Notes on handling
Important cautions
Installation of the System
•Select a place which is level, dry, and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).
•Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.•Do not use the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or vibration.
•Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup.
Power cord
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.•A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
•Do not pull on the cord to unplug the power cord. When unplugging the power cord, always grasp and pull the plug so as not to damage the cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the System
•There are no
Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water, and dust
Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the System to direct sunlight and do not place it near any heating devices.
When you are away
When away on holiday or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the System.Care of the cabinet
•Stains on the System should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
•Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following:
–DO NOT wipe it forcefully.–DO NOT wipe it with thinners, benzines or other organic solvents including disinfectants.
–DO NOT apply any volatile substances such as insecticides to it.
–DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.
•Do not place anything on top of the System. Doing so may cause the System to fall, causing malfunctioning and/or injury.
•The manufacturer accepts absolutely no liability for any accidents or damage resulting from inadequate assembly or mounting, insufficient strength of attachment, misuse or abuse, or natural disasters.
If water gets inside the System
Turn the System off and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, then call the store where you purchased this System. Using the System in this condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.
DO NOT connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Supplied accessories
Check to make sure you have all of the supplied accessories.If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.•Remote control –The battery has been installed in the remote control when shipped from the factory.
•Core filter (× 2)
Preparing the remote control
When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet.
Insulation sheetIf the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases, replace the battery.
To replace the battery in the remote control
Insert the battery into the remote control by matching the polarities (+ and
1 Pinch the side of the battery case.
2Pull out the battery case and insert the battery by matching the polarities.NOTE•Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.
•To prevent the battery from overheating, cracking, or starting a fire:
–Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery, or dispose of it in a fire.
–Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials.–Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it.
•Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools.•Dispose of the battery in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type.For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate
Installing the unit
Install the unit on a flat and level surface to ensure the best sound quality.
•The sound may be affected depending on the location in which you install it. To avoid such issues, change the location and orientation of the unit.
•If you install the unit near the TV, color distortion may occur. To prevent this, turn off the TV’s main power or unplug it before installing the unit. Wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV’s main power again.
•If the TV is still affected, move the unit further away.Installing on the wall
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CAUTION
•The unit weighs approximately 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs). Sufficient care must be taken when installing it on the wall to prevent any accidents caused by its falling off.
•Use screws which are compatible with the strength and material of the pillar or wall to prevent the unit from falling off.
•Do not install the unit onto a plywood or plasterboard wall; otherwise, it will fall and sustain damage.
•When installing the unit on the wall;–Be sure to have it installed on the wall by qualified personnel.–Care must be taken when selecting a location for installation on the wall. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result if the installed unit interferes with daily activities.
–AC adaptor should not be hanging/put above of any other items. It is acceptable to place the AC adaptor on the flat floor only.
–Recommended mounting surface: Wooden studs. If the mount is to be installed on any surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially available).
Connecting external components
You can connect an analog component to the ANALOG terminal and digital components to the DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2 terminals.
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DVD Player, etc. (not supplied)
TV, etc. (not supplied)
Connecting the power cord
Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the unit. Then connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adaptor, and plug it in a wall outlet.
CAUTION
•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or moving the unit.•To avoid the risk of fire and to prevent damage,–Do not use any AC adaptors other than the one supplied.–Do not use the supplied AC adaptor for other equipment.
Using the core filter
Attach the provided core filter to the power cord and the external components cord to reduce interference.
Run the cables through the core filter, and wind it firmly once inside. Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
DC power cordExternal
components cords* 
*You can wind two external components cords together.CAUTION
•Do not damage the cord by applying expressive force when winding.
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| Center/ Front Surround: | 120 W (30 W per |
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Buttons and lamps on the front panel
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(power) button and STANDBY lamp Turns on/off the power.• STANDBY lamp lights up while the power is turned off.2Input button and input source indicator lamps
Selects an input source: “DIGITAL 1,” “DIGITAL 2” or “ANALOG.”
