Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr55 Operating Instructions

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Antennas
The remote control
BatteriesUse
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7m (23
feet) directly in front of the unit.
• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
• Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
L
R
IN OUT
(DVD)
(DVD RECORDER)(TV/STB)LOOP ANT 
GND(CD) OUT IN OU
OU PLAY(IN) REC(OUT) IN OUT
DV TAPE DIGITAL IN AM ANT FM ANT
CD SUBWOOFERDV DVDCOAXIAL2 COAXIAL1OPTICAL2 OPTICAL1TV MONITOR
DV TV MONITOR
YP YPBPR
FRONTSURROUND SUBWOOFER
CENTER
DVD/DVD 6CH
AUDIO LOOP
EXTGND 
LOOP ANT 
GND
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOPEXTGND 
LOOP ANT 
GND
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOPEXTGND 
1
2
21
3
LOOP ANT
GND
FM ANT
75ΩGND 
1
2
Black Red Adhesive tape
White
FM outdoor antenna  (not included)
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. 
• The antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.
• Twist the coaxial cable’s shield braid firmly and
connect it to the GND terminal.FM outdoor
antenna
75Ω coaxial
cable 20 mm (25/32)Shield braid
10 mm (3/8) Core wire AM loop antenna (included)
Keep the antenna cord away
from tape decks, DVD players,
and other cords. FM indoor antenna (included)
Fix the other end of the antenna
where reception is best.
2
13
(R6/LR6, AA)
Remote control signal sensor
7 meters (23 feet)
Transmission window 
						

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Receiver settings - Basic
Change the settings to tailor your equipment to 
the environment in which you are using it. 
• Before making any changes, read the following descriptions of the
settings and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment.
• Any changes to settings remain as set even if the power is turned off.
áFor more detailed information on settings refer to “Receiver settings 
-Advanced” on page 21.
áPage 24 “Multi control menus and factory settings”. 
Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change the settings. (áleft “Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL”)  
Set the speaker combination connected to this unit.
The speaker combination has to be set in order for the sound to be output
properly.
Select this when you connect bi-wire compatible front speakers. (ápage 8)
This is displayed when you connected surround back speakers in
“Speakers combination settings” (áabove). 
Select this to set the number of surround back speakers.
Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL
Turn to change.
Press to enter.
n To return to the previous setting/To cancel
 Press.
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
CANCELMULTI
CONTROL
Tu r n  o n .
1Enter the MULTI CONTROL.
Select “SETUP 1 ” 
(“BASIC SETUP ” scrolls once) 
and press  [ENTER].
Select the settings to change. (ábelow, page 13)
Speakers combination settings
2Select “SPKR SET ” (SPEAKER SET) and press  
[ENTER].
3Select if you have connected a subwoofer or not 
and press  [ENTER].
SUBW NO:  You have not connected one.
SUBW YES:  You have connected one.
4Select the speaker combination connected to 
this unit and press  [ENTER].
L C R S  SB: All speakers connected
L _ R S  SB: No center speaker
L C R S  _ _: No surround back speakers
L _ R S  _ _:
No center and surround back speakersL C R  _  _ _: No surround and surround back speakers
L _ R  _  _ _: Only front speakers
5Select another setting
Finish setting
Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] 2 times to select “EXIT ” 
and press [ENTER].
Bi-wiring settings
2Select “FRNT L/R ” (FRONT L/R) and press  
[ENTER].
3Select “BI-WIRE ” and press  [ENTER].
NORMAL: Normal speakers
BI-WIRE:  Bi-wire compatible speakers
4Select another setting
Finish setting
Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] 2 times to select “EXIT ” 
and press [ENTER].
Surround back speaker settings
2Select “SB SPKR ” (SURROUND BACK SPEAKER) 
and press  [ENTER].
3Select the number of speakers and press  
[ENTER].
1 SPKR: If you connect one surround back speaker.
2 SPKRS: If you connect two surround back speakers.
4Select another setting
Finish setting
Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] 2 times to select “EXIT ” 
and press [ENTER].
