Eltax AVR-800 User Manual
6.1 Channel
Home Theatre Receiver
OWNER S MANUAL
CAUTION
RI SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
This section must be read before any connection is
made to the mains supply.
WARNINGS
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
Do not push anything inside the equipment through
the ventilation holes.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKI NG SETTI NG
Your ELTAX product has been prepared to
comply with the household power and safety
requirements that exist in your area.
AVR-800 can be powered by 230 VAConly.
I MPORTANT:(FOR UK VERSION)
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded
13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as
follows:
1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362
13A,A.S.T.A or BSI approved type.
3. Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse. this should have a
value of 13A.
If a plug without a fuse is used. the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater than 5A.
ABOUT THI S USER GUIDE
Refer to the figures on page 2 of this user guide. All
references to the controls that are printed in BOLD
type are as they appear on the unit.
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when
operating the equipment.
GENERALPRECAUTIONS
When siting the equipment ensure that:
-The ventilation holes are not covered;
-Air is allowed to circulate freely around the euipment
-It is on a vibration free-surface;
-It will not be exposed to interference from an external
source;
-It will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold,
moisture or dust;
-It will not be exposed to direct sunlight;
-It will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges
Never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment,
contact your nearest dealer or service centre.
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead,
hold the plug.
It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a
thunderstorm. to disconnect the equipment from the
mains supply.
The equipment draws nominal
nonoperating power from the AC outlet
with its POWERswitch in the STANDBY
position.
Note:
The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a
possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a
13A socket elsewhere.
HOW TO CONNECT A PLUG
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code.
BLUE-"NEUTRAL"("N")
BROWN-"LIVE"("L")
1. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured
BLACK.
2. The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or
colourde, RED.
3. Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in
the plug which is marked by the letter "E" or by the
safety earth symbol or coloured green-and-yellow.
Before replacing the plug cover. make certain that
the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the
lead-not simply over the two wires.
COPYRIGHT
Recording and playback of any material may require
consent. For further information refer to the following:
-Copyright Act 1956
-Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
-Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
-any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
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W
ARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCETO RAIN ORMOISTURE.
This symbol means that the
product is double insulated
and you do not need an earth
connection
This symbol means that this
product keeps to the European
safety and electrical
interference directives
CAUTION
Placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be
sure to leave a space around the
unit (from the largest outer
dimensions including projections)
equal to, or greated than, shown
below :
Regarding
Contents
Before Use..................................................................................4
Description.................................................................................5
Connection .................................................................................6
Remote Control Unit....................................................................12
Basic Operations.........................................................................13
Radio Reception.........................................................................15
RDSOperations..........................................................................17
Video Operations........................................................................18
Playing Video Sources............................................................18
Tape Dubbing........................................................................18
S.A.V.ESystem Function.........................................................18
Available Surround Modes...........................................................19
Speaker Configuration.................................................................22
Delay Time.................................................................................23
Test Tone...................................................................................24
Troubleshooting...........................................................................25
Specifications..............................................................................26
Left and right Panels : 10cm
Rear Panel : 10cm
Top Panel : 50cm
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it. In a short time it shows exactly how to connect, operate and adjust
this unit for best performance.
It can save you money. It shows simple things to do and check before you call for help and can save the cost of unnecessary
service or call out charge.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THERISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLINACE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Read this before operation Before Connection
Before Use
Read this before operation
< Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of
heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
< The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make sure
there is enough space above and beside the
amplifier/receiver (about 4 inches). Do not place a CD
player or other equipment on top of the amplifier/receiver.
< Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to
the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should
get into the set, contact your dealer.
< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,
alwayspull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.
< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Back-up Memory Function
This is the function which preserves the preset memory and
most-recent memory functions. In the event of a power
failure, or if the power cord of this unit is disconnected from
the electric outlet, the back-up memory will preserve the
preset memory and most-recent memory functions for as
long as approximately 3 days.
If the power supply is interrupted for 3 days or longer, the
memory settings will be erased.
When to Use RESET Switch
< When this system is subjected to an electrical shock.
< When the power is irregular.
In these cases, try the following
CAUTION
Turn off the power of all the equipment before making
connections.
Read instructions of each component you intend to use
with this unit.
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum
and noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the
power cord or speaker cord.
Speaker Connections
Caution:
To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level
signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting
the speakers.
< Check the impedance of your speakers.
Connect speaker with an impedance of 8 ohms or more.
The amplifier's red speaker terminals are the +
(positive) terminals and the black terminals are the _
(negative) terminals.
<
The
+ side of the speaker cable is marked to make it
distinguishable from the _ side of the cable. Connect
this marked side to the red+ terminal and the unmarked
side to the black terminal.
< Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping
off approximately 10 mm or less (no more as this could
cause a short-circuit) of the outer insulation.
Twist the wires tightly together so that they are not
straggly :
Press the TUNINGMODE button for more than 5 seconds.
Note:
If the TUNING MODE button is pressed for more than 5
secondsStandby mode, all the memory will be erased.
How to connect
Press the lever, insert the stripped and twisted end
(approx. 3/8") of the cord, then release the lever :
Make sure it is fastened securely by pulling the cord
lightly.
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DESCRIPTION
DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of
discrete digital audio into home theater systems.
DTS brings you premium quality discrete multi-channel
digital sound to both movies and music.
DTSis a multi-channel sound system designed to create full
range digital sound reproduction.
The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard
of quality for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy
of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home
theaters.
Now,every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the
moviemaker intended.
DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music
on of DVD's, LD's, and CD's.
"DTS"and "DTSDigital Surround" are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
The advantages of discrete multichannel systems over
matrix are well known.
But even in homes equipped for discrete multichannel,
there remains a need for high-quality matrix decoding. This
is because of the large library of matrix surround motion
pictures available on disc and on VHS tape; and analog
television broadcasts.
The typical matrix decoder of today derives a center
channel and a mono surround channel from two-channel
matrix stereo material. It is better than a simple matrix in
that it includes steering logic to improve separation, but
because of its mono, band-limited surround it can be
disappointing to users accustomed to discrete
multichannel.
Neo6 offers several important improvements as follow.
< Neo 6 provides up to six full-band channels of matrix
decoding from stereo matrix material. Users with 6.1 and
5.1 systems will derive six and five separate channels,
respectively. corresponding to the standard hometheater speaker layouts.
< Neo 6 technology allows various sound elements within
a channel or channels to be steered separately, and in a
way which follows naturally from the original
presentation.
DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital
signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.
While offering high compatibility with the conventional
DTS Digital Surroud format, DTS-ES Extended Surround
greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and
space expression thanks to further expanded surround
signals. This format has been used professionally in movie
theaters since 1999.
In addition to the 5.1surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR
and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB
(Surround Back) channel for surround playback with a total
of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two
signal formats with different surround signal recording
methods, as DTS-ESDiscrete 6.1 and DTS-ESMatrix 6.1.
"DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio
coding for such consumer formats as DVD and DTV. As with
film sound, Dolby Digital can provide up to five full-range
channels for left, center, and right screen channels,
independent left and right surround channels, and a sixth (
".1") channel for low-frequency effects.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix decoding
technology that provides better spatiality and directionality
on Dolby Surround program material; provides a convincing
three-dimensional soundfield on conventional stereo music
recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the surround
experience to automotive sound. While conventional
surround programming is fully compatible with Dolby
Surround Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to
be encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro-Logic
II playback, including separate left and right surround
channels. (Such material is also compatible with
conventional Pro Logic decoders. )
Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels
from 5.1-channel sources. This is done using a matrix
decoder that derives three surround channels from the two
in the original recording. For best results, Dolby Digital EX
should be used with movies soundtracks recorded with
Dolby Digital Surround EX.
< Neo 6 offers a music mode to expand stereo nonmatrix
recordings into the five-or six-chnnel layout, in a way
which does not diminish the subtlety and integrity of the
original stereo recording.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "ProLogic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
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SPEAKERS, PREOUT, ACOUTLETS
(OPTIONAL)
POWERED
SUBWOOFER
Connection
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND SURROUND
Power cord (AC)
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet
which supplies the correct voltage.
Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the
power cord.
PRE OUT ( SUB WOOFER ) jack
Use this jack to connect a powered sub-woofer or
passive sub-woofer with a power amplifier (OPTIONAL) .
ACOUTLETS(SWITCHED)
These outlets are only active when the receiver is
turned on.
Caution:
Make sure that the total power consumption of all
equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does
not exceed 100 watts.
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6 CHANNEL INPUT FORDVD AUDIO, EQ
OUT
IN
EQ
Connection
EQ
Use this jack to connect a graphic equalizer.
Note:
When you do not the jack, You must insert "short pin".
VCR
SRSL C
SW
6CH OUT
DVD
Connect the component with RCA to RCA
cords. Make sure to connect :
6 CHANNEL INPUT
By connectiong a DVD Audio player, SACD multi
channel player, or other component that has a multi
channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1
channel.
white plug to white jack(L:left)
red plug to red jack(R:right)
yellow plug to yellow jack(VIDEO)
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Connection
DVD PLAYER, CABLE BOX, SATELLITE RECEIVER(DSS), TELEVISION (MONITOR)
If you use both S-Video and RCA composite cables to
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
connect different video components to the AVR-800, you
must also use both S-Video and RCA composite cables to
connect the TV monitor to the AVR-800.
For example, if you connect a DVD player to the AVR-800
using S-Video cable and a VCR using an RCA to RCA
composite cable, you must also connect the TV to the
AVR-800 using both types of cables. This requires an SVideo cable from the S-Video monitor out jack on the AVR800 to an S-Video input on the TV (ie. Video 1). In addition,
you must use an RCA composite cable from the composite
video monitor out jack on the AVR-800 to an RCA
composite video input on the TV but not the same input used
for the S-Video cable(ie: Video 2). Using this type of dual
cable video connection. you will need to switch the TV
video input source from TV to Video 1 to Video 2 depending
on the video sourcebeing played-TV, DVD or VCR.
When connecting video components such as DVD
players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and televisions,
you can use different types of cables depending on how
the video component is equipped.
Video connections:
If the video component is equipped with S-VIDEO jacks,
it is recommended that it be connected to the AVR-800
or directly to the television monitor using an S-VIDEO
cable. S-Video cables provide better picture clarity and
resolution. If the video component is not equipped with
an S-VI DEO jack, use a conventional RCA to RCA
composite cable to connect to the AVR-800 or directly
to the television.
The above illustration shows how to connect video
components to the AVR-800.
Note:
When connection more than one video component to the
AVR-800 (ie: VCR and DVD player) it is easier to use
either all S-Video cables or all RCA to RCA composite
cables. This allows both video signals (DVD and VCR) to
be sent through the AVR-800 to the TV monitor using
just one video input on the TV (S-Video or RCA).
Regardless of the video component being played DVD or
VCR, the picture will always appear on the same video
input of the monitor.
Audio connections:
Some video components are equipped with special
digital audio outputs (ie: DVD players). If your video
component is equipped with a digital audio output, it is
recommended that you connect to the AVR-800 using a
digital cable. Digital audio cables are required to use the
DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound modes. If you do
not use digital connections, the AVR-800 will only
operate in Dolby Pro LogicII, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater
and Stadium surround modes.
There are two types of digital cables - coaxial (75 ohm) and
optical. The
AVR-800
is equipped with both types of digital
inputs. These inputs are labeled DIGITAL/DTS/PCM on the
rear of the unit. Connect the video component outputs to any
oneof the three digital inputs on the
AVR-800.
If the video component is not equipped with a digital output,
use a dual RCA to RCA composite audio cable to connect to
the
AVR-800.
Make sureto connect:
White plug to white jack ( L : left )
Red plug to red jack ( R: right )
Note:
When an optical cable is used, remove the protection
caps from the component and AVR-800 before
attempting to insert the optical cable. If not using an
optical cable or if the cable is removed, always re-install
the protection caps to prevent dirt and dust from
entering the inputs. If using a coaxial digital cable, leave
the protection caps in both the video component and
AVR-800.
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