JVC RX-F10S Instruction Manual

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RX-F10S

INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1163-009A

[US, UX, A]

Warnings, Cautions, and Others

RX-F10S

Caution–– STANDBY/ON button!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The STANDBY/ON button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled.

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.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoid risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage. Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back. Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface. In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as illustrated.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

Front

Stand height 15 cm or more

Floor

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

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

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

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

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

Setting the voltage selector ................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the digital decode mode ....................................... 13

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position ............................... 14

Activating TV Direct ............................................................. 14

Turning off the sounds temporarily ...................................... 15

Changing the display brightness .......................................... 15

Turning off the power with the Sleep Timer ......................... 15

Basic settings ...................................................... 16

Setting the speaker information automatically

—Smart Surround Setup ............................................... 16

Basic setting items ............................................................... 17

Operating procedure ............................................................ 18

Setting the speakers ............................................................ 18

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

Activating the EX/ES setting—EX/ES .................................. 20

Selecting the main or sub channel—DUAL MONO ............. 20

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

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN) terminals

—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 ......................................................... 21

Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SURRND ............................ 21

Selecting the component video input mode

—DVD VIDEO/VCR VIDEO ........................................... 21

Sound adjustments ............................................. 22

Basic adjustment items ........................................................ 22

Operating procedure ............................................................ 22

Adjusting speaker output level ............................................. 23

Adjusting the sound parameters for the

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

Adjusting the bass sounds ................................................... 24

Adjusting the equalization patterns

—D EQ 63Hz/250Hz/1kHz/4kHz/16kHz ........................ 24

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

Setting the AM tuner interval spacing

(Except for Australia) ..................................................... 25

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

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

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

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

Reproducing theatre 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

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Parts identification

Remote control

See pages in parentheses for details.

1 TV DIRECT button (14) 2 Standby/on buttons (12, 14, 34 – 38)

AUDIO, DVR/DVD , VCR , DBS , TV

3 Source selecting buttons (12, 14, 25, 34, 36 – 38)

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

4 TV VOL (volume) +/– button (34, 36) 5 CHANNEL +/– button (34 – 38) 6 • Operating buttons for video components (34, 35, 37, 38)

4, 3, ¢, 1, 7, 8, ¡

• Operating buttons for tuner (25, 26)

( TUNING, FM MODE, TUNING 9, MEMORY

7 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35, 38)

TOP MENU, MENU, cursor buttons (3, 2, 5, ∞), ENTER, ON SCREEN

8 SMART SURROUND SETUP button (16) 9 Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35)

fs/Rate, AUDIO, SUBTITLE, SET UP, DVD/HDD, TITLE/GROUP, , ZOOM, , VFP, PROGRESSIVE, ANGLE

p • EX/ES button (20)

• RETURN* button (35)

q SOUND button (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) w SURROUND button (31) e • Adjusting buttons for speaker and subwoofer output levels

(23) FRONT L +/–, FRONT R +/–, CENTER +/–, SUBWFR +/–, SURR L +/–, SURR R +/–, S.BACK +/–

• Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35) THUMBNAIL, SLIDE, 3D/S.EFFECT, PAGE

r TV/VIDEO button (34, 36) t MUTING button (15) y VOLUME +/– button (13) u Mode selector (12, 14, 16, 20, 23 – 25, 31, 34 – 38)

DVR, DVD, AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS

i • Numeric buttons (26, 34 – 38)

• Adjusting buttons (13, 14, 20, 23, 24) DECODE, EQ FREQ, BASS BOOST, C.TONE, EQ LEVEL +, MIDNIGHT, EFFECT, EQ LEVEL –, A.POSITION

• TV RETURN button (34)

o Operating buttons for DVD recorder or DVD player* (35)

CANCEL, DVD/CARD, REC MODE, REC PAUSE

; • DISPLAY* button (35)

• DIMMER button (15, 35)

a ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT button (12) s TEST TONE button (23) d SLEEP button (15)

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

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 the receiver, set the mode selector (u)

to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

• When operating a JVC DVD recorder, set the mode

selector (u) to “DVR.”

• When operating a JVC DVD player, set the mode selector

(u) to “DVD.”

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

See pages in parentheses for details.

VCR

DBS

COMPU LINK-

III

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

DBS

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

PCM/STREAM

SURR-LSURR-RCENTERSUBWOOFER

S-VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

DVD MULTI IN

2(DBS)3(VCR) 1(DVR/DVD)

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

ANTENNA

AUDIO

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

FM 75

AM EXT

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

DVR

OUT (REC)

CENTER SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

Y PBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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RX-F10 HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER

TV DIRECT SETTING ADJUST SURROUND

DVD MULTI DVR/DVD VCR DBS FM/AMTV

SOURCE SELECTOR / MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY / ON

SET/TUNER PRESET

PHONES

7 8 9 p

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

CR DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP MHz

kHz

1 2

3 5

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON button and standby lamp (12, 14, 25) 2 Display window (see below) 3 Source lamps

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

4 • SOURCE SELECTOR (12, 14, 26)

• MULTI JOG (18, 22, 26, 31)

5 MASTER VOLUME control (13) 6 Remote sensor (4)

Display window

1 EQ indicator (24) 2 C.TONE indicator (23) 3 VIRTUAL SB indicator (30) 4 indicator (27, 29) 5 AUDIO P. (position) indicator (14) 6 NEO:6 indicator (28) 7 BASS indicator (24) 8 Tuner operation indicators (25)

TUNED, ST (stereo)

9 AUTO MUTING indicator (26) 0 SLEEP indicator (15)

7 TV DIRECT button (14) 8 SETTING button (18, 25) 9 ADJUST button (22, 25) p SURROUND button (31) q • SET button (18, 22)

• TUNER PRESET button (26)

w PHONES jack (13)

Parts identification

- ATT (attenuator) indicator (24) = Digital signal format indicators (13, 27, 28)

LPCM (Linear PCM), DOLBY D (Dolby Digital), DTS, 96/24

~ Signal and speaker indicators (15) ! DSP indicator (28, 29) @ AUTO SR (surround) indicator (21) # 3D indicator (28, 29) $ Main display % Frequency unit indicators

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

^ HP (headphones) indicator (13, 28, 29)

Rear panel

1 Power cord (11) 2 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (4) 3 ANTENNA terminals (5) 4 AV COMPU LINK-III terminals (32) 5 DVD MULTI IN jacks (8)

SUBWOOFER, CENTER, SURR-R, SURR-L

6 DIGITAL OUT terminal (11) 7 DIGITAL IN terminals (11)

8 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks (7 – 10)

• Coaxial: 1(DVR/DVD)

• Optical: 2(DBS), 3(VCR)

MONITOR OUT, DVR/DVD IN, VCR IN

9 AUDIO jacks (7 – 10)

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

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

p VIDEO terminals (7 – 10)

VIDEO (composite video) jacks, S-VIDEO ter minals

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

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

q SUBWOOFER OUT jack (6) w SPEAKERS terminals (6)

FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK

Getting started

123

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

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.

Getting started

Handling the receiver

• Do not inser t 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 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.

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)

• Digital coaxial cable (× 1)

• AC plug adaptor (Except for Australia) (× 1)

To operate the receiver, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Setting the voltage selector

Before connections, always do the following first if necessary.

Select the correct voltage in VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear of the receiver by using a screw driver.

• Check to be sure if the voltage mark is set to the voltage for your area where this unit plugs in.

Voltage mark

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

110V

127V

220V

230 - 240V

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

AM LOOP

FM 75

AM EXT

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

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

AM loop antenna (supplied)

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

FM antenna (supplied)

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the black cord to the H terminal. 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 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 (IEC or DIN 45325), 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.

Getting started

Connecting the speakers

110V

127V

220V

230 240V

SUBWOOFER

OUT

CENTER SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

SPEAKERS

LEFTRIGHT LEFTRIGHT

FRONT

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

LS RS

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

Speaker Layout Diagram

Powered

subwoofer

Getting started

(SW)

Right front speaker

(R)

Left front speaker

(L)

Center speaker (C)

Surround back speaker (SB)

Connecting the speakers

Turn off all components before making connections.

Twist and remove the insulation at the end of each speaker cord.

Press and hold the clamp of the speaker 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.

Release the finger from the clamp.

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.

Right surround speaker (RS)

Left surround speaker (LS)

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).

• 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 16 to 19.

NOTE

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

Connecting video components

Y PBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

VIDEO

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

DVR

OUT (REC)

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

AUDIO

Å ı

‰ Ï Ì

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 S-

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

video cable (not supplied) or component video cable (not supplied). By using these terminals, you can get a better picture quality in the order:

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

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

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.

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.

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.

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its stereo output jacks:

Red

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

White

Getting started

Green Blue

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTE

When connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (DVD VIDEO) correctly for AV COMPU LINK remote control system. See page 21 for details.

Red

DVD recorder or DVD player

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

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

input

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

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

SURR-LSURR-RCENTERSUBWOOFER

DVD MULTI IN

Y PBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

VIDEO

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

DVR

OUT (REC)

VCR

OUT

(REC)

DVR

OUT (REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

AUDIO

Åı

Ç Î ‰

ÓÈÔ

7 Connecting a DVD recorder or DVD player with its analog discrete output jacks (DVD MULTI IN):

This connection is the best connection method for enjoying DVD Audio sounds. When a DVD Audio disc is played back, the original highquality sounds can be reproduced only using this connection.

