Onkyo TX-NR636 Advanced Manual

CONTENTS

TX-NR636

AV RECEIVER

Advanced Manual

AM/FM Radio Receiving Function 2

Tuning into a Radio Station 2 Presetting an AM/FM Radio Station 2 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 3

Playing Content from a USB Storage Device 4 Listening to Internet Radio 5

About Internet Radio 5 TuneIn 5 Pandora®–Getting Started (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only) 6 SiriusXM Internet Radio (North American only) 7 Slacker Personal Radio (North American only) 8 Registering Other Internet Radios 9

DLNA Music Streaming 11

About DLNA 11 Configuring the Windows Media Player 11 DLNA Playback 11 Controlling Remote Playback from a PC 12

Music Streaming from a Shared Folder 13

About Shared Folder 13 Setting PC 13 Playing from a Shared Folder 13

Using Remote Controller for Playing Music Files 15

About the Remote Controller 15 Remote Controller Buttons 15 Icons Displayed during Playback 15

Using the Listening Modes 16

Selecting Listening Mode 16 Contents of Listening Modes 17 Checking the Input Format 19

Advanced Settings 20

How to Set 20

1.Input/Output Assign 21

2.Speaker Setup 24

3.Audio Adjust 27

4.Source Setup 29

5.Listening Mode Preset 32

6.Miscellaneous 33

7.Hardware Setup 33

8.Remote Controller Setup 39

9.Lock Setup 39

Operating Other Components Using Remote Controller 40

Functions of REMOTE MODE Buttons 40 Programming Remote Control Codes 40

TV operation 42 Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player/DVD recorder operation 42 VCR/PVR operation 43 Satellite receiver / Cable receiver operation 43 CD player operation 44 Cassette tape deck operation 44 To operate CEC-compatible components 44

Advanced Speaker Connection 45

Bi-Amping 45

Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components 46

About RI Function 46 RI Connection and Setting 46 iPod/iPhone Operation 47

Firmware Update 48

About Firmware Update 48 Updating the Firmware via Network 48 Updating the Firmware via USB 49

Troubleshooting 51 Reference Information 58

AM/FM Radio Receiving Function

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Tuning into stations manually

Press TUNER on the main unit several times to select

either "AM" or "FM".

Press D.TUN.

AM/FM Radio Receiving Function

Tuning into a Radio Station

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Tuning into stations automatically

Press TUNER on the main unit several times to select

either "AM" or "FM".

Press TUNING MODE so that the "AUTO" indicator on

the display lights.

Press TUNING to start Auto tuning.

• Searching automatically stops when a station is found. When tuned into a radio station, the " TUNED " indicator on the display lights. When tuned into an FM radio station, the "FM STEREO" indicator lights.

• No sound is output while the " TUNED " indicator is off.

When the signal from an FM radio station is weak: Radio wave may be weak depending on the building structure and environmental conditions. In that case, manually tune into the radio station of your choice by referring to the next section.

Press TUNING MODE so that the "AUTO" indicator on

the display goes off.

Press TUNING to select the desired radio station.

• The frequency changes by 1 step each time you press the button. The frequency changes continuously if the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Tune by looking at the display.

To return the indicator to "AUTO": Press TUNING MODE again on the main unit. The unit automatically tunes into an FM station. Normally, leave the indicator in "AUTO".

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Tuning into stations by frequency

It allows you to directly enter the frequency of the radio station you want to listen to.

Press TUNER on the remote controller several times to

select either "AM" or "FM".

Using the number buttons, enter the frequency of the

radio station within 8 seconds.

• To enter 87.5 (FM), for example, press 8, 7, 5, or 8, 7, 5, 0. If you entered a wrong number, you can enter a correct one after 8 seconds.

Presetting an AM/FM Radio Station

It allows you to register up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. Registering radio stations in advance allows you to tune into your radio station of choice directly.

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Registering a Station

Tune into the AM/FM radio station you want to register.

Press MEMORY on the unit so that the preset number

on the display flashes.

Repeatedly press PRESET to select a number

between 1 and 40 while the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds).

Press MEMORY again to register the station.

• When registering, the preset number stops flashing.

• Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM

radio stations.

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Selecting a Preset Radio Station

Press CH +/- on the remote controller to select a preset

number.

• Alternatively you can press PRESET on the main unit. You can also select by directly entering the preset number with the number buttons on the remote controller.

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Deleting a Preset Radio Station

Press CH +/- on the remote controller to select the

preset number to delete.

Press and hold MEMORY on the main unit and press

TUNING MODE to delete the preset number.

• When deleting, the number on the display goes off.

Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.

• RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

• In some cases, the text information appeared on the display is not identical to the content transmitted by the RDS station. Furthermore, unexpected characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. However, this is not a malfunction.

• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, the RDS data may be displayed continuously or not at all.

PS (Program Service): Tuning into a radio station distributing Program Service information displays the radio station name. Pressing DISPLAY displays the frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text): Tuning into a radio station transmitting Radio Text information displays text on the display of the unit.

PTY (Program Type): Allows you to search for RDS stations by program type.

TP (Traffic Program): Allows you to search for radio stations transmitting traffic information.

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Displaying Radio Text (RT)

Press RT/PTY/TP on the main unit once.

• The Radio Text (RT) is displayed scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed when no text information is available.

AM/FM Radio Receiving Function

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Searching by Type (PTY)

Press RT/PTY/TP on the main unit twice.

• The current program type appears on the display.

Press PRESET to select the type of program to

search for.

• The following RDS station types are displayed: None News (News reports) Affairs (Current affairs) Info (Information) Sport Educate (Education) Drama Culture Science (Science and technology) Varied Pop M (Pop music) Rock M (Rock music) Easy M (Middle of the road music) Light M (Light classics) Classics (Serious classics) Other M (Other music) Weather Finance Children (Children’s programmes) Social (Social affairs) Religion Phone In Trave l Leisure Jazz (Jazz music) Country (Country music) Nation M (National music) Oldies (Oldies music)

Folk M (Folk music) Document (Documentary)

Press ENTER to search the radio stations of the

selected type.

