Panasonic SA-XR55S/XR55K Home Theater Receiver
Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-21 RSSClear, Powerful Sound Via Digital Amplification
The benefits of digital technology are now available in a high-quality amplifier. Digital amplifiers are much more efficient than traditional analog amplifiers, generating less heat and taking up less space while still generating large amounts of clean output power. Sound quality is also improved by eliminating the digital to analog conversion necessary when connecting a digital source device, such as a DVD player, to an analog amplifier. All processing and amplification are done in the digital domain, resulting in low distortion and extremely low background noise.
Experience The Latest Surround Sound Formats
The amazing image quality of DVD is only half the movie-watching experience. Most DVD movies have high-impact, theater-quality Dolby Digital® or DTS® soundtracks that require a powerful audio system for faithful reproduction, and this receiver can process such soundtracks and make the most of your viewing experience.
Digital Recordings Sound Like the Original Performance
When MP3s and movie soundtracks are created, higher frequencies are lost due to the limited frequency response of compressed digital audio. Most of these frequencies can't be heard by human ears, but their presence conveys subtle nuances. When they're missing in a digital recording, it doesn't quite sound the same as the live performance. Our multi re-master feature examines the audio signal and helps compensate for these lost frequencies, providing sound quality closer to the original performance.
Powerful and Accurate Surround Sound
The amplifier built into this home theater receiver pumps out high power levels for driving our speakers at satisfying volumes with low distortion. You'll feel like you're in the front row at your local multiplex as the sounds from Dolby Digital® and DTS® soundtracks travel all around you.
Connect and Switch Between Multiple A/V Sources
This receiver has multiple audio/video inputs to handle all your source devices—TV, VCR, DVD player, cable box, and more. It even functions as a source selector, allowing you to connect multiple video sources to the receiver and run a single audio/video connection to just one of your TV's audio/video inputs. No more flipping through video inputs on your TV.
Control Many Different Components With One Remote
Fumbling through a pile of remotes in the dark is a pain. Clean up the mess and take control of your system with the included universal remote control, which can command many different brands and types of components after some simple programming. It even lights up so you can see the buttons in the dark.
Quick Connection of a Camcorder or Game System
The front audio/video input makes it simple to temporarily hook up an additional source component, such as a camcorder or video game system.
Dolby Digital Decoder Yes (Dolby Digital EX)
DTS Decoder Yes (DTS-ES, NEO:6, DTS 96/24)
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 3 Yes (Pro Logic II)
Large Speaker Terminals Yes
6-Ch Discrete Inputs Yes
Amplifier Type High Efficiency Digital Amplifier
SFC (Sound Field Control) Music: Live, Pop/Rock, Vocal, Jazz, Dance, Party
Video/Movie: Drama, Action, Sports, Musical, Game, Mono
Digital Synthesizer Tuner Yes (Frequency Range - FM Tuner: 87.9-107.9MHz, AM Tuner: 530-1710kHz)
Subwoofer Output Yes
Remote Control Deluxe Universal Remote Control
Speaker Size Configuration large/small/none (except left/right channels)
Speaker Selector A and/or B
Output Power - Stereo Mode 100W per channel (20Hz - 20kHz, 6 ohms, 0.09% THD)
Energy Star Qualified Yes
Frequency Response 4Hz - 88kHz, ±3dB
S/N Ratio (IHF A) Digital Input: 85dB (103dB, IHF'66)
Load Impedance 6-8 ohms
Component Video Switching Yes (3 inputs, 1 output)
Output Power - Home Theater Mode 100W per channel (6 channels, 1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD)
DVD-Audio Ready Yes
Multi-Source Re-Master Processing Yes
S-Video Inputs/Outputs 3 in, 1 out
Video Inputs/Outputs 5 in, 2 out
Digital Inputs/Outputs 4 in (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
Audio Inputs/Outputs 7 in, 2 out
HDMI Input/Output No
Full-Digital Processing Yes
Rear Wireless Ready No
EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control No
Dimensions (H x W x D) 47/32'' x 1615/16'' x 151/2''
Weight 9.9 lbs
Operating Instruction
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