Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. SA-XR57 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.
ENGLISH Caution for AC Mains Lead Placement (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) Caution for AC Mains Lead/Safety precautions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Before use Caution for AC Mains lead..................................2 Control guide .................................................... 4 Safety precautions............................................2 Connections Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player Placing and connecting speakers according to their numbers................................................................................
ENGLISH Control guide Remote control Control guide Batteries RECEIVER Power button AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder (á page 20) VCR (á page 22) For selecting a track or chapter DVD recorder (á page 20) DVD player (á page 21) For selecting a track CD player (á page 22) For inputting the station frequency/For selecting a channel TUNER (á pages 34 and 35)
Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player ENGLISH Home Theater connections • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. • HDMI enables you to transmit digital audio and video signals using a single cable. You can also transmit control signals using HDMI connections (á page 19).
ENGLISH Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player To enjoy high-quality pictures Home Theater connections Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) • Check terminals on your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player and obtain corresponding connection cables. • Select one and use it for connection when your TV, DVD recorder or DVD player has two or more video terminals. The component video terminal can produce more accurate colours than the S video terminal.
Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable Scart cable Video connection cable 21-pin scart cable Audio cable Optical fiber cable Use when connecting equipment with a 21-pin scart terminal. Coaxial cable How to connect the optical fiber cable Insert the cable after making sure shapes match. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. ENGLISH To enjoy standard-quality pictures Home Theater connections • Turn off all components before making any connections.
ENGLISH Home Theater connections Connecting the unit to a TV, DVD recorder and DVD player Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Home Theater connections Video cable Video connection cable Audio cable Stereo phono cable Optical fiber cable How to connect the optical fiber cable White (L) Red (R) Insert the cable after making sure shapes match. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. To enjoy analogue sounds Make analogue connections according to your equipment and preference.
ENGLISH • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Make the following connections in addition to those instructed on pages 5 to 7. • Speakers produce sounds when you make connections for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analogue audio output. Make connections according to your equipment and preference.
ENGLISH Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Home Theater connections 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” (á page 31) when you cannot install speakers the same distance away.
Speaker impedance Front A: 6 to 16 Ω Center: 6 to 16 Ω Surround: 6 to 16 Ω Surround back: 6 to 16 Ω Use the terminal for the left speaker when you connect one surround back speaker only.
ENGLISH • 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. Home Theater connections Connecting speakers Home Theater connections 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.
The unit makes audio output when you make either digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections or analogue audio output connections. Make connections according to your equipment and preference. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Use cables that belong to the same type as the video cable you used for connecting the unit to your TV. • See pages 6 and 7 for connecting the unit to the TV.
SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR Before playback ENGLISH Before playback [ AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP ] HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND TUNE MENU SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R Detecting speakers automatically RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH VOLUME 0 DISC -/-- DIRECT TUNING SKIP STOP PAUSE DRIVE SELECT PLAY DV
ENGLISH 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 listeningviewing position. 1 Select [SPEAKERS A].
ENGLISH Enjoying Home Theater features MULTI CH SURROUND SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR Enjoying Home Theater features VOLUME [ ] AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND MENU SETUP TUNE ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R Basic playback 1 Turn the unit on. • The standby indicator [^] goes off when you turn the unit on.
ENGLISH Dolby Digital (including Dolby Digital Surround EX) This is the digital surround system developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. This creates a sound with greater presence. DTS (including DTS-ES and DTS 96/24) This is the digital surround system developed by DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1-channel format of DTS.
ENGLISH Playback options ADVANCED DUAL AMP [BI-AMP] RECEIVER Playback options AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP SPEAKERS A B TV MENU SETUP TUNE MULTI CH SURROUND TUNER ENTER CD RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR L AUDIO IN Using SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function The advanced dual amp function activates automatically when you use 2-channel stereo playback or 5.1-channel playback.
1. Connect the unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5). (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Depending on the cable used, this function may not be possible.) TV HDMI (AV IN) TV (VIERA) The unit’s rear view OUT DVD HDMI (AV OUT) DVD recorder (DIGA) (DVD RECORDER) IN 2. Make settings on the TV (VIERA) to activate HDAVI Control. 3.
Direct the remote control to the equipment you wish to operate. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM TUNER CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH To turn the DVD recorder on or off VOLUME 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING -/-- SKIP PAUSE To skip a track or chapter PLAY DVD RECORDER MANUAL SKIP TOP ME TOUCH PLAY ONE ENTER AV SYSTEM To look for a scene you wish to watch To execute the selected item SLOW/SEARCH you to press [ENTER] for execution after pressing number buttons.
ENGLISH 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 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].
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND Remote controlling a VCR Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit’s input to “VCR ”/To switch the remote control to the VCR operation mode Do not forget to do this before operating a VCR.
Changing the codes TV INPUT SELECTOR MENU SETUP This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics 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 televisions, video cassette recorders, and DVD players. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as follows. VCR DVD player PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH ENTER TV VCR RETURN Press and hold the button corresponding to the equipment.
Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you multi-channel playback of 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.
