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...following the diagram below. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...DVD digital audio into). PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...
...following the diagram below. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...DVD digital audio into). PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not a PCM-only output) ...
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... you hooked up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in Select should see the following display on p. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 4 Choose the Digital-3 you 3-5 made will revert back ... will be selected (if it . Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [ OFF ] [ CD ] [DVD/LD] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] [EXIT] L IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT ...
... you hooked up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in Select should see the following display on p. Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 4 Choose the Digital-3 you 3-5 made will revert back ... will be selected (if it . Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [ OFF ] [ CD ] [DVD/LD] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] [EXIT] L IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT ...
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..., Inc. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to suit your living room into this remote because of the Use and Setup switch... watt (100 watt for the same button in the studio. Manufactured under authorization. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are each channel individually to give you to adjust the ...is able to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is constructed with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output ...
..., Inc. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to suit your living room into this remote because of the Use and Setup switch... watt (100 watt for the same button in the studio. Manufactured under authorization. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are each channel individually to give you to adjust the ...is able to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is constructed with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output ...
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... want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to make analog audio and video connections. R Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If you must hook up your digital components to L (left). PRE OUT OUND PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL R L MULTI CH...
... want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to make analog audio and video connections. R Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If you must hook up your digital components to L (left). PRE OUT OUND PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL R L MULTI CH...
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... cords (standard video cords can also be copy protected. If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). VSX-37TX DIGITAL OUTPUT (not a PCM-only output) 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Be sure to this receiver. Connect your digital components to analog audio jacks ...in the diagram below . The VSX-37TX/36TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for VSX-36TX DVD Player hook up your digital components as a pair...
... cords (standard video cords can also be copy protected. If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). VSX-37TX DIGITAL OUTPUT (not a PCM-only output) 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Be sure to this receiver. Connect your digital components to analog audio jacks ...in the diagram below . The VSX-37TX/36TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for VSX-36TX DVD Player hook up your digital components as a pair...
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... L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to analog audio jacks. VSX-37TX model : 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) (not a PCM-only output) DIGITAL OUT 1 23... DVD/LD player or LD player 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If your digital components to do this case...
... L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to analog audio jacks. VSX-37TX model : 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) (not a PCM-only output) DIGITAL OUT 1 23... DVD/LD player or LD player 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- If your digital components to do this case...
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It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with analog audio connections as well. Connecting DVD/LD players VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality ...IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- These jacks are watching and your video components have a digital audio track. For the audio signal, order ...
It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with analog audio connections as well. Connecting DVD/LD players VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality ...IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- These jacks are watching and your video components have a digital audio track. For the audio signal, order ...
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...connect digital components to VIDEO. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of video cord or you won't be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are watching and ...hook up your audio with analog cables (see the picture. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the caps and insert the plugs. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 16 This connection is called STEREO ...
...connect digital components to VIDEO. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. *The arrows indicate the direction of video cord or you won't be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are watching and ...hook up your audio with analog cables (see the picture. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the caps and insert the plugs. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 16 This connection is called STEREO ...
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... for most people this see the picture. Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) In some cases you won't be seen on the S video out terminals. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL L MULTI CH IN L L FRONT...hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be used to see p.51). VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the...
... for most people this see the picture. Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) In some cases you won't be seen on the S video out terminals. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL L MULTI CH IN L L FRONT...hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be used to see p.51). VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the...
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..., suspend horizontally outdoors. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. VSX-37TX FM wire antenna AM loop antenna 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA 18 AM LOOP ANTENNA 75Ω coaxial cable Ground 7 To...
..., suspend horizontally outdoors. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. VSX-37TX FM wire antenna AM loop antenna 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA 18 AM LOOP ANTENNA 75Ω coaxial cable Ground 7 To...
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...BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.21) Surround back speaker (Left) Surround back speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) 7...of home theater is designed to be down -mixed to the left terminal. For the VSX-37TX you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up will come from the AC outlet. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power...
...BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.21) Surround back speaker (Left) Surround back speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) 7...of home theater is designed to be down -mixed to the left terminal. For the VSX-37TX you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up will come from the AC outlet. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power...
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... the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER PR MULTI CH IN SURROUND R ..., when on vacation. 21 Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to this case plug the amplifier into a standard wall power outlet. VSX-37TX ANALOG INPUT L R 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL ...
... the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER PR MULTI CH IN SURROUND R ..., when on vacation. 21 Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to this case plug the amplifier into a standard wall power outlet. VSX-37TX ANALOG INPUT L R 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5 DTS DIGITAL ...
