Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-bx500 Operating Instructions

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Other information
Reference
Notes on Speaker size
LARGE
Speakers that can sufficiently reproduce enough bass range.
SMALL
Speak
ers that do not satisfy the requirements for LARGE 
speakers. Enough bass range can be produced, if you install 
the subwoofer.
You can perform steps instructed in “Setting speakers and their 
sizes” ( ➔ page 37) to change speak
 er sizes set automatically.
Notes on Lowpass filter
• When the speaker size is “SMALL ”, the unit cannot 
sufficiently reproduce the bass r
ange.
• You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to the  playback frequency range and arrange the unit to output the 
missing bass range from the subwoofer.
Notes on “SPEAKERS B”
• Playback is in 2-channel stereo when you select SPEAKERS B only.
• 

If a surround source is played back when only SPEAKERS B  
is selected, 

“2CH MIX” is displayed on the display.
• 

Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 
channels when you make ANALOG 8CH connections.
• If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are set  automatically irrespectiv
 e of settings selected in “Setting 
speakers and their sizes” ( ➔ page 37).
 

Speaker size:  “LARGE ” 
 

Subwoofer:  “NO ” (Bass is output from the front speakers.)
• 

Settings made through the auto speaker setup ( ➔ pages 24 
and 25) are cancelled.
Notes on “BI-AMP”
This function activates automatically when you play analog 
audio sources or 2-channel PCM signals through bi-wire 
connections

.
• The unit takes advantage of the front speaker and the  surround back speaker amps, and drives the speakers’ high-
frequency and low-frequency ranges separately when this 
function is on.
• Press [SURROUND] off ( ➔ page 29).
• You cannot use BI-AMP with analog 8-channel connections.
• 
 The “BI-AMP” indicator stays on while BI-AMP is at work 
( ➔  page 6).
This unit
Front left (L)
Surround left (LS)
Surround bac k left (SBL)
Front right (R)
Surround right (RS)
Surround back right (SBR) Front left (L)
Front right (R)
 
Bi-wire speakers
Note for analog 8-channel 
connections
Make the setting on equipment that matches the Blu-ray Disc/ 
DVD player.
Note for speaker detection and size 
setting
 When you set the front speakers (“L ”, “R ”) as “LARGE ”
•  The subwoofer also makes audio output in the bass range when 
you perform stereo playback of analog and PCM sources.
• The subwoofer sends out only the LFE (low frequency 
eff ect channel) signal contained in 2-channel Dolby 
Digital or DTS sources when you play them in stereo.
•  The following are set automatically. 
W

hen you set “ LR ” to “ SMALL ”, “SUBW  ” is set to “ YES ”. 
W

hen you set “ SUBW ” to “NO ”, “LR  ” is set to “ LARGE ”.
•  “SB ” does not appear when “S ” is set to “NONE ”.
•  The “SB ” size becomes the “S ” size because the unit 
does not off

