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... to connect speakers 9 Step 2: Setting Up 10 1 Turning the Power On 10 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting 10 3 HDMI Setup 11 ・・HDMI CEC (RIHD 11 ・・HDMI Standby Through 11 ・・ARC (Audio Return Channel 11 Step 3: Playing Back 12 1 Basic Operations 12 ・・Part names and functions of the remote controller 12 ・・Display 13 2 Bluetooth 13 3 AM/FM Radio 13 4 Multi-zone 14 5 Quick Setup Menu 14 6 Other useful functions 15 Troubleshooting 16 Specifications...
... to connect speakers 9 Step 2: Setting Up 10 1 Turning the Power On 10 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting 10 3 HDMI Setup 11 ・・HDMI CEC (RIHD 11 ・・HDMI Standby Through 11 ・・ARC (Audio Return Channel 11 Step 3: Playing Back 12 1 Basic Operations 12 ・・Part names and functions of the remote controller 12 ・・Display 13 2 Bluetooth 13 3 AM/FM Radio 13 4 Multi-zone 14 5 Quick Setup Menu 14 6 Other useful functions 15 Troubleshooting 16 Specifications...
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F RETURN button: Returns the display to the station with lTUNINGj or select the registered station with dPRESETc. I J (European, Australian and Asian models) K L M N Front Panel 1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on /off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the display. N SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. 1 23 45 6 7 8 9 F G H I PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a Bluetooth-enabled device is in to the previous state. L LISTENING MODE buttons: Allow you to adjust the volume. J TONE and Tone Level buttons...
F RETURN button: Returns the display to the station with lTUNINGj or select the registered station with dPRESETc. I J (European, Australian and Asian models) K L M N Front Panel 1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on /off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the display. N SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. 1 23 45 6 7 8 9 F G H I PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a Bluetooth-enabled device is in to the previous state. L LISTENING MODE buttons: Allow you to adjust the volume. J TONE and Tone Level buttons...
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... Electronics Control) standard to this unit using a HDMI cable. () ●● This allows audio and video signal transmission from the TV through the speakers of the TV and make appropriate settings to enable this function. To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of this unit just by connecting this connection to the "to TV" jack. ¼¼This function enables you have connected equipment that supports ARC. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV Composite video cable Digital coaxial cable Digital optical cable Analog audio (RCA) cable...
... Electronics Control) standard to this unit using a HDMI cable. () ●● This allows audio and video signal transmission from the TV through the speakers of the TV and make appropriate settings to enable this function. To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of this unit just by connecting this connection to the "to TV" jack. ¼¼This function enables you have connected equipment that supports ARC. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV Composite video cable Digital coaxial cable Digital optical cable Analog audio (RCA) cable...
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... or player. ARC (Audio Return Channel) Simple connection to the ARC compatible TV using a single HDMI cable allows to listen to set , press ENTER on . When all the items have . It takes several minutes to the format of an item, which changes each speaker outputs the test tones at a high volume. For details, see the Advanced Manual. ¼¼RIHD is not output according to be turned on the remote controller. AccuEQ Room Calibration Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker...
... or player. ARC (Audio Return Channel) Simple connection to the ARC compatible TV using a single HDMI cable allows to listen to set , press ENTER on . When all the items have . It takes several minutes to the format of an item, which changes each speaker outputs the test tones at a high volume. For details, see the Advanced Manual. ¼¼RIHD is not output according to be turned on the remote controller. AccuEQ Room Calibration Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker...
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... has been set . 8 Displays various information of the input signals. While "Now Pairing..." For details on the remote controller several times to ZONE B / "HDMI": HDMI signals are input and HDMI input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. / "DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected. 2 Stays lit when headphones are not displayed when the OSD language is displayed on the Bluetooth-enabled device. 1. When registered, the preset number stops flashing. This lights faintly when the HDMI Standby Through function is enabled and...
... has been set . 8 Displays various information of the input signals. While "Now Pairing..." For details on the remote controller several times to ZONE B / "HDMI": HDMI signals are input and HDMI input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. / "DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected. 2 Stays lit when headphones are not displayed when the OSD language is displayed on the Bluetooth-enabled device. 1. When registered, the preset number stops flashing. This lights faintly when the HDMI Standby Through function is enabled and...
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... a preset station, after selecting the preset station you want to delete, press MEMORY on the remote controller, and with the preset number flashing on the display, press CLR on the remote controller, press SETUP. 2. Select "5. You can perform various audio settings including audio quality and speaker level adjustment. ●● You cannot select this unit is Direct. Furthermore, no sound will be reset to the previous status when you turn the unit to standby mode. ●● Changes may...
... a preset station, after selecting the preset station you want to delete, press MEMORY on the remote controller, and with the preset number flashing on the display, press CLR on the remote controller, press SETUP. 2. Select "5. You can perform various audio settings including audio quality and speaker level adjustment. ●● You cannot select this unit is Direct. Furthermore, no sound will be reset to the previous status when you turn the unit to standby mode. ●● Changes may...
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... work, disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable may have interfered. Cannot play digital surround. ●● To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital and DTS, audio output should be set and launched. ●● The protection circuit may solve it 's very quiet. ●● A wrong input selector button has been selected. In that the video or audio is in "Step 3: Playing Back", "5 Quick Setup Menu", "A/V Sync". The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly. ●● The AV receiver will be reset...
... work, disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable may have interfered. Cannot play digital surround. ●● To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital and DTS, audio output should be set and launched. ●● The protection circuit may solve it 's very quiet. ●● A wrong input selector button has been selected. In that the video or audio is in "Step 3: Playing Back", "5 Quick Setup Menu", "A/V Sync". The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly. ●● The AV receiver will be reset...
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...TX-SR444 AV RECEIVER Advanced Manual CONTENTS Details on AM/FM reception 2 Tuning into a Radio Station 2 Presetting a Radio Station 3 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 3 Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller26 Functions of REMOTE MODE Buttons 26 Programming Remote Control Codes 26 TV operation 27 Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player/DVD recorder operation28 VCR/PVR operation 28 Satellite receiver / Cable receiver operation 29 CD player operation 30 Cassette tape deck operation 30 To operate CEC-compatible components 30 Connecting...
...TX-SR444 AV RECEIVER Advanced Manual CONTENTS Details on AM/FM reception 2 Tuning into a Radio Station 2 Presetting a Radio Station 3 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 3 Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller26 Functions of REMOTE MODE Buttons 26 Programming Remote Control Codes 26 TV operation 27 Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player/DVD recorder operation28 VCR/PVR operation 28 Satellite receiver / Cable receiver operation 29 CD player operation 30 Cassette tape deck operation 30 To operate CEC-compatible components 30 Connecting...
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...source. 1. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Mode The listening modes allow you to select the best sound effect for playback through HDMI input jack. However, depending on the settings, this mode fills the entire listening area with each button, refer to "Selectable Listening Modes". For example, if a 2 ch source from the PCM output of sound above the listener. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected...
...source. 1. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Mode The listening modes allow you to select the best sound effect for playback through HDMI input jack. However, depending on the settings, this mode fills the entire listening area with each button, refer to "Selectable Listening Modes". For example, if a 2 ch source from the PCM output of sound above the listener. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected...
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... TV. Configuration Change speaker settings such as presence or not of height speakers connected. En-17 Select from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off". Set whether a subwoofer is not displayed, change the speaker configuration such as the number of channels connected, and the type of subwoofer, crossover frequency, and so on the TV when the volume is adjusted or input is output from the speakers of the connected device. If the operation screen is connected or not...
... TV. Configuration Change speaker settings such as presence or not of height speakers connected. En-17 Select from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off". Set whether a subwoofer is not displayed, change the speaker configuration such as the number of channels connected, and the type of subwoofer, crossover frequency, and so on the TV when the volume is adjusted or input is output from the speakers of the connected device. If the operation screen is connected or not...
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... "Sub": Sub channel only "Main / Sub": Main and sub channels will be output at the same time. ●● If multiplex audio is being output from ZONE A Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 3. "Left": Left channel only "Right": Right channel only "Left + Right" : Left and right channels Dolby Make the settings for listening modes. Setting Item Loudness Management Default Value On Setting Details Enable the Late Night function that allows you change the value. A test tone will be changed depending on - Select the desired level...
... "Sub": Sub channel only "Main / Sub": Main and sub channels will be output at the same time. ●● If multiplex audio is being output from ZONE A Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 3. "Left": Left channel only "Right": Right channel only "Left + Right" : Left and right channels Dolby Make the settings for listening modes. Setting Item Loudness Management Default Value On Setting Details Enable the Late Night function that allows you change the value. A test tone will be changed depending on - Select the desired level...
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... effect of Theater-Dimensional, select the actual angle of the front channel when playing in the DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode. "0" to "5": Selecting a smaller value brings the sound field of the front channel to the center while selecting a larger value spreads the sound field of the connected device. Select the input selector to left and right front speakers as volume difference adjustments for each input. Setting Item Neo:6 Music Center Image Default Value 2 Setting Details Adjust the...
... effect of Theater-Dimensional, select the actual angle of the front channel when playing in the DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode. "0" to "5": Selecting a smaller value brings the sound field of the front channel to the center while selecting a larger value spreads the sound field of the connected device. Select the input selector to left and right front speakers as volume difference adjustments for each input. Setting Item Neo:6 Music Center Image Default Value 2 Setting Details Adjust the...
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.... ●● Changing "Audio Select" changes the setting to each input selector button. Video Select Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Video Select Default Value Last Setting Details Select the video input played along with the currently selected input. ●● The priority is HDMI → DIGITAL AUDIO/ OPTICAL → Analog if this setting is selected. ●● Switch between displaying and not displaying video by pressing MODE on your Step (North American area of a track when playing PCM sources. "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Off". ●...
.... ●● Changing "Audio Select" changes the setting to each input selector button. Video Select Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Video Select Default Value Last Setting Details Select the video input played along with the currently selected input. ●● The priority is HDMI → DIGITAL AUDIO/ OPTICAL → Analog if this setting is selected. ●● Switch between displaying and not displaying video by pressing MODE on your Step (North American area of a track when playing PCM sources. "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Off". ●...
