Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr700 Operating Instructions

							41
RQT8739
Preset tuning
Presetting stations
nAuto presetting
1 Tune to the frequency where you want to 
begin presetting. (á page 40)
Set the channel reception to FM 87.9 MHz or AM 530 kHz if you 
want automatic presetting to start from the lowest frequency.
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.
2 Press   to enter the MENU.
3 Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
4 Select “AUTO MEM O ” and confirm the setting.
5 Select “START ” and press [ENTER].
Select “CANCEL ” to cancel.
• During automatic presetting, the memory indicator ( )
flashes and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator
and channel number are displayed for a second when a
station is preset.
• The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting
finishes.
•F
requencies may not be preset correctly when broadcast waves are
too strong or too weak. In such cases, carry out presetting manually.
nManual presetting
1 Tune to the station you want to preset. 
(á page 40)
2 Press   to enter the MENU.
3 Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
4 Select “MEMORY ” and confirm the setting.
5 Select a channel number and press [ENTER].
“STORED ” is displayed.
• To continue presetting, press [TUNE 2 or 1] to tune
another station from step 1.
6 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
• FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode 
(below).
Listening to preset stations
(Using the remote control) (Using the unit)
nSelect the channel.1 Press   to enter the MENU.
2 Select  “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
3 Select “TUNE MODE ” and confirm the setting.
4 Select “PRESET ” and confirm the setting.
5 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
6 Press   to select the channel.
• Hold down the button to change channels faster.
• Select “MANUAL ” in step 4 when you wish to perform manual
tuning (á page 40).
Press  • Hold down the button to change
channels faster.
n
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
Press  To select a two digit number 
e.g. 21
: [≧10, ENTER] → [2] → [1]
Reducing excessive noise (on the unit)
Select if noise is excessive during radio reception.
 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] to enter the MENU.
nDuring FM stereo reception
You can improve FM reception by switching reception to
monaural.
1 Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
2 Select “FM MODE ” and confirm the setting.
3 Select “MONO ” and confirm the setting.
• When this is set, “MONO” appears on the display.
•Select “AUTO ” to cancel.
4 Press  [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice 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.
1 Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
2Select “BEAT PROOF ” and confirm the setting.
3 Select “MODE 1 ” or “MODE 2 ” and confirm 
the setting.
4 Press  [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
M
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
 TUNE
CH
0ENTER
The radio
Operations 
						

							42
RQT8739
XM® Satellite Radio
• Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and
entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop,
XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion
for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute news, stand-up comedy, children’s programming, and much more.
For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com.
For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.
How to Subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
(includes home antenna) required to receive XM service (sold separately). Other fees and taxes, including a one-time
activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels
with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by
calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) and 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canadian residents).
For a full listing of the XM commercial-free channels and advertising-supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com
(U.S. residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents).
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (U.S. residents) and xmradio.ca (Canadian
residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.  2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-
800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel
lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM
Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your XM Ready
home audio system you are done. For more information or to subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at
www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677)
You should have your Radio ID ready; the Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio. Please see below.
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio IDPositioning the antenna for optimal reception
You can confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for
activating XM Satellite Radio as follows.The unit has a signal strength indicator that allows you to
optimize the XM signal reception.
1 Connect the XM Connect & Play antenna, or 
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. (á page 23)
2 Press   to use the radio tuner.
3 Press and hold   for 2 seconds to select 
“TUNER XM ”. 
4 Press   
5 Press   3 times to select XM channel 0.
6 Write down your XM Satellite Radio ID below.
ID:                                                         
• To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S, and F are not used in the
ID.•
Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an
unobstructed view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.
•To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away
from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic
wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment that emits radio
waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).
1 Press [TUNER, –BAND] to use the radio tuner.
2 Press and hold [TUNER, –BAND] for about 2 
seconds to select “TUNER XM ”.
3 Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
Satellite and terrestrial signal levels (strength) are displayed.
4Position the antenna for the best possible signal reception.
When you move the antenna for the best reception, the signal 
strength on the display changes.
• Position the antenna in a place where either satellite signal
reception or terrestrial signal reception is strong.
• If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can
optimize the terrestrial signal reception (where available).
5 Press and hold   for about 2 seconds 
to return to the previous display. 
• You can also return the display to the original by performing
other operations.
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
TVDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
SUBWOOFERTVXM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM 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-AU DIO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 TUNE
TUNER
BANDTUNER
BAND
FMAM XM
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
0
XM DISPLAY
Satellite signal
Terrestrial signalSignal strength: 
4 (strong)
3 (good)
2 (marginal)
1 (weak)
0 (no signal) 
XM DISPLAY 
						

