Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr57 Operating Instructions

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Do not forget to take steps instructed in “Detecting speakers automatically”  (á page 14)  after connecting a new speaker or making a similar change. 
Speakers designed for bi-wiring have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequency signals.
• Bi-wiring prevents high frequency and low frequency signals from interfering with each other. It offers playback in high audio quality.
• Different amplifiers for high frequency and low frequency signals produce bi-amp stereo sounds that are clearer and higher in audio
quality when you play sources containing analog audio and 2-channel PCM signals (á page 18).
• HF and LF stand for high frequencies and low frequencies, respectively.
• Make sure to connect speakers’ HF terminals with the unit’s FRONT B terminals, and speakers’ LF terminals with the unit’s FRONT A
terminals. “Correcting the HF and LF difference” (
á page 32) becomes unavailable when you make reverse connections.
• Make sure to select “YES ” in “Setting bi-wiring connections” (á page 31) when you connect the unit to speakers designed for bi-
wiring. The speakers do not produce adequate sounds unless you make this setting.
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN HAUT-PARLEURS
BI-WIRE
Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables and cords are connected.
• The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
• Do not use an AC power supply cord from any other type of equipment with this unit.
• If the unit is left unplugged for longer than two weeks, all settings will revert to the factory settings. Perform the settings again if this occurs.
Speaker impedance
Front A: 6 to 8 Ω 
Center:  6 to 8 Ω 
Surround:  6 to 8 Ω 
Surround back:  6 to 8 Ω 
Front speakers
(R)     (L)
Center 
speakerSurround speakers
(R)     (L)
Surround back 
speakers
(R)     (L)
Active subwooferSpeaker cable
The unit’s rear view
Use the terminal for the left speaker when you 
connect one surround back speaker only.
Monaural connection cable
AC power 
supply cord 
(included)
Note
Connecting speakers designed for bi-wiring
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHF
VIDEO
DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
FRONTVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
HAUT-PARLEURS
HFHF
LF
LFSpeaker cableSpeaker impedance 
BI-WIRE: 6 to 8 Ω 
The unit’s rear view
Front speaker (L)
Rear view Front speaker (R)
Rear view
Note
Home Theater connections
Connections
• Turn off all components before making any
connections.
• Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately
unless otherwise indicated. 
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
operating instructions. 
						

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Home Theater connections
Make the following connections when you wish to install a second pair of speakers in another room and enjoy music there.
• Select “SPEAKERS B” when you wish to enjoy sounds from speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals (á page 18).
• If you select SPEAKERS B only, playback is 2-channel. When a multi-channel source is played, the sounds intended for all the
speakers are played through the front left and front right speakers (2CH MIX).
You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set consisting of a digital transceiver and a wireless system (sold separately)) with the unit.
To use this option, insert the digital transceiver into the unit’s digital transceiver terminal and connect surround speakers to SH-FX50/SH-FX60’s
wireless system. See SH-FX50/SH-FX60’s operating instructions for details.
• Audio output changes as follows when you use surround speakers wirelessly.
- The maximum number of playback channels is 5.1. Surround back speakers become unavailable. Sounds assigned to them are 
consolidated and output from surround speakers on the left and right.
- Left and right surround terminals on the unit make no audio output.
• Make sure to turn the unit off when you insert or remove the digital transceiver.
• “2-Way wireless” function of SH-FX60 cannot be used.
Connecting speakers
Connecting a second pair of front speakers
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LF HF
)INVIDEO
OR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
NDFRONT/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
HAUT-PARLEURS
Speaker cableThe unit’s rear view
Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L)
Speaker impedance
Front A and B: 6 to 8 Ω 
Front B: 6 to 8 Ω 
Note
Making surround speakers wireless with SH-FX50/SH-FX60
The [WIRELESS READY] indicator stays on while the digital transceiver is in.
