Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr700 Operating Instructions

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Make the following connections when you wish to install a second pair of speakers in another room and enjoy music there.
• “Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone” (á page 24) is unavailable for speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals.
When “SPEAKERS B” is selected, the unit automatically switches the selection to “SPEAKERS A” only and uses the setting for the
auto speaker setup.
• Select “SPEAKERS B” when you wish to enjoy sounds from speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals (á page 27).
• If you select “SPEAKERS B” only, playback is 2-channel stereo. When a surround 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. (No audio is output from the terminals while the “WIRELESS
READY” indicator is flashing.)
• Make sure to turn the unit off before inserting or removing the digital transceiver.
• Surround speakers are set as connected when you perform automatic speaker detection (á page 10).
• SH-FX60’s “2-way wireless” function becomes unavailable.
• This function is unavailable when you select “MULTI ROOM ” in “Making MULTI ROOM setting” (á page 22).
To perform the auto speaker setup using the supplied setup microphone:
Settings made with the setup microphone are canceled when you insert or remove the transceiver after performing the setup.
To connect a second pair of front speakers
Making surround speakers wireless with SH-FX50/SH-FX60
The “WIRELESS READY” indicator stays on while the digital transceiver
is in.
The indicator may stay off, go off or flash in the following cases.
The indicator stays off:
• When the “SURROUND” indicator is off
• When surround speakers are set as absent (á page 35)
The indicator flashes:
• When radio waves are interrupted (when SH-FX50/SH-FX60 is off)
VIDEO
VD 6CH SUBWOOFERVCR TV/STB
FRONT FRONT CENTER SURROUNDSURROUND BACK
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TV MONITOR OUT TV / STB INDVD RECORDER IN PBPRSPEAKERS
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Speaker cableRear panel
Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L)
Speaker impedance
Front A and B: 6 to 8 Ω 
Front B: 6 to 8 Ω 
Note
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CD DVD 6CH 

SUBWOOFERBD/DVD/ VCR TV/STBAUD I O
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
(BD/
DVD PLAYER) (DVD RECODER)(TV/STB)OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
XM
LOOPEXTGND LOOPGND LOOPGND 
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANT
GND
(BD/DVD PLAYER) INOUT
OUT
OUT IN IN
IN IN IN INOUTSUBWOOFER SURROUNDFRONT
IN IN IN IN INTV/STB VCRDVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDERTV MONITOR TV MONITORTV/STB
CENTERBD/
DVD PLAYER BD/
DVD PLAYER
(DVD RECORDER) IN
Rear panel
WABENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE AUXSETUP MIC8
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP HDMI MULTI ROOM“SURROUND”
“
WIRELESS READY”
Note
Preparations
Connections
• Turn off all equipment before making any
connections.
• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless
otherwise indicated. 
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
operating instructions. 
						

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Connections
You can enjoy music wirelessly in another room (MULTI ROOM) by installing Panasonic SH-FX80 (a set consisting of a digital
transceiver and a wireless system sold separately).
Insert SH-FX80’s digital transceiver into the unit’s digital transceiver terminal.
• See SH-FX80’s operating instructions for details.
• To use this function, make sure to select “MULTI ROOM ” in “Making MULTI ROOM setting” (below). The speakers do not produce
adequate sounds unless you make this setting.
• Make sure to turn the unit off before inserting or removing the digital transceiver.
• See page 27 to enjoy music with MULTI ROOM.
• Settings made with the setup microphone are canceled when you change the “SURR SPKR ” or “MULTI ROOM ” setting.
Connecting speakers
Sending audio to another room with SH-FX80
Making MULTI ROOM setting
1 Press and hold [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] for 
about 2 seconds to enter the SETUP.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
MULTI ROOM : when SH-FX80 is connected
SURR SPKR : when SH-FX50/SH-FX60 is connected
Factory setting: SURR SPKR
4 Select and finish the setting.
S VIDEOVIDEO
L
RCD DVD 6CH SUBWOOFERBD/DVD/ VCR TV/STBAUDIO
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
(BD/
DVD PLAYER) (DVD RECODER)(TV/STB)OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
XM
LOOPEXTGND LOOPGND LOOPGND 
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(BD/DVD PLAYER) INOUT
OUT
OUT IN IN
IN IN IN INOUTSUBWOOFER SURROUNDFRONT
IN IN IN IN INTV/STB VCRDVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDERTV MONITOR TV MONITORTV/STB
CENTERBD/
DVD PLAYER BD/
DVD PLAYER
(DVD RECORDER) IN
Rear panel
 SPEAKERS-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNE
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
Turn to select.Press to 
confirm your 
choice.