er “SB ” size setting.
•  When you change the number of connected speakers, 
settings made with the setup microphone are cancelled  
( ➔  pages 24 and 25).
• See “Notes on Speaker size” ( ➔ left) f
 or more details.
Notes on “Playing an iPod on this 
unit”
Compatible iPod for this unit
Name
Memory size
iPod touch 8 GB, 16 GB
iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4 GB, 8 GB
iPod classic 80 GB, 160 GB
iPod nano 2nd generation 
(aluminum) 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB
iPod 5th generation (video) 60 GB, 80 GB
iPod 5th generation (video) 30 GB
iPod nano 1st generation 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
iPod 4th generation (color 
display) 40 GB, 60 GB
iPod 4th generation (color 
display) 20 GB, 30 GB
iPod 4th generation 40 GB
iPod 4th generation 20 GB
iPod mini 4 GB, 6 GB
* Compatible iPod correct as of May 2008.
• Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod.
• Audio/video cannot be recorded or transmitted to iPods or 
vice versa via this unit.
• Panasonic makes no warranty over iPod data management.
• For more information, refer to the operating instructions for  iPod.
• The contents of the operating instructions and those displayed  on iPod may differ partially, but this will not fundamentally 
affect use of music playback.
Note
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Glossary
Analog
Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of 
general equipment is called analog audio.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded 
Media)
This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file 
copy of DVD audio.
Decoder, Decode
Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is 
encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal. This process 
is called Decode.
Deep Color
This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) 
technology that can reproduce greater color gradation (4096 
steps) when connected to a compatible TV.
You can enjoy exceptionally rich, natural-looking colors, with 
smooth, detailed gradation and minimal color banding.
[A lower color gradation (256 steps), without deep color, will be 
reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support deep 
color.]
Digital
DVD recorders, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, and CD players are 
usually equipped with digital output terminals. Connect through 
the digital terminal to enjoy digital surround systems such as 
Dolby Digital and DTS.
Dolby Digital
Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby 
Laboratories, Inc. Compatible with surround sound as well as 
2-channel stereo sound.  With this technology, you can keep 
massive amount of audio data efficiently.
Dolby Digital +
Improved version of Dolby Digital. It offers higher-audio 
quality, support for multi-channel (5.1-channel and more) and 
increased bitrates.
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Improved version of Dolby Digital. You can playback 6.1-channel 
sound by adding surround center to 5.1-channel compatible 
with Dolby Digital.
Dolby Pro Logic /Dolby Pro Logic x
This technology converts any 2-channel source recorded 
including Dolby surround into 5.1/7.1 or 6.1-channel sound with 
more realistic sound effects. You can enjoy old movies recorded 
in conventional 2-channel sounds (excluding monaural sounds) 
as they are converted to dynamic 5.1/7.1 or 6.1-channel sound.
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is an advanced version of MLP lossless method 
used for DVD audio. This is a high-quality audio method which 
enables complete playback of audio data made through a 
mastering studio.
Dolby TrueHD can only be used for Blu-ray Disc, etc, but is not 
applicable to DVD audio format.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Surround system used in most movie theaters. Separation 
works well between channels, resulting in realistic surround 
effects.
DTS 96/24
This is higher-quality DTS with 96 kHz/24 bit and used for 
DVD-Video. 48 kHz/24 bit playback is possible on systems 
incompatible with DTS 96/24 due to backward compatibility.
DTS-ES
Improved version of DTS. You can playback 6.1-channel sound 
by adding surround center to 5.1-channel.
DTS-HD
Audio technology enhanced in sound quality and functions 
based on DTS (used at movie theaters). You can playback 
DTS-HD sound as DTS on conventional AV amplifiers due to 
backward compatibility.
Depending on the encoding methods and bitrates, DTS is 
classified into three types: DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD 
High Resolution Audio and DTS Digital Surround.
The format itself supports up to 2048 channels, but the 
maximum number of channels for next-generation DVD (Blu-ray 
Disc, etc.) is 8ch (7.1ch).
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of 
sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and 
the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI enables you to transmit digital audio and video signals 
using a single cable.
You can also transmit control signals using HDMI connections.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
This is one of the PCM methods and the uncompressed audio 
signal encoded digitally. This method is used for music CD, etc. 
Multi-channel LPCM signals used for Blu-ray Disc, DVD audio, 
etc. enable playback with higher-sound quality.
Optical
Using optical fiber cable for digital signal input/output from 
DVD, CD, etc., provides better sound quality for playback or 
recording compared to analog.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
This is one of the methods that enables analog sounds to be 
converted to digital sounds. 
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound 
wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits 
(digital encoding).
Sampling frequency is the n
umber of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean faithful reproduction of the 
original sound.
Surround signal
Audio signal made up with front speakers, center speaker and 
surround speakers.
x.v.Color
This is a name of products compliant with ISO Standard for 
wider color space: “xvYCC”.
1080p
This is one of the digital hi-vision images.
1080 is the number of effective scanning lines that constitute 
the actual screen. This enables every detail to be beautifully 
expressed. Images are less flickered with progressive method 
that scans in order from the top.
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Error messages
MessageCause/countermeasure
1
U701 The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright 
protection technology.
2U703Should anything unusual happen using an HDMI connection:
Consult your dealer if the sign remains on the display after these steps.
•  Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
•  Pull out the HDMI cable then reinsert it.
•  Reduce the number of equipment connected in series to the HDMI terminal if exceeding 2 
units
 .
3U704 The unit has received a signal for a picture format that is incompatible with the HDMI connection. 
Check the settings of the connected equipment.
4
REMOTE 1
      or
REMO

