JVC RX-D206BC, RX-D205SJ User Manual

AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

RX-D205S / RX-D206B

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1556-001A

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Warnings, Cautions, and Others

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

For U.S.A

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.

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ATTENTION

Des changements ou modifications non approuvés par JVC
pourront invalider l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet
appareil.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

ATTENTION

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, d’incendie, etc.:

1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas ouvrir le
coffret de l’appareil.

2. Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the
standby lamp goes off). When installing the apparatus, ensure

that the plug is easily accessible. The STANDBY/ON button
in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

• When the unit is on standby, the standby lamp lights red.

• When the unit is turned on, the standby lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.

Attention—Touche STANDBY/ON!

Déconnectez la fiche secteur pour mettre l’appareil
complètement hors tension (le témoin d’attente s’éteint). Lors
de l’installation de l’appareil, assurez-vous que la fiche soit

facilement accessible. La touche STANDBY/ON dans
n’importe quelle position ne déconnecte pas l’appareil du
secteur.

• Quand l’appareil est en mode d’attente, le témoin d’attente
s’allume en rouge.

• Quand l’appareil est sous tension, le témoin d’attente

L’alimentation ne peut pas être commandée à distance.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

G-1

s’éteint.

Declaration of Conformity:

Trade Name: JVC
Model Number: RX-D205S/RX-D206B
Responsible Party: JVC Americas Corp.
Address: 1700 Valley Road, Wayne New Jersey 07470
Telephone Number: 973-317-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Canada/pour Le Canada

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,” ICES-003 OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE
BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX
APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES
DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR;
“APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR LE
MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

[European Union Only]
[Union européenne seulement]

Table of Contents

Parts identification ................................................ 2

Getting started ...................................................... 4

Before Installation .................................................................. 4

Checking the supplied accessories ....................................... 4

Putting batteries in the remote control ................................... 4

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ................................... 5

Connecting the speakers ....................................................... 6

Connecting video components .............................................. 7

USB connection ................................................................... 10

Connecting the power cord .................................................. 11

Basic operations ................................................. 12

1Turn on the power ............................................................ 12

2 Select the source to play.................................................. 12

3 Adjust the volume ............................................................ 13

Tu r ning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 14

Changing the display brightness.......................................... 14

Tu r ning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 14

Basic settings ...................................................... 15

Setting the speaker information easily

—Quick Speaker Setup ................................................. 15

Basic setting items ............................................................... 16

Operating procedure ............................................................ 17

Setting the speakers ............................................................ 17

Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting—EX/ES/PLIIx ............... 18

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 19

Setting bass sound .............................................................. 19

Using the Midnight mode—MIDNIGHT MODE .................... 20

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3 ........................................................ 20

Selecting the component video input mode

—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/DBS VIDEO IN......... 20

Sound adjustments ............................................. 21

Basic adjustment items ........................................................ 21

Operating procedure ............................................................ 21

Adjusting the speaker output levels ..................................... 22

Adjusting the equalization patterns

—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........................ 22

Adjusting the bass sounds ................................................... 23

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

Surround/DSP modes ................................................... 23

Tuner operations ................................................. 25

Tuning in to stations manually .............................................. 25

Using preset tuning .............................................................. 25

Selecting the FM reception mode ........................................ 26

Creating realistic sound fields ........................... 27

Reproducing theater ambience ........................................... 27

Introducing the Surround modes ......................................... 27

Introducing the DSP modes ................................................. 29

Using the Surround/DSP modes ......................................... 30

Activating the Surround/DSP modes ................................... 31

AV COMPU LINK remote control system .......... 32

Operating other JVC products ........................... 34

Operating other manufacturers’ products ........ 36

Troubleshooting .................................................. 39

Specifications ...................................................... 40

1

Parts identification

TV

A/V CONTROL

RECEIVER

AUDIO

DVR/DVD

VCR

TV/DBS/

CATV

TEST

EFFECT

C.TONE

*

D.EQ FREQ

RETURN

SOUND

*

FRONT L

EX/ES/PL x

REC PAUSE

MENU

DBS

DVR/DVD

FM/AM

USB

TV/VIDEO

SURROUND

MUTING

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MIDNIGHT

VCR

ANALOG/

DIGITAL

100

DVR DVD

1

4

7

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

10

REMOTE CONTROL RM- SRX

D201J

2

p

w

e

r

1

q

TV VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

7

8

9

4

t

u

y

i

6

5

3

*

FRONT R

*

CENTER

*

SUBWFR

*

SURR L

*

SURR R

*

S BACK L

*

S BACK R

ENTER

*

LEVEL

*

LEVEL

TUNING/REW

MEMORY

FF/TUNING

FM MODE

DIMMER

SLEEP

o

Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 DVR/DVD mode selector (35, 38)
2 • Numeric buttons (26, 34 – 38)

1 – 10, 0, +10, 100+

• Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output level
and sound adjustment (22)
TEST, FRONT L, FRONT R, EFFECT, CENTER,
SUBWFR, C. TONE, SURR L, SURR R, D. EQ FREQ, S
BACK L, S BACK R

• RETURN button (34)

3 SOUND button (22 – 24)
4 • Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player*

cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), ENTER (35, 38)

• Adjusting buttons for speakers and subwoofer output level
and D. EQ FREQ level (22)
LEVEL9, LEVEL(

5 MENU button for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)
6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)

4, 3, ¢, 7, 8, REW, FF, REC PAUSE

• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)

( TUNING, TUNING 9, MEMORY, FM MODE

7 Source selecting buttons (12, 25, 26, 34 – 38)

DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM

8 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 38)
9 TV VOLUME +/– buttons (34, 36)
p STANDBY/ON buttons (12, 34 – 38)

AUDIO, DVR/DVD, VCR, TV/DBS/CATV

q SURROUND button (31)
w EX/ES/PLIIx button (18)
e DIMMER button (14)
r SLEEP button (14)
t MIDNIGHT button (20)
y ANALOG/DIGITAL button (12)
u TV/VIDEO button (34, 36)
i VOLUME +/– button (13)
o MUTING button (14)

* These buttons can be used for operating a DVD recorder (JVC

product ONLY) or DVD player with the mode selector set to
“DVR” or “DVD” (see page 35).
If these buttons do not function normally, use the remote control
supplied with your DVD recorder or DVD player. Refer also to
the manuals supplied with the DVD recorder or DVD player for
details.

• When operating a DVD recorder (for JVC products

ONLY), set the mode selector (1) to “DVR.”

• When operating a DVD player, set the mode selector (1)

to “DVD.”

2

See pages in parentheses for details.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

STANDBY/ON

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

SOURCE
SELECTOR

/ MULTI JOG

MASTER
VOLUME

SET / TUNER PRESET

PHONES USB

DVR/DVD VCR DBS TV USB FM/AM

qp

w

45

6

32

1

7

89

e

DIGITAL EQ

LINEAR PCM

L

LSSBRS

S.WFR

PL

NEO : 6

DSP

3D-PHONIC

LFE

CR

96 / 24

AUTO SURR

C.TONE

VIRTUAL SB

B.BOOST

TUNED

STEREO

SLEEP

AUTO MUTING

INPUT ATT

HEADPHONE

MHz
kHz

x

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

ANALOG

DUAL MONO

SBSSB

1 23

@

~

4

6

=

*

890 -

5

7

&

$#

%^

!

