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Using the Wired Remote Control

Level

Indicators

Headphones Output

Figure 1: Remote Control

Turning the speaker system On/Off

Ensure that the subwoofer’s main power switch is turned on.

To turn on the speaker system or switch to power-on mode, press the STANDBY/ POWER button once. The red indicator above the button shuts off, and the MASTER volume mode indicator lights up.

To turn off the speaker system or switch to standby mode, press the STANDBY/ POWER button again. The red indicator above the button lights up.

Notes

On first power-on, the speaker system uses default volume, subwoofer and treble settings.

On the subsequent power-on, the system reinstates the last-used volume, subwoofer and treble settings.

Volume, subwoofer and treble settings will revert to the default if you turn off the main power switch, disconnect the AC power cord or remote control, or if there is a power interruption.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume of all speakers, press the SELECT button until the MASTER volume mode indicator is lit.

To adjust the volume of the center speaker, press the SELECT button until the CENTER mode indicator is lit.

To adjust the volume of the rear speakers, press the SELECT button until the REAR mode indicator is lit.

Press or to adjust the respective volume levels. Holding down either button will increase or reduce the volume levels continuously.

Notes

The lowest two Level Indicators are lit in the default volume settings.

The remote control will revert to MASTER volume mode if left idle for some time.

For your own safety, reduce the volume level in MASTER volume mode before switching the system to standby mode.

Adjusting subwoofer or treble levels

To adjust subwoofer levels, press the SELECT button until the SUBWOOFER mode indicator is lit.

To adjust treble levels, press the SELECT button until the TREBLE mode indicator is lit.

Press or to adjust the respective levels.

Holding down either button will increase or reduce the levels continuously.

Notes

The lowest three Level Indicators are lit (flat response) in the default subwoofer and treble settings.

Pressing boosts the levels, and causes more Level Indicators to be lit. Pressing

reduces the levels, and causes fewer Level Indicators to be lit.

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