SA-XR70 AV Control Receiver: Dear Customer

Operating Instructions
AV Control Receiver
Model No. SA-XR70
Dear customer Table of contents

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely. Before use
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Caution for AC Mains Lead.................................................... 2
Note:
Safety precautions ................................................................. 2
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Supplied accessories ............................................................ 3
The remote control ................................................................ 3
Step Home Theater connections.... 4

1 • DVD player/TV or monitor......................(4)
• Speakers/AC mains lead .........................(5)
Other connections .................. 6

• Bi-wiring connection/
Using speaker terminal B ......................(6)
Step • Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections/
Antennas ...............................................(7)
2 • DVD recorder/VCR/TV or monitor/
Cable box or satellite receiver etc. ........(8)
• Video camera etc. .................................(9)
• CD player/CD recorder/Tape deck/
Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT ........(10)
Settings.................................. 11
Step • Customizing your receiver
3 A. Using the On Screen Display .......................... (12)
B. Using the Multi control..................................... (14)
• Adjusting speaker output level.............(15)
Step Basic operations................... 16

4 • Sound modes ......................................(16)
Operations
Control guide ........................................................................ 18
The radio ............................................................................... 20
RDS broadcasts.................................................................... 22
Audio settings....................................................................... 23
Other functions..................................................................... 26
Making a recording............................................................... 26
Reference
Maintenance.......................................................................... 26
Specifications ....................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting guide .......................................... Back cover
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Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions
(For United Kingdom) Placement
(“EB” area code model only) Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions
Before use
can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for unit’s service life.
your safety and convenience. Do not place heavy items on the unit.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
Voltage
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. AC mains lead protection
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not
CAUTION! pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE lead can cause electric shock.
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL Foreign matter
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. shock or malfunction.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
below. malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
IMPORTANT gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Service
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
covered in these operating instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE it is not to be used for a long time.
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY. CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation
Before use vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks or CD/DVD
Remove the connector cover. players on this unit as heat radiated from it can damage your software.
How to replace the fuse The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow shall remain readily operable.
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
HDMl, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Figure A Figure B Licensing LLC.
Fuse cover NORSK

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og
støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå
problemer.
SUOMI
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen
Figure A Figure B täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo
Fuse
Fuse tarttua ongelman sattuessa.
(5 ampere)
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Supplied accessories The remote control
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Batteries
1
3
Before use
1 AC mains lead
2
For the United For Australia and For continental
Kingdom New Zealand Europe
(VJA0733) (K2CJ2DA00010) (K2CQ2CA00002) (R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)
1 FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna
(RSA0007-L) (RSA0037)
• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Use
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly
in front of the unit.
1 Antenna plug adapter
Remote control signal sensor
MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME
For the United Kingdom For Australia and New Zealand

SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
(K1YZ02000013) (K2RC021B0002)
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
VCR 2
PHONES
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R
2 Batteries 1 Remote control

(EUR7722X90)
7 meters
Transmission window
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
DVD TV
^ ^ -ANALOG 6CH
CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR
-MONITOR
1 2 3
CH
• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
Refer to the separate booklet, • Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
“Remote Control Operation Guide”, sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
for remote control operation details.
Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement CAUTION!
parts. (As of April 2005) • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
nSales and Support Information CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
Customer Care Centre THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
• For UK customers: 08705 357357 OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
• Visit our website for product information OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with • DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre FRIENDLY MANNER.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.panasonic.co.uk WARNING:
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
• It couldn’t be simpler! THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
range of finished products, take a browse on our website for
further details. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
Laboratories. telephones during use. If such interference is apparent,
please increase separation between the product and the
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
mobile telephone. 3
Step 1 Home Theater connections DVD player/
TV or monitor
Before connecting
1 Placement of speakers
Stereo phono cable 1 Coaxial cable 1 1

1
White (L)
Red (R)
Video connection cable Speaker cable
1
Turn off all components before making any connections.
Note
• Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record digital sources (á pages 16 and 26).
Step 1
• Use an analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit, to record
analogue sources and to output through SECOND AUDIO OUT (á pages 10, 16, 25 and 26).
• When setting the On Screen Display (á page 12) connect the television’s VIDEO IN terminal
to this unit’s VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT terminal (á below).
• Enjoy higher picture quality using the S VIDEO or COMPONENT terminal (á page 9).
• Refer to pages 6 through 10 regarding connections to other equipment.
1
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY The front, center, and surround speakers
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. 1 should be placed at approximately the same
distance from the seating area. The angles in
1 the diagram are approximate.
AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

(SURROUND (CENTER, (FRONT DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
DVD player L, R) SUBWOOFER) L, R)
Changing the digital input

settings
You can change the input settings for the digital
terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you
have connected to the terminals, then change
the settings (á pages 12 or 14).
Note on analogue input
Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player
does not have 6 channel output.
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
CENTER SUBWOOFER
OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT

FM ANT AM ANT OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
SECOND AUDIO OUT DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OU
Y PB P
L
OUT IN IN
R
IN REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) IN SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN
CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD D
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
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VIDEO IN
TV or
4 monitor
Speakers/ Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
AC mains lead To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Connecting speakers
Front speakers (  left  right) Cable Speaker terminals
Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is
Twist FRONT Other terminals
good coherency between the picture and sound.
the wire.
Center speaker (  )
Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the
seating area.
Surround speakers (  left  right)
Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter
higher than ear level.
Note
Surround back speaker (  )
Step 1
Place behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level. Do not short-circuit.
Subwoofer (  )
The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a
reasonable distance from the TV.
Note that some experimentation with positioning can yield the
smoothest low frequency performance. Placement near a corner can
increase the apparent output level, but can result in unnatural bass.
     
Front Front Center Surround Surround Surround
right left right left back
Speakers
Speaker
impedance:
Front A: 6-16 Ω
A and B:
6-16 Ω
Center: 6-16 Ω
Surround: 6-16 Ω
(DVD) IN
UT TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF
PR Y PB PR
IN Y PB PR
R L R L R L BACK AC IN∼
DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND
COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS (6∼16Ω)
To household
Connect this lead after all other cables and cords are connected. mains socket
Note
• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it
with other equipment.
• Do not use AC mains lead from any other type of equipment with this unit.
Monaural • If the unit is left unplugged for longer than two weeks, all settings will
connection revert to the factory settings. Do the settings again if this occurs.
cable
Insertion of connector Appliance inlet
Even when the connector is perfectly inserted,
depending on the type of inlet used, the front Connector
part of the connector may jut out as shown in
AC mains lead
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the drawing.
Active
subwoofer
There is however no problem using the unit. (included)
 Approx. 6 mm
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Step 2 Other connections
Speaker cable HDMI cable
Turn off all components before making any connections.

Cable Speaker terminals Note
Twist Do not short-circuit.
Bi-wiring connection the wire.
You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting to speakers designed for
bi-wiring.
• Use speakers designed for bi-wiring that have a combined impedance
of 6–16 Ω.
• Be sure to press [A] and [B] at the same time to turn on the “BI-WIRE”
indicator (á page 18).
Step 2
(DVD) IN
HF terminals TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF HF terminals

PB PR
Front right speaker Front left speaker
LF terminals LF terminals
R L R L R L BACK
PB PR
DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND
MPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS (6∼16Ω)
HF: High frequency Speaker impedance:

LF: Low frequency BI-WIRE: 6-16 Ω
Cable Speaker terminals Note
Twist Do not short-circuit.

Using speaker terminal B the wire.
For connection to a second pair of speakers.

Use the A terminals to enjoy multi-channel sound.
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be 2-channel only.
For a multi-channel source, 2CH MIX mode will be automatically selected.
Front right
speaker
(DVD) IN
MI
TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF
Y PB PR
Front left
speaker
Y PB PR
R L R L R L BACK AC IN∼
Speaker impedance:
DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND
COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS (6∼16Ω)
Front B: 6-16 Ω
A and B: 6-16 Ω
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Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections
“HDMI” (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a standard that enables high-quality video and audio signals to be transmitted using a single cable.
You can have lots of fun with this unit by means of simple connections for high-quality video, PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and DVD-Audio signals.
When signal transmission is commenced, the “HDMI” indicator on the unit lights.
TV
Path of HDMI signal
HDMI
LOOP ANT DVD player DIGITAL (AV IN)
GND
or DVD
DVD recorder
CENTER SUBWOOFER HDMI
Audio OUT
and Video
(TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT (DVD) IN (AV OUT)
OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
Audio DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF
Changing the HDMI
Y PB PR Y PB PR
This unit Speakers

OUT IN IN input settings
Video You can change the input
setting for the HDMI terminal
R L R L R
N SURROUND FRONT OUT TV IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR (á pages 12 or 14).
V DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS (6
Note
• To digitally record audio from a HDMI input source, connect the recording equipment to this unit’s DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT terminal as shown on page 10. (For details on how to record, refer to page 26.)
• If the connected DVD player or DVD recorder cannot digitally output audio from DVD-Audio discs (it may be a HDMI Ver. 1.0 unit), connect it through the DVD/DVD 6CH analogue terminals.(á page 4).
Step 2
• The DVD unit’s video and audio signals are not transmitted directly to the TV when you turn the unit to standby. To play a DVD on a TV only, directly
connect the DVD player or DVD recorder to the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for further details.)
Antennas
FM indoor antenna (included) AM loop antenna (included)

Fix the other end of the Keep the antenna cord away from
antenna where reception tape decks, DVD players, and
is best.
2 1 2 other cords.
LOOP ANT
Adhesive tape GND
1 3
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
LOOP EXT GND
Black Red
CENTER SUBWOOFER
OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT (DVD) IN

FM ANT AM ANT OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 HDMI
SECOND AUDIO OUT DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT White TV IN
Y PB PR Y PB PR
FM outdoor
L antenna
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable
OUT IN IN
• The  Remove a piece of the  Remove the lead wire and clamp it
R antenna should be installed by a competent technician. outer vinyl insulator. with the plastic bar.
(For continental
IN
Europe and the
REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) IN
United Kingdom)OUT
SURROUND FRONT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y P P B
R
R
CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
10 mm
Antenna plug (included Lead wire
FM ANT FM outdoor antenna
for the United Kingdom)
75 Ω coaxial 7 mm
cable  Carefully pull the tabs
(For Australia and New Zealand)
apart to remove the
Two types of wire commonly used for connection from the antenna are
cover.
300 Ω parallel feeder wire and 75 Ω coaxial cable. For best resistance Plastic bar
to interference, use 75 Ω coaxial cable.  Install the coaxial cable.
FM outdoor Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on
antenna so that it does not contact anything else.
300 Ω feeder wire

75 Ω coaxial cable
Clamp with
FM ANT
pliers
Antenna  Attach the cover.
plug
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or
(included) To connect a 300 Ω feeder wire
Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the
screws to secure the connection.
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Stereo phono cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable
White (L)
Red (R)
S-video connection cable Coaxial cable
Turn off all components before making any connections. • When setting the On Screen Display (á page 12) connect the
Note television’s VIDEO IN terminal to this unit’s VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT
terminal (á below).
• Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable.
• Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record Changing the digital input settings
digital sources (á pages 16 and 26). You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary.
• Use an analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded
Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change
on this unit, to record analogue sources and to output through
SECOND AUDIO OUT (ápages 10, 16, 25 and 26). the settings (á pages 12 or 14).
DVD recorder/VCR
DIGITAL
75Ω LOOP EXT
LOOP ANT
GND DIGITAL
AUDIO
Step 2
CENTER SUBWOOFER
OUT
FM ANT AM ANT
SECOND AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2
DVR/VCR1
COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
DVD TV MONITOR OUT
HDMI
TV IN
VIDEO
Y PB PR Y PB PR OUT
L
OUT IN IN
VIDEO
IN
R AUDIO
IN REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) IN SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR OUT R
CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRON
AUDIO
IN
21-pin scart cable connection also possible.
TV or monitor
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
DIGITAL
CENTER SUBWOOFER
OUT
SECOND AUDIO OUT DVR/VCR1 DVD
Y
TV MONITOR OUT
PB PR Y PB
TV IN
PR AUDIO
L OUT
OUT IN IN
VIDEO
R
OUT
R
IN REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) IN SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR
CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN VIDEOFRONT
IN
21-pin scart cable connection also possible.
Cable box or satellite receiver etc.
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
DIGITAL
CENTER SUBWOOFER OUT
SECOND AUDIO OUT DVR/VCR1 DVD
Y
TV MONITOR OUT
PB PR Y PB
TV IN
PR
AUDIO
L OUT
OUT IN IN
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VIDEO
R
OUT
R
CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT
8 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO

To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Enjoy even higher picture quality

S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
Use this connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO or This connection provides high quality pictures by separating the
terminals. color (PB and PR) and the luminance (Y) signals.
n TV, monitor, cable box or satellite receiver etc.
DIGITAL COMPONENT
LOOP ANT
GND VIDEO OUT (Y)
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COMPONENT
OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 VIDEO OUT (PB)
DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF
Y PB PR Y PB PR
S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT
OUT IN IN VIDEO OUT (PR)
S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT
R L R L R L
SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR VIDEO IN (PR)
DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURRO
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS (6∼16Ω)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN (PB)
COMPONENT
Step 2
VIDEO IN (Y)
n DVD player
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
GND
COMPONENT
CENTER SUBWOOFER VIDEO OUT (Y)
DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF COMPONENT
Y PB PR Y PB PR
VIDEO OUT (PB)
OUT IN IN
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT (PR)
R L R L R L
SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR
DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROU
n DVD recorder/VCR
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
GND
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF
Y PB PR Y PB PR
OUT IN IN
S-VIDEO OUT
R L R L R L
SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN IN Y PB PR
DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURR
Video camera etc.

These terminals are convenient for equipment you want to connect only temporarily. Select “VCR 2” for input.
Use the S VIDEO connection for better picture quality than with the VIDEO terminal.
• Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal.
S-VIDEO
OUT
or
VIDEO
OUT
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
BI-WIRE
^
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AUDIO
VCR 2 OUT
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Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
CD player
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
DIGITAL
CENTER SUBWOOFER
OUT
SECOND AUDIO OUT DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN
Y PB PR Y PB PR
L
OUT IN IN LINE OUT
R
R
CD recorder
Step 2
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
DIGITAL
CENTER SUBWOOFER IN
Y PB PR Y PB PR
L
OUT IN IN
R
R
Tape deck
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
CENTER SUBWOOFER REC (IN)

Y PB PR Y PB PR
L
PLAY
OUT IN IN
(OUT)
R
R
IN REC(OUT) PLAY(IN) IN SURROUND FRONT OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN MONITOR OUT IN IN If youINhave Y a graphic
PB equalizer,
PR
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO connect it to the TAPEVIDEO
COMPONENT terminals.
Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT

Use SECOND AUDIO OUT to connect a stereo amplifier in another room. Choose whether to output the audio of the source playing on this unit or
another source (á “Second audio output”, page 25).
DIGITAL
LOOP ANT
75Ω LOOP EXT GND
CENTER SUBWOOFER

Y PB PR Y PB PR Stereo
L
Amplifier
OUT IN IN
Audio input
R terminal
R
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CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A

Note
• Connect the source to analogue terminals. You cannot output sources connected only to the digital terminals.
10 • When you connect DVD ANALOG 6CH input, only sound from the front left and right channels is output.
Step 3 Settings
Change the settings to tailor your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions of
the settings and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment.
The settings remain intact until they are changed, even after the power is turned off.
1 Customizing your receiver (á pages 12-15)

There are two ways to customize the receiver, and details of both are provided below.
A. Using the On Screen Display (á page 12) B. Using the Multi control (á page 14)
Use this method to perform the unit’s settings on the TV screen. Use this method to perform the unit’s settings using the Multi control of the
main unit.
n Items which can be set

Basic set-up (for establishing the basic settings to match the speakers and connected equipment)
Setting item
Description
On Screen Display Multi control
Speakers Set the speaker combination connected to this unit.
SPEAKERS
Subwoofer The speaker combination has to be set in order for the sound to be output properly.
D-INPUT Change these settings to suit the connections you have made to the optical (OPT), coaxial (COAX) and
Digital Input HDMI (DVD or DVR only) digital input terminals, so that the correct source is selected when you turn
HDMI SEL [INPUT SELECTOR].
This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analogue, but you can fix the input mode.
AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays.
• When the signal is connected to the HDMI terminal, the input signal from the HDMI
Input Mode IN MODE terminal takes priority (DVD or DVR only).
ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analogue and plays.
DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to HDMI (DVD or DVR only), OPT and COAX digital and play.
PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to PCM and plays.
Step 3
Advanced set-up (set the items as required)
Setting item
Description
On Screen Display Multi control
Set the size to suit your speakers.
LARGE: For speakers that can reproduce a full sound range, particularly the bass range below 100 Hz.
SMALL: For speakers that cannot adequately reproduce the bass range. This setting is sufficient for
Speaker Size SPEAKERS most speakers if you are using a subwoofer.
NONE: For speakers you haven’t connected (center or surround).
For the surround back (Surr Back/SUR BACK) and subwoofer (Subwoofer/SUB-WFR), select YES if you
have connected one, or NO if you have not.
Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position.
Speaker By setting the distance between the speaker’s position (except the subwoofer) and the listener’s seating
DISTANCE
Distance position, the sound delay time is automatically adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same
time. You can select distances between 1.0 and 10.0 m at 0.1-meter intervals.
Change the cut-off for bass output from the front speakers.
Filter If you set the front speakers to “SMALL”, the filter is set to 100 Hz. Raise the cut-off if the bass from the
FILTER
Frequency front speakers is unsatisfactory so that this bass is output through the subwoofer.
You can raise the cut-off from 100 Hz to either 150 Hz or 200 Hz.
Notes on Speaker Size/SPEAKERS

