SAXR55 User Guide
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...• Bi-wiring connection 8 • Using speaker terminal B 8 3. Advanced 21 The radio 22 Remote control mode 24 Multi control menus and factory settings 24 Reference Specifications 25 Product Service 25 Warranty (U.S.A 26 Warranty (Canada 27 Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting guide Back cover RQT7994-2P Reference SA-XR55 Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 How to set up the Home Theater 3 Listening caution 3 Supplied accessories 3 Connections Home Theater connections 1. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
...• Bi-wiring connection 8 • Using speaker terminal B 8 3. Advanced 21 The radio 22 Remote control mode 24 Multi control menus and factory settings 24 Reference Specifications 25 Product Service 25 Warranty (U.S.A 26 Warranty (Canada 27 Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting guide Back cover RQT7994-2P Reference SA-XR55 Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 How to set up the Home Theater 3 Listening caution 3 Supplied accessories 3 Connections Home Theater connections 1. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... hearing damage or loss in 5.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO:6 SFC • Stereo playback Turn on the speaker settings and input signal (audio signal from the disc being played), this may not be deceiving. Listen to higher volumes of sound. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to your television or CDs in surround sound Operations • Output 5.1-channel sound in 7.1/6.1-channel • Output a stereo source in 7.1/6.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO:6 SFC • Stereo playback • Output a stereo source in the future. Taking...
... hearing damage or loss in 5.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO:6 SFC • Stereo playback Turn on the speaker settings and input signal (audio signal from the disc being played), this may not be deceiving. Listen to higher volumes of sound. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to your television or CDs in surround sound Operations • Output 5.1-channel sound in 7.1/6.1-channel • Output a stereo source in 7.1/6.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic DTS NEO:6 SFC • Stereo playback • Output a stereo source in the future. Taking...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... tape decks or CD/DVD players on top of this unit as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. TV or monitor DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations This unit GND LOOP EXT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Changing the digital input settings FM ANT AM ANT OUT TV MONITOR You can enjoy analog sound. L (ápage 13) IN IN DVD DVD...
... tape decks or CD/DVD players on top of this unit as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. TV or monitor DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations This unit GND LOOP EXT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR Changing the digital input settings FM ANT AM ANT OUT TV MONITOR You can enjoy analog sound. L (ápage 13) IN IN DVD DVD...
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ANALOG 6CH connection COMPONENT VIDEO You can play high fidelity sound such as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. • Do not sharply bend the optical S-VIDEO connection cable fiber cable. Note the equipment you have connected to the TV MONITOR terminals for the digital terminals if necessary. TV or monitor DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT Y PB PR S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations You can change the input settings for a standard picture. Preparation: Turn...
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ANALOG 6CH connection COMPONENT VIDEO You can play high fidelity sound such as Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. • Do not sharply bend the optical S-VIDEO connection cable fiber cable. Note the equipment you have connected to the TV MONITOR terminals for the digital terminals if necessary. TV or monitor DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT Y PB PR S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations You can change the input settings for a standard picture. Preparation: Turn...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... LF Speaker impedance: BI-WIRE: 6-8 Ω Using speaker terminal B For connection to speakers designed for bi-wiring. When a multi-channel source is played, the sounds intended for all the speakers are connected. Before use an AC power supply cord from any connections. Bi-wiring connection You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting to a second pair of equipment with this unit only. Use the A terminals to the factory settings. AC power supply cord Settings Operations Basic Operations Reference FRONT B HF CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK...
... LF Speaker impedance: BI-WIRE: 6-8 Ω Using speaker terminal B For connection to speakers designed for bi-wiring. When a multi-channel source is played, the sounds intended for all the speakers are connected. Before use an AC power supply cord from any connections. Bi-wiring connection You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting to a second pair of equipment with this unit only. Use the A terminals to the factory settings. AC power supply cord Settings Operations Basic Operations Reference FRONT B HF CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... "DVD ANALOG 6CH connection" (ápage 5), replacing the DVD player with a DVD recorder. áRefer to page 14 for "Using a DVD recorder with built-in VCR". To connect equipment, refer to match the peripheral equipment. Note the equipment you have connected to page 14 for "Playing DVD-Audio". Video input can change the settings. (ápage 13) FM ANT AM ANT OUT TV MONITOR LOOP ANT (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD...
... "DVD ANALOG 6CH connection" (ápage 5), replacing the DVD player with a DVD recorder. áRefer to page 14 for "Using a DVD recorder with built-in VCR". To connect equipment, refer to match the peripheral equipment. Note the equipment you have connected to page 14 for "Playing DVD-Audio". Video input can change the settings. (ápage 13) FM ANT AM ANT OUT TV MONITOR LOOP ANT (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD...
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... the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change . (ábelow, page 13) Before use Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations MULTI CONTROL n To return to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. CANCEL Turn on. • Any changes to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. Select this when you connect two surround back speakers. 4 Select another setting Finish setting Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] 2 times to settings remain as set in order for the speakers and equipment. Bi-wiring settings Select this to set the number of surround back speakers. 2 Select "SB...
... the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change . (ábelow, page 13) Before use Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations MULTI CONTROL n To return to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. CANCEL Turn on. • Any changes to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. Select this when you connect two surround back speakers. 4 Select another setting Finish setting Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] 2 times to settings remain as set in order for the speakers and equipment. Bi-wiring settings Select this to set the number of surround back speakers. 2 Select "SB...
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... 1, COAX 2 5 Select another setting Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to digital and plays. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to step 2 in "Speakers combination settings" (ápage 12) are not from a PCM source, "PCM FIX " flashes on discs. With the PCM signals on , the unit cannot process other signals. Test Check that sound is output from the front speakers. L: Front left C: Center R: Front right RS: Surround right LS: Surround left SBL: Surround back left ) again. 3 Adjust the main volume. VOL...
... 1, COAX 2 5 Select another setting Press [MULTI CONTROL, CANCEL] several times to digital and plays. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to step 2 in "Speakers combination settings" (ápage 12) are not from a PCM source, "PCM FIX " flashes on discs. With the PCM signals on , the unit cannot process other signals. Test Check that sound is output from the front speakers. L: Front left C: Center R: Front right RS: Surround right LS: Surround left SBL: Surround back left ) again. 3 Adjust the main volume. VOL...
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Before use a BI-WIRE connection for the front speakers, select "BI-WIRE " in stereo (2-channel). • When a multi-channel source is displayed and the sounds intended for input. DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is on the display. • If you connect to suit the input signal. • Select the desired surround effects. (ápage 15) 5 Adjust the volume. Select "DVD ". headphones. POWER 2 Turn SPEAKERS A on . INPUT SELECTOR • If "DVR " is selected, "DVD RECORDER " scrolls once on . • Set the selector...
Before use a BI-WIRE connection for the front speakers, select "BI-WIRE " in stereo (2-channel). • When a multi-channel source is displayed and the sounds intended for input. DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is on the display. • If you connect to suit the input signal. • Select the desired surround effects. (ápage 15) 5 Adjust the volume. Select "DVD ". headphones. POWER 2 Turn SPEAKERS A on . INPUT SELECTOR • If "DVR " is selected, "DVD RECORDER " scrolls once on . • Set the selector...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... select "TUNER ", "CD " or "TAPE ". Settings Operations Basic Operations Reference Digital signals that can only use Using Dolby Pro Logic Enjoy stereo (2-channel) sources through the amplifiers used for dynamic sound such as MPEG • Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player 15 RQT7994 This digital surround system was developed by playing the sound through multiple channels. (If you make further adjustments to enhance vocals. This unit's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play 2-channel sources through multiple channels. The surround back channel is analog...
... select "TUNER ", "CD " or "TAPE ". Settings Operations Basic Operations Reference Digital signals that can only use Using Dolby Pro Logic Enjoy stereo (2-channel) sources through the amplifiers used for dynamic sound such as MPEG • Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player 15 RQT7994 This digital surround system was developed by playing the sound through multiple channels. (If you make further adjustments to enhance vocals. This unit's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play 2-channel sources through multiple channels. The surround back channel is analog...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... use POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations Remote control signal sensor [VCR 2] For a game player, etc. [DUAL AMP] Lights when the DUAL AMP function is activated. [BI-AMP] Lights when the BIAMP function is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. RE-MASTER TUNED ST MONO M MULTI CONTROL SLEEP SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE DIGITAL INPUT L CR 2CH MIX LS SB RS kHz PCM MHz S LFE SOUND MODE DIGITAL EX DTS...
... use POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations Remote control signal sensor [VCR 2] For a game player, etc. [DUAL AMP] Lights when the DUAL AMP function is activated. [BI-AMP] Lights when the BIAMP function is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. RE-MASTER TUNED ST MONO M MULTI CONTROL SLEEP SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE DIGITAL INPUT L CR 2CH MIX LS SB RS kHz PCM MHz S LFE SOUND MODE DIGITAL EX DTS...
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...• Surround sound is on button. DVD RECORDER, DVD PLAYER -ANALOG 6CH] Input mode and remote control mode buttons. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels. [DISC, DIRECT TUNING] To enable selection of radio stations by frequency. [ ≧ 10, ENTER] To enter two digit channels. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4, 3, VOLUME] To adjust the volume. Speaker settings Input signal Surround effects that cannot be used only to operate other equipment. áRefer to the separate booklet, "Remote Control Operation Guide", for remote control...
...• Surround sound is on button. DVD RECORDER, DVD PLAYER -ANALOG 6CH] Input mode and remote control mode buttons. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels. [DISC, DIRECT TUNING] To enable selection of radio stations by frequency. [ ≧ 10, ENTER] To enter two digit channels. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4, 3, VOLUME] To adjust the volume. Speaker settings Input signal Surround effects that cannot be used only to operate other equipment. áRefer to the separate booklet, "Remote Control Operation Guide", for remote control...
SAXR55 User Guide
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... the center speaker to fix the center image. To adjust the speaker level Select. DIMEN 0 Factory setting: 0 C-WDTH (Center Width Control) This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music. Before use Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Adjusting the level of each surround effect áRefer to page 15 for each SFC mode. Using Dolby Pro...
... the center speaker to fix the center image. To adjust the speaker level Select. DIMEN 0 Factory setting: 0 C-WDTH (Center Width Control) This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music. Before use Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Adjusting the level of each surround effect áRefer to page 15 for each SFC mode. Using Dolby Pro...
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... range. Before use Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations Changing the audio output (Dual program) When the input signal is temporarily canceled. LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3 5 Select another setting Finish setting A/D attenuator Turn the A/D attenuator on the display. • To cancel, select "OFF ". Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change a setting: Repeat the procedure from the beginning. Listening comfortably at the time of the software for night viewing). 5 Select another setting Finish setting • When you select "YES ", the input source becomes "TUNER...
... range. Before use Connections Settings Operations Basic Operations Changing the audio output (Dual program) When the input signal is temporarily canceled. LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3 5 Select another setting Finish setting A/D attenuator Turn the A/D attenuator on the display. • To cancel, select "OFF ". Use the MULTI CONTROL menus to change a setting: Repeat the procedure from the beginning. Listening comfortably at the time of the software for night viewing). 5 Select another setting Finish setting • When you select "YES ", the input source becomes "TUNER...
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... operating instructions. Dimmer Dim the display for adjusting the brightness of 192, 176.4, 96 or 88.2 kHz. INPUT SELECTOR 1 Select the source to DVD RECORDER OUT. INPUT SELECTOR Operations Basic Operations Reference POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES 2 Begin recording. Muting To mute the volume. RQT7994 20 Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions Before use Connections Settings Adjusting the subwoofer level Select. Reduce the subwoofer level...
... operating instructions. Dimmer Dim the display for adjusting the brightness of 192, 176.4, 96 or 88.2 kHz. INPUT SELECTOR 1 Select the source to DVD RECORDER OUT. INPUT SELECTOR Operations Basic Operations Reference POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES 2 Begin recording. Muting To mute the volume. RQT7994 20 Sound quality/Sound field/Convenient functions Before use Connections Settings Adjusting the subwoofer level Select. Reduce the subwoofer level...
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... bass from the bi-wired speakers. Change the cut-off . áPage 24 "Multi control menus and factory settings". Adjusting the balance Correcting the HF and LF difference 3 Select "BALANCE " 3 Select "HF PHASE " and press [ENTER]. Advanced MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to "LARGE ". n To select another settings MULTI CONTROL Press several times to select...
... bass from the bi-wired speakers. Change the cut-off . áPage 24 "Multi control menus and factory settings". Adjusting the balance Correcting the HF and LF difference 3 Select "BALANCE " 3 Select "HF PHASE " and press [ENTER]. Advanced MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL POWER SPEAKERS A B DUAL AMP BI-AMP BAND PRESET TUNE VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL DOWN VOLUME UP PHONES Basic operations with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to "LARGE ". n To select another settings MULTI CONTROL Press several times to select...
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... a button while the cursor is interference.) Reference RQT7994 For your reference Improving reception DVD players can interfere with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to scroll. Press and hold for 2 seconds. 3 Press [DISC, DIRECT TUNING]. 4 Enter the station frequency. TUNE Tuning intervals: FM - 0.2 MHz, AM - 10 kHz • Automatic tuning Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to change. Before use The radio BAND PRESET TUNE MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL Manual Tuning n On the remote control (Direct tuning) 1 Select "TUNER ".
... a button while the cursor is interference.) Reference RQT7994 For your reference Improving reception DVD players can interfere with the MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR Turn to scroll. Press and hold for 2 seconds. 3 Press [DISC, DIRECT TUNING]. 4 Enter the station frequency. TUNE Tuning intervals: FM - 0.2 MHz, AM - 10 kHz • Automatic tuning Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to change. Before use The radio BAND PRESET TUNE MULTI CONTROL ENTER INPUT SELECTOR CANCEL Manual Tuning n On the remote control (Direct tuning) 1 Select "TUNER ".
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...-WIRE is selected only Main menu Sub menu (factory settings) SPKR SET FRNT L/R SB SPKR SUBW NO SUBW YES NORMAL 2 SPKRS LCR S SB SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP) D-INPUT TV/STB DVR DVD CD TV/STB OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 IN MODE DVR DVD CD AUTO SUB-WFR YES SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP) EXIT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK FRONT DISTANCE CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK FILTER 100 BI-AMP ※ 4 BALANCE HF PHASE REMOTE REM1 áExit the Multi control...
...-WIRE is selected only Main menu Sub menu (factory settings) SPKR SET FRNT L/R SB SPKR SUBW NO SUBW YES NORMAL 2 SPKRS LCR S SB SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP) D-INPUT TV/STB DVR DVD CD TV/STB OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 IN MODE DVR DVD CD AUTO SUB-WFR YES SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP) EXIT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK FRONT DISTANCE CENTER SURROUND SUR BACK FILTER 100 BI-AMP ※ 4 BALANCE HF PHASE REMOTE REM1 áExit the Multi control...
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... the unit. Settings Operations Basic Operations Product Service 1. or (b) Objects or liquids have the same characteristics as the original parts. User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER Reference Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to -10 dB Subwoofer frequency response (-6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz Digital input (OPTICAL) 2 (COAXIAL) 2 n FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range Sensitivity 50 dB...
... the unit. Settings Operations Basic Operations Product Service 1. or (b) Objects or liquids have the same characteristics as the original parts. User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER Reference Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to -10 dB Subwoofer frequency response (-6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz Digital input (OPTICAL) 2 (COAXIAL) 2 n FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range Sensitivity 50 dB...
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... the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. "F70 " appears on the input signal when playing DVD etc., the DUAL AMP function changes 15 play an analog or PCM source in a hot environment without proper ventilation. 7 7, 8, 25 - - "U12 " appears on the display. • Match the "Remote control mode" on the main unit and the remote control. 24 Display is connected. 8 • Turn the volume up. 14 • Check connections to "Bitstream". • Depending on . automatically. n Surround effects Sound is no DTS audio output...
... the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. "F70 " appears on the input signal when playing DVD etc., the DUAL AMP function changes 15 play an analog or PCM source in a hot environment without proper ventilation. 7 7, 8, 25 - - "U12 " appears on the display. • Match the "Remote control mode" on the main unit and the remote control. 24 Display is connected. 8 • Turn the volume up. 14 • Check connections to "Bitstream". • Depending on . automatically. n Surround effects Sound is no DTS audio output...