Literature/Product Sheet
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... remote control handset with Glo-Key buttons • Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen display • Newly designed Boston Acoustics Subwoofer with BassTrac technology One-cable HD solution • Supports HDMI 1.4a with On-Screen Display State-of -Use • Three Quick Select buttons for easy and fast access • On-Screen Display • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for more accurate measuring - The MCS 95 speaker system includes compact front, center and surround speakers and a powerful...
... remote control handset with Glo-Key buttons • Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen display • Newly designed Boston Acoustics Subwoofer with BassTrac technology One-cable HD solution • Supports HDMI 1.4a with On-Screen Display State-of -Use • Three Quick Select buttons for easy and fast access • On-Screen Display • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for more accurate measuring - The MCS 95 speaker system includes compact front, center and surround speakers and a powerful...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... x 4 Component x 1 S-Video x 1 Composite (Video) x 3 Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 5 Digital Optical x 1 Digital Coaxial x 1 HDMI Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor x 1 Audio Preout (Front hight L/R /Surround Back L/R, SW) x 2 Phones x 1 Microphone Port x 1 Dock Control Port x 1 FM Tuner Antenna x 1 AM Tuner Antenna x 1 General Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AC 120 V , 60 Hz 360 W (Standby 0.1 W) 17-3/32" x 6-47/64" x 15" 434 x 171 x 381 mm 20 lbs 4.5 oz, 9.2 kg MCS 95 Main Specifications: Satellite Speakers Nominal Impedance Frequency...
... x 4 Component x 1 S-Video x 1 Composite (Video) x 3 Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 5 Digital Optical x 1 Digital Coaxial x 1 HDMI Monitor x 1 Composite Monitor x 1 Audio Preout (Front hight L/R /Surround Back L/R, SW) x 2 Phones x 1 Microphone Port x 1 Dock Control Port x 1 FM Tuner Antenna x 1 AM Tuner Antenna x 1 General Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight AC 120 V , 60 Hz 360 W (Standby 0.1 W) 17-3/32" x 6-47/64" x 15" 434 x 171 x 381 mm 20 lbs 4.5 oz, 9.2 kg MCS 95 Main Specifications: Satellite Speakers Nominal Impedance Frequency...
Owners Manual - English
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... information 13 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device 14 Connecting a TV 16 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player 16 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV 17 Connecting a digital camcorder 17 Connecting a control dock for North America model only 1 e Service network list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-1147 1 t R6/AA batteries 2 y Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 u AM loop antenna 1 i FM indoor antenna 1 r y u i Information 56 Part names and functions 57 Front panel 57 Display 57 Rear panel 58 Remote control unit 59...
... information 13 Connecting an HDMI-compatible device 14 Connecting a TV 16 Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player / DVD player 16 Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV 17 Connecting a digital camcorder 17 Connecting a control dock for North America model only 1 e Service network list 1 r Remote control unit (RC-1147 1 t R6/AA batteries 2 y Setup microphone (DM-A409, Cord length: Approx. 25 ft / 7.6 m 1 u AM loop antenna 1 i FM indoor antenna 1 r y u i Information 56 Part names and functions 57 Front panel 57 Display 57 Rear panel 58 Remote control unit 59...
Owners Manual - English
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... is set to the standby mode. When you control the sound volume, the volume level is displayed on the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly. Supports HDMI 1.4 with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" , Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player to a TV that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the input source is required. Auto setup function The...
... is set to the standby mode. When you control the sound volume, the volume level is displayed on the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate properly. Supports HDMI 1.4 with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, "x.v.Color" , Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function This unit can output 3D video signals input from a Blu-ray Disc player to a TV that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the input source is required. Auto setup function The...
Owners Manual - English
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... 5.1-channel speakers. nnBefore connecting the unit, turn off the power to the user manuals for automatic setup. Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Simple version Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using the correct install method. Connect 5.1-channel speakers, a TV and Bluray Disc player equipped with the product, for each device. 1 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Install Connect Turn on Set up Play back (vpage 4) (vpage 4) power speakers disc (vpage...
... 5.1-channel speakers. nnBefore connecting the unit, turn off the power to the user manuals for automatic setup. Enjoy Blu-ray Disc and DVD in a home theater. Simple version Simple version Simple version (Simple setup guide) Here, we explain the entire setup procedure, from unboxing the unit to using the correct install method. Connect 5.1-channel speakers, a TV and Bluray Disc player equipped with the product, for each device. 1 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH Install Connect Turn on Set up Play back (vpage 4) (vpage 4) power speakers disc (vpage...
Owners Manual - English
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... multiple locations all audio electronics during Audyssey Auto setup. If there is part of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the unit. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other than 5.1-channel speakers. See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. Power on Power on 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up the speakers manually, use ). • Do not unplug the setup microphone from the...
... multiple locations all audio electronics during Audyssey Auto setup. If there is part of this unit. 3 Press POWER ON to the unit. Close windows, silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other than 5.1-channel speakers. See page 27 for the installation, connection and setup methods for 5.1-channel speakers. Power on Power on 1 2 3 4 5 4 Set up the speakers manually, use ). • Do not unplug the setup microphone from the...
Owners Manual - English
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... of on-screen display • Menu screen MENU 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select • Status display screen • When the volume is adjusted When the input source is switched [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is adjusted. About HDMI cables • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with...
... of on-screen display • Menu screen MENU 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select • Status display screen • When the volume is adjusted When the input source is switched [Auto] IN :DVD MODE:STEREO Master Volume -80.0dB Status display: The operating status is displayed temporarily on the screen when the input source is switched or the volume is adjusted. About HDMI cables • When a device supporting Deep Color signal transfer is connected, use a cable compatible "High Speed HDMI cable" or "High Speed HDMI cable with...
Owners Manual - English
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... receiving from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may not be output. About Content Type The HDMI Specification Version 1.4 enables simple, automated picture setting selection with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to match the content type it is not compatible with no user intervention. The Content Type feature enables a display to auto-select the correct viewing mode to the monitor. Cables used for HDMI video/audio output. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby...
... receiving from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may not be output. About Content Type The HDMI Specification Version 1.4 enables simple, automated picture setting selection with HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to match the content type it is not compatible with no user intervention. The Content Type feature enables a display to auto-select the correct viewing mode to the monitor. Cables used for HDMI video/audio output. • Auto Lip Sync • HDMI Audio Out • HDMI Control • Standby...
Owners Manual - English
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... to program radio stations. Adjust the playback level of each speaker. Audio Adjust 1.Audio Adjust 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone 3.Audyssey Settings 4.Manual EQ 5.RESTORER 6.Audio Delay MENU 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back 2. Use the graphic equalizer to set , there is only displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. 4-1 Speaker Setup Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 46 4-2 HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. 48 4-3 Audio Setup Make settings for...
... to program radio stations. Adjust the playback level of each speaker. Audio Adjust 1.Audio Adjust 1.Surround Parameter 2.Tone 3.Audyssey Settings 4.Manual EQ 5.RESTORER 6.Audio Delay MENU 1.Audio Adjust 2.Information 3.Auto Setup 4.Manual Setup 5.Input Setup [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back 2. Use the graphic equalizer to set , there is only displayed after Audyssey Auto Setup procedure has been performed. 4-1 Speaker Setup Sets the speaker size and distance, the channel level, etc. 46 4-2 HDMI Setup Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. 48 4-3 Audio Setup Make settings for...
Owners Manual - English
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... : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only). Music : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes. LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Low / Mid / High : These set the remote control unit to the previous item, press RETURN. • Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is used . Menu operation 1 Press AMP to set with the Audio Adjust procedure Surround Parameter (vpage 41) Tone (vpage 43) Audyssey Settings (vpage 43) Manual EQ (vpage 45) RESTORER (vpage 45) Audio Delay...
... : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only). Music : Surround sound mode optimized for the different surround modes. LFE Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Low / Mid / High : These set the remote control unit to the previous item, press RETURN. • Exiting the Menu, press MENU while the menu is used . Menu operation 1 Press AMP to set with the Audio Adjust procedure Surround Parameter (vpage 41) Tone (vpage 43) Audyssey Settings (vpage 43) Manual EQ (vpage 45) RESTORER (vpage 45) Audio Delay...
Owners Manual - English
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... output from the front height speaker. "S.Back" to "ON", set to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode. • To play the surround back signals from the surround channel signals of the surround signals seems unnatural. Setting details nn For 2-channel sources ON : The surround back channel is not displayed. nn For Multi-channel sources Set the decoding method for wider sound. z3 This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a signal to previous menu NOTE If the setting in the 7.1-channel source. Adjust effect signal level...
... output from the front height speaker. "S.Back" to "ON", set to the DOLBY D + PLgx C mode. • To play the surround back signals from the surround channel signals of the surround signals seems unnatural. Setting details nn For 2-channel sources ON : The surround back channel is not displayed. nn For Multi-channel sources Set the decoding method for wider sound. z3 This can be selected when playing DTS sources including a signal to previous menu NOTE If the setting in the 7.1-channel source. Adjust effect signal level...
Owners Manual - English
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... sound volume. "Bass" can be displayed. Setting items MultEQ Select one equalizer from three modes. ON : The subwoofer is used . to previous menu 43 Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to ON and OFF. Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of all speakers to the default settings. When "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. High : Increase the front height channel volume. Audio Adjust...
... sound volume. "Bass" can be displayed. Setting items MultEQ Select one equalizer from three modes. ON : The subwoofer is used . to previous menu 43 Advanced version Information Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to ON and OFF. Set the tone control function OFF : Playback without increasing the number of all speakers to the default settings. When "Audyssey", "Audyssey Byp. High : Increase the front height channel volume. Audio Adjust...
Owners Manual - English
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...) Confirm the setting Return to the defaults. "Manual EQ" can be set when the surround mode is "Mode 3". OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 (RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96) Mode 3 (RESTORER HQ) Audio Delay Default settings are hard for "iPod" is set to "DIRECT". • This item default setting for the human ear to hear. L/R CH : Adjust the tone of 0 to 100 ms when "Auto Lip Sync" is set to "ON" and when a TV compatible with analog signals or when a PCM signal (fs...
...) Confirm the setting Return to the defaults. "Manual EQ" can be set when the surround mode is "Mode 3". OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 (RESTORER 64) (RESTORER 96) Mode 3 (RESTORER HQ) Audio Delay Default settings are hard for "iPod" is set to "DIRECT". • This item default setting for the human ear to hear. L/R CH : Adjust the tone of 0 to 100 ms when "Auto Lip Sync" is set to "ON" and when a TV compatible with analog signals or when a PCM signal (fs...
Owners Manual - English
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.... The menu is automatically set to "Yes". 46 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to this connection. Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF 1.Auto Surround Mode 2.EQ Customize [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Option Setup (vpage 49) 4-4.Option Setup 1.Volume Control 2.Source Delete 3.On-Screen Display 4.Remote Preset Codes 5.Quick Select Name 6.Display 7.Setup Lock [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Speaker Config. Select speaker...
.... The menu is automatically set to "Yes". 46 Remote control operation buttons Move the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right) Confirm the setting Return to this connection. Auto Lipsync : ON HDMI Audio Out : Amp HDMI Control : OFF 1.Auto Surround Mode 2.EQ Customize [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Option Setup (vpage 49) 4-4.Option Setup 1.Volume Control 2.Source Delete 3.On-Screen Display 4.Remote Preset Codes 5.Quick Select Name 6.Display 7.Setup Lock [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back [RTN]:Back [ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Speaker Config. Select speaker...
Owners Manual - English
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... into standby. Video : If power to a connected TV is turned off . To adjust the channel level separately for HDMI video/audio output. zz When the "Speaker Config." - Default : The "Channel Level" settings are not using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the crossover frequency is cut bass sound is output from the power outlet. • "HDMI Control" does not work when the power to "LFE+Main", this unit is selected, speakers set to...
... into standby. Video : If power to a connected TV is turned off . To adjust the channel level separately for HDMI video/audio output. zz When the "Speaker Config." - Default : The "Channel Level" settings are not using small speakers, however, we recommend setting the crossover frequency to a higher frequency. • For speakers set to "Small", sound below the crossover frequency is cut bass sound is output from the power outlet. • "HDMI Control" does not work when the power to "LFE+Main", this unit is selected, speakers set to...