CANCELMULTI
CONTROLINPUT SELECTORSETUP  1 
						

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Settings - Test
Change these settings to suit the connections you have made to the
optical (OPT) and coaxial (COAX) digital input terminals. (ápages 4, 5, 9
and 10)
You can only allocate one piece of equipment per terminal.
This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog, but you
can fix the input mode. Select “AU TO ” when it is not necessary to fix the
signal.
Note regarding PCM FIX modeIn rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track to
be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs. 
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This
may cause noise to be output. Select another mode in this case. 
• This setting is not necessary when playback is normal.
• When an input position is set to PCM FIX, and the input signals are not
from a PCM source, “PCM FIX ” flashes on the display.
Check that sound is output from the connected 
speakers.
• Adjust so output level from each speaker is balanced with the
output level from the front speakers.
L: Front left  C: Center  R: Front right 
RS: Surround right  LS: Surround left 
SBL: Surround back left   SBR: Surround back right 
SB: Surround back (If you connect one surround back speaker)
SW: Subwoofer
Changing the digital input terminals
2Select “D-INPUT ” (DIGITAL INPUT) and press  
[ENTER].
3Select the input position and press  
[ENTER].TV/STB, 
DV R , DV D,  
CD
4Change the setting and press  
[ENTER].
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other input 
positions.
OPT 1, 
OPT 2, 
COAX 1, 
COAX 2
5Select another settingPress [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to return to
step 2 in the operations across and select another setting. 
Finish settingPress [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to select
“EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
Input signal settings
2Select “IN MODE ” (INPUT MODE) and press  [ENTER].
3Select the input position and press  
[ENTER].TV/STB, 
DV R , DV D,  
CD
4Change the setting and press  [ENTER].
AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays. 
(In “AUTO”, the unit distinguishes the digital 
signals then the analog signals.)
ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analog and plays.
DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to digital and plays.
PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to PCM and plays.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other input positions.
5Select another settingPress [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to return to
step 2 in the operations across and select another setting. 
Finish settingPress [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to select
“EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
1Turn SPEAKERS A on.
-When using a BI-WIRE connection-
• If you select SPEAKERS B only, the test signal will not be output.
2Check the test signal output. A test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds
in the following order.
• Speakers set as “_” (not connected) in “Speakers combination
settings” (ápage 12)  are skipped.
If there is no output from a connected speaker, 
Stop the test signal (step 6) and check the 
connections (ápages 6 to 8) and settings (ápage 12, 
left) again.
3Adjust the main volume.
4Select the speaker channel.
5Adjust the level.• Adjust center, surround and surround back output to the same
apparent level as the front speakers.
• Approximately two seconds after adjusting the level, a test
signal is again output from each speaker in order. 
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the level of each 
speaker.
6Stop the test signal.
SPEAKERS
AB
VOL-50dB
(MIN)(MAX)
SW       10
C      +4dB(MIN)
(MAX)
Factory settings: 0 dB
Factory setting: 10 
						

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Reference
Basic operations
nPlaying DVD-Audio
Playing DVD ANALOG 6CHYou can enjoy high quality sound with DVD-Audio.
áRefer to page 5 for “DVD ANALOG 6CH connection”.
Preparation: 
• Turn SPEAKERS on.
DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE
is on.
• Set the selector to “DVD ”. (áabove)
• When you connect to a DVD recorder, playback is not possible if “DVR ”
is selected for input. Select “DVD ”.
Press and hold until “DVD 6CH ” is displayed.To cancel, press and hold until “DVD ” is displayed.
• Speaker settings (ápages 12, 21) are ineffective. Change
the settings on the DVD player if necessary.
Enjoying high quality 2-channel soundYou can enjoy high quality stereo sound with 192 kHz 2-channel DVD-Audio.1. Cancel the “DVD 6CH ” setting. (áabove)2. Set the input signal to “ANALOG ” in “Input signal 
settings”. 
(ápage 13)
nUsing SPEAKERS BáRefer to page 8 for connecting SPEAKERS B.
Sound is output from the speaker connected to
the FRONT B terminals on this unit.
To turn off the sound from the speaker connected to the A terminals,
press [SPEAKERS A] and cancel .
If you select SPEAKERS B only:
• Playback is in stereo (2-channel).
