS, RS, SBL, SBR, SB (If you connect one surround back speaker);  
–20 dB to +10 dB 
SUBW; 
---, MIN, 1 to 29, MAX 
F
actory setting: 
C, LS, RS, SBL, SBR, SB (If you connect one surround back speaker); 0 dB 
SUBW; 20
5.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select  “EXIT ”, and press [OK] to 
finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Note
•  Select “--- ” to stop output from the subwoofer.
•  Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level is high. Reduce  the subwoofer level if this occurs.
•  When “MULTI CH PROCESSING” indicator is off, you cannot adjust speakers other than  the subwoofer.
Adjusting the bass
You can adjust the bass through this operation.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “BASS ”, and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] f
 or adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.
Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”, and press [OK] to 
finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Adjusting the treble
You can adjust the treble through this operation.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “TREBLE ”, and press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] f
 or adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.
Adjustment range: –10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”, and press [OK] to 
finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway.
TV/VIDEO
SUB MENUS
ENTER
Note
•  If you press buttons other 
than [ e][
r ][
w ][
q ], [OK] and 
[RETURN] while setting the 
sound men
 u, the sound menu 
operation will stop. To continue 
the operation, see pages 34 
and 35.
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Using the sound menu
Operations
Balancing front speaker volume
You can adjust the balance of the front speakers.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “BALANCE ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ w][
q ] f
 or adjustment, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
How speakers are displayed
L : Front left, R : Front right
Y

ou can adjust the balance by moving the bar on the 
screen left and right.
• As the bar on the screen approaches “L ”, the audio  output from speak

ers balances front left.
• As the bar on the screen approaches “R ”, the audio  output from speak

ers balances front right.
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”,  and press [OK] to finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or 
to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Note
•  The bar shows the current balance of the front speakers.
•  You cannot use this function when both “A” and “B” are off.
Changing the audio output 
(Dual 
program)
You can select audio output mode when playing back dual 
audio sources.
• You can check the dual audio status on the display 
(
➔ page 31).
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound  menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “DUAL ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select an audio mode
 , 
and press [OK] to confirm.
MAIN  : Main audio output
SAP  :
 Sub channel audio output
M+S  :
 Main and sub channel audio output
Factory setting:  MAIN
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”, 
and press [OK] to finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or 
to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Listening clearly at low volume
This function compresses the dynamic range of Dolby Digital 
contents.
Without affecting the sound field, the function makes spoken 
lines easier to catch at low volume by reducing the difference 
between the maximum and minimum sounds created by 
audio signals. This convenient function allows you to enjoy 
commercial sources late at night when you cannot produce big 
sounds.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “DRCOMP ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select a mode and press 
[OK].
OFF :
The softw are is played with the original dynamic range.
STANDARD :
The le

vel recommended for household viewing
MAX :
The maxim
 um allowable compression (recommended for 
night viewing)
Factory setting: OFF
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”,  and press [OK] to finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or 
to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Note
•  This function does not work when transmitted signal 
inf
ormation does not support it.
Using whisper mode surround
This function is effective only during surround playback.
This function enables the surround playback to be effective 
even when the volume is very low.
1.  Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound  menu.
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “W. S. ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “ON ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
OFF : For not using whisper mode surround
ON : For using whisper mode surround
F

actory setting: OFF
4.  Press [SOUND MENU] to select “EXIT ”,  and press [OK] to finish the setting.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or 
to cancel the setup in the halfway.
Note
•  This function is effective when Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6 or 
SFC is activated with 2-channel source input.
•  This function cannot be used when SPEAKERS A is turned  off.
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Using the setup menu
Basic operation
g Common operation for setup menu
Using the remote controlUsing the unit
To enter the 
SETUP Press and hold 
[OPTION POR

