Product Description

AV Control Receiver

The SA-BX500 features decoders that are compatible with all the latest 7.1-channel surround sound formats used by the Blu-ray Discä standard such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.

The SA-BX500 provides 150 watts per channel and supports up to 7.1-channel of audio output. It delivers the latest 7.1-channel surround sound to recreate powerful ambience rivalling that of cinema systems.

The original Panasonic technology makes it possible for a 5.1-channel speaker system to accurately reproduce 7.1-channel surround sound. You can enjoy virtually the same kind of powerful, lifelike sound and dynamic acoustic presence you get with a 7.1-channel system, even if you don't have enough space for eight speakers.

The SA-BX500 will automatically switch its internal circuits each time it receives a 2-channel signal and reproduce the sound using the bi-amp, bi-wiring system. Thanks to an exclusive, proprietary technology, the speaker cables do not need to be reconnected to switch between 2-channel and 7.1-channel sound. *The front speakers need to be connected in a bi-amp, bi-wiring configuration

Ease of use is outstanding thanks to VIERA Link, which makes it possible to operate connected devices using a single remote controller. For example, the user can control functions such as Auto Lip Synchronization, which adjusts for any lag between image and sound, using only the VIERA TV's remote control.

Features

• Dolby Digital Decoder yes (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX)
• Dolby Pro Logic yes (IIx)
• DTS Decoder yes (DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Low Bit Rate, DTS ES, Neo:6, DTS 96/24)
• VIERA Link yes (HDAVI Control 3)
• Auto Speaker Set up yes

Connectivity

• HDMI Input            3
• HDMI Output            1
• Component Video Input            3
• Component Video Output            1
• S-Video Input            5
• S-Video Output            1
• Video Input            5
• Video Output            1
• Front Audio Input            1-in (S-Video)
• Video Rec Output            1-out (with S-Video)
• Digital Input            4 (3-optical, 1-coaxial)
• 8-ch Discrete Inputs            yes
• Audio Input            6
• Audio Output            1
• Subwoofer Output            yes
• Remote Control            yes (Universal)
• Universal Dock for iPod /SH-PD10            yes
• Digital Synthesizer Tuner            yes
• RDS            yes

Power and Frequency

Power Output at 1kHz [Each Ch.]

• Front [L/R]            150 W x 2 (6ohms, THD 1%)
• Centre            150 W (6ohms, THD 1%)
• Surround [L/R]            150 W x 2 (6ohms, THD 1 %)
• Surround Back [L/R]            150 W x 2 (6ohms, THD 1%)
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.3 % (6 ohms) (at 1kHz half power)

• Input            4Hz-40kHz, ±2dB
• BD PLAYER 8CH            4Hz-40kHz, ±2dB

S/N Ratio at Rated Power (6 ohms)

• Digital Input            97dB
• FM Frequency Range            87.50 -108.00MHz

• 9 kHz steps            522 - 1629kHz
• 10 kHz steps            520 - 1630kHz

General

• Colour            Black
• Weight [kg] (Approx.)            5.0

Dimensions (Approx.)

• Width [mm]            430.0
• Height [mm]            158.5
• Depth [mm]            339.0