Pioneer VSX-917V-S-K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER

VSX-917V-S/-K

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.

CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Voltage selector

Y

ou can find the voltage selector switch on the rear

panel of multi-voltage models.

The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V.
Please set it to the correct voltage for your country
or region.

• Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains
voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.

• For Taiwan, please set to 110 V before using.

• For Mexico, please set to 120 V to 127 V before using.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

220V

For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

110V

230-240V
120

-

127V

110V

120

-

127V

220V

230

-

240V

Medium-size screwdriver

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

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section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)

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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.

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Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box
Loading the batteries
Installing the receiver
Ventilation

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02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater
Listening to Surround Sound
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC)

Better sound using Phase Control

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Other problems when using the
Auto MCACC Setup

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03 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables
Digital audio cables

Video cables
About the video converter
Connecting a DVD player and TV

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs
Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital
set-top box
Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder
Connecting other video components

Using the component video jacks

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal

Connecting to the front panel audio mini

jack
Connecting antennas

Using external antennas
Connecting the speakers

Hints on speaker placement

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05 Listening to your system

Auto playback
Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects

Setting the effect options
Listening in stereo
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
Using Stream Direct
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
Using surround back channel processing

Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)
Using Midnight and Loudness
Using the Sound Retriever
Enhancing dialog
Using the tone controls
Playing other sources
Choosing the input signal
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
Selecting the front audio inputs

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06 USB playback

Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . 37

07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

04 Controls and displays

Front panel
Display
Remote control

Operating range of remote control

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08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the frequency step . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

09 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording

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10 Controlling the rest of your
system

Operating other Pioneer components
Setting the remote to control other
components
Selecting preset codes directly
Erasing all of the remote control presets
Direct function
Confirming preset codes
Controls for TVs
Controls for other components

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11 Other connections

Connecting using HDMI
About HDMI
Second Zone speaker B setup

Switching the speaker system
Bi-amping your front speakers
Bi-wiring your speakers
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma
display

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display

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12 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu
The Other Setup menu

Dynamic Range Control Setup

Dual Mono Setup

LFE Attenuator Setup

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Digital Video Converter Setup

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13 Additional information

Troubleshooting

HDMI

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Resetting the main unit
Switching the speaker impedance
Changing the TV format setting
Specifications
Power cord caution
Cleaning the unit

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Before you start01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

• Batteries with the same shape may have

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following

supplied accessories:

• Setup microphone

• Remote control unit

• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Power cords (make sure you use the
correct cord for your country/region):

VSX-917V-K (black model)

Round 2-pin type and Australian type

VSX-917V-S (silver model)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK
3-pin type and Australian type

• Power plug adaptor (

• J-shaped plug

• These operating instructions

VSX-917V-K only)

Loading the batteries

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.

• When disposing of used batteries, please

• Do not use or store batteries in direct

Installing the receiver

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on
a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the
following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that
gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere
with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other
movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as
a kitchen)

different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.

comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.

WARNING

sunlight or other excessively hot place,
such as inside a car or near a heater. This
can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.

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Before you start

01

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave
space around the unit for ventilation to
improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm at the
top). If not enough space is provided between
the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will
build up inside, interfering with performance
and/or causing malfunctions.

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to protect the equipment
from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not
place anything directly on top of the unit, make
sure the openings are never blocked or covered
with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths
and curtains), and do not operate the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

Home theater refers to the use of multiple
audio tracks to create a surround sound effect,
making you feel like you’re in the middle of the
action or concert. The surround sound you get
from a home theater system depends not only
on your speaker setup, but also on the source
and the sound settings of the receiver.

This receiver will automatically decode
multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby
Surround sources according to your speaker
setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make
changes for realistic surround sound, but
other possibilities (like listening to a CD with
multichannel surround sound) are explained in

Listening to your system

Listening to Surround Sound

With the following quick setup guide, you
should have your system hooked up for
surround sound in no time at all. In most
cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the
default settings.

• Be sure to complete all connections before
connecting to an AC power source.

1 Connect your DVD player and TV.

See

Connecting a DVD player and TV

to do this. For surround sound, you’ll want to
hook up using a digital connection from the
DVD player to the receiver.

