Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver

Model No.

SA-XR55

Table of contents

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.

Before use

Caution for AC Mains Lead. 2 Safety precautions. 2
How to set up the Home Theater. 3

Supplied accessories. 3

Home Theater connections

1. TV and DVD player. 4

Basic connection. 4 High picture quality connection. 5 DVD ANALOG 6CH connection. 5
2. Speakers. 6 Connections
Bi-wiring connection. 8 Using speaker terminal B. 8

3. AC mains lead. 8

Other connections
DVD recorder. 9 VCR. 9 Cable box or satellite receiver etc. 10 CD player. 10 Tape deck. 10 Game player etc. 10 Antennas. 11
The remote control. 11 Receiver settings - Basic. 12 Settings - Test. 13

Settings

Basic operations
Basic Operations Operations
Control guide. 16 Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions. 18 Making a recording. 20 Receiver settings - Advanced. 21 The radio. 22 RDS broadcasts. 24 Remote control mode. 25 Multi control menus and factory settings. 25
Playback. 14 Using Surround effects. 15

Reference

Specifications. 26 Maintenance. 26 Troubleshooting guide.Back cover

RQT7997-1B

Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom) (For United Kingdom)
(EB area code model only) (EB area code model only)

Safety precautions

Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the units service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

ENGLISH

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. on the body of the fuse. Check for the ASTA mark If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.
CAUTION! CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

Video cable

Video connection cable

Scart cable

21-pin scart cable

Optical fiber cable

You can enjoy digital sound such Use to connect to the TV MONITOR as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. terminals for a standard picture. Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable.
Use when connecting equipment with a 21-pin scart terminal.
Use an analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record analogue sources.
TV or monitor DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L

This unit

LOOP EXT
Changing the digital input settings
You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change the settings. (page 13)

FM ANT

AM ANT

OUT TV MONITOR

IN DVD COMPONENT VIDEO

IN DVD RECORDER

IN TV/STB
(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

DIGITAL IN

(DVD) (CD) OUT COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 TV MONITOR CENTER

IN DVD

OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO

IN VCR1

IN IN DVD DVD RECORDER S VIDEO
OUT SUBWOOFER IN CD REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT DVD/DVD 6CH TAPE AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR1 IN TV/STB
: Signal flow DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT L
nConnection with 21-pin scart cable (For continental Europe and the United Kingdom)

TV or monitor

AV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

IN DVD S VID

OUT SUBWOOFER IN CD REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT TAPE DVD/DVD 6CH AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR1 IN TV/STB

DVD player

Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
High picture quality connection
Preparation: Turn off all components before making any connections.
Stereo phono cable White (L) Red (R) Coaxial cable You can enjoy analogue sound. Video connection cable
Use to connect to the TV MONITOR terminals for a standard picture. Can also be used to make a COMPONENT VIDEO connection for a higher quality picture than an S-VIDEO connection. You can enjoy a higher quality picture than with a video connection cable.
You can enjoy digital sound such as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. S-VIDEO connection cable Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT R L
(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DIGITAL IN
This unit : Signal flow DVD player R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT
DVD ANALOG 6CH connection

COMPONENT VIDEO

You can play high fidelity sound such as DVD-Audio. You need to make additional connections for this. Refer to page 14 for Playing DVD-Audio.

VIDEO OUT

(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 DIGITAL IN (DVD) (CD) OUT COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 TV MONITOR CENTER IN DVD OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR1 T
OUT SUBWOOFER IN CD REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT DVD/DVD 6CH TAPE AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR1 T

L R L R

FRONT DVD player

SURROUND

CENTER SUBWOOFER
Use this connection instead of the VIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT connections on page 4. A COMPONENT VIDEO connection provides a purer picture than a S-VIDEO connection. Select a S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO connection to match the peripheral equipment. Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal.
Home Theater connections - 2. Speakers
Front speakers (L: left/R: right)
Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound.

Center speaker

Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area.
Surround speakers (LS: left/RS: right)
Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level.
) Surround back speakers (SBL: left/SBR: right)
Place behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level. SBL/SBR: Two surround back speakers. SB: One surround back speaker.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV.
The front, center, surround and surround back speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. Set the distance of the speakers from the seating position if you cannot place them at the same distances. (page 21) Speaker settings and placement should suit the number of speakers. (page 12)

nPlacement of speakers

The number of speakers Speakers

Using speaker terminal B
For connection to a second pair of speakers. Use the A terminals to enjoy multi-channel sound. If you select SPEAKERS B only, playback is 2-channel. When a multi-channel source is played, the sounds intended for all the speakers are played through the front left and front right speakers (2CH MIX). Refer to page 14 for Using SPEAKERS B.
Y PB PR FRONT A LF BI-WIRE FRONT B HF CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND BAC

Front speaker (L)
Front A and B: 6-16 Front B: 6-16
Home Theater connections - 3. AC mains lead
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
RONT B HF CENTER SURROUND
Connect this cord after all other cables and cords are connected. Note The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Do not use AC mains lead from any other type of equipment with this unit. If the unit is left unplugged for longer than two weeks, all settings will revert to the factory settings. Perform the settings again if this occurs.
AC mains lead (included) To household mains socket
Insertion of connector Appliance inlet (Except the United Kingdom) Connector Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. There is however no problem using the unit. Approx. 6 mm

DVD recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD recorder

FRONT A LF

(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) OPTICAL2 OPTICAL1 OPTICAL 2 (DVD) (CD) OUT COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 TV MONITOR CENTER IN DVD OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR1 IN TV/STB OUT TV MONITOR IN IN DVD DVD RECORDER S VIDEO IN TV/STB
(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL2 (CD) OUT (DVD) COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 TV MONITOR CENTER IN DVD OUT IN DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR1 IN TV/STB OUT TV MONITOR IN IN DVD DVD RECORDER S VIDEO IN TV/STB
OUT SUBWOOFER IN CD REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT TAPE DVD/DVD 6CH AUDIO OUT IN DVD RECORDER IN VCR1 IN TV/STB
nHigh picture quality connection
Use this connection instead of the VIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT connections (above). A COMPONENT VIDEO connection provides a purer picture than a S-VIDEO connection. Select a S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO connection to match the peripheral equipment. Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal.

PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR

Y PB PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DVD recorder
nConnection to a DVD recorder with built-in VCR
DVD recorder with built-in VCR
DVD OUT terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DVD/VHS COMMON OUT terminals AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
Refer to page 14 for Using a DVD recorder with built-in VCR.
OPTICAL2 (DVD RECORDER) DVD RECORDER VIDEO IN VCR1 AUDIO IN VCR1 VIDEO IN
nConnection to equipment with DVD analogue 5.1CH OUT terminals

To connect a 75 coaxial cable
SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT OU outer vinyl insulator. DVD/DVD 6CH DV AUDIO

Remove a piece of the

Remove the lead wire and clamp it with the plastic bar.
FM outdoor antenna 7 mm 75 coaxial cable Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

Lead wire

Antenna plug (included for the United Kingdom) (For Australia and New Zealand) Two types of wire commonly used for connection from the antenna are 300 parallel feeder wire and 75 coaxial cable. For best resistance to interference, use 75 coaxial cable. FM outdoor antenna 300 feeder wire 75 coaxial cable
Plastic bar Install the coaxial cable. Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it does not contact anything else.
Clamp with pliers Attach the cover.

Antenna plug (included)

To connect a 300 feeder wire
Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the screws to secure the connection.

The remote control

Batteries Use
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Remote control signal sensor
7 meters Transmission window (R6/LR6, AA, UM-3) Insert so the poles (+ and ) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Keep the transmission window and the units sensor free from dust. Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Adhesive tape

Receiver settings - Basic
Change the settings to tailor your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. ENGLISH
Before making any changes, read the following descriptions of the settings and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment.
Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change the settings.
(left Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL)

MULTI CONTROL

Enter the MULTI CONTROL. Select SETUP 1
(BASIC SETUP scrolls once)
Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL

INPUT SELECTOR

CANCEL INPUT SELECTOR

SETUP 1

Turn to change.

Press to enter.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other input positions.
TV/STB, DVR, DVD, CD OPT 1, OPT 2, COAX 1, COAX 2
If you select SPEAKERS B only, the test signal will not be output.
Check the test signal output.
A test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order.

Select another setting

Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to return to step 2 in the operations across and select another setting.
Speakers set as _ (not connected) in Speakers combination settings (page 12) are skipped.

Finish setting

Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to select EXIT and press [ENTER].
If there is no output from a connected speaker, Stop the test signal (step 6) and check the connections (pages 6 to 8) and settings (page 12, left) again.

Input signal settings

This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analogue, but you can fix the input mode. Select AUTO when it is not necessary to fix the signal.

Adjust the main volume.

VOL- 50dB

(MIN) (MAX)

Select IN MODE (INPUT MODE) and press [ENTER]. Select the input position and press [ENTER].

TV/STB, DVR, DVD, CD

Select the speaker channel.
Change the setting and press [ENTER].
AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays. (In AUTO, the unit distinguishes the digital signals then the analogue signals.) ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analogue and plays. DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to digital and plays. PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to PCM and plays.

Adjust the level.

Adjust center, surround and surround back output to the same apparent level as the front speakers.

+4dB 10

(MIN) (MAX) Factory settings: 0 dB
Factory setting: 10 Approximately two seconds after adjusting the level, a test signal is again output from each speaker in order.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note regarding PCM FIX mode
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs. When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This may cause noise to be output. Select another mode in this case. This setting is not necessary when playback is normal. When an input position is set to PCM FIX, and the input signals are not from a PCM source, PCM FIX flashes on the display.

When playing video sources connected to DVD RECORDER.
The picture remains on the screen even if you select, TUNER , CD or TAPE.

n It cannot decode:

Other digital signals, such as MPEG Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player

Control guide

Main unit
Standby/on switch [8] [SPEAKERS, A, B]
For selecting speakers A or B. Turning the speakers off automatically engages the STEREO/2CH MIX mode (when listening through headphones, for example).

[DUAL AMP]

Lights when the DUAL AMP function is activated.

[VOLUME]

Volume control.
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Standby indicator [^]

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

[BI-AMP]

Lights when the BI-AMP function is activated.
Remote control signal sensor [VCR 2]

For a game player, etc.

MULTI CONTROL ENTER

CANCEL DOWN UP PHONES

[BAND]
For switching between FM and AM.

[MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL]

Press to enter Multi control or cancel.

[PHONES]

Headphone jack. Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Turn the speakers off when using the headphones.

[PRESET]

Press to allow preset station selection with [2 TUNE 1].

[ENTER]

Enters setting in Multi control.

[2 TUNE 1]

[INPUT SELECTOR]
For selecting input. Selects each setting in Multi control.
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.

Display indicators

[RE-MASTER]
Lights when the multisource re-master function is on.

[TUNED]

A station is tuned.

[DIGITAL INPUT]

The channels contained in the digital input signal light. No sound is output from a channel if the speaker is set to _ (not connected) in Speakers combination settings (page 12) even if the channel indicator lights. L: Front left channel C: Center channel R: Front right channel LS: Surround left channel SB: Surround back channel RS: Surround right channel S: If the surround channel is monaural LFE (Low Frequency Effects): Deep-bass effect

A stereo FM broadcast is tuned.

[MULTI CONTROL]

When you press the [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] button and enter the settings the indicator lights.

[MONO]

Lights when using the monaural mode.
Flashes during automatic presetting.

[ RDS , PS, PTY]

(For continental Europe and the United Kingdom) RDS : Lights while RDS signals are being received. PS, PTY:Indicates the current RDS display mode.

TUNED ST MONO M

[SLEEP]

Sleep timer indicator.

Lights when the PCM FIX mode is set.

RE-MASTER

PS PTY
DIGITAL INPUT 2CH MIX LS SB kHz PCM S MHz

RS LFE

SOUND MODE DIGITAL EX DTS - ES DTS 96/24 EX NEO:6 SFC PL x STEREO

SLEEP SPEAKERS

A B BI-WIRE
[SPEAKERS A , B , BI-WIRE ]
Speaker indicators. A: Sound is output from speakers connected to the front A, surround, and center terminals. B: Sound is output only from speakers connected to the front B terminals. A, B: Sound is output from speakers connected to the front A, B, surround, and center terminals. A, B, BI-WIRE: Sound is output from speakers connected by Bi-wiring.

General display

Shows the input mode, radio frequency, and other general information.

[2CH MIX]

Lights when playing a multi-channel source in 2CH MIX mode.

[SOUND MODE]

The following light to indicate the sources input signal (multichannel digital signal) and the decoding format used. (below)

[kHz, MHz]

Frequency unit indicators. kHz: AM or PCM sampling frequency MHz: FM

SOUND MODE

DIGITAL: DIGITAL EX: EX: DTS-ES: DTS: DTS 96/24: STEREO: Dolby Digital decoder is being used. PL : Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic decoder) is being used when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. PL : Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic decoder) is being used when the input signal is DTS. NEO:6: DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being used. DTS decoder is being used. SFC: DTS 96/24 decoder is being used. 2-channel stereo decoder is being used. Dolby Pro Logic decoder is being used. Dolby Pro Logic decoder is being used. DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is being used. SFC matrix function is being used.

Select SLEEP and press [ENTER]. Select the time and press [ENTER].
When this is set, SLEEP appears on the display. To cancel, select OFF.
Select OPTION and press [ENTER]. Select RESET and press [ENTER]. Select YES and press [ENTER].
NO, YES To cancel, select NO. When you select YES , the input source becomes TUNER (Preset Channel 1).
To check the setting: After setting the time, you can check the remaining time using step 2. To change a setting: Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the input signal is Dolby Digital, DTS and DUAL appears in the display, the audio to be output is set.
ENGLISH Adjusting the subwoofer level
You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source. Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level is high. Reduce the subwoofer level if this occurs.
You can make fine settings by pressing [TEST] then adjusting the output level. (page 13) You cannot adjust the subwoofer level if DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected. Select SW --- to stop output. Factory setting: SW 10 MUTING IS ON scrolls on the display while the volume is muted. Muting is cancelled when the power is turned off. n To cancel: Press again

Muting

Multi-source re-master
This original feature boosts the frequencies of the higher harmonics that are lost during recording due to compression. You can enjoy a full, more natural sound with this.
EFFECT 1: EFFECT 2: EFFECT 3: EFFECT 4: OFF:
For fast tracks (pop and rock) For tracks with a variety of tempos (jazz) For slow tracks (classical) For compressed audio signals The re-master processing is off (factory setting)
Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 and SFC are cancelled when using multi-source re-master. If you make any settings in Speakers combination settings, Surround back speaker settings or Speaker settings (pages 12, 21) when using multi-source re-master, multisource re-master is cancelled. Multi-source re-master cannot be used in the following cases. When input signal is DTS 96/24, PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4, 96 or 88.2 kHz.

Dimmer

Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.
n To cancel: Press again Refer to page 19 for adjusting the brightness of the display.

Making a recording

You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or a DVD recorder connected to DVD RECORDER OUT. See the recording units operating instructions for details on how to prepare it for recording.
Select the source to be recorded.

Begin recording.

Follow your recording units operating instructions.
Start the source to be recorded.
Follow your equipments operating instructions.
Note You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal. When recording from a TV/STB, DVR, CD or DVD ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analogue terminals and ANALOG input is selected. (pages 4, 5, 9, 10 and 13) With a tape deck, you can record any analogue source except TAPE. With a DVD recorder, you can record any analogue source except DVR. When you select DVD ANALOG 6CH mode, only sound from the front left and right channels is recorded.
Receiver settings - Advanced
INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL ENTER

Distance setting ENGLISH

By setting the distance between the speakers position (except the subwoofer) and the listeners seating position, the sound delay time is automatically adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same time.
Select DISTANCE and press [ENTER]. Select the speaker and press [ENTER]. Set the distance and press [ENTER].
You can select differences at 0.1-meter intervals. FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUR BACK

Filter setting

If the Front speakers are set to SMALL , make this setting. Change the cut-off if the bass from the front speakers is unsatisfactory so that this bass is output through the subwoofer.
Any changes to settings remain as set even if the power is turned off. Page 25 Multi control menus and factory settings.
Select FILTER and press [ENTER]. Select the bass filter frequency and press [ENTER].
This setting is effective for all speakers set to SMALL in Speaker settings. 80, 100, 150, 200 (Hz)
Enter the MULTI CONTROL. Select SETUP 2

Select SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP scrolls once) and press [ENTER]. Select REMOTE and press [ENTER]. Select REM2 and press [ENTER].

REM1, REM2

-On the remote control6 Press [TUNER -BAND].
Press and hold both at the same time for 2 seconds.
n To return to REM1 1. Select REM1 in step 4. 2. Press and hold both [ENTER] and [1] at the same time for 2 seconds in step 7.
Multi control menus and factory settings

Main menu

TUNER 1
Sub menu (factory settings)
FM MODE 2 MEMORY AUTO MEM DISPLAY AM ALLOC 3 BASS TREBLE L R OFF ON OFF DUAL PRG DR COMP A/D ATT B PROOF 3 RESET AUTO CH 1 START RDS PS 9 kHz 0 dB
SUBW NO SPKR SET SUBW YES FRNT L/R NORMAL SB SPKR 2 SPKRS TV/STB DVR D-INPUT DVD CD TV/STB DVR IN MODE DVD CD SUB-WFR FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK FRONT CENTER DISTANCE SURROUND SUR BACK FILTER 100 BALANCE 4 BI-AMP HF PHASE REMOTE REM1 Exit the Multi control LCR S SB
TONE BALANCE DIMMER SLEEP

SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP)

OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 AUTO YES SMALL 2 SPKRS 3.0 m 1.5 m L H 0 mm
LEVEL 2 MAIN OFF OFF MODE A YES

OPTION

SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP)
1 During FM/AM reception only 2 During FM reception only 3 During AM reception only 4 When BI-WIRE is selected only

above

Specifications (DIN 45 500)
Power output (at AC 230-240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 ) 20 Hz-20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 ) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.09 % (6 ) Power bandwidth both channels driven, 3 dB 4 Hz-88 kHz (6 , 0.9 %) Power output each channel driven (at AC 230-240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) Front (L/R) 100 W (6 ) Center 100 W (6 ) 100 W (6 ) Surround (L/R) Surround Back (L/R) 100 W (6 ) Load impedance Front (L/R) A or B 6-16 A and B 6-16 BI-WIRE 6-16 Center 6-16 Surround (L/R) 6-16 Surround Back (L/R) 6-16 Frequency response CD, TAPE, TV, DVD, DVD RECORDER, VCR1, VCRHz-88 kHz, 3 dB DVD 6CH 4 Hz-44 kHz, 3 dB Input sensitivity and impedance CD, TAPE, TV, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVD RECORDER, VCR1, VCRmV/22 k S/N at rated power (6 ) CD, TV, DVD, DVD RECORDER (DIGITAL INPUT) 90 dB (IHF, A: 103 dB) Tone controls BASS 50 Hz, +10 to 10 dB TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to 10 dB Output voltage TAPE, DVD RECORDER 200 mV Channel balance (250 Hz-6.3 kHz) 1 dB Channel separation 55 dB Subwoofer frequency response (6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz Digital input (OPTICAL) (COAXIAL) 87.50-108.00 MHz 1.5 V/75 1.3 V/75 1.2 V/75 1.5 V/V/75

n AMPLIFIER SECTION

Total harmonic distortion MONO STEREO S/N MONO STEREO Frequency response 20 Hz-15 kHz Alternate channel selectivity 400 kHz Capture ratio Image rejection at 98 MHz IF rejection at 98 MHz Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz AM suppression Stereo separation 1 kHz Carrier leak 19 kHz 38 kHz Channel balance (250 Hz-6.3 kHz) Limiting point Bandwidth IF amplifier FM demodulator Antenna terminal