							43
RQT8739
XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM channel number.
XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, Classical, Country and Dance to make browsing and selecting broadcast
content easier.
• If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the display returns to the broadcast being received.
• If the broadcast has not been input correctly, “XM --- ” will be displayed.
• XM channel selection by category enables you to narrow down your choices to channels belonging to a broadcasting category of your
choice and then to select a favorite channel from the chosen category. Available categories vary according to broadcasting hours. The
unit does not display categories with no broadcasting XM channel.
•
Each XM channel may belong to two categories (Category 1 and Category 2). Both categories are used for channel selection by category.
When “
2 ” appears at the beginning of the category display, it means the XM channel selected by category belongs to Category 2.
Selecting XM channels by direct entry (using the remote control)
1
To use the radio tuner
Press  
2
To select “TUNER XM ”
Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
3
To enter an XM channel number (direct tuning), or to search a channel up and 
down
Press  
  or
e.g. 3:  Press [DIRECT TUNING, DISC] → [0] → [0] → [3]
21
:  Press [DIRECT TUNING, DISC] → [0] → [2] → [1]
123
: Press [DIRECT TUNING, DISC] → [1] → [2] → [3]
• To return to the previous digit: Press [≧10, ENTER].
Press  • Hold down the button to change channels faster.
Operation on the unit
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER XM ”.
2 Press [TUNE 2 or 1].
• Hold down the button to change channels faster.
Selecting XM channels by category (using the remote control)
 Select “TUNER XM ”. (above)
1
To select a category
Press  • Hold down the buttons to change
categories quickly.e.g.
2
To select an XM channel
Press 
• To change the channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
• You cannot select XM channel 0.• Hold down the buttons to change XM
channels quickly.e.g.
• To cancel: press [ENTER] in step 1.
Displaying the XM channel information
The display can be changed to inform broadcast contents such as XM channel number, channel name, category, song title (program
title) and artist name (feature).
The display changes each time you press   
while receiving XM broadcast.
• The unit memorizes the display item even if you turn it off.
TUNER
BAND
FMAM XMTUNER
BAND
0
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
XM CH
XM CAT
Category
XM CH
Channel number
(Factory setting)XM DISPLAY
Operations
XM
® Satellite Radio 
						

							44
RQT8739
XM® Satellite Radio
• Preset channels (XM CH) 1 to 15 all contain XM channel 1 in the factory setting.
Preset tuning
Presetting your favorite XM channels (using the unit)
Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite XM channels. Up to 15 XM channels can be stored as channel presets.
1 Tune to the channel you want to preset. (á page 43)
• You cannot preset XM channel 0. Select other channels.
2 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] to enter the MENU.
3
Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
4
Select “MEMORY ” and confirm the setting.
5 Select a preset channel (XM CH) and press [ENTER].
•“STORED ” is displayed.
• To return to step 1 (and continue presetting), press [TUNE 2 or 1].
6Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
e.g.
 
Selecting the channel presets
 (Using the remote control)  (Using the unit)
nTo search a channel up and down1 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] to enter the MENU.
2Select “TUNER ” and confirm the setting.
3
Select “TUNE MODE ” and confirm the setting.
4
Select “PRESET ” and confirm the setting.
5 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to 
select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
6 Press   to select a preset channel.
• Hold down the button to change channels faster.
•Select “MANUAL ” in step 4 when you wish to perform manual
tuning (á page 43).
Press  • Hold down the button to change
channels faster.
n
To select preset channels (XM CH) directly
Press  To select a two digit number 
e.g. 15
: [≧10, ENTER] → [1] → [5]
XM advisory messages
MessageStatus and remedy
ANTENNA 
(flashing)• The XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is not properly connected.
Check the connection and make sure the antenna cable is not damaged.
UPDATING 
(flashing)•The XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait a few seconds for the update to complete. 
• You may have selected an XM channel that has been blocked, or is no longer available with your subscription package.
If you want to inquire about receiving the channel, call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) in the
U.S.A. In Canada, call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
NO SIGNL 
(flashing)• The XM signal is too weak. Reorient the XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for better reception.
• Make sure the antenna is properly connected.
LOADING (flashing)•The XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is receiving and decoding the broadcast information. Wait a few seconds for loading to complete. 
OFF AIR (flashing)• The selected XM channel is not broadcast now. Select a different channel.
XM ---• The selected XM channel is not available. Select a different channel.
---• Supplemental text information, such as the song title or artist name is not available for that particular broadcast.
You can change the type of XM channel information that is displayed by pressing [S, XM DISPLAY].
(You can receive only 
promotional XM 
channels)•
Your XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock has not been activated, or your subscription has expired. 
• To activate your XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, or to renew your subscription, visit XM on
the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) in the U.S.A. In Canada, visit
www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677). You should have your Radio ID ready.
(Sometimes “TUNER 
XM ” stays on the 
display for a long time)• When this happens, the unit is taking time to receive broadcast. Please wait for a while.
 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 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
0
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISCENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 TUNE
Basic operation
Press to confirm your 
choice.
To return to the previous 
display/To cancel 
Turn to select.
 TUNE
CH
0ENTER 
						