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... that can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between TONE ON ...automatically selects the 2 RF signal. To select a optical or coaxial digital signal. DIGITAL - TREBLE + VIDEO TAPE 2 SELECT MONITOR MPX TUNER CONTROL MEMORY - AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - BASS (-/+) button (See p.50) Use to adjust the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes). DIGITAL NR...
... that can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CHANNEL SELECT button Switches the tone adjust controls between TONE ON ...automatically selects the 2 RF signal. To select a optical or coaxial digital signal. DIGITAL - TREBLE + VIDEO TAPE 2 SELECT MONITOR MPX TUNER CONTROL MEMORY - AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - BASS (-/+) button (See p.50) Use to adjust the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes). DIGITAL NR...
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...signal level. For Dolby Digital or DTS sources: These indicators change according to select the input signal automatically. 2 Program Format indicators AC-3: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. C - When the source signal is analog, this indicator lights during... Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog level indicators OVER - LS - RS - Center channel. Lights when INPUT ATT is played. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both...
...signal level. For Dolby Digital or DTS sources: These indicators change according to select the input signal automatically. 2 Program Format indicators AC-3: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. C - When the source signal is analog, this indicator lights during... Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog level indicators OVER - LS - RS - Center channel. Lights when INPUT ATT is played. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both...
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... setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see "Setting up features see p.52. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO - DSP button (See p.41-45, 47) Press repeatedly to mute or restore the volume...
... setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see "Setting up features see p.52. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO - DSP button (See p.41-45, 47) Press repeatedly to mute or restore the volume...
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... between DVD/ LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2 functions. • For the AC-3 RF setting you connected one function cannot be assigned twice. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM ... REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 1-3 2 Choose a DIGITAL... 2 functions. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only).
... between DVD/ LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2 functions. • For the AC-3 RF setting you connected one function cannot be assigned twice. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM ... REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR1 ] [DVD/LD] 1-3 2 Choose a DIGITAL... 2 functions. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only).
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... noise caused by playing back the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. Each press switches the signal in the following order: AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only), DIGITAL, ANALOG. • If the Digital-In Select (see page 31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will... player. 47 BASS + - OPERATION memo • In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the order below: VSX-37TX model AUTO ANALOG AC-3RF DIGITAL VSX-36TX model AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to the appropriate input, when necessary. For more details, refer to...
... noise caused by playing back the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. Each press switches the signal in the following order: AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only), DIGITAL, ANALOG. • If the Digital-In Select (see page 31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will... player. 47 BASS + - OPERATION memo • In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal in the order below: VSX-37TX model AUTO ANALOG AC-3RF DIGITAL VSX-36TX model AUTO DIGITAL ANALOG 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to the appropriate input, when necessary. For more details, refer to...
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... software with ch 1 selected the L will light. DUAL ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1/ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL AC-3 L DIGITAL VOLUME dB When DUAL MONO is used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software...
... software with ch 1 selected the L will light. DUAL ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A STEREO VOLUME dB DUAL ch1/ch2 setting SIGNAL SELECT SP A DIGITAL AC-3 L DIGITAL VOLUME dB When DUAL MONO is used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software...
Owner's Manual
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...REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-37TX/36TX can be off . If you go into the SUB room, you must use analog signals. • You can't use tone controls (etc.) ...IR receiver (MR-100) Main room (Receiver, source components, front, center, and surround speakers, TV monitor etc.) 78 Sub room Main room VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Using Other Functions Multi-Room When used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is not possible ...
...REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO and MONITOR OUT jacks. Thus the VSX-37TX/36TX can be off . If you go into the SUB room, you must use analog signals. • You can't use tone controls (etc.) ...IR receiver (MR-100) Main room (Receiver, source components, front, center, and surround speakers, TV monitor etc.) 78 Sub room Main room VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Using Other Functions Multi-Room When used together with an optional IR receiver, this receiver is not possible ...
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..., Loop antenna 350 µV/m Selectivity 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz VSX-37TX : Power Consumption 460 W, 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX Dimensions 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm (16-9/16...
..., Loop antenna 350 µV/m Selectivity 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz VSX-37TX : Power Consumption 460 W, 630 VA Power Consumption in Standby mode 1.0 W AC Outlet SWITCHED (×2 Total 100 W (0.8 A) MAX UNSWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX Dimensions 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm (16-9/16...