T, 
–SETUP] for about 
2 seconds. Press and hold 
[RETURN,
 –SETUP] 
for about 2 seconds.
To select items/
settings
(See below for menu 
items.)
Press [e][r] to 
select desired items 
or settings and press 
[OK] to confirm. T

urn [INPUT 
SELECTOR] to select 
desired items or 
settings and press 
[OK] to confirm.
To finish the 
settingPress [RETURN] 
several times to select 
“ E
XIT  ” and press [OK] 
to finish the setting.
•   The display returns to the 
pre
vious screen.
•  You can also select “EXIT ”  
b

y pressing [ e][
r ] while 
selecting the SETUP items
 .
Press [RETURN, 
–SETUP] several 
t

imes to select “ E
XIT ” 
and press [OK] to 
finish the setting.
•  The display returns to the  previous screen.
•  
You can also select “EXIT ” by 
turning [INPUT SELECTOR] 
while selecting the SETUP items.
To return to the 
pre vious display or 
to cancel the setup 
in the halfwa
 y
Press [RETURN]. Press [RETURN,   –SETUP].
g
 Setup menu items
The display shown below indicates the setup menu items. Refer to each section for details.
∗2 ∗1
“DIMMER” “TUNER” “SLEEP” “SPK SIZE” “DISTANCE”
“FILTER FRQ” “AUTO SETUP”“LR BI-WIRE”“SPKR IMP” “IN  ASSIGN”
“7.1CH VS” “WIRELESS”“INPUT MODE”“AUX LEVEL”“HDMI” 
“ATTENUATOR”“REMOTE”“SOUND DLY” “VOL MODE” “RESET”
“EXIT”
( ➔  page 37)(
➔  pages 48 and 49)(
➔  page 37) (
➔ page 37)
( ➔  page 38) (
➔ page 38) (
➔ page 38) (
➔ page 38)
( ➔  page 39) (
➔ page 39) (
➔ page 39) (
➔ page 39)
( ➔  page 40) (
➔ page 42) (
➔ page 40) (
➔ page 40) (
➔  page 37)
( ➔  page 39)
( ➔  page 40)
( ➔  page 40)
∗ 1 
 “TUNER ” appears only when the selector is set to “FM ” or “AM ” (
➔ pages 48 and 49).
∗ 2 
 “WIRELESS ” appears only when the digital transmitter is inserted (
➔ page 23).
ENTER
SUB MENUS
TV/VIDEO
WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
+
_MULTI CH
PROCESSING TrueHD
D+
DTS-HD MULTI CH
LPCM B I-AMP
SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
RETURN
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
SPEAKERS B
S VIDEO
VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
POWER
INPUT SELECTOR
RETURN-SETUP
OK
Note
•  If you press buttons other than 
[e ][
r ], [OK] and [RETURN] 
while setting, the setup men
 u 
operation will stop. To continue 
the operation, see pages 37 to 
40.
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Using the setup menu
Operations
Adjusting the brightness of the display
Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.
1.  To enter the SETUP (➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “DIMMER ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select the setting,
  and 
press [OK] to confirm.
Adjustment range:  DIMMER 1 (bright) to  DIMMER 3 (dim)
Factory setting:  DIMMER OFF
4. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
Note
•  Select “DIMMER OFF ” to cancel.
•  The br
ightness changes at the point of changing the setting. 
To confirm the setting, press [OK].
Using sleep timer
The unit automatically turns off when set time passes. This is a 
convenient function when going to bed, etc.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “SLEEP ” and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select the setting,
  and 
press [OK] to confirm.
Setting range: OFF, 30, 60, 90, 120 (minutes)
F
actory setting : OFF
4.  To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Note
• 
To cancel, select “OFF ”.
• “SLEEP” is displayed when the setting is complete.
• Once the sleep timer is set, the remaining time is displayed in  step 2.
•  To change the setting, set time again in step 3.
Setting speakers and their sizes
You can set connected speakers and their sizes manually.
Different ranges are played by different speakers. Size setting 
is necessary for reproducing sources, particularly their bass 
section, completely.
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “SPK SIZE ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select a speaker to set,
  
and press [OK] to confirm.
SUBW : Subwoofer, LR : Front speakers, 
C : Center speaker, S : Surround speakers, 
SB : Surround back speakers
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to c hange the setting, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
SUBW :  NO ; unconnected     YES ; connected
LR,  C, S : 
NONE ;  For speakers you haven’t connected (center or  surround 
 only). 
SMALL ; For speakers that cannot adequately reproduce  the 
 bass range. This setting is sufficient for most 
speakers if you are using a subwoofer. LARGE ; For speakers that can sufficiently reproduce the 
bass 
 range down to 20 Hz.
SB :
NONE  ;
 For speakers you haven’t connected.
1-SPK  ;
 If you connect one surround back speaker.
2-SPK ;
 If you connect two surround back speakers.
Factory settings:  SUBW ;  YES
  LR, C, S ;  SMALL
  SB

 ;  2-SPK
5. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
Note
• Set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies 
available for playback when speakers are set as “SMALL ”. 
The f

actory setting is 80 Hz ( ➔ page 38).
• See the note on page 51.
Setting distances
By adjusting the distance from each speaker (except the 
subwoofer) to the seating area, the sound delay time is 
automatically adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at 
the same time
 .
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “DISTANCE ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select a speaker to set,
  
and press [OK] to confirm.
L  : Front left,  R :  Front right,   C :  Center,  
L
S  :  Surround left, RS : Surround right,  
SBL : Surround back left, 
SBR :  Surround back right
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the distance and 
press [OK] to confirm.
Adjustment range:  1.0  to 45.0 ft (feet)
This unit is adjusted at 0.5 f
eet intervals.
Factory settings:  L, R ;  10.0 ft 
(feet)
  C ; 10.0 ft 
(feet)
  LS, RS ;  5.0 ft 
(feet)
  SBL, SBR ;  5.0 ft 
(feet)
5. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
Note
• Speakers whose polarity was automatically adjusted through 
the auto speaker setup ( ➔ pages 24 and 25) are displa
 yed 
with “– ” such as “L 3.0 – ”.
• 

When the speaker distance measured through the auto 
speaker setup ( ➔ pages 24 and 25) e
 xceeds 15 meters 
(45 feet), the distance is displayed as “OVER ”.
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Using the setup menu
Setting the lowpass filter
If the speaker sizes (➔ page 37) are set to “SMALL ”, make 
this setting.
The unit cannot reproduce the entire bass r
 ange when 
speakers are set as “SMALL ”. You can arrange the unit to 
pro

vide missing bass sounds through the subwoofer by setting 
the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available 
for playback.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “FILTER FRQ ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the lo
 wpass filter 
frequency, and press [OK] to confirm.
Lowpass  filter  frequency  for  sending  the  bass  range  to  the 
subwoofer:  40, 60, 80, 100,  120, 150, 200 (Hz)
F

actory setting:  80 (Hz)
4. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
Note
•  The setting made through these steps applies to all speakers 
set as “SMALL ”.
Changing auto speaker settings
To return speakers to factory settings
You can return settings made with the setup microphone to 
factory settings. (The “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator goes 
off when you perform this operation.)
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “AUTO SETUP ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “DEFAULT ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “YES ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
YES : For returning to factory settings
NO : For keeping auto settings
F

actory setting: NO 
• 

To cancel, select “NO ”.
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Setting the unit against automatic polarity 
adjustment
The unit judges polarity of certain properly connected speakers 
as opposite. When this happens, set the unit against automatic 
polarity adjustment and prevent polarity reversal.
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “AUTO SETUP ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “POLARITY ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
4.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “CHECK NO ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
CHECK YES : Normal auto speaker setup
CHECK NO : No automatic polarity adjustment
F

actory setting: CHECK YES
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Adjusting the high-frequency sound quality of 
the set frequency response
You can adjust the high-frequency sound quality set for your 
preference.
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “AUTO SETUP ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “EQ ADJUST ”,  
and press [OK] to confirm.
4.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select the setting,
  and 
press [OK] to confirm.
OFF : For not using a set frequency response.
SOFT : High-frequency adjustment is rather small.
NORMAL : High-frequency adjustment is medium.
HARD : High-frequency adjustment is rather big.
F

actory setting: NORMAL
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Making bi-wire setting
Make sure to select “YES ” when you connect the unit to bi-
wire speak
ers. The speakers do not produce adequate sounds 
unless you make this setting.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “LR BI-WIRE ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “YES ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
YES :  When bi-wire speakers are connected
NO :  When bi-wire speakers are not connected
F

actory setting: NO
4. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Setting the speaker impedance
Make this setting when the speaker impedance is low (4 
Ω).
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press 
[ e ][
r ] to select “SPKR IMP ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press 
[ e ][
r ] to select “4 OHMS ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
6 OHMS :  When the speak er impedance is normal
4 OHMS :   When the speak
 er impedance is low (4 
Ω)
F
actory setting: 6 OHMS
4.  To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Note
• If at least one speaker among connected speakers has the 
impedance of 4  Ω, set 
 “4 OHMS ”.
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Using the setup menu
Operations
Changing the input settings
You cannot assign one selector to the same type of two or more 
terminals. In this case, the selector set last becomes effective.
1.  To enter the SETUP (➔ page 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “IN ASSIGN ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the type of input 
terminal,

 and press [OK] to confirm.
HDMI3 (HDMI input 3), OPT1 (Optical input 1),  
OPT2 (Optical input 2), OPT3 (Optical input 3),  
CO

AX (Coaxial input), CMPV3 (Component Video input 3)
HDMI1, HDMI2, CMPV1 and CMPV2 are fix

ed to 
equipment beforehand and you cannot change the setting.
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the selector to assign, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
Allocatable selector:
HDMI3 : CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), GAME
OPT1,

 OPT2, OPT3, COAX :   D
VR (DVD recorder), BD P 
(Blu-r
ay Disc/DVD player), 
CBL, GAME, CD,
 TV
CMPV3 : CBL, GAME, VCR
Factory setting: 
HDMI3 : CBL, OPT1 : DVR, OPT2 : BD P, OPT3 : TV, 
COAX : CD, CMPV3 : CBL 
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change setting.
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ page 36)
Setting the placement positions for 
surround speakers
Set the positions for surround speakers during 7.1-channel 
virtual surround playback.
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ page 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select “7.1CH VS ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select setting, and press [OK] 
to confirm.
OFF :   When 7.1-channel surround playback 
effect is not used
SIDE SPK :   
When the surround speakers are placed 
almost next to the listening-viewing position
REAR SPK :    When the surround speakers are placed at  the back of the listening-viewing position
Factory setting :  SIDE SPK
4.  To finish the setting (
➔ page 36)
Setting wireless speakers
Selecting the use of wireless speakers as surround speakers or 
multi room speakers when connecting SH-FX67 (not included).
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select “WIRELESS ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the setting, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
MULTI ROOM :   When enjoying music in another room 
using the wireless speakers
SURR SPKR :   When using the wireless speakers as  surround left and r
 ight speakers
Factory setting:  SURR SPKR
4.  To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
• See page 27 for more details.
Setting input signals
Most sources can be played with “AUTO ” (factory setting).
Ho
wever, in the following cases, change the input signal 
detection setting.
• 
 When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, 
set to “PCM ” (PCM FIX).
• 

You can fix the signal type (digital, analog or PCM) supplied 
by such equipment as the DVD recorder and the Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player or make the unit identify the input signal type.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “INPUT MODE ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select a desired digital 
input terminal,
  and press [OK] to confirm.
TV, CBL (Cable box/Satellite receiver), DVR (DVD 
recorder), BD P (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player), CD, GAME 
4.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the method f or 
identifying input signals, and press [OK] 
to confirm.
AUTO :  Automatic detection (Taking priority in order of  HDMI, OPTICAL, COAXIAL)
ANLG : 
Fixes the input signal to analogDIG : Fixes the input signal to digital
PCM : PCM (from CDs) digital input fixed
Factory setting: AUTO
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change setting.
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
• When “CBL ”, “GAME ”, “TV ” and “CD ” are not assigned to 
the digital ter
minal such as  HDMI, OPTICAL and COAXIAL 
( ➔  left), only 
 “AUTO ” and “ANLG ” can be selected.
• “DIGITAL INPUT” stays on the display when you fix the input  signal as digital.
• 

