Operation
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Basic Operation
Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The follow- ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR5:
•When using the AVR5 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2on the front panel or the
Main Power On button •on the remote. Note that the Power Indicator
3will turn red, then green. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from standby by press- ing any of the Input Selector buttons on the front panel !#.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listen- ing session simply press the System Power Control 2on the front panel or the Main Power Off button ºon the remote. Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet Ü will be shut off and the Power Indicator 3will turn amber.
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.
When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main
Power Switch 1.
•To dim the brightness of the front panel display, press the Dimmer button Æon the remote. The first press will dim the lights to half normal. A second press will turn the display completely off. Press the Dimmer button Æagain to restore the display to normal brightness.
Source Selection
•To select a source at any time, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote Äor front panel !#.
•The front panel Video 3 Inputs ) may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.
•When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 à and TV
Monitor Output Ú. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources.
•During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass 7and Treble 8controls to suit your listening tastes.
•Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume
Control òor remote Master Volume Up/Down µbuttons.
•To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button 
ñ. This will cut the output to all speakers, but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator will light in the Information Display
ø. Press the Mute button 
ñagain to return to normal operation.
•For private listening, plug the 1/4"
stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel
Headphone jack 4.
•To turn the speakers off for private listening, press the Speakers Off button 6.
•When a Video Input source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack Ú and will be viewable on a TV mon- itor connected to the AVR5. Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal.
•To program the AVR5 for automatic turn off, press the Sleep button 
on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence:
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The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off. Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep func- tion is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button 
until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the Information Display shows the current source. Pressing any control but- ton while the Sleep control is activated will momentarily return the Information Display to full brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function.