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

Red

White

Stereo audio cable

White

(not supplied)

Getting started

Green Blue Red

Red

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

White

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Red

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder or DVD player

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTE

Å To subwoofer output ı To left/right surround channel audio output Ç To center channel audio output Î To left/right front channel audio output ‰ Only for DVD recorder: To left/right front channel

audio input

Ï Only for DVD recorder: To composite video input Ì To composite video output Ó To S-video output È Only for DVD recorder: To S-video input Ô To component video output

• Connect Y, P

About “DVD MULTI”

When you select “DVD MULTI” as the source (see page 12), you can enjoy analog discrete output sound (5.1-channel reproduction) from the connected component.

• You may need to select analog discrete output mode on the component.

NOTES

• When using the headphones, you can listen to the front channel sounds (left and right) only. 3D HEADPHONE mode (see pages 28 and 29) is not available.

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source— “DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” and “DBS” (see page 14).

• Surround/DSP modes (see pages 27 to 31) are not available for “DVD MULTI.”

B, and PR correctly.

7 Connecting a VCR

Y P

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

DBS

VCR

OUT

(REC)IN(PLAY)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

VCR

DBS

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVR/DVD

IN (PLAY)

Åı

‰

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

Red

White

Red

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

VCR

Composite video cable (not supplied)

Green Blue Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

NOTE

When connecting a VCR to the component video input jacks, make the component video input setting (VCR VIDEO) correctly for AV COMPU LINK remote control system. See page 21 for details.

S-video cable (not supplied)

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

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

Getting started

7 Connecting a DBS tuner

VCR

DBS

(PLAY)

DBS

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

(PLAY)

ıÇ

DBS

MONITOR

OUT

Y PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/DVD

VCR

DBS

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

‰Î

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

White

(not supplied)

Red

DBS tuner

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

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

Stereo audio cable

Getting started

Ç To S-video output

7 Connecting a TV

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

Red

Green Blue

White

Stereo audio cable

White

Red

(not supplied)

Composite video cable (not supplied)

S-video cable (not supplied)

Red

Component video cable (not supplied)

IMPORTANT:

Audio signals come out through the MONITOR OUT (L/R) jacks ONLY when TV Direct is in use (see page 14). Connect these jacks to the audio input jacks corresponding to the video connection; otherwise, no sound comes out of the TV speaker when TV Direct is in use.

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

• Connect Y, P

B, and PR correctly.

Digital connection

DIGITAL IN

2(DBS)3(VCR) 1(DVR/DVD)

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL OUT

This receiver is equipped with three DIGITAL IN terminals—one digital coaxial terminal and two digital optical terminals—and one DIGITAL OUT terminal. To reproduce the digital sound, use the digital connection in addition to the analog connection methods described on pages 7 to 10.

Digital coaxial cable (supplied: 1 cable)

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

Turn off all components before making connections.

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

7 Digital input terminals

7 Digital output terminal

You can connect any digital componens which have an optical digital input terminal.

Connecting digital recording equipment to the DIGITAL OUT terminal enables you to perform digital-to-digital recording.

NOTE

The digital signal format transmitted through the DIGITAL OUT terminal is the same as that of the input signal. For example, when the DTS signals are input, the DTS signals are transmitted.

When the component has a digital coaxial output terminal, connect it to the 1(DVR/DVD) terminal, using a digital coaxial cable (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).

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 IN1/2/3” on page 21.

• 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 10.

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 plug in before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear of the receiver and all connection procedures are complete.

• 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.

• If the wall outlet does not match the AC plug, use the supplied

AC plug adaptor.

Getting started

Basic operations

1 2 3

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

C R DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP

MHz

kHz

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

C R DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP

MHz

kHz

DVR/DVD (DGT)

DVD MULTI VCR (DIGITAL)

DBS (DIGITAL)

TV (DIGITAL)

(Back to the beginning)

Source lamps

When operating the receiver using the remote control, 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 lamp corresponding to the selected source lights in red.

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

DVD MULTI: Select the DVD player using the analog

discrete output mode (5.1-channel

reproduction). DVR/DVD (DGT)*: Select the DVD recorder or DVD player. VCR (DIGITAL)*: Select the VCR. DBS (DIGITAL)*: Select the DBS tuner. TV (DIGITAL)*: Select the TV. FM: Select an FM broadcast. AM: Select an AM broadcast.

Basic operations

Turn on the power

Press STANDBY/ON (or 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.

To turn off the power (into standby)

Press STANDBY/ON (or 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.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons.

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

* Selecting the analog or digital input mode

For a component you have connected using both the analog connection and the digital connection methods (see pages 7 to 11), 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 IN1/2/3” on page 21.)

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”). This setting is memorized for each source.

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

automatically detects the incoming signal format, then the digital signal format indicator (LPCM, DOLBY D, DTS, or DTS 96/24) for the detected signal lights up.

