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Page 1: Operating Instructions
AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions SA-HE7 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5908-Y... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat future reference. radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it can MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________ SA-HE7 damage your software. SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ RQT5908... -
Page 3: Listening Caution
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Enjoying surround sound CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Pages limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect your equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 4: Precautions
All other servicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel. ANTENNA ELECTRIC DISCHARGE UNIT In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at SERVICE (NEC SECTION 810-20) 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, EQUIPMENT or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). -
Page 5: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide 9 10 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR POWER DSP SOUND MODE SFC MODE DIGITAL INPUT DOWN SPEAKERS TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER MEMORY HELP RESET – TUNING BASS/TREBLE PRESET BAND FM MODE BALANCE PHONES 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 LS S LFE RS SPEAKERS TUNED... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections Stereo connection cable Video connection cable White To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating Note instructions. ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital (\ page 17). Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise ¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded indicated. -
Page 7: Connecting Audio Equipment
Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Connecting audio equipment FRONT CD player LOOP ANT HOLDER – DIGITAL IN DVD/DVD 6CH OUTPUT MONITOR CENTER SURROUND OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL (TV) (DVD) SPEAKERS HAUT – PARLEURS SURROUND CENTER FRONT 75 Ω R B L SUBWOOFER TAPE PLAY... -
Page 8: Antenna Connections
Connections Antenna connections When mounting the antenna to a column, wall or rack FM antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Screw (included) FM indoor antenna (included) AM loop antenna (included) Adhesive tape S-VIDEO LOOP ANT VCR1 MONITOR HOLDER... -
Page 9: Connecting The Ac Power Supply Cord And Other Information
Connecting the AC power supply cord and other information “SWITCHED” AC outlet Power to the outlet is controlled by the power switch of this unit. Audio equipment rated up to a maximum of 80 W can be connected here. If equipment exceeding this rating is connected, the outlet may be rendered inoperable. -
Page 10: Speaker Connections
Speaker connections Placement of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. Front speaker Front speaker (left) (right) Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV. - Page 11 Center speaker 6-8 Ω Speaker impedance: S-VIDEO VCR1 MONITOR SPEAKERS AL IN VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH Center speaker MONITOR CENTER SURROUND COAXIAL CENTER SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER TAPE PLAY FRONT SUBWOOFER (OUT) (IN) (OUT) (IN) AC OUTLET (OUT) AC IN – – Speaker cable Surround speakers 6-8 Ω...
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Page 12: Customizing Your Receiver
Customizing your receiver Change the settings to suit your speakers and equipment and to suit the environment in which the unit is to be used. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment. -
Page 13: Basic Steps
Customizing your receiver Basic steps If you allow about 10 seconds to elapse between settings, the procedure is canceled, all settings are returned to how they were, and the previous display is restored. Begin again if this occurs. Press [POWER, 8]. Press [DSP SOUND MODE] and [SFC MODE] at the same time. -
Page 14: Adjusting Speaker Output Level
Adjusting speaker output level Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers when you are sitting where you would normally enjoy a source. Press [SPEAKERS] to turn on SPEAKERS. Press [TEST] to output the test signal. DSP sound mode switches to SURROUND mode. -
Page 15: Dsp Sound Modes
DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE DIGITAL INPUT The digital sound processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby Digital signals. It automatically determines the type of signal, PCM or Dolby Digital, and processes it accordingly. The DSP can add surround-like effects to stereo sources (analog or PCM signals). -
Page 16: Sfc Modes
DSP sound modes DSP SOUND MODE SFC MODE SFC modes Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analog stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital. Choose from the following modes. -
Page 17: Enjoying The Sounds
Enjoying the sounds Press [POWER, 8]. Press [SPEAKERS] to turn on SPEAKERS. Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. To switch between analog and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) DIGITAL INPUT Press [DIGITAL INPUT]. Each time you press the button: ANALOG , / DIGITAL POWER The indicator lights when you select “DIGITAL”. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Tone And Balance
Enjoying the sounds Adjusting the tone and balance You can adjust the tone (BASS and TREBLE) only when the DSP sound mode is STEREO and input is either analog or PCM. You cannot adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated. Press [BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE]. -
Page 19: Muting The Volume
Enjoying the sounds TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER Muting the volume Press [MUTING]. The message “MUTING ON NOW” runs repeatedly from right to left across the display as long as the muting function is on. To cancel Press [MUTING]. Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off. Adjusting the subwoofer level You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source. -
Page 20: The Radio
The radio Manual tuning DSP SOUND MODE You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station’s frequency, or you can preset up to 30 stations into channels to make tuning simpler (\ page 21). Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. -
Page 21: Preset Tuning
The radio MEMORY Preset tuning Choose either automatic presetting, which presets the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order in which they are to be preset. There are 30 channels available for presetting. Remember If a new station is preset into a channel, the old station is erased. -
Page 22: Making A Recording
Making a recording Note You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal. When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected through the corresponding analog terminals (\ pages 6 and 7) and “ANALOG” input is selected (\ page 17). Recording on a tape deck or VCR You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR OUT. -
Page 23: Specifications
Specifications ( IHF’78 ) AMPLIFIER SECTION FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output Sensitivity 11.2 dBf (2 µV, IHF ’58) 40 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 50 dB quieting sensitivity 0.9 % total harmonic distortion MONO 18.3 dBf (4.5 µV, IHF ’58) 100 W per channel (6 Ω) -
Page 24: (Http://Www.panasonic.com)
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Common problems Ref.Pages... -
Page 25: Servicenter List (U.s.a.)
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) RQT5908... -
Page 26: Warranty (U.s.a.)
Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter rights which vary from state to state.