The indicator does not go on in the following cases:
The indicator stays off:
• When the [MULTI CH SURROUND] indicator is off
• When surround speakers are set as absent (á page 31)
The indicator flashes:
When radio waves are interrupted (when SH-FX50/SH-FX60 is off)(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUD IOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
The unit’s rear view
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AU XS VIDEO  INVIDEO INLAU
DIO 
INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE[MULTI CH SURROUND][WIRELESS READY]
Note
Connecting antennas
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUD I OINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER1
2
1
3
FM ANT
GND 
1
2
2
Adhesive tape
FM indoor antenna 
(included)
Fix the other end of the 
antenna where reception 
is best.AM loop antenna (included)
Keep the antenna cord away from DVD 
recorders, DVD players, and other cords.
Black
Red
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.20 mm (25/32  )Shield braid
Core wire
10 mm (3/8)FM outdoor 
antenna
75 Ω 
coaxial 
cableWhite
The unit’s rear view
• Turn off all components before making any
connections.
• Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately
unless otherwise indicated. 
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
operating instructions. 
						

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Before use
Connecting other equipment
The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections or analog audio output connections.
Make connections according to your equipment and preference.
Make connections instructed in “To enjoy standard-quality pictures” (á page 7) when you connect the unit to a TV or DVD recorder.
The VCR makes no video output when you choose connections instructed in “To enjoy high-quality pictures” (á page 6).
The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (COAXIAL) output connections or analog audio output connections.
Make connections according to your equipment and preference.
These terminals are convenient for equipment you want to connect only temporarily. 
Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc.
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYY
PBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN HAUT-PARLEURS
Y P
B
PR
S-VIDEO 
OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO 
OUT (L)
(R)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL)
• Use cables that belong to the same type as the video cable
you used for connecting the unit to your TV.
• See pages 6 and 7 for connecting the unit to the TV.
Cable box or satellite 
receiver etc.
“Changing the digital input 
settings” (
á page 32)
The unit’s rear view
Connecting the unit to a VCR
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
HAUT-PARLEURS
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO 
OUT (L)
(R)VCR The unit’s rear view
Connecting the unit to a CD player
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
YPBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE LFHFLOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND LOOPEXTGND 
DIGITAL INAM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
SURROUND CHANNEL
OUT (DVD RECORDER) INS VIDEO
OUT
TV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUTVIDEOTV MONITOR DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
R
INCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
L RFRONT AFRONT BL RCENTER SURROUNDL RSURROUND BACKL R
SPEAKERS
TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN
COMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
HAUT-PARLEURS
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT 
(COAXIAL)
AUDIO 
OUT (L)
(R)CD Player
“Changing the digital input 
settings” (
á page 32)
The unit’s rear view
Connecting the unit to a video camera or game player etc.
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSAB
AUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CH
SURROUND
AU X
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLA
UDIO
 I
NR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUME
HDMI
TUNE
Video camera 
etc.S-VIDEO 
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT (L)
(R)
• Use a cable that
belongs to the same
type as the video
cable you used for
connecting the unit
to your TV.
• See pages 6 and 7
for connecting the
unit to the TV.
Home Theater connections
Connections
Connecting other equipment
• Turn off all components before making any
connections.
• Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately
unless otherwise indicated. 
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
operating instructions. 
						

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Before playback
Points regarding speaker sizes (á page 31)
The factory-set speaker size is “SMALL”.
You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to the playback frequency when the speaker size is “SMALL”. (The factory-set lowpass filter frequency is 100 Hz.)
See “Setting speakers and their sizes” for changing the speaker size to “LARGE ”.
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AU XS VIDEO  INVIDEO INLAUDI
O
 INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNEPOWER
SPEAKERSAB
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTOR
[    ]
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTOR
WIRELESSREADY
Detecting speakers automatically
The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically.
Perform the following steps when you connect a new speaker.
The unit considers seven speakers and one subwoofer are connected to the unit (keeps factory 
settings) unless you perform these steps.
You can also make speaker settings manually (á page 31 “Setting speakers and their sizes”).
1
Turn the unit on.
Press• The standby indicator [^] goes off when you turn
the unit on.
2
Check the speaker presence.
Press  simultaneously.
Automatic speaker detection starts.
(The [AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR] indicator
begins to flash when you press the buttons.)
ã
ã
ã
(The [AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR] 
indicator goes off when detection is through.)
The unit checks the center speaker, surround speakers, 
surround back speakers and the subwoofer in that order. 
(The connection status for front speakers is always present.)
The display shows the number of detected speakers 
(excluding the subwoofer).
The display shows connected speakers.
Automatic speaker detection ends.
• Automatic detection does
not work well depending
on speakers and cables.
Make speaker settings
manually in such cases
(á page 31).
• These settings remain
effective after the unit goes
off.
When you connect surround speakers to the unit wirelessly using SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (á page 12)
• The connection status for “S ” becomes present when the unit performs automatic
speaker detection.
“WARNING ” messages may appear on the display depending on detection results.
The unit did not detect the left surround back speaker. 
Use the terminal for the left speaker when you connect 
one surround back speaker only (á page 11).
The unit did not detect left and right surround 
speakers. Connect surround speakers as well when 
you connect surround back speakers to the unit.
The unit did not detect one of the two surround 
speakers. Check speaker connections.
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAVSYSTEMTVRECORDERDV 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
POWER
SPEAKERSAB
AUTO SPEAKER
DETECTOR
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORAUTO SPEAKERDETECTOR
Note
L: Front left       C:  Center      R: Front right      S Surroundyy
SB Surround back     W Subwoofer
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Confirming audio output from speakers and adjusting volumes
Through these steps, you make sure each of the connected speakers makes audio output.
Adjust the output level from each speaker and the output level from the front speakers to achieve balance in the listening-
viewing position.
1
Select [SPEAKERS A].
Press
or 
• If you select SPEAKERS B only, the test signal will not be output.
When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11)
Select “YES ” in “Setting bi-wiring connections” (á page 31).
Press   or  
2
Check the test signal output. 
Press 
• A test signal is output from one speaker at a
time for two seconds in the following order.
L → C → R → RS → SBR → SBL → LS →  SUBW
or L → C → R → RS → SB → LS → SUBW
(When you connect one surround back 
speaker only)
• Speakers not connected (á pages 11 and 14)
and others manually set as absent 
(á page 31) do not produce the test signal.
3
Adjust the volumes of front 
speakers to the normal 
listening level.
Press 
Volume range:
-- dB (minimum), 
-79 dB to 0 dB (maximum)
4
Select a speaker for 
adjustment.
Press   and select a 
speaker.
5
Adjust the volume of the 
selected speaker.
Press
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the level 
of each speaker.
Adjustment range:
-10 dB to +10 dB (Factory setting: 0 dB)
SUBW only:
MIN  (minimum) ↔  1 to 19 ↔  MAX  (maximum)
(Factory setting: 10 )
• Only the adjusted speaker produces the test signal in steps 4 and 5.
Connected speakers start producing the test signal again in the
above order 2 seconds after both steps.
6
Stop the test signal.
Press 
SPEAKERSA
A
SPEAKERS
When only the SPEAKERS A 
setting is selected
AB
SPEAKERS
When SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B 
settings are selected
SPEAKERSASPEAKERSB
AB
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TESTL : Front left
C :Center
R : Front right 
RS : Surround right
LS : Surround left 
SBR : Surround back right 
SBL : Surround back left 
SB : Surround back (If you connect
one surround back speaker)
SUBW : Subwoofer
How speakers are displayed
VOLUME
LEVEL
TEST
Before playback
Connections 
						

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Enjoying Home Theater features
Basic playback
1
Turn the unit on.
Press
The [MULTI CH SURROUND] indicator 
comes on (Factory setting).• The standby indicator [^] goes off when you turn the unit on.
Do not forget to perform speaker detection when you play a source on the unit for 
the first time or when you change the number of connected speakers (á page 14).
2
Select [SPEAKERS A].
Press
Press [SPEAKERS B] when you use SPEAKERS B.
(Playback becomes 2-channel only when you
use the SPEAKERS B setting.)
When using a BI-WIRE connection (á page 11)
Select “YES ” in “Setting bi-wiring connections” (á page 31).
Press   or  
3
Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] and 
choose an input source.
Turn Input sources:
TUNER FM, TUNER AM, CD, TV/STB, DVD,
DVR, VCR (video recorder), AUX (external input)
• If “DVR ” is selected, “DVD RECORDER”
scrolls once on the display.
You can also choose the input selector using
the remote control (á page 4).
Using a DVD recorder with built-in VCR (á page 9)
• To play a DVD: Select “DVR ”.
• To play a video cassette: Select “VCR ”.
4
Play back the selected input source.
The unit produces 2-channel stereo sounds
when you switch off [MULTI CH SURROUND].
Press [MULTI CH SURROUND] again when
you wish to use the surround effect.• The unit stores setting about MULTI CH SURROUND use for each input source. The
multi-channel surround effect activates whenever you play a multi-channel source.
• You can start 2-channel mix (2CH MIX) by switching MULTI CH
SURROUND
 off while playing a multi-channel source (excluding DVD-
Audio sources that do not allow down-mixing).
2-channel mix goes off when you turn the unit off or when you change the input source.
5
Adjust the volume.
Turn
Volume range:
-- dB (minimum), –79 dB to 0 dB (maximum)
When you finish listening 
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8, POWER] to turn the unit to standby.
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AUXS VIDEO  INVIDEO INLA
UDIO
 INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNEPOWER
SPEAKERSAB
MULTI CHSURROUND
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
[    ]
POWER
MULTI CHSURROUNDNote
SPEAKERSAA
SPEAKERSNote
SPEAKERSASPEAKERSB
AB
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
INPUT SELECTOR
Note
Note
VOLUME 
						

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This unit does not play the Dolby Digital RF signal and MPEG audio signal.
• The unit makes output through speakers according to the number of signals recorded in sources when you switch Dolby Pro Logic ,
NEO:6, or SFC off.
Example: The unit makes output through front speakers, the center speaker, surround speakers, and the subwoofer when you play
5.1-channel sources. Surround back speakers go silent.
• The MULTI CH SURROUND effect goes off when the input source contains the 192 kHz PCM signal.
• The number of source channels appears on the display when you switch input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on
the selected source.)
Digital signals that can be played on this unit
Dolby Digital 
(including Dolby 
Digital Surround EX)This is the digital surround system 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.DVD etc.
DTS 
(including DTS-ES 
and DTS 96/24)
This is the digital surround system 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.DVD etc.
PCM
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. 
Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input
signals transmitted at the frequencies of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,
176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz.CD, DVD-Audio 
etc.
Note
How the unit displays audio signals
DIGITAL:
DIGITAL EX:
EX:
PL :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.
(Displayed only when you connect one
surround back speaker.)
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby
Pro Logic   decoder) is being used when
the input signal is DTS 5.1-channel.
(Displayed only when you connect one
surround back speaker.)
Dolby Pro Logic   decoder is being used.PL :
DTS:
DTS 96/24:
DTS-ES:
NEO:6:
SFC:The display informs Dolby Pro Logic 
(the Dolby Pro Logic   decoder) is used on
2-channel stereo sources when surround
back speakers are absent.
DTS decoder is being used.
DTS 96/24 decoder is being used.
DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being
used.
(Displayed only when you connect one
surround back speaker.)
DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is being used.
SFC matrix function is being used.
AB
2CH MIX
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TUNEDMONO STSLEEP
PCMinftDTS 96/24DTS-ES
DIGITAL EXEX
MDIGITAL  INPUT
kHzMHz
x
x
x
x
x
Note
x
Subwoofer
Number of surround and surround back channels
Number of front and center channels
Basic operations
Enjoying Home Theater features 
						

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Playback options
RECEIVERAVSYSTEMTVRECORDERDV D
DV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CDTUNER
BAND
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AU XS VIDEO INVIDEO INLA
UDIO
 INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
[BI-AMP]ADVANCEDDUAL AMP
SPEAKERSAB
Using 
SPEAKERS 
B
Sound is output from the
speakers connected to the
FRONT B terminals on this unit.
Press
• Playback is in stereo (2-channel).
• When only the SPEAKERS B setting is selected and the input source is
multi-channel, “2CH MIX” appears on the display.
• To turn off the sound from the speakers connected to the FRONT A
terminals, press [SPEAKERS A] and cancel “ ”.
• Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels when you
make analog 6-channel connections for DVD-Audio sources.
• If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are set automatically
irrespective of settings selected in “Setting speakers and their sizes” 
(
á page 31).
