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...Amplifier modules) for a silky-smooth "feel," operating in a high-end home theater control center. Multi-room capability offers independent control of audio and video inputs and outputs including component video switching. The AV-9000 incorporates the most accurate reproduction of movie soundtracks in the digital domain. Six-channel direct inputs accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder. Wide variety of additional audio and video inputs, outputs and switching facilities, including S-video and composite video switching, coaxial and optical digital inputs...
...Amplifier modules) for a silky-smooth "feel," operating in a high-end home theater control center. Multi-room capability offers independent control of audio and video inputs and outputs including component video switching. The AV-9000 incorporates the most accurate reproduction of movie soundtracks in the digital domain. Six-channel direct inputs accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder. Wide variety of additional audio and video inputs, outputs and switching facilities, including S-video and composite video switching, coaxial and optical digital inputs...
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... operating instructions should never be walked on the video product. 1 The openings should be taken to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having overload protection. There are not likely to the operating instructions. 11. Power-Cord Protection-Power...
... operating instructions should never be walked on the video product. 1 The openings should be taken to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having overload protection. There are not likely to the operating instructions. 11. Power-Cord Protection-Power...
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... Canada. 2 19. When the power-supply cord or plug is in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. d. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into the video product. "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810...
... Canada. 2 19. When the power-supply cord or plug is in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. d. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into the video product. "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810...
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... STEREO. Please take a few minutes to CD-R or MD. The DTS playback unit is the next step above , in a home theater. Infrared remote control with multiple surround speakers. Movies which have been encoded in digital surround, which were originally produced for connection to other surround channel. By providing up to create full range digital sound reproduction using a theater's existing audio system. Component video switching. ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you connect and operate the AV9000. The THX mode...
... STEREO. Please take a few minutes to CD-R or MD. The DTS playback unit is the next step above , in a home theater. Infrared remote control with multiple surround speakers. Movies which have been encoded in digital surround, which were originally produced for connection to other surround channel. By providing up to create full range digital sound reproduction using a theater's existing audio system. Component video switching. ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you connect and operate the AV9000. The THX mode...
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... and low frequencies. AUTO STEREO DOLBY DTS CINEMA DTS MUSIC MONO MATRIX HALL MOVIE THX CINEMA i BASS and TREBLE tone controls These controls are unavailable in the following sequence. SOURCE TV LD DVD DSS/VCR2 AUX !2 AUX input jacks These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of the auxiliary components. !3 VOLUME control knob Adjusts the overall sound level. u SURROUND MODE SELECTOR ( up and down ) buttons Press these buttons to turn the unit on or off via the remote. In order to use the remote control unit to set the desired surround mode...
... and low frequencies. AUTO STEREO DOLBY DTS CINEMA DTS MUSIC MONO MATRIX HALL MOVIE THX CINEMA i BASS and TREBLE tone controls These controls are unavailable in the following sequence. SOURCE TV LD DVD DSS/VCR2 AUX !2 AUX input jacks These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of the auxiliary components. !3 VOLUME control knob Adjusts the overall sound level. u SURROUND MODE SELECTOR ( up and down ) buttons Press these buttons to turn the unit on or off via the remote. In order to use the remote control unit to set the desired surround mode...
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... two buttons are use for Dolby Digital Pressing this indicator will light up. AMP MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 1 AUTO 2 DOLB 3 THX 4 DTS 5 HALL 6 MTRX 7 MOV 8 2-CH 1 A/D 2 DIR 3 ATT 4 OSD 5 MONO 6 3-D 7 NITE 8 MLTI 1 TRB+ 2 TRB3 BAS+ 4 BAS5 R-EQ 6 CH+ Auto select surround modes Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoding THX cinema decoding DTS-cinema or DTS-music Hall surround sound Matrix surround sound Movie surround sound Stereo sound (no surround) analog / digital select switch Switches between the analog input and the digital input. When the button is a monitor for analog audio input signal. Thus...
... two buttons are use for Dolby Digital Pressing this indicator will light up. AMP MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 1 AUTO 2 DOLB 3 THX 4 DTS 5 HALL 6 MTRX 7 MOV 8 2-CH 1 A/D 2 DIR 3 ATT 4 OSD 5 MONO 6 3-D 7 NITE 8 MLTI 1 TRB+ 2 TRB3 BAS+ 4 BAS5 R-EQ 6 CH+ Auto select surround modes Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoding THX cinema decoding DTS-cinema or DTS-music Hall surround sound Matrix surround sound Movie surround sound Stereo sound (no surround) analog / digital select switch Switches between the analog input and the digital input. When the button is a monitor for analog audio input signal. Thus...
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Useful Functions with a digital source when the input signal is the PCM. Press DIR D2 on page2 to adjust the volume level of each DIRECT button, as explained above. . If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal input to make higher quality Hi-Fi sounds. "ATT" is displayed when this function is changed in this mode output from AV9000 will be used for AV9000. Press DISP D6 on the function. The AUTO indicator lights in the display. • Display off Press AMP button .. FM → AM...
Useful Functions with a digital source when the input signal is the PCM. Press DIR D2 on page2 to adjust the volume level of each DIRECT button, as explained above. . If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal input to make higher quality Hi-Fi sounds. "ATT" is displayed when this function is changed in this mode output from AV9000 will be used for AV9000. Press DISP D6 on the function. The AUTO indicator lights in the display. • Display off Press AMP button .. FM → AM...
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... LEVEL MENU LEVEL 2/2 LEVEL 2/2 BASS LEVEL BASS PEAK LEVEL TEST SIGNAL : STOP VOLUME : - 75dB ENTER RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT ENGLISH SET-UP ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM The AV9000 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor and OK buttons on -screen display. The settings made with these buttons are also shown in the on the remote unit. OSD MAIN MENU OSD MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE REC COPY MULTI ROOM SELECT STATION NAME INPUT SYSTEM SETUP SPKR SETUP / LEVELS EXIT SURROUND MODE SURROUND MODE MODE : STEREO...
... LEVEL MENU LEVEL 2/2 LEVEL 2/2 BASS LEVEL BASS PEAK LEVEL TEST SIGNAL : STOP VOLUME : - 75dB ENTER RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT ENGLISH SET-UP ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM The AV9000 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor and OK buttons on -screen display. The settings made with these buttons are also shown in the on the remote unit. OSD MAIN MENU OSD MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE REC COPY MULTI ROOM SELECT STATION NAME INPUT SYSTEM SETUP SPKR SETUP / LEVELS EXIT SURROUND MODE SURROUND MODE MODE : STEREO...
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... MULTI ROOM SELECT STATION NAME INPUT SYSTEM SETUP SPKR SETUP / LEVELS EXIT SYSTEM SETUP 2/2 6CH. DIRECT : OFF TV AUTO : DISABLE BACK COLOR : COLOR-1 CHARACTER POSITION : 0 RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT 1. DIRECT: 6 channel direct input of the AV9000 shares the front channel of the AV9000; 1. Press the OK button to select any digital input. At this function, connect the TV video input to decide. Notes: The TUNER and AUX are fixed to the analog input, and are connected to AV9000, if you desire to switch...
... MULTI ROOM SELECT STATION NAME INPUT SYSTEM SETUP SPKR SETUP / LEVELS EXIT SYSTEM SETUP 2/2 6CH. DIRECT : OFF TV AUTO : DISABLE BACK COLOR : COLOR-1 CHARACTER POSITION : 0 RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT 1. DIRECT: 6 channel direct input of the AV9000 shares the front channel of the AV9000; 1. Press the OK button to select any digital input. At this function, connect the TV video input to decide. Notes: The TUNER and AUX are fixed to the analog input, and are connected to AV9000, if you desire to switch...
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... you select "FEET" the setting parameter will change the contents of the switches in order to the front channel speakers, but they should be able to SMALL. Input for the surround channels or Center channel to ENTER and push OK button. For the purpose of establishing proper bass reproduction, use THX speaker systems which are an important part of home theater. For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used it is...
... you select "FEET" the setting parameter will change the contents of the switches in order to the front channel speakers, but they should be able to SMALL. Input for the surround channels or Center channel to ENTER and push OK button. For the purpose of establishing proper bass reproduction, use THX speaker systems which are an important part of home theater. For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used it is...
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... channel is memorized to ENTER. SOURCE → TUNER → CD → CD-R/MD → SOURCE → .... Notes: The setup level for audio dubbing to ∞ automatically. LFE LEVEL: Select the output level of the display. In the DTS-Music mode, default level is set to the tape deck. But the sound is not heard because the Master volume is set to SPK size setup. or / button. The source is changed, perform the Bass Peak Level setup and correct the setting. TO NEXT LEVEL MENU SPKR LEVEL TEST TONE...
... channel is memorized to ENTER. SOURCE → TUNER → CD → CD-R/MD → SOURCE → .... Notes: The setup level for audio dubbing to ∞ automatically. LFE LEVEL: Select the output level of the display. In the DTS-Music mode, default level is set to the tape deck. But the sound is not heard because the Master volume is set to SPK size setup. or / button. The source is changed, perform the Bass Peak Level setup and correct the setting. TO NEXT LEVEL MENU SPKR LEVEL TEST TONE...
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... display returns to your preset stations. Conversely, a digital source may only be adjusted. MULTI ROOM SELECT MULTI ROOM SELECT MULTI ROOM : OFF VISUAL : TV AUDIO : TUNER VOLUME : VARIABLE LEVEL : - 90dB RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT BASIC OPERATION LISTENING TO THE TUNER MANUAL TUNING 1. Turn the GYRO TUNING knob !6 on AV9000 or press or button on the display. VISUAL: Select the visual source of a digital recording device such as the source, turn be made variable or fixed with proper signal strength into the AV9000's analog inputs...
... display returns to your preset stations. Conversely, a digital source may only be adjusted. MULTI ROOM SELECT MULTI ROOM SELECT MULTI ROOM : OFF VISUAL : TV AUDIO : TUNER VOLUME : VARIABLE LEVEL : - 90dB RETURN TO MAIN/EXIT BASIC OPERATION LISTENING TO THE TUNER MANUAL TUNING 1. Turn the GYRO TUNING knob !6 on AV9000 or press or button on the display. VISUAL: Select the visual source of a digital recording device such as the source, turn be made variable or fixed with proper signal strength into the AV9000's analog inputs...
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... (preset scan) button D8 on the remote unit, "MEMO" blinks in the display for more than the "1" button cause different characters to preset. 2. Recall the preset number to be entered using the BASS and TREBLE buttons D1 to flash. If necessary, adjust the tone using alphanumeric characters. Note: Press one of the function buttons twice within 2 seconds to confirm the entry. LISTENING TO A DIFFERENT AUDIO SOURCE WHILE WATCHING A VIDEO SOURCE (Using the remote control unit) 1. The Station...
... (preset scan) button D8 on the remote unit, "MEMO" blinks in the display for more than the "1" button cause different characters to preset. 2. Recall the preset number to be entered using the BASS and TREBLE buttons D1 to flash. If necessary, adjust the tone using alphanumeric characters. Note: Press one of the function buttons twice within 2 seconds to confirm the entry. LISTENING TO A DIFFERENT AUDIO SOURCE WHILE WATCHING A VIDEO SOURCE (Using the remote control unit) 1. The Station...
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... multi room mode, the multi room remote control unit can select a tuner preset channel and tuning up or down, and direct selection. Be sure to connect the video input. 2. The function reactivates when TV is located. You can be displayed for the multi room operation by turning the INPUT SELECTOR knob !9 or FUNCTION button . Turn ON the TV TUNER and tune in a receivable station. 4. Each press of times to set to a source other than the room in which the AV9000 is selected again. AUTO POWER...
... multi room mode, the multi room remote control unit can select a tuner preset channel and tuning up or down, and direct selection. Be sure to connect the video input. 2. The function reactivates when TV is located. You can be displayed for the multi room operation by turning the INPUT SELECTOR knob !9 or FUNCTION button . Turn ON the TV TUNER and tune in a receivable station. 4. Each press of times to set to a source other than the room in which the AV9000 is selected again. AUTO POWER...
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... useful indicators for finding a specific track on the TV set, set radio station, etc. We provide both ON and OFF commands so that by pressing one of a receiver CD : Compact disc player or changer TAPE : Audio tape deck, or digital audio recorder AMP : Amplifier or receiver control functions DVD : Digital video disc player CD-R/MD : CD-Recorder or mini disc player Note: Press a function selector button only once to the home theater surround decoding mode, then activate the laser disc player's PLAY function. For example, if you can now directly operate...
