Operating Instructions
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...2: Connecting speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........18 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Selecting the speaker system 26 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 27 8: Adjusting the speaker levels... Navigating through menus 34 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 38 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 39 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 39 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........41 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........41 Settings for the...
...2: Connecting speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........18 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Selecting the speaker system 26 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 27 8: Adjusting the speaker levels... Navigating through menus 34 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 38 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 39 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 39 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........41 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........41 Settings for the...
Operating Instructions
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M A.F.D. Name Function R VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV IN video game (page 23, 31). Name Function F DISPLAY Press to high quality analog sound (page 52). I DIRECT Press to listen to select information displayed on the display (page 59, 62). N 2CH Press to a headphone (page 68). ... the Auto Calibration function (page 27). jacks S AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to select the tuning mode (page 54, 57, 72). J MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to scan a station (page 54, 57). Press to the...
M A.F.D. Name Function R VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV IN video game (page 23, 31). Name Function F DISPLAY Press to high quality analog sound (page 52). I DIRECT Press to listen to select information displayed on the display (page 59, 62). N 2CH Press to a headphone (page 68). ... the Auto Calibration function (page 27). jacks S AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to select the tuning mode (page 54, 57, 72). J MULTI CH IN Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to scan a station (page 54, 57). Press to the...
Operating Instructions
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.... "; However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver is activated (page 48). Lights up according to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. About the indicators on the display Getting ...Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. DIGITAL EX"...
.... "; However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver is activated (page 48). Lights up according to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. About the indicators on the display Getting ...Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. DIGITAL EX"...
Operating Instructions
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... compression is activated. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Lights up when the sleep timer is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see...Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is activated (page 63). Lights up when using the receiver to "OPT IN" (page 60). Lights up when ANALOG ...
... compression is activated. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Lights up when the sleep timer is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see...Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is activated (page 63). Lights up when using the receiver to "OPT IN" (page 60). Lights up when ANALOG ...
Operating Instructions
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... section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT...R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
... section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT...R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
Operating Instructions
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...multidisc changer only). Press to adjust the volume level of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time. search tracks in recording standby.) x Press to stop...DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. (Also starts recording with orange printing. preset channels of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use...sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). E DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast. C AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver...
...multidisc changer only). Press to adjust the volume level of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time. search tracks in recording standby.) x Press to stop...DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. (Also starts recording with orange printing. preset channels of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use...sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). E DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast. C AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of DVD software recorded sound...
... receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of DVD software recorded sound...
Operating Instructions
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... "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 26). You can select the front speakers you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 2: Connecting speakers G F C A B SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + - + -
... "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 26). You can select the front speakers you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 2: Connecting speakers G F C A B SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT...-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + - + -
Operating Instructions
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... deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Digital Analog L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN High quality sound 15GB This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. Refer to the jacks of your components. Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components How...
... deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Digital Analog L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN High quality sound 15GB This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. Refer to the jacks of your components. Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components How...
Operating Instructions
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... If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using...
... If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using...
Operating Instructions
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... in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO and SYSTEM menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations...receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. After "CLEARING" appears on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. The following procedure. R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet Note Install this operation. 1,2 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL...
... in the LEVEL, TONE, SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO and SYSTEM menus. • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations...receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. After "CLEARING" appears on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. The following procedure. R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet Note Install this operation. 1,2 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions
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...TV VOL MASTER VOL g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH - 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display. 2 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 3 Press control button V/v...repeatedly to select "T. TV CH + PRESET - Note The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is output from each speaker. TONE Y". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-...
...TV VOL MASTER VOL g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH - 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the display. 2 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 3 Press control button V/v...repeatedly to select "T. TV CH + PRESET - Note The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is output from each speaker. TONE Y". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-...
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...1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3] Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE] MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/ TAPE...*] Component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. To mute the sound Press MUTING. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. CLEAR DISPLAY G DUAL MONO ...
...1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3] Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE] MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/ TAPE...*] Component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. To mute the sound Press MUTING. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. CLEAR DISPLAY G DUAL MONO ...
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... 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press...
... 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Refer to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... up properly. Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD is connected to suit the movie/music. Refer to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press DVD. TUNING + m H M TV X x 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR...
... up properly. Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD is connected to suit the movie/music. Refer to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press DVD. TUNING + m H M TV X x 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR...
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...., A.F.D. AUTO HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT for : PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX TUNER, MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6 SA-CD/CD, CIN, NEO6 MUS, MULTI ST., MD/TAPE; STD continued 35GB RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL...
...., A.F.D. AUTO HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT for : PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX TUNER, MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6 SA-CD/CD, CIN, NEO6 MUS, MULTI ST., MD/TAPE; STD continued 35GB RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL...
Operating Instructions
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...COMP. MAX" setting. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of the sound track. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • COMP. LEVEL menu parameters x T. Therefore, we recommend using the ...SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. STD The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. "COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. STD" is the standard ...
...COMP. MAX" setting. Select "1-LEVEL" in the Dolby Digital signal. For details, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of the sound track. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • COMP. LEVEL menu parameters x T. Therefore, we recommend using the ...SL LVL (Surround left and right speakers. STD The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to all sound fields. "COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. STD" is the standard ...
Operating Instructions
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... SUR menu parameters x S.F. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA...back decoding mode. MIN The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). Amplifier Operations Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the menus" ...
... SUR menu parameters x S.F. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for the SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA...back decoding mode. MIN The surround effect is selected (Sound Field Link). Amplifier Operations Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the menus" ...
Operating Instructions
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...However, this case, select "SB ON". • You can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix 6.1c) DTS Matrix decoding DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete 6.1d) DTS Discrete decoding x SB ON To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output... Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you distinguish Surround EX films. c)Software encoded with both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals. Some discs have no sound from the surround back speaker in movie theaters.
...However, this case, select "SB ON". • You can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix 6.1c) DTS Matrix decoding DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete 6.1d) DTS Discrete decoding x SB ON To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output... Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you distinguish Surround EX films. c)Software encoded with both DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals. Some discs have no sound from the surround back speaker in movie theaters.
Operating Instructions
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... decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page...However, when other signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 35). Select "4-TUNER" in...
... decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is interrupted when playback starts, set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page...However, when other signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). AUTO" and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is broadcast in stereo. • FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the menus" (page 35). Select "4-TUNER" in...