AY Control Stereo Receiver | Technics SA-AX730 SA-AX530 Operating Instructions ‘The photographs show SA-AX790, Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completly. Please save this manual RQT4731-PDear Customer ‘Thank you for purchasing this product For opiimum performance and saety, please read these Instructions careful Table of contents Precautions Supplied accessories Concerning the remote control. Surround quide.. Front panel controls. Equipment connections .. ‘Antenna connections ‘Speaker connections. 1 Basic operations ... Listening to radio broadcasts ‘Sequential tuning rect tuning Preset tuning Dolby Pro Logi ‘Setting the cenler made and adjusting speaker output ave. 22 ‘Adusting the dey tena ey Enjoying SURROUND 0: 3 STEREO 25 SFC (Sound Field Control). ‘Agusting field of sound DVD 6CH INPUT mock ‘Other functions. To adjust the tone quay “Toachust the sound balance. To mute the sound level, To listen trough headphones ‘Making a recording. Recording on a tape deck Recording on a VCR. Using the remote control... ‘To operat the receiver ‘To operate a cassette deck ‘Te operate a CD changer oF CD player ‘Towatch TV broadcasts To waich vdeo tapes ‘To operato a DVD payor ‘Changing the remote contra! code. » ‘Rbout the HELP unCtION sane 98 Listening caution “a8 Maintenance 3 Product Service 3 ‘Troubleshooting guide Technical specifications. CAUTION Do not place @ tape deck, CD, oF DVD player ontop of this unit Heat radiated from the top ofthis unt may cause damage to the software O NO ‘These operating instructions are applicable to models ‘SA-AX730 and SA-AX590, however, are intended primarily for model SA-AX730. User meme: DATE OF PURCHASE _ DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER, “The model number and serial aumber of this product can be found on etter the back or the botiom ofthe unt Pease note them in the space provided below and keep for future reterencs. MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, -THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A~-— CAUTION: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate doviee. WARNING: ‘TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, ‘SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Gegeerars Ela) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC ‘SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ‘SERVICE PERSONNEL. ( CAUTION “The lightning fash with artowhead symbol, within an oqulateral rangle, is intended to len the user to the presence of uninsulated” dangerous voltage” wath the product's enclosure that may be of suf ‘lant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons, “The exctamation point within an equlateral wiangle {is intended to alert the user to the presence of Important operating and maintenance (sercing) instuetions inthe blerature accompanying the ao- lance.Precautions Before using this unit please read these operating instructions Carell, Take spacial eae to follow the warnings indicated on the Lunt iso as well as the safety suggestions lsted below. Afterwards keep them handy for future feterence 1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to poner ‘supply only of the type described in the operating instructions ‘9°86 markod on the unit. 2, Polarization—it the unit is equipped with a polarized AC owe: plug (a plug having ene blade wider than tho other), that lug wil ft inte the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. # you are unable to inser the plug fully into tho out, tty reversing the plug. 1 the plug should sti fal to th, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not deteat the satety purpose of the polarized plug. 3. Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be routed so that they are not ikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or agains! them, Never take hold ofthe plug fF cord if your hand ‘s wet, and always grasp the plug body hea connecting o disconnecting i 4. Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not used, turn the power Off When left unused fora fong period of ime, the unt should ‘be unplugged from the household AC outlet. en Environment 1, Outdoor Antenna Grounding—It an outside antenna is connected 10 the reoaWver, be site the antenna system is grounded 80 89 to provide some protection egainst voltage Surges and bui-up state charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSINFPA No. 70-1900, provides Information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadcin wire to an lantanna sischarge unt sie of grounding conductors, lnation of antenna-cischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, land requitements for the grounding electrode. Se below. figure (Nee SeenON e102 TOWER SERVICEGROUNONG (necan ase PTI NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2. Water and Moisture—Do net use this unit near water—for ‘example, near a bathtub, washbow, swimming pool, or the tke, ‘Damp basements should also bo avoided. 3. Heal—The unit should be situated away from heat souices ‘uch a8 radiators and the Ike 1 also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5 (41°F) or groater than 35 (95°F). 1. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so tha its location or position does not interfere with is proper ventilation. Aow 10 em (4") clearance from the rear of he unt. 2: Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and fiquids are not spied Info tho unit Oo not fudject this unit to excessive ‘smoke, dust, mechanical viation, or shock 3. Magnetism—The unit should be stuated away from ‘equipment or devices that gonerate strong magnetic Hels. 4, Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system ‘componants, on top ofthe uni ‘Surtace—Piace the unit on a fat, level surface Corts and Stands—Tho unit should be used only wth a cart or stand that is recommended by tho mmanutacturer, The unt and cart combination should be moved with care. Quek stops, ‘excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination 10 vertu. 