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AV Control Receiver SA-BX500

The SA-BX500 AV Control Receiver is an ideal match for Blu-ray Disc players that support the newest 7.1-channel surround sound formats on Blu-ray Discs, such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio. You can also learn about features such as 7.1ch Virtual Surround, Rear Wireless function and more.

7.1ch High Quality Audio

* This product information is available only for the European model.

AV Control Receiver SA-BX500 Compatible for All New Audio Codec

The SA-BX500 features decoders that are compatible with all the latest 7.1-channel surround sound formats adopted by the Blu-ray Disc standard. This ensures that you will get full enjoyment of the excellent sound quality of your Blu-ray Discs.
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7.1ch Virtual Surround with 5 Speaker System with 5 Speaker System

Panasonic's originally developed Virtual Surround function gives you the lifelike ambience of a 7.1-channel surround sound system from a 5.1-channel speaker system when it isn't possible to install 8 speakers.

Virtual Surround Speaker

Right and left virtual surround speakers emerge when speakers are set up at the "Surround Back" positions.

Virtual Surround Back Speaker

Right and left virtual surround back speakers emerge when speakers are set up at the "Surround" positions.
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Bi Amp / Bi Wiring

When the front speakers are connected in a bi-amp, bi-wiring configuration, 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 Panasonic's exclusive, proprietary technology, the speaker cables do not need to be reconnected to switch between 2-channel and 7.1-channel sound.

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High Quality Sound Parts

High-performance DSP

The decoder section is equipped with two high-performance 32bit floating-point digital signal processors (the new SHARC manufactured by Analog Devices, Inc.) to perform complex decoding unique to HD-Audio signals and process high-speed 192kHz signals, with room to spare. In addition, we tune peripheral parts with an original technology that achieves lossless signal processing for more dynamic, more realistic sound reproduction.

*SHARC is a registerd trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Decoder IC*

HDMI™ V.1.3a Compatible IC (Deep Colour, x.v.Colour, High Bit Rate Audio)

The latest interface supports Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. (3 inputs and 1 output can be assigned to 4 inputs.) In addition, our original Auto Lip Sync function automatically matches the image displayed on the screen to the sound reproduced from the speakers, and high quality digital video and audio signals are transmitted through a single HDMI cable.

HDMI V.1.3a Compatible IC
(Deep Colour, x.v.Colour, High Bit Rate Audio)

Large Speaker Terminals

Speaker terminals also must be considered to achieve high-quality sound reproduction. This includes measures to minimize sound degradation due to contact resistance. Large speaker terminals can be connected with Monster Cables designed for high sound quality with minimal sound degradation.

MOS FET

A half-bridge circuit comprised of two MOS FETs and peripheral circuits including the driver circuit have been integrated into a single package. The reduced inductance that results improves the EMI characteristic, while the low RDS (ON) contributes to improved thermal efficiency. The low internal gate resistance RG minimizes dead-time deviation. These combine to achieve higher amp performance and superior sound quality.

OFC Coil

Oxygen-free copper is used in the power line filter coil and other parts to deliver expansive mid- and high-range sounds, while maintaining balance with other audio parts.
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