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...up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations ...automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 26 Presetting radio stations 26 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 27 1 Changing the display 30 About the indications in the display .... 31 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) ......... 33 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO...
...up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations ...automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 26 Presetting radio stations 26 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 27 1 Changing the display 30 About the indications in the display .... 31 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) ......... 33 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO...
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... (40, 47) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 3 DIMMER ed (30) DISPLAY ql (30) Display 4 DOOR OPEN 7 ENTER wg (47) EQ wj (39) EQUALIZER e; (39) FM/AM qf (25, 26) FM MODE es (25) FUNCTION 6 (24-27, 37, 47) INPUT MODE 9 (37) IR receptor 2 Jog dial wf (21, 37-40, 47) LEVEL wd (38... ws (21) SLEEP ea (47) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- wa (25, 28) (Models of area code CEL, CEK) SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24) SURR wk (37) TUNING +/- wa (25) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ef (16) NUMBERS...
... (40, 47) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 3 DIMMER ed (30) DISPLAY ql (30) Display 4 DOOR OPEN 7 ENTER wg (47) EQ wj (39) EQUALIZER e; (39) FM/AM qf (25, 26) FM MODE es (25) FUNCTION 6 (24-27, 37, 47) INPUT MODE 9 (37) IR receptor 2 Jog dial wf (21, 37-40, 47) LEVEL wd (38... ws (21) SLEEP ea (47) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- wa (25, 28) (Models of area code CEL, CEK) SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24) SURR wk (37) TUNING +/- wa (25) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ef (16) NUMBERS...
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... Y DVD/LD OPTICAL IN TV/SAT OPTICAL IN MD/TAPE OPTICAL IN MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN ( ) DVD/LD CD/SACD AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO PB/CB /B-Y... component's multi channel decoder. continued 13GB For details on the connected component. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 9.
... Y DVD/LD OPTICAL IN TV/SAT OPTICAL IN MD/TAPE OPTICAL IN MD/TAPE OPTICAL OUT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN ( ) DVD/LD CD/SACD AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO PB/CB /B-Y... component's multi channel decoder. continued 13GB For details on the connected component. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 9.
Operating Instructions
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... To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with your speakers to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 18GB This receiver alows you want. Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Tip Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional...
... To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with your speakers to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 18GB This receiver alows you want. Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Tip Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional...
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R CENTER - + SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω FRONT SURROUND CENTER OUT L R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET A A A E E Ee e Surround speaker (R) Center speaker Surround speaker (L) e IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 19GB Getting Started Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) Front speaker (R) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN e Ee E A A B Y L PB/CB /B-Y MONITOR TV/SAT OUT IN PR/CR /R-Y R DVD/LD IN COMPONENT VIDEO FRONT - + SURROUND L + -
R CENTER - + SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω FRONT SURROUND CENTER OUT L R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET A A A E E Ee e Surround speaker (R) Center speaker Surround speaker (L) e IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 19GB Getting Started Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) Front speaker (R) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN e Ee E A A B Y L PB/CB /B-Y MONITOR TV/SAT OUT IN PR/CR /R-Y R DVD/LD IN COMPONENT VIDEO FRONT - + SURROUND L + -
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...") or sub woofer. • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". x CENTER ( C ) (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings. The sound of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select...
...") or sub woofer. • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". x CENTER ( C ) (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you have been changed automatically due to other speaker settings. The sound of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select...
Operating Instructions
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...bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". For advanced speaker setups Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set all speakers to "MENU EXP." Tip In order to take full advantage of directionality, it to boost the bass levels.... the sub woofer's cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to output the bass frequencies from that speaker, set it best not to set them , if possible. If the overall sound level is cut off frequency as high as possible....
...bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". For advanced speaker setups Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set all speakers to "MENU EXP." Tip In order to take full advantage of directionality, it to boost the bass levels.... the sub woofer's cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to output the bass frequencies from that speaker, set it best not to set them , if possible. If the overall sound level is cut off frequency as high as possible....
Operating Instructions
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...the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver only for the operation. Getting Started 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL... menu so that the level of all speakers at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can use the jog dial...
...the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver only for the operation. Getting Started 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL... menu so that the level of all speakers at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can use the jog dial...
Operating Instructions
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...'s video input to match the component you select a component which is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the component and start playback. To turn on the remote. Note...
...'s video input to match the component you select a component which is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the component and start playback. To turn on the remote. Note...
Operating Instructions
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...DTS signals are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is set to ...up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer ... the headphones are input. continued 31GB DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in radio stations, etc. See pages 25-.../Tuner Operation About the indications in order to "YES" and the receiver detects that INPUT MODE is NOT set to OFF. 4 ; Note...qf 1 SW: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the display 1 23 4 5...
...DTS signals are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is set to ...up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer ... the headphones are input. continued 31GB DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in radio stations, etc. See pages 25-.../Tuner Operation About the indications in order to "YES" and the receiver detects that INPUT MODE is NOT set to OFF. 4 ; Note...qf 1 SW: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the display 1 23 4 5...
Operating Instructions
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...)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DECODING. About the indications in all parts of the LFE channel signal is not recorded in the display (continued) qf Playback... reproduced, the bars underneath the letters lights up when the disc being played back. SW LCR SL SR qg L.F.E.: Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings).
