Operating Instructions AV Control Receiver Model No. SA-XR59 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. GN SA-XR59 (RQTV0247-B).
Safety precautions ENGLISH 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 unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Safety precautions Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
Table of contents Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ............... 21 Before use One-touch Home Theater ................................................. 21 Safety precautions ...................................................... 2 Operations The remote control .............................................................. 3 Control guide ............................................................... 4 ENGLISH Surround sound.........................................................
Control guide Remote control ENGLISH 1 Power button RECEIVER 1 AV SYSTEM CD VCR BAND 9 3 For selecting stations directly TUNER (➡ page 32) For selecting channels TUNER (➡ page 33) TV (➡ page 34) DVD recorder (➡ page 35) VCR (➡ page 36) For selecting tracks and chapters DVD recorder/DVD player (➡ page 35) For selecting tracks CD player (➡ page 36) 10 CH Control guide 2 For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (➡ page 32) PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH TUNER 2 8 RECORDER DVD TV 3 VOLUME 0 DI
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Home Theater connections Home Theater connections ENGLISH Connecting your television and DVD equipment (cont.) Connections for high-resolution video (components without an HDMI) Connection cable • Check the connections on your equipment and prepare the necessary cables. • Your equipment will have more than one way of connecting video, so decide which best suits your needs.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. ENGLISH Connections for standard-resolution video (components without an HDMI) Connection cable Video cable Audio cable Optical fibre cable Connecting the optical fibre cable Home Theater connections Video connection cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal.
Home Theater connections Home Theater connections ENGLISH Connecting your television and DVD equipment (cont.) Connection cable Video cable Audio cable Video connection cable Stereo phono cable White (L) Red (R) Optical fibre cable Connecting the optical digital cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal.
Home Theater connections ENGLISH • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Playing audio from your television through speakers connected to this unit Your equipment may be able to output both digital and analogue audio, so decide which best suits your needs.
Connecting other equipment Connecting other equipment ENGLISH Connecting a set top box (cable or satellite) Your equipment may be able to output both digital and analogue audio, so decide which best suits your needs. Cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Connect the video cables in sets so that you have the same type for input from the equipment and output to your television. • For television connections, ➡ pages 6 and 7.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna (included) Keep the antenna cord away from DVD recorders, DVD players, and other cords. 2 1 LOOP FM ANT FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.
Speaker connections Speaker connections ENGLISH Connecting speakers Connections and placement to suit the number of speakers you have The ideal is to have all the speakers (except the subwoofer) at equal distances from the seating area. Auto speaker setup compensates for any differences (➡ pages 14 to 16).
If you have a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK (L) terminal . 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 n.
Before playback Before playback ENGLISH Auto speaker setup Auto speaker setup allows you to achieve a satisfactory listening environment easily with the use of the supplied calibration microphone as a detector of sound signals. The unit will first perform automatic speaker detection, then checks and adjusts the following settings. Automatic speaker detection (This can also be performed in “Automatic speaker detection”, ➡ page 17.
SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. VOLUME • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate DISC 0 operating -/-DIRECT TUNING instructions. TOP ME N DIRECT NAVIGATO U R MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE CTIONS FUN AUTO SPEAKER SETUP AUTO a) Press and hold TEST for about 2 seconds. • [AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator starts flashing.
Before playback Auto speaker setup Before playback ENGLISH RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH VOLUME 0 DIRECT TUNING DISC SKIP STOP -/-SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY TOP ME SPEAKERS A B MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE ENTER SUB MENU AUTO DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN SUBWOOFER OFF LEVEL [ ] AUTO ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP DUAL AMP BI-AMP SPEAKERS A B TUNE SURROUND EFFECT TV/AV SFC VOLUME MUSIC TV VOL MOVIE AUTO TEST MUTING ENTER
Automatic speaker detection Automatic speaker detection is performed during auto speaker setup. Do the following only if you want to check speakers’ status, and not other settings. ENGLISH Turn on the unit. Press • The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit. 2 Start automatic speaker detection. Press SPEAKERS A B at the same time.