• If you select “SMALL” for “Front/FRONT”, subwoofer setting is set to “YES”.
• If you select “NO” for Subwoofer setting, “Front/FRONT” is set to “LARGE”.
2 Adjusting speaker output level (á page 15)

Adjust the level of the other speakers based on the output of the front speakers. (Output is only from the speakers selected in the speaker settings.
Adjust the volume of the front speakers with [VOLUME].)
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Step 3 Settings
Speakers
1 A. Using the On Screen Display (Customizing your receiver)
L: Front left
• Make sure the television’s VIDEO IN terminal and this unit’s VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT terminal are C: Center
connected (á pages 4 and 8). R: Front right
• Turn on the television and select the video input for this unit. LS: Surround left
• Note the factory settings and ranges. RS: Surround right
SB: Surround back
Enter On Screen display. The factory setting is 6 [L-C-R-LS-

1 -TEST
RS-SB].
Turn on. -SETUP

Subwoofer
RECEIVER
Press and hold
^ 2
Change the settings. The factory setting is YES.
e [e, r, w, q]: Switching

[ENTER]: Entering
Digital Input
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
DVD TV
^ ^ -ANALOG 6CH
w ENTER q
-MONITOR The factory settings are:

1 2 3
r
TV: OPT 1 DVR: OPT 2
4 5 6
CH
For the basic set-up DVD: COAX1 CD: COAX2
VOLUME HDMI: DVD
7
DIRECT TUNING
8
-/--
9 Select the item to set, and perform the
DISC 0 >10
= setting. Input Mode
u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING
g h q
SETUP ENTER
TOP MENU MENU
e
Speakers [ 6 ]
Step 3
[ YES ] The factory settings are AUTO.

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
PLAY
LIST Subwoofer
w ENTER q
DISPLAY RETURN Digital Input

TV VOL –
r
TV VOL +
Input Mode
HELP
HQ SOUND
MODE TV/AV
DVD RECORDER
DVD/HDD Speaker Size
For the advanced set-up
-TEST
SUBWOOFER -SETUP – +
w q
CENTER
FOCUS
MULTI
REAR LEVEL EFFECT The factory settings are:
STEREO/ DTS
Select “Other Setups”. Front, Center and Surround:
2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC
OFF Digital Input SMALL

Input Mode Surr Back and Subwoofer: YES
Other Setups Speaker Distance

-TEST Exit from SETUP
-SETUP
The factory settings are:
Then select the item to set, and Front and Center: 3.0 m
perform the setting. Surround and Surr Back: 1.5 m
e
SETUP ENTER
Filter Frequency
Speaker Size
w ENTER q Speaker Distance
Filter Frequency
100: 100 Hz
RETURN 150: 150 Hz
200: 200 Hz
r
TV VOL +
• To cancel settings
Press [RETURN, TV VOL +].
Note regarding PCM FIX mode
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble
recognizing the digital signals on discs.
With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the To exit On Screen Display
beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the Press [e, r] to select “Exit from
PCM FIX mode if this occurs.
SETUP”.
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot
process other signals. This may cause noise to or
be output. Select another mode in this case. Press [RETURN, TV VOL +]
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The PCM FIX mode remains on even if you turn several times until the setup menu
the unit to standby. disappears.
• With the PCM FIX mode is on, you cannot play
multi-channel sound. Play is fixed as 2-channel.
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1. Select the speakers.
SPEAKERS ENTER 6 [L-C-R-LS-RS-SB]: All speakers connected
5 [L---R-LS-RS-SB ]: No center speaker
e
[ ] 5 [L-C-R-LS-RS ]: No surround back speaker
6 L- C- R- LS- RS- SB
5 [ L- - - R- LS- RS- SB ] 4 [L---R-LS-RS ]: No center and surround back speaker
w ENTER q 5 [ L- C- R- LS- RS ] 3 [L-C-R ]: No surround speaker
4 [ L- - - R- LS- RS ] 2 [L---R ]: Only front speaker
r
3 [ L- C- R ]
2 [ L- - - R ]
1. Change the setting.

e
Speakers [ 6 ]
Subwoofer [ YES ]
w ENTER q
Digital Input
r
Input Mode
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

e
e
TV [ OPT 1 ] TV [ OPT 1 ] e
DVR [ OPT 2 ] DVR [ OPT 2 ]

w ENTER q DVD [ COAX1 ] w ENTER q DVD [ COAX1 ] w ENTER q
CD [ COAX2 ] CD [ COAX2 ]
r
HDMI [ DVD ] r
HDMI [ DVD ] r
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

e INPUT ENTER e
INPUT ENTER e
MODE MODE
Step 3
w ENTER q
TV [ AUTO ] w ENTER q
TV [ AUTO ] w ENTER q
DVR [ AUTO ] DVR [ AUTO ]

r DVD [ AUTO ] r
DVD [ AUTO ] r
CD [ AUTO ] CD [ AUTO ]
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

e e e
Front [ SMALL ] Front [ SMALL ]
Center [ SMALL ] Center [ SMALL ]
w ENTER q
Surround [ SMALL ] w ENTER q
Surround [ SMALL ] w ENTER q
Surr Back [ YES ] Surr Back [ YES ]

r
Subwoofer [ YES ] r
Subwoofer [ YES ] r
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

e e e
Front [ 3.0 ] m Front [ 3.0 ] m
Center [ 3.0 ] m Center [ 3.0 ] m
w ENTER q
Surround [ 1.5 ] m w ENTER q Surround [ 1.5 ] m w ENTER q
Surr Back [ 1.5 ] m Surr Back [ 1.5 ] m

r r r
1. Change the setting.

e
w ENTER q
[ 100 ] [ 150 ] [ 200 ]
r
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Step 3 Settings
1 B. Using the Multi control (Customizing your receiver) SPEAKERS
• For details on the Multi control menus and factory settings, refer to the back cover. SUBW: Subwoofer
• Note the factory settings and ranges. L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
S: Surround
SB: Surround back
Enter Multi control.
Turn on.
MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR
1 The factory settings are:
SUBW YES
MULTI CONTROL
LCR S SB
^
PUSH ENTER
8
D-INPUT (Digital input)
PUSH ENTER
Main menu is displayed.

Change the settings.
SPEAKERS
TV: OPT 1
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
2
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
DVR: OPT 2
VCR 2
PHONES
INPUT SELECTOR
DVD: COAX 1
Turn to change.
SPEAKERS CD: COAX 2
A B
Press to enter.
HDMI SEL (HDMI select)
BI-WIRE
The factory setting is DVD.

For the basic set-up
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
Select “SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP).”
IN MODE (Input mode)
DVD TV
^ ^ -ANALOG 6CH

SETUP 1
Step 3
The factory settings are AUTO.

-MONITOR
1 2 3
4 5 6
CH VOLUME Then select the item to set, and
VOLUME
perform the setting.
7 8 9
DIRECT TUNING -/--
DISC 0
u/t y/i TUNER/BAND
>10
=
MUTING SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS, D-INPUT,
g h q HDMI SEL, IN MODE
TOP MENU MENU
e
FRONT, CENTER and SURROUND:
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
PLAY
LIST
For the advanced set-up SMALL
w ENTER q
Select “SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP).” SUR BACK and SUB-WFR: YES
DISPLAY RETURN
TV VOL –
HELP
HQ SOUND
MODE
r
TV/AV
TV VOL +
DVD RECORDER
DVD/HDD
SETUP 2 DISTANCE
-TEST
w q
Then select the item to set, and The factory settings are:
CENTER MULTI
FOCUS REAR LEVEL EFFECT
perform the setting. FRONT and CENTER: 3.0 m
STEREO/
2CH MIX PL x
DTS
NEO:6 SFC SURROUND and SUR BACK:
1.5 m
OFF
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS, DISTANCE,
FILTER FILTER
-TEST
-SETUP – + 100: 100 Hz
w q 150: 150 Hz
200: 200 Hz
LEVEL
Note regarding PCM FIX mode • To cancel settings

In rare cases, the unit may have trouble Press [MULTI CONTROL].
recognizing the digital signals on discs.
With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the
beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the To finish settings
PCM FIX mode if this occurs. 1. Press [MULTI CONTROL]
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot
process other signals. This may cause noise to
several times to select “EXIT”.
be output. Select another mode in this case. 2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
The PCM FIX mode remains on even if you turn
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the unit to standby.

