Harman-Kardon 13828 User Manual

System 13828

Open/Close

DVD 28

AUDIO/VIDEO

AVR 138 Audio/Video Receiver DVD 28 Digital Versatile Disc Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

Table of Contents

AVR 138

3 Safety Information 3 Unpacking 4 Remote Control Functions

(AVR 138/DVD 28)

8 Front Panel Controls 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Installation and Connections 12 Audio Equipment Connections 13 Video Equipment Connections 14 System Configuration 14 First Turn On 14 Settings to be Made

With Each Input Used

14 Input Setup 15 Speaker Setup 16 Surround Setup 16 Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes

16 Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode 16 Stereo Digital Mode 16 Delay Settings 17 Night Mode Settings 17 Output Level Adjustment 19 Operation 19 Basic Operation 19 Source Selection 19 Controls and Use of Headphones 19 Surround Mode Selection 20 Digital Audio Playback 21 Selecting a Digital Source 21 Digital Status Indicators 21 Surround Mode Types 22 Night Mode 22 Tape Recording 22 Output Level Trim Adjustment 23 6-Channel Direct Input 23 Display Brigthness 23 Memory Backup 23 Tuner Operation 24 RDS Operation 25 Troubleshooting Guide 25 Processor Reset

DVD 28

26 Terminology 27 Features, Packing List 28 Front Panel Controls 29 Front Panel Information Display 30 Rear Panel Connections 31 Setup and Connections 31 Connecting to a TV Only 31 to a Dolby Digital/DTS

Amplifier/Receiver

33 Digital Audio Connections 34 Playback Basics 34 Basic Play 34 Playback Features 35 About DivX Movie Files 36 System Set-up 36 System Defaults 36 Set Up Menu

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 EN 60065:2002

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

07/08

36 System Settings 37 Audio Settings 38 Audio Adjustments Submenu 39 Video Settings 40 Test Screen 40 Test Screen 40 TV Picture Adjustment 41 Player Menu 41 Using the Player Information Menu 41 Using the On-Screen Status Display 42 CD Playback 44 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback 46 Troubleshooting Guide 47 Technical Specifications

48 Specifications

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured

for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Region Code 2, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

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– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

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– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote.

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

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 a 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 is 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.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equi-

lateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of impor-

tant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station.

Installation Location

■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit on

a firm and level surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

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SAFETY INFORMATION 3

SETUP

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Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD 28

Power On Button

Not active

IR Transmitter Window

Power Off Button

Mute

Input Selectors

Info

Volume Up/Down

HD Mode Selector

Speaker Select/Setup

OK Button

Delay/Status Button

Memory/Angle Button

Clear Button

Preset Up/Down

RDS Select/Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button

Playlist

A-B

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector

Stereo Mode Selector

Logic 7 Selector

Dim Button

Transport Buttons

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DWN)/(UP)

Night Mode

DTS Digital Mode Selector

Dolby Mode Selector

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Repeat

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Random

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Tone Mode/Test Tone ON/OFF

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Tuning Up/Down

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Direct Button

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Tuner Mode/Zoom

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Numeric Keys

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Digital Select/Audio Mode

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Navigation Buttons

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Channel Select /Disc Menu Button

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V.OFF

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Surround Mode Selector/Program Down/Subtitle Button

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Sleep/Program Up/Audio Select Button

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Title

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6-Channel Direct Input

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AM/FM Tuner Select

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AVR Selector

4 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD 28

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

DTS Neo:6 CINEMA

IMPORTANT NOTE: The 13828 remote has some buttons that perform different functions. If you press the AVR Button

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, one set of functions is active, identical to the functions for buttons CD,Tape, Video 1/2/3. If you press the DVD

Button

, some of the buttons change their function as indicated above the button itself, and explained below. Refer to the function table for an overview of functions in both modes.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to the AVR or the DVD selected by pressing either the AVR or the DVD Button

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or 5.

This indicator is not active.

