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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...
Operating Instructions
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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...) M - wa (25) (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...
... (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...) M - wa (25) (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...
Operating Instructions
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... can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD or CD/Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel decoder, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the... controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 9. DIGITAL ANTENNA 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...
... can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD or CD/Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel decoder, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the... controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 9. DIGITAL ANTENNA 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...
Operating Instructions
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..., CENTER, and SURROUND terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω". Refer to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 18GB This receiver alows you want. Example of the speaker.) Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with your...
..., CENTER, and SURROUND terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω". Refer to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 18GB This receiver alows you want. Example of the speaker.) Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with your...
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 + -
Operating Instructions
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... setting is distorted, or you feel a lack 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 the speaker. x FRONT ( L R ) (Front speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that follow. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center, surround, and...
... setting is distorted, or you feel a lack 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 the speaker. x FRONT ( L R ) (Front speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that follow. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center, surround, and...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut them to "LARGE" if you want to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • NO If you feel a lack of directionality, it to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the...distorted, or you did not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". If the overall sound level is not enough bass, you cannot set all speakers to cut off frequency as high as possible. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other hand, if you are...
...Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer's cut them to "LARGE" if you want to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers. • NO If you feel a lack of directionality, it to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the...distorted, or you did not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". If the overall sound level is not enough bass, you cannot set all speakers to cut off frequency as high as possible. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other hand, if you are...
Operating Instructions
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...the test tone sounds the same 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...remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver only for the operation. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- Getting Started 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening...
...the test tone sounds the same 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...remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver only for the operation. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- Getting Started 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening...
Operating Instructions
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.../Tuner Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the multi channel audio source. When you select a component which is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to adjust the volume. Surround effects are not activated when using this function. To turn on...and set the TV's video input to match the component you to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the remote. The selected audio source is canceled when you switch the function (page 24), and press MULTI CH ...
.../Tuner Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the multi channel audio source. When you select a component which is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the components connected to adjust the volume. Surround effects are not activated when using this function. To turn on...and set the TV's video input to match the component you to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn off the speaker system Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the remote. The selected audio source is canceled when you switch the function (page 24), and press MULTI CH ...
Operating Instructions
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...up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. See pages 25-29 for tuner operations. 9 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is functioning. 0 D.RANGE: Lights up when the headphones are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is NOT...continued 31GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation About the indications in active. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are compatible with MPEG format. OFF OPT COAX MULTI CH IN D.RANGE EQ LCR L F E SL S SR qd... is in the display 1 23 4 5 67 8 SLEEP a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP.
...up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. See pages 25-29 for tuner operations. 9 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is functioning. 0 D.RANGE: Lights up when the headphones are inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is NOT...continued 31GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation About the indications in active. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are compatible with MPEG format. OFF OPT COAX MULTI CH IN D.RANGE EQ LCR L F E SL S SR qd... is in the display 1 23 4 5 67 8 SLEEP a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG STEREO MONO RDS SW SP.
Operating Instructions
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SW LCR SL SR qg L.F.E.: Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). The boxes around the letters vary to indicate the level. When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may ...)), 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.
SW LCR SL SR qg L.F.E.: Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). The boxes around the letters vary to indicate the level. When the sound of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may ...)), 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.
Operating Instructions
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...Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front L/R speakers only. "AUTO DEC" appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are...AUTO DEC. There 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 2CH STEREO mode. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio ...
...Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front L/R speakers only. "AUTO DEC" appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are...AUTO DEC. There 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 2CH STEREO mode. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio ...
Operating Instructions
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...according to the 2CH MODE setting. For software with sound fields that the sound is coming directly from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is played back according to the way it was recorded. To turn off the surround effect Press AUTO ...CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously. repeatedly. • You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in theaters. Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/- x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround...
...according to the 2CH MODE setting. For software with sound fields that the sound is coming directly from the surround speakers. • Virtual speakers are connected Speaker output is played back according to the way it was recorded. To turn off the surround effect Press AUTO ...CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously. repeatedly. • You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in theaters. Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/- x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround...
Operating Instructions
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... see page 44. 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. x S.W. This adjustment may be output from -8 dB to +8 dB in the display and all sound fields are applied to all...turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enable advanced adjustments. 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. However, the sound...
... see page 44. 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. x S.W. This adjustment may be output from -8 dB to +8 dB in the display and all sound fields are applied to all...turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enable advanced adjustments. 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. However, the sound...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10 dB to "MENU EXP." For details, see page...EQ. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to enable advanced adjustments. 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 apply equalization Press EQUALIZER. For details on or off. The EQ ...
... 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. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10 dB to "MENU EXP." For details, see page...EQ. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to enable advanced adjustments. 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 apply equalization Press EQUALIZER. For details on or off. The EQ ...
Operating Instructions
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... XX.X meter ( SW ) (Sub woofer distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance to the closest speaker. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. If both surround...
... XX.X meter ( SW ) (Sub woofer distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance to the closest speaker. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of being "inside" the screen. If both surround...
Operating Instructions
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...that best succeeds in a setting contrary to obtain proper balance. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHD." Tip "SURROUND PL." (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for area code U, CA) The distance is not so critical. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DISTANCE (Distance unit) Lets ... result in forming a 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 the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34). and then use the...
...that best succeeds in a setting contrary to obtain proper balance. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "BEHD." Tip "SURROUND PL." (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for area code U, CA) The distance is not so critical. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DISTANCE (Distance unit) Lets ... result in forming a 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 the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34). and then use the...
Operating Instructions
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...* SCR.* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is selected. You can adjust the distribution of the following parameters are underlined. x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34). x L.F.E. > XXX... the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to section A. • HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the LFE channel high cut off frequency. B B 60 A A 30 • LOW Select if...
...* SCR.* * Adjustable only when "MENU" is selected. You can adjust the distribution of the following parameters are underlined. x CTR > XXX Hz (Center speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34). x L.F.E. > XXX... the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to section A. • HIGH Select if the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the LFE channel high cut off frequency. B B 60 A A 30 • LOW Select if...
Operating Instructions
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....X dB S.W. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DIMEN. x PANO. (Panorama mode) Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in 17 steps. You can set this parameter only when "2CH MODE" is set to "PLII MUSIC" (page...• DEEP Lets you perform further adjustments for the LEVEL menu adjustments. X (Dimension control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you control the spacing of front speakers to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. x WALL XXX (Wall type) Initial setting: MID (0) When sound is highly reflective and does...
....X dB S.W. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DIMEN. x PANO. (Panorama mode) Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the front speakers comes from inside the screen in 17 steps. You can set this parameter only when "2CH MODE" is set to "PLII MUSIC" (page...• DEEP Lets you perform further adjustments for the LEVEL menu adjustments. X (Dimension control) Initial setting: 3 Lets you control the spacing of front speakers to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. x WALL XXX (Wall type) Initial setting: MID (0) When sound is highly reflective and does...
Operating Instructions
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... light compression, you may be useful when you attenuate the level of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. Advanced EQ menu parameters (front speakers only) When "MENU" is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. Advanced settings (continued) x L.F.E. XXX.X dB (LFE (Low Frequency Effect... dB Lets you want to the sub woofer from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the front, center, or surround speakers are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are output from -20 dB to the settings made ...
... light compression, you may be useful when you attenuate the level of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. Advanced EQ menu parameters (front speakers only) When "MENU" is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. Advanced settings (continued) x L.F.E. XXX.X dB (LFE (Low Frequency Effect... dB Lets you want to the sub woofer from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the front, center, or surround speakers are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are output from -20 dB to the settings made ...