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Panasonic SA-BX500 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner*,
Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
* For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of
the word "Partner".
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Operating Instructions

AV Control Receiver
Model No.
If you have any questions, contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 57.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 58.
SA-BX500
RQT9223-Y
H0608VC0

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  • Page 1: Step

    Please keep this manual for future reference. As an ENERGY STAR Partner*, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. * For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.

  • Page 2: Listening Caution

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

  • Page 4: Enjoying The Home Theater Has Become Easy

    Enjoy the full surround sound from all speakers connected!! How can we enjoy TV with surround sound? Connections and settings are all complete. RQT9223 With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! Many different cables were necessary. With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! Manual setting for each speaker.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc..42 Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver ...42 Using two or more Panasonic equipment (a mini component system, an AV amp etc.) ...42 Remote controlling a DVD recorder ...43 Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ...44...

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of June 2008. These may be subject to change.) Only for the U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 57. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
  • Page 7 Rear Panel Speaker terminals (➔ pages 10, 11 and 22) HDMI terminals (➔ pages 12, 13, 16 and 32) FRONT A CENTER FRONT B FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK BI-WIRE A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) 6-8 Ω...

  • Page 8: Quick Guide

    Quick guide This section guides you through the easiest and simplest way to setup the Home Theater. Refer to the steps indicated below. The steps 1 to 4 indicate the method one by one from when you purchase the unit until you can enjoy the Home Theater. •...

  • Page 9: Placing Speakers

    Step Placing speakers 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 etc. channel playback is possible on this unit. This page introduces speaker settings for 7.1 channel playback. The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing position.

  • Page 10: Connecting Speakers

    Step Connecting speakers How to connect speaker cables Remove the vinyl Speaker terminals covering the tips of speaker cables by twisting it off. A Front speaker (right) FRONT A FRONT A Speaker impedance Front A: 4 to 8 Ω 6 to 8 Ω Center: Surround: 6 to 8 Ω...
  • Page 11 Connection cable Speaker cable (not included) D Surround speaker E Surround speaker (right) SURROUND SURROUND (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 S VIDEO TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CABLE/SAT GAME VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 TV MONITOR...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Tv And A Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd Player

    DVD player Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal Connection cable HDMI Cable (not included) (It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.) Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
  • Page 13 Note • This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology that can reproduce greater color gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV. A lower color gradation (256 steps), without deep color, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support deep color.

  • Page 14: Watching Tv Or Dvd

    Step Watching TV or DVD Turn the TV on and switch the TV’s input mode (to “HDMI” and others) “ ” “ SURROUND ” WIRELESS READY MULTI CH MULTI CH SURROUND M.ROOM PROCESSING TrueHD DTS-HD LPCM BI-AMP SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B POWER AUTO SPEAKER SETUP...
  • Page 15 To turn the unit on Press To select “TV ” or “BD/DVD P. ”. Press Watch TV or DVD To adjust the volume Press To finish watching Be sure to reduce the volume and press [^] to turn the unit to standby. WIRELESS READY MULTI CH MULTI CH...

  • Page 16: Connections

    RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc. HDMI cable notes • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • This unit incorporates HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color) technology. • Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables To Video And Audio Terminals (Connecting Equipment Without Hdmi Terminal)

    Connecting cables to video and audio terminals (Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal) Connection cable Video cable Video connection cable (not included) Connecting the optical fiber cable Note the shape and fit it correctly Do not into the bend! SURROUND SURROUND terminal.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cables To S Video And Audio Terminals

    Connections Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals Connection cable S VIDEO connection cable (not included) Optical fiber cable (not included) Rear panel SURROUND SURROUND Digital audio S VIDEO Digital audio out (optical) out (optical) Blu-ray Disc/ DVD recorder DVD player Note •...

  • Page 19: Connecting Cables To Component And Audio Terminals

    Connecting cables to component and audio terminals The component video terminals can produce more accurate colors than the S video terminals (➔ page 18). Connection cable Video cable Video connection cable (not included) To enjoy TV with surround sound, make connection  or ...

  • Page 20: Other Connections

    Connections Other connections Connection cable Video connection cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not included) To enjoy analog sounds Make analog connections according to your equipment and preference. See pages 17, 18 and 19 for video connections. Rear panel (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 1...

  • Page 21: To Connect The Unit For Audio Or Picture Recording

    To connect the unit for audio or picture recording You can record audio or pictures to the equipment connected to DVD recorder output terminal (AUDIO, VIDEO, S VIDEO). See page 41 for more details. Rear panel BACK (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 2 HDMI 3...