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR or a selected device unit in the Standby mode. If held for more than 3 seconds, both the AVR and the DVD switch to Standby.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, the DVD Button will switch the doublefunction remote buttons to their DVD functions. After pressing the DVD Button, you must press the AVR Selector button

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again to operate all the AVR’s functions with the remote. Note that pressing the DVD Button switches on BOTH the AVR and the DVD, whereas pressing the AVR Button just switches on the AVR.

Info (DVD): Press for detailed informations on the disc playing (Video/Audio Bit rate, Movie aspect ratio and others), and for current player settings made. Note that the unit doesn’t react on any transport button as long as the info menu is displayed. Press again to remove information from screen.

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

HD Mode Selector (DVD): When the DVD player is connected to a video display using the HDMI Output

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, the display sends information to the DVD indicating the highest video resolution it is capable of handling, and the DVD automatically sets the video output to match it. Pressing this button allows you to manually change the output resolution, with your selection indicated by the Video Output Indicators O. The DVD will not allow you to select a resolution beyond the capabilities of your display, and if you try to do so, an on-screen error message will appear to alert you to the selection of an incompatible video format. Changes made with this button remain active until the DVD or the display is turned off.When either is turned off, and then on again, the DVD will revert to the default setting transmitted by the display.

Speaker Select/Setup: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

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to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the OK button

K/L

buttons

and then select the speaker type (see page 14 for more information.)

For DVD: Press this button to use the DVD’s onscreen menu system to adjust the player’s configuration settings. Note that the Info Button

must be pressed to access the DVD’s Information menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to configure the playback mode of the disc.

OK Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

Delay/Status Button: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the OK button

and then using the

K/L

buttons to change the setting. Press the Set button again to complete the process. (See page 16 for more information.)

For DVD: Press while a disc is playing to view banner display. Use the ARROW buttons to move through the different features in the Banner Display.When a symbol is highlighted, press OK on the remote to select it.

Memory/Angle Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory.Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display

, you then have five seconds to enter a preset

memory location using the Numeric Keys

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(See page 23 for more information.)

For DVD: Press to access various camera angles on a DVD (If the DVD contains multiple camera angles) or to rotate JPEG images.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button

, these buttons may func-

tion as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD).

RDS Select/Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button: Press this button to display the various

messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 24 for more information on RDS).

For DVD: Press this button to change the resolution of the Component Video Output between standard definition and progressive definition (PAL interlaced and PAL progressive; NTSC interlaced and NTSC progressive). The new setting will become effective after quitting the Setup menu.

Playlist (DVD): Press this button to change the playback order of the disc.

A-B (DVD): Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly.

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a fivechannel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog input signal). The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order:

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 5

Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD 28

Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode.When the button is pressed so that

DSP SURR OFF

appears in the Main Information DisplayF, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the

Main Information Display

, you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. When the button is pressed so that

5 C H STEREO

appears, the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if installed.(See page 16 for more information on stereo playback modes).

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 19 for the available Logic 7 options).

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front panel display, or turn it off entirely.The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full brightness by indicating

Information Display

VFD FULL in the Main

. Press the button again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by

HALF. Press the button again within five

VFD

seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. In addition,both the

Power Indicator

and the blue accent lighting inside the volume control will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting. This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

Transport Buttons: These buttons operate

the DVD player.

Skip Up/Down Buttons (DVD):

(DWN): Press to go to beginning of current

track. Press again quickly to go to beginning of previous track. After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of this button will move the image in reverse frame by frame. (UP): Press to go to beginning of next track. After pressing the PAUSE button, each press of this button will move the image forwards frame by frame.

Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 17 for more information).

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate mode automatically and no other mode will be available. Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting.

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing.

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Repeat (DVD): Each press of this button changes the playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the entire disc. A repeat icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen indicating the current repeat mode. If the Player Information Screen is active, the changes will be displayed on screen.

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Random (DVD): Press for RANDOM playback in random order.

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Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls. When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main Information

Display

, the settings of the Bass and

Treble controls will affect the output signals.