Owners Manual - English
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... the Quick Select function. L/R" equalizer. Mute Level : Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on . • OFF : Turn display off. NOTE • Input sources being used in which "Not Used" is selected cannot be selected using the "Manual" equalizer. • Used : Use. • Not Used : Do not use . q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r LPCM Multi-channel signals EQ Customize Audyssey Byp. settings are underlined. BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / V.AUX / GAME / DOCK / TUNER : Select...
... the Quick Select function. L/R" equalizer. Mute Level : Set the amount of attenuation when muting is on . • OFF : Turn display off. NOTE • Input sources being used in which "Not Used" is selected cannot be selected using the "Manual" equalizer. • Used : Use. • Not Used : Do not use . q Analog and PCM 2-channel signals w Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel signals e Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel signals r LPCM Multi-channel signals EQ Customize Audyssey Byp. settings are underlined. BD / DVD / TV / SAT/CBL / V.AUX / GAME / DOCK / TUNER : Select...
Owners Manual - English
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... set to "Top". OFF : Turns the display off . Use ui to register in the remote control unit. When canceling the setting, set to "ON", the settings listed below . Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Buttons on . NOTE When "Setup Lock" is "DOCK". • Always : Show display continuously. • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10sec : Show display for operations. iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is set templates. 1. Dark : Very low display brightness. Remote Preset Codes Search a preset code to select...
... set to "Top". OFF : Turns the display off . Use ui to register in the remote control unit. When canceling the setting, set to "ON", the settings listed below . Also, "SETUP LOCKED!" Buttons on . NOTE When "Setup Lock" is "DOCK". • Always : Show display continuously. • 30sec : Show display for 30 seconds after operation. • 10sec : Show display for operations. iPod : Set the iPod screen display time when the input source is set templates. 1. Dark : Very low display brightness. Remote Preset Codes Search a preset code to select...
Owners Manual - English
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... device to be used . Press [AMP]button. q w Selected code is displayed. The preset registration screen is retrieved. The menu screen is displayed. And Press [Enter]button to the component's operating instructions. your equipment, some devices on /standby (Default : SONY) Switch TV input (Default : SONY) nnDigital video recorder (PVR) / video cassette recorder (VCR) operation Operation buttons DEVICE ON DEVICE OFF CH +, - Preset codes to 11. MENU uio p ENTER SETUP RETURN 6 7 1 8 9 3 2 0 - 9, +10 TV POWER TV INPUT Function Power onz Power standbyz Switch channels (up /down...
... device to be used . Press [AMP]button. q w Selected code is displayed. The preset registration screen is retrieved. The menu screen is displayed. And Press [Enter]button to the component's operating instructions. your equipment, some devices on /standby (Default : SONY) Switch TV input (Default : SONY) nnDigital video recorder (PVR) / video cassette recorder (VCR) operation Operation buttons DEVICE ON DEVICE OFF CH +, - Preset codes to 11. MENU uio p ENTER SETUP RETURN 6 7 1 8 9 3 2 0 - 9, +10 TV POWER TV INPUT Function Power onz Power standbyz Switch channels (up /down...
Owners Manual - English
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... conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to the human eye. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is fully compatible with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to 5.1 channels of height speakers. Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are in Blu-ray Disc. Dolby Pro Logic gz, with up to support the addition of digital discrete surround sound. This format is...
... conventional 5.1-channel audio signals is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to the human eye. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is fully compatible with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to 5.1 channels of height speakers. Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are in Blu-ray Disc. Dolby Pro Logic gz, with up to support the addition of digital discrete surround sound. This format is...
Owners Manual - English
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... other components operating properly? Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. No sound is output from surround back speaker. ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. The power indicator is blinking red in the speaker cable, and then re-connect it back into the power outlet. • The protection circuit is turned on. • Adjust the master volume. • Cancel the mute mode. • Select a suitable input source. • Select a suitable input mode. •...
... other components operating properly? Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. No sound is output from surround back speaker. ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. The power indicator is blinking red in the speaker cable, and then re-connect it back into the power outlet. • The protection circuit is turned on. • Adjust the master volume. • Cancel the mute mode. • Select a suitable input source. • Select a suitable input mode. •...
