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...; Volume level. • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • TONE ON/OFF. • LOUDNESS ON/OFF. • Dimmer level. • MD/TAPE settings. • Listen mode setting. • Speaker settings. • SW RE-MIX ON/OFF. • Distance setting. • Input mode setting. • Midnight mode setting. • PRO LOGIC II mode setting. • CS II mode setting. • Broadcast band. • Frequency setting. • Preset stations. • Tuning mode. • DSP mode. • ACTIVE EQ mode. • SPEAKER EQ mode. Operations Shows you how to connect your audio and video...
...; Volume level. • BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level. • TONE ON/OFF. • LOUDNESS ON/OFF. • Dimmer level. • MD/TAPE settings. • Listen mode setting. • Speaker settings. • SW RE-MIX ON/OFF. • Distance setting. • Input mode setting. • Midnight mode setting. • PRO LOGIC II mode setting. • CS II mode setting. • Broadcast band. • Frequency setting. • Preset stations. • Tuning mode. • DSP mode. • ACTIVE EQ mode. • SPEAKER EQ mode. Operations Shows you how to connect your audio and video...
Instruction Manual
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...a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the system control 17 Preparing for surround sound 18 Speaker settings 18 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 21 Adjusting the sound 21 Recording 23 Recording audio (analog sources 23 Recording video 23 Recording audio (digital sources 23 Listening to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations...
...a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 16 Connecting the antennas 16 Connecting the system control 17 Preparing for surround sound 18 Speaker settings 18 Operations Normal playback 20 Preparing for playback 20 Listening to a source component 21 Adjusting the sound 21 Recording 23 Recording audio (analog sources 23 Recording video 23 Recording audio (digital sources 23 Listening to radio broadcasts 24 Tuning radio stations 24 Presetting radio stations manually 24 Receiving preset stations 25 Receiving preset stations...
Instruction Manual
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..." mode is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that you connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like " presentation. You already enjoy listening to Dolby Digital /DTS multi-channel sound with 6-channel output, this receiver can listen to audio CDs, MDs, Broadcast and Home Theater using matrix technology. DVD 6-channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with your remote controllable audio and video components. Now you can also operate almost all of your multi-speakers. DTS...
..." mode is a 5.1 channel digital audio format that you connect the digital output of the player to the digital input of this receiver incorporates a variety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like " presentation. You already enjoy listening to Dolby Digital /DTS multi-channel sound with 6-channel output, this receiver can listen to audio CDs, MDs, Broadcast and Home Theater using matrix technology. DVD 6-channel input If you own a DVD player equipped with your remote controllable audio and video components. Now you can also operate almost all of your multi-speakers. DTS...
Instruction Manual
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...Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. ) SETUP key * Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys * Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up the memory. Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode indicators indicator indicator indicators Listen mode indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 MATRIX L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II LFE SL S SB SR AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output...
...Use to store radio stations in the preset memory. ) SETUP key * Use to select the speakers' settings etc. ¡ keys * Use for selection adjustments during sound, set up the memory. Names and functions of parts Main unit Speaker MUTE CLIP Input mode indicators indicator indicator indicators Listen mode indicators SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT DTS DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 MATRIX L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CS II LFE SL S SB SR AUTO MEMORY STEREO TUNED Speaker selection indicators Input channel indicators Output...
Instruction Manual
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... manufacturer's setup codes. fi 1 2 VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD 6CH VID3 AV AUX CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO C Po 3 POWER RCVR 4 5 Multi TV V Pow 6 * ( ) ¡ SR P. Enter key Use to select any of TONE control. Input Sel. ¢+ Tone Mute + CH 4- Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Setup Loudness Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Remote Setup Speaker EQ ™ £ ¢ › fi 9 TV VOL +/- Use to operate other components. P.Call @/# keys ∞ Use for the low frequency range. º...
... manufacturer's setup codes. fi 1 2 VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD 6CH VID3 AV AUX CD DVD MD TAPE PHONO C Po 3 POWER RCVR 4 5 Multi TV V Pow 6 * ( ) ¡ SR P. Enter key Use to select any of TONE control. Input Sel. ¢+ Tone Mute + CH 4- Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Setup Loudness Active EQ Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Remote Setup Speaker EQ ™ £ ¢ › fi 9 TV VOL +/- Use to operate other components. P.Call @/# keys ∞ Use for the low frequency range. º...
Instruction Manual
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... jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. If their connections are made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the display will light up. This means the audio signal corresponds to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH. 2 Press the INPUT MODE key. Analog input: Select this setting to change in which the listening mode is detected. Setting up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS play mode...
... jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for the left channel. If their connections are made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to match a Dolby Digital source signal depending on the display will light up. This means the audio signal corresponds to select CD/DVD, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or DVD/6CH. 2 Press the INPUT MODE key. Analog input: Select this setting to change in which the listening mode is detected. Setting up the system Make connections as follows: In DTS play mode...
Instruction Manual
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... for surround playback. Surround (left and right) speakers Place at the rear of the listening position. Using speakers with matching impedance ratings. Center speaker Place front and center. speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are required for all the speakers listed above the ears of all surround modes. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with a rated impedance...
... for surround playback. Surround (left and right) speakers Place at the rear of the listening position. Using speakers with matching impedance ratings. Center speaker Place front and center. speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are required for all the speakers listed above the ears of all surround modes. Speaker impedance After confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on the rear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with a rated impedance...
Instruction Manual
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... to switch to receiver mode. 3 Press the SETUP key to accept the setting. • The front speakers setting indication "FRNT" appears. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Press the SETUP key to proceed to select the appropriate center speaker setting. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. POWER ON/STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL TUNER (Multi POWER RCVR Setup 1 Turn on . Before step 6, press the SETUP key to accept the setting. • When subwoofer output sound is as the front speakers setting, 1 CNTR ON : Center speaker setting mode...
... to switch to receiver mode. 3 Press the SETUP key to accept the setting. • The front speakers setting indication "FRNT" appears. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Press the SETUP key to proceed to select the appropriate center speaker setting. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. POWER ON/STANDBY SETUP MULTI CONTROL TUNER (Multi POWER RCVR Setup 1 Turn on . Before step 6, press the SETUP key to accept the setting. • When subwoofer output sound is as the front speakers setting, 1 CNTR ON : Center speaker setting mode...
Instruction Manual
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... surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) to the receiver. Large surround back speaker is heard from the speakers in the following displays: 1 T.TONE AUTO 2 T.TONE MANUAL 3 The selection of the test tone output from the back. DTS. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED If you to the receiver is OFF. DTS. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Surround back speaker setting mode to re-select...
... surround sound 8 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) to the receiver. Large surround back speaker is heard from the speakers in the following displays: 1 T.TONE AUTO 2 T.TONE MANUAL 3 The selection of the test tone output from the back. DTS. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED If you to the receiver is OFF. DTS. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Surround back speaker setting mode to re-select...
Instruction Manual
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... or Multi (%/fi) keys to select the display mode. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED 4 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 5 Use the ∧ key or # key to exit the SET UP mode. Adjust the input level. POWER ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B INPUT MODE MD/TAPE Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn...
... or Multi (%/fi) keys to select the display mode. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED 4 Press the SETUP key again to accept the setting. 5 Use the ∧ key or # key to exit the SET UP mode. Adjust the input level. POWER ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B INPUT MODE MD/TAPE Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn...
Instruction Manual
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... MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to adjust the low frequency range. keys to the previous setting Press the Bass Boost key again. 21 EN MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL +/- Switching back to adjust the volume. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO...
... MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to adjust the low frequency range. keys to the previous setting Press the Bass Boost key again. 21 EN MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED • The bass and treble levels are adjustable from the selected source. 3 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob or VOL +/- Switching back to adjust the volume. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO...
Instruction Manual
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... . Press the SPEAKER EQ key to switch the following selections; 1 ACTIVE EQ MUSIC : Effective when listening to the PHONES jack. ACTIVE EQ. Press the LOUDNESS key to enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback and, when in PCM and analog stereo mode. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CIN AC L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DS LFE To cancel...
... . Press the SPEAKER EQ key to switch the following selections; 1 ACTIVE EQ MUSIC : Effective when listening to the PHONES jack. ACTIVE EQ. Press the LOUDNESS key to enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback and, when in PCM and analog stereo mode. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CIN AC L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DS LFE To cancel...
Instruction Manual
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... you connect only the front speakers. Although a full set of Dolby Digital technology, Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channels content. The PRO LOGIC II modes programmed into this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you can be activated manually. The "Dimension" control allows the user to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteris- DTS-ES format that was developed by using a matrix...
... you connect only the front speakers. Although a full set of Dolby Digital technology, Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channels content. The PRO LOGIC II modes programmed into this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you can be activated manually. The "Dimension" control allows the user to produce a calibrated, high-level surround sound playback while the "MUSIC" mode has user-adjustable characteris- DTS-ES format that was developed by using a matrix...
Instruction Manual
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... Dolby Digital mode only) 8 PANORAMA (Panorama mode ON/OFF)** 9 DIMENSION (Dimension adjustment)** 0 CENTER WIDTH (Center width adjustment)** - Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL DVD/6CH Input Mode DVD/6CH VOL / Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that some items are not displayed in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SET UP, SOUND...
