Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr57 Operating Instructions

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When using a Panasonic DVD 
recorder
Change the unit’s remote control code to
match the remote control code of the DVD
recorder.
Confirm the DVD recorder’s remote control
code number according to its operating
instructions.
1 Press [DVD RECORDER].
2 Press and hold [ENTER] together 
with [1], [2], or [3] for 2 seconds 
or longer.
• [Mode 1], [Mode 2], or [Mode 3] is set on
the remote control according to the
pressed button.
• The factory setting is [Mode 1].
When DVD drives do not switch
The...

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Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
DV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CDTUNER
BAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT TUNINGENTER
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTDVD RECORDERCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTESTTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIEDIMMER MUTINGTV/VIDEO
DISC
Direct the remote control to the 
equipment you wish to operate.Remote controlling a VCR
To switch the 
unit’s input to 
“VCR ”/To...

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Before use
Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may star t
functioning when you use the unit’s remote control for
operating the equipment.
Switch the unit’s remote control code to
“REMOTE 2 ” in such cases.
Use the same code for setting the unit and its remote
control through the following steps.
Changing remote control codes
SSY
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
Basic operation
Turn to make 
a...

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Listening to sounds with surround effects
You can add surround effects or play stereo sources on multi channels.
Dolby Pro Logic
• Dolby Pro Logic  offers you multi-channel playback of stereo sources.
• The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on
7.1 channels (when two surround back speakers are connected to the unit) and on
6.1 channels (when only one surround back speaker is connected).
• The technology makes surround back channels available for the...

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Before use
SFC (Sound Field Control)
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, 
PCM or analog stereo sources.
Use this mode when
playing music.
 (Music)
Press   and select one of the following 
modes.
You can also select each of the following modes by 
pressing  , and   in succession.To  c a n c e l
Press 
(Live)Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.
(Pop/Rock)Best suited for dynamic sound such as...

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Sound effect under remote control
See pages 24 and 25 for information about each mode.
Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic   “MUSIC ” mode further
You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo.
(Dimension 
Control)You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround
speakers.
Press  , select “DIMEN ” and press   for adjustment.
Adjustment range:-3 (Greater weight on surround speakers) 
to +3 (Greater weight on front speakers)
Factory setting: 0...

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Before use
Convenient functions under remote control
Using headphones
Adjusting the 
subwoofer level
You can adjust the output level while playing sources. You can adjust the level
according to your preference by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example.
Press   and make a 
selection.Adjustment range:
--- (off), MIN (minimum), 5,
10, 15, MAX (maximum)
• Factory setting: SUBW 10
• Select “--- ” to stop output.
• Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level...

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Sound effect/Convenient functions
 To return to the previous display/To cancel
Press
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AUXS VIDEO INVIDEO INLA
UDIO
 INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNEMENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
Basic operation
1
Entering the menu
Press • The display shows the menu for the
operation.
Example: “Adjusting the bass”
2
Selecting an item for setting
Turn   to select an item....

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Before use
Adjusting the bass
• You can adjust the bass 
through this operation.
1Select and confirm the choice.
2 Make adjustment and confirm the 
choice.Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
Adjusting the treble
• You can adjust the treble 
through this operation.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2
Make adjustment and confirm the choice.Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
Adjusting the volume 
balance
• You can adjust the balance 
of the front...

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Setting the receiver
To return to the previous display/ To cancel 
Press 
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AUXS VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO
 INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
Basic operation
1
Entering the setup
Press and hold   for approximately 2 seconds.• The display shows factory settings.
Example: “Setting speakers and 
their sizes”
2
Selecting an item for...