Basic Operation

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1Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn the unit on.

<The unit turns on with the source that was last selected. If the iPod that is in playback mode is inserted into the Dock, the SR-LXi will automatically turn on and start playback of the iPod.

<You can also use the FUNCTION button or Play/Pause button (y/J) to turn the unit on.

2Press the FUNCTION button to select a source.

<To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack, select AUX.

<If you press the iPod button when no iPod is docked, the iPod indicator on the display blinks.

3Play the source, and adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons (–/+).

The volume is adjustable from MIN (00) to MAX (40). Hold down the VOLUME – or + buttons to turn down or up the volume continuously.

Dimmer

You can dim the front panel’s display by pressing the DIMMER button.

<This function will be cancelled when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed.

<When you set the sleep timer, the display is dimmed automatically.

Muting

To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound.

<The MUTING indicator lights on the display to indicate that the muting is engaged.

<If you change the volume or source during the muting, the muting will be canceled.

Headphones

Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume.

CAUTION

Always lower the volume level prior to plugging in your headphones. TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING - Do not place your headphones on your head until after you have plugged them in.

Sleep Timer

You can set a sleep timer so the unit turns itself off after a specified time.

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until desired time appears on the display.

SLEEP 90, 60 or 30:

The power will be switched off 90, 60 or 30 minutes later.

OFF:

The sleep timer is off.

<When you set the sleep timer, the display is dimmed automatically.

<If you want to check the remaining time, press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time will be displayed for a few seconds.

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