... Dolby Digital mode only) 8 PANORAMA (Panorama mode ON/OFF)** 9 DIMENSION (Dimension adjustment)** 0 CENTER WIDTH (Center width adjustment)** - Convenient functions STEREO DIMMER MULTI CONTROL INPUT MODE VOLUME CONTROL DVD/6CH Input Mode DVD/6CH VOL / Preparations • Connect your DVD player to the DVD/6CH jacks of the receiver. • Turn on all other components that some items are not displayed in the surround mode. 1 For the remote control, press and hold the TUNER key for more than 3 seconds to switch to adjust the volume level or sound quality (SET UP, SOUND...
Instruction Manual
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... the display. Center image will be available when the center speaker is from center speaker only. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX RDS L ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RTY AUTO LFE MEMO STEREO SL SB SR TUNED 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to music, you to enjoy an enchanced sound when listening to 10. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO...
... the display. Center image will be available when the center speaker is from center speaker only. DTS. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX RDS L ACTIVE EQ. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RTY AUTO LFE MEMO STEREO SL SB SR TUNED 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to music, you to enjoy an enchanced sound when listening to 10. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO...
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... R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RTY AUTO LFE MEMO STEREO SL SB SR TUNED TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) TruBass adjustment provides deep, rich bass sound to various speakers. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧/∨ keys or @/# keys until "CSII GAIN" appears on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to adjust the input gain. • The adjustment range is...
... R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RTY AUTO LFE MEMO STEREO SL SB SR TUNED TruBass adjustment mode (CS II mode only) TruBass adjustment provides deep, rich bass sound to various speakers. 1 Press the SOUND key, then press the ∧/∨ keys or @/# keys until "CSII GAIN" appears on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or Multi (%/fi) keys to adjust the input gain. • The adjustment range is...
Instruction Manual
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... sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on , write down that time, you will blink twice to confirm your choice. Otherwise, point the remote control at the selected input. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on the receiver. • When you operate your codes", you desire. · The remote control mode remains at the component you operate the CD player, Cassette deck, MD player, or Tuner with system control connection, go to step 2. •...
... sure to point the remote control at the remote sensor on , write down that time, you will blink twice to confirm your choice. Otherwise, point the remote control at the selected input. KENWOOD audio components with system control turn on the receiver. • When you operate your codes", you desire. · The remote control mode remains at the component you operate the CD player, Cassette deck, MD player, or Tuner with system control connection, go to step 2. •...
Instruction Manual
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...) Guide Menu Last (Last channel) ¶ (Record) 3/8 (3 Play) 2 (Display) 40 EN TV VOL Tune - + TV Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup Loudness Remote Setup Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Speaker EQ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823 %(Cursor up ) fi(Cursor down ) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) TV mute Guide Menu TV Input 2(Display) SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys Enter Exit Input Sel. (Input selection) CH + / - (Channel + / -) 1 (Rewind) ¡ (Fast Forward) 8 (Pause) 7 (Stop) VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD...
...) Guide Menu Last (Last channel) ¶ (Record) 3/8 (3 Play) 2 (Display) 40 EN TV VOL Tune - + TV Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup Loudness Remote Setup Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Speaker EQ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823 %(Cursor up ) fi(Cursor down ) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) TV mute Guide Menu TV Input 2(Display) SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys Enter Exit Input Sel. (Input selection) CH + / - (Channel + / -) 1 (Rewind) ¡ (Fast Forward) 8 (Pause) 7 (Stop) VID1 VID2 TUNER DVD...
Instruction Manual
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... Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup Loudness Remote Setup Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Speaker EQ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823 %(Cursor up) fi(Cursor down) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) Guide Menu Last (Last channel) DVD player operation keys SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys (Select tracks) Enter Page ∞/5 (Page down ) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) + 100 OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Disc Skip 1 (Search) ¡ (Search) Top Menu (Title) 3/8 (3 Play) Notes 1. Certain codes...
... Input Band Bass Boost Tune + Dimmer Auto Top Menu Input Mode Info / Flip Active EQ Setup Loudness Remote Setup Listen Mode DSP Mode Stereo Speaker EQ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-R0823 %(Cursor up) fi(Cursor down) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) Guide Menu Last (Last channel) DVD player operation keys SRC Power (Source power) Numeric keys (Select tracks) Enter Page ∞/5 (Page down ) @(Cursor left ) #(Cursor right) + 100 OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Disc Skip 1 (Search) ¡ (Search) Top Menu (Title) 3/8 (3 Play) Notes 1. Certain codes...
Instruction Manual
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... set properly. • The frequency of the desired station is copy-guarded. • Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is set to digital manual. When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using the test tone. ¡ A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input...
... set properly. • The frequency of the desired station is copy-guarded. • Copy-guarded video software cannot be recorded. In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is set to digital manual. When playing a Dolby Digital source signal using the test tone. ¡ A humming noise is generated when the PHONO input...