Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr10 Operating Instructions

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Use this mode to play digital or analog stereo sources or to play surround sources through two
speakers. When surround sources are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other
speaker channels are played through the front speakers.
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC
(sound field control) modes with PCM or analog stereo sources.
The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS.
Choose from the following modes.
SURROUND mode
STEREO mode
SFC modes
RL
SURROUND
RSRCLLSLFE
SFC
HALLImparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.
CLUBConveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.
LIVEBrings you up close for “live” stage performance and smoother
vocals.
THEATERRecreates natural sound ambience and direction.
SIM SURR (Simulated Surround)Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo sources, and
augments monaural sources.
PARTYThis mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in
stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
SFC
Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source (Dolby Digital or DTS).
Also select this mode when playing analog or digital stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic 2processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo
source. See page 21 if you want to have similar effects to Dolby Pro Logic.
Step 4
Notes on digital inputThis unit can decode the following signals:¡ ¡Dolby Digital¡ ¡DTS¡ ¡PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.2
kHz
It cannot decode: ¡Other digital signals, such as MPEG¡Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player
When playing PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.2 kHz, the
STEREO mode is engaged automatically.You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers
and the delay time of the surround speakers. These adjustments can
be made for each SFC mode.
To adjust the speaker level1. Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel.
Each time you press the button:
C /RS /LS /SW
Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.
2. Press [–] or [+] to adjust the level.
C, RS, and LS:–10 dB to +10 dB
SW:– – – (off) ,/MIN ,/1 – 19 ,/MAX
To adjust the delay time1. Press [DELAY].
2. Press [–] or [+] to change the delay time.
Delay time can be set at 10-millisecond (ms) intervals between 10
and 100 ms.
The factory setting is 50 ms for each mode.
,
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
c1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 
						

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Control guide
q q
[RECEIVER ^]:Standby/on button !0
w
w
[SOUND MODE]:To select the sound modes !0
e
e
[SFC]:To select SFC modes !1
r
r
[CHANNEL, 1, 2]:To select preset radio channels !9
t
t
[1-0,>
=10/ENTER]:To enter radio frequencies !8and channels !9
y
y
[DIRECT TUNING/DISC]:To enable selection of radio stations by frequency !8
u
u
[L BALANCE R]:To adjust front speaker balance
i i
[DVD, TV, VCR, TUNER/BAND RECEIVER]:Input and remote control mode buttons !0.
DVD:to switch input and remote control mode to DVD
TV:to switch input and remote control mode to TV
VCR:to switch input and remote control mode to VCR
TUNER/BAND RECEIVER:to switch input and remote control
mode to RECEIVER and to change the
radio band
¡These buttons light when you press other buttons to indicate the
current remote control mode.
o o
[INPUT SELECTOR]:To select the input source !0
!
!0
0
[DIGITAL]:To switch between analog and digital TV/DVD input !0
!
!1
1
[MUTING]:To mute the volume
! !2
2
[SUBWOOFER]:To adjust subwoofer level
¡Adjust the level in 5 steps 
SW MIN, SW 5, SW 10, SW 15, and SW MAX.
Select SW – – – to stop output.
!
!3
3
[VOLUME, +, –]:To adjust the volume !0
!
!4
4
[TEST]:To start the speaker signal o
! !5
5
[TONE]:To select bass and treble to allow adjustment with [–, +]
!
!6
6
[DELAY, LEVEL]: To select speaker delay time !1and output level oto allow
adjustment with [–, +] 
!
!7
7
[–,  +]:To change settings
!
!8
8
[TIMER]:To select and set the sleep or wake timer to allow setting with 
[–, +] @0
!
!9
9
[DVD 6CH]:To switch DVD 6-channel input mode on or off.
You need to use DVD 6-channel input to enjoy multichannel linear
PCM in DVD-AUDIO.
Operating the receiver
SUBWOOFERSFC
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODECHANNEL VOLUME
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
TIMER TV/VIDEO
REPEAT
DVD
L   BALANCE   R
A-B
REPEAT
MARKER
TV VOL
SUB TITLESETUPAUDIO ANGLE
POSITION
MEMORY
DVD
GROUPPAG EDVD 6CH
DIGITALTUNER/
BAND
RECEIVER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
12
13
17
18
19
DIRECT TUNING/DISC
RECEIVER
INPUT
SELECTOR
SLOW
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers !0.Remote control
For your reference¡Once you have set a mode (Sound mode, digital/analog input, or
2-channel/6-channel input for DVD) for an input source
That mode is engaged whenever you reselect the input source.¡When DVD 6CH input is onSpeaker settings are ineffective. Change the settings on the DVD
player if necessary.
¡To adjust the toneThe STEREO mode must be on and input must be either analog or
PCM signals. You cannot adjust the tone if DVD 6CH is selected.
¡When using the subwooferSound can be distorted if you raise the volume while subwoofer
level is high. Reduce subwoofer level if this occurs.
¡MutingMuting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.
Operations 
						

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@ @0
0
Standby/on button [POWER 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.
@ @1
1
[INPUT SELECTOR]:To select the input source!0
@
@2
2
[FM MODE]:
Press to switch to monaural mode if FM reception is poor !8.
@
@3
3
[MEMORY]: To preset radio stations !8
@
@4
4
[TUNE MODE]: To allow preset channel selection with [2TUNING1] !9
@
@5
5
Remote control signal sensor
@ @6
6
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.
@ @7
7
[WAKE]:Lights when the unit is in standby mode and the wake timer is set @0.
@
@8
8
[–MULTI DECODER–, DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY
PRO LOGIC 2 2
, DTS]:
Light to indicate the source’s input signal and decoding format used.
DOLBY DIGITAL:Dolby Digital sources
DOLBY PRO LOGIC 2 2
: 
Dolby Pro Logic 2decoder is being usedDTS: DTS sources
@
@9
9
[DIGITAL INPUT]:Lights when digital input is selected !0.
#
#0
0
[VOLUME, p, o]:Volume control and display. pDOWN and oUP light while adjusting
the volume !0. 
#
#1
1
[PHONES]:Headphone jack
Plug type: 6.3 mm ( 1/4) stereo
¡Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
¡The STEREO mode is engaged when you connect headphones
and you cannot select any of the other sound modes.
# #2
2
[2TUNING 1]: For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations !8
Main unit
#
#3
3
[SURROUND, SFC]:Show the current sound mode !1.
#
#4
4
[LFE, LS, L, C, R, RS, S]:Show the channels contained in the digital input signal. They do not
light when input is analog.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect): Deep-bass effect. 
LS: Surround channel (left)
L: Front channel (left)
C: Center channel
R: Front channel (right)
RS: Surround channel (right)
S: If the surround channel is monaural.
#
#5
5
[˜]:Memory indicator, flashes during presetting !8.
#
#6
6
[TUNED]:A station is tuned !8.
#
#7
7
[SLEEP]:The sleep timer is on @0.
#
#8
8
[STEREO, MONO]:STEREO: a stereo FM broadcast is tuned !8. 
MONO: you have switched to monaural mode !8.
#
#9
9
General displayShows the input mode, radio frequency, and other general
information.
$ $0
0
[kHz, MHz]:kHz: AM, or PCM sampling frequency
MHz: FM
Display section
TUNED STEREO
MONOkHz
MHz
SLEEP SURROUND SFC
S
RSRCLLSLFEM
28
3334
383940
32
VOLUME
DOWNUPp  ·   ·   ·   ·   ·   ·   ·  o
252627293031
21222423
3637
35
20
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Control guide
Operating a DVD player
SUBWOOFERSFC
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODECHANNEL VOLUME
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
DIRECT TUNING/DISC10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
TIMER TV/VIDEO
REPEAT
DVD
L   BALANCE   R
A-B
REPEAT
MARKER
TV VOL
SUB TITLESETUPAUDIO ANGLE
POSITION
MEMORY
DVD
GROUPPAG EDVD 6CH
DIGITALTUNER/
BANDINPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
15
17
18
19
16
21
22
23
DVD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
11
12
13
14
20
SLOW
q q[TOP MENU]:To show the first disc menu
w w[e, r, w, q]:To select menu items in disc and player menus
e e[DISPLAY]:To show player menus
r r[SKIP u, i]:To skip to the beginning of a track or chapter
t t[STOP g]:To stop play
y y[PAUSE h]:To pause play¡Slow-motion: [PAUSEh] /press [SLOW/SEARCH tor y]¡Frame-by-frame: [PAUSEh] /press [w] or [q]
u u[1-0,>
=10/ENTER]:To enter numbered items and start play from a selected track or
chapter
i i[DIRECT TUNING/DISC]:To enable entry of disc numbers¡Press a numbered button ([1]-[5]) (5-disc changers only).
DVD
To turn the DVD player on/off
This remote control is the key to your home theater experience.Actual operations depend on your equipment and software.
Be sure to read the instructions for your other components.
You may need to enter a code to operate some equipment (
apage 17). 
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o o
[SUB TITLE]:To change subtitles
! !0
0
[SETUP]:To show set up menus
! !1
1
[REPEAT]:To select a repeat play mode
! !2
2
[A-B REPEAT]:To specify start and finish points for A-B repeat
! !3
3
[GROUP]: (DVD Audio only)To select a group
! !4
4
[PAGE]: (DVD Audio only)To select still pictures
! !5
5
[MENU]:To show disc menus
! !6
6
[ENTER]:To confirm item selection in menus
Operations
! !7
7
[RETURN]:To return through menus and clear them
! !8
8
[SLOW/SEARCH t, y]:To search through the disc
!