7. Wall oF Ceiling Mounting—The unit should not be mounted to 4 wall or ceiling, unloss pected in this oporating instructions, CClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly ‘moistened wilh mid detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent ‘such as aleatol of benzine Ea 1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by ‘qualified service personnel when: [a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: (b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit (6) The unit has been exposed to rain; oF (@) The unit oes not appear to operate normaly or exhibits a ‘marked change in performance: of (6) Tho unit has boon dropped, or the enciasure damaged. 2, Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond tat described in the operating instructions. All ether servicing. should be referred to an authorized service personnel For the address of an authorized servicenter: In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (otip:twww panasonic.com) ‘In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site (wom panasonic.caftdbckca.him) a Before use Povo(PuAno6s. © FS (Asa0006) (Eur646496) (eun6ss4s0) Insert he batteries inthe correct polarities (@.6) He @ oOo ‘Avoid any obstacles ‘Transmission window About 7 meters (23 fet) in front of the signat sensor. (Tro actual range wi dopend on the angle at ‘which the remote control is | | | | ! | Supplied accessories o& Please check and identity the ‘supplied accessories C@AC power supply cord need BE C1 @AM oop antenna set * AM loop antenna. pe. “AM Ioop antenna holder ie pe. + Screw 1 pe. © FM indoor antenna 1 pe. 0 @Bateries 2 pes. 1G @ Remote conto! vansmiter te Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement pats. (Only for US.A) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5968 or web site (htt:thvaw panasonic.com). [| Concerning the remote control Battery installation a Use of batteries + Do ot mix old and new batteries, or bateres of diferant types (manganese and alkaline, et). ‘+ Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short circuited. the remote contol isnot to be used for & fong pariod of time, remove the batteries and store them in a coo, dark pace. + Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries. + Do not use rechargeable type batteries, noes ‘Operation notes + Do not place obstacles botwoen the remote contol signal sensor ‘and remote contol unt + Do not expose the remote contal signal sensor to direct sunlight (orto the bight ight of an invertor fuorascent gt + Take care (o keep the remote contol signal Sensor and end of the remote contol unt fee fm oust + Ifthe unit is installed in a cack with glass door, the glass doocs* thickness or color might make it nacossory to use the remote control a shorter distance fom the uni Te prevent damage + Never place heavy iems on op ofthe uit + Do not disassemble o¢ reconstruct the unt + Do not spl water oF other liquids into the unt.Surround guide Dolby Pro Logie is @ decoding system that was ‘doveloped to get a better senso of presence from sevens ay sn ei ie | fooling of positon has been improved by the | sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The addition ofa separate center speaker channel Sd pvesbesdey Dotby "Surround was developed to alow | | “Laser ! enjoyment of Doiby Stereo, a cinoma system, in | | * DVD Dolby prvate homes. Ths systom reproduces sound ia | Pro ose ott of he onal movie toh se | | sora encode wth _ooty || Logic eat Surround ean be idontiied with this ‘This unit has two types of Dolby Pro Logie. mark i “SURROUND: the surround speakers are i used. DO Geerarioms) | +3 /STEREO: the surround speakers are not | used. (Page 22.) i | SFC allows you to add suround-ike atiects to 1g sources not foxmatied with Dolby Surround, Dolby | SFC Digital, or OTS, erica ea esa (Sound Field Various effects, ike @ concert hall or jazz club, ny Kind, but particularly music ig Control} canbe achieved by introcucing wicth or | | a%6 video tapes. | ‘ontrol) reverberation tothe original sound, 12 (page25) \‘s }eQ | Othedsurjound] ani = ‘Tap tollsuiny e7einms wquie apes casa WO capay aD oT A) Mao Caer TaD GIEYAtS og Meo cay Gettin is Caaxcer er yon eRy asad to eBtetia o Cele ease PIRES CEN aS © VUES SHASTA Dolby Digitalis a ciscroto 6 (6.1) channet digital ‘suround system developed for cinoma use. + Dvds ee ‘The sound signais in Dolby Digital format are Dolby Digital compressed to 1/10 their original size, allowing an | | oth tne playback equipment and (Ac-3) fentizo movie to be recorded on a single DVD. software must have this mark Not all Doby Digital sources are recorded with 6 ‘channels. Some sources marked Dolby Digtal may be recorded in Dolby Surtound, a 2 channel syst (opPage 20.) ‘+ DvDs Laser discs DTS is a diserto 6 (6.1) channo! digital suround || Lene system developed for cinema use. Sources pts encoded in DTS are only compressod to a quarter | | goth the playback equipment and fof the size of the original to preserve sound | | software must have the mark bangs orcas BTS sources are produced with the intention that a all speaker channo's wil be used. (Page 28) rowFront panel controls Sess} 28 & ¢ Main unit No. Name Ref.page No. Name Ref.page Power */” switch @Helpireset button (HELP -RESET) 38 (POWER, (bi) ‘@ Headphones jack (PHONES)... 29 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice verse. Display In standby mode, the units sil consuming a smal amount ot power. @Sound mode selector/indicators @SFC mode selector (MODE) @ Input indicators @®DVO 6ch input select button/indicator (OVD 6CH INPUT) @ input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) @Volume control (VOLUME) OnE ‘Speaker select buttons (SPEAKERS A, B) .... 