About This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

 

 

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

R

B

L

FRONT R A

L

 

 

 

 

+

R

 

L

R

L

 

 

 

 

–

 

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω

 

R

REAR

L

CENTER

 

 

 

 

+

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

 

 

 

–

4 Ω 8 Ω

 

 

 

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

 

REAR

 

CENTER

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Conventions

•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

•For the illustration purposes, the receivers for the models of area code UC are used.

•The following icon is used in this manual:

z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.

All rights reserved.

**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.

Hooking Up the Components

4

Unpacking 4

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

 

 

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

 

 

Video Component Hookups

7

 

 

Digital Component Hookups

8

 

 

5.1CH Input Hookups 10

 

 

 

Other Hookups

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

14

 

 

 

Speaker System Hookup

15

 

 

 

Performing Initial Setup Operations

17

 

Multi Channel Surround Setup 18

 

 

Before You Use Your Receiver

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic

 

 

Operations

24

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Parts Description

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying Surround Sound

29

Selecting a Sound Field

30

 

 

 

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 35

 

 

 

 

Customizing Sound Fields 36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving Broadcasts

45

 

 

Storing FM Stations Automatically

 

 

(AUTOBETICAL)***

46

 

 

 

Direct Tuning

47

 

 

 

 

Automatic Tuning 47

 

 

 

 

Preset Tuning

48

 

 

 

 

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)***

49

*** Models of area code CED only.

Other Operations 52

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 53 Recording 53

Using the Sleep Timer 54

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 55 CONTROL A1 Control System 57

Additional Information 59

Troubleshooting 59

 

Specifications 61

 

Glossary 64

 

Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,

 

and SET UP buttons 65

 

Index (Back cover)

3