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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started

Document Conventions ....................................................1-1
Special Design Features ...................................................1-2
Modular Design ................................................................1-2
Extraordinary Flexibility .....................................................1-2
No-compromise Audio ......................................................1-4
THX Ultra2™ Processing ................................................... 1-6
No-compromise video .......................................................1-9
Installation Considerations .............................................1-11
Unpacking .....................................................................1-11
Product Registration ....................................................... 1-12
Placement and Ventilation ..............................................1-12
Power Requirements ......................................................1-14
Break-in Period ............................................................... 1-14
Operating States .............................................................1-14
While Reading the Manual... ..........................................1-15
Input Select .................................................................... 1-15
Volume ..........................................................................1-15
Surround Mode ..............................................................1-16
Sound Profile ..................................................................1-16
Zone ..............................................................................1-17
Preview ..........................................................................1-17

Section 2: Front Panel Operation

Video Processor Front Panel .............................................2-1
Power (AC Mains) button ..................................................2-2
Input Select knob .............................................................2-2
LCD display ...................................................................... 2-2
Zone knob .......................................................................2-3
IR window ........................................................................2-4
Preview button .................................................................2-4
Display Mode button ........................................................2-4
Menu Select button .......................................................... 2-5
Enter button .....................................................................2-5
Standby Button & LED indicator ........................................2-6
Audio Processor Front Panel ............................................2-7
Power (AC Mains) Button ..................................................2-7
Surround Mode Knob .......................................................2-8
Alpha-Numeric Display .....................................................2-9
Volume Knob ................................................................... 2-9
Sound Profile Button ........................................................2-9
Display Intensity Button ....................................................2-9
Recall Button ..................................................................2-10
Balance Button ...............................................................2-10
Mute Button and LED Indicator ......................................2-11
Standby Button & LED Indicator ......................................2-11