Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr57 Operating Instructions

PPCRQT8549-P Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. 
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read 
the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner∗, 
Panasonic has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR
® 
guidelines for energy efficiency.
∗For Canada only: The word “Par ticipant” is
used in place of the word “Partner”. 
If you have any questions contactIn the U.S.A.:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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Connections
Basic operations
Before use
Operations Reference
Table of contents/
Listening caution
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is 
only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how 
you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This 
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer 
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by 
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the...

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Control guide
Remote control
Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and –)
match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type
batteries.
Use
Caution
• Do not place an object between the
signal sensor and the remote control.
• Do not place the signal sensor
under direct sunlight or the strong
light of an inverter fluorescent lamp.
• Keep the transmission window and
the unit’s sensor free from dust.
When you set the unit in 
a cabinet
The remote controlling range may
decrease depending...

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Home Theater connections
HDMI stands for 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 (
á page 19).
• HDMI enables you to digitally transmit multi-channel sounds in DVD-Audio.
• The [HDMI] indicator stays on while you enjoy sounds and pictures through
HDMI connections.
Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
• Make connections instructed in “To...

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Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
• Check terminals on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables.
• Select one and use it for connection when your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player has two or more video terminals. The component
video terminal can produce more accurate colors than the S video terminal.
See page 13 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.
Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player
To enjoy...

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Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
See page 13 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver.
To enjoy standard-quality pictures
Video cable
Video connection cable
Audio cable
Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable
Insert the cable after 
making sure shapes 
match.How to connect the optical fiber 
cable
• Do not sharply bend the optical
fiber cable.
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD...

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Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
Make analog connections according to your equipment and preference. See pages 6 and 7 for video connections.
Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player
Video cable
Video connection cable
Audio cable
Stereo connection cable Optical fiber cable
White (L)
Red  (R)
Insert the cable 
after making sure 
shapes match.How to connect the optical 
fiber cable
• Do not sharply bend the
optical fiber cable.
To enjoy analog sounds...

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Make the following connections in addition to those instructed on pages 5 to 7.
• Speakers produce sounds when you make connections for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. Make
connections according to your equipment and preference.
• Use the optical fiber cable for connection when your TV has the digital output terminal.
To enjoy TV sounds on multi channels
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP...

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Home Theater connections
The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing position.
Measure the actual distance from each of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps instructed in
“Setting distances” (á page 31) when you cannot install speakers the same distance away.
Front speakers (left , right )
Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency...