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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. SA-XR30 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER...
Step Home Theater connections Before connecting Stereo connection cable White (L) Video connection cable Turn off all components before making any connections. Note • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (á page 10). • Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record a source (á...
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Speakers/ AC power supply cord Front speakers ( left 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.
Step Other connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Turn off all components before making any connections. Note • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (á page 10). •...
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CD player LOOP ANT 75Ω GND LOOP FM ANT AM ANT AUDIO Antennas LOOP ANT LOOP ANT 75Ω GND LOOP FM ANT AM ANT AUDIO FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Step Settings Setup 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. SPEAKERS POWER 8 Switch on.
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.
Step Basic operations SPEAKERS POWER 8 HELP SPEAKERS RESET POWER 8 Switch on. POWER 8 Turn SPEAKERS on. SPEAKERS Select input. INPUT SELECTOR TUNER DVR/VCR Start play of the source. The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or multi-channel) to suit the input signal.
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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. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center image.
Control guide Main unit 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 Standby/on switch [POWER 8] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
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Remote control Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment. Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control Operation Guide”, for remote control operation details. [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels.
The radio Manual tuning SPEAKERS BAND FM MODE POWER 8 Select “TUNER”. INPUT SELECTOR Select “FM” or “AM”. Tune to the station. TUNE 2 Tuning intervals: FM-0.2 MHz, AM-10 kHz Automatic tuning Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to scroll. Tuning stops when a station is found.
Preset tuning MEMORY HELP SPEAKERS RESET POWER 8 Presetting stations. (á below, “Automatic presetting” or “Manual presetting”) Select the preset channels. When using the numbered buttons To select a two digit number e.g. 21: [ ≧ 10, ENTER] → [2] → [1] n Presetting stations Automatic presetting Preparation:...
Audio settings Subwoofer level You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source. Select SW – – – to stop output. The factory setting is SW 10. • Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level is high.
SPEAKERS BAND POWER 8 A/D attenuator Turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVERFLOW” lights frequently when using 2-channel analog input. The factory setting is OFF. Dynamic range compression Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at low volume (such as late at night) maintaining audio clarity.
Other functions HELP SPEAKERS RESET HELP SPEAKERS RESET POWER 8 Dimmer Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room. The factory setting is OFF. Sleep timer The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set time. It does not control any other components.
Specifications (IHF’78) n AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz-20 kHz both channels driven 0.09 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.09 % total harmonic distortion Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz-20 kHz Power bandwidth both channels driven, –3 dB Power output each channel driven...
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: Contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.