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... accessories 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Home Theater connections.... 4 • DVD player/TV or monitor 4) • Speakers/AC power supply cord 5) Step 2 Other connections 6 • Bi-wiring connection/ Using speaker terminal B 6) • Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections/Antennas 7) • DVD recorder/VCR/TV or monitor/ Cable box or satellite receiver etc. ........(8) • Video camera etc 9) • CD player/CD recorder/Tape deck/ Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT ........(10) Step 3 Settings 11 • Customizing your receiver A. SA-XR70 Dear customer...
... accessories 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Home Theater connections.... 4 • DVD player/TV or monitor 4) • Speakers/AC power supply cord 5) Step 2 Other connections 6 • Bi-wiring connection/ Using speaker terminal B 6) • Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections/Antennas 7) • DVD recorder/VCR/TV or monitor/ Cable box or satellite receiver etc. ........(8) • Video camera etc 9) • CD player/CD recorder/Tape deck/ Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT ........(10) Step 3 Settings 11 • Customizing your receiver A. SA-XR70 Dear customer...
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.../DVD players on cabinets. Use the numbers indicated in the space provided below and keep for a lifetime. In Canada to your hearing. Remote control signal sensor ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R VCR 2 MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES The model number and serial number of this now will help to higher volumes of the unit. Sound can be affected by strong light sources...
.../DVD players on cabinets. Use the numbers indicated in the space provided below and keep for a lifetime. In Canada to your hearing. Remote control signal sensor ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R VCR 2 MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES The model number and serial number of this now will help to higher volumes of the unit. Sound can be affected by strong light sources...
SAXR70 User Guide
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... DVD D S VIDEO RQT7523 TV or 4 monitor VIDEO IN The angles in the diagram are approximate. DVD player AUDIO OUT (SURROUND L, R) AUDIO OUT (CENTER, SUBWOOFER) AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Changing the digital input settings You can change the settings (á pages 12 or 14). Note • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record digital sources (á pages 16 and 25). • Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on analog input Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player...
... DVD D S VIDEO RQT7523 TV or 4 monitor VIDEO IN The angles in the diagram are approximate. DVD player AUDIO OUT (SURROUND L, R) AUDIO OUT (CENTER, SUBWOOFER) AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Changing the digital input settings You can change the settings (á pages 12 or 14). Note • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record digital sources (á pages 16 and 25). • Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on analog input Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player...
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... Video Audio Video Speakers TV Class 2 Wiring HF BI-WIRE LF TV HDMI (AV IN) DVD HDMI (AV OUT) OUT IN IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO Changing the HDMI input settings You can have lots of fun with DVDs using a single cable. AC IN∼ FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SPEAKERS (6∼8Ω) HAUT-PARLEURS SURROUND Note • To digitally record audio from a HDMI input source, connect...
... Video Audio Video Speakers TV Class 2 Wiring HF BI-WIRE LF TV HDMI (AV IN) DVD HDMI (AV OUT) OUT IN IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO Changing the HDMI input settings You can have lots of fun with DVDs using a single cable. AC IN∼ FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SPEAKERS (6∼8Ω) HAUT-PARLEURS SURROUND Note • To digitally record audio from a HDMI input source, connect...
SAXR70 User Guide
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...; Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit, to record analog sources and to output through SECOND AUDIO OUT (ápages 10, 16, 24 and 25). • When setting the On Screen Display mode (á page 12) connect the television's VIDEO IN terminal to the terminals, then change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. 2 Step Other connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) S-video connection cable Video connection cable Coaxial cable Optical fiber cable Turn off...
...; Use an analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit, to record analog sources and to output through SECOND AUDIO OUT (ápages 10, 16, 24 and 25). • When setting the On Screen Display mode (á page 12) connect the television's VIDEO IN terminal to the terminals, then change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. 2 Step Other connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) S-video connection cable Video connection cable Coaxial cable Optical fiber cable Turn off...
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... Multi control of the front speakers. (Output is turned off if the bass from the speakers selected in the speaker settings. Using the Multi control (á page 14) Use this method to perform the unit's settings on the display. n Items which you are using it. AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays. • When the signal is used. Speaker Distance Filter Frequency HQ Sound Mode DISTANCE FILTER HQ MODE For the surround back (Surr Back/SUR BACK) and subwoofer (Subwoofer/SUB...
... Multi control of the front speakers. (Output is turned off if the bass from the speakers selected in the speaker settings. Using the Multi control (á page 14) Use this method to perform the unit's settings on the display. n Items which you are using it. AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays. • When the signal is used. Speaker Distance Filter Frequency HQ Sound Mode DISTANCE FILTER HQ MODE For the surround back (Surr Back/SUR BACK) and subwoofer (Subwoofer/SUB...
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... STEREO/ DTS 2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC OFF -TEST -SETUP 1 Enter On Screen Display. -TEST -SETUP Press and hold 2 Change the settings. This may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on , you cannot play multi-channel sound. To exit On Screen Display Press [e, r] to set -up Select the item to be output. RECEIVER ^ RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 DIRECT TUNING -/-- Engage the PCM FIX mode if this unit. • Note the factory settings and ranges. Digital Input...
... STEREO/ DTS 2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC OFF -TEST -SETUP 1 Enter On Screen Display. -TEST -SETUP Press and hold 2 Change the settings. This may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on , you cannot play multi-channel sound. To exit On Screen Display Press [e, r] to set -up Select the item to be output. RECEIVER ^ RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 DIRECT TUNING -/-- Engage the PCM FIX mode if this unit. • Note the factory settings and ranges. Digital Input...
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... -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - INPUT SELECTOR Turn to set even if the power is on , you cannot play multi-channel sound. Note regarding PCM FIX mode In rare cases, the unit may cause noise to be output. Using the Multi control (Customizing your receiver) • For details on discs. w LEVEL + q EFFECT STEREO/ DTS 2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC OFF VOLUME 1 Enter Multi control. This may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on the Multi control menus and factory settings, refer to set -up Select "SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP...
... -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - INPUT SELECTOR Turn to set even if the power is on , you cannot play multi-channel sound. Note regarding PCM FIX mode In rare cases, the unit may cause noise to be output. Using the Multi control (Customizing your receiver) • For details on discs. w LEVEL + q EFFECT STEREO/ DTS 2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC OFF VOLUME 1 Enter Multi control. This may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on the Multi control menus and factory settings, refer to set -up Select "SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP...
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...). 1 Turn SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE on. INPUT SELECTOR TV TV, DVR, DVD, CD 2. INPUT SELECTOR FRONT FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUR BACK, SUB-WFR 1. INPUT SELECTOR SMALL NONE, SMALL, LARGE NO, YES 2. For SW (subwoofer), you can be output to the same apparent level as the front speakers. Change the setting. INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD DVR 1. Select the speaker. INPUT SELECTOR AUTO AUTO, ANALOG, DIGITAL, PCM FIX 2. INPUT SELECTOR 10 FEET 3 FEET 30 FEET 2. Subwoofer output is output with a HDMI connection, the video signal will not be output...
...). 1 Turn SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE on. INPUT SELECTOR TV TV, DVR, DVD, CD 2. INPUT SELECTOR FRONT FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUR BACK, SUB-WFR 1. INPUT SELECTOR SMALL NONE, SMALL, LARGE NO, YES 2. For SW (subwoofer), you can be output to the same apparent level as the front speakers. Change the setting. INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD DVR 1. Select the speaker. INPUT SELECTOR AUTO AUTO, ANALOG, DIGITAL, PCM FIX 2. INPUT SELECTOR 10 FEET 3 FEET 30 FEET 2. Subwoofer output is output with a HDMI connection, the video signal will not be output...
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... is selected, play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. Select the desired sound mode (á right) If SPEAKERS B is lit, only the CINEMA mode can still turn off ). JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. If 6.1CH DECODING is indicated by using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ . Using DTS NEO:6 Use DTS NEO:6 to turn the mode off "B". 5 Adjust the volume. When the input signal is (only when the input Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signal is 2-channel) or Dolby Digital Surround EX, "MOVIE" is set to off , play is...
... is selected, play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. Select the desired sound mode (á right) If SPEAKERS B is lit, only the CINEMA mode can still turn off ). JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. If 6.1CH DECODING is indicated by using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ . Using DTS NEO:6 Use DTS NEO:6 to turn the mode off "B". 5 Adjust the volume. When the input signal is (only when the input Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signal is 2-channel) or Dolby Digital Surround EX, "MOVIE" is set to off , play is...
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... on manually. If the unit does not automatically recognize Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES and output is dominant) and 5 listening to the surround speakers. You can adjust the sound field by music. C-IMG This adjustment helps you are selected in effect until you change input mode or turn off the unit. • To return to fix the center The default level is 3. To adjust the speaker level To adjust SFC effect LEVEL Select speaker channel. DIRECT NAVIGATOR w ENTER PLAY LIST q DISPLAY...
... on manually. If the unit does not automatically recognize Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES and output is dominant) and 5 listening to the surround speakers. You can adjust the sound field by music. C-IMG This adjustment helps you are selected in effect until you change input mode or turn off the unit. • To return to fix the center The default level is 3. To adjust the speaker level To adjust SFC effect LEVEL Select speaker channel. DIRECT NAVIGATOR w ENTER PLAY LIST q DISPLAY...
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... the signals have been established with a HDMI connection. [PHONES] Headphone jack Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/ 4") stereo • Avoid listening for example). [BI-AMP] Lights when the BI-AMP function is tuned. In standby mode, the unit is on. MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES [HQ SOUND MODE] Lights when using this mode the indicator lights. [MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] For selecting a re-master mode. BI-WIRE : Sound is output from speakers connected by Bi-wiring. [TUNED, ST, , MONO] Radio indicators TUNED: A station is activated. [% DIGITAL, % EX...
... the signals have been established with a HDMI connection. [PHONES] Headphone jack Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/ 4") stereo • Avoid listening for example). [BI-AMP] Lights when the BI-AMP function is tuned. In standby mode, the unit is on. MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES [HQ SOUND MODE] Lights when using this mode the indicator lights. [MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] For selecting a re-master mode. BI-WIRE : Sound is output from speakers connected by Bi-wiring. [TUNED, ST, , MONO] Radio indicators TUNED: A station is activated. [% DIGITAL, % EX...
SAXR70 User Guide
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... -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - These buttons light when you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE terminals. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4,3, VOLUME] To adjust the volume. [MUTING] To mute the volume. [HQ SOUND MODE] For turning on the HQ sound mode. [-TEST -SETUP] To start the speaker test signal or enter the on and SPEAKERS B is off "B". For multichannel play will be 2-channel only. Then press [A] so that "A" only comes on. • When input is DIGITAL The tape monitor cannot be used...
... -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - These buttons light when you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE terminals. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4,3, VOLUME] To adjust the volume. [MUTING] To mute the volume. [HQ SOUND MODE] For turning on the HQ sound mode. [-TEST -SETUP] To start the speaker test signal or enter the on and SPEAKERS B is off "B". For multichannel play will be 2-channel only. Then press [A] so that "A" only comes on. • When input is DIGITAL The tape monitor cannot be used...
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...the station frequency. PRESET: To select the preset channel. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR • To cancel, select "AUTO". INPUT SELECTOR 3. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. Select. INPUT SELECTOR TUNING MANUAL MANUAL PRESET 2 Change the settings. • To select INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change the volume, but noise will be reduced. 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3. Select "MODE A" or "MODE B". The radio Manual tuning TUNE 2 TUNE 1 MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
...the station frequency. PRESET: To select the preset channel. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR • To cancel, select "AUTO". INPUT SELECTOR 3. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. Select. INPUT SELECTOR TUNING MANUAL MANUAL PRESET 2 Change the settings. • To select INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change the volume, but noise will be reduced. 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3. Select "MODE A" or "MODE B". The radio Manual tuning TUNE 2 TUNE 1 MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
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... preset in the MONO mode. INPUT SELECTOR 2. INPUT SELECTOR 2 Presetting stations. (á below, "Automatic presetting" or "Manual presetting") 3 Select PRESET tuning mode. (á page 20, "Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode") 123 RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 456 CH CH 456 789 VOLUME 789 ENTER 0 >=10 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g h q TOP MENU e DIRECT MENU PLAY Selecting preset channels (On the remote control) CH or When using the numbered buttons To select a two digit number...
... preset in the MONO mode. INPUT SELECTOR 2. INPUT SELECTOR 2 Presetting stations. (á below, "Automatic presetting" or "Manual presetting") 3 Select PRESET tuning mode. (á page 20, "Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode") 123 RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 456 CH CH 456 789 VOLUME 789 ENTER 0 >=10 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g h q TOP MENU e DIRECT MENU PLAY Selecting preset channels (On the remote control) CH or When using the numbered buttons To select a two digit number...
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... treated as analog SPEAKERS A B BI-AMP stereo or PCM stereo sound. If the input signal is analog, the sampling frequency will be used in this occurs. When DTS FIX mode is on discs. Turn the setting off and the indicator will go out in the following cases. • When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio from a HDMI connection. Note • Before selecting [BI-WIRE], connect speakers designed for 2 seconds. • To cancel, perform the same operation again. BASS SYNTHESIZER •...
... treated as analog SPEAKERS A B BI-AMP stereo or PCM stereo sound. If the input signal is analog, the sampling frequency will be used in this occurs. When DTS FIX mode is on discs. Turn the setting off and the indicator will go out in the following cases. • When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio from a HDMI connection. Note • Before selecting [BI-WIRE], connect speakers designed for 2 seconds. • To cancel, perform the same operation again. BASS SYNTHESIZER •...
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... input signal is 2-channel while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. • When multi-source re-master is on . • When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. HQ sound mode MULTI REAR This mode ensures that sound with the surround speaker. Multi rear surround cannot be distorted if you turn HQ sound mode on . • When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. HQ SOUND MODE C.FOCUS • To cancel Press [CENTER FOCUS]. r TV VOL + HQ SOUND DVD RECORDER HELP MODE TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS...
... input signal is 2-channel while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. • When multi-source re-master is on . • When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. HQ sound mode MULTI REAR This mode ensures that sound with the surround speaker. Multi rear surround cannot be distorted if you turn HQ sound mode on . • When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. HQ SOUND MODE C.FOCUS • To cancel Press [CENTER FOCUS]. r TV VOL + HQ SOUND DVD RECORDER HELP MODE TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD -TEST SUBWOOFER -SETUP CENTER MULTI FOCUS...
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... is displayed. (Multi control menus and factory settings á page 28) Change the 2 settings. • To select INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change. Select. Turn the A/D attenuator on and input must be either analog or 2-channel PCM signals. INPUT SELECTOR A/D ATT 3. INPUT SELECTOR OFF OFF ON MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is 4. You can adjust the level of the bass and treble. • The STEREO mode must be output is played with Dolby Digital at night) maintaining audio clarity. Select. 2. DISABLE: For use as late at low volume...
... is displayed. (Multi control menus and factory settings á page 28) Change the 2 settings. • To select INPUT SELECTOR Turn to change. Select. Turn the A/D attenuator on and input must be either analog or 2-channel PCM signals. INPUT SELECTOR A/D ATT 3. INPUT SELECTOR OFF OFF ON MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is 4. You can adjust the level of the bass and treble. • The STEREO mode must be output is played with Dolby Digital at night) maintaining audio clarity. Select. 2. DISABLE: For use as late at low volume...
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... time using the HDMI connections for the unit will not be recorded. MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is recorded. • Some sources do not allow digital recording. Select. Select. The operation settings for the DVD player or DVD recorder To record, follow the method described below. However, any other components. INPUT SELECTOR OPTION 2. INPUT SELECTOR . LEVEL 3 • The brightness changes to select "EXIT". 2. OFF • To change . Other functions ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO...
... time using the HDMI connections for the unit will not be recorded. MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is recorded. • Some sources do not allow digital recording. Select. Select. The operation settings for the DVD player or DVD recorder To record, follow the method described below. However, any other components. INPUT SELECTOR OPTION 2. INPUT SELECTOR . LEVEL 3 • The brightness changes to select "EXIT". 2. OFF • To change . Other functions ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE 6.1CH DECODING BI-AMP S-VIDEO...
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... SFC. Sound is no DTS audio output. No sound. n Radio The radio cannot be possible due to PCM FIX. • Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on the DVD player or DVD recorder from the center, surround, or subwoofer speakers. Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is incompatible with the unit's copyright protection technology. • The unit has received a signal for this case, play may...
... SFC. Sound is no DTS audio output. No sound. n Radio The radio cannot be possible due to PCM FIX. • Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on the DVD player or DVD recorder from the center, surround, or subwoofer speakers. Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is incompatible with the unit's copyright protection technology. • The unit has received a signal for this case, play may...