Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Remote control

•AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Power cord

•Warranty card

•Quick start guide

•These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

•When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places:

–on a color TV (the screen may distort)

–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

–in direct sunlight

–in damp or wet areas

–in extremely hot or cold areas

–in places where there is vibration or other movement

–in places that are very dusty

–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting itemSetting to be made as necessary1Connecting the speakers

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.

•Placing the speakers (page 10)

•Connecting the speakers (page 11)

2Connecting the components

For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver.

•About video outputs connection (page 13)

•Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)

•Connecting antennas (page 15)

•Plugging in the receiver (page 16)

3Power On

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

4Specify the size and number of speakers you’veconnected

•Speaker Setting (page 25)

5The FL Demo Mode menu (page 26)

(When you don’t want the demo display to show on the front panel display.)

Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 27)

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)

6Playing a source (page 17)

•Selecting the audio input signal (page 17)

•Choosing the listening mode (page 21)

7Adjusting the sound as desired

•Using the Sound Retriever (page 22)

•Better sound using Phase Control (page 22)

•Using surround back channel processing (page 23)

•Setting the Up Mix function (page 23)

•Setting the Audio options (page 23)

•The Speaker Setup menu (page 25)

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