Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver SA-XR57 Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions Placement (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for unit’s service life.
Table of contents Before use Caution for AC Mains lead........2 Control guide ............ 4 Safety precautions..........2 Connections Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Placing and connecting speakers according to their Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player numbers................10 HDMI connections for enjoying high-quality sounds Connecting speakers designed for bi-wiring......11...
Control guide Remote control Batteries Open by pressing a lid edge. For switching an input source on and off/Source switching/ Switching remote control RECEIVER modes (á pages 20 to 23) Power button SYSTEM RECORDER TUNER PLAYER For selecting tuner/ For playing DVD-Audio sources (R6/LR6, AA) For switching FM or AM BAND...
We advise you to use a cable that is 5 meters long or shorter for HDMI HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.) connections in order to stabilize [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] operations and prevent deterioration in picture quality.
Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player To enjoy high-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) • Check terminals on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. •...
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Scart cable Video connection cable 21-pin scart cable...
Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Video connection cable Audio cable Stereo phono cable Optical fiber cable How to connect the optical White (L) fiber cable Red (R) Insert the cable...
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. To enjoy TV sounds on multi channels Make the following connections in addition to those instructed on pages 5 to 7. •...
Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Placing and connecting speakers according to their numbers The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing position. Measure the actual distance from each of the connected speakers to the listening-viewing position and perform steps instructed in “Setting distances”...
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Speaker impedance Use the terminal for the left speaker when you Front A: 6 to 16 Ω...
• Turn off all components before making any Home Theater connections connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate Connecting speakers operating instructions. Connecting a second pair of front speakers Make the following connections when you wish to install a second pair of speakers in another room and enjoy music there.
Connecting other equipment • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. operating instructions.
Before playback SPEAKERS AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically.
Confirming audio output from speakers and adjusting volumes Through these steps, you make sure each of the connected speakers makes audio output. Adjust the output level from each speaker and the output level from the front speakers to achieve balance in the listening- viewing position.
Enjoying Home Theater features MULTI CH SURROUND SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic playback Turn the unit on.
Digital signals that can be played on this unit This is the digital surround system developed by Dolby Dolby Digital DVD etc. Laboratories. Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back (including Dolby channel to the traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. This Digital Surround EX) creates a sound with greater presence.
Playback options ADVANCED [BI-AMP] DUAL AMP RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI SPEAKERS VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR TUNER PLAYER SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR BAND ANALOG 6CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Sound output from...
What is HDAVI Control? HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
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.
STOP playback To show the functional Note selection [FUNCTIONS] activates display functions screen (While on some of the Panasonic DVD players. stopped) To return to the RETURN previous screen Take this step after pressing the [DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU], [S, SUB MENU], or [FUNCTIONS].
Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Remote controlling a VCR Remote controlling a CD player Direct the remote control to the equipment you wish to operate. To switch the To switch the unit’s input to unit’s input to RECEIVER Do not forget to “VCR ”/To...
Enter a code to operate some equipment Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that functioning when you use the unit’s remote control for has remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code.
Listening to sounds with surround effects You can add surround effects or play stereo sources on multi channels. Dolby Pro Logic • Dolby Pro Logic offers you multi-channel playback of stereo sources. • The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on RECEIVER 7.1 channels (when two surround back speakers are connected to the unit) and on SYSTEM...
SFC (Sound Field Control) Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. Press and select one of the following Use this mode when MUSIC modes.
Sound effect under remote control See pages 24 and 25 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic “MUSIC ” mode further You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo. You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers.
Convenient functions under remote control You can adjust the output level while playing sources. You can adjust the level according to your preference by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. RECEIVER SYSTEM RECORDER SUBWOOFER Press and make a Adjustment range: TUNER PLAYER...
Sound effect/Convenient functions INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI MENU VOLUME ENTER SETUP INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SETUP ENTER SURROUND RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR RETURN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation Entering the menu •...
1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the bass Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB 2 Make adjustment and confirm the Factory setting: 0 dB • You can adjust the bass choice. through this operation. 1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the treble 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI ENTER SETUP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER RETURN DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation Entering the setup •...
SUBW : Subwoofer 1 Select and confirm the choice. LR : Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2 Select a speaker for setting and SB : Surround back speakers confirm the choice. SUBW (Subwoofer) NO : Unconnected YES : Connected LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) NONE : For 3 Change a setting and confirm the...
Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED HDMI DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP MENU VOLUME ENTER INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MENU SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR RETURN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L See page 30 for receiver operations. Changing the digital 1 Select and confirm the choice.
See page 30 for receiver operations. 1 Select and confirm the choice. Selecting the equipment DVR : When the connected connected to the HDMI equipment is a DVD 2 Select and confirm the choice. input terminal recorder • You set the connected DVD : When the connected equipment as a DVD equipment is a DVD...
The radio TUNE INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI SYSTEM ENTER SETUP RECORDER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU ENTER SURROUND SETUP RETURN TUNER PLAYER AUTO SPEAKER RETURN DETECTOR BAND ANALOG 6CH S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation -/--...
Preset tuning Presetting stations Auto presetting Manual presetting Set the channel reception to FM 87.50 MHz or AM 522 kHz Tune to the station you want to preset. (9 kHz steps), AM 530 kHz (10 kHz steps). (ápage 34) (ápage 34) Preset channels that are automatically assigned by this unit are: Enter the menu.
RDS broadcasts INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED MENU HDMI DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP ENTER SETUP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MULTI CH TUNE MENU SURROUND SETUP ENTER RETURN RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L Basic operation INPUT SELECTOR MENU SETUP ENTER...
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, consult your dealer for instructions. n Common problems Pages No power.
Help message Message Cause/countermeasure Message Cause/countermeasure Muting is on. You are trying to use the effect Press [MUTING] on the remote unavailable for DTS-ES sources. control and cancel the function (á page 27). You are trying to use the effect The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”.
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THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where Direct Sales at Panasonic UK they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease...