RECEIVER RECEIVER AV SYSTEM ^ DVD TV TAPE 2CH / 6CH CD VCR 2 3 ^ TUNER/BAND RECEIVER 1 AV Control Receiver CH 4 6 5 VOLUME 7 8 9 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 > 10 i t = SLOW / SEARCH SKIP u y – TV VOL + h g q TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST DIRECT NAVIGATOR Operating Instructions ENTER POWER 8 RETURN DISPLAY TV/VIDEO DIMMER SUBWOOFER ^ % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL % PL2 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES DTS NEO:6 MUTING INPUT MODE -TEST –SETUP –/L +/R SLEEP TONE/ BALANCE LEVEL EFF
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Listening caution Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. EST. 1924 1 AC power supply cord (RJA0065-A) 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-L) Before use Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
The remote control Step 1 Batteries 2 3 4 Placement of speakers 1 C 3 A (R6, AA, UM-3) B – + Before use 2 G – 30° 30° + D E 90° ¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the seating area. The angles in the diagram are approximate.
Speaker connections Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Connecting speakers Turn off the receiver before connecting the speakers. Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system. See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.
Step Equipment connections 2 1 3 4 Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Optical fiber cable Video connection cable Coaxial cable Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Note ¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (\ page 14).
Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
Equipment connections Antennas FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. FM outdoor antenna ¡ 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.
Other video connections Video connection cable COMPONENT VIDEO This connection provides high quality pictures by separating the color (PB and PR) and the luminance (Y) signals. S VIDEO S-video connection cable Use this connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO terminals. Note Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal.
Step 1 2 POWER 8 POWER 8 ^ Settings 3 4 TUNE 2 TUNE 1 % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL DTS 96/24 % PL2 DTS-ES DTS SA-XR45 also has an On Screen Display Mode for settings 1 to 4 (\ pages 12 and 13).
Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions. 4 FILTER Change the cut-off for bass output from the front speakers If you set the front speakers to “SMALL”, the filter is set to 100 Hz. Raise the cut-off if the bass from the front speakers is unsatisfactory so that this bass is output through the subwoofer.
On Screen Display mode Settings SA-XR45 ¡Use the on screen display to change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Turn on the television and select the video input for this unit. ¡Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions.
2 -TEST/–SETUP Speaker Distance 3 Filter Frequency Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position Change the cut-off for bass output from the front speakers Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time. You can select distances between 3 and 30 feet at one-foot intervals.
Step 1 2 3 Basic operations 4 NAVIGATOR INPUT SELECTOR LIST ENHANCED SURROUND ENTER POWER 8 RETURN DISPLAY TV/VIDEO DIMMER POWER 8 ^ % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL % PL2 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES DTS FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 NEO:6 INPUT SELECTOR MULTI-SOURCE ENHANCED DIGITAL RE-MASTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER MUTING –/L +/R TONE/ BALANCE LEVEL EFFECT DOLBY STEREO/ 2CH MIX PRO LOGIC NEO:6 SFC VOLUME BAND DOWN UP PHONES INPUT MODE INPUT MODE -TEST/–SETUP SLEEP VOLUME STEREO/ 2CH MIX
MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software, especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround. MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources. PANORAMA Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music. You can adjust the effect of MUSIC and PANORAMA with the center width and dimension controls. Center Width Control – C-WDTH This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music.
Control guide Main unit 2, [% DIGITAL EX, % DIGITAL, % PL2 DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS, NEO:6] ( SA-XR45 ) 2, DTS-ES, [% DIGITAL EX, % DIGITAL, % PL2 DTS, NEO:6] ( SA-XR25 ) Light to indicate the source’s input signal and decoding format used.
[FM MODE] If reception is poor in FM, press so “MONO” appears to switch to monaural mode. [MEMORY] For presetting radio stations. [PRESET] Press to allow preset station selection with [TUNE, 2, 1]. [TUNE, 2, 1] For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations. Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. [VOLUME] Volume control.
Control guide Remote control Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment. Refer to the separate Remote Control Operation Guide for details. [DVD 2CH/6CH, TV, TUNER/BAND RECEIVER, TAPE, CD, VCR] ( SA-XR45 ) [DVD 2CH/6CH, TV, TUNER/BAND, TAPE, CD, VCR] ( SA-XR25 ) RECEIVER RECEIVER AV SYSTEM [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. ^ DVD TV TAPE 2CH / 6CH CD VCR ^ TUNER/BAND RECEIVER [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels.
The radio FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 SA-XR45 SA-XR25 TUNER/BAND TUNER/BAND RECEIVER RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV TAPE 2CH / 6CH CD VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 ^ ^ TUNER/BAND RECEIVER RECEIVER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL % PL2 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES DTS NEO:6 FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 INPUT SELECTOR MULTI-SOURCE ENHANCED DIGITAL RE-MASTER SURROUND VOLUME BAND DOWN UP PHONES DIRECT TUNING BAND INPUT SELECTOR DISC 7 8 DIRECT TUNING DISC ENTER 0 > 10
Other settings – TV VOL + h g TUNE 2 TUNE 1 q TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER POWER 8 ^ % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL % PL2 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES DTS NEO:6 FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 INPUT SELECTOR MULTI-SOURCE ENHANCED DIGITAL RE-MASTER SURROUND VOLUME BAND DOWN UP PHONES RETURN DISPLAY TV/VIDEO DIMMER INPUT SELECTOR SUBWOOFER MUTING –/L +/R LEVEL EFFECT RETURN BAND INPUT MODE -TEST/–SETUP -TEST/–SETUP On the main unit A DR COMP - Dynamic range compressio
Other functions Making a recording INPUT SELECTOR RETURN DISPLAY TV/VIDEO DIMMER SUBWOOFER MUTING –/L +/R INPUT MODE FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 –/L LEVEL EFFECT STEREO/ DOLBY 2CH MIX PRO LOGIC NEO:6 SFC SLEEP +/R INPUT SELECTOR MULTI-SOURCE ENHANCED DIGITAL RE-MASTER SURROUND VOLUME BAND DOWN UP PHONES POWER 8 ^ % DIGITAL EX % DIGITAL % PL2 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES DTS FM MODE MEMORY PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 NEO:6 INPUT SELECTOR MULTI-SOURCE ENHANCED DIGITAL RE-MASTER SURROUND DO
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.
Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Specifications (IHF’78) ■ AMPLIFIER SECTION ■ FM TUNER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 0.3 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 Ω) 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.3 % total harmonic distortion 105 W per channel (6 Ω) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.3 % (6 Ω) Power output each channel driven 0.