“PCM” always appears on the display when PCM FIX is set.
•  “PCM FIX ” flashes on the display when the unit is in the PCM 
FIX mode and a non-PCM source is input through digital 
connections (optical, coaxial).
Adjusting input levels for external 
terminals
Make this setting when you feel the volume of the equipment
connected to external terminals is low.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “AUX LEVEL ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the input le
 vel, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
LEVEL LOW : Normal volume setting 
LEVEL HIGH : Setting when you want to raise the volume
Factory setting: LEVEL LOW
•  Make this setting when you feel the volume of the 
equipment connected to e
 xternal terminals is low.
4. To finish the setting (➔ pa ge 36)
Note
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Using the setup menu
Reducing standby power 
consumption (po
wer save mode)
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “HDMI ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “STNBY ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
4.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “OFF ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
OFF :  When you wish to reduce standby power 
consumption
ON :  
When you activate the standby through function 
( ➔  page 13) (standby power consumption becomes 0.8 
W in this setting)
When you select “OFF ”, the followings become applicable.
• Standby power consumption becomes 0.4 W.
  –   Standby through with HDMI connections does not work.
• VIERA Link ( ➔ pages 32 and 33) is cancelled when the 
unit is off

.
Factory setting: ON
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Setting VIERA Link to 
“OFF”
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “HDMI ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “CTRL ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
4.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “OFF ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
OFF : When you do not use VIERA Link function
ON : When you use VIERA Link function
Factory setting: ON
5. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Switching the attenuator
Switch the attenuator “ON ” when sounds become distorted 
while pla
ying an analog input source.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “ATTENUATOR ”, 
and press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “ON ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
OFF :  For switching the attenuator off
ON :  For switching the attenuator on
F

actory setting: OFF
4. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Adjusting the time lag by delaying 
audio output 

when pictures on TV 
arrives after sounds
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e]
 [
r ]  to select “
SOUND DLY  ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the setting,
  and 
press [OK] to confirm.
AUTO , OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 
200 (msec)
Factory setting: AUTO
Note
•  “AUTO ” can only be effective when connecting the unit  to an HDAVI Control 3 compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
( ➔  page 32). 
• 

 When connecting the unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA), which 
does not incorporate HDAVI Control 3, or other company’s 
TV, “AUTO ” setting automatically becomes “40 ” (msec).
4. To finish the setting ( ➔ pa ge 36)
Changing the volume display
You can change the volume display from dB value to numeric 
value.
1.  To enter the SETUP (
➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “VOL MODE ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.  Press [ e][
r ] to select the displa
 y, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
Numeric value display:  This mode displays the sound 
volume value in number from 0 to 
50. (Factory setting: 16 )
dB value display:  This mode displays the sound volume value in dB value. (Factory setting:  – 48dB )
Factory setting: dB value display 
4. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
• 
When you change the volume display, the sound volume 
retur ns to the factory setting.
Reset (factory settings)
The operation settings for the unit will be initialised to the 
settings made at the time of shipment.
1.  To enter the SETUP ( ➔ pa ge 36)
2.  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “RESET ”, and 
press [OK] to confirm.
3.
  Press [ e][
r ] to select 
 “YES ”, and press 
[OK] to confirm.
YES :  Choice for resetting
NO :   Choice against resetting
•  To cancel, select “NO ”.
Factory setting: NO
•  When you select “YES ”, the input is switched to “FM ”.
4. To finish the setting (
➔ pa ge 36)
Note
Note
Note
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