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... Connecting audio components 12 Connecting video components 13 Digital connections 14 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 15 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 16 Connecting the speakers 17 PRE OUT connections 18 Connecting to another room (ROOM B) ......... 19 Connecting the external IR Repeater 20 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 21 Connecting the antennas 21 Connecting the system control 22 Preparing for surround sound 23 Speaker settings 23 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components 40 Registering setup codes for other components...
... Connecting audio components 12 Connecting video components 13 Digital connections 14 Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO 15 Connecting a DVD player (6-channel input) ..... 16 Connecting the speakers 17 PRE OUT connections 18 Connecting to another room (ROOM B) ......... 19 Connecting the external IR Repeater 20 Connecting to the AV AUX jacks 21 Connecting the antennas 21 Connecting the system control 22 Preparing for surround sound 23 Speaker settings 23 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components 40 Registering setup codes for other components...
Instruction Manual
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...; Bass peak level. • Display mode. • Input mode setting. • Midnight mode setting. • PRO LOGIC II mode setting. • CS II mode setting. • Broadcast band. • Frequency setting. • Preset stations. • Tuning mode. • THX mode. • DSP mode. • ACTIVE EQ mode. • SPEAKER EQ mode. 2 1 • Insert four AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by leaving an interval of the system installation to you press the RCVR PWR (receiver power) key on the remote control...
...; Bass peak level. • Display mode. • Input mode setting. • Midnight mode setting. • PRO LOGIC II mode setting. • CS II mode setting. • Broadcast band. • Frequency setting. • Preset stations. • Tuning mode. • THX mode. • DSP mode. • ACTIVE EQ mode. • SPEAKER EQ mode. 2 1 • Insert four AAA-size (R03) batteries as indicated by leaving an interval of the system installation to you press the RCVR PWR (receiver power) key on the remote control...
Instruction Manual
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... DVD player, noise may be able to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surroundencoded video source. Since the source signals are going to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for the music sound source playback, the reproduced sound becomes more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. You can listen to adjust the receiver's audio output characteristics with conventional surround sound systems. ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ mode will discover a new type of two modes. SPEAKER EQ SPEAKER EQ function is turned...
... DVD player, noise may be able to realistic, multi-channel, surround sound playback from a stereo source or conventional surroundencoded video source. Since the source signals are going to 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for the music sound source playback, the reproduced sound becomes more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround. You can listen to adjust the receiver's audio output characteristics with conventional surround sound systems. ACTIVE EQ ACTIVE EQ mode will discover a new type of two modes. SPEAKER EQ SPEAKER EQ function is turned...
Instruction Manual
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...Display Frequency display Input display Preset channel display Surround mode display AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator POWER STANDBY ON/STANDBY (For VR-7080) STANDBY ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS CS II THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER POWER PHONES DVD/6CH CD/DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 POWER ON/OFF key (For KRF-X9070D) £ Use to turn...
...Display Frequency display Input display Preset channel display Surround mode display AUTO indicator MEMORY indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator POWER STANDBY ON/STANDBY (For VR-7080) STANDBY ON/STANDBY A SPEAKERS B THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DOLBY DIGITAL DTS CS II THX SPEAKER EQ ACTIVE EQ DSP STEREO INPUT MODE DIMMER POWER PHONES DVD/6CH CD/DVD PHONO TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SOUND TONE SETUP BAND AUTO MEMORY VOLUME CONTROL MULTI CONTROL LISTEN MODE DOWN UP MUTE AV AUX S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 1 POWER ON/OFF key (For KRF-X9070D) £ Use to turn...
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... off . 3 TV PWR (power) key Use to turn the receiver on screen display) key Use to select the listening mode. AME key Use to operate other components. Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, TUNER, CD/ DVD, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, MD/TAPE, TV, AV AUX, PHONO) § When press and release in CD, MD and DVD player operations, these keys function as the stop key. MULTI (multi control) %/fi/@/# keys £ Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for more than 3 seconds...
... off . 3 TV PWR (power) key Use to turn the receiver on screen display) key Use to select the listening mode. AME key Use to operate other components. Input Selector keys (DVD/6CH, TUNER, CD/ DVD, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, MD/TAPE, TV, AV AUX, PHONO) § When press and release in CD, MD and DVD player operations, these keys function as the stop key. MULTI (multi control) %/fi/@/# keys £ Use to select the maximum adjustment setting for more than 3 seconds...
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... the input signals, etc. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may be cases in the middle due to remove the power cord from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal to "In case of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. Analog connections Audio connections are available at the rear of two channels. These cables transfer stereo audio signal in the following , or proper ventilation will light up when digital signal...
... the input signals, etc. Plugging/unplugging connection cords without disconnecting the power cord can cause malfunctions and may be cases in the middle due to remove the power cord from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal to "In case of input signal (Dolby Digital, PCM, DTS) and the speaker setting. Analog connections Audio connections are available at the rear of two channels. These cables transfer stereo audio signal in the following , or proper ventilation will light up when digital signal...
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... you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 0 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable MD recorder Optical fiber cable Optical fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video components".) # OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) CD or DVD player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO...
... you have connected any digital components to the receiver, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. 0 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL CD/DVD VIDEO 3 MONITOR DVD/ 6CH DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical fiber cable MD recorder Optical fiber cable Optical fiber cable OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Component with DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the video signal and digital audio signals to the VIDEO 3 jacks. (See "Connecting video components".) # OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) CD or DVD player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO...
Instruction Manual
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...the example below. CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Power amplifier Center speaker Power amplifier Subwoofer Surround Back speakers Power amplifier L R Surround speakers Power amplifier Power amplifier L R Front speakers L R • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. • To use the PRE OUT jacks, press only the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position. • If you choose "6ch AMP SB", sound will need to be heard from the PRE OUT Surround Back Left speaker (monaural) only. •...
...the example below. CENTER L R ROOM B FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUB BACK WOOFER PRE OUT Power amplifier Center speaker Power amplifier Subwoofer Surround Back speakers Power amplifier L R Surround speakers Power amplifier Power amplifier L R Front speakers L R • Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. • To use the PRE OUT jacks, press only the SPEAKERS A key to the ON position. • If you choose "6ch AMP SB", sound will need to be heard from the PRE OUT Surround Back Left speaker (monaural) only. •...
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... send a signal similar to control components located in the repeater's manual. 2 Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to be connected. IR repeaters enables you to the device's own remote control. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the IR repeater away from the receiver. KENWOOD components (except DVD player): System control Other components: (Registering setup codes) IR REPEATER ™ , Monitor TV IR RECEIVER (IR-9991-sold separately) MONITOR IR OUT is free IR repeaters...
... send a signal similar to control components located in the repeater's manual. 2 Connect the IR repeater cable(s) to be connected. IR repeaters enables you to the device's own remote control. You can enjoy a wider remote control signal range by placing the IR repeater away from the receiver. KENWOOD components (except DVD player): System control Other components: (Registering setup codes) IR REPEATER ™ , Monitor TV IR RECEIVER (IR-9991-sold separately) MONITOR IR OUT is free IR repeaters...
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... control plugs are not system control compatible. Synchronized Recording Lets you to that are not compatible with the receiver. Do not make system control connections to this unit switches to control those specified by KENWOOD. Even without system control cords, normal operations can be connected for your component has the mode select switch, set the connected components to the system control terminals. To register setup codes for system control. • Some CD players and cassette decks...
... control plugs are not system control compatible. Synchronized Recording Lets you to that are not compatible with the receiver. Do not make system control connections to this unit switches to control those specified by KENWOOD. Even without system control cords, normal operations can be connected for your component has the mode select switch, set the connected components to the system control terminals. To register setup codes for system control. • Some CD players and cassette decks...
Instruction Manual
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... volume levels so that require adjusting. 4 Adjust the speaker volume level. 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 select appropriate surround back speaker setting. 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 @ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select the following sequence for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL...
... volume levels so that require adjusting. 4 Adjust the speaker volume level. 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 select appropriate surround back speaker setting. 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 @ Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to select the following sequence for surround sound 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL...
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... mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to each time to select the speaker channel. 4 Press the SETUP key again. • The test tone is heard from the subwoofer or front speaker. Adjust the input level. SW LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX ACTIVE EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED 4 Press the SETUP...
... mode. 3 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to each time to select the speaker channel. 4 Press the SETUP key again. • The test tone is heard from the subwoofer or front speaker. Adjust the input level. SW LFE SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX ACTIVE EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED 4 Press the SETUP...
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.... Use this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is "TAPE". SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CIN ACT L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DS LFE SL S SB SR • Selecting "6CH INPUT" by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY key. A ON : B ON : A+B ON : A+B OFF : Sound from the speakers. The initial factory setting is the input source will be used . 0 Selecting MD/TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. The...
.... Use this receiver by pressing the INPUT MODE key, whereby "DVD/6CH" is "TAPE". SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CIN ACT L C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DS LFE SL S SB SR • Selecting "6CH INPUT" by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY key. A ON : B ON : A+B ON : A+B OFF : Sound from the speakers. The initial factory setting is the input source will be used . 0 Selecting MD/TAPE Select the source name corresponding to the component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. The...
Instruction Manual
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... operation. Manual tuning : Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to "AUTO" (auto tuning). Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds L C SW R LFE SL S SB SR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX XIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED • Normally, set to select the desired station. TICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. TUNER MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you store a station...