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16

AV

COMPU LINK-

III

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

IN

TVINDBS

IN

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

VCR DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN(PLAY)

VCR(DBS)

IN

MONITOR

OUT

DVR

OUT(REC)

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

DBS

IN

DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

R

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

2(DBS)

1(DVR/DVD)

3(VCR)

3

2

1

4

5

6 7 8 9

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12)
2 DIMMER button (14)
3 SETTING button (15, 17)
4 ADJUST button (21)
5 SURROUND button (31)
6 Source lamps

DVR/DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, USB, FM/AM

7 • SET button (15, 17, 21)

• TUNER PRESET button (26)

Display window

1 ANALOG indicator (13)
2 DUAL MONO indicator (19)
3 AUTO SURR (surround) indicator (31)
4 HEADPHONE indicator (13, 28)
5 and indicator (27 – 29)
6 Tuner operation indicators (25)

TUNED, STEREO

7 DIGITAL EQ indicator (22)
8 AUTO MUTING indicator (26)
9 C.TONE indicator (24)
0 B.BOOST indicator (23)

- MIDNIGHT indicator (20)

8 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 26)

• MULTI JOG (15, 17, 21, 26, 31)

9 MASTER VOLUME control (13)
p PHONES jack (13)
q USB terminal (10)
w Display window (see below)
e Remote sensor (4)

= INPUT ATT (attenuate) indicator (23)
~ SLEEP indicator (14)
! Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)

DIGITAL AUTO, LINEAR PCM, , , 96/24

@ Signal and speaker indicators (14)
# NEO:6 indicator (28)
$ VIRTUAL SB indicator (30)
% 3D-PHONIC indicator (28, 29)
^ DSP indicator (28, 29)
& Main display
* Frequency unit indicators

MHz (for FM stations), kHz (for AM stations)

1 Power cord (11)
2 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32)
3 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(DBS)

• Optical: 3(VCR)

4 ANTENNA terminals (5)
5 VIDEO jacks (7– 9)

VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO jacks

• Input: DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC), MONITOR OUT

Rear panel

6 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7– 9)

VCR (DBS) IN, DVR/DVD IN, MONITOR OUT

7 AUDIO jacks (7 – 9)

• Input: TV IN, DBS IN, VCR IN (PLAY), DVR/DVD IN (PLAY)

• Output: VCR OUT (REC), DVR OUT (REC)

8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)
9 Speakers terminals (6)

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS,
CENTER SPEAKER, FRONT SPEAKERS

3

Getting started

123

Before Installation

General precautions

• Be sure your hands are dry.

•Turn the power off to all components.

• Read the manuals supplied with the components you are going
to connect.

Locations

• Install the receiver in a location that is level and protected from
moisture and dust.

• The temperature around the receiver must be between –5˚C
and 35˚C (23˚F and 95˚F).

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the receiver. Poor
ventilation could cause overheating and damage the receiver.

• Leave sufficient distance between the receiver and the TV.

Handling the receiver

• Do not insert any metal object into the receiver.

• Do not disassemble the receiver or remove screws, covers, or
cabinet.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.

• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord. When
unplugging the cord, always grasp the plug so as not to damage
the cord.

• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period or time, remove the plug from the wall outlet. A small
amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is
connected to the wall outlet.

Putting batteries in the remote control

Before using the remote control, put two supplied batteries first.

1

Press and slide the battery cover on the back
of the remote control.

2

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the polarity: (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

3

Replace the cover.

If the range or effectiveness of the remote control decreases,
replace the batteries. Use two R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell
batteries.

• Supplied batteries are for initial setup. Replace for continued
use.

CAUTION:

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:

(+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may

differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

When using the remote control, aim the remote control directly at
the remote sensor on the front panel.

Remote sensor

The receiver has a built-in cooling fan which operates
while the receiver is turned on. Be sure to leave enough
ventilation to obtain sufficient cooling effect.

CAUTION:

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all
connections are completed.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied
accessories. If anything is missing, contact your dealer
immediately.

• Remote control (× 1)

• Batteries (× 2)

• AM loop antenna (× 1)

• FM antenna (× 1)

4

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

AM EXT

COAXIAL

FM 75

ANTENNA

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

If FM reception is poor,
connect an outdoor FM
antenna (not supplied).

AM loop antenna
(supplied)

Snap the tabs on the
loop into the slots of the
base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.

FM antenna (supplied)

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the
black cord to the H terminal.
Tu rn the loop until you have the best reception.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. Keep the AM loop
antenna connected.

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL
terminal as a temporary measure.
Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

• If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied). Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable with a
connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

If AM reception is poor, connect
an outdoor single vinyl-covered
wire (not supplied).

NOTES

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl while twisting it as shown on the
right.

• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch
any other terminals, connecting cords and power
cord. This could cause poor reception.

5

L

R

LS

RS

SBL

C

SW

SBR

(*SB)

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Connecting the speakers

12 3

+

–

+

–

1

2

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

Speaker Layout Diagram

Center

speaker (C)

Left front

speaker

(L)

Powered

Right surround

back speaker

(SBR)

Left surround

speaker (LS)

subwoofer

(SW)

CAUTIONS:

• Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the
speaker terminals (6 Ω – 16 Ω).

• DO NOT connect more than one speaker to one speaker
terminal.

Connecting the speakers

Turn off all components before making connections.

*Left surround

back speaker

Right surround

speaker (RS)

(SBL)

*When using a single speaker for the surround back speaker

You can enjoy the surround sound by one surround back
speaker. When using one surround back speaker,
– set “SB OUT” to “<1SPK>” (see page 17) and
– connect the surround back speaker to the left surround back

speaker terminal. (No sound comes from the speaker if

you connect it to the right surround back speaker
terminal.)

Right front

speaker

(R)

Connecting the powered subwoofer

By connecting a subwoofer, you can enhance the bass or
reproduce the original LFE signals recorded in digital software.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the rear panel, using a cord
with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

1Twist and remove the insulation at the end of

each speaker cord.

2 Open the terminal (1), then insert the speaker

cord (2).

•For each speaker, connect the (+) and (–) terminals on the
rear panel to the (+) and (–) terminals marked on the
speakers.

3 Close the terminal.

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

After connecting all the speakers and/or a subwoofer, set the
speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible
surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 19.

NOTE

You can place a subwoofer wherever you like since bass sound is
non-directional. Normally place it in front of you.

6

Å

ıΉÏÌ

Ç

DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD
IN(PLAY)

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

IN

VCR(DBS)

IN

DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN(PLAY)

Connecting video components

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

This receiver is equipped with the following video terminals—
composite video, S-video, and component video terminals.

• If your video components have S-video (Y/C-separation) and/or
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks, connect them using an S­video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not
supplied). By using these terminals, you can get better picture
quality in the order:

Component > S-video > Composite

IMPORTANT:

The video signals from one type of these input jacks are
transmitted only through the video output jacks of the same
type. Therefore, if a recording video component and a playing

video component are connected to the receiver through the video
terminals of different type, you cannot record the picture. In
addition, if the TV and a playing video component are connected
to the receiver through the video terminals of different type, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV.

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.