TE 2 Match the modes on the main unit and the remote control.
5CANCEL MUTING 
FUNCTION
Muting is on.
Press [MUTING] on the remote control to cancel the function (
➔ page 31).
6NO C AND LS/RS 
SPEAKERS Center and surround speak
 ers are set as absent. Change their setting to present (
➔ page 37).
7NO LS/RS  
SPEAKERS Surround speak
 ers are set as absent. Change their setting to present (
➔ page 37).
8NO LS/RS AND SBL/
SBR SPEAKERS Surround and surround bac
 k speakers are set as absent. Change their setting to present 
( ➔  page 37).
9NO SBL/SBR 
SPEAKERS Surround bac
 k speakers are set as absent. Change their setting to present (
➔ page 37).
10NOT POSSIBLE FOR 
ANALOG 8CH INPUT Y
 ou are trying to use the effect unavailable for analog 8-channel playback.
11NOT POSSIBLE FOR 
THIS INPUT SOURCEY
 ou are trying to use the effect unavailable for the current input source.
12PCM FIX
(flashing)The unit is in the “PCM FIX” mode. Cancel this mode (
➔ page 39).
13SELECT SPEAKER A
“SPEAKERS A” is off. Select “SPEAKERS A”  (
➔ page 26).
14SPEAKERS ARE OFF “SPEAKERS A” and “SPEAKERS B” are off. Select “SPEAKERS A” or “SPEAKERS B”  
(
➔  pages 26 and 27).
15
NOT SUPPORT FOR 
THIS WIRELESS 
SYSTEM Not compatib
 le with this wireless system (
➔ page 23).
 Glossary / Error messages
Reference
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies 
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 57 if you reside in the U.S.A., or 
refer to “Product information” on page 59 if you reside in Canada.
Pages
No power. • Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected. 12
No sound.
Sound is distor
 ted. • Check that the volume is adequate.
• 
Select either “SPEAKERS A ” or “SPEAKERS B ” if the speakers indicator is off.
• Select the correct input source.
• Cancel the “MUTING ” function.
• Check that the signals can be decoded by this unit.
• Check connections to speakers and other equipment.
• Check that the input setting suits the type of connection you have made. 
• Cancel the PCM FIX.
• Recording of some DVD-Audio may not be possible to be played due to  copyright protection. 15, 26
24, 26, 27 15, 2631
50
10 to 13, 16 to 23
39
39–
Sound stops.

  
“F61 ” appears on the display 
f

or about a second, and the unit 
turns off. • Check that 
( and 
) of speak
 er cable is interfering each other.
• Check that speaker impedance is lower than tolerance of the unit.
• Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
• This may occur if you use the unit in an extremely hot environment.
• Curtains or other objects may be blocking the exhaust hole. 
   
 Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on. 
(The protection circuit is reset.) 
(Consult y

our dealer if the problem persists.) 10
10,
  22
–
–
–
“F76 ” appears on the display 
and the unit turns off
 .• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your 
dealer. –
“F70 ” appears on the display. • 
 Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your 
dealer. –
Displa
y is dim. • Cancel “DIMMER”. 37
Clic

