Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr57 Operating Instructions

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Before use
Setting speakers and 
their sizes
• You can set connected 
speakers and their sizes 
manually.
• Frequencies available for 
playback vary according to 
speakers. Size setting is 
necessary for reproducing 
sources, particularly their 
bass section, completely.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a speaker for setting and 
confirm the choice.
3 Change a setting and confirm the 
choice.
When you set the front speakers (LR) as 
“LARGE ”
• The subwoofer also makes audio output in the
bass range when you perform stereo playback of
analog and PCM sources.
• The subwoofer sends out only the LFE (low
frequency effect channel) signal contained in 
2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS sources when you
play them in stereo.SUBW : Subwoofer
LR : Front speakers
C : Center speaker
S : Surround speakers
SB : Surround back speakers
SUBW (Subwoofer)
NO : Unconnected    YES : Connected
LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround)
NONE : For speakers you haven’t
connected (center or surround). 
SMALL : For speakers that cannot adequately
reproduce the bass range. This
setting is sufficient for most speakers
if you are using a subwoofer. 
LARGE :For speakers that can sufficiently
reproduce the bass range down
to 20 Hz.
SB
 (Surround back)
NONE :For speakers you haven’t connected.
1-SPK : If you connect one surround
back speaker.
2-SPK : If you connect two surround back
speakers.
Factory settings:
LR (Front), C (Center), S
 (Surround)SMALL
SUBW (Subwoofer)YES
SB
 (Surround back)2-SPK
• You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback when
speakers are set as “SMALL ”. (The factory setting is 100 Hz.) (á below)
• The following are set automatically.
When you set “LR ” to “SMALL ”, “SUBW ” is set to “YES ”.
When you set “SUBW ” to “NO ”, “LR ” is set to “LARGE ”.
• The “SB ” (Surround back speakers) size becomes the “S ” (Surround speakers) size because the unit does not offer “SB ” size setting.
Setting distances
• By setting the distance between 
the speaker’s position (except 
the subwoofer) and the 
listener’s seating position, the 
sound delay time is 
automatically adjusted so that 
sound reaches the listener at 
the same time.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a speaker for setting and 
confirm the choice.
3
Select a distance and confirm the choice.
LR :FrontC :Center
S : SurroundSB : Surround back
Adjustment range:  3 to 30 ft (feet)
Factory settings:
LR  (Front), C (Center)10 ft (feet)
S (Surround), 
SB  (Surround back)  5 ft (feet)
Setting bi-wiring 
connections
• Select this when you 
connect bi-wire compatible 
front speakers. (á page 11)
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2  Select and confirm the choice.YES : When speakers designed for bi-
wiring are connected
NO : When speakers designed for bi-
wiring are not connected
Factory setting: NO
Setting the lowpass 
filter
• If the speaker sizes 
(á above) are set to 
“SMALL”, make this setting.
• The unit cannot reproduce the 
entire bass range when speakers 
are set as “SMALL”. You can 
arrange the unit to provide missing 
bass sounds through the 
subwoofer by setting the lowpass 
filter frequency according to 
frequencies available for playback.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the lowpass filter frequency 
and confirm the choice.
The setting made through these steps applies to all
speakers set as “SMALL ”.
80 : The subwoofer produces sounds in
the lower register at 80 Hz and
frequencies below.
100 : The subwoofer produces sounds in
the lower register at 100 Hz and
frequencies below.
150 : The subwoofer produces sounds in
the lower register at 150 Hz and
frequencies below.
200 : The subwoofer produces sounds in
the lower register at 200 Hz and
frequencies below.
Factory setting: 100
Note
ft
ft
Note
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Setting the receiver
See page 30 for receiver operations.
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
Changing the digital 
input settings
• Change these settings to suit 
the connections you have made 
to the optical (OPT) and coaxial 
(COAX) digital input terminals. 
(
á pages 6, 7, 9 and 13)
• You can only allocate one piece 
of equipment per terminal.
(Example) “OPT 1 ” becomes 
the only digital terminal you can 
use for connecting the DVD 
player to the unit when you 
change the DVD setting to the 
terminal.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the equipment connected to the digital 
input terminal and confirm the choice.
3 Change the digital input setting and confirm the 
choice.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change settings.TV :TV
DVR :DVD recorder
DVD : DVD player
CD : CD player
Factory setting:
TV :OPT1 (OPTICAL 1)
DVR :OPT2 (OPTICAL 2)
DVD :COAX1 (COAXIAL 1)
CD :COAX2 (COAXIAL 2)
Setting input signals
• This unit automatically 
detects whether input is 
digital or analog, but you 
can fix the input mode. 
•Select “AUTO  ” when it is 
not necessary to fix the 
signal.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the equipment connected to the digital 
input terminal and confirm the choice.
3 Select the method for identifying input signals 
and confirm the choice.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change settings.
Note regarding PCM FIX mode
•In 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. 
• This setting is not necessary when playback is normal.
• 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.
TV :TV
DVR :DVD recorder
DVD : DVD player
CD : CD player
AUTO  :
Automatic identification of
digital and analog signals
(HDMI takes priority when
the input signal is digital.)
ANALOG :Fixes the input signal
to analog and plays.
DIG : Fixes the input signal to
digital and plays.
PCMFIX :
Fixes the input signal
to PCM and plays.
Factory setting:
TV, DVR ,DVD, CD : AU TO
• The sign “ ” appears constantly on the display when you fix the input signal as digital.
• The sign “PCM” appears on the display when you set the input signal as “PCMFIX ”.
• 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.
Making bi-amp settings
• Bi-amp settings appear on 
the display and become 
selectable only when you 
make bi-wiring settings for 
the front speakers 
(á page 31).
• You can adjust HF (high 
frequency) and LF (low 
frequency) output balance 
of the bi-wired speakers.
• You can reduce the delay 
time due to the difference in 
size of the HF and LF units.Adjusting the 
balance
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2  Select and confirm the choice.
3
Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
The bar shows the standard balance.LF : Low frequency
HF : High frequency
Correcting the 
HF and LF 
difference1 Select and confirm the choice.
2  Select and confirm the choice.
3
Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
Adjustment range: 0.0  to 12.0 in (inch)
• You can select differences at
0.5 inch intervals.
Factory setting: 0.0 in (inch)
Note
Difference
Speaker
(Side view of a speaker 
in cross section)
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Before use
See page 30 for receiver operations.
Selecting the equipment 
connected to the HDMI 
input terminal
• You set the connected 
equipment as a DVD 
recorder or DVD player 
through these steps.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select the equipment connected to the HDMI 
input terminal and confirm the choice.
DVR : When the connected
equipment is a DVD
recorder
DVD : When the connected
equipment is a DVD
player
Factory setting: DVR
Reducing standby 
power consumption 
(power saving standby 
mode)1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
• The volume of consumed power becomes 0.25 W  if you select “OFF ”.
• The standby through function (á page 5) becomes unavailable
when you make HDMI connections.
•
HDAVI Control (á page 19) does not function when the unit is off.
OFF : When you wish to 
reduce standby power 
consumption
ON : When standby power 
consumption level is 
normal
Factory setting: ON
Setting ADVANCED 
DUAL AMP functions off1  Select and confirm the choice.
2  Select and confirm the choice.
OFF :Advanced dual amp functions 
are off in this setting.
AUTO : Advanced dual amp 
functions are on in 
this setting.
Factory setting: AU TO
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. 
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a setting and confirm the choice.
This function does not work when disc data does not support it.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)
Factory setting: OFF
Switching the attenuator
• Switch the attenuator on when 
sounds become distorted while 
playing an analog input source 
and the sign “OVERFLOW ” 
appears on the display.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
To cancel, select “OFF ”.OFF : off    ON : on
Factory setting: OFF
Delaying audio output and 
synchronizing it with video output
• Correct the time difference by 
delaying audio output when sounds 
and pictures do not match.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF :Normal setting
ON : Setting for delaying 
audio output
Factory setting: OFF
Returning settings to 
conditions upon factory 
settings (Reset function)
• Re-enter settings to your 
liking when necessary.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
To cancel, select “NO ”.
