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Operating Instructions
AV Control Receiver
Model No. SA-XR700
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 2) Keep these instructions. they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only u
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Table of contents Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC ” mode ........................................30 Before use Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control) .....................................30 Adjusting speaker volumes ....................................................31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 2 Adjusting the subwoofer level.................................................31 Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!.................. 3 Silencing speakers temporarily
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S N O I T C N U F Y A L P H C Control guide This unit For selecting input sources Lights on when ADVANCED DUAL AMP is on (á page 27) (á pages 12 and 26) Lights on when BI-AMP is on (á page 27) Lights on during surround playback (á pages 12 and 26) Standby indicator (^) Lights on when the digital transceiver is in (á page 21) When the unit is connected to the household AC outlet, this Lights on during MULTI ROOM playback (á page 27) indicator lights up in standby Lights on during the auto mode a
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Step Connect a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables 1 Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video and Audio cable Audio cable Optical fiber cable HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.) [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] . TV DIGITAL HDMI AUDIO OUT (AV IN) You need an optical fiber cable for enjoying TV (OPTICAL) with surround sound. See “To enjoy TV with surround sound” (á page 17) for ma
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Step Connect speakers 2 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 35) or perform steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone” (á page 24) when you cannot install speakers the same distance away. Example: Center speaker (1), front sp
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Speaker impedance Use the terminal for the left speaker when you Front A: 6 to 8 Ω connect one surround back speaker only. Center: 6 to 8 Ω Surround: 6 to 8 Ω Surround back: 6 to 8 Ω Front speakers Surround speakers (R) (L) (R) (L) Surround back speakers Center (R) (L) speaker Speaker cable Rear panel FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK GND GND GND LOOP LOOP LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND LF BI-WIRE HF RL RL RL R OUT (BD/DVD PLAYER) IN (DVD RECORDER) IN FM ANT AM ANT S VI
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S N O I T C N U F Y A L P H C Step Set speakers and test speaker output 3 The unit checks each speaker’s connection status and make speaker settings automatically. SPEAKERS AB “ ” AUTO DETECTOR INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME BI-AMP SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER SETUP HDMI POWER ADVANCED DUAL AMP WIRELESS READY MULTI ROOM POWER -MENU/-SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE SETUP MIC AUX W RETURN AUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM -MENU/-SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R SETUP MIC W RETURN A
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Testing speaker output Confirm audio output using the test signal after speakers are set. To select “SPEAKERS A” When SPEAKERS A and When only the SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B settings are setting is selected SPEAKERS selected 1 Press to switch “ ” on. A A SPEAKERS SPEAKERS A A B • If you select SPEAKERS B only, the test signal will not be output. To test speaker output 2 AUTO Press TEST • Adjust the volume of front speakers to the normal listening level. Speaker • The test signal is output from
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Step Watch DVDs or TV 4 SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR A “SURROUND” “HDMI” VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME “ ” BI-AMP SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER SETUP HDMI POWER ADVANCED DUAL AMP WIRELESS READY MULTI ROOM POWER SPEAKERS -MENU/-SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE SETUP MIC AUX W RETURN AUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM -MENU/-SETUP ENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS TUNE S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R SETUP MIC W RETURN AUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM AUX SURROUND Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and o
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S N O I T C N U F Y Y A A L L P P H H C C Control with HDMI (Ez Sync™ HDAVI Control) What is Ez Sync HDAVI Control? Ez Sync HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under Ez Sync 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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI 1 Connect the unit to a Panasonic T
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•Turn off all equipment before making any connections. •Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. •To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals (to use the TV, DVD recorder, DVD player) Connection cable (All cables are sold separately) Video cable S VIDEO connection cable Audio cable Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Changing the digital input settings S VIDEO •To enjoy TV with surround For exa
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Connections Connecting speakers See pages 8 and 9 for placing and connecting your speakers according to their number. To connect bi-wire speakers Bi-wire speakers have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequency signals. • Bi-wiring prevents high frequency and low frequency signals from interfering with each other. It offers playback in high audio quality. • HF and LF stand for high frequency and low frequency, respectively. • Make sure to select “YES ” in “Making bi-wire