ANALOG: Select for the analog input mode.

Initial setting: ANALOG

NOTE

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

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(Back to the beginning)

Adjust the volume

Selecting the digital decode mode

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 HP (headphone) indicator lights up on the display.

• You can also enjoy the Surround/DSP mode through the headphones—3D HEADPHONE mode. For details, see pages 28 and 29.

• 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.

If the following symptoms occur while playing Dolby Digital or DTS software with “DGTL AUTO” selected (see page 12), 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 SOUND, then press DECODE to select “DGTL D.D.” or “DGTL DTS.”

• Each time you press DECODE, the digital decode mode changes as follows:

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

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

NOTES

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

• 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; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you intend.

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

LPCM: Lights up when Linear PCM signal comes in.

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

• Flashes when “DGTL D.D.” is selected for any software other than Dolby Digital.

DTS: • Lights up when conventional DTS signal comes

in.

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

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

Basic operations

NOTE

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

When operating the receiver

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using the remote control, set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Adjusting the subwoofer audio position

Basic operations

If the subwoofer sound is much reinforced for stereo sound compared to the sound reproduced with multi-channel, set the subwoofer audio position. The subwoofer output level is automatically decreased by the selected value when you are listening in stereo. The AUDIO P. indicator lights up when this function is activated.

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

From the remote control ONLY:

Press SOUND, then press A.POSITION repeatedly.

• Each time you press A.POSITION, the subwoofer audio position level changes as follows:

AUDIO P. indicator

Activating TV Direct

TV Direct enables you to use this receiver as an AV selector

while the receiver is turned off.

When TV Direct is activated, the pictures and sounds go from the video components such as DVD player to the TV through this receiver. Thus, you can use the video components and the TV as if they were connected directly.

• This function takes effect for the following sources—DVR/DVD, VCR, and DBS.

To activate (or deactivate) TV Direct, follow the procedure below:

Press TV DIRECT.

All the indications disappear, then the source lamp of the current source lights in green.

Turn on the video component and TV.

Select the target video component.

On the front panel:

Turn SOURCE SELECTOR until one of the source lamps—DVR/DVD, VCR, or DBS—lights in green.

From the remote control:

Press one of the source selecting buttons— DVR/DVD, VCR, or DBS.

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

To cancel TV Direct and turn off the receiver, press

STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or AUDIO on the remote control). The receiver is turned off and the standby lamp lights up.

To cancel TV Direct and turn on the receiver, press TV DIRECT again. The receiver is turned on and the source lamp currently selected lights in red.

NOTES

• When TV Direct is activated, you cannot enjoy any of the sound

effects the receiver produces, and cannot use the speakers connected to the receiver.

• When TV Direct is activated while “DVD MULTI,” “FM,” or “AM” is

selected as the source, the source changes to the last selected source—“DVR/DVD,” “VCR,” or “DBS.”

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 minimum 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.

To adjust the subwoofer output level, see page 23.

• This function is not available when the Surround/DSP mode is activated or “DVD MULTI” is selected.

• 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; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you intend.

Turning off the sounds temporarily

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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

You can dim the display—Dimmer.

From the remote control ONLY:

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

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

DIMMER 1: Dims the display slightly.

Dims the blue illumination slightly.

DIMMER 2: Dims the display more than DIMMER 1.

Dims the blue illumination slightly (same as DIMMER 1).

DIMMER 3: Turns off the display and blue illumination.

(Temporarily canceled when you operate the receiver.*)

DIMMER OFF: Cancels the Dimmer (normal display).

* Except when activating or deactivating TV Direct.

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, or – You activate TV Direct.

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)

• Subwoofer audio position (see page 14)

• Speaker output level (see page 23)

• Subwoofer phase (see page 24)

• Digital equalization pattern (see page 24)

• Bass boost (see page 24)

• Input attenuator mode (see page 24)

• Surround/DSP mode selection (see pages 30 and 31)

NOTE

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

Signal and speaker indicators on the display

Signal indicators Speaker indicators

Basic operations

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.

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.

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.

SLEEP indicator

SB: Lights up when the surround back channel signal

comes in.

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

* When monaural surround signal comes in, only “S” lights up.

NOTE

When “DVD MULTI” is selected as the source, all the signal indicators except “SB” light up.

The speaker indicators light up as follows:

• The subwoofer indicator (

) lights up when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR :YES.” For details, see page 18.

• 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.

Basic settings

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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 16 to 21, how to set speakers and other basic items of the receiver are explained.

Setting the speaker information automatically—Smart Surround Setup

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect for the Surround/DSP modes. By using Smart Surround Setup, the following are automatically calculated by one simple action—clapping hands.

