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• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not causing interference.
• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 85).
• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 18).
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 43).
• This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 55).
• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
• If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the HOME MENU.
Remedy
For FM broadcasts
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 30). For AM broadcasts
• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.
12Additional information
Symptom | Remedy |
No sound from one speaker. | • Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 18). |
| • Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 86). |
| • Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 85). |
| • The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening |
| mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 50). |
| |
Sound is produced from | • Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 55). |
analog components, but not | • Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected |
from digital ones (DVD, LD, | to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). |
CD-ROM, etc.). | • Check the digital output settings on the source component. |
|
| • If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. |
| • Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input function. |
No sound is output or a noise is • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS
software is played back.
No sound when using the
HOME MENU.
Other audio problems
Symptom
Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts.
•Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
•Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 30).
•Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
A multichannel DVD source appears to be downmixed to 2 channels during playback.
Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD.
When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.
Can’t record audio.
•For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
•Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting other audio components on page 28).
Subwoofer output is very low.
Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd.
The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect.
•Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 87).
Noise or hum can be heard even when there is no sound being input.
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Contents
Operating Instructions
Important the Moulded Plug
Ventilation Caution
Operating Environment
Contents
Controlling the rest of your system
Using other functions
System and the other setup
Advanced Mcacc menu
Flow of settings on the receiver
Before you start
Features
Before you start Chapter
Before you start
Installing the receiver
Operating range of remote control unit
Checking what’s in the box
Controls and displays Chapter
Remote control
Controls and displays
Receiver
Controls and displays
Enter
Controls and displays Front panel
STANDBY/ON
Speakers
Controls and displays Display
Sleep
Mstr
Connecting your equipment Chapter
Connecting your equipment
Rear panel
Connecting your equipment
1ch surround connection Simple connection & Best surround
Other speaker connection
1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone
1ch surround & Speaker B connection
Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers
THX speaker system setup
Bare wire connections
Connecting the speakers
Some tips for improving sound quality
Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections
High
Bi-wiring your speakers
Bi-amping your speakers
Low
Speaker B setup
Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system
Zone 2 setup
Bi-Amping setup
Connecting your equipment About the video converter
Connecting using Hdmi
Select one
Connecting your DVD player with no Hdmi output
Video S-VIDEO
Connecting your TV with no Hdmi input
DVD player, etc Select one
About HDMI1
Front panel
HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
Connecting other audio components
Connecting additional amplifiers
About the WMA9 Pro decoder
Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas
Connecting external antennas
Zone 2 OUT signals can be output
Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup
Analog audio signals Audio Zone 2 OUT. a
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup Zone
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone
Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver
Grounding purposes
Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output
1 in 2 OUT Total 50 mA MAX
Connecting a USB device
Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod
Switch the receiver into standby then use
Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver
Switching the speaker impedance
Basic Setup
Basic Setup Chapter
Changing the OSD display language OSD Language
1a.Full Auto Mcacc
Input Setup menu
Basic Setup
Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup
BDb
Input function default and possible settings
SystemSetup 4b.Input Setup
HDMI-4b IPod/USB
Playing a source
Basic playback
Basic playback Chapter
Playing a source with Hdmi connection
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
Basic playback
Playing an iPod
Finding what you want to play
Basic playback controls
Switching the iPod controls2
Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3
Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this
Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu
Basic playback Playing a USB device
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device
Want to play, then press to start playback
Slideshow Setup
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device1
Photo files
About playable file formats