							45
RQT8739
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 47).
Remote controlling a TV
To switch the unit’s 
input to “TV/STB ”/
To switch the remote 
control to the TV 
operation mode
Do not forget to 
press this before 
operating a TV.
To turn the TV on or 
off
To switch the TV’s 
input mode (TV/video)
To adjust the TV 
volume
To select a channel
(When you make a 
selection in rising or falling 
order)
To select a channel
(When you select a 
channel directly)
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
SFC
TV/VIDEO
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
AUTO
DIMMER
Aim the remote control at the
equipment you wish to operate.
TV
AV
SYSTEM
TV/VIDEO
TV
VOL
CH
0ENTER
Remote controlling a DVD recorder
To switch the unit’s 
input to “DVR ”/
To switch the remote 
control to the DVD 
recorder operation 
mode
Do not forget to 
press this before 
operating a DVD 
recorder.
To turn the DVD 
recorder on or off
To start playback
To skip a track or 
chapter 
To search through the 
disc
To play in 
slow-motion
To show the direct 
navigator 
(or the top menu)
To show a sub menu
To  s h o w  t h e  
FUNCTIONS window 
(while stopped)
To return to the 
previous screen
To select an item
Press to select after pressing 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP 
MENU], [S, SUB MENU, XM 
DISPLAY], or [FUNCTIONS].
When operating a Panasonic DVD recorder 
using the supplied remote control
Change the control setting on the supplied
remote control to match the DVD
recorder’s remote control mode.
 Confirm the DVD recorder’s remote
control mode in 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 recorder 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 Press and hold [ENTER] together 
with [8] for 2 seconds or longer.
• To return: In step 2 above, press and hold
[ENTER] together with [9] for 2 seconds
or longer.
When you operate a DVD recorder with
built-in VCR, press [DRIVE SELECT] to
select a choice other than VCR
.
RECORDER
DV D
AV
SYSTEM
PLAY
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PA U S E
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENU
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Note
To confirm the 
selected item
To select a track or 
chapter directly
• Some of the models 
require you to press 
[ENTER] to confirm after 
pressing number buttons.
To  p a u s e
To move forward or 
backward frame by 
frame
To skip a minute 
forward
To  s w i t c h  DV D  
recorder drives (HDD, 
DVD drive, and SD 
drive etc.)
To select a channel
(When you make a 
selection in rising or falling 
order)
To select a channel
(When you select a 
channel directly)
To stop playback
ENTER
0ENTER
PAUSE
PAUSE
CM SKIP
DRIVE SELECT
CH
0ENTER
STOP
XM
® Satellite Radio/Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
Operations 
						

							46
RQT8739
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
When you operate a DVD recorder with
built-in VCR, press [DRIVE SELECT] to
select VCR
.
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 
press this before 
operating a VCR.
To turn the VCR on or 
off
To  s t a r t  p l a y b a c k
To fast forward/rewind 
a tape
To pause
To select a channel
(When you make a 
selection in rising or falling 
order)
To select a channel
(When you select a 
channel directly)
To stop playback
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
DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
Aim the remote control at the
equipment you wish to operate.
VCR
AV
SYSTEM
PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
CH
0ENTER
STOP
Note
Remote controlling a DVD player
To switch the unit’s 
input to “BD/DVD ”/
To switch the remote 
control to the DVD 
player operation mode
Do not forget to 
press this before 
operating a DVD 
player.
To turn the DVD player 
on or off
To start playback
To skip a track or 
chapter 
To search through the 
disc
To play in 
slow-motion
To show the direct 
navigator 
(or the top menu)
To show a sub menu
To  s h o w  t h e  
FUNCTIONS window 
(while stopped)
To return to the 
previous screen
To select an item
Press to select after pressing 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP 
MENU], [S, SUB MENU, XM 
DISPLAY], or [FUNCTIONS].
BD/DVD
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
AV
SYSTEM
PLAY
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PA U S E
SLOW/SEARCH
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENU
SUB MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
[FUNCTIONS] activates display functions
on some of the Panasonic DVD players.
To confirm 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] to confirm after 
pressing number buttons.
To pause
To move forward or 
backward frame by 
frame
To stop playback
ENTER
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
0ENTER
PAUSE
PAUSE
STOP
Note 
						

