Panasonic Comprehensive Guide for Setting Up Your SA-HE100 Stereo System

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Presetting

 

Other settings

 

TUNING

- BAND

MEMORY

 

 

 

 

2

1

– FM MODE

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSP SOUND MODE

 

 

TAPE VCR1/VCR2 TV

DVD CD TUNER PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

(MONITOR)

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

- HELP

- BAND

 

 

DOWN

UP

 

 

 

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– RESET

– FM MODE

MEMORY

ENHANCED SURROUND

 

TAPE MONITOR

SUBWOOFER

DVD 6CH INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

NEO:6 PRO LOGIC 2

 

BASS/TREBLE

3

4

VCR1 l

 

 

2

1

PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE

L

R

VCR2 k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR2

VIDEO IN

L AUDIO IN R

ENHANCED SURROUND

PRESET

Automatic presetting

- BAND

1 Press [ – FM MODE ] to select “FM”.

TUNING

2Press [ 2 1 ] to tune to “FM 87.9 MHz”.

3 Press and hold [ MEMORY ].

The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30.

- BAND

4Press [ – FM MODE ] to select “AM”.

TUNING

5Press [ 2 1 ] to tune to “AM 530 kHz”.

6 Press and hold [ MEMORY ].

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.)

During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (˜) flashes and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset.

The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.

Manual presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

1Tune to the station.

2 Press [ MEMORY ].

TUNING

3Press [ 2 1 ] to select a channel.

4 Press [ MEMORY ].

Selecting channels

1Press [ PRESET ].

The channel number flashes for about 5 seconds.

2 Press [

TUNING

].

2

1

Hold down the buttons to change channels faster.

For your reference

Even if the power supply cord is disconnected from the household AC outlet, the stations remain in memory for approximately one month.

Improving reception

¡DSP DEFEAT

Press and hold [ ENHANCED SURROUND ] until “DEFEAT” appears. Press and hold [ ENHANCED SURROUND ] again to turn the DSP on.

Note

While the DSP is defeated, you cannot:

Select DSP sound modes,

Adjust the tone,

Output a test signal,

Adjust individual speaker output, or

Use digital input.

¡For your reference

DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD

14 player off or move it further away from the antennas if this occurs.

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

A

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSP SOUND MODE

 

TAPE

VCR1/VCR2

TV

DVD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

 

 

 

 

(MONITOR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL INPUT

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

- HELP

DOWN

UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

- BAND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– RESET

– FM MODE

MEMORY

ENHANCED SURROUND

 

TAPE MONITOR

SUBWOOFER

DVD 6CH INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

NEO:6 PRO LOGIC 2

 

BASS/TREBLE

3

4

 

 

VCR1 l

2

1

 

PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR2 k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

PHONES

VCR2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

DR COMP – Dynamic range compression

Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.

OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory setting).

STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the software for household viewing.

MAX: The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night viewing).

SPEAKERS

1Press [ A B ] at the same time to enter the

setting mode.

SPEAKERS

2 Press [ A

] to select “DR-COMP”.

 

INPUT SELECTOR

3 Turn [

] to select “OFF”, “STANDARD”

or “MAX”.

SPEAKERS

4Press [ A B ] at the same time to exit the setting mode.

DIMMER – Dim the unit’s display for better viewing in a darkened room

The factory setting is OFF (normal brightness).

SPEAKERS

1Press [ A B ] at the same time to enter the

setting mode.

 

SPEAKERS

2 Press [

A

] to select “DIMMER”.

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

3 Turn [

 

] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

SPEAKERS

4Press [ A B ] at the same time to exit the setting mode.

A/D ATT – turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVER” lights frequently when using 2-channel analog input

The factory setting is OFF.

SPEAKERS

1Press [ A B ] at the same time to enter the

setting mode.

 

SPEAKERS

2 Press [

A

] to select “A/D ATT”.

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

3 Turn [

 

] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

SPEAKERS

4Press [ A B ] at the same time to exit the setting mode.

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Contents AV Control Receiver Maintenance SafetyInstallation ServiceOthers Supplied accessoriesRemote control Batteries UseSpeaker connections Placement of speakersConnecting speakers Center speaker Impedance 6-8 Ω Step OthersSpeaker cable Surround speakers Impedance 6-8 ΩVideo 3 4 Equipment connectionsTV, VCR and DVD player Other equipment and antennas Connecting the AC power supply cord and other informationBefore use Adjusting speaker output level 3 4 SettingsPress at the same time to enter the setting mode Turn Speakers onStep Others Reference 3 4 Basic operations Stereo modeSurround mode SFC modesTo adjust the delay time Dimension Control DimenTo adjust the speaker level Center Width Control C-WDTHControl guide DisplaySignal and decoding format indicators Tone/balance adjust buttonsProgram format indicators L, C, R, S, SL, SB, SR, LFE Subwoofer level button SubwooferManual presetting Presetting Other settingsAutomatic presetting Selecting channelsUse Using outdoor antennasMaking a recording Recording on other equipmentDSP sound modes Pages Troubleshooting guideCommon problems Pages Radio PagesBefore use Step Others Specifications IHF’78Maintenance If the surfaces are dirtyProduct information Warranty U.S.AProduct Service Servicenter List U.S.A Before use Step Others ReferenceFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Listening cautionElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC Ambler Drive

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