To return to 
the previous 
display/
To  c a n c e l  
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You can enjoy XM Satellite Radio on this unit by connecting the XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner
and Home Dock (each sold separately).
• XM monthly service subscription is required to receive XM Satellite Radio.
Connecting antennas
Connecting XM Connect & Play antenna or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (each sold separately)
Refer to page 42 for optimizing the reception and information on how to subscribe to XM Satellite Radio.
S VIDEOVIDEO
L
RCD DVD 6CH BD/DVD/AU DI O
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
(BD/
DVD PLAYER) (DVD RECODER)(TV/STB)OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
XM
LOOPEXTGND LOOP
GND LOOPGND 
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
(BD/DVD PLAYER) INOUT
OUT
OUT IN IN
IN INSUBWOOFER SURROUNDFRONT
IN IN INDVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDERTV MONITOR TV MONITORTV/STB
CENTERBD/
DVD PLAYER BD/
DVD PLAYER
(DVD RECORDER) IN
1
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 
cable White
Rear panel
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
DIGITAL IN
LOOPEXTGND LOOPGND LOOPGND 
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANT
GND
(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
XM
Rear panel
XM Connect & Play antenna 
or 
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
Preparations
Connections
• Turn off all equipment before making any
connections.
• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless
otherwise indicated. 
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate
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Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone
Using the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating area, polarity and size
and make adjustment for connected speakers.
Keep quiet during the auto speaker setup. Conversational voice, air-conditioning noise and small sounds made by winds may cause an error or
produce an incorrect setting. Speakers output loud test signals during the auto speaker setup. Make sure to keep little children out of the room.
• Mute the TV volume before starting the auto speaker setup.
• When the subwoofer is connected, make sure it is turned on. (There are subwoofer models that turn off automatically.)
Set the subwoofer volume to the normal listening level.
• The setup microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and avoid placing it on top of the unit.
• These settings remain effective after the unit goes off.
• The setup microphone jack is for use with the setup microphone only. Do not connect other microphones.
• The volume may reach an extremely high level when you repeat the auto speaker setup. 
When the auto speaker setup is finished, check the volume before starting playback.To cancel the setup 
halfway
Press [TEST, –AUTO].
1
To turn the unit on
Press  
• The standby indicator “^” goes off when you turn the unit on.
2
To select “SPEAKERS A”
Press   (on the unit) to switch “ ” on.    
3
Connect the setup microphone.
4
5
Place the setup microphone.
• Place the setup microphone on a flat surface to
stabilize it.
Examples: a level bench sharing the height with
the seating area, a top section of a sofa etc.
• Set the microphone at seated ear height.
• Use a tripod (for camera and other products) for
best results.
To start the setup
Press and hold   (on the remote control) for 2 seconds.
• The “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator flashes.
•
When all auto settings are made, “COMPLETE ” appears and the “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator lights on.
•The auto speaker setup takes about 3 minutes to finish in the case of a 5.1-channel system.
• The unit cancels the auto speaker setup halfway through when you give a different
operational instruction before the setup finishes.
• You can perform other operations after “COMPLETE” is displayed. The unit keeps the
settings even if you move straight on to another operation.
6
To finish the setup
Press   (on the remote control).
• The unit turns off and on in quick succession for completing the setup.
• Unplug the setup microphone when the setup is finished.
Such factors as speaker types, room conditions and speaker placement may cause the unit to set speaker size, lowpass filter frequency and other
items differently for the same type of speakers or produce settings that differ from the actual characteristics of respective speakers.
When sound from speakers seems odd, check the following settings. When you find undesirable settings, correct them manually.