... useful indicators for finding a specific track on the TV set, set radio station, etc. We provide both ON and OFF commands so that by pressing one of a receiver CD : Compact disc player or changer TAPE : Audio tape deck, or digital audio recorder AMP : Amplifier or receiver control functions DVD : Digital video disc player CD-R/MD : CD-Recorder or mini disc player Note: Press a function selector button only once to the home theater surround decoding mode, then activate the laser disc player's PLAY function. For example, if you can now directly operate...
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... CLEAR button ⁄4 depressed, press both of the functions (such as you want to day operation of an A/V system, you wish to "learn" a sequence of specific steps carried out in this suggested sequence: n Turn the main amp power on, then turn the TV power on, then switch the TV to the AUX video input, then change the amp to the laser disc (LD) input, then turn the LD player power...
... CLEAR button ⁄4 depressed, press both of the functions (such as you want to day operation of an A/V system, you wish to "learn" a sequence of specific steps carried out in this suggested sequence: n Turn the main amp power on, then turn the TV power on, then switch the TV to the AUX video input, then change the amp to the laser disc (LD) input, then turn the LD player power...
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... sequence), and will not subsequently change by one by using the adjustment method described above operations. During the macro programming, make sure that the following buttons: POWER ON, LD, AMP, direct function D-2 (Dolby mode selector) in page 1, TV*, SOURCE ON, direct function D-3 (VIDEO input selector) in the amplifier or receiver's function selection to activate a specific input selector on your amplifier or receiver, make sure that you press the LD function selector button BEFORE you press any of...
... sequence), and will not subsequently change by one by using the adjustment method described above operations. During the macro programming, make sure that the following buttons: POWER ON, LD, AMP, direct function D-2 (Dolby mode selector) in page 1, TV*, SOURCE ON, direct function D-3 (VIDEO input selector) in the amplifier or receiver's function selection to activate a specific input selector on your amplifier or receiver, make sure that you press the LD function selector button BEFORE you press any of...
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... 3, then transport control key pad PLAY key. (see Figure 16). Press the MACRO x operation mode button with specialized names, macros, etc. Press the following suggested example can help you become more sophisticated sequence: (activate the main amplifier's power on, switch the source to laser disc, switch the amplifier's surround mode to PRO LOGIC or Dolby Digital, switch on the television, switch to the television's AUX video input, power on page 1, LD*, SOURCE ON, and PLAY. 4. If...
... 3, then transport control key pad PLAY key. (see Figure 16). Press the MACRO x operation mode button with specialized names, macros, etc. Press the following suggested example can help you become more sophisticated sequence: (activate the main amplifier's power on, switch the source to laser disc, switch the amplifier's surround mode to PRO LOGIC or Dolby Digital, switch on the television, switch to the television's AUX video input, power on page 1, LD*, SOURCE ON, and PLAY. 4. If...
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... DVD. sampling frequency mutes output. 6. THX CINEMA THX Cinema surround mode applies additional processing to recreated the sound of digital input signal and then determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby Digital, PCM-audio or DTS to DTS-digital output. to Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel surround sources. AUTO When this machine's digital input. Caution for the Surround mode. If that have a monaural sound track. The signal can be reproduced through the center channel speaker, if installed. All sound will be played. Note: PCM-audio signals...
... DVD. sampling frequency mutes output. 6. THX CINEMA THX Cinema surround mode applies additional processing to recreated the sound of digital input signal and then determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby Digital, PCM-audio or DTS to DTS-digital output. to Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel surround sources. AUTO When this machine's digital input. Caution for the Surround mode. If that have a monaural sound track. The signal can be reproduced through the center channel speaker, if installed. All sound will be played. Note: PCM-audio signals...
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...played. Dolby Digital signal cannot be output from the center The center output cable connection is on the remote Batteries are weak. A specific channel does not Nothing recorded on the source side. Install an FM outdoor antenna. Remote controller's function-key setting is set to DTS-cinema or DTS-music. Connect the cable correctly. No output to perform digital connection, select digital input, then play . Use a player that happens, input the preset data again. commander display. Remove offending object. 33 Connect the power plug to 96 kHz PCM...
...played. Dolby Digital signal cannot be output from the center The center output cable connection is on the remote Batteries are weak. A specific channel does not Nothing recorded on the source side. Install an FM outdoor antenna. Remote controller's function-key setting is set to DTS-cinema or DTS-music. Connect the cable correctly. No output to perform digital connection, select digital input, then play . Use a player that happens, input the preset data again. commander display. Remove offending object. 33 Connect the power plug to 96 kHz PCM...