2 Connect your speakers and place them for
optimal surround sound.

See

Connecting the speakers

on page 29.

on page 14

on page 20.

Where you place the speakers will have a big
effect on the sound. Place your speakers as
shown below for the best surround sound
effect. Also see

Hints on speaker placement

on

page 21 for more on this.

Front
speaker
(R)

Subwoofer (SW)

Surround back
speaker (SBL)

Surround
speaker (RS)

Surround
back
speaker (SBR)

Front

speaker

(L)

Listening
position

Center
speaker
(C)

Surround
speaker (LS)

3 Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed
by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV
to this receiver. Check the manual that came
with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC
setup to set up your system.

See

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC)

below for more on this.

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.

Make sure that
receiver’s display. If it isn’t, press

remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.

DVD

is showing in the

DVD

on the

1

There are several other sound options you can
select. See

for more on this.

Listening to your system

2

on page 29

Note

1 You may need to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD
player’s manual for more on this).
2 Depending on your DVD player or source disc, you may only get 2 channel sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set

STANDARD

to

(see

Listening in surround sound

on page 29 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

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Automatically setting up for
surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration
(MCACC) setup measures the acoustic
characteristics of your listening area, taking
into account ambient noise, speaker size and
distance, and tests for both channel delay and
channel level. After you have set up the
microphone provided with your system, the
receiver uses the information from a series of
test tones to optimize the speaker settings and
equalization for your particular room.

Important

• The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing speaker settings you’ve made.

• Make sure the headphones are unplugged.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC
Setup are output at high volume.

TOP MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

jack.

SIGNAL SEL

D.ACCESS

+10

TUNE

ST ST

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

SELECT

tab to access

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

MENU

T.EDIT

RETURN

VOL

INPUT

RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

F.AUD I O

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD

SELECT

TV DVR

USB

SOURCE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

AMFM

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC/
AUDIO IN jack on the front panel.

Push down on the
the

MCACC/AUDIO IN

PUSH OPEN

MASTER

MCACC/

USB

AUDIO IN

VOLUME

UPDOWN

If you have a tripod, use it to place the
microphone so that it’s about ear level at your
normal listening position. Otherwise, place
the microphone at ear level using a table or a
chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the
speakers and the microphone.

3 Press
then press the

RECEIVER

SETUP

on the remote control,

button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your
TV. Use

///

and

ENTER

on the remote
control to navigate through the screens and
select menu items. Press

RETURN

to exit the

current menu.

• Press

SETUP

Setup menu.

at any time to exit the System

1

4 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System
Setup menu then press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

2. Auto MCACC

Surr Back System
Normal (SB) ]

 : Cancel ENTER : Start

5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected
then press ENTER.

2

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing

ENTER

. The system outputs a series of test

tones to establish the ambient noise level.

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Note

1• The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at any time, the
receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video or composite
connections for system setup.
2 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through

Surround back speaker setting

on page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing.

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6 Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Make sure the microphone is connected.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is
automatically detected every time you
switch on the system. Make sure it is on
and the volume is turned up.

• See below for notes regarding background
noise and other possible interference.

7 Wait for the test tones to finish.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while
the receiver outputs test tones to determine
the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as
quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check
Ambient Noise [ OK ]
Microphone [ ]
Speaker YES/NO [ ]

OK
OK

:Cancel

• For correct speaker settings, do not adjust
the volume during the test tones.

8 Confirm the speaker configuration.

The configuration shown on-screen should
reflect the actual speakers you have.

2.Auto MCACC

Check!

Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SB [ Yx2 ]
SUB W. [ YES ]

30:Next

OK

:Cancel

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t
correct, use

/

/

to select the speaker and

to change the setting (and number for
surround back). When you’re finished, go to
the next step.

If you see an error message (

ERR

) in the right
side column, there may be a problem with the
speaker connection. If selecting

RETRY

doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and
check the speaker connections.

9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press
ENTER.

If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 30
seconds, and the

ENTER

button is not pressed
in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start again
from the beginning.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while
the receiver outputs more test tones to
determine the optimum receiver settings for
channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic
Calibration EQ.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
Channel Level [ ]
Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]

:Cancel

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this
is happening. It may take 3 to 8 minutes.