• Speaker distance (compared to that of the closest speaker)

• Speaker output level (except the subwoofer)

NOTES

• To set the speaker information effectively using Smart Surround Setup, unplug the power cords of all the components connected to this receiver and the subwoofer which may cause noise.

• Before star ting Smart Surround Setup, set the speaker

Basic settings

information correctly (SML, LRG, or NO) according to your speakers except the subwoofer (see page 18).

• When the setting is made by Smart Surround Setup, the speaker distance and output level you have set before will be inactive.

• If you have turned off the display, cancel the Dimmer (see page

15); otherwise, you cannot see the information on the display during Smart Surround Setup.

• Smar t Surround Setup will not be done correctly if you or other object blocks the sound.

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

From the remote control ONLY:

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

Press and hold SMART SURROUND SETUP until “SETTING UP” flashes on the display.

Confirm that “SETTING UP” stops flashing, then clap your hands over your head once while “SETTING UP” still remains on the display.

The receiver starts detecting the level of the sound coming through each speakers (except the subwoofer).

When your clapping sound is detected successfully,

“SUCCESSFUL” appears on the display, then the values set are shown as follows: Ex.:

Then the receiver returns to normal operation mode.

*1 Standard channel (the closest speaker).

This speaker position now works as the reference position (“0m/ft”) and other speakers’ distance is shown by the difference with this reference speaker position.

*2 L: Left front speaker

R: Right front speaker C: Center speaker LS: Left surround speaker RS: Right surround speaker SB: Surround back speaker

*3 Difference of each speaker position in distance (in

meters or feet).

*4 Each speaker’s output level (–6 to +6).

Take your position where you listen to the sound.

• Make sure speaker cables are connected firmly.

When your clapping sound is not detected correctly,

“SETTING UP” appears again after one of the following messages. In this case, repeat step 3.

SILENT: • The receiver detects sound from only the left

and right front speakers.

• The receiver detects no sound from the front speakers and detects sound from at least one of the other speakers.

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

speakers for about 15 seconds.

FAILED: The receiver cannot detect sound from the left or

right front speaker.

In the following cases, set the speakers manually.

• When the receiver detects the sound but as “SILENT” twice in succession.

The setting is made. (The distance of the speakers from which sound has not been detected is set to “+9.0m (+30ft).”) The receiver exits from Smart Surround Setup.

• When the receiver fails to detect the sound three times.

“MANUAL” appears on the display. The receiver exits from Smart Surround Setup.

To cancel Smart Surround Setup, press SMART SURROUND SETUP while “SETTING UP” flashes on the display.

• No other operations can be accepted after “SETTING UP” stops flashing. Complete the Smart Surround Setup.

To check the setting made by Smart Surround Setup, press SMART SURROUND SETUP while the receiver is in normal operation mode. The setting values appear one after another (see page 16).

• If you have changed speaker distance and/or output level manually after using Smart Surround Setup, “MANUAL” appears.

• If you have not used Smart Surround Setup, “NO S.S.S.” appears.

NOTES

• The speaker distance and output level manually set will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup in the following cases:

– When you change one of the speaker distance (see page 19). – When you change one of the speaker output level (see page

23).

– When you change one of the speaker size either from “NO” to

“SML” or “LRG,” or from “SML” or ”LRG” to “NO” (see page 18).

• When you want to adjust the speaker distance and output level

manually, see pages 19 and 23.

• Do not clap your hands so hard that it may hurt your hands.

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.

Items To do

SUBWOOFER Register your subwoofer. (18)

FRONT SPK Register your front speaker size. (18)

CENTER SPK Register your center speaker size. (18)

SURRND SPK Register your surround speaker size. (18)

S BACK SPK Register your surround back speaker size.

(18)

DIST UNIT Select the measuring unit for the speaker

distance. (19)

FRNT L DIST* Register the distance from the left front

speaker to your listening point. (19)

FRNT R DIST* Register the distance from the right front

speaker to your listening point. (19)

CENTER DIST* Register the distance from the center speaker

to your listening point. (19)

SURR L DIST* Register the distance from the left surround

speaker to your listening point. (19)

SURR R DIST* Register the distance from the right surround

speaker to your listening point. (19)

S BACK DIST* Register the distance from the surround back

speaker to your listening point. (19)

SUBWFR OUT Select sounds emitted from the subwoofer.

(19)

EX/ES Select the EX/ES reproduction mode. (20)

DUAL MONO Select the Dual Mono sound channel. (20)

CROSS OVER Select the cutoff frequency to the subwoofer.

(19)

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

MIDNIGHT M. Reproduce a powerful sound at night. (20)

DIGITAL IN1 Select the component connected to the digital

coaxial terminal—1(DVR/DVD). (21)

DIGITAL IN2 Select the component connected to the digital

optical terminal—2(DBS). (21)

DIGITAL IN3 Select the component connected to the digital

optical terminal—3(VCR). (21)

AUTO SURRND Select Auto Surround mode. (21)

DVD VIDEO Select the type of video terminal used for the

DVD recorder or DVD player. (21)

VCR VIDEO Select the type of video terminal used for the

VCR. (21)

Basic settings

* If you have used Smart Surround Setup on page 16, these

settings are not required.

