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 condition may mean the DVD 
recorder does not recognize the 
signal this unit’s remote control 
transmits.
Switch the drives again after 
changing the signal in the following 
procedure.
1 Press [DVD RECORDER].
2 While pressing [ENTER], press 
and hold [8] for approximately 
2 seconds.
To return:
In step 2 above, while pressing [ENTER],
press and hold [9] for approximately 
2 seconds.
To switch the 
unit’s input to 
“DVD”/To 
switch the 
remote control 
to the DVD 
player 
operation mode
Do not forget to 
do this before 
operating a DVD 
player.
To  t u r n  t h e  DV D  
player on or off
To skip a track 
or chapter 
To look for a 
scene you wish 
to watch 
To  p l a y  a  
program at a 
slow speed
To start 
playback
To  s h o w  t h e  
direct navigator 
(or the top 
menu)
To show a sub 
menu
To  s h o w  t h e  
functional 
selection 
screen (While 
stopped)
To return to the 
previous screen
To select an 
item
Take this step after 
pressing the [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR, TOP 
MENU], [S, SUB MENU], 
or [FUNCTIONS].
DV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
AVSYSTEM
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PA U S E
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENU
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
[FUNCTIONS] activates display functions
on some of the Panasonic DVD players.
To execute the 
selected item
To specify a 
disc (5-disc 
changer only)
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 stop 
playback
ENTER
DIRECT TUNING
DISC
0ENTER
PAUSE
PAUSE
STOP
Note
Remote controlling a DVD player
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
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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 
switch the 
remote control 
to the VCR 
operation mode
Do not forget to 
do this before 
operating a VCR.
To turn the VCR 
on or off
To start 
playback
To fast forward/
rewind a tape
To pause
To select a 
channel
(When you make 
a selection in 
rising or falling 
order)
(When you select a
channel directly)
To  s t o p  
playback
VCR
AVSYSTEM
PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
CH
0ENTER
STOP
Remote controlling a CD player
To switch the 
unit’s input to 
“CD ”/To switch 
the remote 
control to the 
CD player 
operation mode
Do not forget to 
do this before 
operating a CD 
player.
To turn the CD 
player on or off
To start 
playback
To skip a track
To look for a section 
you wish to listen to
To pause
To specify a 
disc (3-or 5-disc 
changer)
To start play 
from a specified 
disc [MEGA CD 
changer] (holds 
more than 50 
discs)
To select a track 
directly
To stop 
playback
CD
AVSYSTEM
PLAY
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
DIRECT TUNING
DISC
DIRECT TUNING
DISC
0
PLAY
0ENTER
STOP 
						

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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 choice.
Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the 
previous display/
To  c a n c e l  
Operation on the main unit
1 Enter the setup.
Press and hold    for approximately 2 seconds.
2Select and confirm the setting.
3
Select and confirm the setting.
4 Press [-MENU, –SETUP, 
RETURN] to select “EXIT” 
and press [ENTER].
Operation on the remote control
5 Press
6  Press  and   
simultaneously and hold 
them in the position for 
approximately 2 seconds.
When you return the remote 
control code to “1”
•
Operation on the main unit: select “1” in step 3.
•Operation on the remote control: press
[ENTER] and [1] simultaneously and hold
them in the position for approximately 2
seconds or longer in step 6.
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
TUNER
BAND
ENTER
Code table
• Note that this remote control cannot
operate some equipment and that it may
not be able to perform some operations.
• Re-enter the codes after you change the
batteries.
Changing the codes
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.
TVVCRDV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
0
TV VCR DVD player
Press and hold the button 
corresponding to the equipment.
Enter the first digit. This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that
has remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code.
It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette recorders, and DVD
players. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as follows.
Enter a code to operate some equipment
0
Enter the second digit.
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
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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 playback of
Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.
Press   and select one of the 
following modes.To cancel
Press 
 (Movie)This mode produces good effects when you play movie and other
program materials recorded in the Dolby Surround format.
Sounds assigned to surround back channels become stereo in
playback when you connect two surround back speakers to the
unit.
Dolby Pro Logic  is in this mode at the time of purchase.
  (Music)Use this mode when playing music.
 (Dolby Digital EX)This mode produces good effects when you play movies recorded
in the Dolby Digital Surround EX format.
This mode is effective on multi-channel sources only.
Sounds assigned to surround back channels become monaural in
playback when you connect two surround back speakers to the
unit.
• The sign “DIGITAL EX” or “EX” replaces “PL ” on
the display when you connect one surround back speaker only.
  (Game)You can play games with dynamic sounds in this mode.
This mode is effective on 2-channel stereo sources.
This mode is unavailable when surround and surround back
speakers are unconnected (á pages 11 and 14) or when you set
them as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 31).
NEO:6
• NEO:6 offers you multi-channel playback of 2-channel stereo sources.
• The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on
6.1 channels.
Press   and select one of the 
following modes.To cancel
Press 
yUse this mode when playing movies.
(Cinema)
yUse this mode when playing music.
 (Music)
• Surround effects may be unavailable
depending on sources.
• These settings remain effective after
the unit goes off.The “CINEMA
 ” mode is available for 2-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources containing
surround data. The “MUSIC
 ” mode is available for the same sources containing no
surround data.
The subwoofer goes silent when you use NEO:6 on 2-channel stereo sources as long as
all speakers have been set as “LARGE ” in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page
31).
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
x
OFF
x
x
NEO : 6
OFF
Note
Note 
						

