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... AV components ....... 36 Using the Tuner 38 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. 5.1ch Home Theater System HT-S590 AV Receiver (HT-R340) Front Speakers (SKF-340F L/R) Center Speaker (SKC-340C) Surround Speakers (SKM-340S L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-340) Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new 5.1ch Home Theater System. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 46 Advanced Operation 48 Troubleshooting 55...
... AV components ....... 36 Using the Tuner 38 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. 5.1ch Home Theater System HT-S590 AV Receiver (HT-R340) Front Speakers (SKF-340F L/R) Center Speaker (SKC-340C) Surround Speakers (SKM-340S L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-340) Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 34 Basic Operation Playing your new 5.1ch Home Theater System. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 46 Advanced Operation 48 Troubleshooting 55...
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... 5 Package Contents 6 Before Using the AV receiver 7 Front & Rear Panels 8 Speaker Package 11 Remote Controller 12 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 19 Connecting Your Speakers 20 Connecting Antenna 22 Connecting Your Components 24 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On 34 First Time Setup 35 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 36 Using the Tuner 38 Common Functions 42 Recording 45 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes 46 Advanced Operation Adjusting the Listening Modes 48 Advanced Setup 50 Troubleshooting 55 If you can...
... 5 Package Contents 6 Before Using the AV receiver 7 Front & Rear Panels 8 Speaker Package 11 Remote Controller 12 Connection Enjoying Home Theater 19 Connecting Your Speakers 20 Connecting Antenna 22 Connecting Your Components 24 Turning On & First Time Setup Turning On 34 First Time Setup 35 Basic Operation Playing Your AV Components 36 Using the Tuner 38 Common Functions 42 Recording 45 Enjoying the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes 46 Advanced Operation Adjusting the Listening Modes 48 Advanced Setup 50 Troubleshooting 55 If you can...
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...currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators TUNED (38): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is also used to turn speaker sets A and B on . )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. O SPEAKERS A & B buttons (36) These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. Q Input selector buttons (35-37) These buttons are used to select and set . 6 Message area This area of stereo headphones for connecting a standard...
...currently selected listening mode and digital audio format. 4 Tuning indicators TUNED (38): This indicator lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is also used to turn speaker sets A and B on . )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. O SPEAKERS A & B buttons (36) These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. Q Input selector buttons (35-37) These buttons are used to select and set . 6 Message area This area of stereo headphones for connecting a standard...
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... use with each type of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components. Modes are selected by that mode to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an Onkyo DVD DVD player and CD/MD/CDR/HDD C D player/recorder. DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL TOP MENU MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST RETURN SETUP RECEIVER TAPE L M N O P 9 J K LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY...
... use with each type of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components. Modes are selected by that mode to Use the Remote Controller Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an Onkyo DVD DVD player and CD/MD/CDR/HDD C D player/recorder. DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL TOP MENU MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST ENTER MUTING PLAYLIST RETURN SETUP RECEIVER TAPE L M N O P 9 J K LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY...
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...turn on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up. J TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (34, 44, 51) These buttons are used to access various settings. B INPUT SELECTOR buttons (36) These buttons are used with movies or music even at low volume levels. 13 E CH +/- When you can be used to adjust the level of the available listening modes. C MULTI CH button (37) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons...
...turn on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up. J TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (34, 44, 51) These buttons are used to access various settings. B INPUT SELECTOR buttons (36) These buttons are used with movies or music even at low volume levels. 13 E CH +/- When you can be used to adjust the level of the available listening modes. C MULTI CH button (37) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. SURROUND button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. [ ]/[ ] buttons...
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... 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC-646S DVD K L M N O P A ON/STANDBY button This button sets the DVD player to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. F RETURN button This button is used to set the remote controller to select a DVD's top menu. I AUDIO button This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). L MENU button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR...
... 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC-646S DVD K L M N O P A ON/STANDBY button This button sets the DVD player to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. F RETURN button This button is used to set the remote controller to select a DVD's top menu. I AUDIO button This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). L MENU button This button is used to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR...
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... TV. Corner Subwoofer (SKW-340) The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B is on , speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 2.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Speaker Set A: Main Room Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Speaker Set B: Sub Room 1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers. * While speaker set B. Ideally they should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
... TV. Corner Subwoofer (SKW-340) The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B is on , speaker set B On Off On Off Indicator AB A B Output Set A: 2.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Speaker Set A: Main Room Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. Speaker Set B: Sub Room 1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers. * While speaker set B. Ideally they should be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
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... to make good connections (loose connections can be used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Right! The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all the way. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). It's the most common connection format for optical. AV Cables & Jacks Video Component video cable Composite video cable Cable Y PB PR Jack Description Y Y PB PB PR PR Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR...
... to make good connections (loose connections can be used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Right! The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all the way. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). It's the most common connection format for optical. AV Cables & Jacks Video Component video cable Composite video cable Cable Y PB PR Jack Description Y Y PB PB PR PR Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR...
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... antenna to your set-top box's antenna input jack (e.g., RF IN), and connect your set -top box's audio output jack to COAX (see page 35). CAL 1 jack. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top Box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection A Connect your set-top box's video output jack to the AV receiver's VIDEO 2 IN jack and connect the AV receiver's MONITOR OUT jack to your set -top box's antenna output jack (e.g., RF OUT) to the AV receiver's DIGITAL IN OPTI- You can enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes with this connection...
... antenna to your set-top box's antenna input jack (e.g., RF IN), and connect your set -top box's audio output jack to COAX (see page 35). CAL 1 jack. Connecting Your Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top Box, or Other Video Source Step 1: Video Connection A Connect your set-top box's video output jack to the AV receiver's VIDEO 2 IN jack and connect the AV receiver's MONITOR OUT jack to your set -top box's antenna output jack (e.g., RF OUT) to the AV receiver's DIGITAL IN OPTI- You can enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes with this connection...
