1 Before You Start

Features

Superlative audio performance with Dolby Digital* and DTS** software

The XV–HTD50/ XV–HTD5 delivers breathtaking sound quality with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

Graphical Setup Navigator

Setting up your home theater is easy using the graphical Setup Navigator. Answer the questions that appear on-screen and the Setup Navigator makes the necessary video and language settings for you.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec- tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

What’s in the box

Confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

Remote control

AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Video cord (yellow)

Power cord x1 (x2 (Central and South American models only))

These operating instructions

Warranty card (European and Australian models only)

Speaker cords 5m x2 (for front L-R speakers)

Speaker cord 5m x1 (for center speaker)

Speaker cords 10m x2 (for surround L-R speakers)

Speaker cord 5m x1 (for subwoofer)

Non-slip pads x20

Power plug adapter (For Taiwan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the Near East, American PX, Japanese tax-exempt export models and Central & South American models)

Using this manual

This manual is for the XV–HTD50/ XV–HTD5 DVD/CD Receiver. It is divided into several sections: system basics and connecting up (chapters 1 and 2); an explanation of the controls and displays (chapter 3); setting up for surround sound and other preferences (chapter 4); getting started (chapter 5); advanced features (chapters 6–10); system settings and preferences (chapter 11). Chapter 12 provides additional information, including a glossary of terms used in this manual, and a troubleshooting section.

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