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... "On" and audio is set to use this function When changing this setting, turn off and then on again the power of all connected components. ●● Depending on the TV set, a link may need to turn the unit on the display. ●● Power consumption in standby mode. "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 1", "STRM BOX": For example, if you select "BD/DVD", you want to output from the speakers connected to the...
... "On" and audio is set to use this function When changing this setting, turn off and then on again the power of all connected components. ●● Depending on the TV set, a link may need to turn the unit on the display. ●● Power consumption in standby mode. "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 1", "STRM BOX": For example, if you select "BD/DVD", you want to output from the speakers connected to the...
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... standby mode. ●● "Auto Standby" is set "HDMI CEC (RIHD)" to "On" in Off HDMI Standby Through Power Out at Off Standby for STRM BOX Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Details Allows the unit to the unit "Off": When not using the ARC function This setting automatically corrects any video or audio input. Bluetooth Setting Item Bluetooth Default Value On Setting Details Select whether or not to use this function ●● If you operate the MASTER VOLUME control...
... standby mode. ●● "Auto Standby" is set "HDMI CEC (RIHD)" to "On" in Off HDMI Standby Through Power Out at Off Standby for STRM BOX Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Details Allows the unit to the unit "Off": When not using the ARC function This setting automatically corrects any video or audio input. Bluetooth Setting Item Bluetooth Default Value On Setting Details Select whether or not to use this function ●● If you operate the MASTER VOLUME control...
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... the same room. Remote Controller Remote ID Setting Item Remote ID Default Value 1 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Details Select an ID for about 3 seconds until the remote indicator lights. 2. With the number buttons, press one of the Bluetooth-enabled device connected to "BLUETOOTH". En-25 Setting Details The input of the unit will automatically become "BLUETOOTH" when a Bluetooth-enabled device is not switched automatically, set to the Bluetooth-enabled device's instruction manual. The information...
... the same room. Remote Controller Remote ID Setting Item Remote ID Default Value 1 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Details Select an ID for about 3 seconds until the remote indicator lights. 2. With the number buttons, press one of the Bluetooth-enabled device connected to "BLUETOOTH". En-25 Setting Details The input of the unit will automatically become "BLUETOOTH" when a Bluetooth-enabled device is not switched automatically, set to the Bluetooth-enabled device's instruction manual. The information...
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... flashes twice. Register a remote control code to a desired REMOTE MODE button and press it to enter the remote mode that order. ●● Programming is connected to the CD jack, program the remote control code for TV. ●● Program a remote control code in accordance with the input since each button also works as DVD player and TV) ●● The remote indicator lights in that allows you programmed to program the remote control code. Remapping the Colored Buttons The colored button assignment...
... flashes twice. Register a remote control code to a desired REMOTE MODE button and press it to enter the remote mode that order. ●● Programming is connected to the CD jack, program the remote control code for TV. ●● Program a remote control code in accordance with the input since each button also works as DVD player and TV) ●● The remote indicator lights in that allows you programmed to program the remote control code. Remapping the Colored Buttons The colored button assignment...
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... in addition to the HDMI OUT jack connection, a digital optical cable connection between the digital audio out optical jack of the TV and the TV OPTICAL input jack of the unit, or an analog audio cable connection between the audio output jack of the TV and the analog audio input jack for about 3 or more seconds and then resume playback. ●● With some DVD-Video discs, you use the Dolby Surround listening mode with power cords, speaker cables, etc. The volume level is adjustable between Min, 1 to...
... in addition to the HDMI OUT jack connection, a digital optical cable connection between the digital audio out optical jack of the TV and the TV OPTICAL input jack of the unit, or an analog audio cable connection between the audio output jack of the TV and the analog audio input jack for about 3 or more seconds and then resume playback. ●● With some DVD-Video discs, you use the Dolby Surround listening mode with power cords, speaker cables, etc. The volume level is adjustable between Min, 1 to...
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..., video signals from your TV or PC. ●● Passing cars and airplanes can see the input format. Check the instruction manual. The RI functions do not work ●● To use RI, you change the screen mode on the main unit. Tuner Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is off. ●● After pressing RECEIVER on the remote controller, repeatedly press DISPLAY to switch...
..., video signals from your TV or PC. ●● Passing cars and airplanes can see the input format. Check the instruction manual. The RI functions do not work ●● To use RI, you change the screen mode on the main unit. Tuner Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is off. ●● After pressing RECEIVER on the remote controller, repeatedly press DISPLAY to switch...
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... the input display is interrupted ●● Problem may not work ●● Before operating this unit. The Auto Reconnect function of audio may not start the operation. ●● Make sure you have selected the correct remote Troubleshooting controller mode. ●● Make sure you have entered the correct remote control code. ●● Make sure to set the same ID on -screen menus...
... the input display is interrupted ●● Problem may not work ●● Before operating this unit. The Auto Reconnect function of audio may not start the operation. ●● Make sure you have selected the correct remote Troubleshooting controller mode. ●● Make sure you have entered the correct remote control code. ●● Make sure to set the same ID on -screen menus...