Front panel facilities
7 DIMMER button | % MEMORY button |
Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness changes to normal and dim.
•The dimmer control for the front display can also be performed by using the remote controller.
8MASTER VOLUME dial
The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and counterclockwise to decrease it.
9PHONES jack
This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the headphone speakers. When the headphones are plugged in, the listening mode automatically changes to STEREO and sounds are not output from the speakers.
0AUDIO SELECTOR button
Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM, AM and PHONO. Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles; “AUTO” → “MULTI CH” → “ANALOG” → “AUTO” (back to the beginning) (refer to page 23).
-Input Selector Buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TAPE, FM, AM, PHONO, and CD)
These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and MD sources to be switched.
=BASS and TREBLE control knobs
Boosts or cuts the bass and treble response.
BASS: Adjusts the bass response from the Front speakers and headphones. Turn the knob clockwise to boost the bass response. Turn the knob counterclockwise to cut the bass response.
TREBLE: Adjusts the treble response from the Front speakers and headphones. Turn the knob clockwise to boost the treble response. Turn the knob counterclockwise to cut the treble response.
This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.
^TUNING ™/£ buttons
Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for AM.
When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the TUNING ™/£ buttons and then release it to activate the
&PRESET ™/£ buttons
These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.
*Display
ASPEAKERS A/B indicators
Shows the current speaker system in use.
BSLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is active.
CSource/Listening mode indicators
One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current source as “PCM DIGITAL”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO LOGIC II”, “DSP” and “STEREO” lights according to the current listening mode.
DMUTING indicator
Flashes when the mute function is active.
EFM STEREO indicator
Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.
FTUNED indicator
Lights up when a radio station is received.
~Remote control sensor
This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller.
!SP SEL button
Press to select the optimum speaker configuration.
@SW MODE button
Press to select the subwoofer mode.
#DIGITAL INPUT button
When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of the
$FM MODE button
Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural. If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM stereo broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural
8 reception mode.
GMEMORY indicator
Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station preset operation.
HFM MUTE indicator
Lights up to indicate FM muting. It extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by pressing the FM MODE button.
IRDS indicator (European models only)
Lights up when a RDS station is received.
JMulti function display
In usual operation, shows the current input source and volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, it shows the frequency and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, it shows the listening mode and input source format. However, it does not show the source format when the FM or AM source is selected.