king sound is heard during 
play. • Depending on the input signal when playing DVD etc., the BI-AMP 
function changes automatically. A clicking sound is heard when it changes. 
This does not mean a problem with the unit. –
“MEASURING ERROR ” appears 
on the displa
 y. • A speaker is too far. Check speaker locations.
• An error occurred from a cause that cannot be identified. Perform the auto 
speaker setup again. 24, 25
–
When speaker distances are set 
( ➔  pa
 ge 37), “–” appears on the 
displa
y with the speaker name 
such as “L 3.0 – ”. • 
It appears when polarity of a speaker is automatically adjusted.
➔  
  You can set speakers against automatic polarity adjustment. 38
When speaker distances are set 
( ➔  pa
 ge 37), “OVER ” appears 
on the display. • It appears when the measured distance exceeds 15 meters (45 feet).
  Check the speaker location.
–
Sound is not hear
d from the 
center, surround or subwoofer 
speakers. • Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
• Confirm Dolby Pro Logic 
, NEO:6, or SFC settings, and select an 
adequate mode.
• Press [SURROUND] on when you play 2-channel stereo sources. 24, 25, 37
28 to 30
13,  29
Sound is not heard from the  
surround back speaker. • Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
• Press [SURROUND] on. 24, 25, 37
13, 29
Dolby Pro Logic 
, NEO:6, and 
SFC are unavailable. • Check if the center speaker, surround speakers, and surround back 
speakers are connected properly.
• Press [SPEAKERS A] on.
• Cancel ANALOG 8CH playback.
• You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio  signals in Dolby Digital or DTS formats. 10, 11
26
27–
There is no DTS audio output.
There is audio output,
  but the 
DTS decoder indicator is not lit. • 
 Set the DTS Digital Audio Output setting on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player 
or DVD recorder to “Bitstream”. –
The radio cannot be tuned in 
or there is a lot of noise and 
interf
 erence. • 
Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.)
• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
• Reduce the treble.
• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD recorders, Blu-ray Disc/DVD 
players, and satellite receivers.
• Separate the antenna from other cables, cords, and appliances. 23
23
34
–
–
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Troubleshooting guide / Maintenance
Reference
Pages
There is a lot of noise when 
listening to AM. • 
 Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode.
49
The correct FM frequenc
y 
cannot be tuned in. • 
 Change the frequency step to suit your area when FM is selected.
49
When using an HDMI 
connection,
  the first few 
seconds of sound is cut off. • Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD etc.:
  –  Change the audio output setting on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or  DVD recorder from “Bitstream” to “PCM”. (6.1-channel sources will 
however be played as 5.1-channel
.)
  –  Select “PCM ” as instructed in “Setting input signals” when you play 2-channel stereo sources . –
39
The unit does not w
ork properly. • The unit does not work properly when wrong cords are in HDMI input and 
output terminals. Turn the unit off, unplug the AC power supply cord, and 
make connections again. 12, 13, 16
VIERA Link does not function 
pr
 operly. • Confirm “Setting VIERA Link to “OFF
””
 is set to “ON”. When it is “OFF ”, 
change to 
“ON ”.
• 

VIERA Link does not function in power saving standby mode when this 
unit is turned off. See “Reducing standby power consumption (power save 
mode)” and set to “ON ”
 (normal power consumption).
• Check VIERA Link settings of the connected equipment.
• VIERA Link may not function when you change the connections for HDMI  equipment, insert and remove the outlet, or during blackout. Do the 
following operations in this case.
  – 
 Turn the TV (VIERA) on again while all the equipment connected with 
HDMI cables are on.
 
  –  Set “VIERA Link (HDMI equipment control)” of TV (VIERA) to “OFF” and  then set to “ON” again. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for 
TV (VIERA).)
  –  Connect this unit to 
 TV (VIERA) using the HDMI cable, switch the TV 
(VIERA) on, unplug this unit’s AC power supply cord, and insert it into a 
household A
 C outlet again. 40
40
–
–
When more than one piece 
of equipment are connected 
to HDMI input terminal,
  some 
of them turn on and off 
automaticall
 y. • Some of the linked operations apply to the connected equipment that is 
VIERA Link compatible. To prevent this, set the connected equipment (DVD 
recorder (DIGA) and others) against VIERA Link. –
The remote control doesn’t work.• Replace the batteries if they are worn.
7
Other pr
oducts respond to the 
remote control. • Change this unit’s remote control mode to “REMOTE 2 ”.
42
Maintenance
Unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet and wipe the unit using a soft and dry cloth.
When the unit is very dirty, wring the cloth soaked in water thoroughly, wipe the dirt and wipe moisture off with a dry cloth.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. because they may cause casing to deform and coating to go off.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that come with the cloth carefully.
•
•
•
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g AMPLIFIER SECTION
Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output
  20 Hz - 20 kHz both channels driven (with AES17 filter)
  0.7 % total harmonic distortion 
130 W per channel (6 Ω)
T

otal harmonic distortion
  rated 
power at 20 Hz - 20 kHz  0.7 % (6 Ω)
P
ower output each channel driven at 20 Hz - 20 kHz  
(with AES17 filter)
  0.7 
% total harmonic distortion  
  Front (L/R)  130 W (6 Ω)
  Center  130  W (6 Ω)
 
Surround (L/R)  130 W (6 Ω)
  Surr
ound Back (L/R)  130 W (6 Ω)
Load 
impedance
  Front (L/R) 
  A or B  4 to 8 Ω
 

