Page 2 - Before use; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 RQT6840 Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated“ d a n g e r o u s v o l t a g e ” w i t h i n t h e p r o d u c t ' senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude...
Page 3 - Start your volume control at a low setting.
3 RQT6840 Before use DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________________DEALER NAME __________________________________DEALER ADDRESS _______________________________ ________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ____________________________ User memo: The model number and serial number...
Page 4 - How to open the remote control
4 RQT6840 Before use + – + – 3 2 1 (R6, AA, UM-3) ¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ¡ Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. ¡ Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as directsunli...
Page 5 - R L; BACK
75 Ω LOOP LOOP L ANTGND GND EXT IN IN IN SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT OUT OUT (DVD) IN (DVR) IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SUBWOOFER DVD/DVD 6CH IN IN MONITOR OUT IN TV TV TV DVR/VCR TAPE CD DVD COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN TV MONITOR TV IN DVD IN DVR/VCR IN FRONT SPEAKERS (6 ∼ 8 Ω ) HAUT-PARLEURS Class 2 Wiri...
Page 6 - Step; Equipment connections; Changing the digital input settings; TV and DVD player; Satellite receiver etc.
6 RQT6840 Step 2 Step 1 2 3 4 Equipment connections Stereo connection cableWhite (L)Red (R) Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Turn off all components before making any connections.T o c o n n e c t e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e o p e r a t i n g...
Page 7 - Tape deck; Other audio visual equipment; CD Player
75 Ω LOOP LOOP L ANTGND GND EXT IN IN IN SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT OUT OUT (DVD) IN (DVR) IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SUBWOOFER DVD/DVD 6CH IN IN MONITOR OUT IN TV TV TV DVR/VCR TAPE CD DVD COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN TV MONITOR TV IN DVD IN DVR/VCR IN FRONT SPEAKERS (6 ∼ 8 Ω ) HAUT-PARLEURS Class 2 Wiri...
Page 8 - Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT terminal
8 Step 2 RQT6840 Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT terminal Use SECOND AUDIO OUT to connect astereo amplifier in another room. Choosewhether to output the audio of the sourceplaying on this unit or audio from anothersource ( \ “SECOND-A” or “Second Audio Output”, page 20).
Page 9 - Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information; COMPONENT VIDEO; S VIDEO
IN IN IN MONITOR OUT IN TV DVD COMPONENT VIDEO EO IN TV MONITOR TV IN DVD IN DVR/VCR IN FRONT SPEAKERS (6 ∼ 8 Ω ) HAUT-PARLEURS Class 2 Wiring SURROUND CENTER OUT GITAL S VIDEO VCR COAXIAL AC IN ∼ Y P B P R ( ) ( ) R L R L BACK S-video connection cable 9 RQT6840 Step 2 UT IN TV DVD OMPONENT VIDEO IN...
Page 10 - Enter the setting mode.; Display; S P E A K E R S; Exit the setting mode.; SPEAKERS; D I S TA N C E; DISTANCE; Settings; SA-XR45 also has an On Screen Display Mode for settings; Switch on
10 RQT6840 Enter the setting mode. 1 POWER 8 INPUT MODE STEREO/ 2CH MIX DOLBY PRO LOGIC NEO:6 SFC SLEEP TONE/ BALANCE LEVEL EFFECT –/L +/R ENTER ^ ^ DISC RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECEIVER CD VCR TUNER/BAND RECEIVER CH VOLUME SKIP – TV VOL + TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY DIMMER SUBWOOFER MUTING TV...
Page 11 - T E S T; Stop the test signal.; FILTER; Digital input; Select the input position.; O P T 1
11 RQT6840 C O M P L E T E Adjusting speaker outputlevel 3 5 S E T U P Change the setting. Select “FILTER”. F I LT E R 1 0 0 100, 150, 200 Output the signal. TEST SA-XR25 SA-XR45 -TEST/–SETUP T E S T L L C R RS SB LS SW VOLUME Adjust the mainvolume. –/L +/R LEVEL Adjust the level. C 0 d B C, RS, SB,...
