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See page 38 for receiver operations.
Making MULTI ROOM 
setting
• When SH-FX80 (sold 
separately) is connected 
(á page 24) .
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
• See page 29 to enjoy music with MULTI ROOM.
• Settings made with the setup microphone are canceled when
you change the “SURR SPKR ” or “MULTI ROOM ” setting.
MULTI ROOM :
when SH-FX80 is connected
SURR SPKR :
when SH-FX50/SH-FX60 is 
connected
Factory setting: SURR SPKR
Changing the digital 
input settings
• Change these settings to 
suit the connections you 
have made to the digital 
input terminals.
• 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 (OPTICAL1)
DVR ;OPT2 (OPTICAL2)
DVD ;COAX1 (COAXIAL1)
CD ;COAX2 (COAXIAL2)
Setting input signals
• You can fix the signal type 
(digital, analog or PCM) 
supplied by such equipment 
as the DVD recorder and the 
DVD player or make the unit 
identify the input signal 
type.
•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.
PCM FIX mode
•In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs.
• Use this mode when, for example, the beginning of a playing CD
track is cut off.
• You do not need to set the mode when playback is normal.
•
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. 
Cancel the mode when noise occurs.
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.
DIG :
Fixes the input signal to digital.
PCMFIX :
Fixes the input signal to PCM.
Factory setting:
TV, DVR ,DVD, CD ;  AUTO
•“DIGITAL INPUT” stays on the display when you fix the input signal as digital.
•“PCM” appears on the display when you set the input signal as “PCMFIX ”.
•“PCM FIX ” flashes on the display when the unit is in the PCM FIX mode and a non-PCM source
is input through digital (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) connections.
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.
OFF :
When you wish to reduce
standby power consumption
ON :
When you activate the standby
through function (standby power
consumption becomes 0.7 W in
this setting)
Factory setting: ON
When you select “OFF ”, the following becomes applicable.
• Standby power consumption becomes 0.3 W.
• Standby through with HDMI connections (á page 15) does not work.
• EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” (á page 32) is canceled (when the unit is off).
Note
Note
Note
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Settings
See page 38 for receiver operations.
Setting the unit against EZ 
Sync “HDAVI Control”
You can set the unit against EZ 
Sync “HDAVI Control” when 
compatible TV (VIERA) and DVD 
recorder (DIGA) are connected.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF :
When not using EZ Sync “HDAVI 
Control”
ON :
When using EZ Sync “HDAVI 
Control”
Factory setting: ON
Listening clearly at low volume
• This function compresses the dynamic 
range of Dolby Digital contents.
• Without affecting the sound field, the 
function makes spoken lines easier to 
catch at low volume by reducing the 
difference between the maximum and 
minimum sounds created by audio signals. 
This convenient function allows you to 
enjoy commercial sources late at night 
when you cannot produce loud sounds.
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 : 
For switching the attenuator off
ON : 
For switching the attenuator on
Factory setting: OFF
Adjusting audio timing to 
video timing
• Adjust audio timing to video timing by 
delaying audio output by 40 msec or 
so when pictures arrive after sounds.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF : Normal setting
ON :  Setting for delaying audio
output
Factory setting: OFF
RESET (factory settings)
• Re-enter settings to your liking 
when necessary.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
• To cancel, select “NO ”.
YES : Choice for resetting
NO : Choice against resetting
When you select “YES ”, the input source becomes tuner (preset channel 1).
Preset radio stations will not be erased.
 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 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
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Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.
Besides this unit, you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the
supplied remote control. See respective equipment’s operating instructions for detailed operations.
You may need to enter a code to operate some equipment (
á page 45).
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], 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
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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], 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
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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 pieces of Panasonic audio
equipment may start functioning when you
operate the unit using the supplied remote
control.
Set the unit’s remote control code 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
1 Press 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] 
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The radio
•“TUNED” is displayed when a station is tuned.
•“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned.
Improving reception
DVD recorders and DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD recorder and the DVD player off or move them further
away from the AM loop antenna if this occurs.
Manual tuning
(Using the remote control) (Using the unit)
1
To use the radio tuner
Press 1
To select “TUNER FM ” or 
“TUNER AM ”
Turn 
2
To select “TUNER FM ” or 
“TUNER AM ”
Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
2
To 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
To enter the station frequency 
(direct tuning)
Press  
e.g. FM 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.
 SPEAKERS-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AU X ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MIC AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUDIO-R
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 TUNE
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
Basic operation
Turn to select.Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the 
previous display/
To cancel 
TUNER
BAND INPUT SELECTOR 
TUNER
BAND
FMAMXM
 TUNE
0
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
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Preset tuning
Presetting stations
nAuto presetting
1 Tune to the frequency where you want to 
begin presetting. (á page 46)
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 46)
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 
(á 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 46).
Press  • Hold down the button to change
channels faster.
nPress 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
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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 is the provider of satellite radio with more than 6 million subscribers.  XM offers more
than 170 digital radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffic and weather reports. For
more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com.
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). Installation costs
and 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
(1-800-967-2346). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service
only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
© 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
To subscribe, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO
(1-800-967-2346). You should have your Radio ID ready; the Radio ID can be found by selecting
channel 0 on the radio.
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.
(Using the remote control)
1 Connect the XM Connect & Play antenna, or 
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. (á page 25)
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).
(Using the remote control)
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
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SUBWOOFERTVXM DISPLAY
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TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
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 INPUT SELECTOR 
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Satellite signal
Terrestrial signalSignal strength: 
4 (strong)
3 (good)
2 (marginal)
1 (weak)
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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 ”. (á 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. 
Select other channels.• 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.
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(Factory setting)XM DISPLAY
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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 49)
• 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].
6 Press [-MENU/–SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT ” and press [ENTER].
Selecting the preset channels
 (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 for FM or AM broadcast. (á page 46).
Press  • Hold down the button to change
channels faster.
nTo select preset channels (XM CH) directly
Press  To select a two digit number 
e.g. 15
: [≧10, ENTER] → [1] → [5]
 SPEAKERS-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AU X ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MIC AU XS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUDIO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 TUNE
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
Basic operation
Turn to select.Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the 
previous display/
To cancel 
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