• When a multi-channel source is played with digital connections, 
“2CH MIX” is displayed and the sounds intended for all the speakers are
played through the front speakers.
When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected, the sound from the front 2 channels is output.If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are set automatically
irrespective of settings selected in speaker settings (ápages 12, 21).
• Speaker size: LARGE
• Subwoofer: NO
(Bass is output from the front speakers.)
nUsing headphonesPress to turn all the speakers off.
Reduce the volume and connect the
headphones. The sound from the
headphones automatically becomes
2CH MIX. 
When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected, the sound from the front 2
channels is output.
Playback
1Tu r n  o n .
2Turn SPEAKERS A on.
-When using a BI-WIRE connection-
• If you use a BI-WIRE connection for the front speakers, select
“BI-WIRE ” in “Bi-wiring settings”. (ápage 12)
3Select input.
•If “DVR ” is selected, “DVD RECORDER ” scrolls once on the
display.
• If you watch a DVD etc., change to video input on the television.
nUsing a DVD recorder with built-in VCRTo play a DVD: Select “DV R  ”
To play a video cassette: Select “VCR 1 ”
4Start play of the source.
• The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or multi-
channel) to suit the input signal. 
• Select the desired surround effects. 
(ápage 15)
5Adjust the volume.
• When you finish listening Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8, POWER] to turn the
unit to standby.
POWER
SPEAKERS
AB
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
UP DOWN
VOL-50dB
(MIN) (MAX)
Various kinds of playback
A
-When using a BI-WIRE connection- 
						

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Adding surround effects.
• This unit does not automatically recognize the Dolby Digital Surround EX signal. The surround back channel is added by using Dolby Pro Logic  .
• Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 and SFC modes remain in effect until you change them. 
• You cannot select Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 and SFC at the same time.
• If you make any settings in “Speakers combination settings”, “Surround back speaker settings” or “Speaker settings” (ápages 12, 21) when using
surround effects, the surround effects are canceled.
áRefer to page 17 for information about limitations on using surround effects.
Enjoy stereo (2-channel) sources through multiple channels. (If you have
not connected surround back speakers, play is in Dolby Pro Logic
(ápage 12 “Speakers combination settings”).)
You can also enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS 5.1-channel
sources in 7.1(6.1)-channel.
• You can only use “GAME ” mode when the input signal is 2-channel stereo.
-When “1 SPKR ” is selected in “Surround back speaker settings” 
(ápage 12) and there is a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, DTS 5.1-channel, 
or Dolby Digital Surround EX sources
-
Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. (If all
speakers are set to “LARGE ” in “Speaker settings” (ápage 21), there is
no output from the subwoofer.) You can also enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1-
channel and DTS 5.1-channel sources in 6.1-channel.  
When the digital input   indicator lights with Dolby Digital 2-channel and
DTS 2-channel sources, you can only use “CINEMA ” mode. When it does not
light, you can only use “MUSIC ” mode. (ápage 16 “Display indicators”)
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread
by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog stereo
sources. Choose from the following modes.
nAfter pressing [MUSIC] or [AV/MOVIE], the mode changes even if 
you press .
For your referenceDepending on the combination of input source and SFC mode, sound
may be distorted. In this case, decrease the SFC speaker level or effect
(ápage 18). Try another SFC mode (áabove).
Using Surround effects
Using Dolby Pro Logic 
Select.MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC: Use this mode when playing music.
GAME: Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
Select.
DOLBY EX: Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC: Use this mode when playing music.
nTo canceln
You can make further adjustments to the 
effect of “MUSIC ” mode. (ápage 18)
Using DTS NEO:6
Select.
CINEMA: Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC: Use this mode when playing music. 
nTo cancelnYou can make further adjustments to the 
effect of “MUSIC ” mode. (ápage 18)
S
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)
Select.LIVE: Imparts the reflection and spread of a 
large concert hall.
POP/ROCK: Best suited for dynamic sound such as 
pop and rock music.
VOCAL: Best suited to enhance vocals.
JAZZ: Recreates natural sound ambience 
and direction.
DANCE: Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
Select.DRAMA: Best suited for dialogues in drama 
movies.