16 22 ‘Speaker button (SPEAKERS) ® Tape monitor button (TAPE MONITOR) 7 ® Bass control (BASS)... sen 29 ® Treble control (TREBLE) .. Balance control (BALANCE ® Delay time adjust button (DELAY TIME) ‘@Center mode select button (CENTER MODE)... ® Tuning buttons (TUNING VA : Radio station presetting button (PRESET).....21 ® Band select button (BAND). @®FM mode select button (FM MODE} @Memory button (MEMORY) .Front panel controls No. Name _ Ret.pag @Power button (6) .. @ » button (>). @ 441 44 button (-44/<4) @xm button ( OTitle button (TITLE) Display button (DISPLAY) @Dolby Pro Logic surround select button (SURROUND). @®Dolby Pro Logic/SFC off button (STEREO) @Speaker channel select button (LEVEL) @Delay time bution (DELAY) @Channel up/down buttons (vCHA) @Muting button (MUTING) .. input select buttons (TV, VCR, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, DVD). @ p> />mbutton (>> /o>).. @Cursor/select buttons (Menu button (MENU) {SFC mode select button (SFC) @Test button (TEST) {@Delay time/level adjust buttons (-, +). @Direct tuning/disc enter button (DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER)... ORE 210/enter button (210/ENTER) 210 button (210). @Numeric buttons 19,32 @Disc/deck 1/2 select button (DISC/DECK 1/2) @Tvivideo select button (TV/VIDEO) SVolume buttons (-VOL+)pores! | Equipment connections (SA-AX730) Stereo connection Video connection cable (not included) white (U) fel) 0) iam) <=—____—_—_——=> Make sure that the power supply forall components has been mn tumed of botore making any connections. Do not place books, et., on tho top of this unit oF block the To connect equipment, refer to the appropriste operating heat radiation vents in any way, Instructions. ‘CO ehanger (or CD player) TY {not incuded) (ootineludes)| Tape deck (not included) a — HSee=) a dae fee eee “SWITCHED” AC outlet PLAY (OUT) REC (IN) ouTPUT AUDIO] JviDEO |viDEO Power to the outlet is controlled ren ee ouT Jour [IN by the power switch of this unit. ‘Audio equipment rated up to TOTAL 80 W can b0 connected here, Only for turntable with ground terminal, { | | “Gy, Cooting fan ‘The cooling tan operates at high power output levels only ‘AC powor supply cord — (cluded) [Connect this cord] only after all othor ‘cables and cords ave [connected w) Househols AC outlet (6 120 Vi60 H2) “Turntable (not includes) YOR (not included)Monaural connection cable (not included) '¥ your DVD player has surround decoders DVO player (oot neues) ‘ype our {Suansoren, syoocur_—t . aszOUr, (not inctuced) te esa | 4 wager | eco] |asooar emo] S| Pret ‘Stereo connection Use this connection it none of your equipment has @ ‘surround decoder. | ions Connecti [Equipment connections (SA-AX530) ‘Stereo connection cabl wate (O) Re (A (not included) Video connection cable (not included) —__—_——_=a- Selected source Basic operations Botore operation, set VOLUME to the MIN" position. Press [POWER]. Press [A] and/or [B] to select the speaker system(s) to be used. ‘and 8 ralr fo tho speaker terminals tthe rear ofthe unt (Sa-axs30] Press [SPEAKERS] and check the PEAKERS" indication lights up. It the button is pressed once mote, the indicator wal itch ‘tf and ne sound will be heerd trom the speakers, ‘Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select and start the desired source. ‘ter to tne appropriato eporating instructions for doa.) ‘Tho indicator which corresponds tothe selected input source wil tlumnate “The selocted source willbe shown on the display. ‘TAPE (MONITOR): Toston o cassette apes VCR: To watch video tapes TVIDSS: To watch TV or DSS DVD: To waten OVD (6D: To listen to compact cscs ‘TUNER: To listen to radio broadcasts PHONO: To Isten to phono discs If @ Dolby Pro Logic or SFC mode has been selected Alter displaying the selected source, the dlsplay wil then ‘change to show the Dolby Pro Logie or SFC mode. Nt the. souree chosen was TUNER then the display will change again to show the frequency. {Note ] ‘To watch video (or DVD) or the TV, set the TV to either tho “TW mode or VIDEO mode, For your reference It you are using @ VCA and you select TAPE, CD, TUNER, ‘oF PHONO, the picture will remain an the screen Adjust the volume. When you finish isting Be suo to reduce the volume lve. and switch the power to the Stanchy Sonaton by pressing [POWERAspeanens (wontTon) TAPE MONITOR % TAPE TAPEMONITOR Basic operations ‘When using speakers under 8.0 ES an Press and hold [A] or [B] until “LOW IMP” lights up on the display. {Ht even one of the speakers Being used has an impedance under 8 0, press and hold down olther button A or button B for 4 ‘secoads oF mare to set the impedance to LOW. {Press and hold down once again for 4 seconds or more to turn i ott} Note that when “LOW IMP* is uminated, speakers ES and ‘cannot both be used at the same time. To change a speaker: ‘0. To use speaker Bl, press [A] (Bl goes oul) and then press. [B}10 activate speaker Tape moniter 1 [TAPE MONITOR] is pressed while a sourco other than, “TAPE (MONITOR) is selactod. the “TAPE (MONITOR) indicator, lights ane the tape monitor comes on, ‘Sourcos other than tape can sill bo selected with [INPUT SELECTOR] while the "TAPE (MONITORY’ indicator is on. ross [TAPE MONITOR] again to tur the tape monitor of (9 Seo “Recording” on page 30 tor otals on how to use the tape. ‘monitor during recording )INPUT SELECTOR (©) Caz eM Selected band | listening to radio broadcasts Ser Use the tuning buttons to tune-in rao stations Hh turn put SELECTOR} to select “TUNER”. Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [TUNING (\/) or (/\)] to tune to the desired frequency. "QUARTZ LOCK" fghis up when tuned. “STEREO™ lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is ‘eopived. ‘To make an automatic search for stations INITUNING (V) oF (A)] ie held down for an instant unt the frequency begins to serol, the broadcast slations are tuned in automatically when ono is four. oa Turing may stop aulomatically if any jamming is encountered I noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode Pross [FM MODE], (STEREO will go out, and “MONO” wil ight up) The broadcast will be monaural, bt noise wil be reduced. Ifthe button is pressed once more, the stereo mode resumes. For your reference ‘The tuner can pick up Interterence trom OVO players, tt ths ‘occurs turn the DVD oft|| Listening to radio broadcasts ‘Specily the frequency using the numeric buttons on the remote Control to srecty tune o the desired sition, Press [TUNER/BAND]. This wl sot the remote conitl to operate the tuner The selector onthe receiver wil change to “TUNER” ach time the button is pressed, the band will change as ‘olows, FM AM. Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC ENTER]. ‘aie cursor splay is fashng (approx. 10 seconds) Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Ifthe desired FM frequency is 107.9 MHz, press oas055, HF the frequency has been input corectly. the displayed frequency wil Bink once. 1. Sno button is pressed while the cursor display is tashing, ‘he eisplay wil return to the traqueney whieh is currently being received. To re-specily the frequency. repeat the roceduro from stop 2 2, I he frequency has not been input correct, "ERROR" willbe splayed, In this case, re-enter the frequency. Radio functions FostPorat 000 Listening to radio broadcasts Pr Cid Preseting ratio stations into the memory channels of this unit ‘makes selecting stations simple, ‘A otal of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset Ploase remember this Ita new broadcast staion is preset into a channel, te setting for the broadcast station which was previously entered in that channe! ‘will bo automaticaly erased. ‘Automatic memory presetting Automatic memory pressting allows this unit to automatically ‘search for broadcast stations and then preset them ino memory ‘th this method, the channels that can be preset into the memory ‘are get a8 follows for diferent bands (FM of AM) When FM stations are preset, For FM slations. 1-30 ‘When FM and AM stations are preset, For FM stations pn 1-80 For AM stations 21-30 Set to the frequency from which you want to start automatic memory presetting. (9 Page 18-19) Press [MEMORY] until the frequency begins to change. ‘Automatic memory prosoting wil start.) During automatic memory presetting, the memory Inicator vil flash wile the frequency serals. ‘To stop, press [MEMORY] once again When a broadcast station is preset ‘The memory indicator and the preset channel number wi be cisplayes for approximataly 1 second ‘When prosotting is complotod ‘The last broadcast stain tobe preset willbe displayed Frequencies may ot bo prosel correcty in casos where tho broadcast waves are too sttong oF 00 weak. In such cases, cary ‘ut prosating manually. (- Pago 21.)istening to radio broadcasts anal memory preseting El “The desired stalions can be preset ino the desired channels by the user. Set to the desired frequency. (@ Page 16-19) MW eteorance or ta heaping you rom ajoyng an FM broadcast, press [FM MODE] and change to mona ‘You can preset staon It monaural ut as n stereo Press [MEMORY]. To cancel the memo uncon press [MEMORY] agin Press [TUNING (\/) or ( \)] to select the desired chann Hotg the batons down lls you srl haugh chante raster Press [MEMORY]. Tho charina wil blink onthe display To continue presetting Repeat steps 1 through 4 Tolisten to preset channels Press [PRESET]. Press (TUNING (\/) or (A\)]- Holding down the buttons lets you scroll through channels taster ‘The channel number will be changed for approximately 5 seconds. Select the desired channat number during that ime. ‘After 5 seconds, the display will change from the channet ‘number to the frequency. you press [PAESET| wile te channel umber is spayed, the Cieplay wl chango toe Remsen. To confirm the channel number of the broadcast station being received Press [PRESET (The channel number wil be displayed for approximately S seconds) LNote | ‘The channel number is not displayed it you change the trequency (or FM mode setting For your reference Even if the powor cord is disconnected trom the household AC ‘outlet, the memory will retain Rs contenis for approximately one month, I frequency presettings are accidentally erased Program the prosotings once again. ‘The power card should remain connected for one hour of more for tho memory back-up to be otfecive, | Radio functions PareDolby Pro Logic Setting the center mode and adjusting speaker erie ‘When ready to adjust spedkor output level, situate yoursat ‘where you vould normally be listening, + First tum ON the speakers with [SPEAKERS A (or SPEAKERS)] ‘onthe receiver. ‘IL Tront speaker volume is unbalanced, agjust the batanoo with [BALANCE] [i] Enso the rom speakers are connected othe Atrial when You uso Ooloy Pre Lage, The Doty Pre Logie motes cant be tine on f SPEAKERS Be seote ‘The folowing steps are for setting the output level of the front Speakers and the centevsurround speakers to the same listening level Turn the sound mode selector to select “SURROUND”. Noto} 1 Select "3 STEREO" if surround speakers have not been ‘connected 2, Romamber you cannot adjust the oufput level of the surround speakers if you solacted “3 STEREO mode, Press [CENTER MODE] to select the correct ‘center mode. ‘When the button is pressed, the current center mode is displayed, Pressing it again changes the center mode. NORMAL ‘When the center speaker is smaller than the front speakers. WIDEBAND When the center speaker is the same size as or larger than the front speakers. PHANTOM. RRUSEIOUNTENEEMET ‘When no center speaker is connacted. {Note j In the PHANTOM modo, the sound which would have bon sent to the center speaker wil be clvided equally between both the