User manual PANASONIC SA-DX850

[. . . ] AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions Model No. SA-DX850 SA-DX750 SA-DX850 Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. E EB RQT5818-B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to models SADX850 and SA-DX750, however, are intended primarily for model SA-DX850. Table of contents Before use Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Enjoying surround sound Pages Connect your equipment 6­9 Connections Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting digital equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting the AC mains lead and other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Placement of speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Position and connect the speakers 10­11 Change the settings 12­14 Adjust speaker output level 15 Preparations Customizing your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Basic steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sit back and enjoy the experience 18 Adjusting speaker output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Operations DSP sound modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 STEREO mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SURROUND mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SFC modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Enjoying the sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the tone and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Muting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the subwoofer level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the TAPE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CAUTION Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation vents in any way. [. . . ] Change it only if the unit appears to be having trouble recognizing the software you are playing. FIXED PCM While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged: Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT]. The current mode is displayed. Each time you press the button: FIXED SA-DX850 AUTO / PCM FIX / DTS FIX SA-DX750 AUTO , PCM FIX / When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. The selected mode is stored even if the unit is turned off. SA-DX750 FIXED PCM 16 RQT5818 DSP sound modes A DSP SOUND MODE SFC MODE A SFC modes Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analogue stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS (SA-DX850 only). HALL Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. CLUB Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club. DSP SOUND MODE SFC MODE LIVE Brings you up close for "live" stage performance and smoother vocals. THEATER Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. SIM SURR (Simulated Surround) Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo sources, and augments monaural sources. SOUND MODE SFC SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the sound field You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers and the delay time of the surround speakers. These adjustments can be made for each SFC mode. 1 Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel. Each time you press the button: C / RS / LS / SW Speakers set as "NONE" or "NO" are skipped. 2 Press [­] or [+] to adjust the level. B TV VCR DVD MD TUNER/BAND TAPE CD DIRECT TUNING/ DISC C, RS, and LS: ­10 dB to +10 dB SW: --- (off) , MIN , 1 ­ 19 , MAX / / / To adjust the delay time 1 2 3 4 5 6 10/-/-0 7 8 9 1 Press [DELAY]. 2 Press [­] or [+] to change the delay time. Delay time can be set at 10-millisecond (ms) intervals between 10 and 100 ms. The factory setting is 50 ms for each mode. TOP MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN / / 1 1 DELAY LEVEL ­ SFC + TEST 22 SUBWOOFER SOUND MODE TV/AV ­ TV VOL+ ­ VOLUME MUTING + 17 RQT5818 Operations To adjust the speaker level Enjoying the sounds 1 2 4- 41 2 6 3 1 2 Press [8]. SA-DX850 Press [A]. "SURROUND" and "SFC" do not work if you select "B". SA-DX750 Press [SPEAKERS] to turn on SPEAKERS. DIGITAL INPUT 1 3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. To switch between analogue and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) Press [DIGITAL INPUT]. Each time you press the button: ANALOG , DIGITAL / The indicator lights when you select "DIGITAL". Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode is engaged whenever you select that source. 2 SA-DX850 SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A 4 Select the DSP sound mode. 1 Press [DSP SOUND MODE]. The indicator corresponding to the mode lights. Select the mode appropriate to the source (\ pages 16­17). 2 When you select "SFC" Press [SFC MODE]. Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode is engaged whenever you select that source. SA-DX750 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS 5 6 Start playing the source. Refer to the equipment's instructions for details. 3 INPUT SELECTOR Adjust the volume. When you finish listening Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8] to switch the unit to standby. 4 For your reference 1 DSP SOUND MODE 2 SFC MODE L LS SPEAKERS A DIGITAL C R LFE RS SOUND MODE SURROUND 6 DOWN VOLUME UP 18 RQT5818 ¡If you are using a VCR and you select TAPE/MD, CD, TUNER, or (SA-DX850 only) PHONO The picture will remain on the screen. ¡The signal format indicators The following indicators light depending on the source you are playing. % DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources (SA-DX850 only): DTS sources % PRO LOGIC: Analogue sources in SURROUND mode Digital sources with PCM signals in SURROUND mode Dolby Digital sources that contain Dolby Pro Logic in SURROUND mode ¡The program format indicators (L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS) The program format indicators light up to indicate the channels contained in the digital input signal. They do not light when input is analogue. L: Front channel (left) C: Center channel R: Front channel (right) LS: Surround channel (left) RS: Surround channel (right) S: If the surround channel is monaural. [. . . ] ¡DTS FIX off (SA-DX850 only). 18 21 6­11 18 21 18 12­14 16 16 16 Cannot select "DIGITAL" input. ¡Cancel "DSP DEFEAT". ¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, using speakers with an impedance lower than rated for this unit, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment. ¡Use speakers with the right impedance rating. [. . . ]