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... Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app 26 Connecting to a network 26 Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS 39 Listening to Internet radio 40 Playing back music with AirPlay 41 Playing back music stored on mobile devices 42 SETTINGS Settings 43 Setup menu...43 Configuring 4K video mode 51 Updating the unit's firmware 52 Initializing the unit 53 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 54 Pairing the center unit and subwoofer 62 Specifications 63 About this manual...
... Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app 26 Connecting to a network 26 Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS 39 Listening to Internet radio 40 Playing back music with AirPlay 41 Playing back music stored on mobile devices 42 SETTINGS Settings 43 Setup menu...43 Configuring 4K video mode 51 Updating the unit's firmware 52 Initializing the unit 53 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 54 Pairing the center unit and subwoofer 62 Specifications 63 About this manual...
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... be used , this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred to Internet radio stations and many kinds of 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video supported Enjoy high-resolution video from a cable or satellite set-top box, or a BD/DVD player. Search for mobile devices*, MusicCast CONTROLLER, allows you to distribute content to perform such tasks as selecting the input source and adjusting volume. See the "MusicCast Setup Guide", or...
... be used , this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred to Internet radio stations and many kinds of 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video supported Enjoy high-resolution video from a cable or satellite set-top box, or a BD/DVD player. Search for mobile devices*, MusicCast CONTROLLER, allows you to distribute content to perform such tasks as selecting the input source and adjusting volume. See the "MusicCast Setup Guide", or...
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... to unmute (p. 20). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p. 20). 6 (power) key Turn on or off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p. 50). 7 Remote control sensors Receive infrared signals from the remote control of the unit (p. 3) or TV's remote control (p. 10). Part names and functions Center unit (front panel/top panel) 1 STATUS TV HDMI1 COAXIAL ANALOG BLUETOOTH SURROUND HDMI2 NET 87 9 7 2 34 5 6 CONNECT Keys are located in -line indicators are used for explanation as necessary...
... to unmute (p. 20). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p. 20). 6 (power) key Turn on or off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p. 50). 7 Remote control sensors Receive infrared signals from the remote control of the unit (p. 3) or TV's remote control (p. 10). Part names and functions Center unit (front panel/top panel) 1 STATUS TV HDMI1 COAXIAL ANALOG BLUETOOTH SURROUND HDMI2 NET 87 9 7 2 34 5 6 CONNECT Keys are located in -line indicators are used for explanation as necessary...
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Center unit (rear panel) 1 2 3 4 OUT (ARC) HDMI IN 1 IN 2 56 7 8 90 A R L TV COAXIAL NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR UPDATE ONLY 1 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p. 14). 2 TV remote repeater Used to transmit signals from the TV's remote control, received by the unit's remote control sensor, to the TV (p. 10). 3 HDMI OUT (ARC) jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p. 12). 4 HDMI IN 1 and 2 jacks For connecting HDMI-compatible playback devices such as a BD/DVD player, a satellite...
Center unit (rear panel) 1 2 3 4 OUT (ARC) HDMI IN 1 IN 2 56 7 8 90 A R L TV COAXIAL NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR UPDATE ONLY 1 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p. 14). 2 TV remote repeater Used to transmit signals from the TV's remote control, received by the unit's remote control sensor, to the TV (p. 10). 3 HDMI OUT (ARC) jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p. 12). 4 HDMI IN 1 and 2 jacks For connecting HDMI-compatible playback devices such as a BD/DVD player, a satellite...
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... an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an optical digital audio cable. HINT • Use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable. PREPARATION ➤ Connecting the unit En 12 For playback of the plug Center unit (rear) TV When connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), enable the HDMI control function (p. 46). In order for the unit to play 4K (4:4:4) video content, set "4K MODE" to the TV. If, however, the TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), TV audio signals can be output...