  • Page 22: Connecting Other Speakers

    Connections Connecting other speakers To connect bi-wire speakers Make sure to select “YES ” in “Making bi-wire setting” (➔ page 38) when you connect the unit to bi-wire speakers. The speakers do not produce adequate sounds unless you make this setting. Front speaker (R) Rear view Speaker impedance...

  • Page 23: To Enjoy Wireless Audio With Sh-Fx67

    To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67 You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX67 (a set consisted of a digital transmitter and a wireless system sold separately) with the unit (➔ page 27). To use these options, insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to SH-FX67’s wireless system.

  • Page 24: Auto Speaker Setup Using The Setup Microphone

    Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone Using the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating area, polarity and size and make adjustments for connected speakers. Keep quiet during the auto speaker setup. Conversational voice, air-conditioning noise and small sounds made by winds may cause an error or produce an incorrect setting.
  • Page 25 With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following. DISTANCE : The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the seating area and corrects the sound delay in the seating area. The maximum speaker distance for correcting the delay is 15 meters (45 feet). POLARITY : The unit checks the polarity of each speaker and, when the polarity is wrong, corrects it.

  • Page 26: Enjoying The Home Theater

    “MULTI CH PROCESSING” “SURROUND” “ ” POWER ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO  To finish the Home Theater Be sure to reduce the volume and press [^] to turn the unit to standby. • See page 50 for digital signals that can be played on this unit. •...

  • Page 27: Using Surround Speakers Wirelessly With Sh-Fx67

    Using surround speakers wirelessly with SH-FX67 • Insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to SH-FX67’s wireless system (➔ page 23). By using 2 sets of SH-FX67, you can enjoy 7.1 channel playback, making the surround speakers and surround back speakers wireless.

  • Page 28: Listening To Surround Sound

    You can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO RQT9223 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic offers you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources. The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on 7.1 channels (when two surround back speakers are connected to the unit) and on 6.1 channels (when only one surround back speaker is connected).

  • Page 29: Sound Field

    Operating on the unit Press [SURROUND]. “ SURROUND ” VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH MULTI CH SURROUND M.ROOM PROCESSING TrueHD DTS-HD LPCM BI-AMP POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP TUNE SETUP MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R SURROUND •...

  • Page 30: Remote Controlling Sound Effects

    ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO RQT9223 See pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo. Dimension Control ■ You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers. 1.

  • Page 31: Convenient Functions

    Adjusting speaker volumes Adjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other speakers in the seating area. • Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “ • Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ are connected.

  • Page 32: Using The Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. • This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. •...

  • Page 33: Enjoying The Home Theater Through One-Touch Operations

    Setup Switch on all your equipment. Switch on your television (VIERA). Switch television (VIERA) input to HDMI terminal that this unit is connected to. Ensure that this unit’s input is set to “DVD R.” in order to view pictures from DVD recorder (DIGA) correctly.

  • Page 34: Using The Sound Menu

    ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO Note • If you press buttons other than [e][r][w][q], [OK] and [RETURN] while setting the sound menu, the sound menu operation will stop. To continue the operation, see pages 34 and 35. RQT9223  Sound menu items The display shown below indicates the sound menu items.

  • Page 35: Balancing Front Speaker Volume

    Balancing front speaker volume You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [e][r] to select “BALANCE ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [w][q] for adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.

  • Page 36: Using The Setup Menu

    ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO Note • If you press buttons other than [e][r], [OK] and [RETURN] while setting, the setup menu operation will stop. To continue the operation, see pages 37 to RQT9223 WIRELESS READY MULTI CH SURROUND M.ROOM MULTI CH TrueHD DTS-HD LPCM...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the brightness of the display Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room. 1. To enter the SETUP (➔ page 36) 2. Press [e][r] to select “DIMMER ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [e][r] to select the setting, and press [OK] to confirm.

  • Page 38: Setting The Lowpass Filter

    Using the setup menu Setting the lowpass filter If the speaker sizes (➔ page 37) are set to “SMALL ”, make this setting. The unit cannot reproduce the entire bass range when speakers are set as “SMALL ”. You can arrange the unit to provide missing bass sounds through the subwoofer by setting the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback.

  • Page 39: Changing The Input Settings

    Changing the input settings You cannot assign one selector to the same type of two or more terminals. In this case, the selector set last becomes effective. 1. To enter the SETUP (➔ page 36) 2. Press [e][r] to select “IN ASSIGN ”, and press [OK] to confirm.