left and right front speakers. (Continued on next page)SURROUND mode Loc-R s. STEREO mode L-c-A (iatciany | | |. Dolby Pro Logie Press [TEST] to output a test signal. “The speaker ouiputing the test signal is displayed while the tests tuning Ls Front spaaker (Let) 1G: Center speaker F: Front speaker (Right) 8: Surround speakers ‘The subwoofer is muted while testing Inthe PHANTOM mode, the conter speaker i OFF, so there |S no centar test signal and "C* isnot displayed, Press [VOL (-) or (+)] to set the volume level normally used for enjoying the source. Press [LEVEL] to select the center or surround speakers. Press [-] or [+] to adjust the output level. Acs ho cute fve of 9achspesiar ro tne Bleing poston un ey are al intial. ~ Decrease the output level 4 Ingreaee the output love ‘Output level can be varied within @ range of ~12 0B to +12 <8 with font speaker output lavel serving as the zero poi During steps § and 6 above the test signal sequence is Intorrupted and tho signal will only come trom the selected ‘speaker. ‘The eequence wil resume when adjustments ato stopped. To stop the test signal Press [TEST] To tur off the Dolby Pro Logic systems Press [STEREO],nove (let Front speaker (et Front speaker Conter speaker (ign) Be Surround speaker o ‘Surround speaker ign) Dolby Pro Logie | i | En ‘Adjust the sound from the suiround speakers until the proper effects produced, TEI turn the sound mode selector to select “SURROUND” Press [DELAY TIME} to set the time. When tia uton pressed. the suon day tine ie Saplayed Each te to Butlon is pressed, he delay tne wi neroaso by 5m win aange of 15 ns 0 ms “The stander setting is 20 ms. To calculate the delay timed Di: Distance from Kron speakers Dz Distance trom surround speakers + If is equal to or loss than De Set to 15 ms. +11 Drie lags than Ds Start at 16 ms and inctease by 5 ms for every 1.5 mf erence Dotweon D. and DsDolby Pro Logic Erne ere ‘Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select and start the desired source. ‘Turn the sound mode selector to select “SURROUND” or “3 STEREO”. ‘When! employing SURROUND, use software recorded in Dolby Surround For your reference ‘You can set the Dolby Pro Logic mode for each source Each souree wil retain the selected mode, ‘To tum off the Dolby Pro Logic systems ‘Turn the sound mode selecior (@) to select “STEREO” Surround modes Manutactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dalby, the dovble-D symboi OO and PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation paversINPUT SELECTOR (O) Selected SFC mode SFC (Sound Field Control) ‘Tho SFC function gives presence ang spread thereby enhancing ‘and enriching the music or movie. [Read the Iolowing explanations in ord to bottor understand how te make your selection ‘The center speaker isnot used in tho hal, and simutated modes. HALL “This mode imparts a rellction and spread which will make you feel 2s you are in a large concert hal, cus Uke a jazz club, this mode proves an exciting and intimate ‘atmosphere it simulates the sound felt ofa relatively small room having a fow celing and hard reflective surfaces, fora “ive” sound with enhanced presence to Bring the pertormars up clos. uve Primary fr vocal pieces, this mode adds gloss tothe vocals and ‘youl fel as though you were hearing a Ivo stago performance. THEATER ‘You can clearly perceive the directions and saurce ofthe movie. Real ambience at sound can also be recroatod naturally using thie mode. ‘THEATER mode can be used with storeo sources not encoded with Dolby Surround, SIMULATED (SIM SURA) {Choose this made if lle or no sound will bo heard from the surround speakers You can feel as it you were ina more expanded space adding to the actual sound from the source. This mode also adds effect to monaural sources by outputing sound from surround speakers. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select and start the desired source. Turn the sound mode selector to select “SFC”. Turn [MODE] to select the desired SFC mode. os ‘The SFC mode can also be selected by directly tuming [MODE] in step 2 instead of selecting “SFC. For your reference ‘You can set the SFC mage for aach saute. Each source wil retain the selected mode. To turn off the SFC function Tum the sound mode solector (@) to select “STEREO” Ensure the front spoakers are connected to the A terminals when you use SFC. The SFC modes cannot be tumed on i “SPEAKERS 8° is selected| SFC (Sound Field Control} a ‘Wath this unit you ean adjust speaker volume, [Agius the field of sound wile stening to a source. | i \ To adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers 2) | | i \ Press [LEVEL] to select the center or surround speakers. You can aust the conter speakor volume only in the theater mode. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the output level. To adjust the delay time Press [DELAY TIME] to set the time. ‘When the Butlon is pressed, the current delay time Is cisplayed, Each time the button Is pressed, the delay time will change, ‘The delay time increments are diferent depending on the SFC mode, Select a delay time setting 0 accommodate to your indivicual needs. SFC modes ‘Available delay time setting (ms) o DELAY TIME Hac + {cts TIVE THEATER ‘SIMULATED The figures in bold italics are the factory settings Surround modes riIpUT SELECTOR ( ovo ecH INPUT 8 DVD 6CH INPUT mode ‘This receiver can playback 6 channel ciscrote sound. It has terminals for connecting to a component with 6 channe! Siscrete output, such as a OVO player {6 channol discrete ouiput makes playback sound more real by ‘adcing depth, movement, psition and other characteristics tothe ‘ie of sound It will make you feel as if you wore at the movie theater when in your own nome, ‘To enjoy 6 channel discrete output sound ‘You have to connect a DVD player Digital Surtound Processor or ‘other component that has 6 channel discrete ouput capable, (9 Page 8, 11.) Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “DVD”. Press [DVD 6CH INPUT] to select “DVD 6CH”. change a olows, each ume the baton presse DvD 8c == DVD cH) The “DVD 6CH INPUT" indicator lights when “DVD 6CH" is selected. It you press this button wile anther source (CD, PHONO, 1c) is selected, the receiver switches the source to OVD and engages tho DVD 6CH INPUT modo, Start the desired source. Follow your equipment’s operating instructions. or You cannet select Dolby Pro Logic or any ofthe SEC modes while inthe DVD €CH INPUT mode. em n Ensure the tront speakers are connected tothe A terminals when you use DVD 6CH INPUT mode. The OVD 6CH INPUT mode ‘cannot be turned on i “SPEAKERS B' is solected,Oroves || Other functions ed a Turn [BASS] to adjust the low frequency sound. Turn [TREBLE] to adjust the high frequency sound. a To adjust the sound balance Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the leftright sound balance. To mute the sound level Pe Press [MUTING]. ‘The mostage "MUTING ON NOW" runs repeatedly from right 10 left across the display as long as the muting function ison. Press once again to return tothe previous volume fovl When the receiver is turned off, the muting operation wil be. automatically canceled Dime ne @ Reduce the volume level. ® Connect the headphones. Pug type: 6.3 mim (V4 in) stereo @® Adjust the volume level. HY you do not want sound trom the speakers, press [SPEAKERS] button(s) and chock tho speaker insicatr(s) goes cut. Ia eubwooter is connected to your systom, tum ofl the poner to it {or the subwoofer amp you are using) of lower the volume to the ‘ini level [Note § [Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent heating damage. — a i | Surround modes, Other functionsij INPUT SELECTOR (CO) ‘TAPE MONITOR, % ‘TAPE MONITOR oO" INpuT SELECTOR (@)) econ | 00 8 {EGERSESESSEESS | Making a recording Recording on a tape deck 5 Before recording, prepara the tape deck for recording Soe tho tape deck’sepersting instructions for dell. ‘Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be recorded. [Any source can bo Selacted except TAPE, Begin recording on the tape deck. Fol your ape deck’ operating tutors Begin the source to be recorded. Fellow your equpment operating hstucton, To check the sound recorded while 6 recording is being mode GL {1s possible to check the sound being cecorded if your tape deck |s a3 head system, Press [TAPE MONITOR] on this unit and set the ‘monitor button on the tape deck to “TAPE”. Press [TAPE MONITOR] once again to tur oft Botore recording, prepare VCR for recording, See the VCF'S operating instructions for detalls Hi turn giput seLecton} to select the source to be recorded, Fay stu canbe clei except VOR and TAPE Recording trom the tape deck isnot possible, Begin recording on the VCR. Flow your VCR's operating instructions. Begin the source to be recorded. Flow your equpment opera ness. = When you select OVD 6CH INPUT made, only sound from the front left and right speakers is recorded, ‘To record all 6 chann Sot the playback mo channel (stereo) mode. ‘on your DVD player or decoder to 2 For details, see the instruction manual that came with the ‘connected aquipment.Coe Point the remote control toward the receiver Sh& Basic operations To turn the unit ON/OFF WHY 4 Once he unt has Been sto ON it ean vo we Co tanad GN and OPE sen by presing Sa tn Alor turning tho TV, VCR or OVD player ON or OFF, abways prose TUNERIBAND before pressing [] shown nthe CB steveoceer, te Gb shang wi so and ‘splay the dsc number. To stat the cc, press is} To start play from the 000-018 00:0-0' 08 1 i 229 Sea 8888 SASS ey Select the track number. (€xample: Track 1) (@xample: Track 10) Ses} 838s ‘SIOVENTER is 210 on SA-AXSSO osired track yore OO { | | To skip a track | | to stop play BEMEGA CD changer’ means any Tachnics CO changer that takes more than 50 discs, operations a | Remote controlDrown Vo ‘The procedure below are examples for when a TV and VCR are connected tothe racelver as shown inthis manual ‘Tis remote contol tanemiter is designed for home theater system. 1! you press [TV] (oF [VCRI) anc | & ] in succession, the TV (or VCR) and receiver wil be turned on and the selector oa the eecaver will ange to TV/OSS (or VCR). Press [ ©) | wihin 3 seconds of pressing [TV] {or VCR), O#010°0 O O oro ies eres 2228 S308 S838 BSS Os 0 Point the remote contol toward the TV and the receiver ‘Switch ON the TV ‘and the receiver. “The receiver wil sch the input source to Tuss. ‘operated. ° yma. SOs5 9s To watch TV broadcasts Point the remote ‘conto! toware the wv VoL A OO# ‘Set the TVIVIDEO. mode on the TV tov. Select you abow more than 3 seconds to pass between pressing [TV] and (D1, only the TV wil be Do nat use this remote contol totum the TV ON and OFF it you are net using the receiver Point the remote contol toward tha TV S88. desired channel. Point the remote contro! toward the To watch TV broadcasts with a VCR tuner Point the remote control foward the VCR and tho Tantercover cher set the nput : ie S92 8 Ow O& wiccm Switch ONtheTY —=“SwlchONTHEVER. poston erable “he eco i such tre gu suse. 0 Won Point tho senate contol toad pa atmea the voR control toward the TV ven « QOO GoGo - ey oO Set the TV/VIDEO : mode’on ihe TY elect the dosed hare roomoEo" r= Ifyou allow more than 3 eeconds to pass between pressing [VCR] and | () only the VCR will be operated (Do not use thie remote contralto turn the VCR ON and OFF if you are not using the receiver ToswitchOFFtheTV ToswitchOFFthevcR = OE Turn the tho receiver OFF las. bs Ths buton ls used whon vsing ENTER to select a channel on TV or VOR which hes nt been manutatred by bis company. Os S“The procedures below are exarples for when a TV and VCR are connected (othe receiver as shown in this manual To watch video tapes