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Operating procedure

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DIST UNIT

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DBS

VCR

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

Setting subwoofer information—SUBWOOFER

Each time the receiver turns on, the receiver detects the subwoofer connection and automatically changes the setting of the subwoofer. When you want to change the setting manually, select either one below.

SUBWFR :YES Select when you have connected a subwoofer.

The subwoofer indicator ( display. You can adjust the subwoofer output level (see page 23).

SUBWFR : NO Select when you have disconnected a subwoofer.

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

NOTE

You need to change the setting each time you turn on the receiver if you want to change the subwoofer information set automatically.

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

) lights up on the

Basic settings

Press SET.

The current setting of the selected item appears.

Turn MULTI JOG to select the appropriate setting.

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: SML for all speakers*

* When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR : NO,” the front

speaker size is fixed to “LRG” (and you cannot select “SML”).

NOTES

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

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

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

• If you change one of the speaker size either from “NO” to “SML”

or “LRG,” or from “SML” or “LRG” to “NO,” the distance and output level manually set will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.

Your setting is stored.

Press SET.

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

Setting the speaker distance

2.1 m (7 ft)

2.4 m (8 ft)

2.7 m (9 ft)

3.0 m

(10 ft)

3.3 m

(11 ft)

The distance from your listening point to the speakers is one of the important elements to obtain the best possible sound effect from the Surround/DSP modes. By referring to the speaker distance, the receiver automatically sets the delay time of the sound through each speaker so that sounds through all the speakers can reach you at the same time.

7 Measuring unit—DIST UNIT

Select which measuring unit you use.

UNIT :meter Select to set the distance in meters.

UNIT : feet Select to set the distance in feet.

Initial setting: UNIT :meter

7 Speaker distance—

FRNT L DIST (for the left front speaker), FRNT 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 DIST (for the surround back speaker)

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

(1 ft to 30 ft in 1 ft intervals)

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

• If you have used Smart Surround Setup on page 16, this setting is not required.

Setting bass sound

Setting subwoofer output—SUBWFR OUT

You can select the type of the signal which can be transmitted through the subwoofer. In other words, you can determine whether or not the bass elements of the front speaker channels are transmitted through the subwoofer regardless of the front speaker size setting (either “SML” or “LRG”).

SW: LFE Select to emit only the LFE signals (while

playing Dolby Digital and DTS software) or the bass elements of the “SML (small)” front speakers (while playing any source other than above).

SW:LFE+MAIN Select to always emit the bass elements of

the front speaker channels (MAIN). While playing Dolby Digital and DTS software, the bass elements and the LFE signals are both emitted.

Initial setting: SW: LFE

NOTE

When “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR : NO” (see page 18), this function is not available.

Setting the crossover frequency—CROSS OVER

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

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

Basic settings

In this case, set the distance as follows: Left front speaker (L): “FL D : 3.0m (10ft)” Right front speaker (R): “FR D : 3.0m (10ft)” Center speaker (C): “C D : 3.0m (10ft)” Left surround speaker (LS): “LS D : 2.7m (9ft)” Right surround speaker (RS): “RS D : 2.7m (9ft)” Surround back speaker (SB): “SB D : 2.4m (8ft)”

NOTES

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

• If you change one of these settings manually, the distance and output level manually set will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.

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:150Hz

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.

LFE : 0dB Normally select this.

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

Initial setting: LFE : 0dB

Activating the EX/ES setting—EX/ES

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

Depending on this setting, available Surround modes for digital multi-channel software vary—EX/ES (6.1-channel) reproduction or 5.1-channel reproduction. Select an appropriate setting for your enjoyment.

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

• To activate the Surround mode, see page 31.

EX/ES :AUTO According to the incoming signal, an appropriate

Surround mode is applied.

• For Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software, EX/ES (6.1-channel) reproduction is applied*.

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

EX/ES : ON Select to apply EX/ES (6.1-channel)

reproduction to both 5.1-channel and 6.1channel encoded software.

EX/ES : OFF Select to cancel the EX/ES (6.1-channel)

reproduction.

Initial setting: EX/ES :AUTO

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

reproduction (“DOLBY D”) may be applied even though you have selected 6.1-channel reproduction to apply.

Selecting the main or sub channel —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.

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:

From the remote control:

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

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

Basic settings

NOTES

• When “SURRND SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 18), this function is not available.

• When “S BACK SPK” is set to “NO” (see page 18), the Virtual Surround Back (see page 30) is applied for EX/ES (6.1-channel) reproduction.