Page 12 - On Screen Display mode; Speaker Size; For your reference; Enter the setup menu.; Continue making other settings.; Set the size to suit your speakers; Press and hold; To exit On Screen Display mode; Or; Or
12 RQT6840 Settings Step 3 INPUT MODE STEREO/ 2CH MIX DOLBY PRO LOGIC NEO:6 SFC SLEEP TONE/ BALANCE LEVEL EFFECT –/L +/R ENTER ^ ^ DISC RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECEIVER CD VCR TUNER/BAND RECEIVER CH VOLUME SKIP – TV VOL + TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY DIMMER SUBWOOFER MUTING TV/VIDEO RETURN PLAY...
Page 13 - Speaker Distance
ENTER Enter the setup menu. S E T U P E N T E R Select “Other Setups”. C e n t e rS u r r o u n dS u r r B a c kS u b w o o f e r S M A L L [ ] Y E S [ ] Y E S [ ] O t h e r S e t u p s 13 RQT6840 Step 3 2 3 Speaker Distance Filter Frequency 4 Digital Input ENTER Select “Speaker Distance”. Select “F...
Page 14 - Basic operations; When you finish listening; Notes on digital input; Sound modes; Adding surround effects to stereo sources; Using Dolby Pro Logic; Listening to multi-channel sources in stereo; ENHANCED SURROUND mode
■ Using NEO:6 14 RQT6840 Switch on. Select input. Start play of thesource. The unit sets the sound mode to suitthe input signal. Adjust thevolume. 1 2 3 4 INPUT SELECTOR POWER 8 DOWN UP VOLUME POWER 8 DTS DTS-ES NEO:6 FM MODE INPUT SELECTOR MEMORY VOLUME PHONES DOWN UP PRESET TUNE 2 TUNE 1 % DIGITAL...
Page 16 - Control guide; Others; Main unit; Remote control signal sensor; decoder is being used; General display; Sleep timer indicator.
POWER 8 DTS DTS-ES NEO:6 % DIGITAL % DIGITAL EX % PL 2 ^ DTS 96/24 TUNED MONO SLEEP ST kHz MHz DIGITAL SURROUND SFC M 2CH MIX ENHANCED L C R LS SB RS S LFE 16 RQT6840 Control guide Others Main unit Display [POWER 8 ] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or viceversa.In standby mode, the ...
Page 18 - When DVD 6CH input is on; Remote control
18 RQT6840 Control guide Others [SUBWOOFER] For selecting subwoofer level.Adjust the level in 5 steps: SW MIN, SW 5, SW 10, SW 15, and SW MAX.Select SW – – – to stop output. [-TEST/–SETUP] ( ) T o s t a r t t h e s p e a k e r t e s t s i g n a l o renter the setup menu. [TEST] ( ) To start the spea...
Page 19 - The radio; Automatic presetting; or; Improving reception
19 RQT6840 Others The radio Preset the stations one at a time. 1. Tune to the station.2. Press [MEMORY].3. Press [TUNE 2 or 1 ] to select a channel. 4. Press [MEMORY]. For your referenceFM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode. 1. Tune to “FM 87.9 MHz”.2. Press and hold [MEMORY]. The FM stati...
Page 20 - Other settings; DR COMP; On the main unit; Dynamic range compression
20 RQT6840 Other settings A DR COMP - Dynamic range compression Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital atlow volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. Itreduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the soundfield.OFF: The software is played ...
Page 21 - Recording on other equipment; Making a recording; Press; Other functions; Tone; Input mode
21 RQT6840 You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT), a VCRconnected to VCR OUT (SA-XR25), a DVD recorder/VCR connected toDVR/VCR OUT (SA-XR45), or digital recording equipment connected toDIGITAL OPTICAL OUT.See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how toprepare...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting guide; Reference; The RESET function; If the surfaces are dirty; Maintenance
22 RQT6840 8 8 21 –– 10,12 1414 1814 Pages Pages 9 – 14 4–9 14 11,13 1415 45–– Pages ¡ Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one withmore elements.) ¡ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ¡ Reduce the treble. ¡ Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD play...
Page 23 - Panasonic/Technics Audio Products; Service in Puerto Rico
23 RQT6840 Reference Warranty (U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 ...
Page 24 - Product Service
Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial...