JVC RX-ES1SLAK, RX-ES1SLAX, RX-ES1SLAS, RX-ES1SLAT, RX-ES1SLC Instructions Manual

...

HOME THEATER 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-ES1SL

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1002-006A

[J]

Warnings, Cautions and Others/

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 Canada/pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND

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

Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses

Caution –– switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The

switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.

The power can be remote controlled.

Attention –– Commutateur !

Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le courant. Le commutateur ne coupe jamais complètement la

ligne de secteur, quelle que soit sa position. Le courant peut être télécommandé.

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.

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.

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.

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

Connecting the power cord ................................................................ 10

Basic operations .............................................................11

1 Turn on the power .......................................................................... 11

2 Select the source to play ................................................................ 11

3 Adjust the volume .......................................................................... 12

Selecting the digital decode mode ..................................................... 12

Turning off the sounds temporarily—Muting ...................................... 13

Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ....................................... 13

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

Speaker settings ............................................................. 15

Setting the speakers information automatically

—Smart Surround Setup ............................................................. 15

Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly

—Quick Setup ............................................................................. 16

Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually

—Manual Setup ........................................................................... 17

Basic settings ..................................................................19

Operating procedure .......................................................................... 19

Setting the digital Input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN............................................................................... 19

Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SR .................................................... 20

Setting the video component input mode

—DVD VIDEO/DBS VIDEO ......................................................... 20

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

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

Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE ................................................. 21

Adjusting the subwoofer output level—SUBWFR .............................. 21

Adjusting the front speakers output balance—BAL ........................... 22

Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST ...................................................... 22

Attenuating the input signal—ATT ..................................................... 22

Tuner operations .............................................................23

Tuning in to stations manually............................................................ 23

Using preset tuning ............................................................................ 23

Selecting the FM reception mode ...................................................... 24

Creating realistic sound fields .......................................25

Reproducing theater ambience .......................................................... 25

Introducing the Surround/DSP modes ................................................ 25

About relations between speaker layout

and Surround/DSP modes ........................................................... 27

Using Surround modes ...................................................................... 27

Using DSP modes ............................................................................. 29

Using the DVD MULTI playback mode ...........................31

Activating the DVD MULTI playback mode.......................................... 31

Adjusting the speaker output level ...................................................... 31

AV COMPLU LINK remote control system .................... 32

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

Operating other manufacturers’ equipment ...................

Troubleshooting ..............................................................38

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

Parts identification

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DVD-AUDIO

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RM-SQPES1J

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control

When operating this receiver, always set the mode selector (y) to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS”

See pages in parentheses for details. 1 Standby/on buttons (11, 34 – 37)

AUDIO, DVD , VCR , DBS , TV

2 Source selecting buttons (11)

DVD, VCR, DBS, TV, DVD MULTI, FM/AM

3 CHANNEL +/– buttons (34 – 37) 4 TV VOL (volume) +/– buttons (34, 37) 5 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 36)

4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡

• Operating buttons for tuner (23, 24)

TUNING 9, TUNING (, FM MODE, MEMORY

6 SLEEP button (13) 7 DIMMER button (14) 8 BASS BOOST button (22) 9 SMART S (surround). SETUP button (15) p EFFECT button (30) q TEST button (28 – 30) w Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels

(21, 28, 30, 31) SUBWFR (subwoofer) +/–, CENTER +/–, SURR L (Left surround) +/–, SURR R (right surround) +/–

e TV/VIDEO button (34, 37) r MUTING button (13) t VOLUME +/– buttons (12) y Mode selector

DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS

u • Numeric buttons for adjusting tone (21)

BASS 9/(, TREBLE 9/(

• Numeric buttons for selecting preset channels (24)

• Numeric buttons for operating video components (34 – 37)

i ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (11, 12) o TONE button (21) ; A (audio).POSITION button (22) a DECODE button (12) s SURROUND button (27, 29, 30)

* Buttons shown in half tone color are used for operating JVC DVD

player.

• If these buttons cannot be functioned normally, use a remote control supplied with your DVD player. See the instruction supplied with the DVD player for details.

To open the cover of the remote control, push here then slide downward.

See pages in parentheses for details.

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCRDBS

COMULINK-III

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

3 4 5 6

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

ANALOG

PLΙΙ

SUBWFR LFE

SLEEP

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

A.POSITION

VOL

AUTO SR INPUT ATT

DSP

LCR

LS S RS

LPCM

DOLBY D DTS

BASS BOOST

w e r

Front panel

Parts identification

1 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY lamp (11) 2 DIMMER button (14) 3 SETTING button (16, 17, 19) 4 ADJUST button (21, 28, 30, 31) 5 SURROUND button (28, 30) 6 Display window (see below) 7 Source indicators

DVD MULTI, DVD, DBS, VCR, TV, FM/AM

Display window

1 Signal format indicators (11, 13)

ANALOG, LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS

2 Signal and speaker indicators (14) 3 DSP indicator (26, 29, 30) 4 PLII indicator (25) 5 HP (headphone) indicator (12) 6 SLEEP indicator (13) 7 BASS BOOST indicator (22)

8 • SET button (16, 17, 19, 21, 29, 30, 31)

• TUNER PRESET button (24)

9 Remote sensor (4) p SOURCE SELECTOR (11)

MULTI JOG (16, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28 – 31)

q MASTER VOLUME control (12) w PHONES jack (12)

8 Tuner operation indicators (23)

TUNED, ST (stereo)

9 AUTO MUTING indicator (24) p INPUT ATT (attenuator) indicator (22) q AUTO SR (surround) indicator (20) w Main display e Volume level indicator (11) r A (audio).POSITION indicator (22)

Rear panel

1 ANTENNA terminals (5) 2 DVD IN terminals (7, 8)

FRONT, CENTER, SURR (REAR), SUBWOOFER

3 COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (7 – 9)

DVD IN, DBS IN, MONITOR OUT

4 VIDEO terminals (7 – 9)

DVD IN, DBS IN, VCR OUT (REC)/IN (PLAY), MONITOR OUT

5 DIGITAL IN terminals (10)

DIGITAL 1 (DVD) , DIGITAL 2 (DBS), DIGITAL 3 (TV)

6 Speaker terminals (6)

FRONT SPEAKERS, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER

7 AV COMPULINK-III terminals (32) 8 AUDIO terminals (8, 9)

DBS IN, VCR OUT (REC)/IN (PLAY), TV IN

9 SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6)

Getting started

Before installation

General Precautions

• DO NOT insert any metal object into the unit.

• DO NOT disassemble the unit or remove screws, covers, or cabinet.

• DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Locations

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

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

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

Handling the unit

• DO NOT touch the power cord with wet hands.

• 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.

• Keep the power cord away from the connecting cords and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. It is recommended to use a coaxial cable for antenna connection, since it is well-shielded against interference.

• When a power failure occurs, or when you unplug the power cord, the preset settings such as preset FM or AM channels and sound adjustments may be erased in a few days.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following supplied accessories. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (2)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM antenna (1)

• Digital coaxial cord (1)

Putting batteries in the remote control

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

Press and slide the buttery 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 R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) type dry-cell batteries.

• Supplied butteries 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.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

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

Remote sensor

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Getting started

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

FM antenna (supplied)

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

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and the black cord to H terminal. Turn 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 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.

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.

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Getting Started

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

RX-ES1HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD STB VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Left front

speaker

Left surround speaker

Right front

speaker

Right surround

speaker

RX-ES1SL

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCRDBS

COMULINK-III

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

Connecting the speakers

Turn off all components before connections.

Speaker Layout Diagram

After connecting the front, center and surround speakers, and/or a subwoofer, set the speaker setting information properly to obtain the best possible surround effect. For details, see pages 15 to 18.

Connecting the front, center, and surround speakers

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

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord (not supplied).

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal (1), then insert the speaker cord (2).

Release the finger from the clamp.

CAUTION:

Use speakers with the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE indicated by the speaker terminals.

Powered subwoofer

Connecting the subwoofer

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

• Refer also to the manual supplied with your subwoofer.

NOTE

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

A To center speaker B To right surround speaker C To left surround speaker D To right front speaker E To left front speaker

Getting started

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVD IN DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DVD

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DVD Player

S-VIDEO

Connecting video components

Turn off all components before making connections.

• Illustrations of the input/output terminals are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear vary among different components.

Notes for video connection:

• You can use composite video cord or S-video cord for connecting the VCR to this receiver.

• You can use component video cord in addition to composite video cord and S-video cord for connecting your DVD player, TV and DBS tuner to this receiver.

• By using S-video cord or component video cord, you can get a better picture quality—in the order: composite < S-video < component.

• To view the picture from the DVD player, DBS tuner or VCR on your TV, connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of cord for connecting the DVD player, DBS tuner or VCR to this receiver.

DVD player connection

• When connecting a DVD player with stereo output jacks:

Component video cord (not supplied)

Connect using one of the video terminals.

Composite video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

To front right channel audio output

To front left channel audio output

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Getting started

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCR

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVD IN DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

DVD

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DVD Player

S-VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

AM EXT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCRDBS

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT (REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT IN

AUDIO

TVVCRDBS

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VCR

VIDEO

DVDINDBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

S-VIDEO

• When connecting a DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (5.1-channel reproduction—see page 31):

Connect using one of the video terminals.

Component video cord (not supplied)

Composite video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

To front right channel audio output

To front left channel audio output

To center channel audio output

To surround left channel audio output

To surround right channel audio output

To subwoofer output

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

VCR connection

Connect using one of the video terminals.

Composite video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCRDBS

COMULINK-III

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

TVVCRDBS

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVD IN DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

DBS tuner

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

AM EXT

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

SURR (REAR)

TVVCRDBS

COMULINK-III

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT (REC)

RIGHT LEFT

SUB-

WOOFER

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT (REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

AUDIO

TVVCRDBS

ININ

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVD IN DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

LEFT

RIGHT

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

TV connection

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

Getting started

Connect using one of the video terminals.

Component video cord (not supplied)

Composite video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

DBS tuner connection

Connect using one of the video terminals.

Component video cord (not supplied)

Composite video cord (not supplied)

S-video cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

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VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (DBS)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD

DVD IN

FRONT

HT LEFT

CENTER

DBS IN MONITOR

OUT

DBSINVCR

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8

S-VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DBS tuner

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL 3

(TV)

DIGITAL 2 (STB)

DIGITAL 1

(DVD)

DVD Player

Getting started

Digital connection

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord (supplied: 1 cable)

Before connecting an optical digital cord, unplug the protective plug.

NOTES

• When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have been set for use with the following components:

– DIGITAL 1 (coaxial): For DVD player – DIGITAL 2 (optical): For DBS tuner – DIGITAL 3 (optical): For TV tuner

If you connect other components, change the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminal setting correctly. See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN” on page 19.

• Select the correct digital input mode. See “Selecting the analog or digital input mode” on page 11.

Connecting the power cord

Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all connections have been made.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Keep the power cord away from the connecting cables and the antenna. The power cord may cause noise or screen interference. We recommend that you use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna, since it is well-shielded against interference.

NOTE

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.

CAUTIONS:

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• 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.

Basic operations

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

DVD MULTI

DVD (DVD DIGITAL)

DBS (DBS DIGITAL)

VCR

TV (TV DIGITAL)

FM AM

(Back to the beginning)

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD VCR DBS TV

DVD MULTI

TV VOL CHANNEL

TUNING TUNING

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

TOP MENU

CHOICE

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

SCREEN

VOLUME

FM/AM TV/VIDEO MUTING

AUDIO

HOME THEATER RECEIVER

BASS TREBLE

PROGRESSIVE

AUDIO/TV /VCR/DBS

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

ENTER

When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.

Select the source to play

On the front panel:

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

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

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

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

• Each time you press FM/AM, FM and AM changes alternately.

Turn on the power

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

The STANDBY lamp goes off. The current source indicator lights in red. The name of the current source (or station frequency) appears on the display.

Current volume level is shown here.

Current source name appears.

To turn off the power (into standby)

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

NOTE

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

DVD MULTI: Select the DVD player using the analog discrete

output mode (5.1 channel reproduction). To enjoy the DVD MULTI playback see page 31.

DVD (DIGITAL)*: Select the DVD player. DBS (DIGITAL)*: Select the DBS tuner. VCR: Select the VCR. TV (DIGITAL)*: Select the TV tuner. FM: Select an FM broadcast. AM: Select an AM broadcast.

* Selecting the analog or digital input mode

When you have connected the DVD player, DBS tuner, or TV tuner using both the analog connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to 10), you need to select the correct input mode.

• You can select the digital input only for sources which you have selected digital input terminals for. (See “Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN” on page 19.)

From the remote control ONLY:

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

• Each time you press the button, the input mode alternates between

the analog input (“ANALOG”) and the digital input (“DGTL AUTO”).

DGTL AUTO: Select for the digital input mode. The receiver

automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (DOLBY D, DTS or LPCM) for the detected signals lights up.

ANALOG*: Select for the analog input mode.

* Initial setting

NOTE

You cannot select the digital input mode when selecting “DVD MULTI” as the playing source.

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SUBWFR LFE

VOL

LCR

LS RS

DOLBY D

DGTL AUTO

DGTL DTS

DGTL D.D.

Basic operations

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD VCR DBS TV

DVD MULTI

TV VOL CHANNEL

TUNING TUNING

DVD

AUDIO/TV /VCR/DBS

FM MODE

MEMORY

TOP MENU

CHOICE

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

SCREEN

VOLUME

FM/AM TV/VIDEO MUTING

AUDIO

HOME THEATER RECEIVER

BASS TREBLE

PROGRESSIVE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

ENTER

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

HEADPHONE mode

When using the headphones, the following signal is output regardless of your speaker setting: — For 2 channel sources, the front left and right channel signal is

output directly from the left and right headphones.

— For multi-channel sources, the front left and right, center and

surround channel signal is down-mixed and then output from the headphones without missing bass element. You can enjoy multi-channel sound source using the headphones.

When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.

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).

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

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel. This cancels the Surround mode currently selected, deactivates speakers, and activates the HEADPHONE mode. The HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.

• Disconnecting a pair of headphone from the PHONES jack cancels the 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.

Selecting the digital decode mode

If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround software with “DGTL AUTO” selected (see page 11), follow the procedure below:

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

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

From the remote control ONLY:

Press ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT to select “DGTL AUTO.”

Press DECODE to select “DGTL D.D.” or “DGTL DTS.”

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

• To play back software encoded with Dolby Digital, select “DGTL D.D.”

• To play back software encoded with DTS Digital Surround, select “DGTL DTS.”

NOTE

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

Basic operations

ANALOG

SUBWFR

ANALOG

SUBWFR

SLEEP

VOL

(Canceled)

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

ANALOG: Lights when analog input is selected.

LPCM: Lights when Linear PCM signal comes in.

DOLBY D: • Lights when Dolby Digital signal comes in.

• Flashes when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for software not encoded with Dolby Digital.

DTS: • Lights when DTS signal comes in.

• Flashes when “DGTL DTS” is selected for software not encoded with DTS.