ACTION: Best suited for action movies with 
impact.
SPORTS: Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
sporting event.
MUSICAL: Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
musical performance.
GAME: Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
nTo cancelnYou can make further adjustments to 
these effects. (ápage 18)
nDUAL AMP functionEnjoy a higher quality sound during stereo (2-channel) playback
by playing the sound through the amplifiers used for multi-
channel sound sources. 
DUAL AMP does not work in the following cases.
• When all the speakers are turned off
• During multi-channel playback
• When you are using Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC (áabove)
When the DUAL AMP function does not work, the DUAL AMP lamp 
goes out.
nEnjoying BI-AMP sound(When the front speakers are BI-WIRE compatible)
The BI-AMP function uses separate amplifiers for the high
frequency and low frequency sounds to the BI-WIRE speakers
during playback. This produces a higher quality sound.
This function works when using a BI-WIRE connection and
input is analog (excluding DVD 6CH) or a 2-channel PCM signal.
áRefer to page 8 for connecting BI-WIRE speakers.
•Select “BI-WIRE ” for “Bi-wiring settings”. (ápage 12)
For your reference
When playing video sources connected to DVD RECORDER.The picture remains on the screen even if you select “TUNER ”, “CD ” or “TAPE ”.
nIt cannot decode• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player
Other playback functionsDigital signals that can be played on this unit
nDolby Digital, including Dolby Digital Surround EX
DVD etc.
This is digital surround format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1-
channel format of Dolby Digital. This creates a sound with greater
presence.
nDTS including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24
DVD etc.
This digital surround system was developed by DTS (Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional
5.1-channel format of DTS. This creates a sound with greater presence.
DTS 96/24 provides 96 kHz sound at up to 24 bits. The 96 kHz/24 bit
high frequency sounds are played through multiple channels.
nPCM signal
CD, DVD-Audio etc.
This unit’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play up to 192 kHz and
the other DIGITAL IN terminals can play up to 96 kHz.  
						

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Control guide    
•DIGITAL EX and EX are displayed only when “1 SPKR ” is selected in “Surround back speaker settings”. (ápage 12)•PL is displayed when using Dolby Pro Logic  with stereo (2-channel) sources and “SB ” is set to “_” in “Speakers combination settings”. (ápage 12) 
Main unit
[8, POWER] 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.
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. 
[SPEAKERS, A, B] For selecting speakers A or B. 
Turning the speakers off
automatically engages the
STEREO/2CH MIX mode (when
listening through headphones, for
example).[MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] Press to enter Multi control or cancel.[ENTER] Enters setting in Multi control.[INPUT SELECTOR] For selecting input. 
Selects each setting in Multi control.
[VOLUME] Vo l u m e
control.
Remote 
control signal 
sensor
[VCR 2] 
For a game player,
etc.
[DUAL AMP] Lights when the
DUAL AMP function
is activated.
[BI-AMP] Lights when the BI-
AMP function is
activated.
[BAND] For switching between FM and AM.[PRESET] Press to allow preset station selection with [2 TUNE 1].[2 TUNE  1] For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations. 
Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to start
automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
[PHONES] Headphone jack. 
Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/4) stereo 
Avoid listening for prolonged
periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
Turn the speakers off when using
the headphones.
Display indicators
[RE-MASTER] Lights when the multi-source
re-master function is on.
[MULTI CONTROL] When you press the [MULTI
CONTROL, CANCEL] button
and enter the settings the
indicator lights.
[SLEEP] Sleep timer indicator.
[TUNED] A station is tuned.[ST] A stereo FM broadcast is tuned.[MONO] Lights when using the monaural
mode.
[] Flashes during automatic
presetting.
[DIGITAL INPUT] • The channels contained in the digital input signal light.• No sound is output from a channel if the speaker is set to “_” (not connected)  in
“Speakers combination settings” (ápage 12) even if the channel indicator lights.L:Front left channel C: Center channel
R:  Front right channel LS: Surround left channel
SB: Surround back channel RS: Surround right channel
S: If the surround channel is monaural 
LFE (Low Frequency Effects): Deep-bass effect
[PCM] Lights when the PCM FIX mode is set.