• See “Setting speakers and their sizes”, “Setting distances” and “Setting the lowpass filter” (á page 35).
“   ”
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU DIO-R“AUTO SPEAKER SETUP”
 POWER
A SPEAKERS
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPA U S EPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 AUTO
8
 POWER
A SPEAKERS
AA
SPEAKERS
W AUX
 AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI
SETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU DIO-R
Tripod
TEST
 AUTO
TEST
 AUTO
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When one of the following error messages appears, press [TEST, –AUTO] to cancel and perform the auto speaker setup again.
•
You can also perform automatic speaker detection only (á page 10).
• Speaker placement, speaker directions and other conditions
may prevent correct setting.
• The unit sets the lowpass filter frequency at the value of the
speaker capable of reproducing the lowest frequency signal
among speakers judged as “SMALL”.
•
When left and right speakers differ in size, they are set as “SMALL”.
• When surround speakers and surround back speakers differ in
size, they are set as “SMALL”.
• Left and right front speakers are set as “LARGE
 ” even if their
size is “SMALL” when you perform the auto speaker setup
without connecting the subwoofer.
•
The connection status is set and the level is adjusted for the subwoofer.
• Ez Sync HDAVI Control (á page 13) does not work during the
auto speaker setup.
• The selection switches automatically to “SPEAKERS A” only
when you perform the auto speaker setup without selecting
“SPEAKERS A”.
•
The auto speaker setup is unavailable while muting (á page 31) is on.
• The unit sets at 45 feet (15 meters) the distance of speakers
located more than 45 feet (15 meters) away from the seating
area. The set distance is displayed as “OVER ” (á page 35).• Speakers whose polarity was automatically adjusted are
displayed with “–” such as “L 10.0 –” (á page 35).
•
Speaker settings made with the setup microphone are canceled
when you perform automatic speaker detection (
á page 10).
When the “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator is off 
after the auto speaker setup:
Auto speaker settings have been canceled as a result of 
various setting changes.
Speaker size
• LARGE: Speakers that can sufficiently reproduce the bass
range down to 20 Hz.
• SMALL: Speakers that do not satisfy the requirements for
LARGE speakers.
You can perform steps instructed in “Setting speakers and their
sizes” (á page 35) to change speaker sizes set automatically.
Lowpass filter
When the speaker size is “SMALL”, the unit cannot sufficiently
reproduce the bass range.
You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to the
playback frequency range and arrange the unit to output the
missing bass range from the subwoofer.
With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3DISTANCE : The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the seating area and corrects the sound delay
in the seating area. The maximum speaker distance for correcting the delay is 45 feet (15 meters).
POLARITY : The unit checks the polarity of each speaker and, when the polarity is wrong, corrects it. 
Select “CHECK NO ” in “Setting the unit against automatic polarity adjustment” (á page 36) before starting the auto
speaker setup when you do not want the unit to adjust polarity automatically.
SIZE / FREQUENCY : The unit measures acoustic characteristics of the room including speaker characteristics (size
and lowpass filter settings) and adjusts them.
LEVEL : The unit checks the output level of each speaker and makes adjustment.
Error messages
MessageCauseCountermeasure
• The setup microphone is not connected. • Connect the setup microphone properly.
•
The setup microphone does not catch test signals.• Check if the microphone is placed properly.
• Loud noise is preventing measurement.• Perform the auto speaker setup again when the
room is quiet.
• Turn off an air-conditioner and other equipment
that are producing noise.
• A speaker is too far.
• An error occurred from an unknown cause.• Check speaker locations.
• Perform the setup again.
• The right surround back speaker was detected,
but the left surround back speaker was not
detected.•
Connect to the left surround back speaker terminal
when you connect only one surround back speaker.
•Check the left surround back speaker’s connections.
• Surround back speakers were detected, but left
and right surround speakers were not detected.• Connect surround speakers as well when you
connect surround back speakers.
• Unable to detect one or both of the two surround
speakers• Check connections.
• Unable to detect one or both of the two front
speakers• Check connections.
• Test signals from the speakers are too weak to
allow accurate measurement with the
microphone.•
Change the microphone location (height, direction etc.).