When the desired radio station is found, the station

name on the display flashes. Then, press ENTER again.

• If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed.

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Listening to Traffic Information (TP)

Press RT/PTY/TP on the main unit thrice.

• When the traffic information is transmitted from the radio station you selected, "[TP]" is displayed. "TP" only is displayed if no traffic information is available.

Press ENTER to search a radio station distributing traffic

information.

AM/FM Radio Receiving Function / Playing Content from a USB Storage Device

Playing Content from a USB

Storage Device

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Operation: You can set up by viewing the guidance displayed on the TV screen. To display the guidance, you need to make HDMI connection between the unit and TV. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

• Do not unplug the USB storage device while "Connecting..." is appeared on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.

Press ENTER.

• The list of folders and music files on the USB storage device is displayed on the screen, select the folder with the cursors and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

With the cursors, select the music file to play, and then

press ENTER or to start playback.

When such a radio station is found, the indication on the

display flashes. Then, press ENTER again.

• "Not Found" is displayed if no radio station distributing traffic information is found.

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Playing Back

Press USB on the remote controller to select "USB".

Plug your USB storage device with the music files into

the USB port of the unit so that "USB" lights on the display.

• If the "USB" indicator flashes, check whether the USB storage device is plugged in properly.

Listening to Internet Radio

About Internet Radio

Internet radio, also called net radio, web radio or streaming radio, is an audio service accessible at the websites of service providers who distribute music and audio programs in digital format. There are numerous websites all over the world, from terrestrial station, special station to personal website that provide such a service. The unit comes preset with Internet radio stations () such as TuneIn for you to enjoy these services, just by connecting the unit to the Internet.

½Network services or contents may become unavailable if the service

provider terminates its service.

TuneIn

With more than 70,000 radio stations and 2 million ondemand programs registered, TuneIn is a service where you can enjoy music, sports and news from all over the world.

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Playing Back

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display.

• Alternatively you can press Home and select

"Network Service" in the Home menu.

Listening to Internet Radio

With the cursors, select a radio station or program and

press ENTER to start playing.

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Regarding the TuneIn Menu

To display the TuneIn menu, press MENU while playing a radio station, or select "Go to Menu" and press ENTER. Selecting the corresponding menu item with the cursors and pressing ENTER allows you to perform the following operations:

Add to My Presets: Registers radio stations and programs in your "My Presets" within TuneIn. This allows you to play registered radio stations and programs with a simple operation. ("My Presets" is not displayed if it is empty.)

Remove from My Presets: Deletes a radio station or program from your "My Presets" within TuneIn.

Report a problem: Reports a problem or interactively solves a problem related to TuneIn.

View Schedule: Displays the radio station or program schedule.

Clear recents: Clears all radio stations and programs from the "Recents" within TuneIn. (This menu is displayed only when a radio station or program inside the "Recents" is being played.)

Add to My Favorites: Registers radio stations and programs in "My Favorites" of "Network Service". This allows you to play registered radio stations and programs with a simple operation.

With the cursors, select "TuneIn", and then press

ENTER to display TuneIn top screen.

Listening to Internet Radio

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Regarding the TuneIn Account

Creating an account on the TuneIn website (tunein.com) and logging in it from the unit allows you to automatically add radio stations and programs to your "My Presets" on the unit as you save them on the website . To display a radio station registered in "My Presets", you must log into TuneIn from the unit. To log in, select "Login" "I have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn" top list on the unit, and then enter your user name and password.

• If you associate the device on My Page within the TuneIn website using the registration code obtained by selecting "Login" - "Login with a registration code" on the unit, you can log in without entering the user name and password.

Pandora®–Getting Started (U.S., Australia and New Zealand only)

Pandora is a free, personalized Internet radio service that plays the music you know and helps you discover music you’ll love.

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Playing Back

Press NET on the remote controller. The NET TOP

screen displays and the "NET" indicator on the unit’s display lights. To display the NET TOP screen, you can alternatively press HOME, select "Network Service" on the displayed Home menu, and then press ENTER.

With the cursors on the remote controller, select

"Pandora", and then press ENTER. Use / to select "I have a Pandora Account" or "I’m new

to Pandora" and then press ENTER. If you are new to Pandora select "I’m new to Pandora". You will see an activation code on your TV screen. Please write down this code. Go to an Internet connected computer and point your browser to www. pandora.com/onkyo. Enter your activation code and then follow the instructions to create your Pandora account and your personalized Pandora stations. You can create your stations by entering your favorite tracks and artists when prompted. After you have created your account and stations you can return to your Onkyo receiver and press enter to begin listening to your personalized Pandora. If you have an existing Pandora account, you can add your Pandora account to your Onkyo receiver by selecting "I have a Pandora Account" and logging in with your email and password.

• If you want to use multiple user accounts, see "Using Multiple Accounts". Login can be made from the "Users" screen.

To play a station, use / to select the station from your

station list, and then press ENTER. Playback starts and the playback screen appears.

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Create a New Station

Enter the name of a track, artist, or genre and Pandora will create a unique radio station for you based on the musical qualities of that track, artist, or genre.

I like this track: Give a track "thumbs-up" and Pandora will play more music like it.

I don’t like this track: Give a track "thumbs-down" and Pandora will ban that track from the current station.

Why is this track playing?: Discover some of the musical attributes that Pandora uses to create your personal radio stations.

I’m tired of this track: If you are tired of a track, you can put the track to sleep and Pandora will not play it for one month.

Create station from this artist: Creates a radio station from this artist.

Create station from this track: Creates a radio station from this track.

Delete this station: This will permanently delete a station from your Pandora account. All of your thumbs feedback will be lost should you choose to re-create the station with the same track or artist.

