Sleep
The Model 970’s sleep timer automatically shuts the unit off after a prede- termined amount of time, from 5 to 90 minutes. The sleep time can also be activated directly from the SLEEP button on the remote control, using the Model 970’s
To set the Sleep timer from the
1.From the system Config menu, press or to move the cursor to SLEEP.
2.Press the and buttons on the front panel or remote to select the desired setting.
The available choices are:
90MIN75MIN60MIN45MIN30MIN20MIN10MIN5MINOFF
Choosing one of the time settings will cause the Model 970 to turn itself off after selected amount of time.
Choose OFF to disengage the sleep timer function
To exit the menu system
1.Move the cursor to return to MAIN menu by using the and buttons on the front panel or remote.
2.Press SET on the front panel or the remote.
The Main Menu appears.
3.Move the cursor to EXIT by using the and buttons on the front panel or remote.
4.Press SET on the front panel or the remote.
Your Model 970 is ready for action! The next section of this manual will give you the information you need to use the Model 970 on a daily basis, as well as the instructions for programming the remote.
Owner’s Manual
Model 970 Operation
Model 970 Operation
Now that you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the Model 970, you will find it easy to operate. Read the following section to learn the basics of operating the Model 970, as well as a few tips and tricks that will enhance your enjoyment of your home theater system.
Power
To turn the Model 970 on:
1.Press the MAIN POWER button on the unit’s rear panel until it latches.
The Standby/On indicator on the front panel will glow amber.
2.Press the STANDBY button on the front panel, or any source button (such as DVD, VIDEO 1, or CD) on the remote control.
The Standby/On indicator will turn green, and the
To turn the Model 970 off:
nPress the STANDBY button on the front panel or the PWR button on the remote. The Standby/On indicator will turn amber, and the
NOTE: The PWR button on the remote is used only to turn the Model 970 OFF. This makes it possible for the Model 970 to have separate, discrete commands for “on” and “off” that may be used to program an optional programmable remote control. Remember, to turn the Model 970 ON, press any of the source buttons at the bottom section of the remote.
Direct Operation
In addition to entering settings into the Model 970 using the
Source Selection
To select a source/input from the remote control:
nPress one of the source buttons (DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, etc.) on the remote control.
This will turn the Model 970 on and select the desired input. Remember that in order to actually control the selected source device you must press the appropriate Device Selector Button. These are at the top of the remote, and are the only buttons on the remote with the lettering in white on a black background.
The
Model 970 7.1 Channel Preamplifier Processor
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