Enjoying Home Theater features Basic play SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR Enjoying Home Theater features ENGLISH SPEAKERS A B VOLUME [ ] AUTO ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP DUAL AMP BI-AMP HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MENU SETUP TUNE SURROUND AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 ENTER RETURN AUTO DETECTOR SETUP MIC L AUDIO IN R Turn on the unit. Note Press • The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit.
Digital signals this unit can play These digital surround systems were developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Surround EX, with its additional surround back channels, produces an increased sense of realism. DTS (including DTS-ES and DTS 96/24) These digital surround systems were developed by DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES, with its additional surround back channel, immerses you in sound. DTS 96/24 delivers multi-channel sound with superior fidelity (96 kHz/24 bit).
Playback options ADVANCED DUAL AMP [BI-AMP] SPEAKERS A B TV HDMI VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B TUNE SURROUND MENU SETUP ENTER AUX TUNER CD RETURN AUTO DETECTOR S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AV SYSTEM VCR BAND SETUP MIC RECORDER DVD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH L AUDIO IN R CH To use the speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals. SPEAKERS B Press TOP ME N DIRECT NAVIGATO U R Using SPEAKERS B • Sound will be stereo from SPEAKERS B.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Preparation 1. Connect your other Panasonic home theater equipment (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible VIERA television or DIGA DVD recorder) with an HDMI cable (➡ page 5). (Cables that do not meet the HDMI specifications are not compatible with this feature. Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results.) 2. Read your television’s operating instructions and make the settings necessary to activate the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”. 3.
Surround sound Surround sound ENGLISH There are various modes you can use to add surround effects or play stereo through more than just the normal two speakers. Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH TUNER CD VCR BAND CH DISC Press to select one of the following modes. VOLUME 0 DIRECT TUNING • This feature adds surround effects to stereo sources. • It can also expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS so that you can hear them through 7.
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH TUNER CD VCR BAND • This feature adds surround effects to stereo sources. • It can also expand 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS so that you can hear them through 6.1 channels. Press NEO : 6 to select one of the following modes. CH Use this mode when playing movies.
Surround sound There are various modes you can use to add surround effects or play stereo through more than just the normal two speakers. SFC (Sound Field Control) Surround sound ENGLISH RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND Use SFC modes to add realism and depth to Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, and analogue stereo sources. This mode is effective on music sources.
Press LEVEL to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press Surround sound ENGLISH Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control) Adjusting the output level to adjust the level.
Receiver settings Basic operations Receiver settings ENGLISH INPUT SELECTOR AUTO ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP DUAL AMP BI-AMP MENU SETUP HDMI SPEAKERS A B TUNE SURROUND AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 1 MENU SETUP ENTER RETURN AUTO DETECTOR ENTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RETURN SETUP MIC L AUDIO IN R Enter the setup menu. Press and hold MENU SETUP for about 2 seconds. RETURN 2 2a Select the item you want to change. INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the item.
2b Select the speaker you want to set and confirm. SUBW: LR: C: S: SB: 3 Change the setting and confirm. SUBW (Subwoofer) NO: Unconnected Speaker and size settings When you have set the front speakers (LR) as “LARGE” • The subwoofer outputs bass even when • Set the speakers and their you are playing analogue or PCM stereo sizes. sources. • Different speakers play different • The sound recorded for the LFE (low ranges.
Receiver settings INPUT SELECTOR AUTO ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP DUAL AMP BI-AMP MENU SETUP HDMI SPEAKERS A B MENU SETUP TUNE SURROUND Receiver settings ENGLISH AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ➡ ENTER RETURN RETURN AUTO DETECTOR ENTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MIC L AUDIO IN R page 26 for basic operations Delay time Balance Bi-amp settings 2 Select and confirm. • This option appears after you have set “LR BI-WIRE setting” 2a Select and confirm. to “YES” (➡ page 27).
page 26 for basic operations Standby selection VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” 2a Select and confirm. 2a Select and confirm. 2b Select and confirm. 2b Select and confirm. 3 Select and confirm. 3 Select and confirm. Receiver settings ENGLISH ➡ HDMI settings • Specify the DVD equipment you have connected to the HDMI terminal. • To reduce standby power consumption. • Choice for turning off the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” (➡ page 21).
SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP DVD RECORDER TOP ME ENTER ENGLISH SUB MENU SUBWOOFER MENU SETUP HDMI MENU SETUP TUNE SURROUND 1 ENTER RETURN NEO : 6 RETURN VOL TV/AV SFC MUSIC AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ENTER EFFECT VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B TV DIMMER LEVEL AUTO ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP DUAL AMP BI-AMP AUTO DETECTOR Sound effects/Other functions RETURN OFF INPUT SELECTOR MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE NU �DIRECT NAVIGATOR Basic operations DRIVE SELECT PLAY NCTIONS �FU Sound eff
Sound effects 2 Select and confirm. 3 Adjust and confirm. Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 2 Select and confirm. Adjusting the treble Adjusting front speaker balance 3 Adjust and confirm. Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 2 Select and confirm. L: Front left R: Front right 3 Adjust and confirm. Note Use the bar as a guide. Press Adjusting the subwoofer level Adjust the subwoofer level while listening to a source for a more or lesser bass.
The radio TUNE INPUT SELECTOR MENU SETUP TUNE SURROUND AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN RETURN CD Basic operations Turn to select. CH MENU SETUP To return to the previous menu/To cancel Press to confirm. DISC SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DVD RECORDER Select “TUNER”. 1 TUNER TOUCH PLAY ONE Press Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNERENTER AM”. INPUT SELECTOR MANUAL SKIP SUB MENU TIONS FUNC Input the frequency of the station. RETURN Turn BAND SUBWOOFER OFF LEVEL Select “FM” or “AM”.
Preset tuning Preset channels to make selection simpler. Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket, the stations remain in the memory for approximately two weeks. Manual presetting Auto presetting The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30 (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels). 1. Tune to the frequency where you want to begin (➡ page 32). Tune to FM 87.
VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MENU SETUP TUNE SURROUND SETUP MIC RETURN L AUDIO IN R INPUT SELECTOR Basic operations MENU SETUP ENTER RETURN Turn to select. Press to confirm. To return to the previous menu/To cancel PTY displays NEWS News AFFAIRS Current affairs INFO Information SPORT Sport EDUCATE Education DRAMA Drama CULTURE Culture SCIENCE Science VARIED Varied POP M Pop music ROCK M Rock music M. O. R.
Using the remote control with other equipment Point the remote control at the equipment you want to operate. CD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH VOLUME 0 DIRECT TUNING DISC SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP -/-- PAUSE MANUAL SKIP TOUCH PLAY ONE CTIONS FUN TOP ME N DIRECT NAVIGATO U R To switch the DVD recorder/DVD player on or off ENTER SUB MENU LEVEL TV DIMMER EFFECT Do this before trying to operate the DVD recorder.
Using the remote control with other equipment Point the remote control at the equipment you want to operate. VCR AV SYSTEM RECORDER DVD TV TUNER CD PLAYER BD/DVD ANALOG 6CH VCR BAND CH VOLUME 0 DIRECT TUNING DISC -/-- SKIP STOP PAUSE VCR Do this before trying to operate the VCR. AV SYSTEM PLAY To switch the unit’s input to “CD”/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode To switch the CD player on or off To start play CD Do this before trying to operate the CD player.
Changing the remote control code Change the code if you find the remote control unintentionally also controls other Panasonic equipment. Do the following to set the remote control code and this unit’s remote control mode to the same one. This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette recorders, and DVD players.
Specifications (DIN 45 500) Specifications/Help messages ENGLISH AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output (at AC 230 to 240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 125 W (4 Ω) 20 Hz to 20 kHz continuous power output both channel driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω) Power bandwidth both channel driven, -3 dB 4 Hz to 88 kHz (6 Ω, 0.9 %) Power output each channel driven (at AC 230 to 240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D.
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, consult your dealer for instructions. Pages No sound. Sound is distorted. • • • • • • • • • Sound stops. “OVERLOAD” appears on the display for about a second, and the unit turns off. • Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on.
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 AC mains lead 1 FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna Calibration microphone 1 Antenna plug adaptor 2 Batteries (x 1) 1 Remote control (EUR7662YS0) Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.