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Page 2 - Before applying power; Safety precautions; TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE; CAUTION

2 EN Units are designed for operation as follows. Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V onlyAustralia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe ....

Page 3 - How to use this manual

3 EN Before applying the power How to use this manual This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, Remote Control,and Additional Information. Preparations Shows you how to connect your audio and video components to the receiver and prepare the surround processor. Since this r...

Page 4 - Special features

4 EN Before applying the power Special features True home theater sound ‡ ~ · This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ÷ D o...

Page 5 - Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked; Let’s play DVD video software

5 EN Before applying the power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ........................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................

Page 6 - Standby mode; Display; Names and functions of parts

6 EN 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 0 9 # ! $ @ % Standby mode While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called standby mode. Under thecondition, the system can be turned ON by the remote control unit. 1 (For the U.S.A. and Canada)POWER ON/...

Page 7 - Remote control unit

7 EN TV Mute key Use to temporarily mute the TV sound. 6 Input Mode key 8 Use to switch between the full auto, digital andanalog input. 7 Audio key Use to operate the DVD component. 8 Angle key Use to operate the DVD component. 9 Page 5 / ∞ keys Use to operate the DVD component. (For Europe only)RDS...

Page 8 - Input mode settings; Setting up the system; Microcomputer malfunction

8 EN Input mode settings DVD , VIDEO 1 , VIDEO 2 , AUX and GAME inputs each include jacks for digital audio input and analog audio input. The initial factory settings for audio signal playback for DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, AUX and GAME are full auto. After completing connections and turning on the rece...

Page 9 - Connecting a DVD player; For Europe and Australia

9 EN DVD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN (ASSIGNABLE) (ASSIGNABLE) INPUT COMPONENT DIGITAL IN IN 2IN 1 Y C B C R OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y C B C R MONITOR OUT VIDEO (VIDEO 2) (DVD) COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) COAX 1 (DVD) OPT 1 (VIDEO 1) OPT 2 (AUX) Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) (Coaxia...

Page 10 - Connecting video components (COMPONENT VIDEO); Connecting video components, audio components

10 EN Setting up the system AUX IN L R MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Satellite Cable Tuner Video deck, Cassettedeck or MD recorder Audio components Monitor TV VIDEOOUT(YellowRCA pinc...

Page 12 - Digital connections; DTS disclaimer clause

12 EN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 (VIDEO 2) COAX 1 (DVD) OPT 1 (VIDEO 1) OPT 2 (AUX) Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS,Dolby Digital,or PCM signals.Connect components capable of outputting DTS,Dolby Digital or PCM (CD) digital signals. If you have connected a DVD player to t...

Page 13 - Connecting the speakers

13 EN Connecting the speakers Setting up the system SPEAKERS (6-8 Ω ) R R L FRONT R L SURR CENTER SURR BACK /SW Front Speakers Surround Speakers Be sure to connect both surround speakers S u b w o o f e r / S u r r o u n d B a c k Speaker When the surround back speaker is connected to these terminal...

Page 15 - Speaker placement; Connecting the speaker terminals

15 EN Speaker placement Front speakers : Place the left and right speakers at each side of your TV. Angle the speakers towards the listening area to enhance the stereoeffect. Center speaker : Place the center speaker on the center between the front left and right speakers. Tilt the speaker upward or...

Page 16 - PRE OUT connections

16 EN Setting up the system PRE OUT connections SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK R L PRE OUT ¶ Connecting a speaker cord directly to a PRE OUT jack will not produce any sound from the speaker. Power amplifier Power amplifier Powered subwoofer Subwoofer Surround Back speakers For U.S.A. and Canada SUB WOOFER...

Page 17 - Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks

17 EN Setting up the system Connecting to the GAME jacks / FRONT AUX jacks If you use a component that you do not usually connect to the receiver,such as a portable video camera, connect it to the GAME or FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of the receiver. These jacks are particularlyconvenient when...

Page 18 - Connecting the antennas

18 EN ANTENNA AM GND FM 75 Ω Setting up the system Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. AM antenna terminal connections 1...

