Owner's Manual
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... Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz q Digital Sound Field Processor q Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder q Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP) q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) q Video Signal Input/Output Capability q SLEEP Timer q Remote Control Capability DSP-A592 only q BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing Bass Response q 6-Channel Discrete Input Terminals for selecting this YAMAHA AV Amplifier...
... Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz q Digital Sound Field Processor q Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder q Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP) q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) q Video Signal Input/Output Capability q SLEEP Timer q Remote Control Capability DSP-A592 only q BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing Bass Response q 6-Channel Discrete Input Terminals for selecting this YAMAHA AV Amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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... voltage selector on the rear of this Owner's Manual in a live socket outlet. Install this manual carefully. Never pull the wires themselves. 5. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is rated to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be cut off . Serial No.: The serial number is connected to the wall outlet...
... voltage selector on the rear of this Owner's Manual in a live socket outlet. Install this manual carefully. Never pull the wires themselves. 5. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is rated to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be cut off . Serial No.: The serial number is connected to the wall outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into a wide range of a live music so good? Follow the instructions in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder. Today's advanced sound reproduction technology lets you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of venues such as that makes live concert. By using the built-in this manual carefully when setting up your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker...
... Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into a wide range of a live music so good? Follow the instructions in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder. Today's advanced sound reproduction technology lets you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of venues such as that makes live concert. By using the built-in this manual carefully when setting up your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... center sounds (dialog etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from your normal stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus the effect sounds. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 5-Speaker Configuration This configuration is output from the center speaker and the ambience will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your present stereo system. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use with a 5 speaker configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO...
... center sounds (dialog etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from your normal stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus the effect sounds. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 5-Speaker Configuration This configuration is output from the center speaker and the ambience will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your present stereo system. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use with a 5 speaker configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO...
Owner's Manual
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... components to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit. English DSP-A492 Turntable Monitor TV Video cassette recorder TV/Satellite tuner OUTPUT GND VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2 * GND VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT DVD/LD IN VCR OUT TV/DBS PHONO TAPE TAPE REC PB ( MD ) OUT 34 DVD/LD IN VCR OUT AUDIO SIGNAL TV/DBS l0dB 0dB MAIN LEVEL 1 CD 2 TUNER See page 13. (Europe model) REAR CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR CENTER...
... components to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit. English DSP-A492 Turntable Monitor TV Video cassette recorder TV/Satellite tuner OUTPUT GND VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2 * GND VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT DVD/LD IN VCR OUT TV/DBS PHONO TAPE TAPE REC PB ( MD ) OUT 34 DVD/LD IN VCR OUT AUDIO SIGNAL TV/DBS l0dB 0dB MAIN LEVEL 1 CD 2 TUNER See page 13. (Europe model) REAR CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR CENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... owner's manual for the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit. 11 To record a source played on the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit. (For details, refer to the SUBWOOFER input terminal of this unit. 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit DIGITAL IN GND 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR VCR OUT IN OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT DVD/LD TV/DBS VIDEO AUDIO SIGNAL VCR IN OUT 1 2 3 TAPE PB 4 REC OUT PHONO...
... owner's manual for the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit. 11 To record a source played on the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit. (For details, refer to the SUBWOOFER input terminal of this unit. 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit DIGITAL IN GND 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR VCR OUT IN OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT DVD/LD TV/DBS VIDEO AUDIO SIGNAL VCR IN OUT 1 2 3 TAPE PB 4 REC OUT PHONO...
Owner's Manual
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... INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. A MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND) SUB WOOFER OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER DUAL:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER DUAL:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER Main speakers B A Left See the B B next MAIN l l0dB 0dB MAIN LEVEL page. SPEAKERS Right Main speakers A DSP-A492 Rear speaker Subwoofer system Rear speaker Right Left Center speaker...
... INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. A MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND) SUB WOOFER OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER DUAL:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER DUAL:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER Main speakers B A Left See the B B next MAIN l l0dB 0dB MAIN LEVEL page. SPEAKERS Right Main speakers A DSP-A492 Rear speaker Subwoofer system Rear speaker Right Left Center speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them on a subwoofer connection: You may wish to add a subwoofer to "0 dB". MAIN LEVEL switch Normally set to reinforce low frequencies. If you cannot place the center speaker on the rear of this unit. DSP-A592 DSP-A492 REAR (SURROUND) CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE REAR CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE Center speakers Center speakers How to Connect: Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative...
... not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them on a subwoofer connection: You may wish to add a subwoofer to "0 dB". MAIN LEVEL switch Normally set to reinforce low frequencies. If you cannot place the center speaker on the rear of this unit. DSP-A592 DSP-A492 REAR (SURROUND) CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE REAR CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE Center speakers Center speakers How to Connect: Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you use two center speakers, the impedance of this terminal. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal This terminal is no connection to this unit is for driving a subwoofer. If you use of an amplifier for center channel line output. There is for connecting with the input terminal of VOLUME control on the front panel or VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter. OUTPUT terminals (for driving speakers with external amplifiers) DSP-A592 MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND) DSP-A492 OUTPUT CENTER SUB WOOFER OUTPUT SUB WOOFER MAIN OUTPUT terminals DSP-A592 only...
.... If you use two center speakers, the impedance of this terminal. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal This terminal is no connection to this unit is for driving a subwoofer. If you use of an amplifier for center channel line output. There is for connecting with the input terminal of VOLUME control on the front panel or VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter. OUTPUT terminals (for driving speakers with external amplifiers) DSP-A592 MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND) DSP-A492 OUTPUT CENTER SUB WOOFER OUTPUT SUB WOOFER MAIN OUTPUT terminals DSP-A592 only...
Owner's Manual
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... the sound from the remote control transmitter. 4 Display panel Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for sound imbalance caused by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/- If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal, connect it again to raise or lower the volume level. 8 PHONES jack When you do not have a subwoofer, the use of selected program lights up on /off . 2 Standby mode indicator While the power is selected, pressing this button switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals...
... the sound from the remote control transmitter. 4 Display panel Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for sound imbalance caused by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/- If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal, connect it again to raise or lower the volume level. 8 PHONES jack When you do not have a subwoofer, the use of selected program lights up on /off . 2 Standby mode indicator While the power is selected, pressing this button switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals...
Owner's Manual
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... of a selected center channel mode lights up only when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is selected. 4 EFFECT OFF indicator RX-V592RDS only Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MONITOR button. 6 DSP program indicators The name of a selected DSP program lights up when the builtin digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on . TAPE MON indicator DSP-A492 Lights up if...
... of a selected center channel mode lights up only when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is selected. 4 EFFECT OFF indicator RX-V592RDS only Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MONITOR button. 6 DSP program indicators The name of a selected DSP program lights up when the builtin digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on . TAPE MON indicator DSP-A492 Lights up if...
Owner's Manual
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...A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 9 8 7 6 2 5 1 1 2 3 3 4 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - DSP-A592 DSP-A492 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF V-AUX VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD 2CH/6CH DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - If the CD player, tuner and tape deck connected to control all the most commonly used functions of each component. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER...
...A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 9 8 7 6 2 5 1 1 2 3 3 4 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - DSP-A592 DSP-A492 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF V-AUX VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD 2CH/6CH DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - If the CD player, tuner and tape deck connected to control all the most commonly used functions of each component. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER...
Owner's Manual
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... on/off the digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder). 9 TEST key Used for details.) 4 POWER key Turns the power on the front panel is selected, pressing this key switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/- Select the item which you want to compact disc changer. 19 English For Control of this key is pressed. keys DSP-A592 Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level (REAR), center channel output level (CENTER) and the output level to the 6CH...
... on/off the digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder). 9 TEST key Used for details.) 4 POWER key Turns the power on the front panel is selected, pressing this key switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/- Select the item which you want to compact disc changer. 19 English For Control of this key is pressed. keys DSP-A592 Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level (REAR), center channel output level (CENTER) and the output level to the 6CH...
Owner's Manual
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...TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 5 DSP-A492 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 4 BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R DSP-A592 only BASS EXTENSION ON OFF Set to the "0" position. Set to the "∞" position. 2 Turn the power on. This is performed, the sound output...
...TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 5 DSP-A492 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 4 BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R DSP-A592 only BASS EXTENSION ON OFF Set to the "0" position. Set to the "∞" position. 2 Turn the power on. This is performed, the sound output...
Owner's Manual
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... you use a center speaker that the effect sound output level of each . In this mode when you select a center channel output mode, note the following. VOLUME CENTER MODE NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM On the feature of the left and right main speakers. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - The display changes as the main speakers. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 6 Select...
... you use a center speaker that the effect sound output level of each . In this mode when you select a center channel output mode, note the following. VOLUME CENTER MODE NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM On the feature of the left and right main speakers. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - The display changes as the main speakers. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 6 Select...
Owner's Manual
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... panel to achieve proper balance. q If there is in this mode, the center sound is automatically output from the center and rear speakers, you may also use external power amplifiers, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting the MAIN LEVEL switch on the remote control transmitter) only. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 10 9 DSP-A492 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - 9 DSP-A592 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR...
... panel to achieve proper balance. q If there is in this mode, the center sound is automatically output from the center and rear speakers, you may also use external power amplifiers, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting the MAIN LEVEL switch on the remote control transmitter) only. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 10 9 DSP-A492 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - 9 DSP-A592 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR...
Owner's Manual
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... the display. Your speaker system must include a center speaker. 2. To cancel it , press the 2CH/6CH button again or select another input source. For details, refer to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. When you play a video source, its video image will input no signal to this unit. To cancel it, press TAPE (MD) MONITOR again so that "TAPE MONITOR" is connected to the owner's manual for reproducing discrete signals with Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded: 1. DSP...
... the display. Your speaker system must include a center speaker. 2. To cancel it , press the 2CH/6CH button again or select another input source. For details, refer to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. When you play a video source, its video image will input no signal to this unit. To cancel it, press TAPE (MD) MONITOR again so that "TAPE MONITOR" is connected to the owner's manual for reproducing discrete signals with Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded: 1. DSP...
Owner's Manual
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... "TAPE MONITOR" lights up to confirm the input source. English TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 14 2 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 1 Select the source to be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. TUNER PHONO CD 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up on the display. DSP-A492 If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded. Signals input to...
... "TAPE MONITOR" lights up to confirm the input source. English TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 14 2 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 1 Select the source to be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. TUNER PHONO CD 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up on the display. DSP-A492 If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded. Signals input to...
Owner's Manual
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... So, when you select a program, it is in "BASIC OPERATIONS" on and selects the corresponding program directly. q If you prefer to individual input sources. PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE DSP-A592 DSP-A492 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC The selected program name is heard only from the center speaker. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 2 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - Sound is shown on the...
... So, when you select a program, it is in "BASIC OPERATIONS" on and selects the corresponding program directly. q If you prefer to individual input sources. PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE DSP-A592 DSP-A492 PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC The selected program name is heard only from the center speaker. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 2 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - Sound is shown on the...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear speakers is set properly. The sound output level to the center speaker is set to the compact disc player or cassette deck that are too weak. The batteries of the main unit. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be connected to the ON position. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Secure the connections. Turn the power to the center speaker. Select another program suitable for help. Raise the sound output level to the component on the rear panel...
... the rear speakers is set properly. The sound output level to the center speaker is set to the compact disc player or cassette deck that are too weak. The batteries of the main unit. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be connected to the ON position. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Secure the connections. Turn the power to the center speaker. Select another program suitable for help. Raise the sound output level to the component on the rear panel...