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AV Pre-Amplifier Owner's Manual English Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
AV Pre-Amplifier Owner's Manual English Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
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... Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 117 DSP Program menu items 118 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 120 Setup menu items 121 Speaker (Manual Setup 124 Sound 128 Video 131 HDMI 133 Network 134 Bluetooth 137 Multi Zone 137 Function 140 ECO 142 Language 143 Viewing information about the...
... Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 117 DSP Program menu items 118 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 120 Setup menu items 121 Speaker (Manual Setup 124 Sound 128 Video 131 HDMI 133 Network 134 Bluetooth 137 Multi Zone 137 Function 140 ECO 142 Language 143 Viewing information about the...
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... Microphone base Pole Power cable *Using for better use. En 5 model, unless otherwise specified. • In this manual are of English menu screens are used as examples. • Some features are not available in certain regions. • Due to product ...of the unit and its feature limitations. • indicates supplementary explanations for angle/height measurement during YPAO. CD-ROM (Owner's Manual) Setup Guide Safety Brochure *The supplied power cable varies depending on the region of purchase. • The illustrations of...
... Microphone base Pole Power cable *Using for better use. En 5 model, unless otherwise specified. • In this manual are of English menu screens are used as examples. • Some features are not available in certain regions. • Due to product ...of the unit and its feature limitations. • indicates supplementary explanations for angle/height measurement during YPAO. CD-ROM (Owner's Manual) Setup Guide Safety Brochure *The supplied power cable varies depending on the region of purchase. • The illustrations of...
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... the power cable. 9 Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.43) Select the desired on speaker connections, refer to the instruction manual for the power amplifier. 2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (p.30) Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (with built-in amplifier...menu language. 10 Configuring the necessary speaker settings (p.44) According to your speaker configuration, you need to configure some speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. 11 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) (p.45) Optimize the speaker settings, such as CD players) to...
... the power cable. 9 Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.43) Select the desired on speaker connections, refer to the instruction manual for the power amplifier. 2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (p.30) Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (with built-in amplifier...menu language. 10 Configuring the necessary speaker settings (p.44) According to your speaker configuration, you need to configure some speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. 11 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) (p.45) Optimize the speaker settings, such as CD players) to...
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... the Dolby Enabled speakers as traditional speakers. • Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on installation of ceiling speakers When installing presence speakers to the instruction manual of the listening position and surround (or surround back) speakers Caution • Be sure to use and take anti-drop measures. A Dolby Enabled speaker unit...
... the Dolby Enabled speakers as traditional speakers. • Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on installation of ceiling speakers When installing presence speakers to the instruction manual of the listening position and surround (or surround back) speakers Caution • Be sure to use and take anti-drop measures. A Dolby Enabled speaker unit...
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... the "male" connector of your device and verify that its XLR jacks are shown below. Before connecting an XLR balanced cable, refer to the instruction manual of the XLR balanced cable until you hear a click. GND 2. HOT 3. En 29 Use a stereo pin cable or an audio pin cable (RCA unbalanced cable...
... the "male" connector of your device and verify that its XLR jacks are shown below. Before connecting an XLR balanced cable, refer to the instruction manual of the XLR balanced cable until you hear a click. GND 2. HOT 3. En 29 Use a stereo pin cable or an audio pin cable (RCA unbalanced cable...
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... connections. ■ Balanced connection Depending on your power amplifier and verify that the audio source selected on the unit can be output to the instruction manual of the unit (p.29). • We recommend using a power amplifier with XLR balanced cables. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the power amplifier...
... connections. ■ Balanced connection Depending on your power amplifier and verify that the audio source selected on the unit can be output to the instruction manual of the unit (p.29). • We recommend using a power amplifier with XLR balanced cables. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the power amplifier...
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...-in amplifier) to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT (XLR) 1-2 jacks of the unit with XLR balanced cables. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your subwoofer. • The XLR jacks and RCA jacks output the same signals. • You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in...
...-in amplifier) to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT (XLR) 1-2 jacks of the unit with XLR balanced cables. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your subwoofer. • The XLR jacks and RCA jacks output the same signals. • You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in...
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..." menu. As necessary, you can assign the COAXIAL (c, d, e) and OPTICAL (a, b, f) jacks to another input source. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your audio device, choose one input source, an audio signal played back on the assumption that its XLR jacks are compatible with an MM...
..." menu. As necessary, you can assign the COAXIAL (c, d, e) and OPTICAL (a, b, f) jacks to another input source. • Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your audio device, choose one input source, an audio signal played back on the assumption that its XLR jacks are compatible with an MM...
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... devices or the Internet. Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS) WAN PC LAN Modem Preparing the wireless antenna If you want to configure the network parameters manually (p.135). • You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as the unit. • To use a wired (network cable) connection...
... devices or the Internet. Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS) WAN PC LAN Modem Preparing the wireless antenna If you want to configure the network parameters manually (p.135). • You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as the unit. • To use a wired (network cable) connection...
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...Configuring the necessary speaker settings If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) (p.25) • Using the... Use the cursor keys and ENTER to select "Front" and press ENTER. b Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select "Speaker" and then "Manual Setup". 6 Configure the corresponding speaker settings. c If you turn on the TV and switch the TV input to select your front presence speaker ...