NOTE

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

Turning off the sounds temporarily— Muting

From the remote control ONLY:

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

“MUTING” appears on the display and the volume turns off (the volume level indicator goes off).

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.

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the display, and the shut-off time changes in 10 minutes intervals.

SLEEP indicator

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 until “SLEEP 0” appears on the display. (The SLEEP indicator goes off.)

• Turning off the power also cancels the Sleep Timer.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

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

SUBWFR

ANALOG

PL ΙΙ

SUBWFR LFE

AUTO SR INPUT ATT

DSP HP

LCR

LS S RS

LPCM

DOLBY D DTS

SUBWFR

LCR

LS RS

LFE

LCR

LS S RS

Basic operations

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

BASS TREBLE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0

PROGRESSIVE

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR

Changing the display brightness

You can dim the display.

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

• Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follow:

DIMMER 1: • Dims the display slightly.

• Dims the blue indication lighting source lamps.

DIMMER 2: • Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.

• Dims the blue indication lighting source lamps (same as DIMMER 1).

DIMMER 3: Turns off the display and the blue indication

lighting source lamps.

DIMMER OFF: Cancels the dim (normal display).

NOTES

• When setting speakers and basic items or adjusting sound, select “DIMMER OFF” to confirm the setting you make on the display.

• When selecting DVD or DVD MULTI as a source using the remote control, DIMMER does not function. To dim the display and indication on the receiver, select a source except DVD or DVD MULTI on the remote control, and then press DIMMER.

Basic adjustment of auto memory

This receiver memorizes sound settings for each source:

• when you turn off the power,

• when you change the source, and

• when you change the analog/digital input mode (see page 11).

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 11)

• Tone adjustment (see page 21)

• Subwoofer output level (see page 21)

• Bass boost (see page 22)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 22)

• Balance (see page 22)

• Subwoofer audio position (see page 22)

• Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 25 – 30)

NOTES

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

• You cannot assign and store different settings for digital input mode and analog input mode.

Signal and speaker indicators on the display

Signal indicators Speaker indicators

The following signal indicators light up —:

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 the monaural surround channel signal

comes in.

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

The speaker indicators light up as follows:

• The subwoofer indicator (

) lights up when “SUBWFR” is set to “USE” for Quick Setup (see page 16) or to “YES” for Manual Setup (see page 17).

• The other speaker indicators light up only when the corresponding speaker is set to “SML” or “LRG,” and also when required for the current playback.

Speaker settings

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

RX-ES1HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD STB VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

DVD

AUDIO/TV /VCR/DBS

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

103D0 +10

To obtain the best possible surround effect from Surround/DSP modes (see pages 25 to 30), you need to set up the speaker and subwoofer information after all the connections are completed. You can set the speaker information using one of the following three methods.

Smart Surround Setup: Set the speakers information automatically by one simple action—clapping hands. The delay time and output level for

Quick Setup: Set the speakers and subwoofer information quickly by entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers,

Manual Setup: Set the speakers and subwoofer information manually.

• Before starting the speaker setting, connect and position the speakers and subwoofer (see page 6) and turn on the receiver.

Setting the speakers information automatically—Smart Surround Setup

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important element to obtain the best possible sound effect for the Surround/DSP modes. You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time (see also page 18). By using Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and output level are automatically calculated by one simple action—clapping hands.

• To set the speaker information effectively using Smart Surround Setup, unplug the power cords of all the components connected to this receiver such as a TV, DVD player, DBS tuner, and VCR which may cause noise.

• To use Smart Surround Setup effectively, connect both the center and surround speakers.

• You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page

18).

• When you change your speakers, do the following steps again.

From the remote control 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 2 again.

Take your position where you listen to the sound.

the center and surround speakers are set automatically.

and your room size.

Confirm “SETTING UP” stops flashing and clap your hands over your head once while “SETTING UP” appears on the display.

The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming through all speakers (except the subwoofer). After detecting the sound, one of the following indications appears on the display.

SUCCESSFUL: Sound of your clapping is successfully

SILENT: The receiver cannot detect sound from some

SILENT-ALL: The receiver cannot detect any sound from all

FAILED: The receiver cannot detect both right and left

• When the receiver cannot detect the sound correctly (“SILENT,”

• The speaker delay time and output levels are set automatically

When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/ TV/VCR/DBS.

• When the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT-ALL” or

To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART S. SETUP while

“SETTING UP” flashes on the display.

• Any other operations cannot be done after “SETTING UP” stops flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.

detected. The receiver sets the delay time and the output level of the center and surround speakers automatically.

speakers.

channels for the front and/or surround speakers correctly.

“SILENT-ALL” or “FAILED” appears on the display), “SETTING UP” appears on the display again then repeat step

when:

—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” twice in

succession.

—the receiver detects the sound as “SILENT” at the third time

after detecting “SILENT”, “SILENT-ALL” and/or “FAILED” twice.

“FAILED” three times, “MANUAL” appears on the display. Set

the speaker and subwoofer information using Quick Setup (see page 16) or Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers’ output levels for the center and surround speakers (see pages 28 to 30).

Press and hold SMART S. SETUP.

“SETTING UP” flashes on the display.

NOTES

• You need to set the subwoofer information and output level

manually (see pages 17 and 21).

• When you use Smart Surround Setup, the speaker delay time and

output levels you have set before will be ineffective.

• Set the speakers information using Quick Setup (see page 16) or

Manual Setup (see page 17), and the speakers’ output levels for the center and surround speakers (see pages 28 to 30) when: —you like to change the speaker setting made by Smart Surround

Setup

—Smart Surround Setup is not done correctly due to some factors

such as the environment, speaker types and clapping strength.

• Smart Surround Setup will not be done correctly if your body or

other object blocks the sound.

• Do not clap your hands hard because it may hurt your hands.

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STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

5 SPEKAERS*

3 SPEAKERS

4 SPEAKERS

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

USE *

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

SMALL*

MEDIUM

LARGE

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

SUBWFR

FRNT SP

LFE

DIGITAL IN

AUTO SR

DVD VIDEO

QUICK SETUP

(Back to the beginning)

CNTR SP SURR DL

CROSS

CNTR DL

D.COMP

SURR SP

DBS VIDEO

Speaker settings

8 feet

(2.4 m)

5 feet

(1.5 m)

6 feet

(1.8 m)

7 feet

(2.1 m)

Setting the speakers and subwoofer information quickly—Quick Setup

Entering the use of the subwoofer, the number of the speakers, and your room size, the center and surround speakers’ delay time is automatically calculated.

• When you change your speakers, register the information about the speakers again.

•

You can also set the crossover frequency, the low frequency effect attenuator and the dynamic range compression manually (see page 18).

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.

Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

Turn MULTI JOG until “QUICK SETUP” appears on the display.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

Press SET.

“ENTER USE OF SUBWOOFER” scrolls on the display.

Turn MULTI JOG to select whether or not you have connected a subwoofer.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

* Initial setting

Press SET.

“ENTER ROOM SIZE” scrolls on the display.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the room size.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

The center and surround speakers’ delay time is registered appropriately according to the room size. For details, see the list “Speaker delay time according to room size” below.

Press SET to finish the setting.

“SETUP END” appears for a while, then the indication of the previously selected source appears on the display.

* Initial setting

Press SET.

“ENTER THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS” scrolls on the display.

• Once you have selected “QUICK SETUP,” previously adjusted

speaker setting is cleared.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the number of the speakers you have connected.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

5 SPEAKERS*: Select when the front, center and surround

4 SPEAKERS: Select when the front and surround speakers

3 SPEAKERS: Select when the front and center speakers

* Initial setting

Each speaker size is registered appropriately according to the number of the connected speakers. For details, see the list “Speaker size according to the number of speakers” on the right.

speakers are connected.

are connected.

NOTES

• The setting you have made is not registered until “SETUP END” appears on the display.

• Performing any operation other than volume and dimmer adjustment cancels Quick Setup process.

• When you want to change the speaker and subwoofer information after Quick Setup, use Manual Setup (see page 17).

Speaker size according to the number of speakers

Number of Subwoofer Front Center Surround speakers

3 NO LRG (large) SML (small) NO 3 USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) NO

4 NO LRG (large) NO SML (small)

4 USE (YES) SML (small) NO SML (small)

5 NO LRG (large) SML (small) SML (small) 5 USE (YES) SML (small) SML (small) SML (small)

Speaker delay time according to room size

When selecting “SMALL ROOM,”

• Center speaker delay time is set to 1 msec.

• Surround speakers delay time is set to 3 msec.

Speaker settings

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

SUBWFR

FRNT SP

LFE

DIGITAL IN

AUTO SR

DVD VIDEO

QUICK SETUP

(Back to the beginning)

CNTR SP SURR DL

CROSS

CNTR DL

D.COMP

SURR SP

DBS VIDEO

SUBWFR

ANALOG

VOL

8 feet

(2.4 m)

9 feet

(2.7 m)

7 feet

(2.1 m)

10 feet (3.0 m)

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

When selecting “MEDIUM ROOM,”

• Center speaker delay time is set to1 msec.

• Surround speakers delay time is set to 2 msec.

When selecting “LARGE ROOM,”

• Center speaker delay time is set to 0 msec.

• Surround speakers delay time is set to 0 msec.

Setting the speakers and subwoofer information manually—Manual Setup

You can set the following speakers and subwoofer information manually as you prefer. When you change your speakers, register the information again.

• Subwoofer information—SUBWFR

• Speaker size—FRNT SP, CNTR SP, SURR SP

• Speaker delay time—CNTR DL, SURR DL

• Crossover frequency—CROSS

• Low frequency effect attenuator—LFE

• Dynamic range compression—D.COMP

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.

Your setting is stored.

EX.: When selecting “NO” for “SUBWFR.”

If you would like to set other items, repeat steps

and 3.

Setting the subwoofer information — SUBWFR (subwoofer)

YES*: Select when you have connected a subwoofer.

The subwoofer speaker indicator (

) lights up on the display (see page 14). You can adjust the subwoofer output level (see page 21).

NO: Select when you have not connected or have

disconnected a subwoofer.

* Initial setting

Setting the speakers size

— FRNT SP (front speakers), CNTR SP (center

speaker), SURR SP (surround speakers)

Operating procedure

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.

Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want to set appears on the display, then press SET.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

LRG (large): Select when the cone speaker size is larger than

4 3/4 inches (12 cm).

SML (small)*: Select when the cone speaker size is smaller than

4 3/4 inches (12 cm).

NO: Select when you have not connected a speaker. (Not

selectable for the front speakers.)

* Initial setting

NOTES

• If you have selected “SML (small)” for the front speaker size, you cannot select “LRG (large)” for the center and surround speaker sizes.

• If you have selected “NO” for the subwoofer setting (see above and page 16), you can only select “LRG (large)” for the front speaker size.

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Speaker settings

Left front

speaker

Right front

speaker

Right surround

speaker

Center speaker

Left surround speaker

9 feet

(2.7 m)

10 feet (3.0 m)

8 feet

(2.4 m)

7 feet

(2.1 m)

Setting the speaker delay time

— CNTR DL (center speaker delay),

SURR DL (surround speakers delay)

You can set the speaker delay time easily by using Smart Surround Setup (see page 15) or Quick Setup (see page 16).

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important element to obtain the best possible surround sound for the Surround modes. You need to set the delay time of the center and surround speakers relative to the front speakers so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.

• 1 msec increase (or decrease) in delay time corresponds to 1 foot (30 cm) increase (or decrease) in distance.

CNTR DL*: Set the delay time for the center speaker within a

range of 0 msec to 5 msec (in 1 msec intervals).

SURR DL*: Set the delay time for the surround speakers within a

range of 0 msec to 15 msec (in 1 msec intervals).

* “0ms” is the initial setting.

Setting the crossover frequency—CROSS

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.

80HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

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

100HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

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

120HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker

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

150HZ*: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the speaker

is about 2 3/8 inches (6 cm).

200HZ: Select when the cone speaker unit built in the

speaker is less than 2 inches (5 cm).

* Initial setting

NOTE

Crossover frequency is not valid for the HEADPHONE mode.

Setting the low frequency effect attenuator —LFE

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.

Example: In this case,

set “CNTR DL” to “1ms” and set “SURR DL” to “2ms.”

NOTE

If the center and/or surround speakers are not connected (see pages 16 and 17), you cannot set the speaker delay time for the center and/ or surround speakers.

0dB*: Normally select this.

–10dB: Select when the bass sound is distorted.

* Initial setting

Setting the dynamic range compression —D.COMP

You can compress the dynamic range (difference between maximum sound and minimum sound) of the reproduced sound. This is useful when listening to surround sound at night.

• This function takes effect only when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital.

OFF: Select when you want to enjoy surround with its full

dynamic range. (No effect applied.)

MID*: Select when you want to reduce the dynamic range a

little.

MAX: Select when you want to apply the compression effect

fully. (Useful at night.)

* Initial setting

Basic settings

SUBWFR

FRNT SP

LFE

DIGITAL IN*

AUTO SR

QUICK SETUP

CNTR SP SURR DL

CROSS

CNTR DL

D.COMP

SURR SP

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

(Back to the beginning)

DVD VIDEO

DBS VIDEO

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

Operating procedure

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.

Press SETTING.

MULTI JOG now works for the setting operation.

Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want to set appears on the display, then press SET.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

* Setting item you can select appears on the display after

“DIGITAL IN” appears for a few seconds.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting for the item selected in step 2, then press SET.

Your setting is stored.

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals—DIGITAL IN

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

1DVD2DBS3TV* : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:DVD player DIGITAL 2:DBS tuner DIGITAL 3:TV tuner

1DVD2TV3DBS : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:DVD player DIGITAL 2:TV tuner DIGITAL 3:DBS tuner

1DBS2DVD3TV : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:DBS tuner DIGITAL 2:DVD player DIGITAL 3:TV tuner

1DBS2TV3DVD : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:DBS tuner DIGITAL 2:TV tuner DIGITAL 3:DVD player

1TV2DVD3DBS : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:TV tuner DIGITAL 2:DVD player DIGITAL 3:DBS tuner

1TV2DBS3DVD : Select when connecting the following

components; DIGITAL 1:TV tuner DIGITAL 2:DBS tuner DIGITAL 3:DVD player

* Initial setting

EX.: When selecting “1DVD2DBS3TV” for “DIGITAL IN”.

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Basic settings

Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SR

You can enjoy Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source). Select “ON” when activating Auto Surround.

ON: • If multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate

OFF*: Select this to deactivate Auto Surround.

* Initial setting

NOTES

• This function does not take effect in the following cases: – While playing an analog source, and – While selecting “DGTL D.D.” or “DGTL DTS” as the fixed digital

input mode (see page 12).

•

If Surround mode is automatically activated by Auto Surround, any other Surround mode in use will be canceled temporarily. When the multi-channel digital signal stops coming in, “PLII MOVIE” activates.

•

If you press SURROUND with Auto Surround activated, Auto Surround will be canceled temporarily for the currently selected source. Auto Surround setting will be restored in the following cases:

– When you turn the receiver off and on, – When you change the source, – When you change the analog/digital input, and – When you reset “AUTO SR ” to “ON” again.