DO NOT use a TV through a VCR or a TV with a built-in
VCR; otherwise, the picture may be distorted.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic
equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the
sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

If your video components have AV COMPU LINK terminal

See also page 32 for detailed information about the connection
and the AV COMPU LINK remote control system.

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

White

Red

Red

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the
component video input jacks, select the component video input
mode (DVD VIDEO IN) correctly. If you do not, you cannot view
the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote
control system cannot operate properly. See page 20 for details.

• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DVD recorder and DVD player is set to use the
digital coaxial terminal (DIGITAL IN 1 (DVR/DVD)). For details of
digital connection, see page 10.

Red

DVD recorder or DVD player

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

Å To component video output

• Connect Y, P

ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç Only for DVD recorder: To left/right audio channel

input

Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input
Ì Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input

B, and PR correctly.

7

Å

ıΉÏÌÇ

AUDIO

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

VCR

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

IN

VCR(DBS)

IN

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

7 Connecting a VCR

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

Red

White

Red

Red

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

VCR

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks,
select the component video input mode (VCR VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV or the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot
operate properly. See page 20 for details.

• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a VCR is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 3 (VCR)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.

Å To component video output

• Connect Y, PB, and PR correctly.

ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To left/right audio channel input
Î To composite video output
‰ To S-video output
Ï To S-video input
Ì To composite video input

8

ı

Ç

Î

Å

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

IN

VCR(DBS)

IN

B

N

Å

Î

Ç

ı

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

IN

VCR(DBS)

IN

Y

PB

PR

C

T

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

7 Connecting a DBS tuner

Component video cable (not supplied)

Green

Blue

Red

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

DBS

OU

IN

NOTES

• When connecting a DBS tuner to the component video input
jacks, select the component video input mode (DBS VIDEO IN)
correctly. If you do not, you cannot view the playback picture on
the TV. See page 20 for details.

• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. When shipped from the factory, the digital input terminal
setting for a DBS tuner is set to use the digital optical terminal
(DIGITAL IN 2 (DBS)). For details of digital connection, see
page 10.

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals.

TVINDBS

L

IN OUT(REC)

Stereo audio cable

V

(not supplied)

White

R

Red

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable

DBS tuner

(not supplied)

Å To left/right audio channel output
ı To component video output

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

Ç To composite video output
Î To S-video output

7 Connecting a TV

Connect the TV to the appropriate MONITOR OUT jacks to view the playback picture from any other connected video components.

Green

Blue

Component video cable (not supplied)

Red

TV

L

TVIND

I

White

Red

MONITOR

DVD

AY)

OUT

R

S-video cable (not supplied)

Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

NOTES

• When using a stereo audio cable as the illustration above, set the
audio input mode to “ANALOG.” For details, see “Selecting the
analog or digital input mode” on page 12.

•You can enjoy digital sound if using a digital coaxial or optical
cable. For details of digital connection, see page 10.

Å To component video input

• Connect Y, P

ı To left/right audio channel output
Ç To S-video input

B, and PR correctly.

Î To composite video input

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USB

DIGITAL IN

2(DBS)

1(DVR/DVD)

3(VCR)

Digital connection

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one
digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals.
To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in
addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7
to 9.

Digital coaxial cable (not supplied)

USB connection

This receiver is equipped with a USB terminal on the front panel.
You can connect your PC to this terminal and enjoy sound
reproduced through your PC.
When you connect your PC for the first time, follow the procedure
below.

• Remember you cannot send any signal or data to your PC from
this receiver.

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

Turn off all components before making connections.

• When you connect other components, refer also to their
manuals.

When the component has a digital coaxial output
terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal,
using a digital coaxial cable (not supplied).

When the component has a digital optical output
terminal, connect it to the 2(DBS) or 3(VCR)
terminal, using a digital optical cable (not supplied).

IMPORTANT:

Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive is running on
Windows® 98 SE*, Windows® Me*, Windows® 2000*, or Windows
XP* and prepare its CD-ROM.

How to install the USB drivers

The following procedure is described using the English version of
Windows® XP. If your PC is running on a different version of
operation system or language, the screens shown on your PC’s
monitor will differ from the ones used in the following procedure.

1. Turn on your PC and start running Windows® 98 SE,
Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, or Windows® XP.

• If the PC has been turned on, quit all the applications now

running.

2. Turn on the receiver, and select the source as “USB.”

3. Set the volume to minimum.

IMPORTANT:

Always set volume to “0” when connecting or disconnecting other
equipment.

4. Connect the unit to the PC using a USB cable (not
supplied).

®

Before connecting a digital
optical cable, unplug the
protective plug.

NOTES

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have
been set for use with the following components:
– 1(DVR/DVD): For DVD recorder or DVD player
– 2(DBS): For DBS tuner
– 3(VCR): For VCR

If you connect other components, change the digital input
(DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital
input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.

• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog
or digital input mode” on page 12.

• When you want to operate the connected component (except
DBS tuner) using the AV COMPU LINK remote control system
(see pages 32 and 33), connect them also as described on
pages 7 to 9.

PC

USB cable

(not supplied)

• Use “USB series A plug to B plug” cable when connecting.

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5. The USB drivers are installed automatically.

• If the USB drivers are not installed automatically, install the
USB drivers by following the instructions on the PC’s
monitor.

6. Check if the drivers are correctly installed.

1. Open the Control Panel on your PC:

Select [Start] = [Control Panel].

2. Select [System] = [Hardware] = [Device Manager] =

[Sound, video and game controllers] and [Universal Serial
Bus controllers].

• The following window appears, and you can check whether

the drivers are installed.

NOTES

• DO NOT turn off the receiver or disconnect the USB cable while
installing the drivers and for several seconds while your PC is
recognizing the receiver.

• If your PC does not recognize the receiver, disconnect the USB
cable and connect it again. If it does not work yet, restart
Windows.

• The installed drivers can be recognized only when the USB
cable is connected between the receiver and your PC.

• The sound may not be played back correctly—interrupted or
degraded—due to your PC settings and PC specifications.

• Use a USB cable (version 1.1 or later). Recommended cord
length is 1.5 m.

Now the PC is ready for playback through the USB
connection.

After installation is completed, you can use your PC as the
playback source. The PC automatically recognizes the receiver
whenever a USB cable is connected between the PC and the
receiver while the receiver is turned on.

• When not using the PC as the playback source, disconnect the
USB cable.

To play back sounds on the PC, refer to the manuals supplied
with the sound reproduction application installed in the PC. Start
the application after the USB device is recognized.

* Microsoft

and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
corporation.

®

, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000,

Connecting the power cord

When all the audio/video connections have been made, connect
the AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make sure that the plugs are
inserted firmly. The standby lamp lights in red.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy
on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other accidents.

• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power
cord replaced with a new one.

NOTES

•Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the

antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen
interference.

• The preset settings such as preset channels and sound

adjustment may be erased in a few days in the following cases:
– When you unplug the power cord.
– When a power failure occurs.

• When you unplug the power cord with the receiver on and
connect the power cord again, the receiver enters standby
mode.

If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following
items:

– check if the USB device is recognized properly.
– check if the playback software in your PC is compatible with the

USB device.

– open the Control Panel on your PC, select [Sounds and Audio

Devices] = [Audio] tab = [Sound playback] = [Default device],

and check if [Default device] is set to [USB Audio DAC].
– select “USB” as the source.
– connect the USB cable correctly.

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Basic operations

1

4

7

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

10

1

2
3

L

S.WFR

R

AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

DVR/DVD VCR DBS
TV FM AM

(Back to the beginning)

USB

1

2

3

L

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

CR

AUTO SURR

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

(Back to the beginning)

ANALOG

Source lamps

2

Select the source to play

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until the source name
you want appears on the display.

The source lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in
red.

• As you turn SOURCE SELECTOR, the source changes as
follows:

DVR/DVD*1: Select this for the DVD recorder or DVD player.
VCR*1: Select this for the VCR.
DBS*1: Select this for the DBS tuner.
TV*1: Select this for the TV.
USB: Select this for the PC component.
FM: Select this for an FM broadcast.
AM: Select this for an AM broadcast.

1

Turn on the power

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON
AUDIO on the remote control).

The standby lamp goes off and the source lamp of the current
source lights in red.

Current source name appears.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

•For “FM” and “AM,” press FM/AM. Each time you press FM/AM,
the band alternates between “FM” and “AM.”

*1 Selecting the analog or digital input mode

You need to select the proper input mode according to the
connection method (analog or digital) on pages 7 to 10.

• In case of digital connection, you also need to select the correct
digital input terminal. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)
terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3” on page 20.)

• “DIGITAL AUTO” and “ANALOG” setting are memorized for
each source.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog or
digital input mode.

• Each time you press the button, the input mode changes as
follows:

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY/ON AUDIO on the
remote control) again.
The standby lamp lights in red.

NOTE

A small amount of power is consumed in standby mode. To turn
the power off completely, unplug the AC power cord.

12

DIGITAL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode. The

L

S.WFR

R

AUTO SURR

ANALOG

L

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

CR

AUTO SURR

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

receiver automatically detects the incoming
signal format, then the digital signal format

indicator (LINEAR PCM, , , or

96/24) for the detected signal lights up.

DOLBY DIGITAL*2: Select to play back software encoded with

Dolby Digital.

DTS*2: Select to play back software encoded with

DTS.

ANALOG: Select for the analog input mode. The

ANALOG indicator lights up on the display.

Initial setting: DIGITAL AUTO

*2If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or

DTS software with “DIGITAL AUTO” selected, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS.”

• Sound does not come out at the beginning of playback.

• Noise comes out while searching for or skipping chapters or
tracks.

Ex.: When “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected

NOTES

•You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “FM” or
“AM” as the source.

• The input mode is fixed to “DIGITAL AUTO” when selecting
“USB” as the source.

• When you turn off the power or select another source,
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” is canceled and the digital mode is
automatically reset to “DIGITAL AUTO.”

The following digital signal format indicators on the display
indicate what type of signal comes into the receiver.

LINEAR PCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.

: • Lights up when Dolby Digital signal comes

in.

• Flashes when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is selected
for any software other than Dolby Digital.

: • Lights up when conventional DTS signal

comes in.

• Flashes when “DTS” is selected for any
software other than DTS.

96/24: Lights up when DTS 96/24 signal comes in.

3

Adjust the volume

To increase the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the
remote control).

To decrease the volume, turn MASTER VOLUME
control counterclockwise (or press VOLUME – on
the remote control).

• When you adjust the volume, the volume level indication
appears on the display for a while.

CAUTION:

Always set the volume to the minimum before starting any
sources. If the volume is set at its high level, the sudden blast of
sound energy can permanently damage your hearing and/or ruin
your speakers.

NOTE

The volume level can be adjusted within the range of “0” (minimum)
to “50” (maximum).

Listening with headphones

You can enjoy not only stereo software but also multi-channel
software through the headphones. (Sounds are down-mixed to the
front channels while playing multi-channel software.)

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front panel to activate the HEADPHONE mode.

The HEADPHONE indicator lights up on the display.

•You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the
headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see page

28.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphones from the PHONES jack
cancels the HEADPHONE (or 3D HEADPHONE) mode and
activates the speakers.

CAUTION:

Be sure to turn down the volume:

• Before connecting or putting on headphones, as high volume

can damage both the headphones and your hearing.

• Before removing headphones, as high volume may output from

the speakers.

NOTE

When “DIGITAL AUTO” cannot recognize the incoming signal,
no digital signal format indicator lights up on the display.

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S.WFR

Turning off the sounds temporarily

L

S.WFR

R

AUTO SURR

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

AUTO SURR

SLEEP

ANALOG

10min

20min

30min 40min

50min

60min

90min

OFF (canceled)

80min

70min

LINEAR PCM

L

LSSBRS

S.WFR

PL

NEO : 6

DSP

3D-PHONIC

LFE

C

96 / 24

AUTO SURR

VIRTUAL SB

HEADPHONE

x

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

ANALOG

DUAL MONO

SBSSB

R

L

LS

SB

RS

S.WFR LFE

C

SBSSB

R

L

LS

SB

RS

S.WFR LFE

C

SBSSB

R

From the remote control ONLY:

Press MUTING to turn off the sound through all
connected speakers and headphones.

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

• Pressing VOLUME +/– (or turning MASTER VOLUME control
on the front panel) also restores the sound.

Changing the display brightness

Basic adjustment of auto memory

This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:

• when you turn off the power, and

• when you change the source.

When you change the source, the memorized settings for the
newly selected source are automatically recalled.
The following can be stored for each source:

• Analog/digital input mode (see page 12)

• Bass boost (see page 23)

• Digital equalization pattern (see page 22)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 23)

• Midnight mode (see page 20)

• Speaker output level (see page 22)

• Surround/DSP mode selection (see page 30)

NOTE

If the source is “FM” or “AM,” you can assign a different setting
for each band.

You can dim the display—Dimmer.

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the display brightness changes
as follows:

DIMMER 1: Dims the display.
DIMMER 2: Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.
DIMMER 3: Turns off the display.

(Temporarily canceled when you operate the
receiver.)

DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).

Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer

You can fall asleep while listening to music—Sleep Timer.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the shut-off time changes in 10
minute intervals. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display.

SLEEP indicator

Signal and speaker indicators on the display

Signal indicators Speaker indicators

The signal indicators light up as follows:

L: • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the

left channel signal comes in.

• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.

R: • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the

right channel signal comes in.

• When analog input is selected: Always lights up.
C: Lights up when the center channel signal comes in.
LS: Lights up when the left surround channel signal comes

in.

RS: Lights up when the right surround channel signal comes

in.
S: Lights up when monaural surround signal comes in.
SB: Lights up when the surround back channel signal

comes in.
LFE: Lights up when the LFE channel signal comes in.

The speaker indicators light up as follows:

• The subwoofer indicator (

“SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <YES>.” For details,
see page 17.

• The other speaker indicators light up only when the

corresponding speaker is set to “SML (small)” or “LRG
(large),” and also when required for the current playback.

) lights up when

When the shut-off time comes:

The receiver turns off automatically.

To check or change the remaining time until the shut-off
time:

Press SLEEP once.
The remaining time (in minutes) until the shut-off time appears.

•To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel the Sleep Timer:

Press SLEEP repeatedly so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the
display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• The Sleep Timer is also canceled when you turn off the
receiver.

