Sunfire TGP-5(E) manual Volume, Tuner Controls, Tone Controls, Lock Indicators, IR Receiver Window

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Front Panel Features

5. Volume

Rotate this manual control clock- wise to increase the volume. The dB level will appear in the front panel display. Note that the control knob does not rotate when the remote is used. When turning on a new source, make sure the level is low, such as -80 dB and increase it slowly. The dB display becomes less negative as the volume increases.

Note: When the TGP-5 is turned on, it has a deliberately slow and smooth volume ramp from silence, up to the level that was set when the unit was last turned off. It can also be set to come up to a preset volume you can select, rather than the previous volume.

6. Tuner Controls

AM/FM

This button toggles between the AM or FM band. Press and hold it to engage a scan of the station presets. Press it again to stop the scan.

MEMORY

Use this to store the current station as an easily-recalled preset.

UP/DOWN

Switch to stations above or below the frequency of the current station. If repeatedly pressed, the tuner will move up or down one frequency step each time. If held down for a second or more, the tuner will automatically keep tuning sta- tions. Press UP or DOWN once again to stop when it reaches a station you like.

Tuning example:

1.Navigate to your favorite rock- a-billy-surfing-hip-hop-classics station with the UP/DOWN buttons.

2.Press MEMORY once. The preset choice will go to the next available one.

3.Within 5 seconds, press MEMORY again to save the current frequency as a preset, or else use the UP/DOWN buttons to find another preset number, then press MEMORY to save it.

4.The UP/DOWN buttons usually tune the frequency but when loading the presets, they navi- gate the presets.

7.Tone Controls

To change the tone, first press BASS or TREBLE and then press UP or DOWN to suit your taste. The display will show the change in dB level for reference. The range for both BASS and TREBLE is +/- 10 dB in steps of 1 dB.

Note: The Tone controls do not affect the LFE channel, or the 8-Channel analog input

The unit returns to its normal display after a few moments of inactivity, and any level changes are retained.

The BASS and TREBLE levels can also be adjusted using the OSD TONE Menu and the remote control.

8. Lock Indicators

DOLBY DIGITAL

This light is on when a Dolby Digital signal is being decoded.

DTS

This light is on when a DTS signal is being decoded.

HDMI

This is on when the HDMI con- nections are in use.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx

This light is on when the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode, or Dolby Pro Logic II mode is engaged.

DIGITAL SOURCE

This light is on when a Digital signal is being decoded.

SONIC HOLOGRAPHY

This light is on when the HOLO- GRAPHIC IMAGE "circuit" is engaged. (This is actually modeled in DSP).

SIDE AXIS

This light is on when the side axis outputs are enabled.

ZONE TWO ON

This light is on when Zone 2 is turned on.

ZONE TWO ADJUST

This light is on when Zone 2 is being adjusted.

9. IR Receiver Window

This window should be clean and free from obstruction for the remote control to work correctly.

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User's Manual

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Contents Theater Grand Processor Important Safety Instructions NEC National Electrical Code Contents Introduction Remote Features UnpackingFeaturesMain OverviewExit Quick Start GuideFurther Information Display Front Panel FeaturesPower Mode ButtonsTone Controls VolumeLock Indicators Tuner ControlsRear Panel Features Ground Screw Power SwitchFM Antenna AM AntennaInstallation Analog audio and composite video System ConfigurationsHdmi OUT Digital audio and component video connectionsRF demodulator LD connections external RF Demodulator and S-VideoDVD VCR connections analog audio and composite videoAM Loop Antenna CD and Antenna connectionsTurntable connections Tape Player connections Channel Input connections analog audio Speakers Amplifier connectionsZone 2 connections Remote Control Zone Operating the TGP-5 with the RemotePRO Remote SetupLearn Remote SetupMacro Recal RecallMain MON2 On Screen Display OSDOSD Activation Quick InformationOSD Menus Trim Menu Trim and Tone MenusTone Menu Modes Menu Input Menus Input MenusInput Configuration Menus Preset procedure Tuner Preset MenusTuner Preset Menu Main Zone Menu Main Zone and Zone 2 MenuZone 2 Menu Control Menu Video, Software and Control MenusVideo Menu Software MenuSpeaker Size Menu Speaker Size MenuSpeaker Position Menu Speaker Calibration Speaker Calibration MenuSurr Crossover Crossover adjustment Subwoofer ModeSpeaker Crossover Menu CrossoverVideo Conversion Bass Management Using the TGP-5Source Direct Surround Modes for 2-Channel SourcesStereo Dolby PRO Logic Party Jazz ClubDolby Digital Surround Modes for Multi-Channel SourcesTuner Operation Recording to a VCR RecordingRecording to a Tape Player Turning on Zone IndicatorsZone 2 Operation ConnectionsSoftware CD Software Upgrade Software Revision ListSonic Holography Center speaker Speaker PlacementAppendix Front SpeakersSurround Back Speakers Side-Axis SpeakersSurround Speakers Subwoofer LocationRS-232 Port No sound from one or more speakers Troubleshooting GuideNo Tone Controls Your amplifiers shut down often Audio Components Remote Control CodesTape Decks Video Settings Tone SettingsZone Settings Input Settings Mode SettingsSpecifications Service Assistance Limited WarrantyTGP-5 Addendum

TGP-5(E), TGP-5 specifications

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