8Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this unit.
9PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)
Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting preset station numbers and tuning when TUNER is selected as the input source (see pages 47 to 52).
0FM/AM
Switches the reception band (FM or AM) when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 47).
Note
The frequency of the previously received station is automatically recalled.
AMEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
Stores a station in the memory when TUNER is selected as the input source. Hold down for more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning (see page 48).
BTUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L), DISPLAY
Switches the tuning mode between automatic (the AUTO indicator is turned on) and manual (the AUTO indicator is turned off) when TUNER is selected as the input source.
CSTRAIGHT (EFFECT)
Turns the sound field programs on or off. When STRAIGHT is selected,
DRemote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
ETONE CONTROL
Use to adjust the balance of bass and treble for the front left and right and center channels (see page 39).
FPURE DIRECT
Turns on or off the PURE DIRECT mode (see page 42).
Note
The indicator around the button lights up when the unit is in the PURE DIRECT mode.
GREC OUT/ZONE 2
Selects the input source you want to direct to the audio/ video recorder and Zone 2 outputs independently of the input source you are listening to or watching in the main room. When set to the SOURCE/REMOTE position, the input source is directed to all outputs.
Note
The Zone 2 output is always identical with the input source you record.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
HOPTIMIZER MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied optimizer microphone to run AUTO SETUP (see page 32).
ISPEAKERS A/B
Turn on or off the set of front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the corresponding button is pressed.
J
PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones.
Notes
•When you connect headphones, no signals are output at the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers.
•All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to 2- channel stereo (front left and right channels).
KVIDEO AUX jacks
Input audio and video signals from an external source such as a game console. To reproduce source signals at these jacks, select
LMULTI ZONE buttons
ZONE 2 ON/OFF
Turns on Zone 2 only or sets it to the standby mode. See page 30 for details.
Note
This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position.
ZONE 3 ON/OFF
Turns on Zone 3 only or sets it to the standby mode. See page 30 for details.
Note
This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position.
ZONE CONTROL
Switches the zone you want to control between the main unit, Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 110).
After you press ZONE CONTROL, the indicator for the currently selected zone flashes in the front panel display for approximately 5 seconds. While the indicator is flashing, perform the desired operation.
MPROGRAM selector
Use to select sound field programs or adjust the balance of bass and treble in conjunction with TONE CONTROL.
NVOLUME
Controls the volume level of all audio channels.
Note
This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.
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