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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playback
Amplifier Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using the Remote
Additional Information
Description and location of parts
Getting Started Front panel
To remove the cover
Status of the POWER button
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Rear panel
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
BANTENNA section
CAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
RM-AAP024
DSPEAKERS section
ECOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section
FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
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RM-AAU039
1: Installing the speakers
Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system
Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
2: Connecting speakers
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3: Connecting the TV
4a: Connecting the audio components
How to hook up your
Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
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Connecting components with multi channel output jacks
AB
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
Connecting components with analog audio jacks
4b: Connecting the video components
Converting video signals
How to hook up your
Video input/output jacks to be connected
HDMI features
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
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Notes on connecting cables
Notes on HDMI connections
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc Player
CA
BComponent video cord (not supplied) CVideo cord (not supplied)
B
Connecting a DVD player
Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box
AB C D
Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
BVideo cord (not supplied) CAudio/video cord (not supplied)
B
C
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver
Function for conversion of video signals
Notes on converting video signals
To display Closed Caption
In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote
1
2
MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the
3
Inserting batteries into the remote
About the command mode
To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP024 remote
1
2
3
To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU039 remote
7: Operating the receiver using the GUI
Interface)
5
1
2 3
Overview of the menus
Input
Music
FM/AM
Settings
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9 10
To return to the previous screen
To exit the menu
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Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.
To turn off the speaker output
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
Selecting the front speakers
Before you perform the Auto Calibration
1
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
2
microphone.
On setting up the active subwoofer
1
ON.
2
3
Auto Calibration, then press or b.
1
result.
When the measurement ends, a beep sounds.
2
want, then press .
the Auto Calibration Type, then press .
Tip
Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 2 3
When a warning code appears
To set Auto Calibration items more precisely
Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
Selecting a component
1
to select the component you want.
2
start playback.
To activate the muting function
To avoid damaging your speakers
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Settings for the audio
(Audio settings menu)
Audio settings menu parameters
xA/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output)
xDual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection)
Settings for the video
(Video settings menu)
xResolution (Converting Video signals)
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu)
Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field 1
2
3
4
5
6
Types of 2CH mode
the surround sound you want.
To select enhanced surround mode
1
When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players
Enjoying Surround Sound
Tips
Types of A.F.D. mode
If you connect a subwoofer
Enjoying Surround Sound
Types of music/movie mode
Tips
To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC
Select 2ch Stereo or A.F.D. Auto in the Surround settings menu.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
1
2
press POWER.
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels
(NIGHT MODE)
2-8
Press NIGHT MODE.
Adjusting the speaker settings manually
4
Manual Setup menu parameters
5
6 7
8
xSize (Size of each speaker)
Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu
1
2
3
Speaker, then press or b.
4
Test Tone menu parameters Other parameters of Speaker settings menu
xD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
xDistance Unit (Distance unit)
Adjusting the equalizer
1
2
3
2-4
EQ, then press or b.
4
2
FM or AM, then press or
Tuner Operations
Automatic tuning
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Tuning, then press or b.
4
In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 2
press or b.
3
Tuning, then press or b.
Direct tuning
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5
If you cannot tune in a station
1
2
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another station.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
To tune to preset stations 1
2
Displaying RDS information
Description of program types
Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync
Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases:
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting
Connecting a TV and other
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a) CAudio cord (not supplied)a)
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BC A
Preparing Control for HDMI function
1
2
3
4
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2
3
4
5
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control)
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power Off)
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.
Converting analog video input signals
Press RESOLUTION repeatedly.
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (DMPORT)
Other Operations
1
2
Music, then press or b.
3
4
1
2
contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back.
To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM- NC1 using the adapter menu
To operate the TDM-iP1 using the iPod menu
Playing the selected track
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list
Naming inputs
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
3-4
1
name.
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
1
2
to select the audio input mode.
Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs
1
enter the setting.
2
Input, then press or b.
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Changing the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
FM and AM band
About the indicators on the display window
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ENT/MEM
Using the sleep timer
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.
Recording using the receiver
1
4
recording deck, then start playback on the playback
1
playback component.
2
4
recording component, then start playback on the playback
Using a bi-amplifier connection
To connect speakers
Recording onto a recording media
Operating without connecting to the TV
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF.
1 2 3
Navigating through menus on the display
THEATRE
4
5
6
7
8
Overview of the menus
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To operate on the receiver 1
2
3 4
5
Performing Auto Calibration
3
4
When you select PHASE INFO.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly.
Selecting a sound field type
To select Enhanced Surround Mode 1 2 3
4
another station.
5
1
Presetting radio stations
want to preset.
2
MEM.
Operating each component using the remote
Using the Remote
Table of buttons used to control each component
Programming the remote
1
SET UP.
2
(including TV) for the component you want to control.
To cancel programming
To activate the input after programming
To control an LD player
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component
To control a video CD player To control a DVD recorder To control a VCR
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To control a DVD player
To control a DVD recorder
To control a TV
To control a satellite tuner
Using the Remote
To control a cable box
Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory
While holding down MASTER VOL , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1.
Glossary
xCinema Studio EX
xComponent video
xComposite video
xCrossover frequency
xDolby Digital Plus
xDolby Digital Surround EX
xDolby Pro Logic II
xDolby Pro Logic IIx
xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)
xDTS-HD
xDTS Neo:6
xHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
xHigh Bitrate Audio
xInterlace
Precautions
On safety
On power sources
On heat buildup
On placement
Troubleshooting
Audio
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Video
HDMI
Tuner
Remote control
Error messages
Reference sections for clearing the memory
Specifications
Amplifier section
FM tuner section
AM tuner section
Additional Information
Video section
HDMI Video
General
Supplied accessories
Index