!9
9
[PLAY q]:To start play
@
@0
0
[AUDIO]:To change soundtracks
@ @1
1
[ANGLE]:To change angles
@ @2
2
[POSITION MEMORY]:To memorize a position to restart play after turning player back on or
reinserting a disc
@ @3
3
[MARKER]:To mark specific points on a disc to return to later
¡To mark a position:  [ENTER] (at the desired point)
¡To mark another position:  [w] or [q] /press [ENTER]
¡To recall a marker:  [w] or [q] /press [ENTER] 
						

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SUBWOOFERSFC
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODECHANNEL VOLUME
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
TIMER TV/VIDEO
REPEAT
DVD
L   BALANCE   R
A-B
REPEAT
MARKER
TV VOL
SUB TITLESETUPAUDIO ANGLE
POSITION
MEMORY
DVD
GROUPPAG EDVD 6CH
DIGITALTUNER/
BANDINPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
TV
VCR
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
8
DIRECT TUNING/DISC
SLOW
To turn the TV on/off
TV
e e[CHANNEL 1, 2]:To select channels sequentially
r r[1-0,  >
=10/ENTER]:To select channels directly
t t[– TV VOL +]: To adjust the television’s volume
i i[TV/VIDEO]:To select the television’s input mode
q q[PAUSE h]:To pause play
w w[STOP g]:To stop play
e e[CHANNEL 1, 2]:To select channels sequentially
r r[1-0, >
=10/ENTER]:To select channels directly
y y[SLOW/SEARCH t, y]:To fast-forward and rewind 
u u[PLAY q]:To start play
Operating a TV
Operating a VCR
To turn the VCR on/off
Control guide
VCR
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Changing the codes
Code table
This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisual equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the
remote control code.
It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette players, and DVD players. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as
follows.
Press and hold the button
corresponding to the
equipment.
Enter the first digit.
Enter the second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal.
If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off.
If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
¡Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be perform some
operations.
¡Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
TV VCR DVD
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Fisher
G.E.
GoldStar
Hitachi
JVC
LXI
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
NEC
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA
Sanyo
Sharp
Sony
Sylvania
Symphonic
Toshiba
ZenithCode No.
01, 02, 26
14
02, 03, 07, 09
07, 15
05, 07
12
03, 06, 07, 10, 14, 15
06, 07, 11, 15, 22 
07, 15, 16, 21
07, 15
06, 07
06
02, 10, 19
02
03, 07, 09, 13, 23, 24,
25
14
08, 21
04
06, 07, 15
17
10, 21
18, 20Manufacturer
Panasonic
Fisher
Funai
G.E.
GoldStar
Hitachi
JVC
LXI
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
NEC
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA
Sanyo
Sharp
Shintom
Sony
Sylvania
Symphonic
Toshiba
ZenithCode No.
01, 02, 09, 33
13, 14, 15, 18, 34
08, 30
02, 03, 11
27
09, 10, 11
19, 25, 31, 38, 39, 40
10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 27,
30
02, 09, 12
21, 22, 28, 29
19, 25, 31, 38
02, 09, 12, 30
02, 09, 12
09
01, 02, 09, 33
02, 03, 04, 09, 10, 11,
12, 23, 24, 26
14, 18, 34
16, 17
32
05, 06, 07, 35, 36, 37
02, 09, 12, 30
30
23, 24
20Manufacturer
Panasonic
Denon
Ferguson
Hitachi
JVC
Kenwood
Mitsubishi
Nordmende
Philips
Pioneer
Raite
RCA
Saba
Sampo
Samsung
Sharp
Sony
Technics
Thomson
Toshiba
Yamaha
ZenithCode No.
01, 18
01, 17, 18
02
11
09
15
06
02
04, 16
03
13
02
02
14
10
08
05
01, 18
02
04
01, 18
07, 12
DVDTVVCR
3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
SUBWOOFERSFC
DVD
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODE
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
DIRECT TUNING/DISC10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
CHANNEL VOLUME
L   BALANCE   R
DIGITALTUNER/
BANDINPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
SLOW
3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
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The radio
1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER
(FM)” or “AM”.
“FM” appears 2 seconds after you select “TUNER”.
2. Press [TUNING 2or 1] to select the frequency of
the station.
Tuning intervals: FM–0.2 MHz, AM–10 kHz
Automatic tuning
Hold down [TUNING 2or 1] until the frequency begins to scroll. Tuning
stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there is interference.)
