Front Panel Controls
8Video 3 Inputs: These audio/video inputs may be used for temporary connection of video games, camcorders, digital still cameras or portable audio products. To select a source connected to these jacks, press the Vid 3 Input Selector @.
9Tape Selector: Press this button to select the device connected to the Tape In jacks f as the listening source.
)CD: Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks ¦ as the listening source.
!DVD Input Selector: Press this button to select the device connected to the DVD Input jacks ° as the listening and viewing source.
@Video Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Video inputs Á a, or the front panel Video 3 input 8.
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6-Ch Direct inputs ¤ as the listening source.
$AM/FM: Press this button to select the
tuner as the AVR 500’s input source. When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard. Press it again to change between AM and FM bands.
%Tuning Button: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the TUNED indicator U will illumi- nate in the Information Display 35.
To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency per button press. When the button is held for a few seconds you will note that the unit will quickly search the frequency band. Release it once the fast tuning starts and the tuner will automatically scan for the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop.
^Preset Scan: Press this button to automat- ically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR 500’s memory. The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station. To stop the scan when the desired station is heard, press the button again. (See pages
&Preset Stations Selector: Press this but- ton to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See pages
*Tuner Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator T will illu- minate in the information display, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals. In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together. Select MONO for better reception of weak signals.
(Dolby Digital Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when lis- tening to a program that carries Dolby Digital information. (See pages
îDolby Pro Logic Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode when listening to an analog program that is encoded with
ïDolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press this but- ton to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode. This mode is used primarily when a center channel speaker but no surround speakers, are installed. (See pages 22 for more information on surround modes.)
ðVMAx Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the VMAx mode. When only front left and right speakers are installed, VMAx uses proprietary circuits to create a virtual surround sound. (See pages 22 for more infor- mation on VMAx.)
ñLogic 7 Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Logic 7 modes. One press brings up the Logic 7 Cinema mode, another press activates the Logic 7 Music mode. When a stereo source is in use, Logic 7 delivers sound to all five speakers, creating a multichannel sound field. (See page 22 for more information on Logic 7.)
òTheater Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Theater mode as an alternate surround mode when stereo sources are in use.
óDTS Selector: Press this button to select DTS decoding when listening to an audio or video program that is encoded in the DTS for- mat. (See pages
ôSurround Off: Press this button to turn off all surround processing and to listen to a pro- gram in traditional stereo from the left front and right front speakers only.
õMute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker and headphone outputs of the AVR 500.
öVolume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
÷Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See pages
øDigital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical d and Coaxial e Digital inputs. (See pages
ùSet Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Information Display 35,, into the AVR 500’s memory.
üMultiroom Selector: Press this button to activate the AVR 500’s Multiroom system. (See page 26 for complete information on Multiroom operation.)
33Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration.)
34Selector Buttons: When you are establish- ing the AVR 500’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select between the choices avail- able, as shown in the Information Display 35,.
35Information Display: This display deliv- ers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.)
36Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.
6FRONT PANEL CONTROLS