• With the PCM FIX mode is on, you cannot play
multi-channel sound. Play is fixed as 2-channel.
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Adjusting speaker
1. Select. 2. Change the setting.
2 output level
INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
C (center), RS (right surround), SB (surround
back) and LS (left surround) can be adjusted
SUBW YES LCR S SB between –10 dB and +10 dB, with 0 being the
YES NO level of the front speakers.
LCR S SB: All speakers connected Adjust center, surround and surround back output
L_R S SB: No center speaker to the same apparent level as the front speakers.
LCR S _ _: No surround back speaker
L_R S _ _: No center and surround back speaker For SW (subwoofer), you can select “MIN” for
LCR _ _ _: No surround speaker minimum output, a level between 1 and 19, or
L_R _ _ _: Only front speaker “MAX” for maximum output. Adjust subwoofer
output so it is balanced with that from the front
speakers. Subwoofer output is easily influenced
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. by the source. You can also change its level while
playing something for better effect (á page 24).
TV OPT 1 Turn SPEAKERS A or

TV, DVR, DVD, CD OPT 1, OPT 2,
COAX 1, COAX 2
1 BI-WIRE on.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS A: A B
1. Select “DVD” or “DVR”. BI-WIRE

INPUT SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
DVD BI-WIRE: A B
DVD DVR BI-WIRE

Press both at the same time.
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. • If SPEAKERS B is selected, the test signal
INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR will not be output.
AUTO Output the signal.
Step 3
TV AUTO, ANALOG, 2
TV, DVR, DVD, CD
DIGITAL, PCM FIX
-TEST
-SETUP
TEST L
Two seconds each.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. L C R RS
SW LS SB
FRONT SMALL • When the test signal is output with a HDMI

connection, the video signal will not be output
FRONT, CENTER, NONE, SMALL, LARGE
SURROUND, NO, YES to the TV.
SUR BACK, SUB-WFR
Adjust the main volume.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting.
3 VOLUME
FRONT 3.0 m
FRONT, CENTER,
SURROUND,
1.0 m 10.0 m
VOL- 50dB
SUR BACK --dB (minimum) 0 dB (maximum)
1. Change the setting. Select the speaker

INPUT SELECTOR 4 channel.
100 LEVEL
100, 150, 200
C 0dB
C, RS, SB, LS, SW
Adjust the level.c

5 – +
w q
C - 4dB
-10 dB +10 dB
MIN, 1 19, MAX
Stop the test signal.

6
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-TEST
-SETUP
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Step 4 Basic operations
SPEAKERS
^
A B
8 6.1CH DECODING
BI-WIRE INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
A A
A
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
VCR 2
PHONES DOWN UP
Turn on. Sound modes

1 ^ Adding surround effects
8 Using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx/Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx will work on 2-channel, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.
Turn SPEAKERS A If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.
2 or BI-WIRE on. The following modes are available when using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ .
SPEAKERS
%
MOVIE MUSIC GAME
SPEAKERS A: A B PL x Use this mode when Use this mode when Enjoy games with greater
playing movies. playing music. audio impact.
BI-WIRE
When the input signal is (only when the input
SPEAKERS Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signal is 2-channel)
BI-WIRE: A B
or Dolby Digital Surround
EX, “MOVIE” is indicated
BI-WIRE
by “DOLBY EX”.
Press both at the same time.
Select input. • To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
3 INPUT SELECTOR Using DTS NEO:6
Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels.
The following modes are available when playing 2-channel sources.
DTS CINEMA MUSIC
NEO:6
Use this mode when playing movies. Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
TUNER FM TUNER AM CD TV • To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].

• When the “DTS” or “% DIGITAL” indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected.
TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1 DVD
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)
• If DVD or DVR/VCR1 are selected with a
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with
HDMI connection, “HDMI” lights up when
Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.
communication has been established.
Step 4
Start play of the SFC

4 source.
MUSIC AV/MOVIE
The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or LIVE DRAMA
multi-channel) to suit the input signal. Imparts the reflection and spread of a Best suited for dialogues in drama
Select the desired sound mode (á right) large concert hall. movies.
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be POP/ROCK ACTION
– +
2-channel only. For multi-channel play, Best suited for dynamic sound such as Best suited for action movies with
w q
press [B] to turn off “B”. pop and rock music. impact.
Adjust the volume. VOCAL SPORTS
5 VOLUME Best suited to enhance vocals. Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
sporting event.
JAZZ MUSICAL
Recreates natural sound ambience and Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
direction. musical performance.
DANCE GAME
DOWN UP Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect. Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
When you finish listening PARTY MONO
Be sure to reduce the volume and press This mode uses the front and surround Best suited for older monaural audio
[8] to turn the unit to standby. speakers so that sound is in stereo movies.
regardless of the direction you are
Notes on digital input facing.
This unit can decode the following
signals: • To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
• Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital 6.1CH DECODING mode
Surround EX This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when
• DTS, including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24 playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital
• PCM, including PCM with sampling
sources, as well as Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, DTS NEO:6 and SFC. This mode engages automatically if the
frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1,
disc has a recognition signal for DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX (you can still turn the mode off).
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HDMI), 96 or 88.2 kHz

Play will however be as DTS if the input signal is from a DTS 96/24 source.
It cannot decode:
• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• To cancel: Press [6.1CH DECODING].
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser 6.1CH DECODING
16 If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby
disc player
Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.
DIRECT PLAY
NAVIGATOR LIST
w ENTER q
DISPLAY RETURN
r
TV VOL – TV VOL +
– +
HQ SOUND DVD RECORDER
HELP MODE TV/AV DVD/HDD
w q
-TEST
SUBWOOFER -SETUP – + LEVEL EFFECT
w q
CENTER MULTI
STEREO/ % DTS
STEREO/ DTS 2CH MIX PL x NEO:6 SFC
OFF
OFF
You can adjust the effect of MUSIC with the dimension, center width controls and PANORAMA. (Only when the input signal is 2-channel.)
Dimension Control – DIMEN Center Width Control – C-WDTH PANORAMA
You can make up for differences in the output This adjustment helps you realize a more Sound is spread out more so you feel like you
level of the front and surround speakers. You can natural sound image when listening to music. are surrounded by music.
choose a level between –3 and +3 - Increase the Move sound out into the front speakers to
level to move sound to the front speakers, improve the overall front image, or add sound
decrease to move it to the surround speakers. to the center speaker to fix the center image.
The default is level 0. You can choose a level between 0 (the center
speaker is dominant) and 7 (center sound is
spread out). The default level is 3.
EFFECT – + EFFECT – + EFFECT – +
w q w q w q
Select “DIMEN”. Adjust the effect. Select “C-WDTH”. Adjust the effect. Select “PANORAMA”. Select “ON” or “OFF”.
You can adjust the effect of MUSIC with the center image control.
Center Image Control – C-IMG
This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is dominant) and 5
listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the (center sound is spread out).
overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center The default level is 3.
image. EFFECT – +
w q
Select “C-IMG”. Adjust the effect.
You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers and effect. These adjustments can be made for each SFC mode.
To adjust the speaker level To adjust SFC effect

LEVEL – + EFFECT – +
Step 4
w q w q
Select speaker channel. Adjust the level. Adjust the effect.
C RS LS SW
C, RS, SB and LS: –10 dB to +10 dB SFC effect can be adjusted between EFFECT 1 (minimum) and EFFECT
SW: – – – (off) MIN 10 (maximum).
When 6.1CH DECODING is on: 1 – 19 MAX The factory setting is EFFECT 5 for each mode.
C RS SB LS SW
Output is only from the speakers selected in the speaker settings.