Manual tuning
1. Press [TUNER/BAND RECEIVER].The band changes each time you press the button.
2. Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC].
3.
Press the numbered buttons to enter the
frequency.
Tuning intervals: FM–0.1 MHz, AM–10 kHz
e.g. To select 107.9 MHz, press [1] /[0] /[7] /[9]
“TUNED” lights when tuned.
“STEREO” lights during FM stereo broadcasts.
1. If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the display
returns to the frequency being received.
2. If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be
displayed.
Note
On the remote control
On the main unit
Preset tuning
Automatic presetting
Preset the stations one at a time.
1. Tune to the station.
2. Press [MEMORY].
3. Press [TUNING 2or 1] to select a channel.
4. Press [MEMORY].
For your reference
FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode.
Manual presetting
1.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER (FM)”.
2. Press [TUNING 2or 1] to tune to “FM 87.9 MHz”.
3. Press and hold [MEMORY].
The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30.
4.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select“AM”.
5.
Press [TUNING 2or 1] to tune to “AM 530 kHz” .
6. Press and hold [MEMORY].
The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30. 
(FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels.)
During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (˜) flashes and the
frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are
displayed for a second when a station is preset.
The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.
MEMORYINPUT SELECTOR2TUNING1FM MODE
Improving reception
¡FM modeYou can improve FM reception by switching reception to monaural.
Press [FM MODE].
“MONO” lights. 
Press [FM MODE] again to cancel.
¡For your referenceSome equipment can interfere with radio reception. Turn off nearby
TV, VCR, DVD players, and satellite receivers or move them further
away from the antennas if this occurs.
Operations
SUBWOOFERSFC
DVD
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODECHANNEL VOLUME
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
DIRECT TUNING/DISC10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
TIMER TV/VIDEO
L   BALANCE   R
TV VOL
3
DIGITALTUNER/
BANDINPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
TUNER/
BAND
RECEIVER
DIRECT TUNING/DISC
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Selecting channels
Press [CHANNEL 1or 2].
or
Press the numbered buttons.
For channel 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
For channels 10 or over, press [>
=10/ENTER], then the two digits.
e.g. To select channel 21: 
[>
=10/ENTER] / [2] / [1]
TUNE MODE
2TUNING1
SUBWOOFERSFC
DVD
TOP MENUMENU
TVVCR
RETURN
PAUSE STOP
SOUND MODECHANNEL VOLUME
PLAY
/SEARCHSKIP
DISPLAY
MUTING
ENTER
TEST
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
DIRECT TUNING/DISC10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
L   BALANCE   R
TV VOL
3
DIGITALTUNER/
BANDINPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
3
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
10/ENTER
CHANNEL
SLOW
On the remote controlOn the main unit
1. Press [TUNE MODE].The channel number flashes for about 5 seconds.
2. Press [TUNING 2or 1].Hold down the buttons to change channels faster.
Operations
For your referenceEven if the power supply cord is disconnected from the household AC
outlet, the stations remain in memory for approximately two weeks. 
						

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You can record to a VCR connected to VCR OUT.
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to
prepare it for recording.
When recording with a VCR, you can record any source except VCR.
1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to
be recorded.
2. Begin recording.
Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.
3. Start the source to be recorded.Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.
¡You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal.
When recording DVD or TV, ensure the source is connected through
the corresponding analog terminals and “ANALOG” input is selected.
¡When you select DVD 6CH mode, only sound from the front left and
right channels is recorded.
Note
Recording on a VCR
Making a recordingTimer function
The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time and the WAKE
timer can turn it on. You can use only one timer at a time.
They do not control any other components.
1. Press [TIMER] to select the timer.SLEEP /WAKE /OFF
2.Within 5 seconds
Press [–] or [+] to select the required time.The display changes as follows:
SLEEP (in minutes)
30 ,/60 ,/90 ,/120
WAKE (in hours)
5H ,/6H ,/7H ,/8H ,/9H ,/10H
¡SLEEP starts working immediately.
¡WAKE starts working when you switch the unit to standby.
(The “WAKE” indicator lights up.)
To check the setting
Press [TIMER] once.
¡If you set SLEEP, the time remaining appears.
¡If you set WAKE, the setting appears.
To change a setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
,
INPUT SELECTOR
WAKE
TEST
6 2
5 1
4
9 8 7
0
DIRECT TUNING/DISC10/ENTER
TONE
DELAY
LEVEL
TIMER TV/VIDEO
REPEAT
DVD
L   BALANCE   R
A-B
REPEAT
MARKER
TV VOL
SUB TITLESETUPAUDIO ANGLEPOSITION
MEMORY
GROUPPAG EDVD 6CH
3
TIMER
Others