Speaker size: LARGE
Subwoofer: NO (Bass is output from the front speakers.)
ADVANCED 
DUAL AMP 
function
The advanced dual amp function activates
automatically when you use 2-channel
stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback.
The unit takes advantage of the
unused surround back speaker
amplifier, and runs one speaker with
two amplifiers when this function is on.
Advanced dual amplifier offers you sounds
that are clearer and higher in audio quality
than those available in normal playback.
• The [ADVANCED DUAL AMP]
indicator stays on while
advanced dual amp is at work. You can also set the advanced dual amp
function off (
á page 33).
Enjoying BI-
AMP sounds
This function activates automatically when you
play analog audio sources or two-channel PCM
signals through bi-wiring connections.
The unit takes advantage of the front speaker
and the surround speaker amps, and drives the
speakers’ high-frequency and low-frequency
sections separately when this function is on.
The advanced dual amp function (
á above) is
available with the bi-amp function. When
combined, the two functions enhance clarity
and audio quality of stereo sounds.
• Refer to page 11 for connecting
BI-WIRE speakers.
•
Select “YES ” in “Setting bi-wiring
connections” (
á page 31).
•Switch the [MULTI CH
SURROUND] effect off (
á page 16).
You cannot use the bi-amp function with
analog 6-channel connections for DVD-
Audio sources (
á below).
• The [BI-AMP] indicator stays on while
bi-amp is at work.
• Refer to page 32 for “Making bi-amp
settings”.
Playing DVD-
Audio
Enjoying DVD-
Audio sources 
through digital 
connectionsConnect the unit to a DVD recorder or DVD
player using the HDMI cable (
á page 5) or a
digital cable (COAXIAL 1) (
á pages 6 and 7).
Speaker settings (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled
when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel
signal through the HDMI input terminal. Set distances
from the listening-viewing position and speaker sizes
on your DVD recorder or DVD player in such cases.
Playing DVD 
ANALOG 6CH
• Refer to page 8 for analog 6-channel
connections.
• Turn SPEAKERS on.
(DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either
SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is on.)
• Set the selector to “DVD ”. (á page 16)
Press and hold until 
“DVD 6CH ” is displayed.
•To cancel, press and hold until “DVD ” is displayed.
When the unit is connected to a 
DVD recorder
Playback is unavailable while the 
input source is “DVR”. Make 
analog 6-channel connections and 
switch the mode to “DVD”.
Speaker settings made on the unit 
(
á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when
you use DVD analog 6-channel playback.
Set distances from the listening-viewing
position and speaker sizes on your DVD
recorder and DVD player.
Enjoying high 
quality 2-channel 
analog soundsYou can enjoy high quality stereo sound with
192 kHz 2-channel DVD-Audio.1. Cancel the “DVD 6CH  ” setting. 
(á above)
2. 
Set the input signal to “ANALOG ” in 
“Setting input signals”. (
á page 32)
SPEAKERSB
Note
A
Note
Note
DV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
Note 
						

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Using HDAVI Control
1.Connect the unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5).
(It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.)
2. Make settings on the TV (VIERA) to activate HDAVI Control. 
3. Turn all equipment on, switch the TV off, put it back on, and check if it shows pictures correctly. (Take these steps after 
changing connections or settings.)
Available models (As of April 2006)
TV (VIERA):TH-42/50/58PX600, TH-37/42/50PX60, TH-58PX60, TH-42PD60, TH-42/50PX6
DVD recorder (DIGA): DMR-ES25, DMR-ES45V, DMR-EH55, DMR-EH75V, DMR-ES46VWhat is HDAVI Control?
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder
(DIGA) under HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating
instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
OUT (DVD RECORDER) IN
The unit’s rear view TV HDMI
(AV IN)DVD HDMI 
(AV OUT) TV (VIERA)
DVD recorder (DIGA)
Enjoying Home Theater features through one-touch operations 
Direct the remote control to the DVD recorder (DIGA) 
and press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].
The unit performs the following operation automatically when you simply press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].
1. The DVD recorder goes on.
• The DVD recorder starts playing a disc that is in.