Rename this station: Lets you rename the current radio station.

Bookmark this artist: Pandora will bookmark your favorite artist for your profile on www.pandora.com.

Bookmark this track: Pandora will bookmark the current track and allow you to buy them all from Amazon or iTunes in one step!

Add to My Favorites: Adds a station to My Favorites list.

PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission.

SiriusXM Internet Radio (North American only)

If you want to listen to the service, you must subscribe. To subscribe go to www.siriusxm.com/internetradio with your computer. When you subscribe, you will be provided with a username and password which has to be entered into the AV receiver. To use SiriusXM Internet Radio, you must have your AV receiver connected to the Internet. Using the remote control, follow these steps:

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Playing Back

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" indicator on the unit’s display lights. To display the NET TOP screen, you can alternatively press HOME, select "Network Service" on the displayed Home menu, and then press ENTER.

With the cursors on the remote controller, select

"SiriusXM Internet Radio", and then press ENTER. Select "Sign In", and then press ENTER. If you have an

existing SIRIUS account, you can sign in by selecting "Sign In". Enter your user name and password in the next keyboard screen, or in Web Setup. If you don’t know your username or password, call Sirius XM at (888) 539-7474 for assistance.

• If you want to use multiple user accounts, see "Using Multiple Accounts". Login can be made from the "Users" screen.

Using the keyboard screen

Use / / / and ENTER to enter your user name

and password. Select "OK".

Press ENTER. The "Confirm your entries" screen

appears. Press ENTER. "Please wait..." appears and then

"SiriusXM Internet Radio" screen appears which displays the category available for selection.

Use / to select the category and then press ENTER.

The channel list screen for the selected category appears. Use / to select the desired channel and then press

ENTER. The playback screen for the selected channel appears and you can listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio. You can control the tracks with the buttons on the remote control. Enabled buttons: , , ,

Listening to Internet Radio

Add to My Favorites: Adds a channel to My Favorites list.

Add to Presets: Adds the currently playing station to presets list.

Delete from Presets: Deletes the currently playing station from presets list.

SiriusXM Internet Radio subscriptions are sold separately and are governed by the Sirius Terms and Conditions (see www.sirius.com). Be sure to read this agreement before you purchase your subscription. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.

Slacker Personal Radio (North American only)

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Playing Back

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" indicator on the unit’s display lights. To display the NET TOP screen, you can alternatively press HOME, select "Network Service" on the displayed Home menu, and then press ENTER.

With the cursors on the remote controller, select

"Slacker Personal Radio", and then press ENTER.

If you do not have an account, create one on the Slacker

website (www.slacker.com) with your computer. If you already have a Slacker account, select "Sign in to your account" and then press ENTER. The keyboard screen appears. You can enter information from the remote control or the keys on the main unit. If there are no mistakes in the information you have

entered, use / / / to select "OK" then press ENTER. An account information confirmation screen appears. If you do not have an account, select "Access without

• If you want to use multiple user accounts, see "Using Multiple Accounts". Login can be made from the "Users" screen.

Use / to select a menu item and then press ENTER.

To sign out, use / to select "Sign out" from this screen and then press ENTER. Use / to select a station and then press ENTER or

to start playback from the station. The playback screen appears. You can control the tracks with the buttons on the

remote control. Enabled buttons: , , ,

Rate Song as Favorite: Stores information to server, making it more likely that the song will be played again.

Ban Song: Stores information to server, making it less likely that the song will be played again.

Ban Artist: Stores information to server, making it less likely that the songs from this artist will be played again.

Mark Favorite: Adds the currently playing station to your favorites.

Unmark Favorite: Deletes the currently playing station from your favorites.

Add song to Library: Adds the currently playing track to your library.

Delete song from Library: Deletes the currently playing track from your library.

Add to My Favorites: Adds a station or song to My Favorites list.

Listening to Internet Radio

Using Multiple Accounts: The AV receiver supports multiple user accounts, which means you can freely switch between several logins. After registering user accounts, login is performed from the "Users" screen. Press MENU while the Users screen is displayed. "Add new user", "Remove this user" menu appear. You can either store a new user account, or delete an existing one.

• Some of the services don’t allow the use of multiple user accounts.

• You can store up to 10 user accounts.

• To switch between accounts you must first log out from

the current account, and log in again on the "Users" screen.

Listening to Internet Radio

Registering Other Internet Radios

To listen to other Internet radio program, register the program in the "My Favorites" list on the NET TOP screen as described below. The unit supports Internet radio stations stored in the following formats: PLS (URL ending in .pls), M3U (URL ending in .m3u) and RSS (URL ending in rss/rdf/ xml).

• You can register up to 40 Internet radio stations.

• Depending on the data type and file format for playback,

you may not be able to play an Internet radio station even when its format is PLS, M3U or Podcast (RSS).

• Available services may vary depending on your area of residence.

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Registering a Station

Before operation: The name and URL of the additional

radio station will be needed for this procedure. Check the specifications before use.

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display.

With the cursors, select "My Favorites", and then press

ENTER to display the "My Favorites" list screen. With the cursors, select a blank area of "My Favorites"

and press MENU to display the menu screen.

With the cursors, select "Create new station", and then

press ENTER to display a keyboard screen. Enter the name and URL of the radio station to add.

• Select "Shift" and press ENTER to toggle between upper and lower case. Select " " or " " and press ENTER to move the cursor to the selected direction. Select "Back Space" and press ENTER to remove a character on the left of the cursor.

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Registering a Station with PC

Before operation: The name and URL of the additional

radio station will be needed for this procedure. Check the specifications before use.

Press RCV on the remote controller.

• Always press RCV first to change the remote controller to RECEIVER mode (the mode to operate this unit) since its mode may be changed to operate another component.

Press HOME to display the Home menu.

With the cursors, select "Setup", and then press ENTER.

