If the speaker level is set to +1dB or higher, the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level. Refer to the following sections for more information on adjusting the speaker level:
“Test Tone (Remote controller only)” on page 16.
“When Multi channel input is selected as a source” on page 19.

Selecting a sound source

Speakers selector (SPEAKERS A, B)

SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS and SUBWOOFER terminals.

When you listen to surround audio or select Multi CH INPUT, be sure to turn on SPEAKERS A.

When the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS A indicator lights up.

SPEAKERS B: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

When the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS B indicator lights up.

Note:

You cannot select Surround sound when you are using SPEAKERS B. If you select SPEAKERS B while Surround sound is selected, Surround mode will be automatically canceled.

Adjusting the tone (BASS, TREBLE)

Treble and bass adjustment is effective only for the Front speakers and headphones.

BASS: Boosts or cuts the bass response.

TREBLE: Boosts or cuts the treble response.

Listening through headphones (PHONES)

You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using a standard stereo plug.

If you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically, and no sound will be produced from the speakers. If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will hear sound only from the FRONT L and R channels.

About volume (VOLUME)

You have the option of displaying your volume settings either of two ways:

•ABSOLUTE — on a scale of MIN (0: no sound) to MAX (80: extremely sound);

or

•RELATIVE — on a scale which is measured “plus or minus,” relative to the calibrated reference volume.

With either settings, the volume level changes in the same incre- ment.

ABSOLUTE: MIN, 1, 2, 3, 4, ......., 77, 78, 79, MAX

RELATIVE: –∞, –61, –60, –59, ......., +16, +17, +18 (dB)

1. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button twice.

“VOLUME DISPLAY” appears.

2. Press the ENTER/SCAN or ENTER button.

“VOLUME=ABSOLUTE or RELATIVE” appears.

3. Press “PRESET/MODE ADJ Ã/¨” to select the desired display.4. Press the ENTER/SCAN or ENTER button.

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Sleep function (Remote controller only)

The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a speci- fied time period.

To set up this function, use the remote controller supplied with this receiver.

1.Start playing the source you would like to listen to (CD, tape, or radio broadcast).

2.Press the MODE AUDIO button.

3.Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the duration of time after which you want the system to turn off.

The longest timer value you can set is 90 minutes. Pressing the SLEEP button each time reduces the time value in 10-minute incre- ments.

When the specified time comes, the power will be switched off automatically.

Disabling the Sleep function

Press the SLEEP button until it returns to the selected input source name.

or

The timer setting will be cancelled if you turn off the power to the unit.

Temporary muting (MUTING) (Remote controller only)Press the MUTING button.

The “MUTING” appears on the display and the sound from the speakers or headphones will be switched off by the receiver’s audio muting circuits.

To cancel,

•press the MUTING button again, or

•set the unit to stand-by mode, then turn the power on.

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