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L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

Basic settings

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

3.1ch

4.0ch

6.0ch

6.1ch

4.1ch

2.0ch

2.1ch

5.0ch

5.1ch

7.0ch*

7.1ch

3.0ch

(Back to the beginning)

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

(Back to the beginning)

S

M

L*

1,7

2,4,6

1,3,5

To obtain the best possible sound effect from Surround/DSP
modes (see pages 27 to 31), you need to set up the speaker and
subwoofer information after all the connections are completed.
From pages 15 to 20, how to set speakers and other basic items
of the receiver are explained.

3

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
number of connected speakers (speaker
channel number).

As you turn the jog, the speaker channel number changes as
follows.

•For the details of speaker channel number, see “ Speakers
(channels) number and the size” on page 16.

Setting the speaker information easily—Quick Speaker Setup

Quick Speaker Setup helps you to easily and quickly register the
speaker size, speaker distance, and output level of each speaker
according to your listening room to create the best possible
surround effect.

•You can also register each speaker’s information manually.
For details, see page 18.

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

On the front panel ONLY:

1

Press SETTING and turn MULTI JOG until
“QUICK SPK SET” appears on the display.

* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.

4

Press SET.

5

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
room size to match to your listening room.

As you turn the jog, the room size changes as follows.

•To select your appropriate room size, see “Room size and
the speaker distance/output level” on page 16.

*“L” is the initial setting.

6

Press SET.

QUICK SPEAKER SETUP is now completed, then the display
goes back to SETTING menu.

7

Press SETTING.

2

Press SET.

NOTES

• This procedure will not be completed if you stop in the middle of
the setting process.

• Once Quick Speaker Setup is performed, the speaker output
levels are also set to appropriate values automatically (common
to all sources). If you want to set the speaker output levels
separately for each source, see “Adjusting the speaker output
levels” on page 22.

CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

15

Speakers (channels) number and the size

You can find how each of the speaker size is defined according to
the number of connected speakers (speaker channel “ch” number)
you select.

• Subwoofer is counted as 0.1 channel.

The size of connected speakers

CH L/R C LS/RS SB SUBWFR

2.0CH LRG (large) NO NO NO NO

2.1CH SML (small) NO NO NO YES

3.0CH LRG SML NO NO NO

3.1CH SML SML NO NO YES

4.0CH LRG NO SML NO NO

4.1CH SML NO SML NO YES

5.0CH LRG SML SML NO NO

5.1CH SML SML SML NO YES

6.0CH LRG SML SML NO

6.1CH SML SML SML YES

7.0CH LRG SML SML NO

7.1CH SML SML SML YES

SML

(1SPK)

SML

(1SPK)

SML

(2SPK)

SML

(2SPK)

Room size and the speaker distance/output level

According to the selected room size, speaker distance and
speaker output level for each activated speaker is set as follows:

Room size

Speaker Distance

L L/R 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB

(Large) C 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB

LS/RS 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB

SBL(SB)/SBR 3.0 m (10 ft) 0 dB

M L/R 2.7 m (9 ft) 0 dB

(Medium) C 2.4 m (8 ft) –2 dB

LS/RS 2.1 m (7 ft) –3 dB

SBL(SB)/SBR 1.8m (6ft) –4 dB

S L/R 2.4 m (8 ft) 0 dB

(Small) C 2.1 m (7 ft) –2 dB

LS/RS 1.5 m (5 ft) –4 dB

SBL(SB)/SBR 1.2 m (4 ft) –6 dB

NOTE

Abbreviations used in the tables above stand for the following
speakers and the subwoofer:
–L: Left front speaker
–R: Right front speaker
–C: Center speaker
– LS: Left surround speaker
– RS: Right surround speaker
– SB: Surround back speaker
– SBL: Left surround back speaker
– SBR: Right surround back speaker
– SUBWFR: Subwoofer

Output

level

Basic setting items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.

•You cannot select the items which is not available with the
current setting. For example, when the speaker channel number
is set to “<5.1ch>” in Quick Speaker Setup, you cannot select
the following items:
S BACK OUT, S BACK DIST, S BACK L DIST, S BACK R DIST

Items To do

QUICK SPK SET Register the number of speakers you connect

and the size of your listening room. (15)

SUBWOOFER* Register your subwoofer. (17)

FRONT SPK* Register your front speaker size. (17)

CENTER SPK* Register your center speaker size. (17)

SURROUND SPK* Register your surround speaker size. (17)

S BACK SPK* Register your surround back speaker size. (17)

S BACK OUT* Register the number of your surround back

speaker(s). (17)

DIST UNIT Select the measuring unit for the speaker

FRONT L DIST* Register the distance from the left front

FRONT R DIST* Register the distance from the right front

CENTER DIST* Register the distance from the center speaker

SURR L DIST* Register the distance from the left surround

SURR R DIST* Register the distance from the right surround

S BACK DIST* Register the distance from the surround back

S BACK L DIST* Register the distance from the left surround

S BACK R DIST* Register the distance from the right surround

EX/ES/PLIIx Select the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction mode. (18)

DUAL MONO Select the Dual Mono sound channel. (19)

SUBWOOFER OUT

CROSSOVER Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.

LFE ATT Attenuate the bass (LFE) sounds. (19)

MIDNIGHT MODE

DIGITAL IN 1 Select the component connected to the digital

DIGITAL IN 2 Select the component connected to the digital

DIGITAL IN 3 Select the component connected to the digital

DVD VIDEO IN Select the type of video terminal used for the

VCR VIDEO IN Select the type of video terminal used for the

DBS VIDEO IN Select the type of video terminal used for the

* If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these

settings are not required.

distance. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

to your listening point. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

back speaker to your listening point. (18)

back speaker to your listening point. (18)

Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)

(19)

Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)

coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (20)

optical terminal—2(DBS). (20)

optical terminal—3(VCR). (20)

DVD recorder or DVD player. (20)

VCR. (20)

DBS tuner. (20)

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Operating procedure

S.WFR

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

DVR/DVD

DBS

TV

VCR

2,4

1,7

3,5

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

(Back to the beginning)

SURROUND SPK S BACK SPK

CENTER SPKFRONT SPK

FRONT R DIST

FRONT L DIST
CENTER DIST SURR L DIST

S BACK DISTSURR R DIST

CROSSOVERSUBWOOFER OUT

DUAL MONOEX/ES/PLIIx

LFE ATT MIDNIGHT MODE
DIGITAL IN 1 DIGITAL IN 2

SUBWOOFER

QUICK SPK SET

DIST UNITS BACK OUT

S BACK L DIST S BACK R DIST

DBS VIDEO INVCR VIDEO IN

DVD VIDEO INDIGITAL IN 3

Setting the speakers

To obtain the best possible surround effect from the Surround and
DSP modes, register the setting about the speaker after all
connections are completed.

• If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting
is not required.

On the front panel ONLY:

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Ex.: When setting DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.

1

Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

2

Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to set
appears on the display.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the setting items change as
follows:

Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER

Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.

SUBWFR <YES> Select when you have connected a

SUBWFR <NO> Select when you have disconnected a

Initial setting: SUBWFR

subwoofer.
The subwoofer indicator (
on the display. You can adjust the
subwoofer output level (see page 22).

subwoofer. Selecting this changes the
front speaker size to “LRG” (see below).

) lights up

<NO>

Setting the speaker size—FRONT SPK (front
speakers), CENTER SPK (center speaker),
SURROUND SPK (surround speakers), S BACK SPK
(surround back speakers)

Register the sizes of all the connected speakers.