•
The DVD recorder plays back a recorded TV program (the last recorded program) when a disc is not in.
2. The TV goes on and the TV input changes.
3.
This unit goes on and the selector changes to “DVR ”, and Multi-channel playback starts.
When adjusting the volume: Press [ + VOLUME -].
You can also adjust the volume on your TV (VIERA)’s remote control. 
(A message informing the action appears on your TV while you adjust the volume.)
• Press [u SKIP] and start playing a DVD disc or a recorded TV program again when playback
does not start from the beginning.
• This unit automatically goes off when you switch your TV (VIERA) off. (This operation is unavailable when you set the input source
as TUNER or CD on this unit.)
• Audio output automatically moves to speakers on your TV (VIERA) when you turn the unit off.
Audio output moves from speakers on the TV (VIERA) to speakers connected to the unit when you turn the unit on.
• This unit goes from off to on and speakers connected to the unit start producing sounds when you make settings for Home theater
on your TV (VIERA).
To play back TV sounds on multi-channels
You must make digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections (
á page 9) for doing this.
The input source for the unit changes to “TV
 ” when you select a TV channel or operate the TV in other ways (á page 20).
ONETOUCHPLAY
GATOROPMENUFUN
0
ANALOG 6CHBAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT TUNINGENTER
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTDVD RECORDERCM SKIP
DISC
ONETOUCHPLAY
Note
Setting the unit against HDAVI Control operations
1 Press and hold [-MENU, 
-SETUP, RETURN] for 
approximately 2 seconds.
2 Select and confirm the setting.
3 Select and confirm the setting.
4 Select and confirm the setting.
OFF: Setting for canceling linked operations
ON: Setting for activating linked operations (Factory setting)
5 Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to select 
“EXIT” and press [ENTER].
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
MENU
SETUP
RETURNTu r n  t o  
make a 
choice.Press to 
confirm 
your 
choice.To return to 
the previous 
display/To 
cancel 
Basic operation
Playback options
Basic operations
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Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
Besides this unit, you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the
supplied remote control. See respective equipment’s operating instructions for detailed operations.
You may need to enter a code to operate some equipment (
á page 23).
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 : 6TV/VIDEO
DISC
Direct the remote control to the 
equipment you wish to operate.
Remote controlling a TV
To switch the unit’s 
input to “TV ”/To 
switch the remote 
control to the TV 
operation mode
Do not forget to 
do this before 
operating a TV.
To turn the TV 
on or off
To change the TV/video 
input mode on the TV
To adjust the TV 
volume
To select a 
channel
(When you make a selection 
in rising or falling order)
(When you select a 
channel directly)
TV
AVSYSTEM
TV/VIDEO
TV
VOL
CH
0ENTER
To switch the unit’s 
input to “DVR ”/To 
switch the remote 
control to the DVD 
recorder operation 
mode
Do not forget to 
do this before 
operating a DVD 
recorder.
To turn the DVD 
recorder on or 
off
To skip a track 
or chapter 
To look for a 
scene you wish 
to watch 
To  p l ay  a  
program at a 
slow speed
To start 
playback
To show the 
direct navigator 
(or the top 
menu)
To show a sub 
menu
To show the 
functional 
selection screen 
(While stopped)
To return to the 
previous screen
To select an 
item
Take this step after 
pressing the [DIRECT 
NAVI GATOR,  TOP 
MENU], [S, SUB MENU], 
or [FUNCTIONS].
RECORDER
DV D
AVSYSTEM
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PA U S E
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENU
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
To execute the 
selected item
To select a track 
or chapter 
directly
• Some of the 
models require 
you to press 
[ENTER] for 
execution after 
pressing number 
buttons.
To pause
To  m o v e  
forward and 
backward frame 
by frame
To skip a 
minute forward
To switch DVD 
recorder drives 
(including the 
hard disk drive, 
disc drive, and 
the SD drive etc.)
To select a 
channel
(When you make 
a selection in 
rising or falling 
order)
(When you select a
channel directly)
To stop 
playback
ENTER
0ENTER
PAUSE
PAUSE
CM SKIP
DRIVE SELECT
CH
0ENTER
STOP
Remote controlling a DVD recorder