When you select “YES ”, the input source becomes TUNER
(Preset Channel 1). (Preset radio stations will not be erased.)YES : Choice for resetting
NO : Choice against 
resetting
Note
Note
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The radio
Improving receptionDVD recorders and DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD recorder and  the DVD player off or move it further away
from the AM loop antenna if this occurs.
Manual tuning
On the remote control (Direct tuning) On the main unit
1
Select “TUNER ”.
Press 
1
Select “TUNER FM ” or 
“TUNER AM ”.
Turn 
2
Select “FM ” or “AM ”.
Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
2
Tune to the station.
Press 
Tuning intervals: FM - 0.2 MHz, 
AM - 10 kHz
Automatic tuning
Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins
to scroll. Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning
may stop if there is interference.)
3
Press 
4
Enter the station frequency.
Press 
e.g. 107.9 MHz, Press [1] → [0] → [7] → [9] 
Tuning intervals:FM - 0.1 MHz, 
AM - 10 kHz
• If you do not press a button while the cursor is
flashing, the display returns to the frequency being
received.
• If the frequency has not been input correctly,
“ERROR ” will be displayed.
•“TUNED” is displayed when a station is tuned.
•“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is
tuned.
AUTO SPEAKERDETECTORADVANCED
DUAL AMPBI-AMPWIRELESSREADY
POWERSPEAKERSABAUTO SPEAKER
DETECTORMULTI CHSURROUND
AUXS VIDEO INVIDEO INLA
UDIO INR
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
TUNE
MENU
SETUP
RETURNINPUT SELECTOR
ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
ENTERMENU
SETUP
RETURN
0
RECEIVERAVSYSTEMTVRECORDERDV D
DV D
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT TUNINGENTER
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
DISC
Basic operation
Turn to make a choice.Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the previous 
display/To cancel 
TUNER
BANDINPUT SELECTOR
TUNER
BAND
TUNE
DIRECT TUNING
DISC
0
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Before use
• Even if the AC power supply cord is disconnected from the household AC outlet, the stations remain in the memory for approximately
two weeks.
Preset tuning
Presetting stations
nAuto presetting
1Set the channel reception to FM 87.9 MHz or 
AM 530 kHz. (ápage 34)
Preset channels that are automatically assigned by this unit are:FM: 1 to 30
AM: 21 to 30
Preset the FM stations first. If the AM stations are preset before the 
FM stations, they will be erased when the FM stations are preset.
2Enter the menu.
Press 
3Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
4Select “AUTO MEMO ” and confirm the setting.
5Select “START ” and press [ENTER].
Select “CANCEL ” to cancel.• During automatic presetting, the memory indicator ( ) flashes
and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel
numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset.
• The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.
•Frequencies may not be preset correctly when broadcast waves are
too strong or too weak. In such cases, carry out presetting manually.
nManual presetting
1Tune to the station you want to preset. 
(ápage 34)
2Enter the menu.
Press 
3Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
4Select “MEMORY ” and confirm the setting.
5Select a channel number and press [ENTER].
“STORED ” is displayed.
• To continue presetting, press [TUNE 2 or 1] to tune
another station from step 1.
6Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
• FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode 
(á below).
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
M
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
Listening to preset stations
nOn the remote control
• Select the channel. 
• Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
To select a two digit number 
e.g. 21
: [≧10, ENTER] → [2] → [1]n
On the main unit
1Enter the menu.
Press 
2Select  “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
3Select “TUNE MODE ” and confirm the setting.
4Select “PRESET ” and confirm the setting.
5Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
6Select the channel.
Press
• Hold down the button to change channels faster.
Select “MANUAL ” in step 4 when you wish to perform manual tuning (á page 34).
CH
0ENTER
MENU
SETUP
RETURN
TUNE
Reducing excessive noise (on the main unit)
Select if noise is excessive during radio reception.Preparation: Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] to enter the menu.
nDuring FM stereo reception
You can improve FM reception by switching reception to monaural.
1Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
2Select “FM MODE ” and confirm the setting.
3Select “MONO ” and confirm the setting.
• When this is set, “MONO” appears on the display.
• Select “AU TO  ” to cancel.
4Press  [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
nDuring AM reception
When there is a lot of noise interference with an AM broadcast,
try switching to this mode.
1Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
2Select “BEAT PROOF ” and confirm the setting.
3Select “MODE 1 ” or “MODE 2 ” and confirm 
the setting.
4Press  [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
The radio
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Troubleshooting guide 
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the
problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 38 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on back cover if you reside in Canada.
nCommon problemsPages
No power.• Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected.11
No sound.
Sound is distorted.
• Turn the volume up. 
• Check connections to speakers and other equipment. 
• Turn on the speakers.
• Select the correct source. 
• Change DIG INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made. 
• Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. 
• Turn the muting off.
• Turn PCM FIX off.
• Recording of some DVD-Audio may not be possible due to copyright protection.16
5 to 13
16
16
32
17
27
32
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Sound stops.  “OVERLOAD ” 
appears on the display for about a 
second, and the unit turns off.
• Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on. 
Causes include:
- Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 
- Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. 
- Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
- Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. 
Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.10
11, 12
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–
Analog input becomes distorted and 
the message “OVERFLOW ” appears 
on the display during playback.• Switch the attenuator on.33
“F76 ” appears on the display and 
the unit turns off.• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your dealer.–
“F70 ” appears on the display.• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your dealer.–“REMOTE 2 ” or “REMOTE 1 ” 
appears on the display.• Match the codes on the main unit and the remote control.23
Display is dim.• Cancel “DIMMER ”.27, 29
Clicking sound is heard during 
play.• Depending on the input signal when playing DVD etc., the ADVANCED DUAL AMP function changes
automatically. A clicking sound is heard when it changes. This does not mean a problem with the unit.
á You can also set the unit against automatic advanced dual amp operations.–
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nSurround effectsPag esSound is not heard from the 
center, surround or subwoofer 
speakers.• Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
• Confirm Dolby Pro Logic  , NEO:6, or SFC settings, and select an adequate mode.
• Switch MULTI CH SURROUND on when you play 2-channel stereo sources.14, 31
24 to 26
16
Sound is not heard from the  
surround back speaker.• Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
• Switch MULTI CH SURROUND on.14, 31
16
Cannot switch MULTI CH 
SURROUND on.
(Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6, and 
SFC are unavailable.)
• Check if the center speaker, surround speakers, and surround back speakers are connected properly.
• Switch SPEAKERS A on.
• You cannot use the MULTI CH SURROUND effect when the input source contains PCM signals with
sampling frequencies of 192 kHz.
• Cancel DVD analog 6-channel playback.
• You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio signals in Dolby Digital or DTS
formats.11
16
–
18
–
There is no DTS audio output.
There is audio output, but the DTS 
decoder indicator is not lit.• Set the DTS Digital Audio Output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder to “Bitstream”.–
Sound is distorted when using the 
Sound Field Control (SFC).• Depending on the input source, sound may be distorted if you increase the SFC effect level. If this
happens, decrease the SFC effect level.25, 26
nRadioPages
The radio cannot be tuned in or 
there is a lot of noise and 
interference.• Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.)
• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
• Reduce the treble.
• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD recorder, DVD players, and satellite receivers.
• Separate the antenna from other cables, cords, and appliances.12
12
29
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–
There is a lot of noise when listening to AM.• Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode.35
nHDMIPages
When using an HDMI connection, 
the first few seconds of sound is 
cut off.• Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD:
- Change the audio output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder from “Bitstream” to “PCM”. (6.1-
channel sources will however be played as 5.1-channel.)
- Select “PCMFIX ” as instructed in “Setting input signals” when you play 2-channel sources.–
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“U 70-1-1 ” appears on the display.• The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright protection technology.–“U 70-1-2 ” appears on the 
display.• The unit has received a signal for a picture format that is incompatible with the HDMI connection. Check
the settings of the connected equipment.–
“U 70- 3 ” appears on the display.