  • Page 40: Reducing Standby Power Consumption (Power Save Mode)

    HDAVI Control 3 compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) (➔ page 32). • When connecting the unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA), which does not incorporate HDAVI Control 3, or other company’s TV, “AUTO ” setting automatically becomes “40 ” (msec).

  • Page 41: Using Headphones

    WIRELESS READY MULTI CH MULTI CH SURROUND M.ROOM PROCESSING TrueHD DTS-HD LPCM BI-AMP POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN SETUP MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A (Headphone jack) ENTER Recording WIRELESS READY MULTI CH...

  • Page 42: Remote Controlling A Tv Or Dvd Recorder Etc

    Besides this unit, you can operate a Panasonic TV, cable box and satellite receiver, DVD recorder and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. See respective equipment’s operating instructions for detailed operations. Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver Aim the remote control at the equipment you wish to operate.

  • Page 43: Remote Controlling A Dvd Recorder

    Remote controlling a DVD recorder Aim the remote control at the equipment you wish to operate. ENTER SUB MENU When operating a Panasonic DVD TV/VIDEO recorder using the supplied remote control Change the control setting on the supplied remote control to match the DVD recorder’s remote control mode.

  • Page 44: Remote Controlling A Blu-Ray Disc/Dvd Player

    ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO Note [FUNCTIONS] activates display functions on some of the Panasonic Blu-ray Disc/ DVD players. RQT9223 To switch the unit’s input to “BD/DVD P. ” Do not forget to press this To switch the remote control to the Blu-ray...

  • Page 45: Entering A Code To Operate Other Equipment

    Entering a code to operate other equipment This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that has remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. It can also operate some other brands of TVs, DVD recorders, and Blu-ray Disc/DVD players etc. Check the list for the brand and enter the code as follows.
  • Page 46 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.  Code List (continued) Magnasonic 1928 0030/0054/0186/0706/0802/ Magnavox 1198/1254/1365/1454/1525/ 1904/1931/1944 Malata – Marantz 0030/0054/0704/0854/0855/1154 0539 Matsushita 0250/0650 Maxent 1755 Megapower 0700 Megatron 0145/0178 0185 Memorex 0150/0154/0178/0463/1911/1926 0695/0831/1270 0030/0150/0178 Microsoft – Midland 0017/0047/0051/0135 Mintek –...

  • Page 47: Playing An Ipod On This Unit

    You can play/recharge an iPod (not included) when you attach the separately sold universal dock (SH-PD10) for iPod into the option port slot and connect a compatible iPod. • Also read operating instructions for the universal dock for iPod (SH-PD10). •...

  • Page 48: Listening To The Radio

    ENTER SUB MENU TV/VIDEO RQT9223 INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR WIRELESS READY MULTI CH MULTI CH SURROUND M.ROOM BI-AMP PROCESSING TrueHD DTS-HD LPCM POWER SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B AUTO SPEAKER SETUP RETURN -SETUP SETUP MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R Preset tuning Auto presetting 1.

  • Page 49: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning “TUNED” is displayed when a station is tuned. “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned. Tuning directly using the numbered buttons 1. Press [FM/AM] to activate the radio. 2. Press [FM/AM] to select “FM ” or “AM ”. 3.

  • Page 50: Other Information

    Notes on “To connect bi-wire speakers” Bi-wire speakers have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequency signals (➔ page 22). • Bi-wiring prevents high frequency and low frequency signals from interfering with each other. It offers playback in high audio quality.
  • Page 51 • Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod. • Audio/video cannot be recorded or transmitted to iPods or vice versa via this unit. • Panasonic makes no warranty over iPod data management. • For more information, refer to the operating instructions for iPod.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    Analog Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analog audio. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal.

  • Page 53: Error Messages

    Error messages Message The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright U701 protection technology. Should anything unusual happen using an HDMI connection: Consult your dealer if the sign remains on the display after these steps. •...

  • Page 54: 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 57 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information”...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    There is a lot of noise when listening to AM. The correct FM frequency cannot be tuned in. When using an HDMI connection, the first few seconds of sound is cut off. The unit does not work properly. VIERA Link does not function properly.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    g AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz - 20 kHz both channels driven (with AES17 filter) 0.7 % total harmonic distortion Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz - 20 kHz Power output each channel driven at 20 Hz - 20 kHz (with AES17 filter) 0.7 % total harmonic distortion Front (L/R)

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty (Only For The U.s.a.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product...

  • Page 59: Product Service

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 57. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 60 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Malaysia RQT9223 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5...

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