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.

Using the Midnight mode —MIDNIGHT M.

You can enjoy a powerful sound at night using the Midnight mode.

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

full dynamic range. (No effect applied.)

NIGHT : 1 Select when you want to reduce the dynamic

range a little.

NIGHT : 2 Select when you want to apply the compression

effect fully (useful at night).

Initial setting: NIGHT :OFF

From the remote control:

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Press SOUND, then press MIDNIGHT repeatedly to select either one of the above.

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; otherwise, the remote control may not work as you intend.

Setting the digital input (DIGITAL IN)

DVR/DVD

DIGITAL IN1 DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN2

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

DIGITAL IN3

DVR/DVD

DBS VCR TV

terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3

When you use the digital input terminals, register what components are connected to which terminals—DIGITAL IN1/2/3 (see page 11) so that the correct source name will appear when you select the digital source. Select one of the following components for each terminal:

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

DBS For the DBS tuner.

VCR For the VCR.

TV For the TV.

Initial setting: DVR/DVD (for “DIGITAL IN1”)

DBS (for “DIGITAL IN2”) VCR (for “DIGITAL IN3”)

NOTES

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

“DIGITAL IN1” > “DIGITAL IN2” > “DIGITAL IN3.”

Ex.: When “DIGITAL IN1” is set to “DVR/DVD.”

NOTES

• This function does not take effect in the following cases: – While playing an analog source, – While selecting any of DSP modes (see page 29), or one of

the fixed digital decode mode—“DGTL D.D.” or “DGTL DTS” (see page 13), and

– While listening with the headphones.

• 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 select “AUTO SR: ON” again.

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

When you use the component video inputs for connecting the DVD recorder (or DVD player) or VCR, register the type of video input jacks. If you have not selected appropriate video input jacks, the AV COMPU LINK remote control system cannot operate properly (see page 32).

For “DIGITAL IN2,” “DBS,” “VCR,” and “TV” are selectable.

• In this case, “VCR” is selected.

For “DIGITAL IN3,” “DBS” and “TV” are selectable.

: Selectable : Not selectable

• Setting “DIGITAL IN1” affects “DIGITAL IN2” and “DIGITAL IN3” settings. When you have changed “DIGITAL IN1,” confirm the components assigned to “DIGITAL IN2” and “DIGITAL IN3.”

Setting Auto Surround—AUTO SURRND

You can enjoy the Surround mode simply by selecting the source (with digital input selected for that source).

• Auto Surround also works when the input mode changes from analog to digital.

• For details about the Surround/DSP modes, see pages 27 to 29.

Select “AUTO SR: ON” when activating Auto Surround.

AUTO SR: ON

The AUTO SR indicator lights up on the display.

• If a multi-channel signal comes in, an appropriate Surround mode will be turned on.

• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal with surround signal comes in, “PLII MOVIE” or

“NEO:6CINEMA” will be selected.

• If a Dolby Digital 2-channel or DTS 2-channel signal

without surround signal comes in, “SURRND OFF (stereo)” will be selected.

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

AUTO SR:OFF

Select to deactivate Auto Surround.

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

DVD : S/C Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or

DVD player) to the composite video or S-video input jacks.

DVD :COMPNT Select when connecting the DVD recorder (or

DVD player) to the component video input jacks.

Initial setting: DVD : S/C

For the VCR (VCR VIDEO):

VCR : S/C Select when connecting the VCR to the

composite video or S-video input jacks.

VCR :COMPNT Select when connecting the VCR to the

component video input jacks.

Initial setting: VCR : S/C

Basic settings

Initial setting: AUTO SR:OFF

Sound adjustments

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

C R DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP MHz kHz

SUBWFR LVL

FRONT L LVL

SURR L LVL S BACK LVL

SURR R LVL

(Back to the beginning)

FRONT R LVL

CENTER LVL

PANORAMA

EFFECT

CENTER TONE

SBWFR PHASE

D EQ 63Hz

BASS BOOST

INPUT ATT

D EQ 250Hz

D EQ 1kHz

CENTER GAIN

D EQ 4kHz

D EQ 16kHz

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

C R DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP MHz kHz

EQ LPCM L

LS SB RS

S . WFR

PL NEO : 6 DSP 3D

LFE

C R DOLBY D DTS AAC 96 / 24

AUTO SR

C.TONE VIRTUAL SB AUDIO P. BASS TA NEWS INFO RDS TUNED ST SLEEP

AUTO MUTING AUTO MODE

ATT HP MHz kHz

–10

0 +10

2, 4

3, 5

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

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.

Ex.: When adjusting subwoofer output level.

Basic adjustment 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.

Items To do

SUBWFR LVL Adjust the subwoofer output level. (23)

FRONT L LVL* Adjust the left front speaker output level.

