AV Receiver
VSX-523-K
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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, |
CAUTION: |
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to |
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC |
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alert the user to the presence of uninsulated |
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR |
presence of important operating and |
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s |
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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the |
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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Caution
To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.
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1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CAUTION
The
STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).
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WARNING
Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.
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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.
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Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
Before you start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
01 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
02 Connecting your equipment
Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hints on the speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Digital audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Standard RCA video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About video outputs connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting your component with no HDMI
terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
03 Basic Setup
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC
setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
04 Basic playback
Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
05 Listening to your system
Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
06 Home Menu
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 X.Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Input Assign menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The HDMI Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
07 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Important information regarding the HDMI
connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 USB messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 About iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Resetting the main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Flow of settings on the receiver |
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:
•Setup microphone
•Remote control
•AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2
•AM loop antenna
•FM wire antenna
•Warranty card
•Quick start guide
•Safety Brochure
•SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)
•These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
•When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
–on a color TV (the screen may distort)
–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
–in direct sunlight
–in damp or wet areas
–in extremely hot or cold areas
–in places where there is vibration or other movement
–in places that are very dusty
–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
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1 Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.
•Placing the speakers (page 10)
•Connecting the speakers (page 11)
2 Connecting the components
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver.
•About video outputs connection (page 13)
•Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)
•Connecting antennas (page 16)
•Plugging in the receiver (page 18)
3 Power On
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.
4 The Input Assign menu (page 32)
(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)
The HDMI Setup menu (page 33)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)
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5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system
•Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 19)
6 Basic playback (page 21)
•Selecting the audio input signal (page 21)
•Playing an iPod (page 23)
•Playing a USB device (page 24)
•Choosing the listening mode (page 26)
7 Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever (page 27)
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 27)
• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27)
• Setting the Audio options (page 28)
• Manual speaker setup (page 30)
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1INPUT SELECTOR dial
Selects an input source (page 21).
2MCACC indicator
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19)).
3Receiver control buttons
SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver.
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.
DISPLAY – Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, input name can be checked by selecting an input source.
4Character display
See Display on page 7.
5Tuner control buttons
BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 25).
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ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 25).
TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 25).
PRESET / – Use to select preset radio stations (page 25).
6 HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 14).
7 iPod iPhone indicator
Lights when an iPod/iPhone is connected and iPod/USB input is selected (page 23).
8 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 9).
9MASTER VOLUME dial
10STANDBY/ON
11 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or
STEREO ALC mode.
12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 19).
13 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 26) and Stream Direct playback (page 27).
ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2Pro Logic and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 26).
ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the various surround modes (page 27).
14 ECO
Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 27).
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Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 26).
19 Tuner indicators
ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 25).
TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called.
MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.
kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.
20 Speaker indicators
Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 6). SP A means the speakers are switched on. SP means the speakers are switched off.
21 Sleep timer indicator
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).
22 PRESET information or input signal indicator
Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type, etc.
23 Character display
Displays various system information.
2D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.
2D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected.
2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected.
2PLII – Lights to indicate 2Pro Logic II decoding (see
Listening in surround sound on page 26 for more on this).
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Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 27 for more on this).
27 SIGNAL SELECT indicators
DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is not provided.
HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided.
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Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 27).
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LEV +/– – Use to adjust the channel level. |
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Chapter
2 
Connecting your equipment
Placing the speakers
By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
5.1 channel surround system:
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Hints on the speaker placement
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
•The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about earlevel when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.
•For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.
•If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.
•If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.
•Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.
•It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
•Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.
•Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.
CAUTION
•Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
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Connecting the speakers
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.
You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 .
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
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2Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3Tighten terminal.
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2Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.
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•These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
•Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
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Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.
Important
•Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
•Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.
HDMI cables
Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI cables.
HDMI
Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.
Note
•Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 28 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in
Selecting the audio input signal on page 21 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).
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