With the cursors, select "7.Hardware Setup" - "Network"

- "IP Address" to display the IP address.

• Write down the IP address since you will need it later.

Open the Internet browser on your PC or smartphone

and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field. Information of the unit is displayed on the browser. ("WEB Setup")

• If you are using Internet Explorer, you can also enter the URL by selecting "Open..." on the "File" menu.

Click "My Favorites" tab, then enter the name and URL

of the Internet radio station. Click "Save" to register the entered Internet radio station

in "My Favorites".

To rename the registered radio station: While the radio station is being played or when it is selected from the "My Favorites" list, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select "Rename this station" with the cursors and press ENTER to display the keyboard screen. Rename the station as desired.

• Radio stations can be renamed also from "WEB Setup".

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Playing a Registered Radio Station

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display.

With the cursors, select "My Favorites", and then press

ENTER to display the registered Internet radio stations.

With the cursors, select the radio station to delete and

press MENU to display the menu screen.

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Deleting a Registered Radio Station

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display.

With the cursors, select "My Favorites", and then press

ENTER to display the registered Internet radio stations. With the cursors, select the radio station to delete and

press MENU to display the menu screen.

• You can also display the menu screen by pressing MENU while the radio station is being played.

With the cursors, select "Delete from My Favorites", and

then press ENTER.

• Radio stations can be deleted also from "WEB Setup".

Listening to Internet Radio

DLNA Music Streaming

About DLNA

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) can be referred to as a technology standard or the industry group to develop the technology standard to interconnect and use AV components, PCs and other devices in a home network (more precisely the technology standard is called the DLNA guidelines). The unit allows you to use DLNA to play music files stored on a PC or a hard disk connected to your home network (NAS device). Make sure the unit and PC or NAS device are connected to the same router.

Internet radio

Router

• With Windows Media Player 12 Remote Playback function, you can stream music files stored on your PC to the unit by operating the PC.

Configuring the Windows Media Player

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Windows Media Player 11

Turn on your PC and start Windows Media Player 11.

In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to open a

dialog box. Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click

"OK" to display a list of supported devices. Select this unit, and then click "Allow". The

corresponding icon is checked. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

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Windows Media Player 12

Turn on your PC and start Windows Media Player 12.

Click "Turn on media streaming" to display a list of

players in the network.

• If media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network. Proceed to step 4.

Click "Turn on media streaming". A list of players in the

network is displayed. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check

that it is set to "Allow". Click "OK" to close the dialog.

DLNA Music Streaming

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Playing Back

Start the server (Windows Media Player 11, Windows

Media Player 12, or NAS device) storing the music files to play. Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display. If the "NET" indicator flashes, the unit is not properly connected to the network. When using a wired LAN connection, check the Ethernet cable connection, and when using a wireless LAN connection, check whether the "Wi-Fi" indicator on the left side of the unit stays lit.

NAS

• To play a music file with DLNA, you need a NAS device or the like with DLNA server functions and a DLNA player (software) to stream the music. You can also stream music files using a PC installed with Windows Media Player 11 or 12 as they are equipped with both DLNA server and player functions. To enable streaming, you must first configure the Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12.

DLNA Playback

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Select "DLNA" with the cursors and press ENTER.

With the cursors, select the target server, and then press

ENTER to display a list of items on the selected server.

• Searching does not work in servers that do not support search functions.

• The unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers.

• Contents stored on the server may not be displayed depending on the server sharing settings.

With the cursors, select the music file to play, and then

press ENTER or to start playback.

• If "No Item" is displayed, check whether the network is properly connected.

Controlling Remote Playback from a PC

You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC inside your home network. The unit supports remote playback with Windows Media Player 12. To use the remote playback function with Windows Media Player 12, Windows Media Player 12 must be configured in advance.

• Using a DLNA-compatible controller (such as an Android application), you can select a music file stored on Windows Media Player 12 and stream to this unit by operating the controller. For information on how to remotely play using the controller, refer to the controller's instruction manual.

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Setting PC

Turn on your PC and start Windows Media Player 12.

In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming"

to open a dialog box.

• If media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network. Proceed to step 4.

Click "Turn on media streaming" to display a list of

players in the network. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check

that it is set to "Allow". Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

Open the "Stream" menu and check that "Allow remote

control of my Player..." is checked.

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Remote playback

Turn on the power of the unit.

Turn on your PC and start Windows Media Player 12.

Select the music file to play with Windows Media Player

12 and right-click.

• To remotely play a music file on another server, open the target server from "Other Libraries" and select the music file to play.

Select this unit in "Play to" and open the "Play to"

window of Windows Media Player 12 to start to playback music file on the unit.

• Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the TV connected to the HDMI output of the unit. If your PC is running on Windows 8, click "Play to", and then select this unit.

Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to"

window.

• Some times, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may differ from that appeared on the display of the unit.

• When the volume is adjusted from the unit, the value is not reflected in the "Play to" window.

• This unit cannot play music files remotely in the following conditions.

– It is using a network service. – It is playing a music file on a USB storage device. – "Agree" was not selected in the DISCLAIMER

screen that was displayed when the NET input was selected on the unit for the first time.

DLNA Music Streaming

Music Streaming from a Shared Folder

Music Streaming from a Shared

Folder

About Shared Folder

A shared folder is configured in a network device such as a PC or NAS (hard disk connected to your home network) for access from other users. You can play music files in a shared folder on your PC or NAS connected to the same home network as that of the unit. To play music files in a shared folder, you must first configure Windows 8 or Windows 7, Make sure the unit and PC or NAS device are connected to the same router.

Internet radio

Router

• The sharing options must be configured and a shared folder created on the PC in advance.

• For information on how to configure the NAS device and create a shared folder, refer to the NAS device's instruction manual.

NAS

Setting PC

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Configuring the Sharing Options

Select "Choose Home group and Sharing Options" on

the "Control Panel".

• If the menu is not displayed, check whether "View by" is set to "Category".