[– SPEAKERS –  ,  ,  ] Speaker indicators.General 
display
Shows the input
mode, radio
frequency, and
other general
information.
[2CH MIX] Lights when playing a
multi-channel source in
2CH MIX mode.
[kHz, MHz] Frequency unit indicators. kHz:AM, or PCM sampling
frequency 
MHz:FM 
[SOUND MODE] The following light to
indicate the source’s
input signal (multi-
channel digital signal)
and the decoding
format used. 
(ábelow)
A:  Sound is output from speakers connected to the
front A, surround, and center terminals.
B:  Sound is output only from speakers connected to
the front B terminals. 
A, B:  Sound is output from speakers connected to the
front A, B, surround, and center terminals.
A, B, BI-WIRE: 
Sound is output from speakers connected by Bi-wiring.
SOUND MODE
DIGITAL:
DIGITAL EX:
EX:
DTS-ES:
DTS:
DTS 96/24:
STEREO:Dolby Digital decoder is being used.
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic  decoder) is being used when
the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX.
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic   decoder) is being used when the input signal is DTS.DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being used.
DTS decoder is being used.
DTS 96/24 decoder is being used.
2-channel stereo decoder is being used.PL :
PL :
NEO:6:
SFC:Dolby Pro Logic
decoder is being used.
Dolby Pro Logic
decoder is being used.
DTS NEO:6 matrix
decoder is being used.
SFC matrix function is
being used.
VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
UP DOWNENTER
CANCELTUNE PRESET SPEAKERSPOWERABBANDBI-AMPDUAL AMPMULTI
CONTROL
PHONES
VCR 2VIDEO IN AUDIO INLR
M
TUNEDSTMONOSOUNDMODERE-
MASTER
SLEEPSPEAKERS2CH
MIX
kHz
MHzDTS
STEREONEO:
6SFCDTS96/24EXDIGITAL
EXxPL
-ES
PCM
LCR
LSSBRS
SLFEABBI-
WIRE
DIGITALINPUTMMULTICONTROL
ABBI-
WIRE 
						

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Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment.áRefer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control Operation Guide”, for remote control operation details.
Depending on the speaker settings and input signal (audio signal recorded on the disc etc.), some surround effects cannot be used.
Remote control
[CD, VCR, TUNER –BAND, TV,  
DVD RECORDER, 
DVD PLAYER 
–ANALOG 6CH] Input mode and remote control mode
buttons.[^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button.
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels.[DISC, DIRECT TUNING]To enable selection of radio stations by
frequency.
[≧10, ENTER] To enter two digit channels. 
[1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels.
[4, 3, VOLUME]To adjust the volume.
[MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] For selecting a re-master mode. [SUBWOOFER]For selecting subwoofer level.
[DIMMER] For dimming the unit’s display.[MUTING] To mute the volume.
[PL ] Select MOVIE (DOLBY EX), MUSIC or
GAME when Dolby Pro Logic  mode or
Dolby Pro Logic  mode is on.
[DTS NEO:6] For selecting a DTS NEO:6 mode: 
CINEMA or MUSIC. 
[SFC, MUSIC] For selecting a SFC mode: LIVE, POP/ROCK, VOCAL, JAZZ or  DANCE.[SFC, AV/MOVIE] For selecting a SFC mode: 
DRAMA, ACTION, SPORTS, MUSICAL or
GAME.
[OFF] To cancel surround effects.
[TEST] To start the speaker test signal. [LEVEL] To adjust speaker level. [EFFECT] To adjust Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6
or SFC effects. 
[w, 3, q, 4] First select EFFECT, LEVEL or SFC, and
then press [w, 3] or [q, 4] to complete
the setting.