Listening to multi-channel source in stereo (2CH MIX mode)
When multi-channel sources are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other speaker channels are played through the front speakers.
STEREO/
2CH MIX • To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
OFF
Notes on sound modes If the unit does not automatically recognize Dolby Digital Surround
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 and SFC EX or DTS-ES and output is 5.1 channels:
modes remain in effect until you change them. Press [6.1CH DECODING] to switch the mode on manually. Sound will
• To cancel : Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. now come from the surround back speaker.
The 2CH MIX mode remains in effect until you change input mode The 6.1CH DECODING mode cannot be used when the following
or turn off the unit. input signals are supplied:
• To return to surround sound: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. • When only the center channel signals are input.
When input is PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4 Notes on HDMI
(COAXIAL1, HDMI), 96, or 88.2 kHz: When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio:
• You cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro • Speaker settings are ineffective. The speaker settings selected on this
Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. unit need to be set on the DVD player or DVD recorder.
When neither the center nor surround speakers are selected in the
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC.
speaker settings:
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 • You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode.
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or SFC. With a source for which down-mixing is prohibited:

When the surround back speaker is not selected in the speaker settings: • The 2CH MIX mode cannot be used.
• You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode. • Play may not be normal if SPEAKERS B has been selected or all the
speakers have been set to off and you are listening through headphones. 17
Control guide
Main unit
Standby indicator [^] [SPEAKERS, A, B, [% DIGITAL, % EX/PL Ⅱx, % PL Ⅱ , [MULTI CONTROL]
When the unit is connected to the BI-WIRE] DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS, DTS NEO:6] Press to enter Multi
AC mains supply, this indicator For selecting speakers A or B. Lights to indicate the source’s input signal and control, and use [INPUT
lights up in standby mode and To use BI-WIRE, press [A] decoding format used. SELECTOR] to select/
goes out when the unit is turned and [B] at the same time. % DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources enter.
on. Turning the speakers off % EX/PLⅡx: Dolby Digital Surround EX sources [INPUT SELECTOR]
Standby/on switch [8] automatically engages the or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx decoder is For selecting input.
Press to switch the unit from on to STEREO/2CH MIX mode being used. Selects/Enters each setting
standby mode or vice versa. (when listening through % PLⅡ : Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ decoder is being used. in Multi control.
In standby mode, the unit is still headphones, for example). DTS 96/24: DTS 96/24 sources [VOLUME]
consuming a small amount of [BI-AMP] DTS-ES: DTS-ES discrete or matrix sources Volume control.
power. Lights when the BI-AMP DTS: DTS sources
function is activated. DTS NEO:6:DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is
being used.
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
Remote control
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
signal sensor DOWN UP
VCR 2
PHONES
[VCR 2]
For a video camera,
etc.
[6.1CH DECODING] [HQ SOUND [HDMI] [PHONES]

For turning on the 6.1 channel decoding mode. When using this mode MODE] Lights when the signals Headphone jack
the indicator lights. Lights when using have been established Plug type: 6.3 mm
[BASS SYNTHESIZER] HQ sound mode. with a HDMI connection. stereo
For turning on the bass synthesizer mode. When using this mode the • Avoid listening for
indicator lights. prolonged periods of
[MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] time to prevent
For selecting a re-master mode. When using this mode the indicator lights. hearing damage.
[TUNE 2, 1] • Turn the speakers off
For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations. when using the
Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic headphones.
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
Display
• The following indicators will dim when the dimmer is turned to “ON”. They will go out when HQ sound mode is turned on.
[–SPEAKERS–  ,  , [TUNED, ST,  , MONO] [SFC, CENTER FOCUS, 2CH MIX, [–DIGITAL INPUT–, L, C, R,
BI-WIRE ] Radio indicators MULTI REAR] S, LS, SB, RS, LFE]
Speaker indicators TUNED: A station is tuned. SFC: Lights when using an SFC mode. Program format indicators
 :Sound is output from speakers ST: A stereo FM broadcast is tuned. CENTER FOCUS: Lights when using Show the channels contained in
connected to the front A,  : Flashes during automatic the center focus the digital input signal. They do
presetting. mode. not light when input is analogue.
surround, and center terminals.
MONO: Lights when using the 2CH MIX: Lights when playing a multi- L: Front left channel
 : Sound is output only from
Operations
monaural mode. channel source in 2CH MIX C: Center channel

speakers connected to the
[SLEEP] mode. R: Front right channel
front B terminals.
Sleep timer indicator. MULTI REAR: Lights when using the multi S: If the surround channel is
  : Sound is output from
speakers connected to the rear surround mode. monaural.
[ RDS , PS, PTY]
front A and B terminals. [<<<MULTI CONTROL>>>] LS: Surround left channel
(For continental Europe and
When you press the [MULTI CONTROL] SB: Surround back channel
BI-WIRE : Sound is output from the United Kingdom)
speakers connected by button and enter the settings the RS: Surround right channel
RDS : Lights while RDS signals
Bi-wiring. are being received. indicator lights. LFE (Low Frequency Effects):
PS, PTY: Indicates the current Deep-bass effect.
RDS display mode.
[TAPE MONITOR] SPEAKERS TUNED ST M SFC CENTER FOCUS DIGITAL INPUT

[DIGITAL PROCESSING fs]
Lights when the tape monitor is A B BI-WIRE MONO SLEEP 2CH MIX MULTI REAR L C R S Displays the frequency the unit is
on. TAPE MONITOR RDS PS PTY MULTI CONTROL LS SB RS LFE processing.
General display DIGITAL [kHz, MHz]

PROCESSING fs
Shows the input mode, radio Frequency unit indicators
frequency, and other general kHz kHz: AM, or PCM sampling
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information. MHz kHz frequency

MHz: FM
18 • When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio using a HDMI connection, DIGITAL INPUT may not display correctly.

Remote control
Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment.
Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control Operation Guide”, for remote control operation details.
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
[DVD –ANALOG 6CH, TV, CD,
[^, RECEIVER] DVD TV TAPE –MONITOR, DVD RECORDER, VCR]
Standby/on button. ^ ^ Input mode and remote control mode
-ANALOG 6CH buttons.
CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR These buttons light when you press other
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] buttons to indicate the current remote control
To enter radio frequencies and channels. -MONITOR mode.
[DISC, DIRECT TUNING] DVD –ANALOG 6CH
To enable selection of radio stations by When DVD mode is selected
frequency.
1 2 3
• Press and hold:
[ ≧ 10, –/– –] CH
For switching between analogue 6-channel
To enter two digit channels. 4 5 6 and 2-channel DVD input.
VOLUME DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either
7 8 9 SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is on and
SPEAKERS B is off.
DIRECT TUNING -/--
>10 TAPE –MONITOR
[TUNER/BAND] DISC 0 =
• Press and hold:
To change the input mode and remote u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING
For monitoring sound when recording to a
control mode to TUNER.
3 head cassette deck. Also used when you
For switching between FM and AM.
have connected a graphic equalizer to the
g h q TAPE terminals.
[e, r, w, q, ENTER,
RETURN TV VOL 4] TOP MENU MENU [1, CH, 2]
To operate the on screen menus. e
For selecting preset radio channels.
DIRECT PLAY
[HELP] NAVIGATOR LIST
Displays help messages. [4,3, VOLUME]
Press if an error message appears. w ENTER q To adjust the volume.
A message offering a possible solution
scrolls across the display. DISPLAY RETURN
• The remote control mode button currently [MUTING]
selected lights when you press this. To mute the volume.
r
TV VOL – TV VOL +
[SUBWOOFER] HELP
HQ SOUND
MODE TV/AV
DVD RECORDER
DVD/HDD
For selecting subwoofer level. [HQ SOUND MODE]
[CENTER FOCUS] -TEST
For turning on the HQ sound mode.
For turning on the center focus mode. SUBWOOFER -SETUP – +
w q
[MULTI REAR]
CENTER MULTI [-TEST –SETUP]
For turning on the multi rear surround mode. FOCUS REAR LEVEL EFFECT
To start the speaker test signal or enter the
on screen menu.
[STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF] STEREO/
2CH MIX PL x
DTS
NEO:6 SFC [LEVEL]
For selecting STEREO or 2CH MIX mode. To adjust speaker level.
Operations
To cancel surround effect. OFF [EFFECT]
[%PL Ⅱx] To adjust Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro
Select MOVIE (DOLBY EX), MUSIC or Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC effects.
GAME when Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ x mode or [w, 3, q, 4]
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ mode is on. First select EFFECT, LEVEL or SFC, and
[DTS NEO:6] then press [w, 3] or [q, 4] to complete the
For selecting a DTS NEO:6 mode: CINEMA setting.
or MUSIC.
[SFC]
For selecting a SFC mode: MUSIC or AV/MOVIE.
For your reference

• When playing video sources connected to DVR/VCR1 • When DVD ANALOG 6CH input is on
The picture remains on the screen even if you select TAPE, CD or Speaker settings are ineffective. Change the settings on the DVD player
TUNER. if necessary.
• When SPEAKERS B is on No picture will be output when a TV and this unit are connected using a
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be 2-channel only. For multi- HDMI cable. Connect the TV, equipment to be used for playback and
channel play, press [B] to turn off “B”. Then press [A] so that “A” only this unit with a video cable as shown on page 4 or page 9.
comes on. • When using a graphic equalizer
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• When input is DIGITAL Some distortion may occur, depending on the equalizer’s settings.
The tape monitor cannot be used.
• When muting is on
Muting is canceled when the unit is turned off.
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The radio
Manual tuning
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
DVD TV
MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR ^ ^ -ANALOG 6CH
1 2 3 -MONITOR
TUNE 2 TUNE 1 1 2 3
4 5 6 CH
PUSH ENTER 4 5 6
VOLUME
7 8 9 7 8 9
DIRECT TUNING -/--
DIRECT TUNING >10
DISC 0 =
MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME DISC 0 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING
TUNER/BAND
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING g h q
DOWN UP
VCR 2 TOP MENU MENU

PHONES e
DIRECT PLAY
Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”. Direct tuning

1 INPUT SELECTOR
TUNER/BAND DIRECT TUNING 1 2 3

DISC
4 5 6
FM ↔ AM
Select MANUAL tuning mode. 7 8 9
2 (á below, “Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode”) 0
Tune to the station.
3 TUNE 2 TUNE 1
e.g. 107.90 MHz, Press [1] → [0] → [7] → [9] → [0]
• If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the display
Automatic tuning returns to the frequency being received.
Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to scroll. • If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be
Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there displayed.
is interference.)
Multi control tuner settings MULTI CONTROL
Enter Multi Select MANUAL or 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.