							47
RQT8739
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 
press this before 
operating a CD 
player.
To turn the CD player 
on or off
To start playback
To skip a track
To search through the 
disc
To  p a u s e
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
AV
SYSTEM
PLAY
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
0
PLAY
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
0ENTER
STOP
Two or more Panasonic audio equipment
may start functioning when you operate
the unit using the supplied remote control.
Set the unit’s remote control mode to
“REMOTE 2” in such cases.
Do the following to set the same number
(2) as the remote control code.
Using two or more Panasonic equipment 
(a mini component system, an AV amp etc.)
Operation on the unit
1Press and hold [-MENU/
 –SETUP, RETURN] for about 
2 seconds to enter the SETUP.
2Select and confirm the choice.
3Select and confirm the choice.
4 Select and finish the setting.
Operation on the remote control
5 Press  
6 Press  and   
simultaneously and hold 
them in the position for 
about 2 seconds.
When you return the remote 
control code to “1 ”
•
Operation on the unit: select “1 ” in step 3.
•Operation on the remote control: in step
6, press [ENTER] and [1] simultaneously
and hold them in the position for about 2
seconds.
 SPEAKERS-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI 
 ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI RRETURN
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
Basic operation
Turn to select.
Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the
previous display/
To cancel 
TUNER
BAND
ENTER
This remote control can operate Panasonic 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 TVs,
VCRs, and DVD players. Check the table for the
brand and enter the code as follows.
• 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.
Code table
Entering a code to operate other equipment
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.
TVVCRDVD playerPANASONIC0051/0250/
14920227/1244 0490/0491
AIWA––0641
APEX– – 0856/1352
BOSE––2023
DENON– – 0634
FISHER10960046/0047/
0054/0066–
FUNAI–0184–
G.E.0047/0051/
07470760/0761/
1613–
GOLD STAR1240 1237 –
HARMAN KARDON––0702
HITACHI1145 0042/1613 0664
JVC10530008/0067/
0384/04860623
KENWOOD– – 0737/1579
KONKA––0711
KOSS– – 1608
MAGNAVOX0056/0694/
1308/16940035/0226/
0563–
MINTEK– – 1472
MITSUBISHI01500043/0075/
0196/16171521
NEC– 0038/0050 –
NEXTBASE––0826ONKYO– – 0627/1891ORITRON––0651
PHILIPS–05630539
PIONEER1487–0571
QUASAR0051 – –
RAITE––0665
RCA0747/1047/
1490/14910042/0051 0522
SAMPO––0698
SAMSUNG– – 0573
SANYO–0104–
SHARP0093/0165 0048/0062 1606
SHINTOM–0753–
SILVANIA– – 0675
SMC––0811
SONY0810 0033/0034/
0586/0639/
0640/12321033/1604/
1607/1633
SYNPHONIC01800000–
TOSHIBA1488 0057/0210 1459
VENTURER––1821
WAVE– – 0709
YA M A H A––0817
ZENITH0016/0017 0039 0741/1605
VCRTVBD/DVD
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
0
TV VCR DVD player
Press and hold the button 
corresponding to the equipment.
e.g. 0250
, Press [0] → [2] → [5] → [0] 
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
Operations 
						