Limitations on using surround effects (ápage 15)
Speaker settingsInput signalSurround effects that cannot be used
Only front L/R+All • Dolby Pro Logic 
•SFC• DTS NEO:6
Front L/R + Center
+Multi-channel• Dolby Pro Logic 
•SFC• DTS NEO:6
Front L/R + Center
+2-channel • GAME mode (Dolby Pro Logic  )
No surround back
+Multi-channel • Dolby Pro Logic  • DTS NEO:6
Input signal ( (     ) are display indicators ápage 16)Surround effects that cannot be used
•1-channel ( )
• Surround sound is monaural ( )
Excluding 2-channel sources• 3-channel ( )
• PCM with a sampling frequency 
exceeding 96 kHz• Dolby Pro Logic 
•SFC• DTS NEO:6
• DTS-ES • DTS 96/24-ES • Dolby Pro Logic  • DTS NEO:6CSLCR 
						

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Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions
áPage 24 “Multi control menus and factory settings”. áRefer to page 15 for information about surround effects.
You can adjust the effect of “MUSIC ” with “DIMEN ”
(Dimension Control), “C-WDTH ” (Center Width Control) and
“PANORAMA ”. (Only when the input signal is 2-channel.)
You can adjust the effect of “MUSIC ” with the center image
control.
You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of
the speakers and effect. These adjustments can be
made for each SFC mode.
Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL
Turn to change.
Press to enter.
n To return to the previous setting/To cancelPress.n To select another settingsPress several times to return to step 2 in the 
operations across and select another setting.
n To finish settingsPress several times to select “EXIT ” and 
press [ENTER].
VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
UP DOWNENTER
CANCELTUNE PRESET SPEAKERSPOWERABBANDBI-AMPDUAL AMPMULTI
CONTROL
PHONESVCR 2VIDEO IN AUDIO INLR
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
CANCELMULTI
CONTROL
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
CANCELMULTI
CONTROL
Adjusting the level of each surround effect
Using Dolby Pro Logic 
DIMEN (Dimension Control)You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and
surround speakers. You can choose a level between –3 and +3 -
Increase the level to move sound to the front speakers, decrease to move it
to the surround speakers.
 Select. Adjust.
C-WDTH (Center Width Control)This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when
listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve
the overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the
center image. You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is
dominant) and 7 (center sound is spread out). 
Select. Adjust.
PANORAMASound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music.
Select. Select.
Using DTS NEO:6
C-IMG (Center Image Control)This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when
listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve
the overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the
center image. You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is
dominant) and 5 (center sound is spread out).
Select. Adjust.
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)
To adjust the speaker level
Select. Adjust.
• Speakers set as “_” (not connected) in “Speakers combination
settings”  are skipped. (ápage 12)
To adjust SFC effect
Select. Adjust.
DIMEN   0Factory setting: 0
C-WDTH  3Factory setting: 3
PANORAMA: Factory setting
C-IMG   2Factory setting: 2
Factory settings: 0 dB
Factory setting: 10
Factory setting: 5 
						

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Reference
Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change the settings. (ápage 18 “Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL”) 
1Enter the MULTI CONTROL.
Select the settings to change. 
(ábelow, right)
Adjusting the tone
You can adjust the level of the bass and treble.
2Select “TONE ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “BASS ” or “TREBLE ” and 
press [ENTER].BASS, 
TREBLE
4Adjust the level and press [ENTER].
5Select another setting
Finish setting
Adjusting the volume balance
You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. 
2Select “BALANCE ” and press [ENTER].
3Adjust the balance and press 
[ENTER].
4Select another setting
Finish setting
Adjusting the brightness of the display
Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.
Choose a level between 1 (bright) and 3 (dim). 
2Select “DIMMER ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “ON ” and press [ENTER].•Select “OFF ” to cancel.OFF, ON
4Select the level and press [ENTER].LEVEL 1, 
LEVEL 2, 
LEVEL 3
5Select another setting
Finish setting
• When you operate the main unit or remote control, this is temporarily
canceled.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set time. 
It does not control any other components.
2Select “SLEEP ” and press [ENTER].
3Select the time and press [ENTER].When this is set, “SLEEP” appears on the display.
• To cancel, select “OFF ”.OFF, 30, 60, 
90, 120 
(in minutes)
4Select another setting
Finish setting
• To check the setting: 
After setting the time, you can check the remaining time using step 2.
• To change a setting: 
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
CANCELMULTI
CONTROL
(MIN) (MAX)
L          R• The bar shows the
standard balance.
Changing the audio output (Dual program)
When the input signal is Dolby Digital, DTS and “DUAL ” appears in the
display, the audio to be output is set.