1 control. PRESET tuning mode
Select tuning mode, then press INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
MULTI CONTROL
[TUNE 2 or 1] to tune.
MANUAL: To tune the station
frequency.
PUSH ENTER
PRESET: To select the preset
channel. TUNER TUNING MANUAL
(Multi control menus and MANUAL PRESET
factory settings á back cover)
Change the FM mode 1. Select “TUNER”. 2. Select “FM MODE”. 3. Select “MONO”.
2 settings. INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT SELECTOR
Operations
INPUT SELECTOR
You can improve FM reception by

switching reception to monaural.
• To cancel, select “AUTO”.
Beat proof mode 1. Select “OPTION”. 2. Select “B PROOF”. 3. Select “MODE A”

• To select When there is a lot of noise or “MODE B”.
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn to interference with an AM broadcast, INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
change. try switching to this mode.

This may change the volume, but
Press to
noise will also be reduced.
enter.
• To cancel AM allocation 1. Select “TUNER”. 2. Select “AM 3. Select “9 kHz” or
MULTI CONTROL If the correct AM frequency cannot ALLOC” “10 kHz”.
be tuned in, change the frequency INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
step to suit your area.

PUSH ENTER
To finish settings For your reference

• Improving reception
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1. Press [MULTI CONTROL] DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD player off or move it further away from the
several times to select antennas if this occurs.
“EXIT”. • Beat proof mode
20 2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. Changing these settings also changes the A/D attenuator settings, which are linked (á page 25).
Preset tuning
RECEIVER AV SYSTEM
DVD TV
^ ^ -ANALOG 6CH
1 2 3 -MONITOR
TUNE 2 TUNE 1
1 2 3
PUSH ENTER 4 5 6 CH CH
4 5 6
VOLUME
7 8 9 7 8 9
DIRECT TUNING -/--
-/-- >10
VOLUME DISC 0 =
0 >10
A
SPEAKERS
B BI-AMP
= u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP g h q
VCR 2
PHONES
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TOP MENU MENU
e
DIRECT PLAY
Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”. Selecting preset channels (On the remote control)
1 INPUT SELECTOR
1 2 3
CH or 4 5 6
Presetting stations. 7 8 9
2 (á below, “Automatic presetting” or “Manual presetting”)
0
-/--
>10
=
Select PRESET tuning mode. When using the numbered buttons

3 (á page 20, “Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode”) To select a two digit number e.g. 21:
[ ≧ 10, –/– –] → [2] → [1]
Select the preset channels.
4
TUNE 2 TUNE 1
Hold down the button to change channels faster.
Enter Multi Automatic presetting

1 control. Preparation: 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.
First, set the channel reception: INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
MULTI CONTROL FM 87.50 MHz,

AM 522 kHz (9 kHz steps),
AM 530 kHz (10 kHz steps)
PUSH ENTER Preset channels that are
automatically assigned by this
unit are:
TUNER AUTO MEM START
(Multi control menus and FM: 1 to 30
START CANCEL
factory settings á back cover) AM: 21 to 30 (FM stations are • To cancel, select “CANCEL”.
replaced if any were preset in
Operations
these channels.)
Presetting • During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (  ) flashes and the
2 stations.
frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are
displayed for a second when a station is preset.
• The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.
• To select
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn to
Manual presetting 1. Select. 2. Select. 3.Select the channel.
change.
INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
Preparation:
Press to Set the station signal you want
enter. to set as a preset.
Preset the stations one at a time.
• To cancel • FM stations can also be preset
in the MONO mode.
TUNER MEMORY CH 1
MULTI CONTROL CH 1 CH 30
• “STORED” is displayed.
PUSH ENTER • To continue presetting, press [TUNE 2 or 1] to tune another station from
step  .
To finish settings For your reference

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Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household AC mains socket, the stations remain in the
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL] memory for approximately two weeks.
several times to select
“EXIT”.
2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. 21
RDS broadcasts (For continental Europe and the United Kingdom)
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
PUSH ENTER
VCR 2
PHONES
Enter Multi Change the display

1 control.
MULTI CONTROL
1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.

PUSH ENTER
Main menu is displayed. This unit can display the text data INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
(Multi control menus and

INPUT SELECTOR
transmitted by the radio data

factory settings á back cover) system (RDS) available in some
areas.
Change the “ RDS ” lights while RDS signals
2 settings.
are being received. TUNER DISPLAY FREQ
FREQ, RDS PS,
FREQ: Frequency display
RDS PTY
• To select RDS PS: Program service,
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn to the station name
change. RDS PTY: Program type
Press to
enter. • RDS displays may not be
available if reception is poor.
• To cancel
MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
To finish settings
For your reference
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL] This unit does not have the emergency broadcast system (EBS) that automatically tunes into emergency
several times to select broadcasts.
“EXIT”.
2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
PTY displays
NEWS News FINANCE Finance
AFFAIRS Current affairs CHILDREN Children
INFO Information SOCIAL A Social affairs
SPORT Sport RELIGION Religion
Operations
EDUCATE Education PHONE IN Phone in

DRAMA Drama TRAVEL Travel
CULTURE Culture LEISURE Leisure
SCIENCE Science JAZZ Jazz music
VARIED Varied COUNTRY Country music
POP M Pop music NATIONAL National music
ROCK M Rock music OLDIES Oldies
M. O. R. M Middle-of-the-road Music FOLK M Folk music
LIGHT M Light classical DOCUMENT Documentary
CLASSICS Serious classical TEST Test broadcast
OTHER M Other music ALARM Emergency announcement
WEATHER Weather information
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Audio settings
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
6.1CH DECODING BASS MULTI-SOURCE TUNE 1

SYNTHESIZER RE-MASTER
BI-WIRE
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
VCR 2
PHONES
To enjoy bi-amp sound

You are able to take advantage of two separate amplifiers for the high
frequency and low frequency ranges. This enables more highly defined Ensure “BI-AMP” lights when [BI-WIRE] is selected.
sound reproduction of the two ranges thus producing high quality bi-
amp stereo sound.
SPEAKERS BI-AMP
You can enjoy bi-amp sound when the sound is delivered as analogue A B
stereo or PCM stereo sound.
Note BI-WIRE
• Before selecting [BI-WIRE], connect speakers designed for bi-wiring
using the bi-wiring connection (á page 6). Press both at the same time.
• Do not select [BI-WIRE] if you have connected two sets of speakers to
the A and B speaker terminals.
BI-AMP will be turned off and the indicator will go out in the BASS ON
BI-WIRE
following cases:
• If any of the sound modes (Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS
NEO:6, SFC, 6.1CH DECODING) are turned on.
• If DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected.
• When input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS.
• When the bass synthesizer is on.
• When multi-source re-master is on.
• When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio from a HDMI
connection.
Bass synthesizer
Provides depth of bass for audio play with impact. • To cancel
Bass synthesizer cannot be used in the following cases:
• When input signal is Dolby Digital stereo or DTS stereo.
BASS
SYNTHESIZER BASS ON Press [BASS SYNTHESIZER].
• When input signal is monaural.

