Contents

Important Safety Instructions	3
Note to CATV System Installer	4
The FCC Wants You to Know	4
Notes on Copyright	4
Read Before Using This product	4
Region Management Information	4
Notes on Unauthorized Discs	5
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	5
Introduction to Your Home Theater System	5
Connections	6
Placing the Receiver	7
Placing the Speakers	7
Connecting the Speakers	7
Connecting a Second Subwoofer	7
Connecting Headphones	7
Connecting Components	7
Connecting a TV	8
Connecting a VCR	8
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box	8
Connecting a Digital (Optical) Audio Device	9
Connecting a Cassette Deck	9
Connecting an Auxiliary Audio Device	9
Connecting Antennas	10
FM Indoor Antenna	10
FM Outdoor Antenna	10
AM Indoor Loop Antenna	10
AM Outdoor Antenna	10
Operation	10
A Quick Look at the Display	10
A Quick Look at the Receiver’s Controls	11
A Quick Look at the Remote Control	12
Setting up the Surround Sound System	13
Changing the Speaker Distance	13
Changing the Channel Level	13
Changing the Speaker Size	13
Changing the Sound Mode	14
DVD Player Operation	14
Basic Playback	14
Stopping Play	15
Pausing Play	15
Advancing by Frames	15
Playing in Slow-Motion	15
Skipping Chapters	15
Scanning	15
Using Night Mode	16
Recording Audio from the Receiver to
Digital Audio Equipment	16
DVD Advanced Features	16
Using GUI Menu Icons	16
Using a Title Menu	16
Using a DVD Menu	17
Changing Subtitle Language	17
Changing Soundtrack Language	17
Viewing from Another Angle	17
Using Repeat Play	17
Zooming In	17

Selecting TV Aspect	17
Selecting Digital Audio Out	18
Playing MP3 Files	18
MP3 Repeat Play	19
MP3 Random Play	19
Using the Tuner	19
Listening To FM Stereo Broadcasts	19
Presetting Radio Stations	19
Manual Preset	19
Auto Preset	20
Switching Between Preset Stations and Manual Tuning	20
Listening to Preset Stations	20
Playing Audio CDs	20
Continuous Play	20
Repeat Play	20
Programming Tracks	21
Modifying the Program and Adding a Track	21
Random Play	21
Using GUI Menu Icons	21
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box	21
Using the Sleep Timer	22
Using the Remote Control to Control Additional Components . 22
Manufacturer’s Codes	22
TV Codes	22
VCR Codes	24
Cable Codes	25
Satellite System Codes	26
Troubleshooting	27
Care	28
Using Discs	28
Cleaning Discs	29
Specifications	29
Amplifier Section	29
Tuner Section	29
Video Section	30
Speaker Section	30
Miscellaneous	30
Setting a Rating Level and Password	31
Selecting a Rating Level	31
Setting a Password	31
Clearing Your Password	31

This audio system is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or

moisture.

	.			The lightning symbol is intended to
	.CAUTION..	!		alert you to the presence of
	.CAUTION..	!		uninsulated dangerous voltage within
				this product’s enclosure that might
				this product’s enclosure that might
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK				be of sufficient magnitude to
	DO NOT OPEN			constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
			not open the product’s case.
			not open the product’s case.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF				The exclamation symbol is intended
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE			!	to inform you that important
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-				operating and maintenance
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER				instructions are included in the
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.				literature accompanying this product.
				literature accompanying this product.

DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.

Dolby, ProLogic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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