4 to 13

No sound. Sound is distorted.
Sound stops. OVERLOAD appears on the display for about a second and the unit turns off. F76 appears on the display and the unit turns off. F70 appears on the display. U12 appears on the display. Display is dim. Clicking sound heard during play. n Sound effects Sound is not heard from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. Sound is not heard from the surround back speaker. Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO:6 or SFC.
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. Turn the volume up. Check connections to speakers and other equipment. Turn on the speakers. Select the correct source. Change D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made. Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. Turn the muting off. Turn PCM FIX off. Recording of some DVD-Audio may not be possible due to copyright protection. Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on. Causes include: - Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. - Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. - Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. - Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.
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Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer. Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer. Match the Remote control mode on the main unit and the remote control. Cancel DIMMER. Depending on the input signal when playing DVD etc., the DUAL AMP function changes automatically. A clicking sound is heard when it changes. This does not mean a problem with the unit.
Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. The source may be stereo. Turn Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC on. If the FRONT speakers are set to LARGE: - When you play an analogue or PCM source in stereo, sound is output from the subwoofer. However when you play a Dolby Digital or DTS 2-channel source in stereo, only the LFE (low frequency effects channel) signal from the source is output from the subwoofer. Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. Turn Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC on. Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off. You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is PCM with sampling frequencies of 192 or 176.4 (COAXIAL1). Set the DTS Digital Audio Output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder to Bitstream. Depending on the input source, sound may be distorted if you increase the SFC speaker level or effect. If this happens, decrease the SFC speaker level or effect. Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.) Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. Reduce the treble. Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers. Separate the antenna from other cables, cords, and appliances. Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode. Change the frequency step to suit your area when AM is selected. 12, 21

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Panasonic SA-XR55 260

A quality home cinema receiver, offering very good value for money for those that dont need too much power
Panasonics new digital receiver is an attractive and sleek beast, a common attribute of digital amplifiers. It sports 7 x 100W of digital amplification in a compact cabinet, although in the real world that translates to approximately 50-60W per channel. The range of connections is impressive including component video switching, S-video and composite backup and four digital audio inputs, in both optical and electrical varieties. Speaker terminals are solid binding posts, a signal that Panasonic has some serious aspirations for the model despite the modest price tag. Sound formats include everything wed expect Dolby Digital-EX, DTS ES Matrix and Discrete, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96:24 and Dolby Pro-Logic IIx and there is also provision for DVDAudio and Super Audio CD playback. The SA-XR55 has a nifty trick up its sleeve as well. When a stereo sound source is selected, the Dual Amp drive system is automatically engaged, doubling up the power to the main stereo speakers. There is bi-wiring capability as well, in case you want to connect the woofer and tweeter of your speakers separately (youll obviously need bi-wirable speakers to hold up their side of the deal here). Operation of the deck is rather straightforward, namely because it

TEST SCENE

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Complex battle scenes reveal the SA-XR55 to be light on its feet when it comes to sonic steering
AT NORMAL LEVELS DELIVERS A BOLD, PUNCHY AND CONTROLLED SOUND

AT A GLANCE

FEATURES Dolby Digital EX/DTSES/Pro-Logic IIx decoding 7 x 100W amplification DVD-Audio ready CONNECTIONS Composite video input Stereo audio input 3/1 component video in/output 3/1 S-video in/output 4/2 composite video in/outputs 2x optical digital inputs 2x electrical digital inputs 6-channel audio inputs 6/2 Stereo audio in/outputs Subwoofer output 9x speaker binding posts
doesnt offer much in the way of features. There is a soundfield control option, offering various sound modes (Live, Rock/Pop, Vocal, Jazz and Dance for music sources, Drama, Action, Sports, Musical and Game for TV and movie fare), and thats about it. The lack of features isnt really an issue, but it would have been useful to have a pure audio mode for music sources, something that finds its way on to many decks at this price. There is also no audio delay feature. This will either be important to you or entirely irrelevant. The AM/FM RDS tuner has 30 presets and the remote can control other kit.
able to handle a wave of subtle sound effects with clarity, driving the speakers with assurance. In fact, this is one of the best performances weve experienced from a digital amplifier, especially at this price point.

Take the strain

The performance suffers a little as you turn the volume up, and at very high settings it can become rather harsh. Soundtracks lose their smoothness and the receiver sounds like it is straining to produce the volume. This shouldnt be an issue for most installations, and on stereo sources the deck delivers a decent enough performance as well, although DVDAudio playback doesnt do justice to the format. This may be an added feature that is really an afterthought. This is an impressive receiver, most at home in a home cinema setup and less suited for music sources. As a middleweight centrepiece it is well equipped to do the job. Dont push it too hard or youll expose the rough edges in the design. Keep to sensible levels and you will be well rewarded I
The bold and the beautiful
When pushed into service the SAXR55 does an impressive job. We listened to a range of movie material and were pleased with the overall performance. At normal listening levels the receiver delivers a bold, punchy and controlled sound. It is

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Front inputs for a games console or camcorder
Solid binding posts for speaker connection
The usual classy Panasonic design

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