• When Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx with 2-channel sources, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ ,
DTS NEO:6, SFC or multi-source re-master is on.
• When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx with 　
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.
• When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected.
Multi-source re-master
This original feature boosts the frequencies of the higher harmonics that
are lost during recording due to compression.
MULTI-SOURCE
RE-MASTER EFFECT 1
When multi-source re-master is on, the current level appears. EFFECT 1, EFFECT 2, EFFECT 3,
EFFECT 1: For fast tracks (pop and rock) EFFECT 4, OFF
EFFECT 2: For tracks with a variety of tempos (jazz) DIGITAL
fs
EFFECT 3: For slow tracks (classical) PROCESSING
EFFECT 4: For compressed audio signals kHz

OFF: The re-master processing is off.
Operations
Multi-source re-master cannot be used in the following cases: When multi-source re-master is set to on and the input signal is digital,
• When Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ x, DTS NEO:6, SFC or 6.1CH DECODING is on. the sampling frequency will be processed as double the original one.
If the input signal is analogue, the sampling frequency will be treated
as 96kHz.
For your reference

The bass synthesizer or multi-source re-master cannot be used in the following cases.
• When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio from a HDMI connection.
• When input signal is DTS 96/24, PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4, 96 or 88.2 kHz.
n DTS FIX mode
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs.
With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
When DTS FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This may cause noise to be output. Turn the setting off in this case.
• When you turn the unit to standby, the DTS FIX mode is canceled.
• When using a HDMI connection, you cannot set the DTS FIX mode.
While the input source is selected
When DTS FIX mode is on
6.1CH DECODING TUNE 1
DTS FIX • You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode.
DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 are played as normal DTS
Press and hold both
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(i.e., there is no output from the surround back speaker).

at the same time for 2 seconds.
• To cancel, perform the same operation again. “AUTO” is displayed.
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Audio settings
NAVIGATOR LIST
w ENTER q
DISPLAY RETURN
SUBWOOFER TV VOL –
r
TV VOL +
HQ SOUND
HQ SOUND DVD RECORDER
MODE
HELP MODE TV/AV DVD/HDD
CENTER MULTI -TEST

FOCUS REAR w q
CENTER MULTI
STEREO/ DTS
Subwoofer level
You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer while listening to a source.
Select SW – – – to stop output.
The factory setting is SW 10.
• You cannot adjust the subwoofer level if DVD ANALOG 6CH is SUBWOOFER
selected. SW 10
• Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer ---, MIN, 5, 10, 15, MAX
level is high. Reduce the subwoofer level if this occurs.
Center focus
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming
from within the television. CENTER
FOCUS • To cancel
Center focus cannot be used in the following cases:
• When there is no center input signal. C.FOCUS Press [CENTER FOCUS].
• When the center speaker is not selected in the speaker settings.
• When 2CH MIX is on.
• When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. 　
Multi rear surround

This mode makes it seem like sound is coming virtually from the
multiple rear surround speakers when connected with the surround
MULTI • To cancel
speaker.
Multi rear surround cannot be used in the following cases:
REAR
M.REAR Press [MULTI REAR].
• When there is no surround input signal.
• When the surround channel is monaural.
• When the surround speaker is not selected in the speaker settings.
• When 2CH MIX is on.
• When MUSIC mode is selected while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx. 　
HQ sound mode
This mode ensures that sound with a greater purity is played by closing
down the unit’s circuits such as display and video output. HQ SOUND
• You cannot use this mode when selecting TUNER. MODE • To cancel
HQ ON Press [HQ SOUND MODE].
Operations
For your reference

The center focus or multi rear surround cannot be used in the following cases.
• When input signal is monaural, DTS 96/24, PCM or analogue stereo.
• Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC is on.
• When input signal is 2-channel while using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx.
• When multi-source re-master is on.
• When DVD ANALOG 6CH is selected.
• When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio from a HDMI connection.
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SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
PUSH ENTER
VCR 2
PHONES
Multi control audio settings MULTI CONTROL
Enter Multi Tone 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Adjust the level.

1 control. You can adjust the level of the
bass and treble.

MULTI CONTROL • The STEREO mode must be on
and input must be either
PUSH ENTER
analogue or 2-channel PCM
signals. You cannot adjust the
TONE BASS 0dB
BASS TREBLE -10 dB +10 dB
tone if DVD ANALOG 6CH is
selected.
Main menu is displayed. Balance 1. Select. 2. Adjust the balance.
(Multi control menus and INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
You can adjust the balance of the

factory settings á back cover)
front speakers.
Change the
2 settings.
BALANCE L R
Second audio output 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.
Select the source to output from
SECOND AUDIO OUT.

DISABLE: For use as the regular
TAPE REC (OUT).
ENABLE: For use as
SECOND AUDIO OUT.
the OPTION SECOND-A ENABLE
DISABLE ENABLE
When “SOURCE” is selected, the 4. Select.
source being played by this unit is INPUT SELECTOR
output.
• To select To listen to the radio, select
INPUT SELECTOR Turn to SOURCE and tune to the station.
change.
Press to
SOURCE
SOURCE, CD, TV, DVD,
enter. DVR/VCR1, VCR 2, TAPE
• To cancel Dual program 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.

When the input signal is Dolby INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
MULTI CONTROL
Digital and “DUAL” appears in the

display, the audio to be output is
PUSH ENTER set.
MAIN:Main audio output
OPTION DUAL PRG MAIN
Operations
SAP:Sub channel audio output
MAIN+SAP:Main and sub channel MAIN, SAP, MAIN+SAP
audio output
Dynamic range 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.
compression INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
Change this setting to listen to

software recorded with Dolby
Digital at low volume (such as late
at night) maintaining audio clarity.
It reduces the peak level in loud OPTION DR COMP OFF
scenes without affecting the sound OFF, STANDARD, MAX
field. OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range.
STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the software for
household viewing.
MAX: The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night viewing).
To finish settings A/D attenuator 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL] Turn the A/D attenuator on if
several times to select “OVERFLOW” lights frequently

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“EXIT”. when using 2-channel analogue

2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. input or DVD ANALOG 6CH input.
OPTION A/D ATT OFF 25

OFF ON
Other functions
SPEAKERS
A B BI-AMP
PUSH ENTER
BI-WIRE
^
8 6.1CH DECODING
DOWN UP
VCR 2
PUSH ENTER
PHONES
Other Multi control function settings MULTI CONTROL
Enter Multi Dimmer 1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.

1 control. Dim the display for better viewing
MULTI CONTROL in a darkened room.

Choose a level between 1 (bright)
and 3 (dim). .

PUSH ENTER
DIMMER ON LEVEL 2
OFF ON LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2,
(Multi control menus and LEVEL 3
• To cancel, select “OFF”.
factory settings á back cover) • The brightness changes
to show the level.
Change the Sleep timer 1. Select. 2. Select. • To check the setting
2 settings. The sleep timer can turn the unit
INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR After setting the time,
you can check the
off after a set time.
• To select remaining time using
It does not control any other
step 2.
INPUT SELECTOR
Turn to components.
• To change a setting
change.
Press to SLEEP OFF Repeat the procedure
from the beginning.
enter. OFF, 30, 60,
90, 120 (in minutes)
• To cancel, select “OFF”.
• To cancel
MULTI CONTROL The RESET function 1. Select.
.
2. Select. 3. Select.
The operation settings for the unit
will be initialized to the settings

PUSH ENTER
made at the time of shipment.
However, any preset radio stations
will not be erased.
To finish settings OPTION RESET YES
YES NO
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL]
several times to select
“EXIT”.
2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
Making a recording
You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT), a DVD
INPUT SELECTOR
recorder/VCR connected to DVR/VCR1 OUT, or digital recording
equipment connected to DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT.
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to
PUSH ENTER
prepare it for recording.

When using the HDMI connections for the DVD player or DVD recorder
Operations
DOWN UP
PHONES To record, follow the method described below.

Connect the recording equipment to this unit’s DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
Preparation: If you record to tape deck, set Second audio output to terminal (á page 10).
“DISABLE” (á page 25). To record the video, connect the DVD player, DVD recorder or recording
Select the source to be recorded. equipment to this unit with a video connection cable (ápages 4 and 8).
1 INPUT SELECTOR
• You cannot have digital output when DVD-Audio and sampling
frequency more than 48 kHz. Use an analogue connection in this case
(ápages 4 and 8).
Note
• With a tape deck, you can record any analogue source except TAPE.
Reference
• With a DVD recorder/VCR, you can record any analogue source except
TAPE and DVR/VCR1.
Begin recording.
2 Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions.
• With digital recording equipment, you can record any digital source
without copy protection.
Start the source to be recorded. • When you select DVD ANALOG 6CH mode, only sound from the front
3 Follow your equipment’s operating instructions. left and right channels is recorded.
• Some sources do not allow digital recording. Connect through the
analogue terminals.
Maintenance
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To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
26 • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Specifications (DIN 45 500)
n AMPLIFIER SECTION S/N
Power output (at AC 230-240 V) MONO 60 dB
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 Ω) STEREO 58 dB
20 Hz-20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven Frequency response
2 x 80 W (6 Ω) 20 Hz-15 kHz +1 dB, –2 dB
Total harmonic distortion Alternate channel selectivity
rated power at 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω) ±400 kHz 65 dB
Power bandwidth Capture ratio 1.5 dB
both channels driven, –3 dB 4 Hz-88 kHz (6 Ω, 0.9 %) Image rejection at 98 MHz 40 dB
Power output each channel driven (at AC 230-240 V) IF rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB
Front (L/R) 100 W (6 Ω) AM suppression 50 dB
Center 100 W (6 Ω) Stereo separation
Surround (L/R/BACK) 100 W (6 Ω) 1 kHz 40 dB
Load impedance Carrier leak
Front (L/R) 19 kHz –30 dB
A or B 6-16 Ω 38 kHz –50 dB
A and B 6-16 Ω Channel balance (250 Hz-6.3 kHz) ±1.5 dB
BI-WIRE 6-16 Ω Limiting point 1.2 µV
Center 6-16 Ω Bandwidth
Surround (L/R/BACK) 6-16 Ω IF amplifier 180 kHz
Frequency response FM demodulator 1000 kHz
CD, TV, DVD, DVR/VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 4 Hz-88 kHz, ±3 dB Antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced)
DVD 6CH 4 Hz-44 kHz, ±3 dB
Input sensitivity and impedance n AM TUNER SECTION
CD, TV, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVR/VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 200 mV/22 kΩ Frequency range 522-1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)
S/N at rated power (6 Ω) 530-1620 kHz (10 kHz steps)
CD, TV, DVD, DVR/VCR1 (DIGITAL INPUT) 90 dB (IHF, A: 103 dB) Sensitivity 20 µV, 330 µV/m
Tone controls Selectivity (at 999 kHz) 55 dB
BASS 50 Hz, +10 to –10 dB IF rejection (at 999 kHz) 50 dB
TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to –10 dB
Output voltage
n VIDEO SECTION
TAPE (SECOND AUDIO OUT), DVR/VCR1 200 mV Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced) 1±0.1 Vp-p
Channel balance (250 Hz-6.3 kHz) ±1 dB Maximum input voltage 1.5 Vp-p
Channel separation 55 dB Input/output impedance 75 Ω (unbalanced)
Subwoofer frequency response (–6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz S-Video Input TV, DVD, DVR/VCR1, VCR2
Output TV MONITOR
Digital input (OPTICAL) 2 Component Video Input TV, DVD
(COAXIAL) 2 Output TV MONITOR
Digital output (OPTICAL) 1 OSD Video Format PAL
HDMI input (VER. 1.1) 1 n GENERAL