(23)

FRONT R LVL* Adjust the right front speaker output level.

(23)

CENTER LVL* Adjust the center speaker output level. (23)

SURR L LVL* Adjust the left surround speaker output level.

(23)

SURR R LVL* Adjust the right surround speaker output

level. (23)

S BACK LVL* Adjust the surround back speaker output

level. (23)

Sound adjustments

EFFECT Adjust the effect level. (23)

PANORAMA Add “wraparound” sound effect with side-

wall image. (23)

BASS BOOST Boost the bass level. (24)

INPUT ATT Attenuate the input level of analog source.

(24)

CENTER TONE Make the center tone soft or sharp. (23)

D EQ 63Hz Adjust the equalization pattern of each D EQ 250Hz band. (24) D EQ 1kHz D EQ 4kHz D EQ 16kHz

CENTER GAIN Adjust the sound localization of the center

channel. (24)

SBWFR PHASE Select the subwoofer sound phase. (24)

* If you have used Smart Surround Setup on page 16, these

settings are not required.

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.

You can also use the remote control for sound adjustment except for the following items: “PANORAMA,” “INPUT ATT,” “CENTER GAIN,” and “SBWFR PHASE.”

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

1, 3

Adjusting speaker output level

• 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 LVL (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 18), the output level for the corresponding speaker is not adjustable.

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

• If you change one of these settings (except the subwoofer output level) manually, the distance and output level set manually will be applied instead of those set by using Smart Surround Setup.

From the remote control:

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Press TEST TONE to check the speakers’ output balance.

“TEST L” starts flashing on the display, and a test tone comes out of the speakers in the following order:

Adjust the speaker output levels.

• If no adjustment is made for about one minute, the test tone will stop.

To adjust the left front speaker level (L), press

FRONT L +/–.

To adjust the right front speaker level (R), press

FRONT R +/–.

To adjust the center speaker level (C), press

CENTER +/–.

To adjust the left surround speaker level (LS), press

SURR L +/–.

To adjust the right surround speaker level (RS), press

SURR R +/–.

To adjust the surround back speaker level (SB), press

S.BACK +/–.

To adjust the subwoofer level (SW), press SUBWFR +/–.

Press TEST TONE again to stop the test tone.

NOTES

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

• No test tone comes out of the speakers for which the speaker setting is set to “NO” (see page 18).

• No test tone is available when the headphone is in use or “DVD MULTI” is selected.

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 ST.) 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.”

Adjusting the panorama control for Pro Logic II Music—PANORAMA

This setting is available only when Pro Logic II Music is in use. To activate 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.

PANORAMAOFF Select to listen to originally recorded sound.

Initial setting: PANORAMAOFF

Adjusting the center tone—CENTER TONE

This setting is available when one of the Surround/DSP modes is in use.

• If you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NO” (see page 18), the center tone is not adjustable.

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

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

Initial setting: CNT TONE 3

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

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

From the remote control:

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

To adjust the effect level:

Press SOUND, then press EFFECT repeatedly.

To adjust the center tone:

Press SOUND, then press C.TONE repeatedly.

NOTE

Sound adjustments

Adjusting the sound localization of the center

channel—CENTER GAIN

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

• If you have set “CENTER SPK” to “NO” (see page 18), the center gain is not adjustable.

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

• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

Adjustable range: 0 to 0.5 (in 0.1 step intervals)

Initial setting: C GAIN 0.2

As the number increases, the center channel will be localized clearly. Normally, select “0.2.”

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.

B.BOOST ON Select to boost the bass level.

The BASS indicator lights up on the display.

B.BOOST OFF Select to deactivate the Bass Boost.

Initial setting: B.BOOST OFF

NOTE

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

Selecting the subwoofer sound phase—SBWFR PHASE

You can change the subwoofer sound phase to your preference.

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

• You cannot use the remote control for this setting.

PHASE NORM. Normally select this.

PHASE REV. Select this when you feel the bass sound is

better with this mode rather than with “PHASE NORM.”

Initial setting: PHASE NORM.

NOTE

This function takes effect only when “SUBWOOFER” is set to “SUBWFR :YES” (see page 18).

Adjusting the equalization patterns— 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 EQ indicator lights up on the display.

From the remote control:

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Press SOUND, then press BASS

Sound adjustments

BOOST repeatedly.

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

NOTE

Attenuating the input signal—INPUT 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.

• 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 ATT indicator lights up on the display.

ATT NORMAL Select to deactivate attenuation.

If no adjustment is required, set all the frequency bands to

“0 (dB).”

• The 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.

Set the mode selector to “AUDIO/TV/VCR/DBS.”

Press SOUND.

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

Press EQ LEVEL +/– to adjust the equalization pattern of the selected band.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other bands.

NOTE

Initial setting: ATT NORMAL

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