Music files
MP3 a
Basic playback Listening to the radio
Searching for RDS programs
Listening to station presets
An introduction to RDS
Displaying RDS information
Listening in surround sound
Listening to your system
Listening to your system Chapter
Auto playback
Listening to your system
Using the Home THX modes
Using the Advanced surround effects
PRO LOGIC+THX Cinema
Listening in stereo
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
Then
Using surround back channel processing
Listening to your system Using Stream Direct
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
Press Enter to confirm
Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix function
Selecting Mcacc presets
Up Mix OFF
Phase Control OFF
Listening to your system Choosing the input signal
Better sound using Phase Control
Phase Control on
Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights
Kuro Link
Making the Kuro Link connections
When you’re finished, press Home Menu
Kuro Link Setup
You will finish to Home Menu
Synchronized amp mode
Setting the Pqls function
Before using synchronization
Synchronized amp mode operations
Setting the Audio options
Using other functions
Using other functions Chapter
Press Return to confirm and exit the menu
Using other functions
Setting the Video options
Progressive
Using other functions Switching the speaker system
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls
MULTI-ZONE remote controls
Reducing the level of an analog signal
Making an audio or a video recording
Checking your system settings
Using other functions Using the sleep timer
Switching the Hdmi output
Dimming the display
Display shows Reset no
Using other functions Resetting the system
Default system settings
Display shows RESET? OK
Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other components
Selecting preset codes directly
Controlling the rest of your system Chapter
Default preset codes
Controls the components
HDD Red
Controlling the rest of your system
CH +
Clear b
Sacd Setup a
+10
OPEN/CLOSE b
Advanced Mcacc menu
Making receiver settings from the Advanced Mcacc menu
Select the setting you want to adjust
Advanced Mcacc menu Chapter
Use / to select the item, then use / to set
Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc Expert
Select the parameters you want to set
1b.Auto Mcacc
Advanced Mcacc menu
Manual Mcacc setup
Fine Speaker Distance
Adjust the level of the left channel
Fine Channel Level
Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menu
Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control
Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu
Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu
Standing Wave
How to interpret the graphical output
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust
How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter
Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional
Channel frequencies/sounds
Select an option and press Enter
1c5a.Reverb Measurement
1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup
1c5b.Reverb View
Channel Level
Speaker Setting
Advanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc Data
Speaker Distance
Output PC
When ‘Ch’ is highlighted, use / to select the channel
Acoustic Cal EQ
Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Mcacc Data Check menu
Copying Mcacc preset data
Renaming Mcacc presets
Advanced Mcacc menu Data Management
Clearing Mcacc presets
3c.MCACC Memory Clear
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
System and the other setup
System and the other setup Chapter
Manual speaker setup
Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu
System and the other setup
Surround back speaker setting
Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu
Confirm your selected setup option
Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu
Select a setup option
Adjust the level of each channel using /
Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP setup menu
THX Audio Setting
Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu
4a.Manual SP Setup 4a4.Speaker Distance
Flicker Reduction Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks
Other Setup menu
Select either on or OFF for THX Loudness Plus setting
4a6.THX Audio Setting
Multi Channel Input Setup
Zone Audio Setup
Remote Control Mode Setup
Power on Level Setup
Volume Limit Setup
Flicker Reduction Setup
Additional information
Speaker Setting Guide
Additional information Chapter
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Power
Positional relationship between speakers and monitor
Advanced Mcacc
No sound
AMP Overheat
Sound is produced from
Other audio problems
Software is played back No sound when using
Analog components, but not
Settings
Video
Display
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output
Digital or DTS does not
Remote control
SBch Auto setting, EX or ES
Hdcp Error shows
Configuration a
Configuration B
Important information regarding the Hdmi connection
USB interface
Additional information Surround sound formats
Dolby
About iPod
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional
Additional information About THX
About Neural THX Surround
Multichannel signal formats
Stereo 2 channel signal formats
DTS +Neo6
Category Preset code Manufacturer
Additional information Preset code list
General
Plasma television
Maxent
TV/PVR Combination
Rear Projection TV
TV/DVD Combination
TV/VCR Combination
DVD
VCR/PVR Combination
Gateway Germatic Global Link Global Solutions Global Sphere
Blu-ray
DVD/PVR Combination
Satellite Set Top Box
DVD/VCR Combination
SAT/PVR Combination
Elap Elbe
Laser Disc Player
Video Accessory
Additional information Cable Set Top Box
Cassette Deck
Cleaning the unit
Additional information Specifications
Our philosophy
Additional information Index Numerics
Tuner 30
Remote control 8, 9, 67-70, 90, 97, 105 Reset
THX 17, 72, 87
USB 36, 45-47
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