10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!
Select ‘SKIP’ to go back to the System Setup
menu.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel will
light to show the setup is complete.

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup
should give you excellent surround sound from
your system, but it is also possible to adjust
these settings manually using the System

Setup menu (starting on page 38).

1

You can also choose to view the settings by
selecting individual parameters from the

Analyzed Data Check

screen:

Note

1• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up
with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be

accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

Speaker Setting

on page 44.

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SHIFT

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR

SOUND

RETRIEVER

STEREO/
F.S.SURR

DIALOG

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

ACOUSTIC EQPHASE

•

Speaker Setting

speakers you’ve connected (see page 44
for more on this)

•

Speaker Distance

speakers from the listening position (see
page 46 for more on this)

•

Channel Level

your speaker system (see page 45 for more
on this)

•

Acoustic Cal EQ

frequency balance of your speaker system
based on the acoustic characteristics of
your room (see page 41 for more on this)

Press

RETURN

checking each screen. When you’re finished,
select

SKIP

to go back to the System Setup

menu.

Other problems when using the Auto
MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the
Auto MCACC Setup (too much background
noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking
the speakers from the microphone) the final
settings may be incorrect. Check for household
appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.),
that may be affecting the environment and
switch them off if necessary. If there are any
instructions showing in the front panel display,
please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the
operation of the microphone. If this seems
to be happening, switch off the TV when
doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

– The size and number of

– The distance of your

– The overall balance of

– Adjustments to the

after you have finished

Better sound using Phase
Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses
phase correction measures to make sure your
sound source arrives at the listening position
in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/
or coloring of the sound (see illustration
below).

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Sound
source

Sound
source

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Phase Control technology provides coherent
sound reproduction through the use of phase

matching

1

for an optimal sound image at your
listening position. The default setting is on and
we recommend leaving Phase Control
switched on for all sound sources.

Listening
position

Listening
position

?

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• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch
on phase correction.

Note

1 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest
and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a
trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image
will be produced.

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Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Important

• Before making or changing connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.

• Make sure not to bend the cables over the
top of this unit. If this happens, the
magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a
humming noise from the speakers.

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch
the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect
analog audio components. These cables are
typically red and white, and you should
connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals
and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio
cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.

1

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of
video connection and are used to connect to
the composite video terminals. The yellow
plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

tandard RCA video cable

S-video cables

S-video cables give you a clearer picture
reproduction than standard RCA video cables
by sending separate signals for the luminance
and color.

S Video

Component video cables

Use component video cables to get the best
possible color reproduction of your video
source. The color signal of the TV is divided into
the luminance (

PR) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

Y

) signal and the color (

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

B)

Red (P

PB and

R)

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

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About the video converter

When the video converter is enabled, all analog
video sources are output through all of the

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

definition progressive component video cannot
be converted).

Setup

on page 65 to switch the video converter

1

See

on or off.
If several video components are assigned to

the same input function (see

menu

on page 62), the converter gives priority
to component, S-video, then composite (in that
order).

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

jacks (HDMI and high-

Digital Video Converter

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Note

1 You must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If
the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display.
Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an (analog)
S-video or composite connection.

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Connecting a DVD player and TV

This page shows you how to connect your DVD
player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on
your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1
(DVD/LD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the
connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and
the stereo analog audio outputs

DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this
receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo
RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from
your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the
TV’s built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono
cable to do this.

• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on
this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to
the composite video jack.

1

2

on your

analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

Connecting the

below for how

to connect it.

can also connect an optical digital audio
output from your TV to the

(TV/SAT)

input on this receiver. Use an

DIGITAL OPT 2

optical cable for the connection.

4

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

This receiver

1

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

3

IN

OPT

IN

OPT

2

)

IN

OPT

1

OUT

IN

IN

COAX

2

(

)

DVR/VCR

IN

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

AUDIO

DVD player

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

LR

AUX

CD

DVR/
VCR

ANTENNA

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD

IN

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

AUDIORL

ANALOG OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

AM

LOOP

VIDEO

TV

OUT

CONTROL

IN

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

2

VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT

IN

IN

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

4

DVR/
VCR

TV/
SAT

DVD
/LD

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical
cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see

menu

on page 62).
2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player.
3 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the
video output, you can connect this too. See
4 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the

jacks

on page 18 if you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV.

