About This Manual
Conventions
•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier and speakers. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier.
•The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This amplifier incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
Confidential unpublished Works. ©
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display :
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the amplifier off while the above message is being displayed. The next time you turn the amplifier on, the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.
Notes
•Running the demonstration will clear the amplifier’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the amplifier's memory” on page 14.
•There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 10
Performing Initial Setup Operations 14
Multi Channel Surround Setup 15
Before You Use Your Amplifier 20
Location of Parts and Basic Operations 21
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21
Enjoying Surround Sound 23
Understanding the
Other Operations 32
Additional Information 34
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