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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... PTY ea (28) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) SET UP ws (21) SLEEP ea (47) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24) SURR wk (37) TUNING +/- Illustration number r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) R R Name of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks...
... (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... PTY ea (28) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) SET UP ws (21) SLEEP ea (47) (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24) SURR wk (37) TUNING +/- Illustration number r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) R R Name of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks...
Operating Instructions
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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 CONTROL...Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. 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 CONTROL...Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. 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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... you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you connect even one speaker with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to the receiver. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to any or all of 8 ohms or higher to the...
... you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you connect even one speaker with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to the receiver. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to any or all of 8 ohms or higher to the...
Operating Instructions
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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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...effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". continued 21GB Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes 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 "LARGE")... or sub woofer. • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". For details, see "Speaker setup parameters" below. ...
...effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". continued 21GB Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes 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 "LARGE")... or sub woofer. • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO". For details, see "Speaker setup parameters" below. ...
Operating Instructions
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... x SUB WOOFER ( SW ) (Sub woofer selection) • YES If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • NO If you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO". This enables advanced setups including those of the distances to "MENU EXP." For details on "MENU", see page 40. This activates the bass...the bass is not enough bass, you can set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker, set "MENU" to the speakers and heights of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as possible....
... x SUB WOOFER ( SW ) (Sub woofer selection) • YES If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • NO If you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO". This enables advanced setups including those of the distances to "MENU EXP." For details on "MENU", see page 40. This activates the bass...the bass is not enough bass, you can set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker, set "MENU" to the speakers and heights of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut off frequency as high as possible....
Operating Instructions
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... adjustment. on 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...
... adjustment. on 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the selected function will be displayed on the TV. 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Note This function is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to adjust the volume. If your TV is canceled when you selected. Press MULTI CH DIRECT to... select a component which is output. The selected audio source is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the TV and set the TV's video input to select the function. This function enables you to select the multi channel...
... the selected function will be displayed on the TV. 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Note This function is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to adjust the volume. If your TV is canceled when you selected. Press MULTI CH DIRECT to... select a component which is output. The selected audio source is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the TV and set the TV's video input to select the function. This function enables you to select the multi channel...
Operating Instructions
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However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to OFF. 4 ; qs COAX: Lights up when the source signal is in active. However, this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the MULTI CH ...Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to adjust the dynamic range compression. See page 46 to 2 channel signals in the display 1 23 4 5 67 8 SLEEP a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. Note Only the front 2 channels are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is ...
However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to OFF. 4 ; qs COAX: Lights up when the source signal is in active. However, this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the MULTI CH ...Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to adjust the dynamic range compression. See page 46 to 2 channel signals in the display 1 23 4 5 67 8 SLEEP a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. Note Only the front 2 channels are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Since the LFE signal is actually being 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). When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during ...
... 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. Since the LFE signal is actually being 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). When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during ...
Operating Instructions
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...an active sub woofer When the audio signal is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. "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. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field ...
...an active sub woofer When the audio signal is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. "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. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field ...
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.... x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with 2 channel audio signals, you can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that the sound is played back according to select the... sound field you will not be able to hear any sound coming from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE ...
.... x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with 2 channel audio signals, you can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that the sound is played back according to select the... sound field you will not be able to hear any sound coming from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of decoding modes according to the 2CH MODE ...
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... surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter. LEVEL menu parameters x BAL. **** (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE) Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer channel by +10 dB. XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level...than Super Audio CD players. You can adjust from DVD players is set "MENU" to "MENU EXP." Note When one of each speaker. These settings are reset to the initial settings. 38GB Customizing sound fields (continued) For advanced SURROUND menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu ...
... surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter. LEVEL menu parameters x BAL. **** (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE) Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer channel by +10 dB. XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level...than Super Audio CD players. You can adjust from DVD players is set "MENU" to "MENU EXP." Note When one of each speaker. These settings are reset to the initial settings. 38GB Customizing sound fields (continued) For advanced SURROUND menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu ...
Operating Instructions
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... the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items. EQ menu parameters x BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. To apply equalization Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator lights when the equalizer is on "MENU", see page 40. For details on . For...see page 46. 39GB to select the parameter. For details on or off. 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. Each press turns the equalizer on how to set "MENU" to "MENU ...
... the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items. EQ menu parameters x BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. To apply equalization Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator lights when the equalizer is on "MENU", see page 40. For details on . For...see page 46. 39GB to select the parameter. For details on or off. 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. Each press turns the equalizer on how to set "MENU" to "MENU ...
Operating Instructions
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... 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. Give it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in the output of the speakers will not be set more than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic...
... 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. Give it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in the output of the speakers will not be set more than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic...
Operating Instructions
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... many variables, like wall reflections, and you may result in feet. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE". "ft." However, if the speakers are to the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear ... setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are located high above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select...
... many variables, like wall reflections, and you may result in feet. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE". "ft." However, if the speakers are to the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear ... setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are located high above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select...
Operating Instructions
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... When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to "SMALL". x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you perform further adjustments for the SURROUND menu adjustments. In this parameter only when "2CH MODE...200 Hz in 10 Hz steps. x C WIDTH X (Center width control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when "CENTER" (center speaker size) is set to section A. • HIGH Select if the height of the following parameters are underlined. You can ...
... When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to "SMALL". x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you perform further adjustments for the SURROUND menu adjustments. In this parameter only when "2CH MODE...200 Hz in 10 Hz steps. x C WIDTH X (Center width control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when "CENTER" (center speaker size) is set to section A. • HIGH Select if the height of the following parameters are underlined. You can ...
Operating Instructions
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...(Screen depth) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to another than in your listening environment by spreading the sound field of front speakers to "PLII MUSIC" (page 36) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. • ON Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II...the front channels and the surround channels. XXX.X dB S.W. Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When "MENU" is set to the left and right of the front speakers comes from a very large screen with no adjustment. XXX.X dB MULTI CH IN S.W. X (Dimension control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you enjoy the ...
...(Screen depth) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to another than in your listening environment by spreading the sound field of front speakers to "PLII MUSIC" (page 36) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. • ON Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II...the front channels and the surround channels. XXX.X dB S.W. Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When "MENU" is set to the left and right of the front speakers comes from a very large screen with no adjustment. XXX.X dB MULTI CH IN S.W. X (Dimension control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you enjoy the ...
Operating Instructions
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...and lets you may be useful when you want to "OFF", the sound of the sound track. See page 39 for each speaker (pages 21-22). x BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or... EXP.", all of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from 1.0 kHz to the settings made for the EQ menu adjustments. XXX.X Hz (Front speaker treble frequency) Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from -20 dB to "MENU EXP.". XXX Hz* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is possible with Dolby Digital...
...and lets you may be useful when you want to "OFF", the sound of the sound track. See page 39 for each speaker (pages 21-22). x BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or... EXP.", all of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from 1.0 kHz to the settings made for the EQ menu adjustments. XXX.X Hz (Front speaker treble frequency) Initial setting: 2.5 kHz You can adjust from -20 dB to "MENU EXP.". XXX Hz* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is possible with Dolby Digital...