• Check if there is any obstacle near a speaker that
is blocking the test signals.
•
Set the subwoofer volume to the normal listening level.
Note
Preparations
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Enjoying the Home Theater
Digital signals this unit can play:
Dolby Digital (including Dolby Digital Surround EX), DTS (including DTS-ES and DTS 96/24) and PCM (á page 39)
• The unit memorizes whether [SURROUND] has been pressed
on or off for each input source.
•
The setting always switches from off to on when the input comes
from a surround source in Dolby Digital, DTS or other formats.
• When you press [SURROUND] off while playing a surround
source (excluding a DVD-Audio source that does not allow
down-mixing), 2-channel mix (2CH MIX) activates. 
2-channel mix is canceled when you turn the unit off or when
you switch input sources.
• The “SURROUND” indicator goes off when the sampling
frequency for the input signal is higher than 96 kHz.• The number of source channels appears on the display when
a digital signal is input or input sources are switched. (Their
number may not appear depending on the selected source.)
• The unit is compatible with linear PCM 8-channel surround
signals decoded by the BD player and other equipment (up to
96 kHz/24 bit). See the operating instructions for equipment
used for playback.
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUDIO-R
 POWER“SURROUND”
“BI-AMP” “MULTI ROOM”
“ADVANCED DUAL AMP”
INPUT SELECTOR 
A
B SPEAKERS
 SURROUND
 VOLUME“   ”
1
To turn the unit on
Press  
The “SURROUND” indicator lights 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 with the unit for the first time or when you change
the number of connected speakers (á pages 10 and 24).
2
To select “SPEAKERS A”
Press   to switch “ ” on.
To select “SPEAKERS B”
Press [SPEAKERS B]. 
(
á page 27)
To use bi-wire speakers (á page 20)
To enjoy BI-AMP stereo sounds
See page 27. Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch
“” on.
3
To switch input sources
• Select the connected terminal when the names of the
terminal and equipment you wish to use for playback
do not match.
Turn  • When you select “DVR ”,  “DVD RECORDER ” scrolls across
the display once.
•
You can also select an input source using the remote control (á page 5).
To use a DVD recorder with built-in VCR (á page 17)
• To play a DVD: select “DVR ”
• To play a video cassette: select “VCR
 ”
4
Play the selected input source.To switch between 2-channel 
stereo playback and surround 
playback
Press [SURROUND].
5
To adjust the volume
Turn  
Volume range:
– – dB (minimum), 
–79dB to 0dB (maximum)
To finish the Home Theater
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8, POWER] to turn the unit to standby.
8
 POWERNote
A SPEAKERS
AA
SPEAKERS
ABAB
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
 INPUT SELECTOR 
(e.g.)
AUX
CD  
TV/STB BD/DVD DVR VCRTUNER XM TUNER AMTUNER FM
 VOLUME
Note
Subwoofer
Number of surround and surround back channels
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SREAKERS B
•Playback is in 2-channel stereo when you select “SPEAKERS B” only.
• When only “SPEAKERS B” is selected and the input source is
surround, “2CH MIX” appears on the display.
• Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels
when you make DVD ANALOG 6CH connections.
•
If you select “SPEAKERS B” only, the following are set automatically irrespective of
settings selected in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (
á page 35).
Speaker size: “LARGE ” 
Subwoofer: “NO ” (Bass is output from the front speakers.)
• Settings made through the auto speaker setup (á pages 24
and 25) are canceled.
MULTI ROOM
• When you press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B],
consolidated 2-channel stereo sound is output from front and
surround speakers (in the original room).
MULTI ROOM is canceled when you press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B].
• BI-AMP or ADVANCED DUAL AMP turns off when you
perform MULTI ROOM playback.
•
“SPEAKERS ARE OFF ” is displayed when you press and hold [SPEAKERS
B] for 2 seconds without selecting “SPEAKERS A” and “SPEAKERS B”.