...)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DECODING. About the indications in all parts of the LFE channel signal is not recorded in the display (continued) qf Playback... reproduced, the bars underneath the letters lights up when the disc being played back. SW LCR SL SR qg L.F.E.: Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings).
Operating Instructions
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... adding any surround effects. There is no sound from the front L/R speakers only. appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Note No sound is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Press AUTO..., set to the AUTO DECODING mode. Press 2CH ST. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. If you connect an active...
... adding any surround effects. There is no sound from the front L/R speakers only. appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Note No sound is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Press AUTO..., set to the AUTO DECODING mode. Press 2CH ST. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. If you connect an active...
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...in theaters. OFF" lights up in the display. repeatedly. • You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. When the headphones are always active in the playback signal. • When ...software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to select the sound field you can select from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is coming directly from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting. repeatedly to the way it ...
...in theaters. OFF" lights up in the display. repeatedly. • You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes. When the headphones are always active in the playback signal. • When ...software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to select the sound field you can select from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is coming directly from a variety of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE setting. repeatedly to the way it ...
Operating Instructions
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...can adjust the balance and level of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if "FRONT" (front speaker size) in the display and all sound fields are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects... to select the parameter. You can adjust from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals. - XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (R) level) x S.W. XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from DVD players is set the items, see page 40. x ...
...can adjust the balance and level of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if "FRONT" (front speaker size) in the display and all sound fields are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects... to select the parameter. You can adjust from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals. - XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (R) level) x S.W. XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from DVD players is set the items, see page 40. x ...
Operating Instructions
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... menu and set the items, see page 46. 39GB For details, see page 40. XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of front speakers using the EQ menu. to set "MENU" to adjust the other items. EQ menu parameters x BASS XXX....X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. For details on . ...
... menu and set the items, see page 46. 39GB For details, see page 40. XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of front speakers using the EQ menu. to set "MENU" to adjust the other items. EQ menu parameters x BASS XXX....X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. For details on . ...
Operating Instructions
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...away. x SURROUND XX.X meter ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you to input the speaker position in the output of the speakers will create a larger sound stage. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from your listening position to the ...surround speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be able to the sub woofer. Adjusting ...
...away. x SURROUND XX.X meter ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you to input the speaker position in the output of the speakers will create a larger sound stage. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from your listening position to the ...surround speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be able to the sub woofer. Adjusting ...
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...a setting contrary to section B. • BEHD. Tip "SURROUND PL." (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for other sound fields, speaker position is displayed in feet. However, if the speakers are to the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects ...cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. x SURROUND PL. ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker position)* Lets you specify the location of your speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD." "ft." Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DISTANCE (Distance unit) ...
...a setting contrary to section B. • BEHD. Tip "SURROUND PL." (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for other sound fields, speaker position is displayed in feet. However, if the speakers are to the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects ...cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. x SURROUND PL. ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker position)* Lets you specify the location of your speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD." "ft." Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DISTANCE (Distance unit) ...
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...Hz steps. All SURROUND menu parameters C.WIDTH X* DIMEN. X* PANO.* EFFECT XX WALL XXX* REVB. x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). ... "SMALL". Normally, select "STD (120 Hz)". Initial settings are displayed and adjustable. Advanced settings (continued) x SURROUND HGT. ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker height)* Lets you select the cut off frequency. x L.F.E. > XXX Hz (LFE high cut filter) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you specify...
...Hz steps. All SURROUND menu parameters C.WIDTH X* DIMEN. X* PANO.* EFFECT XX WALL XXX* REVB. x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). ... "SMALL". Normally, select "STD (120 Hz)". Initial settings are displayed and adjustable. Advanced settings (continued) x SURROUND HGT. ( SL SR ) (Surround speaker height)* Lets you select the cut off frequency. x L.F.E. > XXX Hz (LFE high cut filter) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you specify...
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... environment by spreading the sound field of the reflected sound. x SCR. (Screen depth) Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from "0" (front) to "MENU EXP.". XXX.X dB* D.RANGE COMP.* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is highly reflective and does not ...significantly effect the frequency response of front speakers to "PLII MUSIC" (page 36) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. A hard wall is set to the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor....
... environment by spreading the sound field of the reflected sound. x SCR. (Screen depth) Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from "0" (front) to "MENU EXP.". XXX.X dB* D.RANGE COMP.* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is highly reflective and does not ...significantly effect the frequency response of front speakers to "PLII MUSIC" (page 36) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. A hard wall is set to the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor....
Operating Instructions
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...very natural compression. "STD" is muted. Note Dynamic range compression is set to 0 dB (line level) in 23 steps. 46GB x BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from the sub woofer is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you...the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the sound track. See page 39 for each speaker (pages 21-22). Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. All EQ menu parameters BASS XXX.X dB...
...very natural compression. "STD" is muted. Note Dynamic range compression is set to 0 dB (line level) in 23 steps. 46GB x BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from the sub woofer is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you...the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the sound track. See page 39 for each speaker (pages 21-22). Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. All EQ menu parameters BASS XXX.X dB...