When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE OUT appear in the Main Information

Display

, the output signal will be “flat,”

without any bass or treble alteration.

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Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode button

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has been pressed or the Band button

on the front panel was held pressed so that

AUTO appears in the Main Information

Display

, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the

Information Display

MANUAL appears in the Main

, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 23 for more information.)

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Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys

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to select a station (See page 23 for more information on the tuner).

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Tuner Mode/Zoom: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so

Main Information Display Tuning buttons

MANUAL appears in the

, pressing the

7will move the frequency

up or down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use and

Main Information Display

AUTO appears in the

, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 23 for more information.)

When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to zoom the picture so that it is enlarged. There are 4 steps to the zoom function, each progressively larger. Press through each of the zoom stages to return to a normal picture.

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Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. For DVD play you may enter track numbers directly, followed by OK to go to the track.

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Digital Select/Audio Mode: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

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to a source. (See page 14 for more information on using digital inputs.) Audio Mode: When operating the DVD, press this Button to switch between Audio Modes.

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Navigation Buttons: These are multi-purpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode.These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the digital inputs.

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Channel Select /Disc Menu Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR’s output levels with an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

K/L

buttonsto select the channel being adjusted, then press the OK button

, followed by the

K/L

buttons again, to change the level setting. (See page 22 for more information.)

DVD Disc Menu: Displays the actual DVD Disc Menu on the TV screen in play mode. When playing discs with JPEG images, pressing this button will access the thumbnails.

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V.OFF: Press to turn off video output for improved performance from audio-only discs. Press again to restore video output.

6 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Function List

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Surround Mode Selector/Program

Down/Subtitle Button: Press this button to

begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed,

K/L

use the

buttons to select the desired surround mode. (See page 20 for more information).

When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off. Note: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are authored, the subtitle languages selected with the Subtitle Button may not accurately reflect the actual languages available on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.

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Sleep/Program Up>/Audio Select

Button: Press this button to place the unit in

the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting. Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV, VCR and SAT receiver when selected.

DVD: Press to access various audio languages on a DVD (If the DVD contains multiple audio streams).

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Title: When a disc is playing, press to make the player go back to the first section of the disc. If you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that contains other formats the DVD is capable of playing, such as linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this button may enable you to switch playback from one audio format to another.

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6-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to select the component connected to the

6-Channel Direct Input

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as the audio. Note that when you wish to use the Six Channel Direct Input in conjunction with a video source, you must first select the video source by pressing one of the Input Selectors

. Then press this

button to choose the 6-Channel Direct Input

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as the audio source.

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AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

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AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

No. Button Name AVR/TAPE/CD/VID1/VID2/VID3 DVD

AUDIO DVD 1 Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off 5 Mute Mute Mute (AVR)