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... receiver's multichannel DVD input, you'll need to press the [MULTI CH] button to a suitable wall outlet. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that component as the Direct Change function only selects the FRONT DVD IN jacks. ■ Remote Control You can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On/Standby When you 're using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 35). If your speakers and AV components. • Connect...
... receiver's multichannel DVD input, you'll need to press the [MULTI CH] button to a suitable wall outlet. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that component as the Direct Change function only selects the FRONT DVD IN jacks. ■ Remote Control You can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On/Standby When you 're using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input Display (see page 35). If your speakers and AV components. • Connect...
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...connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, OUT IN or next generation HDD-compatible component? ON/STANDBY To turn off , press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or the remote controller's [ON/STANDBY] button. The test tone will enter Standby mode. Turning On STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD...
...connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, OUT IN or next generation HDD-compatible component? ON/STANDBY To turn off , press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or the remote controller's [ON/STANDBY] button. The test tone will enter Standby mode. Turning On STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD...
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... work properly, you can be selected for the source that you 'll need to assign that "TAPE" or "VIDEO3" appears on the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME 1, 2 1, 2 iPod photo: If you must change this function, you must connect your TV. 1 TAPE or VIDEO 3 Press the [TAPE] or [VIDEO 3] input selector button...
... work properly, you can be selected for the source that you 'll need to assign that "TAPE" or "VIDEO3" appears on the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME 1, 2 1, 2 iPod photo: If you must change this function, you must connect your TV. 1 TAPE or VIDEO 3 Press the [TAPE] or [VIDEO 3] input selector button...
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... select the input source. DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL TOP MENU MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST MUTING ENTER PLAYLIST 1 4 1 AV receiver DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 Remote controller RECEIVER Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to use. Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation 2 DISPLAY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD 4 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH 1 1 2 ON/STANDBY...
... select the input source. DIMMER SLEEP CH DISC ALBUM VOL TOP MENU MENU SP A / B PLAYLIST MUTING ENTER PLAYLIST 1 4 1 AV receiver DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 Remote controller RECEIVER Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to use. Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation 2 DISPLAY STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD 4 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CH 1 1 2 ON/STANDBY...
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... CH DISC ALBUM VOL Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER Using Headphones You can use the [DIMMER] button on the AV receiver (not European models). Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. + ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to select either Bass or Treble. TONE, -, + STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME PHONES...
... CH DISC ALBUM VOL Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER Using Headphones You can use the [DIMMER] button on the AV receiver (not European models). Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. + ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to select either Bass or Treble. TONE, -, + STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DIMMER MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME PHONES...
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... indicator disappears. Remote controller OR-EQ Press the remote controller's [OR-EQ] button to 10 minutes in the HTP-340 Home Theater Speaker Package, by 10 minutes. Note that it automatically turns off . )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Common Functions-Continued ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R340 with...
... indicator disappears. Remote controller OR-EQ Press the remote controller's [OR-EQ] button to 10 minutes in the HTP-340 Home Theater Speaker Package, by 10 minutes. Note that it automatically turns off . )54@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Common Functions-Continued ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R340 with...
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...] button. Using the Audio Adjust Functions Some functions are output (default). Use it to complete all speaker configurations. Adjusting the Listening Modes ENTER RETURN ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- Audio Adjust," and then press the [ENTER] button. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC-646S CINE FLTR L NIGHT 4 5 SETUP Repeat step 3 to select audio channels or languages with all settings. Press...
...] button. Using the Audio Adjust Functions Some functions are output (default). Use it to complete all speaker configurations. Adjusting the Listening Modes ENTER RETURN ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- Audio Adjust," and then press the [ENTER] button. LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR RC-646S CINE FLTR L NIGHT 4 5 SETUP Repeat step 3 to select audio channels or languages with all settings. Press...
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.... 1 RECEIVER L NIGHT Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to adjust the weight of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode normally. The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 5-channel surround sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off . 49 On: Panorama function on the Dolby Digital...
.... 1 RECEIVER L NIGHT Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] button repeatedly to adjust the weight of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode normally. The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 5-channel surround sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off . 49 On: Panorama function on the Dolby Digital...
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.../ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on which format you V1 V2 V3 want to 0, 20, or 40 milliseconds. INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- If no digital input signal is...
.../ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on which format you V1 V2 V3 want to 0, 20, or 40 milliseconds. INPUT SELECTOR ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 C D V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 MD MULTI CH DVD 7 8 9 CDR TAPE TUNER C D +10 0 CLR HDD --/--- If no digital input signal is...
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... sound? • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your turntable doesn't have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for one between it 's very quiet? • Press the SPEAKERS [A] or [B] button to select an audio format from the wall outlet immediately. Turn on ? • The amp protection circuit has been activated. mation in again. Remove the power cord from a menu...
... sound? • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your turntable doesn't have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for one between it 's very quiet? • Press the SPEAKERS [A] or [B] button to select an audio format from the wall outlet immediately. Turn on ? • The amp protection circuit has been activated. mation in again. Remove the power cord from a menu...
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... digital audio output setting on , speaker set A is set to 79? • When the subwoofer volume level is reduced to a digital input on your player is turned on the con- The volume cannot be set to Yes. The DVD analog multichannel input doesn't work ? • Make sure the source material is properly con- About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- Video There's no obstruction between formats, so if a video source component is connected...
... digital audio output setting on , speaker set A is set to 79? • When the subwoofer volume level is reduced to a digital input on your player is turned on the con- The volume cannot be set to Yes. The DVD analog multichannel input doesn't work ? • Make sure the source material is properly con- About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- Video There's no obstruction between formats, so if a video source component is connected...