...Configuring the necessary speaker settings If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) (p.25) • Using the... Use the cursor keys and ENTER to select "Front" and press ENTER. b Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select "Speaker" and then "Manual Setup". 6 Configure the corresponding speaker settings. c If you turn on the TV and switch the TV input to select your front presence speaker ...
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... Height of the presence speakers above the level of the listening position • If there are not suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings and reload the previous YPAO adjustments. 1 In the "Setup" menu, select "Speaker", "Auto Setup", and then "Result" (p.120). 2 Use the cursor keys to select... and connections. 3 To finish checking the results and return to select an item. Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments When the speaker settings you have configured manually are speakers that cannot be connected with the reverse polarity (+/-).
... Height of the presence speakers above the level of the listening position • If there are not suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings and reload the previous YPAO adjustments. 1 In the "Setup" menu, select "Speaker", "Auto Setup", and then "Result" (p.120). 2 Use the cursor keys to select... and connections. 3 To finish checking the results and return to select an item. Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments When the speaker settings you have configured manually are speakers that cannot be connected with the reverse polarity (+/-).
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... by searching for an access point" (p.62). You can set up a wireless connection by entering the required information (such as SSID) manually. The following connection methods are available only when your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button configuration method, follow the...on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). You can set up the wireless connection manually" (p.62). Follow the instructions displayed on settings, see "Using the PIN code" (p.63). • The checkmark indicates the current setting...
... by searching for an access point" (p.62). You can set up a wireless connection by entering the required information (such as SSID) manually. The following connection methods are available only when your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button configuration method, follow the...on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). You can set up the wireless connection manually" (p.62). Follow the instructions displayed on settings, see "Using the PIN code" (p.63). • The checkmark indicates the current setting...
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..."Not connected" appears, repeat from Step 1 or try another connection method. 4 To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually If you select "Access Point Scan" as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER MODE ❑ Searching for an access point If you select "Manual Setting" as the connection method, the unit starts searching for your network. 1 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the SSID...
..."Not connected" appears, repeat from Step 1 or try another connection method. 4 To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually If you select "Access Point Scan" as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER MODE ❑ Searching for an access point If you select "Manual Setting" as the connection method, the unit starts searching for your network. 1 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the SSID...
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..., enter either 5 or 13 character string, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits. When the connection process finishes, "Completed" appears on settings, refer to the instruction manual of available access points appears on the TV screen. 1 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to start the connection process. If "Not connected" appears, check...
..., enter either 5 or 13 character string, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits. When the connection process finishes, "Completed" appears on settings, refer to the instruction manual of available access points appears on the TV screen. 1 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to start the connection process. If "Not connected" appears, check...
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... INPUT MUTE CLASSICAL MOVIE TV TV VOL LIVE CLUB STEREO TV CH ENTERTAIN STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT 9 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to the instruction manual of the mobile device. Otherwise, either 8 to Step 10. Proceed to 63 character string, or 64 hexadecimal digits. 11 Configure the Wi-Fi settings of...
... INPUT MUTE CLASSICAL MOVIE TV TV VOL LIVE CLUB STEREO TV CH ENTERTAIN STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT 9 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to the instruction manual of the mobile device. Otherwise, either 8 to Step 10. Proceed to 63 character string, or 64 hexadecimal digits. 11 Configure the Wi-Fi settings of...
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Refer to select the desired input source and press ENTER. c Use the cursor keys to the instruction manual for signal output changes. En 66 Selecting an HDMI output jack 1 Press HDMI OUT to select "Input" and press ENTER. SOURCE RECEIVER PLAYBACK AV 1 2 3 5 6 7 AUDIO 1 2 3 ...
Refer to select the desired input source and press ENTER. c Use the cursor keys to the instruction manual for signal output changes. En 66 Selecting an HDMI output jack 1 Press HDMI OUT to select "Input" and press ENTER. SOURCE RECEIVER PLAYBACK AV 1 2 3 5 6 7 AUDIO 1 2 3 ...
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... radio stations (presets) You can also enter a preset number (01 to 40) directly by using "Auto Preset" (p.78). ■ Registering a radio station Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. 1 Follow "Selecting a frequency for reception" (p.75) to tune into the desired radio station. 2 Hold down MEMORY for registering, press...
... radio stations (presets) You can also enter a preset number (01 to 40) directly by using "Auto Preset" (p.78). ■ Registering a radio station Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. 1 Follow "Selecting a frequency for reception" (p.75) to tune into the desired radio station. 2 Hold down MEMORY for registering, press...
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... selection. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. • To operate the iPod manually to select content or control playback, switch to operate the iPod contents and start playback. SOURCE RECEIVER AV 1 2 3 5 6 7 AUDIO 1 2 3 TUNER BLUETOOTH USB PHONO MULTI [ A ] SCENE...
... selection. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. • To operate the iPod manually to select content or control playback, switch to operate the iPod contents and start playback. SOURCE RECEIVER AV 1 2 3 5 6 7 AUDIO 1 2 3 TUNER BLUETOOTH USB PHONO MULTI [ A ] SCENE...
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... on media sharing settings, refer to Windows Media Player help. ■ For a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software installed Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media sharing settings. 1 Start Windows Media Player 12 on your PC must be interrupted while using the...
... on media sharing settings, refer to Windows Media Player help. ■ For a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software installed Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media sharing settings. 1 Start Windows Media Player 12 on your PC must be interrupted while using the...