44 AVR AVR Power On AVR

6 DVD DVD DVD 6 TAPE TAPE TAPE 6 VID1 VID1 VID1

43 AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM

6 CD CD CD

42 6CH 6CH 6CH

6 VID2 VID2 VID2 6 VID3 VID3 VID3

40 Sleep/ Audio Sleep Audio 41 Title Title

8 Info Info 8 Vol Up Vol Up Vol Up

39 Surr./ Subt. Surr. Subtitle 38 V.OFF V.OFF

9 HD-M HD Mode 8 Vol Down Vol Down Vol Down

37 CH. / Disc menu Channel Disc Menu 10 SPKR / Setup Speaker Setup 36 Level+/Up Level+/Up Up 36 Left < Left < Left 11 OK SET Enter 36 Right > Right > Right 36 Level-/Down Level-/Down Down 35 Digital / Audio mode Digital Audio mode 12 Delay / Status Delay Status 34 1 11 34 2 22 34 3 33 34 4 44 34 5 55 34 6 66 34 7 77 34 8 88 33 TUN-M / Zoom TUN-M Zoom 34 9 99 34 0 00 13 MEM / Angle Memory Angle 31 Tuning Up Tuning Up 32 Direct Direct 14 Clear Clear Clear 15 Preset Up Preset Up Slow Up 31 Tuning Down Tuning Down 30 Tone Tone Mode/Test Tone ON-OFF 16 RDS/ P/I RDS P/I 15 Preset Down Preset Down Slow Down 29 Random Random 28 Repeat Repeat 18 A-B A-B 17 Playlist Playlist 27 Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Dolby Surround 28 DTS Surround DTS Surround DTS Surround 19 DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 DTS NEO:6 25 Night Night Night 21 Logic7 Logic7 Logic7 20 Stereo Stereo Stereo 24 Skip Down Skip Down(DVD) Prev Step 24 Skip Up Skip Up(DVD) Next Step 22 DIM Dimmer Dimmer 23 Rew(G) Rew(DVD) REW 23 Play(AB) Play(DVD) Play 23 FF(H) FF(DVD) FF 23 Open/Close Open/Close(DVD) Open/Close 23 Stop Stop(DVD) Stop 23 Pause Pause(DVD) Pause

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 7

Front Panel Controls

DIGITAL LOGIC 7

VID 1 DVD

FMAM

TAPE

VID 2

VID 3

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO DSP

5 CH. STEREO

SURR. OFF

6 CH

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Main Power Switch

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Headphone Jack

Digital Optical 3 Input

Speaker/Channel Input Indicator

Surround Mode Group Selector

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Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the orange LED

. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

Tuning

Tuner Band Selector

Preset Stations Selector

Input Source Selector

RDS Select Button

Surround Mode Selector

Surround Mode Indicators

System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

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is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power

Indicator

will turn blue when the unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn blue.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.

Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

Remote Sensor Window

Main Information Display

Digital Coax 3 Input

Video 3 input jacks

Volume Control

Input Indicators

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators:

These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected.When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for that position. (See page 16 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 15 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order:

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group appears in the

Lower Display Line Mode Selector

vidual modes available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector from the various mode options.

Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations.When a station with a strong signal is reached,

MANUAL TUNED or AUTO

TUNED will appear in the Main Information

Display

(see page 23 for more information

on tuning stations).

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (See page 23 for more information on the tuner).

, press the Surround

to cycle through the indi-

to choose

Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 23 for more information on tuner programming.)

Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling through the list of input sources.

RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 24 for more information on RDS).

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector

to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the mode choices available. For more information on mode selection, see page 9.

Surround Mode Indicators: Indicator will illuminate in front of the surround mode that is currently in use.

Remote Sensor Window:The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.

Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable digital audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack.

Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

Input indicators: Indicator will illuminate in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9

Rear Panel Connections

•

⁄

ﬁ

‚

™

‡

ﬂ

›

‹

∞



Tape Inputs



Tape Outputs



Video 1 Audio Inputs



AM Antenna



Video 1 Audio Outputs



DVD Audio Inputs



FM Antenna



CD Inputs



Video 2 Component Video Inputs



Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a TV or other video source.



AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.



Coaxial Digital Inputs



Subwoofer Output



Video Monitor Outputs



Front/Center Speaker Outputs



Surround Speaker Outputs



Component Video Outputs



Video 1 Component Video Inputs



AC Power Cord



DVD Video Inputs



Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.



DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video source.



FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.



CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer.



Video 1 Video Outputs



Video 2 Audio Inputs



Video 2 Video Inputs



Optical Digital Inputs



Video 1 Video Inputs



6-Channel Direct Inputs



Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.



Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.



the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections



Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the output of any video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.



Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your front/center speakers.When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. (See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right surround speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 12 for more information on speaker polarity.



Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs

the signal will be sent to these jacks.



is selected



Video 1 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be used for RGB signals too, in the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the jacks with the corresponding color. RGB connection is not possible if the source outputs a separate sync signal (see page 13).



AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an

unswitched AC wall output.



DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source.



Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.



Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source.



Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source.



Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.



Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video source.

Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any S-Video source must be connected to the AVR, not both in parallel, otherwise the video may be disturbed or its performance be adversely effected.