Using the component video jacks

S-VIDEO DVD/LD

S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jack. If your player also has a component

on page 18 for more on this.

jack. See

Using the component video

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Connecting the multichannel analog
outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD
player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. In
this case, you can connect the multichannel
analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of

this receiver as shown below.

This receiver

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

AUX

IN

OPT

IN

OPT

2

)

IN

OPT

1

OUT

IN

IN

COAX

2

(

)

DVR/VCR

IN

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

RL RL

FRONT

OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

AM
LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD

IN

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

AUDIO

CENTER

OUTPUT

OUT

CONTROL

IN

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

1

CEN­TER

MONITOR OUT

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

DVR/
VCR

IN

RL

S

TV/
SAT

P

IN

E

DVD

A

A

/LD

IN

K

S-VIDEO

E
R
S

SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT

SUB
WOOFER

P

Y

LR

MONITOR OU

FRONT

R

VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on
the set-top box component to the TV/SAT

AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable

for the video connection.

2 Connect an optical digital audio output
from your set-top box component to the
DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this
receiver.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

DVD/multi-channel decoder
with multi-channel analog
output jacks

Connecting a satellite receiver
or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial
digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called
‘set-top boxes’.

3

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPT

OPT

)

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

2

OPT

1

2

1

AUX

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

)

IN

)

OUT

R

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD

IN

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

2 1

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L

STB

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2

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4

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MONITOR OUT

OUT

CONTROL

IN

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVR/
VCR

IN

IN

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD
/LD

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Nederlands

Español

VIDEOAUDIOR

AV OUT

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see page 34).
2 If you’ve already connected your TV to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. However, to receive a signal, you’ll
need to press the input select button for the input you connected the set-top box to.
3 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO TV/SAT jack. If your set-top box also has a component
video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 18 for more on this.
4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has a coaxial digital output, you can
connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll
need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Assign menu on page 62).

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Connecting other audio
components

The number and kind of connections depends
on the kind of component you’re connecting.

Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD,
DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1 If your component has a digital output,
connect this to a digital input on the receiver
as shown.

The example shows a coaxial connection to the

CD

digital input jack using a coaxial digital

audio cable.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio
outputs of the component to a set of spare
audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for
components without a digital output, or if you
want to record from a digital component. Use a
stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you’re connecting a recorder, connect
the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog
audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to
the

CD-R/TAPE/MD

analog output jack using

a stereo RCA phono cable.

4 If your recorder has a digital input,
connect it to the digital output on the receiver
as shown.

Use an optical cable to make this connection.

1

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL IN

1

OPTICAL COAXIAL

4

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

)

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

OPT

OPT

OPT

IN

IN

2

IN

1

OUT

IN

IN

2

)

IN

1

)

OUT

R

AUDIO

3 2

CD-R, MD, DAT,

AUX

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

ANTENNA

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD

IN

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R
/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

IN

L

R

REC

AUDIO IN

MONITOR OUT

OUT

CONTROL

AM

LOOP

IN

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

R

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

OUT

DVR/
VCR

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD

/LD

IN

L

VIDEO

Tape recorder, etc.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media®
Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so
it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded
audio using a coaxial or optical digital
connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro­compatible player.

Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like
an MD) to/from analog components.

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However, the connected DVD player, set-top
box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro
format audio signals through a coaxial or
optical digital output.

Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

Connecting other video
components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and
outputs suitable for connecting analog or
digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD­recorders and HDD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on
the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and
VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on
the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and
VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on
your video component to the DIGITAL COAX 2
(DVR/VCR) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the
connection.

3

1

2

4 If your video component has a digital
input, connect it to the digital output on the
receiver as shown.

Use an optical cable to make this connection.