Select "Change advanced sharing settings".

Check whether the following radio buttons are selected

in "Home or Work": "Enable network discovery" "Turn on file and printer sharing" "Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders" "Turn off password protected sharing" Select "Save Changes" and click "OK" on the dialog box.

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Creating a Shared Folder

Select the folder to share and right-click.

Select "Properties".

Select "Advanced Sharing" on the "Sharing" tab.

Select the "Share this folder" check box and click "OK".

Select "Share" for "Network File and Folder Sharing".

Select "Everyone" from the pull-down menu. Click "Add",

and then "Share".

• To set user name and password to a shared folder, set "Permissions" in "Advanced Sharing" on the "Sharing" tab.

• Check whether a workgroup is set.

Playing from a Shared Folder

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Playing Back

Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP

screen.

• "NET" lights on the display.

• If the "NET" indicator flashes, the unit is not properly

connected to the network. When using a wired LAN connection, check the Ethernet cable connection, and when using a wireless LAN connection, check whether the "Wi-Fi" indicator on the left side of the unit is lit.

With the cursors, select "Home Media", and then press

ENTER. With the cursors, select the target server, and then press

ENTER.

• You can check the server name of your PC from the PC properties.

With the cursors, select the target shared folder, and

then press ENTER. If a username and password is required, enter the

necessary login information.

• The login information is the account information set at the time of creating the shared folder.

• Once entered, the login information will be remembered from the next time onward.

With the cursors, select the music file to play, and then

press ENTER or to star t playback.

Music Streaming from a Shared Folder

Using Remote Controller for

Playing Music Files

About the Remote Controller

The remote controller of this unit allows you to play music files stored on USB storage devices, Internet radio, PCs and NAS devices on your home network, as well as on Bluetooth-enabled devices. It also allows you to view information of the music file being played and perform various other operations.

• Available buttons may vary depending on the service and device to play.

• Some buttons cannot be used with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Furthermore, the Bluetooth-enabled devices must support the AVRCP profile. Some devices may not be operated, even when they support AVRCP profile.

Remote Controller Buttons

Press INPUT SELECTOR (PC, NET, USB or

BLUETOOTH) appropriate for the input source on the remote controller.

Operate the remote controller by referring to the name

and function of each of the buttons below.

3 4

TOP MENU: This button displays the top menu for

each media or server.

/ , ENTER: These buttons navigate through items

and activate the selected item.

/ : These buttons cycle through pages.

: This button fast-reverses the current track. This

button is not operable from 10 seconds before the playback ends.

: This button plays the current track from the

beginning. Pressing this button twice plays the previous track. CH +/- button: Moves the cursor on the Internet

radio stations list in "My Favorites". MENU: This button displays the menu of each

Internet radio service. RETURN: This button returns to the previous screen.

: This button fast-forwards the current track. This

button is not operable from 10 seconds before the playback ends.

: This button plays the next track.

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8 9

J K

Using Remote Controller for Playing Music Files

SEARCH: This button toggles between the playback

screen and list screen during playback.

: This button stops the playback.

RANDOM: This button performs random playback.

REPEAT: This button replays the track(or tracks).

Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the repeat modes. DISPLAY: This button changes the displayed track

information during playback. Pressing this button when the list screen is displayed toggles the screen to playback.

• Bluetooth-enabled devices: Usable buttons are , , , , , , and .

Icons Displayed during Playback

Icons are displayed on the display during music file playback. The meaning of each icon is as follows:

: Folder

: Tr a ck

: Play

: Pause

: Fast-forward

: Fast-reverse

: Artist

: Album

: Repeat One Track

: Repeat within a folder

: Repeat

: Shuffle

: This button starts the playback.

: This button pauses the playback.

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Mode

The listening modes allow you to select the best sound effect for your input source.

Press RCV on the remote controller.

• Always press RCV first to change the remote controller to RECEIVER mode (the mode to operate this unit) since its mode may be changed to operate another component.

Press one of the following buttons depending on your

choice from among the four listening modes.

• Pressing a button changes the listening mode to that chosen. Set the listening mode of your choice by listening to the actual sound.

For details on the types and difference of listening modes, see "Contents of Listening Modes".

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MOVIE/TV button

You can select a mode suitable for movies and TV programs.

• Selectable listening modes: All Ch Stereo Direct Dolby D Dolby D+ Dolby EX/Dolby D EX Dolby TrueHD DSD DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR ES Discrete ES Matrix Full Mono Mono Multichannel Neo:6 Neo:6 Cinema PLII Movie PLIIx Movie/PLII Movie PLIIz Height T- D TV Logic

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MUSIC button

You can select a mode suitable for music.

• Selectable listening modes: All Ch Stereo Direct Dolby D Dolby D+ Dolby EX/Dolby D EX Dolby TrueHD DSD DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR

Using the Listening Modes

ES Discrete ES Matrix Full Mono Multichannel Neo:6 Neo:6 Music Orchestra PLII Music PLIIx Music/PLII Music PLIIz Height Pure Audio Stereo Studio-Mix Unplugged

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GAME button

You can select a mode suitable for games.

• Selectable listening modes: All Ch Stereo Direct Dolby D Dolby D+ Dolby EX/Dolby D EX Dolby TrueHD DSD DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR ES Discrete ES Matrix Full Mono Neo:6 Game-Action Game-Rock Game-RPG Game-Sports Multichannel PLII Game PLIIx Game/PLII Game PLIIz Height T- D

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STEREO button

You can select a listening mode for stereo and all channel stereo sources.

• Selectable listening modes: All Ch Stereo Stereo

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PURE AUDIO button (on the main unit only)

(European, Australian and Asian models)

The display and analog video circuit is cut off to switch the unit to PURE AUDIO mode (European, Australian and Asian models) and provide purer sound. Selecting this mode lights the PURE AUDIO indicator on the unit. Pressing the button again reselects the previous listening mode.

