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WARNING
For customers in Europe
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model
About area codes
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
“DTS”
Table of Contents
Description and location of parts
L 2CH
SUR BACK
DECODING
N SLEEP
O DIMMER
About the indicators on the display
LFE
SP A
;D EX
;PL IIx ;PL
G DTS
O Playback
DTS-ES
channel
DTS 96/24
Rear panel
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
CSPEAKERS section
Connects to a
IN jacks
Remote commander
continued
A TV ?/1
on or off
AV ?/1
Press to turn on or off the
operate (page 67)
m/Mb)
Press to
player
ray disc player
or blu-raydisc player
S
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either
>10/x
VCR, satellite tuner or CD
1: Installing speakers
2: Connecting speakers
3a: Connecting the audio components
3b: Connecting the video components
Connecting components with HDMI jacks
HDMI feature
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
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Notes on HDMI connections
•The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output
In this case, check the specification of the connected component
•Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details
We do not recommend using a
Connecting a TV
Tips
AAudio cord (not supplied) BVideo cord (not supplied)
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
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Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder
Connecting a DVD player
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied) BVideo cord (not supplied)
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Connecting a DVD recorder
AOptical digital cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied)
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Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-topbox
•Do not bend or tie optical digital cords
AOptical digital cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied)
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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
CAudio/video cord (not supplied)
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4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
5:Preparing the receiver and the remote
6:Selecting the speaker system
7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically
Performing Auto Calibration
1 Press AUTO CAL
Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows:
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3]
tA.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]
Error and warning codes
When error codes appear
tENTER
a)Appears when there are more than one error code
To rectify the error
8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”
The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows:
For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 39)
•The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment
7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select “T. TONE N”
Selecting a component
Listening/Watching a component
Watching a DVD
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player
3 Press DVD
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “DVD”
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed
Navigating through menus
Overview of the menus
Menu
Parameters
Settings
Initial
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Adjusting the level
Adjusting the equalizer
Settings for the surround sound
Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DEC)
Types of the surround back decoding functions
xSB AUTO
Output
Surround back
Settings for the tuner
Settings for the audio
Settings for the video
Settings for the system
xCNT SPK (Center speaker)
xSUR SPK (Surround speakers)
The surround back speaker will be set to the same setting
If you have not connected surround speakers, select “NO”
xSB SPK (Surround back speaker)
xFRT DIST. (Front speaker distance)
xCNT DIST. (Center speaker distance)
1.5meters closer to your listening position (B)
xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance)
xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance)
xSUR POS
(Surround speaker position)
•SIDE/LO
•SIDE/HI
•BEHD/LO
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound
Types of A.F.D. mode
Decoding
A.F.D. mode
Multi channel
Effect
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field
For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 51)
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Types of sound field available
Sound field
for
Movie
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with DCSmark use DCS technology
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements
•Virtual Multi Dimension
Using only the front speakers
Listening to the sound without any adjustment
2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1
Listening to FM/AM radio
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –
Using the controls on the receiver
In case of poor FM stereo reception
Direct tuning
2 Press D.TUNING
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency
4 Press ENTER
If you cannot tune in a station
Presetting radio stations
Tuning to preset stations
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want
Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET T.”
3Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset station you want
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
•RDS is operable only for FM stations
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver
Description of program types
Program type
Description
Switching between digital and analog audio
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
AVideo cord (not supplied)
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack
Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector
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Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection
1 Press DMPORT
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”
2 Start playback of the connected component
Initial setting: –NONE
Listening to digital sound from other inputs
Naming inputs
Changing the display
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording using the receiver
Changing button assignments
Glossary
xDolby Pro Logic
xDTS-ES
xDTS Neo:6
xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)
xDTS 96/24
Precautions
Troubleshooting
•Check the HDMI connection
•You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed
•Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely
•Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu
Video
Tuner
The RDS information that you want does not appear
Remote commander
The remote does not function
•Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver
•Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver
Specifications
General
Power consumption
Supplied accessories
For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
Index
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