User manual PANASONIC SA-XR15

[. . . ] 3 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 · DVD player/TV or monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) · Speakers/AC power supply cord . . . . . . . . . . . (5) Other connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Step · Bi-wiring connection/ Using speaker terminal B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6) · Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections/Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7) · DVD recorder/VCR/TV or monitor/ Cable box or satellite receiver etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (9) · CD player/CD recorder/Tape deck/ Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT . . . . . . . . (10) 2 Step Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] (only when the input signal is 2-channel) SPEAKERS A: BI-WIRE SPEAKERS BI-WIRE: A B Use this mode when playing movies. When the input signal is Dolby Digital 5. 1 channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX, "MOVIE" is indicated by "DOLBY EX". BI-WIRE Press both at the same time. · To cancel:Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. 3 Select input. INPUT SELECTOR Using DTS NEO:6 Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. The following modes are available when playing 2-channel sources. DTS NEO:6 CINEMA Use this mode when playing movies. MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources. TUNER FM TUNER AM CD TV · To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. · When the "DTS" or "% DIGITAL" indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected. Step 4 TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1 DVD · If DVD or DVR/VCR1 are selected with a HDMI connection, "HDMI" lights up when communication has been established. Using the Sound Field Control (SFC) Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog stereo sources. Choose from the following modes. SFC The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or multi-channel) to suit the input signal. Select the desired sound mode (á right) If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be 2-channel only. For multi-channel play, press [B] to turn off "B". 4 Start play of the source. MUSIC LIVE Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. AV/MOVIE DRAMA Best suited for dialogues in drama movies. ­ w + q POP/ROCK Best suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music. ACTION Best suited for action movies with impact. 5 Adjust the volume. VOLUME VOCAL Best suited to enhance vocals. SPORTS Enjoy a feeling like being at a live sporting event. JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. MUSICAL Enjoy a feeling like being at a live musical performance. DANCE Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect. DOWN UP GAME Enjoy games with greater audio impact. PARTY This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing. · To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. MONO Best suited for older monaural audio movies. When you finish listening Be sure to reduce the volume and press [POWER 8] to turn the unit to standby. Notes on digital input 16 This unit can decode the following signals: · Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital Surround EX · DTS, including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24 · PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176. 4 (COAXIAL1, HDMI), 96 or 88. 2 kHz It cannot decode: · Other digital signals, such as MPEG · Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player 6. 1CH DECODING mode This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital sources, as well as Dolby Pro Logic x, DTS NEO:6 and SFC. This mode engages automatically if the disc has a recognition signal for DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX (you can still turn the mode off). Play will however be as DTS if the input signal is from a DTS 96/24 source. 6. 1CH DECODING RQT7523 · To cancel: Press [6. 1CH DECODING]. · You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic x, Dolby Pro Logic , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. With a source for which down-mixing is prohibited: · The 2CH MIX mode cannot be used. · Play may not be normal if SPEAKERS B has been selected or all the speakers have been set to off and you are listening through headphones. RQT7523 Step 4 17 ­ w + q 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 on. [SPEAKERS, A, B, BI-WIRE] For selecting speakers A or B. Turning the speakers off automatically engages the STEREO/2CH MIX mode (when listening through headphones, for example). [% DIGITAL, % EX/PL x, % PL , DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS, DTS NEO:6] Lights to indicate the source's input signal and decoding format used. % DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources % EX/PL x: Dolby Digital Surround EX sources or Dolby Pro Logic x decoder is being used. DTS 96/24: DTS 96/24 sources DTS-ES: DTS-ES discrete or matrix sources DTS: DTS sources DTS NEO:6: DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is being used. [MULTI CONTROL] Press to enter Multi control and use [INPUT SELECTOR] to select/ enter. [POWER 8] [INPUT SELECTOR] For selecting input. Selects/Enters each setting in Multi 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. [BI-AMP] Lights when the BI-AMP function is activated. [VOLUME] Volume control. MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SPEAKERS A B BI-AMP PUSH ENTER Remote control signal sensor [VCR 2] For a video camera, etc. BI-WIRE ^ POWER 8 6. 1CH DECODING DOWN UP VCR 2 PHONES S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R [6. 1CH DECODING] For turning on the 6. 1 channel decoding mode. When using this mode the indicator lights. [HQ SOUND MODE] Lights when using HQ sound mode. [HDMI] Lights when the signals have been established with a HDMI connection. [PHONES] Headphone jack Plug type: 6. 3 mm (1/ 4") stereo · Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. · Turn the speakers off when using the headphones. [BASS SYNTHESIZER] For turning on the bass synthesizer mode. When using this mode the indicator lights. [MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] For selecting a re-master mode. [. . . ] "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Reference Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U. S. A. , refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 27. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www. panasonic. ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. 26 RQT7523 Warranty (U. S. A. ) RQT7523 Reference 27 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to the "Customer Services Directory" on page 27 if you reside in the U. S. A. , or refer to the "Product information" on page 26 if you reside in Canada. n Common problems No power. · · · · · · · · · · Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected. [. . . ]