• Selecting Pure Audio for listening mode turns off the display and analog video circuitry, but the video signals input through HDMI input are output from HDMI output.

Contents of Listening Modes

Selectable listening modes will differ depending on the number of input source channels and the actual speaker configuration. Listening modes available when headphones are connected are: Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models), Mono, Direct, and Stereo.

Lists in alphabetic order (A-Z)

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All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is output as-is. For example, if a 2 ch source from a music CD is input, the output will be stereo, or if Dolby Digital signal is input, the sound field will be controlled in accordance with the number of channels present.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

This mode is for use with Dolby Digital sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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Dolby D + (Dolby Digital Plus)

This mode is for use with Dolby Digital Plus sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

• When playing back 5.1 ch sources from Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is automatically applied.

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Dolby EX/Dolby D EX

This mode expands any 5.1 ch music or movie source for

6.1/7.1 ch playback that can give an effect of surround

Using the Listening Modes

back speaker. It is suitable for the Dolby EX soundtrack containing the matrix-encoded surround back channel. Adding the surround back effect to 5.1 ch source will improve spatial representation by creating a moving sound effect of 360-degree surround sound or overhead sound and giving a realistic experience.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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Dolby Pro Logic IIx/Dolby Pro Logic II

This mode expands any 2 ch source for 7.1-ch playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience, keeping the sound clear.

• In case of 5.1 ch without surround back speaker, the mode becomes Dolby Pro LogicII instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

– PLIIx Movie/PLII Movie: Use this mode with any 2 ch

movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

– PLIIx Music/PLII Music: Use this mode with any 2 ch

music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, DVD, VHS).

– PLIIx Game/PLII Game: Use this mode with any 2 ch

game source.

• Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch (PLIIx Movie and PLIIx Music only)

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch, 7.1 ch surround back (PLIIx Movie and PLIIx Music only)

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Dolby TrueHD

This mode is for use with Dolby TrueHD sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DSD

This mode is for use with DSD sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN.

However, depending on the connected player, better sound is possible when output from the PCM output of the player. In that case, configure the player for PCM output.

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS

This mode is for use with DTS sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS 96/24

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing. With 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, it provides superior fidelity.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes

DTS.

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS Express

This mode is for use with DTS Express sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)

This mode is for use with DTS-HD High Resolution Audio sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)

This mode is for use with DTS-HD Master Audio sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

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DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2 ch source for 5.1 ch multichannel surround playback. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels, with great independence between the channels. There are two variants for this mode: one ideal for movies and another ideal for music.

– Neo:6 Cinema: Use this mode with any 2 ch movie (e.g.,

TV, DVD, VHS).

– Neo:6 Music: Use this mode with any 2 ch music source

(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, DVD, VHS).

– Neo:6: Use this mode to expand any 5.1 ch music

source for 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using Neo:6.

• Input source: STEREO (Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music only), 5.1 ch (Neo:6 only)

Speakerconfiguration:3.1ch,5.1ch,7.1ch(Neo:6

Cinema and Neo:6 Music only), 7.1 ch surround back (Neo:6 only)

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ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete sources and enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using surround back channel. Completely discrete seven channels will improve spatial imaging and enable 360-degree sound localization

Using the Listening Modes

producing a sound crossing between the surround channels.

• Input source: 6.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

• Use on the DVD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.

• Playback becomes DTS if no surround back speaker is connected.

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ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack and enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using matrix-encoded back channel.

• Input source: 6.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back

• This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.

• Use on the CD, DVD or LD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.

• Playback becomes DTS if no surround back speaker is connected.

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Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Game-Action

In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Game-Rock

In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Game-RPG

In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra mode.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Game-Sports

Suitable for audio source with much reverberation.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Mono

Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks in two different languages recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Multichannel

This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. The audio from the input source is output as-is, without surround sound processing.

• Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music, This mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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PLIIz Height (Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height)

This mode allows you to effectively use the existing programs when height speakers are connected. It is suitable for various kinds of sources including movie, music and especially games.

• Input source: STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch height

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Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian

models)

This mode reproduces the original sound accurately. Since the audio from the input source is output without surround sound processing and the display and video circuitry are turned off, possible noise sources are minimized for a realistic audio reproduction.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• This mode cannot be selected when Zone 2 is

active. Activating Zone 2 when this mode is selected, automatically switches the listening mode to Direct.

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Stereo

In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock or pop music, Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 2.1 ch, 3.1 ch, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Good results may not be possible if there is too much

reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

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TV Logic

Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio, This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give

Using the Listening Modes

clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

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Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz, This mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

• Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

• Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch

Checking the Input Format

You can check the audio format of the input signals. While audio from the player is being input, press DISPLAY on the remote controller several times to switch the information shown on the main unit display. If "Dolby D 5.1" is displayed in Signal format, the Dolby Digital 5.1 ch signals are being input.

Advanced Settings

How to Set

The unit allows you to configure advanced settings, such as to remap the input and input selector, or configure various speaker settings in order to provide even better experience. Make the settings in "Setup" of the Home menu.

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Operation

Press RCV on the remote controller.

• Always press RCV first to change the remote controller to RECEIVER mode (the mode to operate this unit) since its mode may be changed to operate another component.

Press HOME to display the Home menu.

With the / cursors, select "Setup", and then press

ENTER.

HOME

Setup

Advanced Settings

Press / to select the desired menu, and then press

ENTER.

SETUP

With the / / / cursors, select the desired item to

configure the settings.

• When "ENTER" is displayed on the setting item, press ENTER.

1-1. Monitor Out

Monitor Out

Resolution

1. Input/Output Assign

1. Monitor Out

2. HDMI Input

3. Component Video Input

4. Composite Video Input

5. Digital Audio Input

MAIN

Through

Select which HDMI output you connected to TV. HDCP 2. 2 is available for MAIN output.

To save changes and finish the setting: Press HOME to exit.