<LRG> (large) Select when the cone speaker size is

larger than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).

<SML> (small) Select when the cone speaker size is

smaller than 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).

<NO> Select when you have disconnected a

speaker. (Not selectable for the front
speakers.)

3

Press SET.

The current setting of the selected item appears.

4

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate
setting.

Your setting is stored.

5

Press SET.

6

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set other items if
necessary.

7

Press SETTING.

The source indication resumes on the display.

Initial setting: <LRG> (for the front speakers)

<SML> (for other speakers)

Setting the surround back speaker(s)—S BACK OUT

Register the number of surround back speaker(s).

SB OUT <1SPK> Select when you use 1 surround back

speaker.

SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use 2 surround back

speakers.

Initial setting: SB OUT <2SPK>

NOTES

• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size,
you cannot select “LRG (large)” for other speakers.

• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>,” the front
speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML”).

• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “SML (small),” you cannot
select “LRG (large)” for the surround back speaker.

• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO,” the surround back
speaker is fixed to “NO.”

• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO,” you cannot select “S BACK
OUT.”

• When “SB OUT” is set to “<1SPK>,” connect the surround back
speaker to the left surround back speaker terminal (see page 6).
No sound comes from the surround back speaker if you connect
it to the right surround back speaker terminal.

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Setting the speaker distance

4

5

6

C

L

R

LS

RS

SBL

SBR

2.1 m
(7 ft)

2.4 m
(8 ft)

2.7 m
(9 ft)

3.0 m
(10 ft)

3.3 m

(11 ft)

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of
the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect
from the Surround/DSP modes.
By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically
sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that
sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.
If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, this setting is
not required.

7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT

Select which measuring unit you use.

D UNIT <meter>Select to set the distance in meters.
D UNIT <feet> Select to set the distance in feet.

Initial setting: D UNIT

7 Speaker distance—

FRONT L DIST (for the left front speaker),
FRONT R DIST (for the right front speaker),
CENTER DIST (for the center speaker),
SURR L DIST (for the left surround speaker),
SURR R DIST (for the right surround speaker),
S BACK L DIST (for the left surround back speaker),
S BACK R DIST (for the right surround back speaker)

Adjustable range: 0.3 m to 9.0 m in 0.3 m intervals

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) for all speakers

<meter>

(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)

Activating the EX/ES/PLIIx setting— EX/ES/PLIIx

Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital
multi-channel software vary—EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction or 5.1­channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your
enjoyment.

•For details about relation between EX/ES/PLIIx setting and
available Surround mode, see page 30.

•To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.

<AUTO> According to the incoming signal, an appropriate

Surround mode is applied.

•For Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES
software, 7.1-channel reproduction is applied*.

•For other multi-channel (4 channel or more)
encoded software, 5.1-channel reproduction is
applied.

<ON> Select to apply 7.1-channel reproduction to both

5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded software.

<PLIIx MOVIE>Select to apply PLIIx MOVIE reproduction to

both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.

<PLIIx MUSIC>Select to apply PLIIx MUSIC reproduction to

both 5.1-channel and 6.1-channel encoded
software.

<OFF> Select to cancel the EX/ES/PLIIx reproduction.

In this case, set the distance as follows:
Left front speaker (L): “FRONT L <3.0m> (10ft)”
Right front speaker (R): “FRONT R <3.0m> (10ft)”
Center speaker (C): “CENTER <3.0m> (10ft)”
Left surround speaker (LS): “SURR L <2.7m> (9ft)”
Right surround speaker (RS): “SURR R <2.7m> (9ft)”
Left surround back speaker (SBL) : “SBACK L <2.4m> (8ft)”
Right surround back speaker (SBR) : “SBACK R <2.4m> (8ft)”

Initial setting: <AUTO>

*For some Dolby Digital Surround EX software, Dolby Digital 5.1-

channel reproduction (“DOLBY DIGITAL”) may be applied even
though you have selected “<AUTO>.” In this case, select
“<ON>” to apply “DOLBY D EX.”

From the remote control:

Press EX/ES/PLIIx repeatedly to select either one of the
above.

7

9

8

10

10

0

NOTES

• When “SURROUND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this
function is not available.

• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), the Virtual
Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES/PLIIx
reproduction.

NOTES

•You cannot set the speaker distance for the speakers you have
set to “NO.”

• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page

17), “S BACK DIST” appears instead of “S BACK L DIST” and
“S BACK R DIST.”

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Selecting the main or sub channel

Dual Mono

setting

Ch 1

Ch 1

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 1 Ch 1

SUB Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2

Ch1

Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2Ch 1+Ch 2

LRL RCLR

MAIN

ALL

Without

Surround

With Surround Activated

Center speaker setting

SML/LRG NO

—DUAL MONO

You can select the playback sound (channel) you want while
playing digital software recorded (or broadcasted) in Dual Mono
mode (see page 28), which includes two monaural channels
separately. When the receiver detects Dual Mono signals, the
DUAL MONO indicator lights up on the display.

Setting the crossover frequency—CROSSOVER

Small speakers cannot reproduce the bass sounds efficiently. If
you use a small speaker in any position, this receiver
automatically reallocates the bass sound elements assigned to
the small speaker to the large speakers.
To use this function properly, set this crossover frequency level
according to the size of the small speaker connected.

• If you have selected “LRG (large)” for all speakers (see page

17), this function will not take effect (“CROSS OFF” appears).

D MONO <MAIN>Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).*

Signal indicator “L” lights up while playing
back this channel.

D MONO <SUB> Select to play back the sub-channel (Ch 2).*

Signal indicator “R” lights up while playing
back this channel.

D MONO <ALL> Select to play back both the main and sub-

channels (Ch 1/Ch 2).*
Signal indicators “L” and “R” light up while
playing back these channels.

Initial setting: D MONO <MAIN>

* Dual Mono signals can be heard from the following speakers—L

(left front speaker), R (right front speaker), and C (center
speaker), with respect to the current Surround setting:

NOTE

The Dual Mono format is not identical with bilingual broadcasting
for TV programs. So this setting does not take effect while
watching such bilingual programs.

CROSS <80Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

CROSS <100Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

CROSS <120Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

CROSS <150Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

CROSS <200Hz> Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

Initial setting: CROSS <100Hz>

NOTE

Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE and 3D
HEADPHONE modes.

speaker is about 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).

speaker is about 10 cm (3 15/16 inches).

speaker is about 8 cm (3 3/16 inches).

3

speaker is about 6 cm (2

speaker is less than 5 cm (2 inches).

/8 inches).

Setting the low frequency effect attenuator—LFE
ATT

If the bass sound is distorted while playing back software
encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, set the LFE level to eliminate
distortion.

• This function takes effect only when the LFE signals come in.

LFE <0dB> Normally select this.
LFE <–10dB>Select when the bass sound is distorted.

Initial setting: LFE <0dB>

Setting bass sound

Setting subwoofer output—SUBWOOFER OUT

The subwoofer emits the LFE signals* and the bass elements of
each speaker set to “SML.”
You can make the bass elements of the front speaker channels
(MAIN) emitted through the subwoofer.

SW <LFE> Select to emit the LFE signals and the bass

elements of each speaker set to “SML.”

SW <LFE+MAIN> Select to emit the bass elements of the front

Initial setting: SW <LFE>

NOTE

• When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR <NO>” (see page

17), this function is not available.

* The LFE signals are emitted only when playing the following

software with the LFE signals:
– Dolby Digital multi channel software
– DTS multi channel software
When playing analog source or linear PCM software, no LFE
signals are emitted.

speakers’ channels (MAIN) when no bass
elements are emitted through the subwoofer
in “SW <LFE>.”

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Using the Midnight mode

DVR/DVD

DIGITAL IN 1 DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN 2

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN 3

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

4

5

6

—MIDNIGHT MODE

You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.
When the Midnight mode is activated, the MIDNIGHT indicator
lights up on the display.

NOTES

•You cannot assign the same component for different terminals.
The priority order for assignment is as follows:

“DIGITAL IN 1” > “DIGITAL IN 2” > “DIGITAL IN 3.”

Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN 1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”

MIDNIGHT <OFF> Select when you want to enjoy surround

with its full dynamic range. (No effect
applied.)

MIDNIGHT <1> Select when you want to reduce the

MIDNIGHT <2> Select when you want to apply the

Initial setting: MIDNIGHT <OFF>

dynamic range a little.

compression effect fully (useful at night).

From the remote control:

Press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the
above.

7

9

8

10

10

0

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3

When you use the digital input terminals, register what
components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN 1/2/3
(see page 10) so that the correct source name will appear when
you select the digital source.
Select one of the following components for each terminal:

DVR/DVD For the DVD player (or DVD recorder).

DBS For the DBS tuner.

VCR For the VCR.

TV For the TV.

Initial setting: For “DIGITAL IN 1”: DVR/DVD

For “DIGITAL IN 2”: DBS
For “DIGITAL IN 3”: VCR

For “DIGITAL IN 2,” “DBS,” “VCR,” and “TV” are selectable.

• In this case, “VCR” is selected.

For “DIGITAL IN 3,” “DBS” and “TV” are selectable.

: Selectable : Not selectable

• Setting “DIGITAL IN 1” affects “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN
3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN 1,” confirm the
components assigned to “DIGITAL IN 2” and “DIGITAL IN 3.”

Selecting the component video input mode—DVD VIDEO IN/VCR VIDEO IN/ DBS VIDEO IN

When you use the component video inputs for connecting the
DVD recorder (or DVD player), VCR, or DBS, register the type of
video input jacks.
If you have not selected the appropriate video input jacks, you
cannot view the playback picture on the TV or the AV COMPU
LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page

32).

For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):
DVD <S/C> Select when connecting the DVD recorder

(or DVD player) to the composite video or S­video input jacks.

DVD <CMPNT> Select when connecting the DVD recorder

(or DVD player) to the component video
input jacks.

Initial setting: DVD <CMPNT>

For the VCR (VCR VIDEO IN):
VCR <S/C> Select when connecting the VCR to the

composite video or S-video input jacks.

VCR <CMPNT> Select when connecting the VCR to the

component video input jacks.

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Initial setting: VCR <CMPNT>

For the DBS (DBS VIDEO IN):
DBS <S/C> Select when connecting the DBS to the

composite video or S-video input jacks.

DBS <CMPNT> Select when connecting the DBS to the

component video input jacks.

Initial setting: DBS <S/C>

NOTE

You cannot select “CMPNT” for both the VCR and the DBS at
the same time. If you select “CMPNT” for the VCR, the setting for
the DBS is fixed to “S/C” and vice versa.

Sound adjustments

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

–10

0 +10

2,4

1,7

3,5

L

S.WFR

R

ANALOG

CENTER LVL

SURR L LVL

D EQ 63Hz

D EQ 250Hz

(Back to the beginning)

SURR R LVL

FRONT L LVL

FRONT R LVL

S BACK L LVL

S BACK R LVL

D EQ 4kHz
BASS BOOST

D EQ 16kHz

LIVENESS
CENTER WIDTH

PANORAMA

ROOM SIZE

DIMENSION
CENTER GAIN CENTER TONE
CENTER ALIGN

SUBWFR LVL

S BACK LVL

INPUT ATT
EFFECT

D EQ 1kHz

Operating procedure

On the front panel:

You can make sound adjustment to your preference after
completing basic setting.

Basic adjustment items

You can adjust the following items. See pages in parentheses for
details.

•You cannot select the items which are not available with the
current setting.

Items To do

SUBWFR LVL*

FRONT L LVL*1*2Adjust the left front speaker output level. (22)

FRONT R LVL*1*2Adjust the right front speaker output level. (22)

CENTER LVL*1*2Adjust the center speaker output level. (22)

SURR L LVL*1*

SURR R LVL*1*

S BACK LVL*1*

S BACK L LVL*1*2Adjust the left surround back speaker output

S BACK R LVL*1*2Adjust the right surround back speaker

D EQ 63Hz*
D EQ 250Hz*
D EQ 1kHz*
D EQ 4kHz*
D EQ 16kHz*

BASS BOOST Boost the bass level. (23)

INPUT ATT Attenuate the input level of analog source. (23)

EFFECT*

ROOM SIZE Select the room size for your virtual listening

LIVENESS Select the liveness level for your virtual

PANORAMA Add “wraparound” sound effect with side-

CENTER WIDTH Adjust the center channel localization

DIMENSION Adjust sound localization pattern. (24)

CENTER GAIN Adjust the sound localization of the center

CENTER TONE*1Make the center tone soft or sharp. (24)

CENTER ALIGN Align the vertical localization of the center

*1You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.
*2If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these

settings are not required.

1

Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)

2

Adjust the left surround speaker output level.

(22)

2

Adjust the right surround speaker output

level. (22)

2

Adjust the surround back speaker output

level. (22)

level. (22)

output level. (22)

1

1

1

1

Adjust the equalization pattern of each

1

band. (22)

1

Adjust the effect level. (23)

room. (23)

listening room. (23)

wall image. (23)

between the center speaker and the left/
right speakers. (24)

channel. (24)

channel signals. (24)

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.

Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output level.

1

Press ADJUST.

MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.

2

Turn MULTI JOG until the item you want to
adjust appears on the display.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the adjustment items change as
follows:

3

Press SET.

The current setting for the selected item appears.

4

Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.

Your adjustment is stored.

5

Press SET.

6

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to adjust other items if
necessary.

7

Press ADJUST.

The source indication resumes on the display.

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Adjusting the speaker output levels

1

4

7

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

10

1

2,4

3

Adjusting the equalization patterns—

• SUBWFR LVL (subwoofer output level),

•FRONT L LVL (left front speaker output level),

•FRONT R LVL (right front speaker output level),

• CENTER LVL (center speaker output level),

• SURR L LVL (left surround speaker output level),

• SURR R LVL (right surround speaker output level),

•S BACK L LVL (left surround back speaker output level),

•S BACK R LVL (right surround back speaker output level)

You can adjust the speaker output levels.
Adjust all the speakers’ output levels so that you can listen to the
sounds from all the speakers at the same level.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

Adjustable range: –10 (dB) to +10 (dB) (in 1 step intervals)

Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all speakers

NOTES

• If you have selected “NO” for a speaker (see page 17), the
output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.

• If you have selected “

<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see page

17), “S BACK LVL” appears instead of “S BACK L LVL” and “S
BACK R LVL.”