A and B  6 to 8 Ω
 
BI-WIRE  4 to 8 Ω
  Center  6 
 to 8 Ω
  Surround (L/R)  6 to 8 Ω
  Surround Back (L/R)  6 to 8 Ω
Frequenc
y response
  CD
, AUX, TV, GAME, CABLE/SAT, VCR,  
 
DVD RECORDER, BD/DVD PLAYER / 
 
ANALOG 8CH IN, OPTION PORT  4 Hz to 40 kHz, ±2 dB
Input sensitivity and impedance
  CD
, AUX, TV, GAME, CABLE / SAT, VCR,  
 
DVD RECORDER,  BD/DVD PLAYER / 
 
ANALOG 8CH IN, OPTION PORT  16 mV (200 mV, IHF'66) 22 k Ω
Subw
oofer frequency response (-6 dB)  7 Hz to 200 Hz
S/N (IHF A)
  CD
, TV, BD/DVD PLAYER,  
 
DVD RECORDER (Digital Input)  97 dB, IHF'66
Tone controls
  B
ASS  50 Hz, +10 to -10 dB
  TREBLE  20  kHz, +10 to -10 dB
Output voltage
  D
VD RECORDER  200 mV
Digital input     (OPTICAL)                                                                          3
                               (COAXIAL)                                                                          1
HDMI    Input    (Corresponding Deep Color)                                 3
               Output (Corresponding Deep Color)                                 1
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
g FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range 
87.9 to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
    87.5 to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps) 
Sensitivity  11.2 
 dBf (2 µV, IHF'58)
Total harmonic distortion
  MONO  0.5 
 %
  STEREO  0.7  %
S/N
  MONO  73 
 dB
  STEREO  67  dB
Alternate channel selectivity  65 dB
Antenna terminal  75 Ω (unbalanced)
g AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range 
520 to 1710 kHz 
g OPTION PORT SECTION
An exclusive terminal for SH-PD10 (option) 
1
g VIDEO SECTION
Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced) 
1±0.1 Vp-p
Maximum input voltage  1.5 Vp-p
Input/output impedance  75 Ω 
Composite 

Video      Input  BD/DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, 
 
  VCR, CABLE/SAT, GAME, AUX
                                      Output  DVD RECORDER, TV MONITOR
S-Video 

                        Input  BD/DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, 
 
  VCR, CABLE/SAT, GAME, AUX
                                      Output  DVD RECORDER, TV MONITOR
Component 

Video    Input  BD/DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, 
 
  CABLE/SAT
                                      Output   
 TV MONITOR
g GENERAL
Power supply 
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption  150 W
Dimensions 
(W x H x D)  430 mm x 158.5 mm x 339 mm 
    (16-15/16" x 6-1/4" x 13-11/32")
Mass (Weight)  Approx. 5 kg (11 lb.)
Operating 

temperature range  0°C to 40°C
    (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity range  20% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode:                     0.7 W
P
ower consumption in HDMI off mode:                    0.4 W
Notes:
 
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
2.  Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum  analyzer.
Specifications
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One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
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USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer 
Card Adapters  
(in exchange for defective item) One (1) year Not Applicable
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This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or 
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Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:  
http://www.pstc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:  
[email protected] may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Specifications / Limited Warranty (Only for the U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty (Only for the U.S.A.)
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Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a 
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.Technics Audio Product          One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) 
 One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product      One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic DVD Product          One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR      One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR    One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries    Ninety (90) days
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for 
which 
 the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects 
the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from 
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before 
warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied 
w
 arranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
  FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
 
             Our Customer Care Centre:  Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505       1-800 #:    1-800-561-5505
 
    Fax #:    (905) 238-2360
      Email link:  “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
  FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www
 .panasonic.ca :
              Link : “Servicentres
TM locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada)
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1.  Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by 
qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)  
 The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change 
in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.  Servicing  — 
 Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described 
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized 
servicing personnel.
3.  Replacement parts  — When parts need replacing ensure the 
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have 
the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized 
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4.  Safety check  — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform 
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire 
system. F
 or product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 57.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre 
at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an 
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
DATE OF PURCHASE  __________________________________
DEALER NAME  _______________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS  ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER  _________________________________
User memo:
  Product information
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) / Product Service
Product Service
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  _______________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER  _______________________________________
SA-BX500
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							Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
© 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in MalaysiaPanasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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