Advanced Settings

1.Input/Output Assign

Monitor Out

The video input signals input to the unit will be converted when they are output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV so that their resolution can match that of the TV used.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Monitor Out MAIN Select the HDMI jack to be connected with the

T V. "MAIN": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack "SUB": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT SUB jack

• The resolution of the input signal does not change when output through HDMI OUT SUB jack.

"MAIN+SUB": When connecting to both the MAIN and SUB jacks

• Video signals input to the composite video input jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks will be upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the HDMI output jack.

• If "MAIN+SUB" is selected

– Only "Through" or "Auto" can be selected

in "Resolution".

– The resolution of the input signal does not

change when output through HDMI OUT SUB jack.

• HDCP2.2 protected video from HDMI OUT SUB will not be displayed.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Resolution Through Specify the output resolution of the HDMI OUT

jacks. The image resolution of the unit will be converted so that it can match the resolution supported by the TV used. "Through": The output resolution will be the same as that of the input signals. "Auto": The resolution will automatically be converted according to the resolution supported by the TV. "480p (480p/576p)", "720p", "1680×720p", "1080i", "1080p", "2560×1080p": Select the desired resolution. "4K": About four times as high resolution as 1080p (3840×2160 or 4096×2160 pixels depending on the resolution supported by the connected TV)

• If "1080p" is selected, 1080p/24 input signals will be output with an unchanged resolution.

• If the selected resolution is not supported by the monitor, the video is displayed in the same resolution as the input signal.

• If "4K" is selected, video signals may not be output to some types of TV. For details, see "Regarding the Video Resolution" in "Troubleshooting".

• If "Monitor Out" is set to "SUB", this setting will be set to "Through".

• Press ENTER if you output signals from the HDMI OUT MAIN jack and check the video on the TV while making this setting. Press RETURN if no video is displayed. (except when "NET", "USB" or "BLUETOOTH" is selected)

Advanced Settings

HDMI Input

It is possible to change assignment of input selector buttons and the HDMI IN jacks.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

BD/DVD HDMI 1 "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

can be assigned to BD/DVD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

CBL/SAT HDMI 2 "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

can be assigned to CBL/SAT button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

STB/DVR HDMI 3

(HDCP2.2)

GAME HDMI 4 "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

PC HDMI 5 "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

AUX FRONT/MHL The setting cannot be changed.

TV/CD ----- "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

PHONO ----- "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack

"HDMI 1" to "HDMI 6": Desired HDMI IN jack can be assigned to STB/DVR button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

can be assigned to GAME button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

can be assigned to PC button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

can be assigned to TV/CD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

can be assigned to PHONO button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "-----" first.

Component Video Input

CBL/SAT button is assigned to COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack as factory default setting. This assignment can be changed if necessary. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

BD/DVD ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to BD/DVD button.

CBL/SAT COMPONENT "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to CBL/SAT button.

STB/DVR ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to STB/DVR button.

GAME ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to GAME button.

PC ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to PC button.

AUX ----- The setting cannot be changed.

TV/CD ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to TV/CD button.

PHONO ----- "COMPONENT": COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack

is assigned to PHONO button.

• When you convert video signals input to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and output them from the HDMI OUT jack, set the output resolution of the player to 480i. If the input has 480p or higher resolution, an error message will appear.

• When "Monitor Out" is set to "SUB", the 480i/576i component signals only will be output with an unchanged resolution. Video will not be displayed if the TV does not support the resolution.

• When "Monitor Out" is set to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and "Resolution" is set to "Through", the 480i/576i component signals will be output with their resolution unchanged. So, TV sets not supporting these resolutions will not be able to display video.

Advanced Settings

Composite Video Input

It is possible to change assignment of input selector buttons and the COMPOSITE VIDEO IN V1 to 3 jacks.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

BD/DVD ----- "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to BD/DVD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

CBL/SAT VIDEO 1 "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to CBL/SAT button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

STB/DVR VIDEO 2 "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to STB/DVR button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

GAME VIDEO 3 "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to GAME button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

PC ----- "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to PC button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

AUX ----- The setting cannot be changed.

TV/CD ----- "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to TV/CD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

PHONO ----- "VIDEO 1" to "VIDEO 3": Desired COMPOSITE

VIDEO IN jack can be assigned to PHONO button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

Digital Audio Input

It is possible to change assignment of input selector buttons and the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 to 2/OPTICAL jacks.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

BD/DVD COAXIAL 1 "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to BD/DVD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

CBL/SAT COAXIAL 2 "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to CBL/SAT button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

STB/DVR ----- "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to STB/DVR button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

GAME ----- "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to GAME button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

PC ----- "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to PC button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

AUX ----- The setting cannot be changed.

TV/CD OPTICAL "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to TV/CD button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

PHONO ----- "COAXIAL 1", "COAXIAL 2", "OPTICAL": Desired

DIGITAL IN jack can be assigned to PHONO button. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----".

• When "Monitor Out" is set to "SUB", the 480i/576i composite signals only will be output with an unchanged resolution. Video will not be displayed if the TV does not support the resolution.

• When "Monitor Out" is set to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and "Resolution" is set to "Through", the 480i/576i composite signals will be output with their resolution unchanged. So, TV sets not supporting these resolutions will not be able to display video.

• Suppor ted sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.

Advanced Settings

2.Speaker Setup

Allows you to change the speaker configuration such as existence of subwoofer, crossover frequency, and so on. Settings are automatically configured if you use the Automatic Speaker Setup. Furthermore, you will not be able to select this setting if you have a pair of headphones connected or you are listening through your TV speakers.

Speaker Settings

Change the impedance of the connected speakers, the type of front speaker connection, and other speaker settings.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Speaker Impedance (European, Australian and Asian models)

Front Speakers Type

Powered Zone 2 No Set presence of speaker terminal connection of

• For impedance, check the indications on the back of the speakers or their instruction manual.

6ohms Set the impedance of the connected speakers.

"4ohms": When any of the connected speakers

have4Ωormoretolessthan6Ωimpedance

"6ohms": When the connected speakers all have 6

Ωormoreimpedance

Normal Select the type of front speaker connection.

"Normal": When front speakers are connected in a normal manner "Bi-Amp": When front speakers are bi-amp connected

Zone 2 "Yes": When speakers are connected to ZONE2 speaker terminals "No": When speakers are not connected to ZONE2 speaker terminals

• If "Front Speakers Type" is set to "Bi-Amp", this setting will be set to "No".

Speaker Configuration

Allows you to change the speaker configuration such as presence or not of each speaker, crossover frequency, and so on. Settings are automatically configured if you use the Automatic Speaker Setup. Audio will not be output while you are making this setting.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Subwoofer Yes Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not.

"Yes": When subwoofer is connected "No": When subwoofer is not connected

Front 100Hz Select the frequency to start outputting bass

frequencies (crossover frequency) for each channel from "40Hz" to "200Hz". "Full Band": Full band will be output. "None": When no compatible speaker is connected

• "Front" will be fixed to "Full Band" if "Subwoofer" is set to "No", and the bass frequencies of the other channels will be output from the front speakers. To make the settings, refer to the instruction manual of the speakers used.

Center

Surround

100

Select the frequency to start outputting bass frequencies (crossover frequency) for each channel from "40Hz" to "200Hz". "Full Band": Full band will be output. "None": When no compatible speaker is connected

• This setting cannot be set to "Full Band" unless "Front" is set to "Full Band".

Advanced Settings

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Back 100Hz Select the frequency to start outputting bass

frequencies (crossover frequency) for each channel from "40Hz" to "200Hz". "Full Band": Full band will be output. "None": When no compatible speaker is connected

• In the following cases, this setting will be set to "None":

– "Surround" is set to "None". – "Front Speakers Type" is set to "Bi-Amp". – "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and also

Zone2 is set to on.

• This setting cannot be set to "Full Band" unless "Surround" is set to "Full Band".

Height None Select the frequency to start outputting bass

frequencies (crossover frequency) for each channel from "40Hz" to "200Hz". "Full Band": Full band will be output. "None": When no compatible speaker is connected

• In the following cases, this setting will be set to "None":

– "Surround" is set to "None". – "Front Speakers Type" is set to "Bi-Amp". – "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and also

Zone2 is set to on.

• This setting cannot be set to "Full Band" unless "Front" is set to "Full Band".

Back ch 2ch Select the number of channels of the connected

surround back speaker. "1ch": When one speaker is connected (Connect to the BACK or HEIGHT L terminal) "2ch": When two speakers are connected

• The setting cannot be changed if "Surround" or "Back" is set to "None".

LPF of LFE 120Hz Set the low-pass filter for LFE (low-frequency

effect) signals in order to pass lower frequency signals than the set value and thus cancel unwanted noises. The low-pass filter will be effective only on sources with LFE channel. Set a frequency from "80Hz", "90Hz", "100Hz" and "120Hz". "Off": Do not use this function

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Double Bass ----- Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from

the front left and right, and center speakers to the subwoofer. "On": Bass output will be boosted. "Off": Bass output will not be boosted.

• The setting will not automatically be configured even if you performed the automatic speaker setup.

• If "Subwoofer" is set to "No" or if "Front" is set to other than "Full Band", the setting will be fixed to "-----".

Advanced Settings

Speaker Distance

Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Settings are automatically configured if you use the automatic speaker setup.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Unit feet/meters Specify the unit of distance for configuring

settings. "feet": When setting in feet (0.1 ft to 30.0 ft, in increments of 0.1 ft) "meters": When setting in meters (0.03 m to 9.00 m, in increments of 0.03 m)

Front Left 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Center 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Front Right 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Surround Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Back Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

• This setting cannot be changed when "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and Zone 2 is turned on.

Back Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

• This setting cannot be changed when "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and Zone 2 is turned on.

Surround Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Subwoofer 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

Height Left 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

• This setting cannot be changed when "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and Zone 2 is turned on.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Height Right 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and

the listening position.

• This setting cannot be changed when "Powered Zone 2" is set to "Yes" and Zone 2 is turned on.

• When the speaker is set to "No" or "None" in "Speaker Configuration", the settings for "Speaker Distance" cannot be changed:

• Default values vary depending on the regions.

Advanced Settings

Level Calibration

Adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone. Settings are automatically configured if you use the Automatic Speaker Setup.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Front Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Center 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Front Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surround Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Back Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Back Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surround Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Subwoofer 0 dB Select a value between "-15 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Height Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Height Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" to "+12 dB". A

test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

3.Audio Adjust

Configure various settings related to sound, such as settings for listening to multiplex audio or multilingual TV broadcasts and sound field settings for listening modes.

Multiplex/Mono

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

Multiplex Input Channel

Mono Input Channel

Main Set the audio channel or language to be output

when playing multiplex audio or multilingual TV broadcasts etc. "Main": Main channel only "Sub": Sub channel only "Main/Sub": Main and sub channels will be output at the same time.

• If multiplex audio is being played, "1+1" will be displayed when DISPLAY is pressed.

Left+Right Set the input channel to use for playing any 2

ch digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-ch analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. "Left": Left channel only "Right": Right channel only "Left + Right": Left and right channels

Dolby

Make the settings for Dolby listening mode.

Setting item Default Value Setting Details

PLIIx Music (2ch Input) Panorama

Off Adjust the sound field setting for playing any

2 ch digital source such as Dolby Digital or 2 ch analog/PCM source in the Dolby PrologicII Music listening mode. Select the width of sound field. "On": Width of sound field will be increased. "Off": Default value

• In the following cases, the settings for "Level Calibration" cannot be changed: – The speaker is set to "No" or "None" in "Speaker Configuration". – Mute (MUTING) is set.

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