6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 11

Installation and Connections

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them.

Important Note : In order to clearly identify all connectors and simplify nstallation, as per the new EIA/CEA-863 standard, all connections are colour coded as follows: For Speakers and Audio In/Outputs: White (Left, speakers front) and Red (Right, speakers front). For Speakers: Green (Center), Blue (Left Surround) and Grey (Right Surround). For Audio Output: Purple (Subwoofer). For Composite Video In/Outputs: Yellow. For Digital Audio In/Outputs: Orange.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input jacks Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output jacks

3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals





on the AVR.

4G



. Connect the analog

may be used with a



5. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection



. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.

6. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs



to the respective

speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than 2 mm

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm

may be used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1mm

due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be connected to like terminals on the AVR and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR.

7. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output



to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information.

Note: Speaker sets with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer must be connected to the front speaker outputs

Subwoofer Output



only rather than to the



8. If an external multi-channel audio source with

5.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the

6-Channel Direct Inputs



12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.To ensure best video performance S-Video sources should be connected to the AVR only with their S-Video In/Outputs, not with their composite video connectors too.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 2 In jacks panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1

Out jacks

2. Although any video device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your TV to the Video 1 Audio/Video Input Jacks



fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with TV product codes for the Video 1 device. For the same reason, we recommend connecting your video recorder, cable TV converter or satellite receiver to the Video 2 Audio/Video

Input Jacks

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD to the DVD jacks

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Remember that the DVD source defaults to the

Coaxial 1 Digital Input

default to their analog inputs, although any source may be assigned to any digital audio input on the receiver.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the

Video 1 Component Video Inputs

that even when component video connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs



Input jacks



on the AVR.

so that you may take advantage of the



or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital





on the rear



4G



. All other sources



. Note

7. If another component video device is available, connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Input jacks for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks or Optical Digital Input jacks

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Output the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

4GH

jacks

connected to the digital jacks selected as "Optical 3" or "Coaxial 3" input. (See page 16 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 14), or

• All component inputs/outputs can be used for



. A device connected to the Video 3

is selected as the Video 3 input, and

Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats and will not be converted to the other formats.

RGB signals too, in the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the jacks with the corresponding color. But this is only correct as long as only the three RGB video signals are output by the video source, with a sync signal in the "G" signal only, without any sync signal output separately by the source.



. The audio connections



or any of the Coaxial



it is



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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13

System Configuration

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. With the AVR two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e.g. surround modes, and others working independently from any input selected like speaker output levels, or delay times used by the surround sound processor.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable switched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the

System Power Control Source Selector

the remote by pressing the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors5on the remote.The Power Indicator to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main

Information Display

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

buttons

to turn the unit on, press the AVR

Selector

functions.



to have the remote control the AVR



into an un-



will turn orange,

or the Input

on the front panel, or via

will turn blue

will also light up.

in until it



Instructions for users on removal and disposal of used batteries.

Specification of included battery types.

These symbols shown on the product, the packaging or in the manual or separate information sheet mean that the product itself, as well as the batteries included or built into the product, should never be thrown away with general household waste.Take them to applicable collection points, where proper treatment, recycling and recovery takes place, in accordance with national or local legislation, or European Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

Correct handling of the product and batteries to be disposed helps saving resources and prevents possible negative effects on the environment or human health.

The batteries included with your equipment may be Alkaline, Carbon Zink/Manganese or Lithium (button cells) type.All types should be disposed of according to the above instructions.

To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the procedure described for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.

For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the product, removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or recovery centers handle the dismantling of the product and the removal of the battery. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a battery, this procedure must be performed by authorized service centers.

Settings to be Made With Each Input Used

The AVR features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different settings for the speaker configuration, digital input, surround mode, delay times and output levels for each input source.This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them. This means, for example, that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources, or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system or the use of the Center speaker. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select an input.