Page 19 - Preparing the remote control; Loading the batteries; Remote control operation

19 EN Preparing the remote control Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. ¶ I n s e r t t w o A A - s i z e ( R 6 ) b a t t e r i e s a s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e p o l a r - i t y m a r k i n g s . Remote control operation When the STANDBY indicator ...

Page 20 - Connect the speakers and TV to the receiver.

20 EN Let’s play DVD video software (For U.S.A. and Canada) STEP 1 Connect the speakers and TV to the receiver. Connection of TV monitor: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connection Connection of DVD player: 1 Component video connection 2 Composite video connectiona For details, see &#...

Page 21 - Press; Play a disc on the DVD player.; Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet and press; If you use another speaker system want a setup according to it:

21 EN 1 Press to select "DVD". 2 Start playback of the DVD player. For the operation, also refer to the instruction manual for your DVD player. ÷ Y o u c a n s e l e c t v a r i o u s l i s t e n m o d e s t o e n j o y s u r r o u n d p l a y b a c k o f v a r i o u s k i n d s o f v i d e ...

Page 23 - Let’s play DVD video software (For Europe and Australia)

23 EN Let’s play DVD video software (For Europe and Australia) 1 Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet and press . 2 Press , press to select "SP SETUP" and press . STEP 2 Set up the speakers. For details, see " Speaker settings " . ¢ ~ ¶ SETUP ON/STANDBY MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ / ...

Page 24 - Preparing for playback; Speaker settings; Initiate the setup mode.; Select the setup method.; s U B W; Continued to next page

24 EN Preparing for playback SETUP ON/STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # Setup POWER RCVR RCV Mode Multi % / ﬁ / @ / # ENTER Enter Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (subwoofer, ...

Page 25 - F R N T; B s

25 EN Preparing for playback Continued to next page 5 Select a speaker system. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ (or the Multi % / ﬁ keys) to select the appropriate subwoofer setting. 1 " S U B W O N " : W h e n a s u b w o o f e r i s c o n n e c t e d . 2 " S U B W O F F " : W h e n n ...

Page 27 - L F; Set up the GAME jacks on the front panel.; M O

27 EN Preparing for playback 7 Input the distance to the speakers. This setting allows the signals output from different speakers to reach the listening position simultaneously. Measure the distance from the listening position to eachof the speakers. Jot down the distance to each of the speakers. Di...

Page 28 - Input level adjustment (analog sources only); I N; Re-assignment of rear panel jacks; C O

28 EN Preparing for playback Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the " CLIP " indicator will lights up to indicate the source signal. Adjust the input level. 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to t...

Page 29 - Turning on the receiver; Selecting the input mode; Normal playback; Listening to a source component; Start playback from the selected source.

29 EN Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the POWER ON/STANDBY or ON/STANDBY key (or the POWER RCVR key). Selecting the input mode If you have selected a co...

Page 30 - Listening with headphones; Adjusting the sound; Adjusting the TONE; T O

30 EN Listening with headphones PHONES DUAL SOURCE VOLUME 5 / ∞ DUAL SOURCE INPUT DUAL SOURCE ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. 2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOL +/– keys) to adjust the volume. Playing difference sources through speakers andheadphones (DUAL SOURC...

Page 31 - ACTIVE EQ mode; To cancel

31 EN Normal playback ACTIVE EQ mode You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when ACTIVE EQ is turned ON. Press the ACTIVE EQ key (or the Active EQ key) for the following selections: 1 " E Q M U S I C " : ( T h e " A C T I V E E Q " i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s u p ) E f f e c ...

Page 32 - Recording; Analog sources; Recording music in REC mode

32 EN Recording Analog sources 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector key)to select the source (other than "VIDEO 1") you want torecord. 2 Put the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks to therecord-pause mode. 3 Start playback, then start recording. ÷ R e c o r d i n g m a y ...

Page 33 - Listening to radio broadcasts; Presetting radio stations; Collective presetting of stations; A U; Presetting radio stations manually

33 EN Listening to radio broadcasts AUTO/MONO BAND INPUT SELECTOR Auto 7 Tune – 1 / + ¡ Band RCV Mode TUNER Multi % / ﬁ MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ ENTER Tuning (non-RDS) radio stations 8 ) 8 ) The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation.Radio stations can b...

