Panasonic SABX500 User Manual

RQT9224-1BEB EG GNOperating InstructionsAV Control ReceiverModel No. SA-BX500Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, op

10RQT9224Step2Connecting speakersNote• Do not forget to take steps instructed in “Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone” (➔ pages 24 and 25) a

Quick guide11RQT9224OUTIN INBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMETVAUDIOSURROUND BACKSURROUNDFRONTBWOOFERIN ININ(DVD RECORDER)(B

12RQT9224Step3Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player• Connect AC mains lead after all other cables and cords are connected.• The included AC ma

Quick guide13RQT9224Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD playerBI-WIRELF HFLRFRONT AFRONT BCENTERSURROUND SURROUND BACKSPEAKERSOUTIN INCDBD/DVD PLAY

14RQT9224Step4Watching TV or DVDTesting speaker outputYou can confi rm audio output using the test signal.1. Press to turn the unit on.2. Press to

Quick guide15RQT92241To turn the unit onPress • The standby indicator “^” goes off when you turn the unit on.• Confi rm if “A” appears on the display o

16RQT9224ConnectionsBasic connectionsConnecting cables to video and audio terminals (Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal)Video cable Audio cabl

17RQT9224• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipm

18RQT9224ConnectionsConnecting cables to S video and audio terminalsConnection cableVideo cableS VIDEO connection cable (not included)Audio cableOptic

19RQT9224Connecting cables to component and audio terminalsNote• The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type on

2RQT9224Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!ConnectionsSettingsWith SA-BX500!With SA-BX500!With SA-BX500!With SA-BX500!With SA-BX500!With SA-BX5

20RQT9224ConnectionsOther connectionsOUTIN INCDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMETVAUDIOSURROUND BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER(D

21RQT9224BACKOUTIN INCDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMETVAUDIOSURROUND BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFEROUTIN ININ(DVD RECORDER)(B

22RQT9224ConnectionsConnecting other speakersNote• Make sure to connect speakers’ HF terminals with the unit’s FRONT B terminals, and speakers’ LF ter

23RQT9224To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX67 (a set consisted o

24RQT9224Auto speaker setup using the setup microphoneUsing the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating are

25RQT9224With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following.DISTANCE : The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the

26RQT9224Enjoying the Home TheaterBasic playback1To turn the unit onPress [^].• The standby indicator “^” goes off when you turn the unit on.• You can

27RQT9224Using surround speakers wirelessly with SH-FX67• Insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surr

28RQT9224Listening to surround soundYou can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources.Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logi

29RQT9224Dolby Pro Logic “MOVIE ” This mode produces good effects when you play commercial fi lm titles in the Dolby Surround format.Sounds assigned

3RQT9224Table of contentsBefore useEnjoying the Home Theater has become easy! ... 2Caution for AC Mains Lead ...

30RQT9224Remote controlling sound effectsSee pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode.Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic ’s “MUSIC ” modeYou can use th

31RQT9224Convenient functionsAdjusting speaker volumesAdjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other speakers

32RQT9224Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers lin

33RQT9224Preparation: Check if “Setting VIERA Link to “OFF”” (➔ page 40) is set to“ON”. Make settings in the menu for the TV (VIERA) to activate link

34RQT9224Using the sound menu Sound menu itemsThe display shown below indicates the sound menu items. Refer to each section for details.“CH LEVEL”“DU

35RQT9224Balancing front speaker volumeYou can adjust the balance of the front speakers.1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu.2. Press [e][r

36RQT9224Using the setup menuBasic operationg Common operation for setup menuUsing the remote controlUsing the unitTo enter the SETUPPress and hold [O

37RQT9224Adjusting the brightness of the displayDim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.1. To enter the SETUP (➔ page 36)2. Press [e][

38RQT9224Using the setup menuSetting the lowpass fi lterIf the speaker sizes (➔ page 37) are set to “SMALL ”, make this setting.The unit cannot reprodu

39RQT9224Changing the input settingsYou cannot assign one selector to the same type of two or more terminals. In this case, the selector set last beco

4RQT9224Caution for AC Mains Lead(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)(“EB” area code model only)For your safety, please read the following

40RQT9224Using the setup menuReducing standby power consumption (power save mode)1. To enter the SETUP (➔ page 36)2. Press [e][r] to select “HDMI ”,

41RQT9224Using headphonesRecording1. Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to switch all speakers off. 2. Lower the volume by pressing [VOL +, –] an

42RQT9224Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiverDo not forget to press this before opera

43RQT9224Remote controlling a DVD recorderAim the remote control at the equipment you wish to operate.Do not forget to press this before operating a D

44RQT9224Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD playerAim the remote control at the equipment you wish to o

45RQT9224Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.TVDVD / HDD RecorderBlu-ray Disc / HD DVD PlayerCABLE TVSAT / Set top BoxPanasonic01/02/03/04 01/

46RQT9224Enjoying the RadioPreset tuningAuto presetting1. Set the channel reception to FM 87.50 MHz or AM 522 kHz (9 kHz steps)/AM 520 kHz (10 kHz st

47RQT9224Manual tuning“TUNED” is displayed when a station is tuned.“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned.Tuning directly using the num

48RQT9224Enjoying the RadioRDS broadcastsChanging the display• This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) availabl

49RQT9224Playing an iPod on this unitYou can play/recharge an iPod (not included) when you attach the separately sold universal dock (SH-PD10) for iPo

5RQT9224Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. The

50RQT9224Other informationNotes on “To connect bi-wire speakers”Bi-wire speakers have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequen

51RQT9224Notes on Speaker sizeLARGESpeakers that can suffi ciently reproduce enough bass range.SMALLSpeakers that do not satisfy the requirements for L

52RQT9224GlossaryAnalogueAudio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analogue audio.CPPM (Content Protection

53RQT9224Specifi cationsg AMPLIFIER SECTIONPower output (at AC 220 to 240 V) 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) each channel driven Front (L/R) 150 W per channel (6

54RQT9224Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the reme

55RQT9224PagesWhen using an HDMI connection, the fi rst few seconds of sound is cut off.• Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD etc.:– Change the a

RQT9224-1BH0508SW1068EnMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://panasonic.netPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)Pan

6RQT9224Supplied accessories1 AC mains leadFor continental EuropeFor the United Kingdom and Republic of IrelandFor Australia and New Zealand1 Setup mi

7RQT9224Rear PanelBI-WIRELF HFLRFRONT AFRONT BCENTERSURROUND SURROUND BACKSPEAKERSOUTIN INCDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME

8RQT9224Quick guideThis section guides you through the easiest and simplest way to setup the Home Theater.Refer to the steps indicated below. The step

Quick guide9RQT9224Step1Placing speakers5.1, 6.1, 7.1 etc. channel playback is possible on this unit. This page introduces speaker settings for 7.1 ch