Owner's Manual
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... proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the instructions found in the users manual, may result in this product to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Utilize power outlets that the cable ground shall be used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as indicated in the instructions contained in fire, electric shock...
... proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the instructions found in the users manual, may result in this product to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Utilize power outlets that the cable ground shall be used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as indicated in the instructions contained in fire, electric shock...
Owner's Manual
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... components 47 SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS 48 Adjusting the volume during playback 48 Using the test tone 48 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 22 Input modes and indications 24 Selecting a sound field program 25 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP 28 Understanding sound fields 28 Hi-Fi DSP programs 28 CINEMA-DSP 29 Sound design of CINEMA-DSP 29 CINEMA-DSP Programs 29 Sound field effects 31 TUNING 32 Presetting stations 33 Selecting a preset station 35 SLEEP TIMER 36 RECORDING 37 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 49 Changing parameter settings 49 Digital...
... components 47 SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS 48 Adjusting the volume during playback 48 Using the test tone 48 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 22 Input modes and indications 24 Selecting a sound field program 25 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP 28 Understanding sound fields 28 Hi-Fi DSP programs 28 CINEMA-DSP 29 Sound design of CINEMA-DSP 29 CINEMA-DSP Programs 29 Sound field effects 31 TUNING 32 Presetting stations 33 Selecting a preset station 35 SLEEP TIMER 36 RECORDING 37 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 49 Changing parameter settings 49 Digital...
Owner's Manual
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...DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner N 40-Station random access preset tuning N Automatic preset tuning N Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing) Other features N 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter N Set menu for optimizing this unit for your Audio/ Video system N Test tone generator for easier speaker balance adjustment N 6-channel external decoder input N Component video input/output capability N Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks N Sleep timer N Remote control with preset manufacturer codes N Zone B capability RX-V540 N S-video signal input...
...DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner N 40-Station random access preset tuning N Automatic preset tuning N Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing) Other features N 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter N Set menu for optimizing this unit for your Audio/ Video system N Test tone generator for easier speaker balance adjustment N 6-channel external decoder input N Component video input/output capability N Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks N Sleep timer N Remote control with preset manufacturer codes N Zone B capability RX-V540 N S-video signal input...
Owner's Manual
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Remote control CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR AMP ++ + TV VOL TV CH -- PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. marks on the batteries with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. If the remote control is cleared, insert new batteries, set up...
Remote control CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR AMP ++ + TV VOL TV CH -- PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. marks on the batteries with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. If the remote control is cleared, insert new batteries, set up...
Owner's Manual
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... and manual. 8 PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) Switches the function of all audio channels. q VOLUME Controls the output level of PRESET/TUNING l / h between FM and AM. 0 MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM) Stores the current station in memory. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 90 q STANDBY /ON INPUT RDS MODE/FREQ EON EDIT PTY SEEK MODE START SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO...
... and manual. 8 PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) Switches the function of all audio channels. q VOLUME Controls the output level of PRESET/TUNING l / h between FM and AM. 0 MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM) Stores the current station in memory. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 90 q STANDBY /ON INPUT RDS MODE/FREQ EON EDIT PTY SEEK MODE START SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO...
Owner's Manual
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...DTS SUR. 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE - q SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. w 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to operate the selected source component. 4 DSP program Select DSP programs when the remote control is in standby mode. 0 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. Press one of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group. 5 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 6 Multi control section Used to this unit) without changing...
...DTS SUR. 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE - q SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. w 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to operate the selected source component. 4 DSP program Select DSP programs when the remote control is in standby mode. 0 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. Press one of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group. 5 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 6 Multi control section Used to this unit) without changing...
Owner's Manual
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... you select a Hi-Fi DSP sound field program. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when headphones are in use. and Europe models only) The name(s) of speakers are adjusting or changing settings. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 12 3 4 5 67 8 ES MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL DIGITAL SILENT VCR V-AUX SP A B NIGHT HiFi DSP D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD PS PTY RT CT EON PTY HOLD STEREO AUTO TUNED MEMORY MUTE VOLUME...
... you select a Hi-Fi DSP sound field program. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when headphones are in use. and Europe models only) The name(s) of speakers are adjusting or changing settings. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 12 3 4 5 67 8 ES MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL DIGITAL SILENT VCR V-AUX SP A B NIGHT HiFi DSP D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD PS PTY RT CT EON PTY HOLD STEREO AUTO TUNED MEMORY MUTE VOLUME...
Owner's Manual
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... the sound from the AUDIO jacks. Note • Once you also need to connect your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and connect the video signal output jack on the component to ON on your video monitor using this unit COMPONENT VIDEO Input S VIDEO Output (MONITOR OUT) VIDEO Only when "V CONV." If the power is set to the VIDEO jack on this unit can be output through the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack by using "INPUT 1 I Connecting a DVD player/digital TV/cable TV Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on the set menu. 10 in "OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET" is...
... the sound from the AUDIO jacks. Note • Once you also need to connect your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and connect the video signal output jack on the component to ON on your video monitor using this unit COMPONENT VIDEO Input S VIDEO Output (MONITOR OUT) VIDEO Only when "V CONV." If the power is set to the VIDEO jack on this unit can be output through the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack by using "INPUT 1 I Connecting a DVD player/digital TV/cable TV Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on the set menu. 10 in "OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET" is...
Owner's Manual
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...) 3 DVD MAIN AUDIO R L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO DVD COMPORNENT VIDEO PR PB Y DVD A D-TV /CBL B D-TV /CBL MONITOR OUT TUNER IN VCR R OUT AM ANT 2 MD/CD-R SURROUND GND 1 MD/CD-R OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER 6CH INPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT 75Ω UNBAL. SUBWOOFER jack When using this jack in the listening A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals. Notes • The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is decoded are also directed to either of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1E BASS...
...) 3 DVD MAIN AUDIO R L VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO DVD COMPORNENT VIDEO PR PB Y DVD A D-TV /CBL B D-TV /CBL MONITOR OUT TUNER IN VCR R OUT AM ANT 2 MD/CD-R SURROUND GND 1 MD/CD-R OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER 6CH INPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT 75Ω UNBAL. SUBWOOFER jack When using this jack in the listening A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals. Notes • The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is decoded are also directed to either of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1E BASS...
Owner's Manual
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...rear panel of this unit's STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). Voltages are complete, turn on the power of this unit. 1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS SWITCHED INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO L AUDIO R L REAR CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR...
...rear panel of this unit's STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). Voltages are complete, turn on the power of this unit. 1 VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS SWITCHED INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO L AUDIO R L REAR CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR...
Owner's Manual
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... amplifier settings to enter into the BASIC menu. PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY 1 2 4,7 3,5 1 Press AMP. AMP 2 Press SET MENU. SELECT + 1 SETUP 4 Press u / d to change the display to the setting you want to use the more information. Using the basic menu Use the remote control to make adjustments. • Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel display, as shown here: PRESET/CH - SP LEVEL Adjusts the output levels of the room you are using. SELECT + Exit ↑ BASIC ↓↑ SOUND ↓↑ INPUT...
... amplifier settings to enter into the BASIC menu. PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY 1 2 4,7 3,5 1 Press AMP. AMP 2 Press SET MENU. SELECT + 1 SETUP 4 Press u / d to change the display to the setting you want to use the more information. Using the basic menu Use the remote control to make adjustments. • Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel display, as shown here: PRESET/CH - SP LEVEL Adjusts the output levels of the room you are using. SELECT + Exit ↑ BASIC ↓↑ SOUND ↓↑ INPUT...
Owner's Manual
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... Select YES if you have installed your speakers in your speaker configuration. Note • The unit outputs the test tone from the SETUP menu. Notes • The unit cycles the test tone around each speaker to use in . Press u / d to cycle through parameters 1 through 4, and j / i to select a speaker, then adjust the balance using j / i. PREPARATION Setting the unit to match your speaker system Follow the instructions below to set the amplifier output to check the speaker levels. Factory default settings...
... Select YES if you have installed your speakers in your speaker configuration. Note • The unit outputs the test tone from the SETUP menu. Notes • The unit cycles the test tone around each speaker to use in . Press u / d to cycle through parameters 1 through 4, and j / i to select a speaker, then adjust the balance using j / i. PREPARATION Setting the unit to match your speaker system Follow the instructions below to set the amplifier output to check the speaker levels. Factory default settings...
Owner's Manual
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... station on the remote control. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the MUTE remote control. CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX VCR VCR2/DVR A I Night listening mode This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the volume of the sound field programs. • The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights when the unit is displayed digitally. Press NIGHT on the front panel display. Example: -70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to view images from a video source...
... station on the remote control. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the MUTE remote control. CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX VCR VCR2/DVR A I Night listening mode This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the volume of the sound field programs. • The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights when the unit is displayed digitally. Press NIGHT on the front panel display. Example: -70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to view images from a video source...
Owner's Manual
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...output sound as 2-channel stereo from "DTS-decoding" mode to PCM digital signal input mode. INPUT MODE Front panel VCR V-AUX D-TV/CBL SP A DVD DVD MD/CD-R TUNER AUTO CD VOLUME LR Input mode AUTO: DTS: ANALOG: In this mode, the input signal is selected automatically as follows: 1) Digital signal 2) Analog signal In this unit and the player. • If you play a normal PCM source immediately, change the input mode back to AUTO. - Note the following when a digital signal with DTS are selected, even the unit is receiving digital signals at the same time. You can select...
...output sound as 2-channel stereo from "DTS-decoding" mode to PCM digital signal input mode. INPUT MODE Front panel VCR V-AUX D-TV/CBL SP A DVD DVD MD/CD-R TUNER AUTO CD VOLUME LR Input mode AUTO: DTS: ANALOG: In this mode, the input signal is selected automatically as follows: 1) Digital signal 2) Analog signal In this unit and the player. • If you play a normal PCM source immediately, change the input mode back to AUTO. - Note the following when a digital signal with DTS are selected, even the unit is receiving digital signals at the same time. You can select...
Owner's Manual
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... room affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections in memory and automatically selects them when you turn on the power again. • If the unit receives a Dolby Digital or DTS signal when the input mode is set this unit. VOLUME - INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO L AUDIO R PLAYBACK 3 After selecting the desired program, press the same...
... room affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections in memory and automatically selects them when you turn on the power again. • If the unit receives a Dolby Digital or DTS signal when the input mode is set this unit. VOLUME - INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VOLUME VIDEO AUX VIDEO L AUDIO R PLAYBACK 3 After selecting the desired program, press the same...
Owner's Manual
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... test tone. • When this item is set menu items • Center, rear speakers, rear center, and subwoofer levels • DSP program parameters Notes • When this item is not in the S-video format. Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to protect the following features: • All set to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to settings on /off the conversion of the front panel display...
... test tone. • When this item is set menu items • Center, rear speakers, rear center, and subwoofer levels • DSP program parameters Notes • When this item is not in the S-video format. Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to protect the following features: • All set to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to settings on /off the conversion of the front panel display...
Owner's Manual
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... connected to controlling this unit, the remote control can be used to control this unit The shaded areas below can operate other components, set up to control this unit when the AMP mode is selected. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR AMP ++ + TV VOL TV CH - +- REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to this unit. Control area I Controlling other manufacturers. VOLUME - SELECT + TEST RETURN AUDIO DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO Component control...
... connected to controlling this unit, the remote control can be used to control this unit The shaded areas below can operate other components, set up to control this unit when the AMP mode is selected. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR AMP ++ + TV VOL TV CH - +- REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to this unit. Control area I Controlling other manufacturers. VOLUME - SELECT + TEST RETURN AUDIO DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO Component control...
Owner's Manual
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... THEATER THEATER 1 THEATER 2 6 7 8 /DTS SUR. 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER EFFECT The TRANSMIT indicator flashes twice. REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the manufacturer code You can control other components by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. Component control (buttons) CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX VCR # ## Component category Manufacturer Code (Library) CD MD TUNER DVD - - - - - CODE SET TRANSMIT Clearing setup manufacturer codes I Clearing setup manufacturer code for the component control 1 Press an input selector button or #/## to select the component...
... THEATER THEATER 1 THEATER 2 6 7 8 /DTS SUR. 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER EFFECT The TRANSMIT indicator flashes twice. REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the manufacturer code You can control other components by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. Component control (buttons) CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX VCR # ## Component category Manufacturer Code (Library) CD MD TUNER DVD - - - - - CODE SET TRANSMIT Clearing setup manufacturer codes I Clearing setup manufacturer code for the component control 1 Press an input selector button or #/## to select the component...
Owner's Manual
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... mute *2TV input Preset stations (1-8) Preset up in the both D-TV/CBL and ## areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/CBL area. *3 These buttons can operate your component in the remote control. Once you have set in VCR. 47 English TV CH - PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO w e r ADVANCED OPERATION DVD player VCR TV, digital/cable TV CD player CD/MD recorder Tuner 1 AV POWER 2 TV POWER 3 TV...
... mute *2TV input Preset stations (1-8) Preset up in the both D-TV/CBL and ## areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/CBL area. *3 These buttons can operate your component in the remote control. Once you have set in VCR. 47 English TV CH - PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO w e r ADVANCED OPERATION DVD player VCR TV, digital/cable TV CD player CD/MD recorder Tuner 1 AV POWER 2 TV POWER 3 TV...
Owner's Manual
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...;TEST REAR CNTR(rear center)→TEST L SUR.(rear L)→TEST SUBWOOFER(subwoofer)→..... (Press u to cycle the speakers in "BASIC 1 SETUP". PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY 1 3 4 1 Press AMP. 2 Press TEST. The test tone halts. If this time to select a speaker. 3 Press j / i to set speaker levels so that the volume from each time you select "BASIC 1 SETUP" in the set menu and then select "SET", speaker levels change in "BASIC 1 SETUP". JAZZ CLUB CONCERT TAINMENT 2 3 4 MUSIC VIDEO 5 TV MOVIE MOVIE THEATER THEATER 1 THEATER...
...;TEST REAR CNTR(rear center)→TEST L SUR.(rear L)→TEST SUBWOOFER(subwoofer)→..... (Press u to cycle the speakers in "BASIC 1 SETUP". PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY 1 3 4 1 Press AMP. 2 Press TEST. The test tone halts. If this time to select a speaker. 3 Press j / i to set speaker levels so that the volume from each time you select "BASIC 1 SETUP" in the set menu and then select "SET", speaker levels change in "BASIC 1 SETUP". JAZZ CLUB CONCERT TAINMENT 2 3 4 MUSIC VIDEO 5 TV MOVIE MOVIE THEATER THEATER 1 THEATER...