HDMI output (VER. 1.0) 1 Power supply AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 135 W
n FM TUNER SECTION Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 mm x 83 mm x 376 mm
Frequency range 87.50-108.00 MHz Mass 4.5 kg
Sensitivity
S/N 30 dB 1.5 µV/75 Ω Power consumption in standby mode: 1.6 W
S/N 26 dB 1.3 µV/75 Ω
S/N 20 dB 1.2 µV/75 Ω Notes:
IHF usable sensitivity (IHF ’58) 1.5 µV/75 Ω 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
IHF 46 dB stereo quieting sensitivity 22 µV/75 Ω Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Total harmonic distortion 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.
MONO 0.2 %
STEREO 0.3 % Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
NORSK SUOMI
ADVARSEL! VAROITUS!
• APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, • ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU
ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
OVERHETING UNNGÅS. • ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
• APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
OG LIGNENDE. • ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
• PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
Reference
OPPÅ APPARATET. • HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA

• BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
MILJØET.
VAROITUS:
ADVARSEL: TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
RQT7525
IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
27
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks.
If you can’t fix the unit as described or if something not listed here occurs, contact your dealer.
n Common problems Pages
No power. • Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. 5
• Turn the volume up. 16
• Check connections to speakers and other equipment. 4-10
• Turn on the speakers. 16
• Turn off the tape monitor. 19
• Select the correct source. 16
No sound. • Change the Digital Input/D-INPUT or HDMI/HDMI SEL setting to suit the type of connection you have made. 12, 14
Sound is distorted. • Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. 16
• Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off. 12, 14, 23
• Down-mixing of some DVD-Audio discs may not be possible due to copyright protection.
In this case, play may not be normal if:
− SPEAKERS B has been selected. 18
− Not all the 5.1-channel setting speakers have been selected. –
• Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD
− Change the audio output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder from “Bitstream” –
When using a HDMI connection, the
to “PCM”. (6.1-channel sources will however be played as 5.1-channel and the 6.1 CH
first few seconds of sound is cut off.
DECODING mode cannot be used.)
If playing a 2-channel source, set the Input Mode/IN MODE to PCM FIX. 12, 14
• Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on.
Causes include:
Sound stops. “F 76” or “OVERLOAD” − Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 5, 6
appears on the display for about a − Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. 5, 6
second, and the unit turns off. − Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. –
− Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. –
Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.
“F 70” appears on the display. • Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer. –
• The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright –
“U 70-1-1” appears on the display.
protection technology.
• The unit has received a signal for a picture format that is incompatible with the HDMI connection. –
“U 70-1-2” appears on the display.
Check the settings of the connected equipment.
• Should anything unusual happen using a HDMI connection
− Turn the connected equipment on again. –
“U 70-3” appears on the display.
− Pull out the HDMI cable then reinsert it. –
− Reduce the amount of equipment connected in series to the HDMI terminal if exceeding 2 units. –
n Sound modes Pages

• Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. 12, 14
Sound is not heard from the center,
• Turn 2CH MIX off. 17
surround, or subwoofer speakers.
• The source may be stereo. Change the sound mode. 16
Sound is not heard from the surround • Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct. 12, 14
back speaker. • Turn 6.1CH DECODING mode on. 16
Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, • Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off. 19
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or • You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is PCM 17
SFC. with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1, HDMI), 96 or 88.2 kHz.
There is no DTS audio output.
There is audio output, but the DTS • Check the DVD player’s digital output settings. –
decoder indicator is not lit.
n Radio Pages
• Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.) 7
• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 7
The radio cannot be tuned in or there
• Reduce the treble. 25
is a lot of noise and interference.
• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers. –
• Separate the antenna from other cables, cords, and appliances. –
The correct AM frequency cannot be
• Change the frequency step to suit your area when AM is selected. 20
tuned in.
n Multi control menus and factory settings (Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers  )
Main menu Sub menu (factory settings) Main menu Sub menu (factory settings) Main menu Sub menu (factory settings)
TUNING MANUAL DR COMP OFF FRONT
TUNER FM MODE AUTO  A/D ATT OFF  CENTER SMALL
OPTION
(TUNER MEMORY CH 1 B PROOF MODE A  SPEAKERS SURROUND
AUTO MEM START  RESET YES SUR BACK
mode  YES
only) DISPLAY FREQ  SUBW YES SUB-WFR
SPEAKERS LCR S SB SETUP 2 
AM ALLOC 9 kHz  SUBW NO FRONT
3.0 m
BASS TV OPT 1 CENTER
TONE 0dB DISTANCE
TREBLE  DVR OPT 2 SURROUND
D-INPUT 1.5 m
BALANCE L R DVD COAX 1 SUR BACK
OFF SETUP 1 CD COAX 2  FILTER 100
DIMMER
ON LEVEL 2  HDMI SEL DVD EXIT áExit the Multi control
SLEEP OFF TV
DISABLE DVR
SECOND-A IN MODE AUTO
OPTION ENABLE SOURCE  DVD
DUAL PRG MAIN CD
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Step Home Theater connections.... 4

Other connections .................. 6

Step Basic operations................... 16

Fuse cover NORSK

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

For the United Kingdom For Australia and New Zealand

2 Batteries 1 Remote control

CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR

Stereo phono cable 1 Coaxial cable 1 1

AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

Changing the digital input

OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT

Turn off all components before making any connections.

HF terminals TV IN HF BI-WIRE LF HF terminals

HF: High frequency Speaker impedance:

Cable Speaker terminals Note

Twist Do not short-circuit.

For connection to a second pair of speakers.

Having fun with DVDs using HDMI connections

This unit Speakers

FM indoor antenna (included) AM loop antenna (included)

OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT (DVD) IN

CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A

300 Ω feeder wire

21-pin scart cable connection also possible.

21-pin scart cable connection also possible.

Cable box or satellite receiver etc.

8 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO

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OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT (DVD) IN

Video camera etc.

S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

CENTER SUBWOOFER REC (IN)

Using the SECOND AUDIO OUT

OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OUT (DVD) IN

CD TAPE TV DVD/DVD 6CH DVR/VCR1 SUBWOOFER TV TV DVD DVR/VCR1 DVD IN FRONT A

1 Customizing your receiver (á pages 12-15)

n Items which can be set

Notes on Speaker Size/SPEAKERS

2 Adjusting speaker output level (á page 15)

Enter On Screen display. The factory setting is 6 [L-C-R-LS-

Turn on. -SETUP

e [e, r, w, q]: Switching

CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR

-MONITOR The factory settings are:

[ YES ] The factory settings are AUTO.

DISPLAY RETURN Digital Input

OFF Digital Input SMALL

Other Setups Speaker Distance

1. Change the setting.

1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

DVR [ OPT 2 ] DVR [ OPT 2 ]

1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

DVR [ AUTO ] DVR [ AUTO ]

1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

Surr Back [ YES ] Surr Back [ YES ]

1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.

Surr Back [ 1.5 ] m Surr Back [ 1.5 ] m

1. Change the setting.