• Should anything unusual happen using an HDMI connection:
Consult your dealer if the sign remains on the display after these steps.
- Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
- Pull out the HDMI cable then reinsert it.
- Reduce the amount of equipment connected in series to the HDMI terminal if exceeding 2 units.–
5,19
–
The unit does not work properly.• The unit does not work properly when wrong cords are in HDMI input and output terminals. Turn the unit
off, unplug the AC power supply cord, and make connections again.5,19
HDAVI Control does not function 
properly.• Connect the unit to your TV (VIERA) using the HDMI cable, switch the TV on, unplug the unit’s AC power
supply cord, and insert it into a household AC outlet again.–
nRemote controlPagesThe remote control doesn’t work.• Replace the batteries if they are worn.4Other products respond to the 
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Before use
Help message
Specifications (IHF’78)
nAMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 
20 Hz-20 kHz both channels driven 
0.09 % total harmonic distortion100 W per channel (6 Ω)
1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 
0.09 % total harmonic distortion105 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total harmonic distortion 
rated power at 20 Hz-20 kHz  0.09 % (6 Ω)
Power bandwidth
both channel driven, –3 dB4 Hz to 88 kHz (6 Ω, 0.9 %)
Power output each channel driven 
0.9 % total harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 
Front (L/R)100 W (6 Ω)
Center 100 W (6 Ω)
Surround (L/R)100 W (6 Ω)
Surround Back (L/R)100 W (6 Ω)
Load impedance 
Front (L/R)
A or B6 to 8 Ω
A and B6 to 8 Ω
BI-WIRE6 to 8 Ω
Center 6 to 8 Ω
Surround (L/R)6 to 8 Ω
Surround Back (L/R)6 to 8 Ω
Frequency response 
CD, DVD, DVD Recorder, VCR, TV/STB, AUX4 Hz to 88 kHz, ±3 dB
DV D  6 C H4 Hz to 44 kHz, ±3 dB
Input sensitivity
CD, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVD Recorder, VCR, TV/STB, AUX 27 mV (200 mV, IHF ’66)
Input impedance 
CD, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVD Recorder, VCR, TV/STB, AUX22 kΩ
S/N (IHF A) 
CD, TV/STB, DVD, DVD Recorder (Digital Input)85 dB (103 dB, IHF ’66)
Tone controls 
BASS50 Hz, +10 to –10 dB
TREBLE20 kHz, +10 to –10 dB
Subwoofer frequency response (– 6 dB)7 Hz to 200 Hz
nFM TUNER SECTION Frequency range  87.9 to 107.9 MHz
Sensitivity  11.2 dBf (2 µV, IHF ’58)
50 dB quieting sensitivity 
MONO  18.3 dBf (4.5 µV, IHF ’58)
STEREO38.3 dBf (45 µV, IHF ’58)
Total harmonic distortion 
MONO0.2 % 
STEREO0.3 % S/N 
MONO73 dB 
STEREO67 dB 
Frequency response20 Hz to 15 kHz, +1 dB, –2 dB 
Alternate channel selectivity65 dB 
Capture ratio1.5 dB 
Image rejection at 98 MHz40 dB 
Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz75 dB 
AM suppression50 dB 
Stereo separation 
1 kHz40 dB 
10 kHz30 dB 
Antenna terminal75 Ω (unbalanced) 
nAM TUNER SECTION Frequency range530 to 1710 kHz 
Sensitivity20 µV, 330 µV/m 
Selectivity55 dB 
IF rejection at 1000 kHz50 dB 
nVIDEO SECTION Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced)1±0.1 Vp-p
Maximum input voltage1.5 Vp-p
Input/output impedance75 Ω
S-Video InputDV D,  DV D  R e c o r d e r,  T V / S T B
Output TV MONITOR
Component Video Input  DVD Recorder, TV/STB
Output TV MONITOR
nGENERAL Powe r su pp lyAC  120  V,  6 0 H z  
Power consumption135 W 
Dimensions (W x H x D)430 mm x 107.5 mm x 390 mm 
(16-15/16 x 4-7/32 x 15-11/32) 
Mass4.7 kg (10.4 lb.) 
nDIN POWER 1 kHz, T. H. D. 1 %2 x 100 W (6 Ω) 
Notes: 
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are
approximate. 
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.
MessageCause/countermeasure
1
Muting is on.
Press [MUTING] on the remote
control and cancel the function 
(á page 27).
2
The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”.
Change the mode to “MUSIC ” 
(á page 24).
3
Center and surround speakers are
not connected, or they are set as
absent. Connect the speakers 
(á page 11) or change their setting
to present (á page 31).
4
Surround and surround back
speakers are not connected, or
they are set as absent. Connect
the speakers (á page 11) or
change their setting to present 
(á page 31).
5
Surround back speakers are not
connected, or they are set as
absent. Connect the speakers 
(á page 11) or change their setting
to present (á page 31).
MessageCause/countermeasure
6
You are trying to use the effect
unavailable for DTS-ES sources.
7
You are trying to use the effect 
unavailable for DVD-Audio 
sources.
8
You are trying to use the effect
unavailable for DVD analog 
6-channel playback.
9
You are trying to use the effect
unavailable for the current input
source.
10
(flashing)The unit is in the “PCM FIX ” mode.
Cancel this mode (á page 32).
11
SPEAKERS A is off. Press 
[SPEAKERS A] to turn on 
“SPEAKERS A”  (á page 16).
12
SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B
are off. Select one of the speakers
(á page 16).
Digital input (Optical)2
(Coaxial)2
HDMI (Version 1.2a) Input1
Output1
Power consumption in standby mode:0.7 WPower consumption in HDMI off Mode:0.25 W
Troubleshooting guide/Help message/Specifications
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Warranty (U.S.A.)
Accessory Purchases
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively
referred to as 
“the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are
not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original
purchase date is required for warranty service.Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Audio Products (except items listed below) One (1) year One (1) year
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer 
Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)One (1) year Not Applicable
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, 
Microphones, AdaptersNinety (90) days Ninety (90) days
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs 
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) days Not Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery 
Packs (in exchange for defective item)Ninety (90) days Not Applicable
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com 
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910. 
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES
NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust-
ments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or
other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Depar tment at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Panasonic Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Customer Services Directory
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 
						

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Warranty (Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a 
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage 
for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that 
affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also 
excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required 
before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of 
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: 
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca
 
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca
 :
Link : “Servicentres
TM locator” under “Customer suppor t”
Panasonic Factory Service:
Richmond British Columbia
Mississauga Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive
Richmond BC   V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON  L4W 2T3
Tel:  (604) 278-4211 Tel:  (905) 624-8447
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (905) 238-2418
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. 
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. 
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with it.
  
HDMl, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. 
Warranty (U.S.A.)/Warranty (Canada)/Maintenance
Reference 
						

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Panasonic 
Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094 
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive 
Mississauga, Ontario 
L4W 2T3 
www.panasonic.caEn
2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Malaysia
Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)
In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 38.
In Canada to order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
-If you see this symbol-
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service
personnel if: 
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or 
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or 
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or 
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or 
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 
2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these
operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing
personnel. 
3. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses
parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics
as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards. 
4. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety
checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation: 
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 38.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-
5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre
closest to you.User memo:
1 AC power supply cord 
(K2CB2CB00018)1 FM indoor antenna 
(RSA0006-L)1 AM loop antenna 
(RSA0037)2 Batteries 1 Remote control
(EUR7662Y80)
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat
radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape
decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it
can damage your software.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact 
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Product information
DATE OF PURCHASE                                                                  DEALER NAME                                                                            
D E A L E R  A D D R E S S                                                                                                                                                                                                         TELEPHONE NUMBER                                                                 
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on
either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the
space provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER                   SA-XR57                                       
SERIAL NUMBER