							48
RQT8739
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 “Customer Services Directory” on page 50 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 52 if you reside in Canada.nCommon problemsPages
No power.• Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected.9
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.12, 267 to 9, 14 to 2312, 26, 27
12, 26
37
39
31
37
–
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. 
á Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.8
9, 20, 21
–
–Analog input becomes distorted and 
the message “OVERFLOW ” appears 
on the display during playback.• Switch the attenuator on.38
“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 and on. When the message still appears, 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.47
Display is dim.• Cancel “DIMMER ”.31, 33
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.–
36
nSetup microphonePages
“MEASURING ERROR ” appears on the display.• A speaker is too far. Check speaker locations.
• An error occurred from a cause that cannot be identified. Perform the auto speaker setup again.24, 25
–
When speaker distances are set (á page 
35), “– ” appears on the display with the 
speaker name such as “L 10.0 – ”.
• It appears when polarity of a speaker is automatically adjusted.á You can set speakers against automatic polarity adjustment.36
When speaker distances are set (á page 
35), “OVER ” appears on the display.• It appears when the measured distance exceeds 45 feet (15 meters).
Check the speaker location.–
nSurround effectsPages
Sound 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.
• Press [SURROUND] on when you play 2-channel stereo sources.10, 24, 25, 3528 to 30
12, 26
Sound is not heard from the  
surround back speaker.• Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
• Press [SURROUND] on.10, 24, 25, 3512, 26
Dolby Pro Logic  , NEO:6, and 
SFC are unavailable.
• Check if the center speaker, surround speakers, and surround back speakers are connected properly.
• Press [SPEAKERS A] on.
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6 or SFC on sources containing PCM signals with the sampling
frequency of 192 kHz.
• Cancel DVD ANALOG 6CH playback.
• You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio signals in Dolby Digital or DTS formats.
9
12, 26
–
27
–
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.30
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 recorders, DVD players, and satellite receivers.
• Separate the antenna from other cables, cords, and appliances.23
23
33
–
–
There is a lot of noise when listening to AM.• Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode.41
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 stereo sources.–
37
“U70-1-1 ” appears on the display.• The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright protection technology.–
“U70-1-2 ” 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.–
“U70- 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 number of equipment connected in series to the HDMI terminal if exceeding 2 units.–
7, 13
–
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.7, 13
Ez Sync 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 controlPages
The remote control doesn’t work.• Replace the batteries if they are worn.5Other products respond to the 
remote control.• Change this unit’s remote control code to “REMOTE 2 ”.47 
						

							49
RQT8739
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 channels 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, AUX, TV/STB, VCR, DVD RECORDER, BD/DVD PLAYER4 Hz to 88 kHz, ±3 dB
DVD 6CH4 Hz to 44 kHz, ±3 dB
Input sensitivity
CD, AUX, TV/STB, VCR, DVD RECORDER, BD/DVD/DVD 6CH 27 mV (200 mV, IHF ’66)
Input impedance 
CD, AUX, TV/STB, VCR, DVD RECORDER, BD/DVD/DVD 6CH22 kΩ
S/N (IHF A)
CD, TV/STB, BD/DVD PLAYER, 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 InputBD/DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, TV/STB
Output TV MONITOR
Component Video Input DVD RECORDER, TV/STB
Output TV MONITOR
nGENERAL Power supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz 
Power consumption140 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) 
MassApprox. 5.3 kg (11.7 lb.) 
nDIN POWER 1 kHz, T. H. D. 1 %2 x 100 W (6 Ω) 
Notes: 
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.
MessageCause/countermeasure
1
Muting is on.
Press [MUTING] on the remote
control to cancel the function 
(á page 31).
2
The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”.
Change the mode to “MUSIC ” 
(á pages 28 and 29).
3
Center and surround speakers are
not connected, or they are set as
absent. Connect the speakers 
(á page 9) or change their setting
to present (á page 35).
4
Surround and surround back
speakers are not connected, or
they are set as absent. Connect
the speakers (á page 9) or change
their setting to present 
(á page 35).
5
Surround back speakers are not
connected, or they are set as
absent. Connect the speakers 
(á page 9) or change their setting
to present (á page 35).
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 “PCMFIX ” mode.
Cancel this mode (á page 37).
11
“SPEAKERS A” is off. Select 
“SPEAKERS A”  (á pages 12 and 
26).
12
“SPEAKERS A” and “SPEAKERS
B” are off. Select “SPEAKERS A”
or “SPEAKERS B” (á pages 12, 26
and 27).
Digital input (OPTICAL)2
(COAXIAL)2
HDMI (Version 1.2a) Input2
Output1
Power consumption in standby mode:0.7 WPower consumption in HDMI off mode:0.3 W
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
Troubleshooting guide/Help message/Specifications
Reference 
						

							50
RQT8739
Limited Warranty (Only for the U.S.A.)