Point the remote ‘control toward the TV ane tho recowver, Switch ON the TV ‘and the receiver Point the remote ‘control toward the VCR playor and the | Seb eS de © Switch ON the VCR player. ‘The receiver wil sites the input Point the romote ‘contol toward the TV Sot the TVMIDEO mode on the TV to "VIDEO". Point the remote control To fast-forward or rewind the video tape source to VCR toward the VCR player | oO Playback will begin, | tn tho stop moce S85 CO To stop playback Ss 4 To switch OFF the TV y OsO ‘To switeh OFF the VCR Sed ‘Turn the receiver OFF last. a | Remote control operationsCoens ‘The procedures below are examples for when a TV and DVD player aro connacted ta the recsiver as shown inthis manual Make sure the remote conto isin the DVD player operation mode. (= Page 31.) ‘Aclual operations depen on your equipmert and software. To watch DVDs Point tne remote moto control Point the remate conto! DVD player toward the TV crarecowe 1 8 rear rye CxS =e S858 S Swlich ON tneTV —Swich ON he OVD Sat ne TMIDEO mrdtherecee, player wmode on the TV The recoiver will switch 10 “VIDEO” the input source to DVD. Point tho remote control toward the OVD prayer Play wil begin. D To select the tite Comic ate a we (ee Pray wit bagin. ‘To.use the DVD menu CeQ CFU QO Py i bog Toclear the OVD menu | C) To select the scone To search for a ae postion ae) on To stop pay 4S To ewiten OFF ne TV ‘To awiteh OFF the OVD player me i Comic) ‘Turn, he receiver OFF tatChanging the remote control code _$A-AX730 only [change the remote control code inet ofthe folowing ckcumstarces: + iftho Panasonic TV or VCR does not eporate as a result ofa differance in the remote control code. + Ityou wish to operate some other make of TV or VOR. {Pofer to pages 34,35 for tho buttons which can be operatod.) iS "Oe OF OF 8: i 0 Oj OGD 0 xO 0 OGG Of OOF e iB y x a 0:08 How to change the remote control code yor Hold down the button corresponding to the OO component you wish to operate. U Continue to hold the button down and... ‘Aim the remote control at the component you wish to operate and press the numeric buttons to enter eet __ the appropriate two-digit code number. | BQ ee Caleta cmecen pe, hen ne two-dgt code euber tener the ete coil wi “vioratcly utp th on sa Q tbe rmetoeonto hasbeen corel changed tthe cdo fr ho OA no He cmponat tobe operated fe cmnponet wi be sched ON ot AES ore BIO) oon | ioe is more ha ene ode umber nated Inthe co a, Tevet the above pros ul you fa coge umber for whi ) © the power ofthe component is swtchod ON or OFF w 1a nis [ Sala nur Sava —|Manvoc aso Twas Comsne——|O [Panasonic [01,0220 RCA 03,07,09,13,23|Panasonic__|01,02,09,33 _| Philips 02,09,12 eenrar Sen [oe li paas [Sony Jos oe 97353] Poneer— Jo. the mol shor [14 {Saryo——T1a 3 ‘Quasar forpap9.33__| here may be [923050708 | Sharp [0837 ‘a41518 [RCA [02.08:04-03, 10] 2ses where 07.15, ‘Sylvania 06,07,15. (08,30 1 41,12,23,24,26| CPeration is 0507 ——[Srmghons [7 — cage Tt [Sane — [ea net neeote 12. Toshioa__[1027 Goud Star—[27 [sharp 16.17 even ithe TEDEO7 TO [Zeath -— 18.98 ——Tetson eno — [Stato Lae fente 45 JVC 19,25,31,38,39] Sylvania '02,09,12,90 | contro! code: [Magnavox |06,07,11 1629] 40 ‘Symphonie —| 0 is switched org iB2t om ToaTa Tatas [saz ——] °°" ore rao teenth —— [20 67 Tae oe fasdsan [ote 70 e019 Re [roars 7 a Prep 05081230 Ifthe remote contol code is changed in accordance withthe method ghvan abo 01) when the batteries are replaced. To change the code back epain, repeat the operations given above. | | | Remote control operationsAbout the HELP function Listening caution @ g Selacting fine audio equioment such 2s tho unit you've lust pue chased is only the stat of your musial enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your ‘equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Eloctronies Group want you to gat the ‘most out of your equipment by playing it at a sae level. One that lets tne sound come through loud and clear without annoying baring or cistontion—and, most importantly, without effecting your sensitive nearing Wo recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive Sound can be deceiving. Over ime your hearing “comfort teve™ ‘adapts to higher volumes of sound, So what sounds “norma” can actualy be loud ang harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To astapish a safe love! + Start your volume cont! at a low setting, + Slowly increase the sound untl you can hear it comfortably and ‘leary, and without distortion. (Once you have established a comfortable sound level + Sethe dial anc ieave i there. Taking @ minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After al, we wan! you listening for a litotine H¥ you mak a mistake in operation or if sound output stops du to some operation which was performed, the HELP function displays {information which can be usaf foF indicating the method by which this condition can be remedies "ERROR" or scrolling characters (Tor instance, “SPEAKER OFF NOW") appear on the display during operation, caity out the fellowing operation Press [-HELP/-RESET]. ‘The methed or remedying this stuation wil be dsplayed. For your reterenco It the above button is pressed for 2 seconds or moro uni "RESET appears on tho display, the operation setings forthe uit willbe initialized fo the settings made atthe time of shipment ‘However, any broadcasting stations which have bean preset into memory will ot be erased a this time, Maintenance tthe eurtaces are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry loth, IW the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and.water olution ora weak detergent solution. + Never usa alcohol, paint thinner or benzine fo clean tis uni. * Betoro using chemically impregnated cloth, read the instructions that came wit the cloth caret Product Service ‘Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourselt Rotor servicing to qualtiee personnel only Product information For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, reler tothe servicentercirectory.Troubleshooting guide For detailed the USA. a in Cana Inthe USA. Bofare requesting service for this unit, chack the chart below for a possible cause ofthe problem you are exporiencing, Some sipla cheeks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and resto proper operation IT you are in doubt about some of the check points, or i the remadias inicated in the chat do not salve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this Luni) to locate a convenient service center, or consuit your dealer for inatuctons, Reference pages indicated in blank circles. (For example: @ ) instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in ind Panasonic Canad ine. Customer Care Centro 1-800-211-7262 or web sito (http:yhewen-panasonic.com) | Canad 805-524-5505 or wob site (www panasonic.caftag him!) Problem I Probable cause(s) ‘Suggested remedy While listening to FM broadcasts "A hiss is heard during | Modulalion for the two iypes is diferent so some stereo broadcasts, but not | noice may be heard during stereo broadeast, Excessive noise in both stereo an monaural broadcasts. | Anienna location and direction poor [Staton is aistam ‘STEREO and QUARTZ | Anionna location and direction poor [eee eer LOCK indicators flicker. | Staton is distant T Bulging or mountain nearby. I + Reduce the reble. (©) + Chango the location and direction of the antenna, (@®) + Uso an outdoor antenna. (®} + Use an antenna with mare elemants. * Change the locaton and avecion ofthe antenna, (®®) + Use an outdoor antenna. (@) + Use an antenna with more elements. While listening to AM broadcasts ‘An unusual “beat"sound | A alovision is on Isheard. ] A tolovision is on nearby, | Adjacent signal is intorering + Soparate tho two oF tum the television ot. Reduce the tebe. (@) ‘A low-pitched “hum” is | Power cord isnearthe antenna wires heard when a station ig it tuned, | Electronic interference From the power cord is fed | to the speckers, A continuous intermittent hiss isheard. | Interference from other appliances, fluorescent | tights, TVs, small motors, etc, through discharge | and esciaton + Separate the poner cord rom the wires + Use an outdoor antenna. ( + Soparate this unit fom such appliances, ‘Common Problems Unit doesn't come on, “The power cord plug isnot fully inserted + Confirm the plug is fully insarte. | Sound is not heard. The speaker indicatore are off + Turn on the speaker indicators. (@) The tape monitor function is on + Press the tape monitor baton, (®) “The muting function son, * Press the mating bution on tha remote contr @) Tncompleta or indoreal connection to speakers ‘and external equipment + Check all connections. (@-@, ©-®) “The incorrect input source has been selected. + Select he covect source. (®) none Is heard when the Unit is switched on, “OVERLOAD” appears on the display. the postive and negative speakers wires have shorted: speakers with a lower impedance than this units rated impecance are being used: the speakers are under strain through excessive volume, excessive power, or by being used in a high temperature envionment * Switch off the uni, determine and comect the ce2use, than switch the unit on + Use speakers with the right impedance rating @-@) a | Reference rarestTechnical specifications (IHF ‘78) I AMPLIFIER SECTION INFM TUNER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output Frequency range 87.9-107.9 Hz 40 Hz-20 kHz both channels driven Sensitivity 112.481 (2 wV, E'58) 50 dB quieting sensitivity 0.8% total harmonic distortion ono feseeraeiie os 80 W per channel (8 2) STEREO 38.368 (65 1V, IHF '58) 1 kdtz continuous power output both channels driven Total harmonic distortion 0.05% total harmonic iatortion 63 W per channel 8 2) ‘MONO 02% Total harmonic distortion STEREO 03% rato powor at 40 H2-20 Kis os%ien) sm half power att KHz 0.07% (69) MONO 7368 Power output atthe Delby Pro Logie operation STEREO ores (0.9% att kia, Frequency response 20 H2a15 ibe, +9 48, -2 6B Front 2x60W(8) Alternate channel selectivity 0508 Center s0Wi82) Capture ratio 1508 Surround 2x80W(8Q) Image rejection at 88 MHz 4008 Low frequency damping factor 30/82) Spurious response rejection at 98 MHZ 7508 Load impedance {AM suppression 5008 Front 8 Stereo separation Center 8a “ite 4008 Surround ea tonne 3068 Frequency response Antenna terminal 75.8 (unbalanced) PHONO FIAA standard curve 40.88 CD, TAPE, OVD, VCR, TVIOSS TOH2-704H2, 2358 AM TUNER SECTION Input sensitivity Froquancy range 530-1710 Ke PHONO 0.4 my mv. HE Sensitivity 204, 336 Vin CDLTAPE, DVD, VCR, TVS eFav@oOmV. N-oe) Senay $508 SIN (HE ay IF rejection at 1000 kite 5008 PHONO 70 d8 (76 4B, HE '66) CD, TAPE, OVO, VoR, TVIOSS 75.08.8368, HF'68) VIDEO SECTION Input impedance Output voltage at 1 V input unbalanced) 1404 Yop PHONO Maximum input voltage 15 Vp-p CD, TAPE, DVD, VoR, TVIOSS ineuvouput impedance a ‘Tone controls BASS 50H, +10t0~ TREBLE zowe. oto 1008 ML GENERAL Ae ores ‘Subwoofer frequency response 72400 He, £3 68 ppt 2 Power consumption 245 VA, 270 W (In standby condition: 1 W) Dimensions (WX HX D) 490% 196X920.6 om (16-15/16°X5-11/92"%12.56") ‘Weight 8.5kg (1887 fb) Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and cimensions are approximate. 2. Total harmonic dstorion is measured by the Giga! spectrum analyzer Panesonie Consumer Electronics isonic Sales Company, Panasonic Canade inc. & ‘Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of 5770 Ambler Drive, Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Mississauga, Ontario ‘One Panasonic Way Secaucus, ‘Ave. 65 de Infantria. Km. 8.5 Lawers New Jersey 07084 San Gabriel industial Park, Caralina, —_ wwwpanasonic.ca ‘atip:tworw.panasonic.com Puerto Fico 00985 RQTA731-P Hiig8u0