JVC RX-D206B Instruction Manual

AUDIO / VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER

RECEPTURE DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO

RX-D206B

English

Français

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1556-002A

[C]

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-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

English

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

DBS

DVR/DVD

FM/AM

USB

TV/VIDEO

SURROUND

MUTING

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MIDNIGHT

VCR

ANALOG/

DIGITAL

100

DVR DVD

REMOTE CONTROL RM- SRX

D201J

TV VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

FRONT R

CENTER

SUBWFR

SURR L

SURR R

S BACK L

S BACK R

ENTER

LEVEL

TUNING/REW

MEMORY

FF/TUNING

FM MODE

DIMMER

SLEEP

Parts identification

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.”

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

DIGITAL EQ

LINEAR PCM

LSSBRS

S.WFR

NEO : 6

DSP

3D-PHONIC

LFE

96 / 24

AUTO SURR

C.TONE

VIRTUAL SB

B.BOOST

TUNED

STEREO

SLEEP

AUTO MUTING

INPUT ATT

HEADPHONE

MHz kHz

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

ANALOG

DUAL MONO

SBSSB

1 23

890 -

CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16

COMPU LINK-

III

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

TVINDBS

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

VCR DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN(PLAY)

VCR(DBS)

MONITOR

OUT

DVR

OUT(REC)

VCR

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

DBS

DVR/DVD IN(PLAY)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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)

6 7 8 9

Front panel

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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

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Getting started

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.

• 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.

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

Insert batteries.

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

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)

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).

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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.

SBL

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

–

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

English

Speaker Layout Diagram

Powered

subwoofer

(SW)

Right surround

back speaker

(SBR)

*Left surround

back speaker

(SBL)

Center

speaker (C)

Left surround

speaker (LS)

Right surround

speaker (RS)

Left front

speaker

(L)

Right front

speaker

(R)

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.

*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.)

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.

ıÎ‰ÏÌ

DVR

OUT(REC)

DVR/DVD IN(PLAY)

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

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)

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White

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.

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ıÎ‰ÏÌÇ

AUDIO

OUT(REC) IN(PLAY)

VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

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

White

S-video cable (not supplied)

VCR

Stereo audio 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

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR(DBS)

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

S-VIDEO

DBS

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

IN OUT(REC)

Stereo audio cable

(not supplied)

White

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

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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

TVIND

White

Red

MONITOR

DVD

AY)

OUT

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.

USB cable

(not supplied)

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

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.

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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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2 3

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AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

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AUTO SURR

TUNED

STEREO

AUTO MUTING

MHz

ANALOG

DVR/DVD VCR DBS TV FM AM

(Back to the beginning)

USB

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

AUTO SURR

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

DIGITAL AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

(Back to the beginning)

ANALOG

Basic operations

Source lamps

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.

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.

DIGITAL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode. The

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AUTO SURR

ANALOG

LS RS

S.WFR LFE

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.

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.

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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

AUTO SURR

ANALOG

S.WFR

AUTO SURR

SLEEP

ANALOG

10min

20min

30min 40min

50min

60min

90min

OFF (canceled)

80min

70min

LINEAR PCM

LSSBRS

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NEO : 6

DSP

3D-PHONIC

LFE

96 / 24

AUTO SURR

VIRTUAL SB

HEADPHONE

DIGITAL

DIGITAL AUTO

ANALOG

DUAL MONO

SBSSB

S.WFR LFE

SBSSB

S.WFR LFE

SBSSB

Turning off the sounds temporarily

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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ANALOG

Basic settings

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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)

S.WFR

ANALOG

S.WFR

ANALOG

(Back to the beginning)

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.

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.

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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:

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

* “7.0ch” is the initial setting.

Press SET.

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.

Press SET.

Quick Speaker Setup is now completed, then the display goes back to SETTING menu.

Press SETTING.

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

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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 (6 ft) –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*1Register your subwoofer. (17)

FRONT SPK*

CENTER SPK*1Register your center speaker size. (17)

SURROUND SPK

S BACK SPK*1Register your surround back speaker size. (17)

S BACK OUT*1Register the number of your surround back

DIST UNIT Select the measuring unit for the speaker

FRONT L DIST*1Register the distance from the left front

FRONT R DIST*1Register the distance from the right front

CENTER DIST*1Register the distance from the center speaker

SURR L DIST*1Register the distance from the left surround

SURR R DIST*1Register the distance from the right surround

S BACK DIST*1Register the distance from the surround back

S BACK L DIST*1Register the distance from the left surround

S BACK R DIST*1Register the distance from the right surround

EX/ES/PLIIx*

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

*1If you have used Quick Speaker Setup on page 15, these

settings are not required.

*2You can also use the remote control for the adjustment.

*1Register your surround speaker size. (17)

speaker(s). (17)

distance. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

to your listening point. (18)

speaker to your listening point. (18)

back speaker to your listening point. (18)

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

Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer. (19)

(19)

*2Reproduce 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)

Operating procedure

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ANALOG

S.WFR

ANALOG

DVR/DVD

DBS

VCR

2,4

1,7

3,5

S.WFR

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

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.

Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

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 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.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER

Select whether you have connected a subwoofer or not.

SUBWFR <YES> Select when you have connected a

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

SUBWFR <NO> Select when you have disconnected a

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

Initial setting: SUBWFR <NO>

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

) lights up

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Press SET.

The current setting of the selected item appears.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting.

Your setting is stored.

Press SET.

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

Press SETTING.

The source indication resumes on the display.

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

larger than 12 cm.

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

smaller than 12 cm.

<NO> Select when you have disconnected a

speaker. (Not selectable for the front speakers.)

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

<SML> (for other speakers)

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

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

speaker.

SB OUT <2SPK> Select when you use two 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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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)

Setting the speaker distance

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.

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.”

Selecting the main or sub channel

Dual Mono

setting

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.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

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).

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

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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

speaker is about 12 cm.

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

speaker is about 10 cm.

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

speaker is about 8 cm.

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

speaker is about 6 cm.

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

speaker is less than 5 cm.

Initial setting: CROSS <100Hz>

NOTE

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

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.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

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.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

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

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

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.

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DVR/DVD

DIGITAL IN 1 DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN 2

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN 3

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

Using the Midnight mode —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.

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

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).

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

For the DVD recorder or DVD player (DVD VIDEO IN):

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.

•You cannot use the remote control for this setting. 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

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.

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

S.WFR

ANALOG

S.WFR

ANALOG

–10

0 +10

2,4

1,7

3,5

S.WFR

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

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On the front panel ONLY:

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.

Adjust the subwoofer output level. (22)

Adjust the left surround speaker output level.

(22)

Adjust the right surround speaker output

level. (22)

Adjust the surround back speaker output

level. (22)

output level. (22)

Adjust the equalization pattern of each

band. (22)

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.

Press ADJUST.

MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.

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:

Press SET.

The current setting for the selected item appears.

Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the selected item.

Your adjustment is stored.

Press SET.

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

Press ADJUST.

The source indication resumes on the display.

Adjusting the speaker output levels

2,4

Adjusting the equalization patterns—

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• 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:

Press SOUND.

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.

Press SOUND.

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

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

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.

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

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(.

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.

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.

English

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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