Surround mode will be turned on.

• If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal including surround signal comes in, “PLII MOVIE” will be selected.

• If Dolby Digital 2 channel or DTS 2 channel signal not including surround signal comes in, “STEREO” will be selected.

• If Linear PCM signal comes in, nothing will change.

The AUTO SR indicator lights up on the display.

Setting the video component input mode—DVD VIDEO/DBS VIDEO

When you use the component video inputs for the DVD player and/or DBS tuner, you have to register the type of input terminals. Without setting this correctly, you cannot view the correct input on the TV.

S/C*: : Select when connecting the video component to

the composite video or S-video input terminals.

COMP.: : Select when connecting the video component to

the component video input terminals.

* Initial setting

Sound adjustments

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

BASS

TREBLE

PANORAMA

B.BOOST

ATT

(Back to the beginning)

SUBWFR

SURR R

EFFECT

SURR L

BAL

CENTER

ANALOG

SUBWFR

VOL

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

DVD

AUDIO/TV /VCR/DBS

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

BASS TREBLE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

PROGRESSIVE

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

BASS TREBLE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

PROGRESSIVE

When operating the receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.

Operating procedure

On the front panel:

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.

Press ADJUST.

MULTI JOG now works for the sound adjustment.

Turn MULTI JOG until the setting item you want to set appears on the display, then press SET.

• As you turn MULTI JOG, the indication changes as follow:

Adjusting the tone—BASS, TREBLE

You can adjust the bass and treble sounds to your preference.

• You have to make these adjustments for each source.

BASS*: To adjust the bass (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

TREBLE*: To adjust the treble (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

* “0” is the initial setting.

When using the remote control:

Press TONE.

Press BASS 9/( or TREBLE 9/( to adjust the sound level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

NOTE

When you use the 10 keys to operate your target source after tone adjustments, press the corresponding source selecting button first so that the 10 keys work for your target source.

Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the item selected in step 2, then press SET.

Your setting is stored.

EX.: When selecting “+10 (dB)” for “BASS”.

Adjusting the subwoofer output level —SUBWFR

You can adjust the subwoofer output level if you have connected a subwoofer and set the subwoofer information correctly—“USE” for the Quick Setup or “YES” for the Manual Setup (see pages 16 and 17).

• You have to make this adjustment for each source.

SUBWFR*: To adjust the subwoofer output level (from –10 dB to

+10 dB).

* “0” is the initial setting.

When using the remote control:

Press SUBWFR +/– to adjust the subwoofer output level (from –10 dB to +10 dB).

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Sound adjustments

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

BASS TREBLE

PROGRESSIVE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

BASS TREBLE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

PROGRESSIVE

Setting the subwoofer audio position

When a stereo source is played back, the subwoofer sound is reinforced compared to the sound from a multi-channel source. Once you have set the subwoofer audio position, the subwoofer output level is decreased by the selected value when a stereo source is played back. The A (audio).POSITION indicator lights up when this function is activated.

• You have to make this adjustment for each source.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press A.POSITION repeatedly to select the subwoofer audio position level from “–2 (dB),” “–4 (dB),” and “–6 (dB).”

The smaller the number becomes, the more the level decreases automatically when listening in stereo.

• If no adjustment is required, select “OFF” (initial setting).

NOTES

• The maximum subwoofer output level is –10 dB.

Ex.: When setting the subwoofer output level to “−8 (dB)” and the subwoofer audio position to “−4 (dB),” the subwoofer output level when listening in stereo will be −10 dB.

• This function does not take effect when activating a Surround

mode.

Reinforcing the bass—B.BOOST

You can boost the bass level—Bass Boost.

• You have to make these adjustments for each source.

ON: Select to boost the bass level (Bass Boost).

The BASS BOOST indicator lights up on the display.

OFF*: Select to deactivate Bass Boost.

* Initial setting

NOTE

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

When using the remote control:

Press BASS BOOST.

• Each time you press the button, Bass Boost turns on and off alternately.

Adjusting the front speakers output balance—BAL

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speakers output balance.

• You have to make this adjustment for each source.

• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

BAL*: To adjust the front speakers balance.

* “CENTER” is the initial setting.

• “CENTER” to “L-21”: Decrease the left channel output.

• “CENTER” to “R-21”: Decrease the right channel output.

Attenuating the input signal—ATT

When the input level of 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.

• You have to make this adjustment for each analog source.

• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

ON: Select to attenuate the input signal level.

The INPUT ATT indicator lights up on the display.

NORMAL*: Select to deactivate attenuation.

* Initial setting

Tuner operations

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD VCR DBS TV

DVD MULTI

TV VOL CHANNEL

TUNING TUNING

DVD

AUDIO/TV /VCR/DBS

FM MODE

MEMORY

TOP MENU

CHOICE

AUDIO

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

DIMMER

SUBWFR CENTER L RSURR

BASS BOOST

A.POSITION

SMART S. SETUP

SLEEP CANCEL

SURROUND

ANALOG/DIGITAL

TV RETURN 100

BASS TREBLE

SUBTITLE RETURN

TITLE/GROUP

SCREEN

VOLUME

FM/AM TV/VIDEO MUTING

AUDIO

HOME THEATER RECEIVER

BASS TREBLE

PROGRESSIVE

123

VFP

INPUT

TONE

TEST EFFECT

DECODE

789

103D0 +10

ENTER

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

The buttons on the remote control are mainly used for tuner operations. To use buttons on the remote control, press

FM/AM before operation.