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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 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.
(Party)This mode gives you a stereo impression wherever your listening position may
be. Music played in the mode sounds like background music at parties.
Use this mode when
playing movies.
 (Movie)
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 
(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.
• The SFC function is off when the center speaker and surround speakers are not connected.
• In the “PARTY” mode, when only one surround back speaker is connected and the center speaker is unused, the surround back
speaker goes silent. The center speaker goes silent when you connect no surround back speaker to the unit.
• Depending on the combination of input source and SFC mode, sound may be distorted. In such cases, lower the effect level in
“Adjusting the effect level” (á page 26) or select another mode through procedures instructed above.
SFC
MUSIC
SFC
MUSIC
OFF
SFC
MOVIE
SFC
MOVIE
OFF
Note
Listening to sounds with surround effects
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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
(Center Width 
Control)In this mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to
front and center speakers as a whole.
Press  , select “C-WIDTH ” and press   for 
adjustment.
Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 7 (Center becomes wider)
Factory setting: 3
(Panorama)Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music.
Press  , select “PANORAMA”, and press   for 
selecting “ON ” or “OFF ”.
Factory setting: OFF
Adjusting NEO: 6’s “MUSIC ” mode further
(Center Image 
Control)In this mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to
front and center speakers as a whole.
Press  , select “C-IMAGE ”, and press   for 
adjustment.
Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 5 (Center becomes wider)
Factory setting: 2
Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control) further
Adjusting the 
output level
Press  , select a speaker, and press   for 
adjustment.
C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR  (Surround back right),
SBL (Surround back left) (SB when only one surround back speaker is
connected), LS (Surround left)
Adjustment range: 
 -10 dB to +10 dB    Factory setting: 0 dB
SUBW  (Subwoofer)
Adjustment range: 
 ---  (off), MIN  (minimum) 1 to 19, MAX  (maximum)
Factory setting: 10
• You cannot adjust the output levels of speakers other than the subwoofer in the
“PARTY ” mode (á page 25).
• You cannot adjust speakers not connected (á pages 11 and 14) and others set
as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 31).
These settings remain
effective after the unit
goes off.
Adjusting the 
effect levelPress  , and press   for adjustment.
Adjustment range:  EFFECT 1 (minimum) to EFFECT 10  (maximum)
Factory setting: EFFECT 5
You cannot adjust the effect level in the “PARTY” mode (á page 25).
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
x
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
LEVEL
Note
NoteEFFECT
Note 
						

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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 is
high. Reduce the subwoofer level if this occurs.
• Adjust the output level by taking steps described in “Adjusting the output level”
(
á page 26) when you wish to make detailed settings.
Silencing speakers 
temporarily
Press 
•“MUTING IS ON ” scrolls on the display while
the volume is muted.
• Press the button again to cancel the operation.
Muting is canceled when the unit is turned off.
Dimming the 
display light 
(Dimmer)
Press 
• Press the button to dim the display.
• Press the button again to cancel the operation.
Refer to page 29 for adjusting the brightness of the display.
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
SUBWOOFER
Note
MUTING
Note
DIMMER
Note
1 Press [SPEAKERS A] and 
[SPEAKERS B] to switch all 
speakers off. 
2 Lower the volume by turning [VOLUME, 
-, 
+] and connect headphones to the unit.
Plug type: ø 6.3 mm (1/4) stereo standard plug
3 Adjust the volume by turning [VOLUME, -, 
+].
 
• Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
• Playback channels become two when you switch all speakers
off. The 2-channel mix (2CH MIX) function activates
automatically when you play a multi-channel source.
(Excluding DVD-Audio sources that do not allow down-mixing)
• The “DVD ANALOG 6CH” function (á page 18) goes off
and front two channels make audio output when you play
sources through analog 6-channel connections
 (á page 8).
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AUXS VIDEO INVIDEO INLAU
D
IO 
INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
VOLUME
SPEAKERSAB
W (Headphone jack)
SPEAKERS
Note
Convenient functions under remote control/Using headphones
Operations
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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.
Press   for confirming the choice.
3
Making a setting
Turn   to make a setting.
Press   for confirming the choice.
4
Finishing the setting procedure
Press   several times to select “EXIT ”.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• The display returns to the original one.
• You can also select “EXIT ” by turning [INPUT SELECTOR].
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN 
						

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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 speakers. 
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2
Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
The bar shows the standard balance.
You cannot adjust volume balance when you use
SFC’s “PARTY ” mode (á page 25).L : Front left    R : Front right 
Changing the audio 
output (Dual program)
• The unit allows you to 
switch dual audio signals in 
Dolby Digital and DTS 
formats.The sign “DUAL PRG
 ” appears on the display
when the unit receives a dual audio signal.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2
Select audio and confirm the choice.
  
MAIN : Main audio output (Factory setting)
SAP : Sub channel audio output
M+S : Main and sub channel audio output
Adjusting the 
brightness of the 
display
• Dim the display for better 
viewing in a darkened room.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2
Select a setting and confirm the choice.
• Select “OFF ” to cancel.Adjustment range: 
DIMMER 1 (bright) to DIMMER 3 (dim)
Factory setting: OFF
Sleep timer
• The sleep timer can turn the 
unit off after a set time. 
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the time and confirm the 
choice.
• When this is set, “SLEEP” appears on the display.
• To check the setting: 
After setting the time, you can check the 
remaining time using step 1.
• To change a setting: 
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.Times available for setting: 
30, 60, 90, 120 (minutes)
Factory setting: OFF
It does not control any other components.
Note
Note
Sound effect/Convenient functions
Operations 
						

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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 setting
Turn   to select an item.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• You must repeat these steps several times depending on settings.
3
Making a setting
Turn   to make a setting.
Press   for confirming the choice.
4
Finishing the setting procedure
Press   several times to select “EXIT ”.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• The display returns to the original one.
• You can also select “EXIT ” by turning [INPUT SELECTOR].
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN