Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers

When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1.

To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, set the speaker usage correctly. (See “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/ SPEAKER 2” on page 43.)

On the unit ONLY:

When you have connected two pairs of front speakers and placed them in Zone 1, you can select which to use.

To use the speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS 1

1 SPEAKERS terminals, press SPEAKERS 1(inside the front door) so that the speakers 1 SPEAKERS 2

/ ZONE 2

indicator lights up on the display. (Make surethat the speakers 2 indicator is not lit on the display.)To use the speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2

SPEAKERS terminals, press SPEAKERS 2 (inside the front door) so that the speakers 2 indicator lights up on the display. (Make sure that the speakers 1 indicator is not lit on the display.)

To use both sets of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 so that the speakers 1 and 2 indicators light up on the display.

To use neither set of the speakers, press SPEAKERS 1 and SPEAKERS 2 so that the speakers 1 and 2 indicators disappear from the display.

(“HEADPHONE” appears on the unit’s display.)

Notes:

Even if both pairs of the front speakers are activated, the speakers connected to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals are deactivated in the following cases:

If you select “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.1CH” as the source, or

If you select one of the Surround/THX/DSP modes.

The SPEAKERS 2 button will not work if “SPEAKER 2” is set to “BI- AMP OUT” (see page 44).

Listening with headphones only:

Sounds through the front speakers and the subwoofer shut off when connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. (“HEADPHONE” appears on the unit’s display.)

Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode

When you have connected digital source components using the digital terminals (see pages 12 and 16), you need to select the digital input mode.

Before you start, remember...

The digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting should be properly done (see “9 Setting the Digital Input/Output

Terminals—DIGITAL IN/OUT” on page 42).

The digital input can be used for the Zone 1 sources. The analog input is always selected as the Zone 2 source without respect to this setting.

1.Press one of the source selecting buttons (DVD, VCR 1, TV/DBS, VIDEO, CD, CDR, or TAPE/ MD*) for which you want to change the input

mode.

DVD DVD MULTI VCR 1

VCR 2

TV/DBS

VIDEO

CD

PHONO TAPE/MD

CDR

FM/AM EXT 7.1CH

On the unit

DVD

DVD MULTI

PHONO

CD

VCR 1

VCR 2

TAPE/MD

CDR

TV/DBS

VIDEO

FM/AM

EXT 7.1CH

From the remote control

Note:

*If “TAPE” has been assigned to the TAPE/MD button, it does not work in this step.

To change the source name, see “Changing the Source Name” on page 27.

2.Press INPUT MODE (or ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT) to change the input mode.Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as follows:
You can enjoy the following sound effects through the headphones:
• If the Surround/THX mode is activated, you can enjoy
surround effect. (For details, see “3D HEADPHONE Mode”

INPUT MODE

/ INPUT ATT

On the unit

ANALOG/DIGITAL

INPUT

From the remote control

on page 57.)
• If a DSP mode is activated, you can enjoy the DSP effect.
(For details, see “HEADPHONE Mode” on page 58.)

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume can damage both the headphones and

your hearing.

(inside the front door)

 

ANALOG

SPEAKERS

1

L

R

 

 

SUBWFR

 

VOLUME

dB

 

 

 

DGTL AUTO

 

L

C

R

SPEAKERS

1

SUBWFR

LFE

DIGITAL

VOLUME

LS

 

RS

 

 

dB

Ex. When the source is “DVD.”

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