When operating this receiver using the remote control, always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.

Tuning in to stations manually

From the remote control ONLY:

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.

You can also select “FM” or “AM” by turning SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel.

Press repeatedly or hold TUNING 9 or TUNING ( until you find the frequency you want.

If you select “FM” or “AM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this operation.

• 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 ST (Stereo) indicator also lights up.

Using preset tuning

Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned. 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:

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 24.

Press MEMORY.

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

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ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

DIMMER SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD DBS VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

Tuner operations

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

ANALOG

SUBWFR

STTUNED

AUTO MUTING

VOL

Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number while the channel number position is flashing.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Press MEMORY again while the selected channel number is flashing on the display.

The station is assigned to the selected channel number.

• The selected channel number stops flashing.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you store all the stations you want.

To erase a stored preset station

Storing a new station on a used channel number erases the previously stored one.

On the front panel:

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.

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select “FM” or “AM.”

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

Press TUNER PRESET.

“P” appears on the display and MULTI JOG now works for selecting preset channels.

Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel number during “P” appears on the display.

• Turning MULTI JOG clockwise increases the preset channel numbers.

• Turning MULTI JOG counterclockwise decreases the preset channel numbers.

To tune in a preset station

From the remote control:

Press FM/AM to select the band.

The last received station of the selected band is tuned in and the numeric buttons now work for tuner operations.

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

Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10, +10) to select a channel number.

If you select “FM” or “AM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this operation.

• For channel number 5, press 5.

• For channel number 15, press +10, then 5.

• For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.

Selecting the FM reception mode

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, you can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.

• You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station (see page 23).

From the remote control ONLY:

While listening to an FM station, press FM MODE.

If you select “FM” using SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel, press FM/AM on the remote control before this operation.

• Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”

AUTO MUTING*: Normally select this.

When a program is broadcast in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sound. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display.

MONO: Select this to improve the reception (but

stereo effect will be lost). In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning in to the stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator goes off from the display. (The ST indicator also goes off.)

* Initial setting

Creating realistic sound fields

DOLBY SURROUND

DIGITAL

SURROUND

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

RX-ES1HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER

STANDBY / ON STANDBY

TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVD STB VCR TV FM / AM

SET / TUNER PRESET

SOURCE SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

/ MULTI JOG

Reproducing theater ambience

In a movie theater, many speakers are located on the walls to reproduce impressive multi-surround sound, reaching you from all directions. With these many speakers, sound localization and sound movement can be expressed. Surround/DSP modes built in this receiver can create almost the same surround sound as you can feel in a real movie theater.

Introducing the Surround/DSP modes

You can use the following Surround/DSP modes with this receiver.

■ Surround modes

• Dolby Pro Logic II

• Dolby Digital

• DTS

■ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) modes

• DAP (Digital Acoustic Processor) modes

• All Channel Stereo

■ Surround modes

Dolby Pro Logic II*

Dolby Pro Logic II has a newly developed multi-channel playback format to decode all 2 channel sources—stereo source and Dolby Surround encoded source—into 5.1 channel. Matrix-based encoding/decoding method for Dolby Pro Logic II makes no limitation for the cutoff frequency of the surround treble and enables stereo surround sound compared to conventional Dolby Pro Logic.

Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to reproduce spacious sound from original sound without adding any new sounds and tonal colorations. Dolby Pro Logic II has two modes—Movie mode and Music mode:

Pro Logic II Movie—suitable for reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded sources bearing the mark sound field very close to the one created with discrete 5.1 channel sounds. Pro Logic II Music—suitable for reproduction of any 2-channel stereo music sources. You can enjoy wide and deep sound by using this mode. For this mode, Panorama control can be selected, which gives “wraparound” sound effect with side-wall image.

• When Dolby Pro Logic II is activated, the PLII indicator lights up on the display.

. You can enjoy a

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro

Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital is a digital signal compression method, developed by Dolby Laboratories, and enables multi-channel encoding and decoding (1 channel up to 5.1 channel). Dolby Digital 5.1 channel encoding method records and digitally compresses the left front channel, right front channel, center channel, left surround channel, right surround channel, and LFE channel signals (total 6 channels, but the LFE channel is counted as 0.1 channel. Therefore, it is called 5.1 channel). Dolby Digital enables stereo surround sounds, and sets the cutoff frequency of the surround treble at 20 kHz, compared to 7 kHz for Dolby Pro Logic. As such, the sound movement and “being-there” feeling are enhanced much more than Dolby Pro Logic.

• To enjoy software encoded with Dolby Digital, connect the source component using the digital terminal on the rear of this receiver. (See page 10.)

NOTE

Dolby Digital software can be roughly grouped into two categories —multi-channel (up to 5.1 channel) and 2 channel software. To enjoy surround sound while playing Dolby Digital 2 channel software, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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