• While using the headphones, you can adjust only the left and
right front speakers’ output level.

From the remote control:

1

Press SOUND.

2

Press TEST to check the speakers’ output balance.

“TEST FL” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone
comes out of the speakers clockwise.

D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz

You can adjust equalization patterns in five frequency bands
(center frequency: 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, 16 kHz) for the
front speakers.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

Adjustable range: –8 (dB) to +8 (dB) (in 2 dB intervals)

Initial setting: 0 (dB) for all bands

• When adjustment is made, the DIGITAL EQ indicator lights up
on the display.

If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to
“0 (dB).”

• The DIGITAL EQ indicator goes off from the display.

From the remote control:

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

1

Press SOUND.

2

Press D. EQ FREQ repeatedly to
select the band you want to adjust.

3

Press LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the equalization pattern of
the selected band.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust
other bands.

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.

1

3

2

5

4

6

7

9

8

10

0

2

10

3
1

•You can adjust the speaker output levels without the test
tone.

3

Adjust the speaker output levels.

Press the numeric button corresponding to the
speaker you want to adjust, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(
to adjust the output level.

Ex.: To adjust the output level for the left front speaker

(L), press FRONT L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL(.

4

Press TEST again to stop the test tone.

NOTES

• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the
speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 17).

• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use.

• If you have selected “<1SPK>” for “S BACK OUT” (see
page 17), press S BACK L, then LEVEL9 or LEVEL( to
adjust the output level.

• After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your
target source, press the corresponding source selecting
button before operation.

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Adjusting the bass sounds

Reinforcing the bass—BASS BOOST

You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

B BOOST <ON> Select to boost the bass level.

The B.BOOST indicator lights up on the
display.

B BOOST <OFF> Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.

From the remote control:

Press SOUND, then EFFECT repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.

1

3

2

5

4

6

7

9

8

10

10

0

Initial setting: B BOOST <OFF>

NOTE

This function affects only the sound coming out through the front
speakers.

Attenuating the input signal—INPUT ATT

When the input level of the analog source is too high, the sound
will be distorted. If this happens, you need to attenuate the input
signal level to prevent the sound distortion.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
source.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

ATT <ON> Select to attenuate the input signal level.

The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the
display.

ATT <NORMAL> Select to deactivate attenuation.

Initial setting: ATT <NORMAL>

Adjusting the sound parameters for the Surround/DSP modes

You can adjust the Surround/DSP sound parameters to your
preference.

•For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 31.

Adjusting the effect level for DSP modes—EFFECT

This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: EFFECT <3>

As the number increases, the effect becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.

Adjusting the virtual room size for DSP modes—
ROOM SIZE

This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.

• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item

is not adjustable.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: ROOM SIZE <3>

As the number increases, the interval between reflections
increases so that you will feel as if you were in a larger room.
Normally, select “3.”

Adjusting the liveness effect for DSP modes—
LIVENESS

This setting is available only when one of the DSP modes (except
ALL CH STEREO) is in use. To activate DSP mode, see page 31.

• If “SURROUND SPK” is set to “<NO>” (see page 17), this item
is not adjustable.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
DSP mode.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: LIVENESS <3>

As the number increases, the attenuation level of reflections over
time decreases so that acoustics change from “Dead” to “Live.”
Normally, select “3.”

Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic IIx
Music and Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA

This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

PANORAMA <ON> Select to add “wraparound” sound effect

with side-wall image.

PANORAMA <OFF> Select to listen to originally recorded

sound.

Initial setting: PANORAMA <OFF>

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Adjusting the center channel localization for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—CENTER
WIDTH

This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: OFF and 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C WIDTH <3>

As the number increases, the center channel sound moves
toward the left and right speakers.
Normally, select “3.”

Adjusting the sound localization position for Pro
Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music—
DIMENSION

This setting is available when Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II
Music is activated for the analog or digital 2-channel sound signal.
To activate Pro Logic IIx Music or Pro Logic II Music, see page 31.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: 1 to 7 (in 1 step intervals)
Initial setting: DIMENSION <4>

As the number increases, the sound localization moves towards
forward from backward.
Normally, select “4.”

Adjusting the sound localization of the center
channel—CENTER GAIN

This setting is available only when Neo:6 Music is in use.

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized until you
change the setting.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: 0 to 1.0 (in 0.1 step intervals)
Initial setting: C GAIN <0.3>

As the number increases, the center channel will be localized
clearly.
Normally, select “0.3.”

Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE

This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is
in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page 31.

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.

• This setting is common to all Surround modes, and is
memorized separately for DSP modes.

Adjustable range: 1 to 5 (in 1 step intervals)

Initial setting: C TONE

<3>

As the number increases, the dialogue becomes stronger.
Normally, select “3.”

• When the center tone is set to other than “C TONE <3>,” the
C.TONE indicator lights up on the display.

From the remote control:

Press SOUND, then C. TONE repeatedly to select the level
you want to adjust.

1

3

2

5

4

6

7

9

8

10

10

0

NOTE

After pressing SOUND, the numeric buttons work for sound
adjustments. To use the numeric buttons to operate your target
source, press the corresponding source selecting button before
operation.

Aligning the vertical localization of the center
channel for Surround/DSP modes—CENTER ALIGN

This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes
(except PLIIx MUSIC, PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 MUSIC, and ALL CH
STEREO) is in use. To activate Surround/DSP mode, see page

31.

• If “CENTER SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 17), this item is not
adjustable.

• Once you have made an adjustment, it is memorized for each
Surround/DSP mode.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

C ALIGN <ON> Select this when you cannot feel as if the

actors or singers are speaking or singing on
the screen.

C ALIGN <OFF> Center alignment is turned off.

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Initial setting: C ALIGN <OFF>

Tuner operations

1

4

7

10

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

10

FM/AM

TUNING/REW

MEMORY

FF/TUNING

FM MODE

L

S.WFR

R

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

L

S.WFR

R

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

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Tuner operations are mainly done from the remote control.

Tuning in to stations manually

From the remote control ONLY:

1

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in.

• Each time you press the button, the band alternates
between “FM” and “AM.”

2

Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or
( TUNING until the station you want is

tuned in.

• Pressing (or holding) TUNING 9 increases the
frequency.

• Pressing (or holding) ( TUNING decreases the
frequency.

NOTES

• When you hold and release TUNING 9 or ( TUNING, the

frequency keeps changing until a station is tuned in.

• When a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in, the
TUNED indicator lights up on the display.

• When an FM stereo program is received, the STEREO
indicator also lights up.

NOTE

When you have selected “FM” or “AM” by using SOURCE
SELECTOR on the front panel, the remote control may not
work for tuner operations. To use the remote control for tuner
operations, select “FM” or “AM” by using FM/AM button on the
remote control.

Using preset tuning

Once a station is assigned a channel number, the station can
be quickly tuned simply by selecting the number. You can
preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

To store the preset stations

Before you start, remember...

There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is
canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again.

From the remote control ONLY:

1

Tune in to the station you want to preset
(see “Tuning in to stations manually”
above).

• If you want to store the FM reception mode for this
station, select the FM reception mode you want. See
“Selecting the FM reception mode” on page 26.

2

Press MEMORY.

The channel number position starts flashing on the display
for about 5 seconds.

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