5 Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component.

Refer to the operation instructions for the component.

6 Adjust the volume to the desired level.

The volume level is displayed digitally.

Example: –70 dB

Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum)

The volume level indicator also shows the current volume level as a bar graph.

VOLUME

 

 

+

 

or

VOLUME

 

–

 

 

Front panel

 

Remote control

If desired, use CONTROL and BASS/TREBLE –/+. These controls only effect the sound from the main speakers.

CONTROL

BASS/TREBLE

Front panel

Notes

•If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low- frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the main left and right speakers.

•If you have connected a recording component to the VCR OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume during playback from other components, try turning the recording component on.

7 Select a DSP program if desired.

Use PROGRAM l/ h(DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages 28 – 30 for details about DSP programs. When using the remote control, press AMP before selecting a DSP program.

 

 

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK

ENTER-

 

 

CONCERT

TAINMENT

PROGRAM

 

1

2

3

4

 

or

MUSIC

TV

MOVIE

MOVIE

 

VIDEO

THEATER

THEATER 1 THEATER 2

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

 

 

/DTS

NIGHT

6.1/5.1

STEREO

 

 

SUR.

 

 

9

0

+10

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

Front panel

 

Remote control

PLAYBACK

■BGV (background video) function

The BGV function allows you to view images from a video source together with sounds from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while watching beautiful scenery from a video source on the video monitor.

Select a source from the video group, then select a source from the audio group using the input selector buttons on the remote control.

CD MD/CD-R TUNER

DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX

VCR VCR2/DVR A

■To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the

MUTE

remote control.

 

To resume audio output, press

 

MUTE again.

 

y

•You can change the amount by which the unit reduces the volume in “OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE” in the set menu.

•You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/–, etc.

•During muting, the MUTE indicator flashes on the front panel display.

■Night listening mode

This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low volumes or at night.

Press NIGHT on the

NIGHT

remote control.

0

Press NIGHT once more to return to normal reproduction.

Note

• Setting the unit in standby mode cancels night listening mode.

y

•You can use night listening mode with any of the sound field programs.

•The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights when the unit is in night listening mode.

•Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

■When you have finished using this unit

Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in standby mode.

 

STANDBY

STANDBY

or

/ON

 

Front panel

Remote control

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

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