• The indicator lamp for the selected input source lights up.3Surround button and surround indicator lamps
Selects a surround mode: “SURROUND 1,” “SURROUND 2” or SURROUND OFF.•The indicator lamp for the selected surround mode lights.•The DOLBY PROLOGIC II lamp lights up when:–surround is activated with an ANALOG input source selected.
–surround is activated with a DIGITAL input source in 2 channel audio format selected.
4Remote sensor
Receives the signal from the remote control.5Digital signal format lamps
Shows the digital signal format of the incoming signal when “DIGITAL 1” or “DIGITAL 2” is selected as the input source. Each lamp lights when:
– DOLBY DIGITAL: | a Dolby Digital signal comes in. |
| – DTS: | a DTS signal comes in. |
| – PCM: | a Linear PCM signal comes in. |
6Display
Shows the volume level.7Volume buttons
Adjusts the volume within the range of 0 to 40.
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| Speaker: | 8 cm |
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| Power Handling Capacity: | 30 W |
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| Impedance: | 4 Ω |
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| Frequency Range: | Center Speakers: 84 Hz to 22 kHz | |||||
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| Sound Pressure Level: | Center Speakers: 82 dB/W•m | |||||
| Front Speakers: 82 dB/W•m | |||||
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Basic operation
Turning on/off the power
Press 
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•You can also use the power button on the front panel.NOTE
•A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is turned off (standby mode). During standby mode, the STANDBY lamp on the front panel lights up. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to turn the power off completely.
•You can also turn on the power by pressing one of the input buttons (DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2 or ANALOG).
Selecting the input source
Press one of the input buttons: DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2 or ANALOG.D1 (DIGITAL 1), D2 (DIGITAL 2) or AN (ANALOG) appears on the display for 2 seconds.
•You can also use the input button on the front panel.NOTE
•The indicator lamp of the selected input source lights.Adjusting the volume
Press VOL +/– (0 to 40).
•You can also use the volume buttons on the front panel.CAUTION
•Set the volume to the minimum level before starting any source. If the volume is set to a high level, the sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing and
blow out the speakers.Turning off the sound temporarily
Press FADE MUTING.
•To restore the sound, press the button again or adjust the volume.
Changing the display brightness
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press the button, the LED brightness changes as follows: normal \ dim \ off
Making sound clearer (Only for Dolby DIGITAL and DTS)
You can enjoy low level recorded sound clearly even at a low volume
Press DRC.
Each time you press the button, the effect changes as follows: OF (off) \ MD (middle) \ MX (maximum)
Adjusting the sound level
You can adjust the output level within the range of
| – BASS: | Adjusts the bass sound level. |
| – CENTER: | Adjusts the output level of the center speakers. |
| – SURROUND: | Adjusts the output level of the front surround speakers. |
NOTE
•The change in the bass sound level and output level of the center speakers differ depending on the incoming signal of the input source.
Using the surround mode
You can listen to a more realistic sound than stereo sound using surround. Available surround modes are as follows:
–SURROUND 1: Suitable for the reproduction of
–SURROUND 2: Suitable for the reproduction of any stereo music sources.
S2 appears on the display when selected.Press SURROUND MODE 1 or SURROUND MODE 2.
•The indicator lamp of the selected mode lights.•To deactivate, press OFF. OF appears on the display.•Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent numbers: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
| Power Consumption: | 35 W (during operation) |
| 1.00 W or less (in Standby mode) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D): | 900 mm ×125 mm × 85 mm |
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| Mass: | 3.5 kg (7.8 lbs) |
*Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS (with sampling frequency
—32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with this System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
POWER
Power does not come on.
=The power cord is not inserted securely. Plug it in securely.REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control does not work.
=The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery.=Sunlight is shining directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
=The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front panel is blocked.
=Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel.
=Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. Move closer to the unit.
=Pull out the insulation sheet.SOUND
No sound from speakers.
=The sound has been turned off temporarily. Press FADE MUTING on the remote control or adjust the volume by pressing VOL