... operation. Manual tuning : Turn the MULTI CONTROL knob or use the MULTI %/fi keys to "AUTO" (auto tuning). Blinks for 5 seconds Lights for 5 seconds L C SW R LFE SL S SB SR SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. MATRIX XIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED • Normally, set to select the desired station. TICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. TUNER MEMORY 1 Tune to the station you store a station...
Instruction Manual
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..., and a subwoofer) is a new technology which will also improve deep bass performance in the display when a signal is required for the rear speakers, which are "MOVIE", "MUSIC" and "PRO LOGIC". Note LFE = Low Frequency Effects. It can automatically select the best matched mode. DTS has a .1 or LFE channel. The indication "LFE" appears in the other surround modes. You will automatically activate this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you connect only...
..., and a subwoofer) is a new technology which will also improve deep bass performance in the display when a signal is required for the rear speakers, which are "MOVIE", "MUSIC" and "PRO LOGIC". Note LFE = Low Frequency Effects. It can automatically select the best matched mode. DTS has a .1 or LFE channel. The indication "LFE" appears in the other surround modes. You will automatically activate this receiver lets you enjoy Dolby Digital (and Dolby Surround) program sources, even if you connect only...
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... INPUT" by translating THX Surround EX technology. Notes • Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some Dolby Digital sources, you use the remote control, press SUB key to switch to reproduce a cinema surround sound system featuring improved special representation and acoustic imaging of the DVD player. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED When playing some listening modes...
... INPUT" by translating THX Surround EX technology. Notes • Depending on the type of the signal or speaker setting, some Dolby Digital sources, you use the remote control, press SUB key to switch to reproduce a cinema surround sound system featuring improved special representation and acoustic imaging of the DVD player. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED When playing some listening modes...
Instruction Manual
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... or MULTI @/# keys until "CSII DLY" appears on the display. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED Soundfield is adjusted towards the front. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Circle Surround II mode When you select the Circle Surround II mode, you select CS II CINEMA/MUSIC/MONO. DTS. DTS. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO...
... or MULTI @/# keys until "CSII DLY" appears on the display. MATRIX DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS CSII Surround EX LFE SL S SB SR RDS RTY AUTO MEMO STEREO TUNED Soundfield is adjusted towards the front. DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO NEO:6 THX L ACTIVE EQ. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA EQ. Circle Surround II mode When you select the Circle Surround II mode, you select CS II CINEMA/MUSIC/MONO. DTS. DTS. MATRIX C SW R A B CLIP COAXIAL ANALOG 96kHzfs DSP MODE DISCRETE PRO...
Instruction Manual
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... on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the input gain. • The adjustment range is from the speakers. 39 EN To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to music. You might find most pleasing. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA 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 Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets...
... on the display. 2 Use the MULTI CONTROL knob or MULTI %/fi keys to adjust the input gain. • The adjustment range is from the speakers. 39 EN To play a 96kHz DVD, set the listen mode to music. You might find most pleasing. SP MUTE OPTICAL 6CH INPUT AUTO DETECT CINEMA 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 Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets...
Instruction Manual
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... connected to the PHONO jacks. • The record player is not grounded. • Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks. • Connect the grounding wire to "Connecting the speakers". & • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is set . • Install the outdoor antenna away from the road. • Turn off soon after it left the factory. Amplifier Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from the speakers. • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set...
... connected to the PHONO jacks. • The record player is not grounded. • Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the PHONO jacks. • Connect the grounding wire to "Connecting the speakers". & • Select a surround mode. • Adjust the speaker levels using a DVD player, the sound is set . • Install the outdoor antenna away from the road. • Turn off soon after it left the factory. Amplifier Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from the speakers. • The speaker cords are disconnected. • VOLUME is set...
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... Model Serial Number at 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio (IHF'66) PHONO (MM 75 dB Line (CD/DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/6CH 95 dB Loudness control VOLUME at -30 dB level 6 dB (100 Hz) Input sensitivity / impedance PHONO (MM 4 mV / 47 kΩ Line (CD/DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/6CH 320 mV / 47 kΩ Output level / impedance TAPE REC 320 mV / 1 kΩ PRE OUT (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SURROUND BACK 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER 1 V / 500 Ω Tone control BASS...
... Model Serial Number at 1 kHz Signal to noise ratio (IHF'66) PHONO (MM 75 dB Line (CD/DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/6CH 95 dB Loudness control VOLUME at -30 dB level 6 dB (100 Hz) Input sensitivity / impedance PHONO (MM 4 mV / 47 kΩ Line (CD/DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/6CH 320 mV / 47 kΩ Output level / impedance TAPE REC 320 mV / 1 kΩ PRE OUT (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SURROUND BACK 1 V / 500 Ω PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER 1 V / 500 Ω Tone control BASS...