Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.... You can also use of differences Model Feature DE545 CONTROL A1-II • SPEAKERS FRONT B • S-Video • TV/SAT OPTICAL IN • AC OUTLET • IMPEDANCE • SELECTOR DE445 SE501 Conventions • The instructions in this manual, the STRDE545 and the remote commander...Surround" are used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Notes • Running the demonstration will not appear. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. All rights reserved. To ...
.... You can also use of differences Model Feature DE545 CONTROL A1-II • SPEAKERS FRONT B • S-Video • TV/SAT OPTICAL IN • AC OUTLET • IMPEDANCE • SELECTOR DE445 SE501 Conventions • The instructions in this manual, the STRDE545 and the remote commander...Surround" are used for the STR-DE545, STR-DE445 and STR-SE501. Notes • Running the demonstration will not appear. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. All rights reserved. To ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect ... hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you...
... IN AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect ... hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to an outdoor antenna, ground it as horizontal as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting audio components ...
...connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for connecting audio components ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM...R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET...output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the components....
...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. 7 TV monitor Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) INPUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM...R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET...output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the components....
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...AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + SHIFT - TV or Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO ... the appropriate jacks on page 23) manually. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
...AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + SHIFT - TV or Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO ... the appropriate jacks on page 23) manually. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only.
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... described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)... Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. F. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 TUNING + SHIFT -...
... described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for the DVD/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)... Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. F. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 TUNING + SHIFT -...
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DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall ...to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied) (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Black Black CONTROL A1...
DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall ...to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Control A1 connecting cord (not supplied) (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Black Black CONTROL A1...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... stereo sources in surround sound. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13). Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony...
... stereo sources in surround sound. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 13). Hooking Up the Components CONTROL A1 hookup (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Jog dial: Use to select parameters after pressing the ...and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. ...
...TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Jog dial Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Jog dial: Use to select parameters after pressing the ...and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup...
... sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup...
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...insulation. To avoid damaging your speaker is output from a speaker other due to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table ...below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. When you turn on the back of the speaker.) If the nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver...
...insulation. To avoid damaging your speaker is output from a speaker other due to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table ...below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. When you turn on the back of the speaker.) If the nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES... • The video signal paired with the SET UP button are cleared. 15 Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on how to adjust each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. ...
...turn the power on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only). D. 2CH MODE I - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Performing initial setup operations Before you use your receiver for the first time, use your receiver for each setting, see "7 SPEAKERS selector" on . 1/u ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES... • The video signal paired with the SET UP button are cleared. 15 Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have hooked up the speakers and turned on how to adjust each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... if you choose MICRO SP. SP, you connect large speakers that follow. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as follows: Speakers Front Center Rear Woofer Settings Small Small Small Yes You ...to your room (etc.). If you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection. When placing rear speakers to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you ...
... if you choose MICRO SP. SP, you connect large speakers that follow. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as follows: Speakers Front Center Rear Woofer Settings Small Small Small Yes You ...to your room (etc.). If you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection. When placing rear speakers to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... level is distorted, or you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and ...speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you do not connect the center speaker, select "NO". On the other "LARGE" speaker. If there is set to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501...
... level is distorted, or you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and ...speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you do not connect the center speaker, select "NO". On the other "LARGE" speaker. If there is set to "SMALL". Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501...
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..., we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as other speakers. • In order to "NO". x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select ...setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound from your listening position, set to take full advantage of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not ...
..., we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as other speakers. • In order to "NO". x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select ...setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound from your listening position, set to take full advantage of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... test tone. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the rear speaker, press MENU to select the rear parameter. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered...
... test tone. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the rear speaker, press MENU to select the rear parameter. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that the connections were made via the front panel using the test tone. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to turn up the volume. D. 2CH MODE I - Changes of the center speaker... about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is not set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS ...words, in the following to verify that all the speakers using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is...
...STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that the connections were made via the front panel using the test tone. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to turn up the volume. D. 2CH MODE I - Changes of the center speaker... about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is not set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to the receiver (see "7 SPEAKERS ...words, in the following to verify that all the speakers using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a..." and "PHONES jack" on page 23). Check that all the cords are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to verify that is ...
...the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to the receiver correctly. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System There's no sound from a..." and "PHONES jack" on page 23). Check that all the cords are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to verify that is ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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.../ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage. 23 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of the currently selected component. Select To AUTO Give... change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING button Press to drive. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY ...
.../ TREBLE i + SET UP NAME ENTER BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - STR-DE445 only Press SPEAKERS button to get the correct soundstage. 23 TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE Location of the currently selected component. Select To AUTO Give... change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is muted. 7 SPEAKERS selector (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Press according to the front speakers you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 6 MUTING button Press to drive. 1 3 24 ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding... the function is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !... STUDIO sound effects. Front Panel Parts Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT ...
... BASS BOOST TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding... the function is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations !£ !... STUDIO sound effects. Front Panel Parts Description 98 !™ !¡ @º !§ !∞ ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT MODE VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT 5.1CH INPUT ...