Page 2 - Front Panel; Contents; Connections
2 Contents Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Table of contents What’s in the box 4 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 5 Update Information of the firmware 5 Operation of added new functions 5 Firmware Update Procedure 6 Part Names 8 Front Panel 8 Disp...
Page 3 - Listening Mode Effects; Setup; Setup Menu; Menu list; AV Adjust; Menu operations; Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard; Troubleshooting; When the unit is operating erratically; Appendix; About HDMI
3 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode Effects 54 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 58 Setup Setup Menu 64 Menu list 64 Menu operations 66 1. Input/Output Assign 67 2. Speaker 70 3. MCACC 73 4. Audio Adjust 74 5. Source 75 6. Hardw...
Page 5 - Update Information of the firmware; Operation of added new functions; Supplementary Information; Firmware Update Procedure (
5 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and opera...
Page 6 - Disclaimer; Updating the Firmware via USB; Update
6 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure Approx. 30 minutes are required for updating. Existing settings are kept after updating. Disclaimer : The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own...
Page 7 - If an Error Message is Displayed
7 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 1. Tuner 4. Lock 2. Firmware Update3. Ini...
Page 8 - Part Names
8 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Part Names Front Panel ❏ For details, see ( p9 )
Page 11 - Rear Panel
11 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Rear Panel ❏ For details, see ( p12 )
Page 13 - Remote Controller
13 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Remote Controller 1. STANDBY/ON button 2. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( p44 ) 3. Input selector...
Page 15 - Connecting speakers; Yes
15 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ - Connecting Speakers Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your spe...
Page 16 - Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
16 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System a b 1 2 4 5 3 6 a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center o...
Page 17 - Front High Speakers Installation Example
17 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3.1.2 Channel System A 3.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of a 3.1 Channel System that includes front speakers, center speaker and powered subwoofer, and added height speakers. Select the height spe...
Page 18 - or more
18 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Front High Speakers Installation Example a 3 1 2 4 5 6 a: 22° to 30° 3´ (0.9 m) or more This is a 3.1-channel system consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, and a powered subwoofer, with the addition of fron...
Page 19 - Ceiling Speakers Installation Example
19 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example a 4 5 1 2 6 3 3 a: 65° to 100° This is a 3.1-channel system consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, and a powered subwoofer, with the addition of top middle speakers, a ...
Page 20 - Installation Example
20 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example a 3 1 2 4 5 6 a: 22° to 30° This is a 3.1-channel system consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, and a powered subwoofer, with the addition of Dol...
Page 21 - Connect the Speaker Cables
21 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more...
Page 22 - Connect the Subwoofer
22 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack...
Page 25 - Speaker Channels
25 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 2.1 ch3.1 ch 4.1 ch5.1 ch 2.1.2 ch3.1.2 ch
Page 27 - TV
27 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ To ARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. Setup • Settings are required to ...
Page 29 - Streaming media
29 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (...
Page 30 - OR; CD
30 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable a b OR CD
Page 34 - Playback
34 Playback Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 35 BLUETOOTH ® Playback 36 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 37 ZONE B Playback 42 Convenience functions 44 Listening Mode 49
Page 35 - Input selector; Inputs; INPUT; TV’s REMOTE
35 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to ...
Page 36 - Pairing
36 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ BLUETOOTH ® Playback You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOT...
Page 37 - Tuning Automatically; TUNER
37 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1. Pre...
Page 38 - When FM broadcasts reception is poor:; Tuning Manually; Frequency step setting; Presetting a Radio Station (
38 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p38 ). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of t...
Page 39 - Registration Procedure; CLEAR
39 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations.After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Pres...
Page 40 - Selecting a Preset Radio Station; Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian
40 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete. 3. After...
Page 41 - Search for Stations by Program Type
41 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broad...
Page 44 - Registration; PERSONAL
44 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Convenience functions Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( p45 ) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in...
Page 45 - Settings that can be registered; Using the registered settings; Checking the registered settings
45 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. – Input selector (AM/FM radio stations can also be registered.) – Listening mode – Volume level (Upper limit "-32 dB&#...
Page 46 - Adjusting TREBLE/BASS; Adjusting DIALOG; Adjusting SUBWOOFER; TONE
46 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting the tone Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of...
Page 49 - SURR
49 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO". Selecting a Listening mode • Each of AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and STEREO button...
Page 50 - SURR button
50 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AUTO/DIRECT button Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Aut...
Page 51 - Checking the input format and listening mode
51 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing button on the remote controller or STATUS button on the main unit repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • When using a BLUETO...
Page 52 - Speaker layout
52 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout Listening mode 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch DD (Dolby Audi...
Page 54 - Updating of listening modes; In alphabetical order; Classical; (Firmware version before supporting; Atmos
54 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode Effects Updating of listening modes Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product production process. Fo...
Page 55 - Drama
55 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format. The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital, increasing the number...
Page 56 - DTS Express
56 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS 96/24 This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 aud...
Page 57 - Mono; PCM; Stereo; Unplugged
57 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. Ext.Mono (Extended M...
Page 58 - Selectable listening modes; Speaker Layouts and
58 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio format. • When analog ...
Page 65 - Absorber
65 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Source 1. Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. p75 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p75 3. Audio Selec...
Page 68 - Digital Audio Input
68 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3. Digital Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BD/DVD ...
Page 69 - PERSONAL PRESET Information
69 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Input Skip You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BD/DVD Use Set whether to skip the BD/DVD...
Page 72 - Dolby Enabled Speaker; Speaker Virtualizer
72 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 4. Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Front Left 0.0 dB Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test ...
Page 75 - Input Volume Absorber
75 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Source 1. Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the setting. Setting Item Defaul...
Page 81 - HDMI; Audio Return Channel:
81 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Adjust Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to di...
Page 82 - Audio
82 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Audio Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is eff...
Page 86 - Before starting the procedure; Try restarting the unit; Troubleshooting 88
86 Troubleshooting Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, sett...
Page 88 - Power; The unit turns off unexpectedly; WARNING
88 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Power ❏ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit. • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby stat...
Page 89 - No sound from the TV; No sound from a connected player; The subwoofer produces no sound; Noise can be heard
89 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, ...
Page 90 - The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard; Listening Modes; Cannot select a desired listening mode
90 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard • Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately. ❏ ...
Page 91 - Video; No image appears; Linked operation
91 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • When th...
Page 92 - Tuner; Poor reception or much noise; BLUETOOTH function; Cannot connect with this unit
92 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Tuner ❏ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinit...
Page 93 - ZONE B function; The display does not light up; Others; Strange noise can be heard from the unit
93 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ZONE B function ❏ Cannot ZONE B-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination to "ZONE A+B" or "ZONE B". ( p42 ) Remote Contro...
Page 94 - Compatible functions
94 Appendix Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ About HDMI Compatible functions HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, digital tuners, and other video components...
Page 95 - Supported Audio Formats; Supported resolutions
95 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats 2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-channel linear PCM: Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 k...
Page 96 - Amplifier Section
96 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ General Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% tot...
Page 97 - General; Supported input resolutions
97 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Codecs SBC AAC Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 15 m (*) * The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obst...
Page 98 - Audio Outputs
98 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Audio Outputs Analog ZONE B LINE OUT 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R (North American models support banana plugs.), CENTER, SURROUND L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø6.3 mm, 1/4") Others Setup Mic: 1 (...