2Select “OPTION ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “DUAL PRG ” (DUAL PROGRAM) and 
press [ENTER].
4Select the audio and press [ENTER].
MAIN:  Main audio output
SAP:  Sub channel audio output
MAIN+SAP: Main and sub channel audio output
5Select another setting
Finish setting
• The setting remains in effect even if the power is turned off.
Listening comfortably at low volume
Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at
low volume (such as late at night) maintaining audio clarity. It reduces
the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. 
2Select “OPTION ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “DR COMP ” (DYNAMIC RANGE 
COMPRESSION) and press [ENTER].
4Select the level and press [ENTER].
OFF: The software is played with the original 
dynamic range. 
STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of 
the software for household viewing. 
MAX: The maximum allowable compression 
(recommended for night viewing).
5Select another setting
Finish setting
A/D attenuator
Turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVERFLOW ” lights frequently when
using 2-channel analog input or DVD ANALOG 6CH input.
2Select “OPTION ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “A/D ATT ” (A/D ATTENUATOR) and press 
[ENTER].
4Select “ON ” and press [ENTER].• To cancel, select “OFF ”.OFF, 
ON
5Select another setting
Finish setting
The RESET function
The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the settings made
at the time of shipment. 
However, any preset radio stations will not be erased.
2Select “OPTION ” and press [ENTER].
3Select “RESET ” and press [ENTER].
4Select “YES ” and press [ENTER].• To cancel, select “NO ”.
• When you select “YES ”, the input source becomes
“TUNER ” (Preset Channel 1).NO, 
YES 
						

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Connections
Settings
Basic Operations
Operations
Before use
Reference
Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions
Making a recording
You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or a DVD recorder connected to DVD RECORDER OUT. 
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to prepare it for recording.
Note
• You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal.
• When recording from a TV/STB, DVR, CD or DVD ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analog terminals and “ANALOG ” input
is selected. (ápages 4, 5, 9, 10 and 13) 
• With a tape deck, you can record any analog source except TAPE.
• With a DVD recorder, you can record any analog source except DVR.
• When you select DVD ANALOG 6CH mode, only sound from the front left and right channels is recorded. 
Adjusting the subwoofer levelYou can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while
listening to a source.
Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while
the subwoofer level is high. Reduce the subwoofer
level if this occurs.
Select.• You can make fine settings by pressing [TEST] then adjusting
the output level. (ápage 13)
• You cannot adjust the subwoofer level if “DVD ANALOG 6CH”
is selected.
•Select “SW --- ” to stop output.
Factory setting: SW 10
Muting
To mute the volume.•“MUTING IS ON ” scrolls on the display while the volume is
muted.
• Muting is canceled when the power is turned off.
nTo cancel: Press again
Multi-source re-masterThis original feature boosts the frequencies of the
higher harmonics that are lost during recording due
to compression. 
You  can enjoy a full, more natural sound with this. 
Select.
• Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 and SFC are canceled when using multi-source re-master.
• If you make any settings in “Speakers combination settings”, “Surround back speaker
settings” or “Speaker settings” (ápages 12, 21) when using multi-source re-master, multi-
source re-master is canceled.
Multi-source re-master cannot be used in the following cases.
• When input signal is DTS 96/24, PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4, 96 or 88.2 kHz.
DimmerDim the display for better viewing in a darkened
room.nTo cancel: Press again
áRefer to page 19 for adjusting the brightness of the display.
EFFECT 1: For fast tracks (pop and rock) 
EFFECT 2: For tracks with a variety of tempos (jazz)
EFFECT 3: For slow tracks (classical) 
EFFECT 4: For compressed audio signals 
OFF:
The re-master processing is off (factory setting)
VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
UP DOWNENTER
CANCELTUNE PRESET SPEAKERSPOWERABBANDBI-AMPDUAL AMPMULTI
CONTROL
PHONESVCR 2VIDEO IN AUDIO INLR
INPUT SELECTOR1Select the source to be recorded.
2Begin recording.Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.
3Start the source to be recorded.Follow your equipment’s operating instructions.
INPUT SELECTOR