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...XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 66). XM jack Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 34). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN...IN IN Y VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS CENTER 75 6 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects ...
...XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 66). XM jack Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 34). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN...IN IN Y VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS CENTER 75 6 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects ...
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... Red (R) Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to jack subwoofer (page 16). ql qk qj qh O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - with an analog audio jack.../OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a TV (page 18). RM-AAP023 wh wg wf wd ws wa ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV 9...
... Red (R) Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to jack subwoofer (page 16). ql qk qj qh O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - with an analog audio jack.../OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to a TV (page 18). RM-AAP023 wh wg wf wd ws wa ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV 9...
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... a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (... 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 subwoofer (5.1 channel).
... a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (... 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 subwoofer (5.1 channel).
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Getting Started Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system, the angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 15US
Getting Started Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system, the angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 15US
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... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS 13/32 in. (10 mm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa) B CENTER B A C A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not...
... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS 13/32 in. (10 mm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa) B CENTER B A C A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not...
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...the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals. 17US You can select the front speakers you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on , it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. Note Before connecting the AC power cord (mains ... standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. c)When you want to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. b)If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to on the receiver (page 39). If the auto standby function is set to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals...
...the level of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals. 17US You can select the front speakers you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on , it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. Note Before connecting the AC power cord (mains ... standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. c)When you want to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. b)If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to on the receiver (page 39). If the auto standby function is set to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals...
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...can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals... AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Optical digital cord (not supplied...) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to a TV. Connect audio and video...
...can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals... AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Optical digital cord (not supplied...) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to a TV. Connect audio and video...
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...DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)... jack The following illustration shows how to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
...DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)... jack The following illustration shows how to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
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...DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied... CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to any audio output jacks. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is...
...DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied... CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to any audio output jacks. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is...
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... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A A Turntable Super Audio CD player, CD player A Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • If your...
... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A A Turntable Super Audio CD player, CD player A Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • If your...
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...audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. • The receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up -converted as HDMI signals...L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. continued 25US Getting Started Connecting components with an HDMI...
...audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. • The receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up -converted as HDMI signals...L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. continued 25US Getting Started Connecting components with an HDMI...
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... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video...
... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video...
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... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) Tip The...
... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) Tip The...
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... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video...
... SAT DVD BD VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video...
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... IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) L AUDIO R Camcorder, video game C A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not...
... IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) L AUDIO R Camcorder, video game C A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not...
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... PB/ VIDEO VIDEO CB OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN L L AUDIO OUT PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L CENTER R R VIDEO 1 R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUN Output Signals SURRO R R FRON FRON R B C SPEAKERS A B C B OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack HDMI IN A f VIDEO IN B a...type of the input signal is equipped with a function for conversion of images. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration below. • Video signals can be output as HDMI ...
... PB/ VIDEO VIDEO CB OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN L L AUDIO OUT PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L CENTER R R VIDEO 1 R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUN Output Signals SURRO R R FRON FRON R B C SPEAKERS A B C B OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack HDMI IN A f VIDEO IN B a...type of the input signal is equipped with a function for conversion of images. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration below. • Video signals can be output as HDMI ...
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... L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (... and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire...
... L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (... and FM wire antenna (aerial). Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire...
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...optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Headphones are using, the setup distance value may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the measurement, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your ears. Place the ... connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set to off . Doing so may be adjusted. ON/STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR...
...optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Headphones are using, the setup distance value may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the measurement, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your ears. Place the ... connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set to off . Doing so may be adjusted. ON/STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR...
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...Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is quiet enough to perform the measurement in all environments. Error Code 33 • None of a subwoofer cannot be performed in a quiet environment. You may be measured. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is set to others and ...perform the Auto Calibration again. Warning 42 The volume of the receiver is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and...
...Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is quiet enough to perform the measurement in all environments. Error Code 33 • None of a subwoofer cannot be performed in a quiet environment. You may be measured. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is set to others and ...perform the Auto Calibration again. Warning 42 The volume of the receiver is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and...
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...D.TUNING x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING MUTING 3 BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE 1 Press one of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you want. Playback Selecting a component SHIFT TV AMP 1 2... more precisely On the Auto Calibration settings menu, then press . • Position You can register three patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the receiver. 44US appears. 2 Press B/b to select "Yes", then press . 3 The measurement starts in five seconds. Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 When ...
...D.TUNING x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING MUTING 3 BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE 1 Press one of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you want. Playback Selecting a component SHIFT TV AMP 1 2... more precisely On the Auto Calibration settings menu, then press . • Position You can register three patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the receiver. 44US appears. 2 Press B/b to select "Yes", then press . 3 The measurement starts in five seconds. Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 When ...