The default settings for the AVR, as it is shipped from the factory, have all inputs set for an analog source (except for the DVD input, which has the Coaxial Digital Input 1 default), with Logic 7 Music as the surround mode, all speaker positions set to "small", and a subwoofer connected. Before using the unit, you will probably want to change these settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed and the surround mode associated with the input.

Input Setup

The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an input. This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector desired input’s name appears in the Main

Information Display

illuminate next to the input’s name in the front panel Input Indicators be selected by pressing the appropriate Input Selector on the remote control

The second step is to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source (if this is needed, otherwise the selected analog input will remain). Press the Digital Input Select button



on the remote.Within five seconds, make

your input selection using the



on the remote until the desired digital or

analog input is shown in the Main Informa-

tion Display

to enter the new digital input assignment.

After the setting has been made with one input, repeat as described above with all inputs in use. The digital input associated with the input selected can also be changed at any time later and the AVR’s memory system will keep the settings until they are changed again.

. Then press the OK button



as the

until the

, and Indicator will

. The input may also

5

K/L

buttons

14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

Speaker Setup

This setup tells the AVR which type of speakers are in use.This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information and whether a Center speaker should be used or not, separately for each input used. For each of these settings use the

LARGE setting if the speakers for a

particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the

SMALL setting

for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small” front (left and right) speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

With the AVR turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers:

1. Press the Speaker button remote.The words

FRONT SPEAKER will

appear in the Main Information Display

2. Press the OK button

3. Press the to select

SMALL, matching the type of speakers you

K/L

buttons on the remote

FRONT LARGE or FRONT

on the

have at the left-front and right-front positions, as described by the definitions shown in preceding section.

When

SMALL is selected, low frequency front

channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels.This setting is not available with stereo mode to ensure purest sound by bypassing the crossovers of the DSP´s.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the subwoofer configuration (see below), the front left and right bass information may also be directed to a subwoofer.

Important Note: When a speaker set with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer is used, connected to the front speaker outputs the fronts must be set for

LARGE.



4. When you have completed your selection for the front channels, press the OK button then press the to change the display to

SPEAKER.

K/L

buttons on the remote

CENTER

, and

5. Press the OK button

K/L

buttons on the remote to select the

again, and use the

option that best describes your system based on the Center speaker definitions shown in preceding section.

When

SMALL is selected, low frequency center

channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they are set for

LARGE and Sub is turned off. When

Sub is on, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and with analog and digital surround modes (except with the Pro Logic II Music mode) NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When

NONE is selected, no signal will be sent

to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs and its bass will be sent to the subwoofer output too as long as SUB L/R+LFE is selected in the SUB-

WOOFER line in this menu (see below). This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used. Note that for the use of Logic 7C surround mode a Center speaker is needed, but Logic 7M works well without a Center too.

6. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the OK button and then press the remote to change the display to

SPEAKER.

7. Press the OK button

K/L

the

K/L

buttons on the

SURR

again, and then use

buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes your system based on the Surround speaker definitions shown in preceding section.

When

SMALL is selected, with all digital sur-

round modes low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, when Sub is turned off, or to the subwoofer output when Sub is on. With the analog surround modes the rear bass feed depends on the mode selected and the setting of the sub and front speakers.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with all analog and digital surround modes), and, except with Hall and Theater modes, NO surround channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When

NONE is selected, surround sound

information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic.

8. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the OK button and then press the

K/L

buttons on

the remote to change the display to

S-W SPEAKER.

9. Press the OK button

K/L

buttons on the remote to select the

, and then press the

option that best describes your Subwoofer system.

The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particularly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be

set to

SUB, which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press the arrow buttons



so that SUB NONE appears in the display.When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to

the front left/right “main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass created for certain movies.To select that option press the arrow buttons



so that SUB LFE appears in the

display.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or surround mode you are listening to, press the arrow buttons



so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the display.When this option is selected, a “complete” feed will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies under the crossover frequency 80 Hz, additionally to the LFE soundtrack (see above).

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15

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