Page 34 - Receiving preset stations

34 EN Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations TUNER INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to selecttune as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (upto "40"). Press the numeric keys in the following order: F o r "...

Page 35 - Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display.; H I

35 EN Using the RDS Disp. (Display) key TUNER RDS Disp. Pressing the RDS Disp. key changes the contents of the display. Each press switches the display mode as follows : 1 P S ( P r o g r a m S e r v i c e n a m e ) d i s p l a y 2 R T ( R a d i o T e x t ) d i s p l a y 3 F r e q u e n c y d i s p ...

Page 36 - N E; P O; Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)

36 EN 1 Press the PTY key to activate the PTY search mode. N E s W When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an RDS station, " NONE " is displayed. 2 While the "PTY" indicator is lit, use the Tun...

Page 37 - Ambience effects; Surround modes; Dolby PRO LOGIC; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Digital

37 EN Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ¢ Surround modes Dolby P...

Page 38 - DTS

38 EN Ambience effects DTS-ES The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround.DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters thatincludes an additional surround center channel matrixed within sur-round ...

Page 39 - Virtual modes; Dolby Virtual Speaker

39 EN “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “ProLogic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories. Virtual modes The following modes allow...

Page 40 - Surround play

40 EN Ambience effects Input Mode INPUT SELECTOR LISTEN MODE Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Preparations ÷ T u r n O N r e l a t e d c o m p o n e n t s . ÷ Complete " Preparing for playback " (speaker settings) . ¢ ÷ Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or Input Selector keys) to select the component you wish to...

Page 41 - Switching the listen mode temporarily to the stereo mode; Listen modes available with analog or PCM playback:

41 EN Ambience effects Switching the listen mode temporarily to the stereo mode Press the Stereo key to switch the current listen mode temporarily to the Stereo mode. Pressing the key again restores the original listen mode. ÷ The original listen mode is also restored when the input selector is swit...

Page 42 - E F; Convenient functions

42 EN LISTEN MODE MULTI CONTROL % / ﬁ / @ / # Stereo Listen Mode 5 / ∞ Multi % / ﬁ / @ / # Enter ENTER Dimmer Sound Sleep RCV Mode 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set it to the receiver control mode. 2 Press the Sound key 3 Press MULTI CONTROL @ / # (or the Multi @ / # key) to...

Page 43 - Switching between main audio and sub audio; M A; Panorama mode; O N; Dimension mode; Center Width mode

43 EN Convenient functions Switching between main audio and sub audio (DOLBY DIGITAL mode only) When listening to audio multiplex broadcasting such as two-language satellite digital broadcasting, the main and sub audio can be switched over. 1 Press the RCV Mode key on the remote control unit to set ...

Page 44 - Center Image mode; Midnight mode; M I; Display dimmer adjustment; s L

44 EN Convenient functions Center Image mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DTS NEO:6 MUSIC mode.) In the CENTER IMAGE setting mode of the NEO:6 MUSIC listen mode, it is possible to enhance the center channel audio by adjusting the center signal component. 1 Press the RCV M...

Page 45 - Basic remote control operations for other components; Low battery warning; Registering setup codes for other components; Find the setup code of the component to be registered.; Ensure that the registered component functions properly.; Searching for your code; Press the TV key once.

45 EN Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control supplied with this receiver is also capable ofcontrolling components from a variety of manufacturers once youregister the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Low battery warning Replace all two batteries ...

Page 46 - Checking the codes

46 EN Checking the codes The 4-digit setup codes registered in the input selector keys can bechecked as follows. 1 Press the input selector key in which the setup code of thedesired component is registered. 2 Press and hold the Remote Setup key until the LED blinkstwice, then release the Remote Setu...

Page 48 - Maker

48 EN Admiral 0093, 0463 Aiko 0092 Aiwa 1914 Akai 0812, 0702, 0030, 0672 Albatron 0843 America Action 0180 Ampro 0751 Anam 0180 AOC 0030 Apex Digital 0748, 0765, 1943 Audiovox 0451, 0180, 0092 Bell & Howell 0154 Bradford 0180 Broksonic 0236, 0463, 1935, 1929, 1938 Candle 0030 Carnivale 0030 Carv...

Page 49 - Video Projector

49 EN Sheng Chia 0093 Sony 0000, 0834, 1925 Soundesign 0180, 0178 Squareview 0171 SSS 0180 Starlite 0180 Supreme 0000 SVA 0748 Sylvania 0054, 0030, 0171, 1944, 1931 Symphonic 0180, 0171, 1913 Tandy 0093 Technics 0250, 0051 Techwood 0051 Teknika 0054, 0180, 0150, 0060, 0092 Telefunken 0702 TMK 0178 T...

Page 50 - PVR

50 EN Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035, 0037 LXI 0037 Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0035, 0081 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035, 0162 MEI 0035 Memorex 0035, 0162, 0037, 0048, 0039,0047, 0240, 0104 MGA 0240, 0043 MGN Technology 0240 Minolta 0042 Mitsubishi 0067, 0043 Motorola 0035, 0048 MTC 0240 NEC...

Page 52 - MD recorder

52 EN TAG McLaren 0157 Thorens 0157 Thule 0157 Toshiba 0692 Trio 0677 Universum 0157 Yamaha 0036 Maker Setup codes CD player (Continued) Kenwood 1059, 0681, 1339 Maker Setup codes MD recorder @sat 1300 @Sky 1334 ABsat 0123 Amstrad 0847, 0811, 0501 Arcon 1205 Aston 1261 Astro 0173, 0548, 0501 Atsat 1...

Page 53 - TV

53 EN Telestar 1100, 0501, 1202 Thomson 0853, 1046, 0265, 1291 Topfield 1207, 1206 TPS 0820, 1307 Triasat 0501 Triax 0115 Universum 0173, 0571 Ventana 0200 Vortec 0815 WinsTec 1240, 1241 Wisi 0173 Wisplus 1258 Xsat 0123, 1323 Zehnder 1075, 0552, 1251 Maker Setup codes Satellite Receivers (Continued)...

Page 56 - VCR

56 EN Bush 1037, 1900 Daewoo 1902 Goodmans 1900 Grundig 1935 Mirror 1900 Teac 0698, 1949 1935 TV/DVD Combination Maker Setup codes Aiwa 0348, 0000, 0307 Akai 0315, 0106, 0041 Alba 0278, 0315 Amstrad 0000 ASA 0081, 0037 Asuka 0037 Baird 0000, 0041 Bang & Olufsen 0499 Basic Line 0278 Blaupunkt 022...

Page 58 - CD player operation keys; DVD player , MD recorder CD player & TV operations; DVD player operation keys; TV operation keys

58 EN Basic remote control operations for other components +100 key (Select tracks) ¢ (Skip up) 4 (Skip down) 33 (Search) 22 (Search) 3 (Play) 8 (Pause) 7 (Stop) S R C Powe r TV Powe r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Dimmer Tune – Tune + Band Setup Last Top Menu Auto Info Listen Mode Retern Exit Sound Mute TV V...

Page 59 - VCR operation keys; VCR , Satellite receiver & Cable converter operations; Cable converter operation keys

59 EN Basic remote control operations for other components Numeric keys TV Input (Record) Last(Last channel) CH +/– (Channel +/–) TV VOL +/– 33 (Fast forward) 22 (Rewind) 7 (Stop) Guide Menu TV Mute Enter Info (Display) S R C Powe r TV Powe r 5 6 8 9 4 3 2 1 0 7 Dimmer Tune – Tune + Band Setup Last ...

Page 60 - In case of difficulty; Amplifier; Resetting the Microcomputer

60 EN In case of difficulty Amplifier Symptom Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following proc...

Page 62 - Specifications

62 EN Specifications (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia) AUDIO section For U.S.A., and Canada Rated power output during STEREO operation Effective power output during STEREO operation ... 130 W + 130 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) For Australia Rated power output during STEREO operation Rated power ou...

Page 64 - For your records

For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model __________________ Seri...