ENGLISH Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. SFC and select one of the following Use this mode when Press MUSIC modes. To cancel playing music. You can also select each of the following modes by (Music) pressing MUSIC SFC , and Press OFF in succession. Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. (Live) Best suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music.
ENGLISH Sound effect under remote control See pages 24 and 25 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x “MUSIC ” mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD (Dimension Control) PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH VOLUME 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE ENTER SUB MENU (Panorama) RETURN SUBWOOFER TEST EFFECT NEO : 6 TV/AV (Center Image Control) SFC MUSIC MOVIE DIMMER for adjustment.
AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD SUBWOOFER Press selection. PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH Adjusting the subwoofer level Note VOLUME SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE DRIVE SELECT PLAY DVD RECORDER Press MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE TIONS FUNC TOP ME N DIRECT NAVIGATO U R • Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level is high. Reduce the subwoofer level if this occurs.
ENGLISH Sound effect/Convenient functions INPUT SELECTOR Sound effect/Convenient functions AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND TUNE MENU SETUP AUX 1 Entering the menu Press MENU SETUP RETURN 2 Selecting an item for setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn 3 4 to select an item. ENTER for confirming the choice. Making a setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn Press to make a setting. ENTER for confirming the choice.
ENGLISH Adjusting the bass • You can adjust the bass through this operation. Adjusting the treble • You can adjust the treble through this operation. 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 1 Select and confirm the choice. Adjusting the volume balance • You can adjust the balance of the front speakers.
ENGLISH Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR Setting the receiver SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND MENU SETUP TUNE RETURN AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R Basic operation 1 Entering the setup MENU SETUP Press and hold for approximately 2 seconds. RETURN Selecting an item for setting INPUT SELECTOR Turn Press to select an item. ENTER for confirming the choice.
2 Select a speaker for setting and confirm the choice. 3 Change a setting and confirm the choice. Setting speakers and their sizes • You can set connected speakers and their sizes manually. • Frequencies available for playback vary according to speakers. Size setting is necessary for reproducing sources, particularly their bass section, completely.
ENGLISH Setting the receiver INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND MENU SETUP TUNE RETURN AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ENTER ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR Setting the receiver MENU SETUP L AUDIO IN R See page 30 for receiver operations. Changing the digital input settings 1 Select and confirm the choice.
ENGLISH 1 Select and confirm the choice. Selecting the equipment connected to the HDMI 2 Select and confirm the choice. input terminal • You set the connected equipment as a DVD recorder or DVD player through these steps. 3 Select the equipment connected to the HDMI input terminal and confirm the choice. DVR : When the equipment recorder DVD : When the equipment player connected is a DVD connected is a DVD Factory setting: DVR 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select and confirm the choice.
TUNE INPUT SELECTOR The radio ENGLISH The radio AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND MENU SETUP TUNE ENTER AV SYSTEM TV ENTER RETURN AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR RECEIVER MENU SETUP HDMI TUNER RETURN CD AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR BAND L AUDIO IN R Basic operation RECORDER DVD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH -/-- CH INPUT SELECTOR MENU SETUP ENTER VOLUME Press to confirm your choice. Turn to make a choice.
ENGLISH Preset tuning 1 2 Set the channel reception to FM 87.50 MHz or AM 522 kHz (9 kHz steps), AM 530 kHz (10 kHz steps). (ápage 34) 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. Enter the menu. Press 3 4 5 n Manual presetting MENU SETUP RETURN 1 2 Select “START ” and press [ENTER]. Enter the menu.
ENGLISH RDS broadcasts INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RDS broadcasts SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH SURROUND TUNE MENU SETUP RETURN AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R INPUT SELECTOR Basic operation ENTER Turn to make a choice. Press to confirm your choice. PTY displays NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M. O. R.
No sound. Sound is distorted. • • • • • • • • • • Sound stops. “OVERLOAD ” appears on the display for about a second, and the unit turns off. Analogue input becomes distorted and the message “OVERFLOW ” appears on the display during playback. “F76 ” appears on the display and the unit turns off. “F70 ” appears on the display. “REMOTE 2 ” or “REMOTE 1 ” appears on the display. Display is dim. Clicking sound is heard during play.
ENGLISH Help message Message 1 Help message/Specifications Cause/countermeasure Message Muting is on. Press [MUTING] on the remote control and cancel the function (á page 27). The selected mode is not “MUSIC ”. Change the mode to “MUSIC ” (á page 24). Center and surround speakers are not connected, or they are set as absent. Connect the speakers (á page 11) or change their setting to present (á page 31). Surround and surround back speakers are not connected, or they are set as absent.
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. • DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 AC mains lead For the United Kingdom (K2CT3CA00004) 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) For Australia and New Zealand (K2CJ2DA00010) For continental Europe (K2CQ2CA00002) 1 AM loop antenna (RSA0037) 1 Antenna plug adapter For the United Kingdom (K1YZ02000013) 2 Batteries For Australia and New Zealand (K2RC021B0004) 1 Remote control (EUR7662Y90) Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