ADVANCED DUAL AMP (á page 39)
•The unit takes advantage of unused amps, and runs one speaker with 2
amps when this function is on. ADVANCED DUAL AMP offers you
sounds that are clearer and higher in audio quality than those available
in normal playback. In 2-channel stereo playback, 3 speaker amps drive
front speakers. The operation is called the triple amp mode.
2-channel stereo playback: Front, surround and surround back
speaker amps are used for driving front speakers (triple amp mode).
5.1-channel playback: Front and surround back speaker amps
are used for driving front speakers (dual amp mode).
•
When surround speakers are connected wirelessly (á page 21), the
unit uses the wireless system amp for 5.1-channel playback. Under
the condition, front speakers are driven in the triple amp mode.
BI-AMP (á page 39)
•The unit takes advantage of the front speaker and the surround
speaker amps, and drives the speakers’ high-frequency and low-
frequency ranges separately when this function is on.
•ADVANCED DUAL AMP is available with BI-AMP. When combined, the
two functions enhance clarity and audio quality of stereo sounds.
•When you make bi-wire setting (á page 20), both BI-AMP and
ADVANCED DUAL AMP take effect as long as overlap is possible. In
such case, ADVANCED DUAL AMP activates in the dual amp mode.
Select “OFF ” in “Canceling BI-AMP (using the triple amp mode)”
(
á page 36) when you wish to use the triple amp mode.
• You cannot use BI-AMP with analog 6-channel connections for
DVD-Audio sources.
Playing DVD-Audio
Make the following speaker settings on the DVD recorder or the
DVD player. (They are normal factory settings for the DVD
recorder and the DVD player.)
• Speaker size: “LARGE” for all speakers
• Speaker presence: present for all speakers
• Distance setting: 0 or an equal distance for all speakers
Using 
SPEAKERS B
Sound is output from the speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals on this unit.
Press   to switch “ ” on.   
To turn off speakers connected 
to the FRONT A terminals
Switch “ ” on the display off by 
pressing [SPEAKERS A].
MULTI ROOM
The wireless speaker unit outputs 2-channel stereo sound.
 
Select “MULTI ROOM ” in “Making MULTI ROOM setting” (á page 22).
Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
• When the function is on, the “MULTI
ROOM” indicator lights on.
• This function is not available while
muting is on.
ADVANCED 
DUAL AMPADVANCED DUAL AMP activates automatically when you use 2-channel stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback.
The “ADVANCED DUAL AMP” indicator stays on while this function 
is on.• You can also set the ADVANCED 
DUAL AMP off (á page 36).
BI-AMP
This function activates automatically when you play analog audio sources or 2-channel PCM signals through bi-wire connections.
• Connect bi-wire speakers (á page 20).
• Select “YES ” in “Making bi-wire setting” (á page 20).
• Press [SURROUND] off (
á pages 12 and 26).• The “BI-AMP” indicator stays on while
BI-AMP is at work.
• Refer to “Making BI-AMP settings” 
(á page 36) for detailed 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 7) or a
digital cable (COAXIAL1) (
á pages 14 and 15).
Playing DVD 
ANALOG 6CH
•Make analog 6-channel connections (á page 18).
• Select “SPEAKERS A” or turn bi-wire 
speakers on (á page 26).
•
Switch the input source to “BD/DVD” (á page 26).
Press and hold   until 
“DVD 6CH ” 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 “BD/DVD ”.
• To cancel, press and hold until 
“BD/DVD
 ” is displayed.
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. (above)
2 Set the input signal to “ANALOG ” in “Setting input signals”. (
á page 37)
BSPEAKERSBB
SPEAKERS
A
BSPEAKERS
BD/DVD
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
Note
Enjoying the Home Theater
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Listening to surround sound
You can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources.
Dolby Pro Logic 
• Dolby Pro Logic   offers you surround playback of 2-channel 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   to select one of the
following modes.
(The modes switch each time you press the button.)To cancel
Press 
NEO:6
•NEO:6 offers you surround 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  to select one of the
following modes.
(The modes switch each time you press the button.)To cancel
Press 
SFC (Sound Field Control)
You can add presence and spread to surround sound according to your choice
when you use SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog sources.
Use this mode when
playing music.
 (Music)
To  c a n c e l
Press  
Press   to select one of the following
modes.
(The modes switch each time you press the button.)
You can also select each of the following modes by pressing
, and   in succession.
Use this mode when
playing movies.
 (Movie)
To  c a n c e l
Press  
Press   to select one of the following
modes.
(The modes switch each time you press the button.)
You can also select each of the following modes by pressing
, and   in succession.
ONETOUCHPLAY
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TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
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RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPA U S EPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
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SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 AUTO
• Speaker output levels set with the
setup microphone (á pages 24 and 25)
apply to Dolby Pro Logic  , NEO:6
and SFC. 
• Surround effects may be unavailable
depending on sources.
• These settings remain effective after
the unit goes off.
• The unit makes output through
speakers according to the number of
channels 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.Note
OFF
or
NEO : 6
OFF
OFF
SFC
MUSIC
SFC
MUSIC
OFF
SFC
MOVIE
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Dolby Pro Logic 
Choices become “EX ” or “MUSIC ” when you connect one surround back speaker only.
NEO:6
•The “CINEMA ” mode is available for 2-channel stereo 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 35).
SFC (Sound Field Control)
• In the “PARTY ” mode, when only one surround back speaker is connected and the center speaker is unused, the surround back
speaker goes off. 
The center speaker goes silent when you connect no surround back speaker to the unit.
• Sound may be distorted when the selected input source and SFC mode do not match. 
In such cases, lower the effect level in “Adjusting the effect level” (á page 30) or select another mode through procedures instructed
on page 28.
Dolby Pro Logic
MOVIEThis mode produces good effects when you play commercial film titles 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 in the factory setting.
MUSICUse this mode when playing music.
EX
(Dolby Digital EX)This mode produces good effects when you play commercial film titles recorded in the Dolby Digital Surround
EX format.
This mode is effective on sources containing surround channels only.
Sounds assigned to surround back channels become monaural in playback when you connect two surround
back speakers to the unit.
•
“ DIGITAL EX” or “  EX” replaces “  PL  ” on the display when you connect one surround back speaker.
GAMEYou 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 9, 10, 24 and
25) or when you set them as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 35).
NEO:6
CINEMAUse this mode when playing movies.
MUSICUse this mode when playing music.
SFC (Sound Field Control)
LIVEImparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.
POP/ROCKBest suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music.
VOCALBest suited to enhance vocals.
JAZZRecreates natural sound ambience and direction.
DANCEEnjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
PA R T YThis mode gives you a stereo impression wherever your listening position may be. Music played in the mode
sounds like background music at parties.
DRAMABest suited for dialogues in drama movies.
ACTIONBest suited for action movies with impact.
SPORTSEnjoy a feeling like being at a live sporting event.
MUSICALEnjoy a feeling like being at a live musical performance.
GAMEEnjoy games with greater audio impact.
Note
Listening to surround sound
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Remote controlling sound effects/convenient functions
See pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode.
Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic  ’s “MUSIC ” mode
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   to select “DIMEN ”, and press 
for adjustment.
Adjustment range: -3 (More surround sound) to +3 (More front sound)
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   to select “C-WIDTH ”, and press 
for adjustment.
Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 7 (Center becomes wider)
Factory setting: 3
(Panorama)
You feel like you are surrounded by music thanks to greater spread created by surround speakers.
Press   to select “PANORAMA ”, and press 
 for selecting “ON ” or “OFF ”.
Factory setting: OFF
Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC ” mode
You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo.
(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   to 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)
Adjusting the 
output level
Press   to 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; 
 -20 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting; 0 dB
SUBW  (Subwoofer):
Adjustment range; 
 ---  (off), MIN  (minimum), 1 to 29, MAX  (maximum)
Factory setting; 20
• You cannot adjust the output levels of speakers other than the subwoofer in the
“PARTY 
 ” mode (á pages 28 and 29).
• You cannot adjust speakers not connected (á pages 9, 10, 24 and 25) and
others set as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 35).
Adjusting the 
effect level
Press  , 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 pages 28 and 29).
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 AUTO
These settings remain
effective after the unit
goes off.Note
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
LEVEL
Note
EFFECT
Note