Connections [ Donotconnectthe powercorduntilallother connectionshavebeenmade. ]
Tu obtain the best possible sound from this system, :ou need to
place all the speakers except the subwoofer at the same distance
from the listening position.
Center speaker
/
Y
Powered
subwoofer
Surround left "'. .-" Surround right
speaker " speaker
Ifyour speakers cannot be placed atthe same distance from the
listening position
Yuu can adjust the delay time of the speakers. See "Delay menu
(DELAY)"on page 35.
NOTE
•Place the satellite speakers o1"_afiat and level surfhce.
• The front and center speakers aremagnetically shielded to avoid color
distortions on TVs. However, ifnot installed properly, they may cause
color distortions. So, pay attention tothe *bllowingwhen installing
the speakers.
When placing the speakers near aTV set,turn offthe TV's main
power switch or unplug it befZ_reinstallingthe speakers. Then wait
atleast 30 minutes bef_re turning on the TV's main power switch
again.
Some TVsmay still be affected even though you have tbllowed the
above. Ifthis happens, move the speakers away from the TV.
• The surround speakers arenot magnetically shielded.
Ifthey are located nearby the TV or monitor, it will probably cause
color distortion on the screen. To avoid this, do not place the speakers
nearby the TV or monitor.
• Besure to place the powered subwoofer tothe TV's right. Ifyou place
the powered subwoof}r tothe TV's left, keep suftlcient distance
between them toprevent the TV screen from appearing mottled.
•Distortion of picture may occur when connecting to the TV via a
VCR, or to a TV with a built-in VCR.
• You need to set "MONITOR TYPE" in the PICTURE menu
correctly according to the aspect ratio ofyour TV (See page 34.)
• ToconnectaIV equippedwiththeHDMIjack
HDMI connection allows you to enjoy high quality picture on your
HDMI equipped TV with high-definition digital video signals.
• You can select the type of video signal from 480p, 1080i, or 720p.
(See page 18.)
Center unit ]
To HDMI input
HDMI cable (not supplied)
NOTE
• This system outputs the signal to HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal
only when the source is DVD.
• This system outputs the audio signal of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz
Linear PCM from HDMI MONITOR OUT terminal. To activate or
deactivate the audio signal output from HDMI terminal, see page 34.
• HDMI indicator lights on the display window when the system and
the TVrecognize each other and are ready to sendand receive signals.
• When you enjoy HDCP contents, sound and picture may not be
transmitted to the speakers and TV tbr a fi.'wseconds in the beginning
lbr confirmation.
What is HDMI?
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
standard interl:ace for the next-generation TV. By connecting this
system and aTV with the HDMI cable, digital video signals and
audio signals are transmitted through the cable. You can enjoy
digital video and sound without AD/DA conversion with easy
connection.
In addition, this system is compatible with HDCP (High-
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), and HDCP contents can
be viewed if you connect a HDCP compatible TV to this system.
•ToconnectaIV equippedwiththecomponentvideoinput
jacks
• With analog video connection, you can get better picture quality
in the order -- Component video > S-video > Composite video.
• If }_ur TV supports progressive video input, you can enjoy a high
quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode to active.
(See page 18.)
To component _ _
videoinput
Center unit Component video cord (not supplied)
NOTE
• If the component video input jacks of your TV are ofthe BNC type,
use a plug adapter (not supplied) to convert the pin plugs to BNC
plugs.
• The component video signals can be output only when you select
DVD or USB MEMORY as the source to play. (See page 17.)
•ToconnectaTVequippedwiththecompositeorS-videojacks
Center unit
_ Composite video cord (supplied)
or 1
[_ S-video cord 1
(not supplied)
Align the • marks. ToS-video input
TV
To composite
video input
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