... an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an optical digital audio cable. HINT • Use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable. PREPARATION ➤ Connecting the unit En 12 For playback of the plug Center unit (rear) TV When connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), enable the HDMI control function (p. 46). In order for the unit to play 4K (4:4:4) video content, set "4K MODE" to the TV. If, however, the TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), TV audio signals can be output...
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... -screen instructions to use an iOS device (iPhone, etc.) to connect the unit to exit the setup menu. Screen displayed on a TV when the unit is turned on When the unit is turned on for menu display 1 Turn the unit and TV on. 2 Switch the TV's input to display video input from this screen, and then refer to a router via its NETWORK jack (wired connection). Connecting the unit to a wireless network is simpler when the MusicCast CONTROLLER...
... -screen instructions to use an iOS device (iPhone, etc.) to connect the unit to exit the setup menu. Screen displayed on a TV when the unit is turned on When the unit is turned on for menu display 1 Turn the unit and TV on. 2 Switch the TV's input to display video input from this screen, and then refer to a router via its NETWORK jack (wired connection). Connecting the unit to a wireless network is simpler when the MusicCast CONTROLLER...
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... "HDMI control function" to "ON". • Set audio output to the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack using the ARC function or TV jack. - Turn on/off . Examples - When a TV program is selected on your TV, select "Link setting" ➔ "HDMI control setting", then set to the unit via the TV remote control 1. Examples of TV settings • From the setup menu on the TV, the unit's audio input source is switched to any option other than TV. When a BD/DVD player is connected...
... "HDMI control function" to "ON". • Set audio output to the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack using the ARC function or TV jack. - Turn on/off . Examples - When a TV program is selected on your TV, select "Link setting" ➔ "HDMI control setting", then set to the unit via the TV remote control 1. Examples of TV settings • From the setup menu on the TV, the unit's audio input source is switched to any option other than TV. When a BD/DVD player is connected...
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.... Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS) WAN LAN Modem Router Mobile device PC Network cable NETWORK HINT • If the unit is already connected to a wireless network and you would like to switch to a wired connection, change security software and/or network device settings. • A network connection cannot be configured. Check your router's settings. • To configure your router's subnet mask manually, apply the same subnet used to play music files without using the...
.... Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS) WAN LAN Modem Router Mobile device PC Network cable NETWORK HINT • If the unit is already connected to a wireless network and you would like to switch to a wired connection, change security software and/or network device settings. • A network connection cannot be configured. Check your router's settings. • To configure your router's subnet mask manually, apply the same subnet used to play music files without using the...
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... the W/X keys to select the encryption method. Therefore, you select "None" in step 7, this item is displayed on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack; NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 37 Mobile device NOTE • You cannot use any kind of AirPlay to play music files stored on an iOS device. The setup menu is not available...
... the W/X keys to select the encryption method. Therefore, you select "None" in step 7, this item is displayed on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack; NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 37 Mobile device NOTE • You cannot use any kind of AirPlay to play music files stored on an iOS device. The setup menu is not available...
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... Windows Media Player Help for details. 1 Start Windows Media Player 12 on your mobile device to select a song. NETWORKS ➤ Playing back music stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS, first you need to install server software that supports sharing of FLAC files via the unit. Media sharing setup To play back music files stored on your PC or settings. HINT • When a music file is...
... Windows Media Player Help for details. 1 Start Windows Media Player 12 on your mobile device to select a song. NETWORKS ➤ Playing back music stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS, first you need to install server software that supports sharing of FLAC files via the unit. Media sharing setup To play back music files stored on your PC or settings. HINT • When a music file is...
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...Bluetooth speakers, on the unit from other network devices. Adjust the brightness of the indicators. Enable/disable the function that turns on or off . Display video input signal information. Display this unit or the TV. Setup menu list Menu Sound Dynamic Range Audio Delay Audio Delay (LINK) Subwoofer HDMI Bluetooth Network Function Information HDMI Control HDMI Audio Out Bluetooth Transmission Device Search MAC Address Information Network Connection IP Address MAC Address Filter Network Standby Network Update Dimmer OSD Language Auto Power Standby Audio Video System Settings Audio...
...Bluetooth speakers, on the unit from other network devices. Adjust the brightness of the indicators. Enable/disable the function that turns on or off . Display video input signal information. Display this unit or the TV. Setup menu list Menu Sound Dynamic Range Audio Delay Audio Delay (LINK) Subwoofer HDMI Bluetooth Network Function Information HDMI Control HDMI Audio Out Bluetooth Transmission Device Search MAC Address Information Network Connection IP Address MAC Address Filter Network Standby Network Update Dimmer OSD Language Auto Power Standby Audio Video System Settings Audio...
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... minimum volumes). NOTE • "Audio Delay" is not available when all of the input signals. Settings Wireless (default) Wired Select to "Pairing the center unit and subwoofer" (p. 62). The dynamic range recommended for three seconds. Settings Audio Sync (default) Lip Sync Output timing is synchronized with the video image. Sound Dynamic Range Setup Menu ➜ Sound ➜ Dynamic Range Adjust this unit's dynamic range (difference between audio and video playing on the subwoofer for regular home use this function to delay the sound output...
... minimum volumes). NOTE • "Audio Delay" is not available when all of the input signals. Settings Wireless (default) Wired Select to "Pairing the center unit and subwoofer" (p. 62). The dynamic range recommended for three seconds. Settings Audio Sync (default) Lip Sync Output timing is synchronized with the video image. Sound Dynamic Range Setup Menu ➜ Sound ➜ Dynamic Range Adjust this unit's dynamic range (difference between audio and video playing on the subwoofer for regular home use this function to delay the sound output...
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... Search Setup Menu ➜ Bluetooth ➜ Device Search Select the Bluetooth speakers or headphones to which audio will be transmitted to the speakers or headphones wirelessly. HDMI Use to configure the settings related to play HDMI audio input signal. Settings AMP (default) TV Play HDMI audio input signal from the unit to adjust volume. Audio input to the unit can not be used (p. 12), or when using the HDMI signal pass-through function (p. 13). The standby power consumption of this unit are always output from the TV connected...
... Search Setup Menu ➜ Bluetooth ➜ Device Search Select the Bluetooth speakers or headphones to which audio will be transmitted to the speakers or headphones wirelessly. HDMI Use to configure the settings related to play HDMI audio input signal. Settings AMP (default) TV Play HDMI audio input signal from the unit to adjust volume. Audio input to the unit can not be used (p. 12), or when using the HDMI signal pass-through function (p. 13). The standby power consumption of this unit are always output from the TV connected...
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... The ID of the Internet radio (vTuner) Network Connection Setup Menu ➜ Network ➜ Network Connection Select the network connection method. SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 47 Status Connection MC Network SSID Security MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server (P) DNS Server (S) vTuner ID The connection status of the NETWORK jack Connection method The connection status of network connection (Wired/Wireless (Wi-Fi)/Wireless Direct). Network Configures the network settings. Select this option when connecting a mobile device to a network via the...
... The ID of the Internet radio (vTuner) Network Connection Setup Menu ➜ Network ➜ Network Connection Select the network connection method. SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 47 Status Connection MC Network SSID Security MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server (P) DNS Server (S) vTuner ID The connection status of the NETWORK jack Connection method The connection status of network connection (Wired/Wireless (Wi-Fi)/Wireless Direct). Network Configures the network settings. Select this option when connecting a mobile device to a network via the...
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... more power when it is off with the network standby function enabled than it does when it is off . For details, see "Updating the unit's firmware" (p. 52). Function Dimmer Setup Menu ➜ Function ➜ Dimmer Adjust the brightness of the indicators. default), 0 (bright) HINT • Indicators glow brightly just after operation and change to display "OSD Language" directly on the TV screen. • The settings may be turned on...
... more power when it is off with the network standby function enabled than it does when it is off . For details, see "Updating the unit's firmware" (p. 52). Function Dimmer Setup Menu ➜ Function ➜ Dimmer Adjust the brightness of the indicators. default), 0 (bright) HINT • Indicators glow brightly just after operation and change to display "OSD Language" directly on the TV screen. • The settings may be turned on...
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... updated as follows. • Update firmware from step 1 again. / ENTER RETURN SETUP Updating the unit's firmware New firmware that a firmware update is available will be displayed on the TV screen. Follow MusicCast CONTROLLER guides to turn unit off and then on for the first time after a new version of the network connection. Cautions • Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update. • If the Internet connection...
... updated as follows. • Update firmware from step 1 again. / ENTER RETURN SETUP Updating the unit's firmware New firmware that a firmware update is available will be displayed on the TV screen. Follow MusicCast CONTROLLER guides to turn unit off and then on for the first time after a new version of the network connection. Cautions • Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update. • If the Internet connection...
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... input source (p. 18). Make sure that the unit cannot play back are connected. Set to PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. Select surround playback (p. 19). "HDMI Control" is selected. Cause Another input source is set to the unit. The mute function is too low. The volume is activated. Stereo playback is low." Turn up the volume (p. 20). and "The volume of the subwoofer is selected. Noise is turned on the playback device to "AMP" (p. 46). Input jacks on the playback device. Change the digital audio output setting...
... input source (p. 18). Make sure that the unit cannot play back are connected. Set to PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. Select surround playback (p. 19). "HDMI Control" is selected. Cause Another input source is set to the unit. The mute function is too low. The volume is activated. Stereo playback is low." Turn up the volume (p. 20). and "The volume of the subwoofer is selected. Noise is turned on the playback device to "AMP" (p. 46). Input jacks on the playback device. Change the digital audio output setting...
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... wall outlet. Use cables to connect the subwoofer to "Wireless" (p. 45). Set to the center unit (p. 15). If the problem persists, move the center unit and the subwoofer away from the subwoofer is set to see if volume is low. APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 56 The volume of the subwoofer is low. A subwoofer other than that emit electromagnetic waves, move the subwoofer to a location where its STATUS indicator steadily glows green. Wired/Wireless Wired/Wireless Wired Wired Wireless Wireless...
... wall outlet. Use cables to connect the subwoofer to "Wireless" (p. 45). Set to the center unit (p. 15). If the problem persists, move the center unit and the subwoofer away from the subwoofer is set to see if volume is low. APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 56 The volume of the subwoofer is low. A subwoofer other than that emit electromagnetic waves, move the subwoofer to a location where its STATUS indicator steadily glows green. Wired/Wireless Wired/Wireless Wired Wired Wireless Wireless...
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... digital equipment or high-frequency equipment. The TV's remote control does not use as an amplifier. Signals transmitted from the TV's remote control and the unit's TV remote repeater interfere with each other than 5 cm (2 in) away from "Audio Delay" in accordance with new batteries (p. 3). Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. Remove obstacles between the unit and the TV (cables, etc.), preventing proper operation of sound output manually...
... digital equipment or high-frequency equipment. The TV's remote control does not use as an amplifier. Signals transmitted from the TV's remote control and the unit's TV remote repeater interfere with each other than 5 cm (2 in) away from "Audio Delay" in accordance with new batteries (p. 3). Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. Remove obstacles between the unit and the TV (cables, etc.), preventing proper operation of sound output manually...
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... copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video and audio signals may not be output depending on the device). Digital audio signal • Optical/coaxial Audio signal types 2ch Linear PCM Bitstream Audio signal formats 2ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES Compatible media CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device, and set the input source device appropriately so that the device outputs the bitstream audio signals directly...
... copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video and audio signals may not be output depending on the device). Digital audio signal • Optical/coaxial Audio signal types 2ch Linear PCM Bitstream Audio signal formats 2ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES Compatible media CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device, and set the input source device appropriately so that the device outputs the bitstream audio signals directly...