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL IN

3

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

4

OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN

OPT

OPT

)

OPT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

2

1

2

1

AUX

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

)

IN

)

OUT

R

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

TV/
SAT

DVD
/LD

FRONT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

OUT

CONTROL

AM

LOOP

IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

MONITOR
OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

WOOFER

IN

PREOUT

1 2

IN

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

AUDIO OUT

VCR, DVR, LD player, etc.

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

OUT

DVR/
VCR

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD

/LD

IN

VIDEO OUT

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Note

1 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the
a component video output, you can connect this too. See
2 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the
3 If your video component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an
optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see

Assign menu

on page 62).

S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN

Using the component video jacks

S-VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT

jack. If your video component also has

on page 18 for more on this.

jack.

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Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior
picture quality when compared to composite
video. A further advantage (if your source and
TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan
video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free
picture. See the manuals that came with your
TV and source component to check whether
they are compatible with progressive-scan
video.

Important

• If you connect any source component to
the receiver using a component video
input, you must also have your TV
connected to this receiver’s

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

jacks.

1 Connect the component video outputs of
your source to a set of component video
inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable for the
connection.

2 Assign the component video inputs to the
input source you’ve connected.

• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter
which component video inputs you use for
which source. After connecting everything,
you’ll need to assign the component video
inputs—see

The Input Assign menu

on

page 62.

3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the
component video inputs on your TV or
monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

Connecting to the front panel video
terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the
front panel using the
button. Press
select

VIDEO

input. There are standard audio/
video jacks as well as an optical input. Hook
them up the same way you made the rear panel
connections.

VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

and

• Push down on the

PUSH OPEN

tab to

access audio/video connection.

This receiver

CD

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

USB

VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

LV

R

USB

FM

DIGITAL OUT

MCACC/
AUDIO IN

H

S

PU

N

E

OP

AM

AUX

MCACC/

USB

AUDIO IN

Video

camera

(etc.)

Connecting to the front panel audio
mini jack

Front audio connections are accessed via the
front panel using the
botton. Press
select

F.AUDIO

cable to connect a digital audio player.

• Push down on the
access audio/video connection.

Portable CD player (etc.)

VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

and

input. Use a stereo mini-jack

PUSH OPEN

CD

CD-R/TAPE/MD

This receiver

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

USB

VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

tab to

MCACC/

USB

AUDIO IN

H

S

U

P

N

E

P

O

FM

AM

AUX

MCACC/

USB

AUDIO IN

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire
antenna as shown below. To improve reception
and sound quality, connect external antennas
(see

Using external antennas

fig. a fig. b fig. c

5

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM
antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire
fully into each terminal, then release the tabs
to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached
stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (
clip the loop onto the stand (

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a
wall or other surface, secure the stand with
screws (

fig. c

) before clipping the loop to

the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface
and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same
way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully
and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape
loosely or leave coiled up.

FM UNBAL

75

AM

LOOP

1

Ω

below).

3

fig. a

fig. b

).

4

2

) then

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna as shown
below.

75 Ω coaxial
cable

J-shaped
plug

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated
wire to the AM antenna terminal without
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend
horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor
antenna

5 m to 6 m

FM UNBAL

75

Ω

AM

LOOP

FM UNBAL

75

Ω

AM

LOOP

Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)

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OPT

OPT

U

L75

N

A

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

UT

ed

subwoofer

SW

Connecting the speakers

A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home
setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below.

will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three
speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left
to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (

2

those on the speakers.
(please see

Switching the speaker impedance

impedance of less than 8

Front speakers

LR C LSRS

You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω

on page 69 if you plan to use speakers with an

Ω

).

Center speaker

Surround speakers

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match

Surround back speakers

SBL SBR

1

The receiver

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(

)

TV/ SAT

IN

OPT

1

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

IN

ASSIGNABLE

IN

DIGITAL IN

COAX

2

(

)

DVR/VCR

IN

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

AUDIO

This receiver

NBA

SURROUND

CONTROL

DVR/
VCR

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD

IN

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

IN

S-VIDEO

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

DVR/
VCR

FRONT

IN

RL

S

TV/
SAT

P

IN

E

DVD

A

A B

/LD

IN

K
E
R
S

ASSIGN

LR

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

R

2

IN

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

L

LR

220V

230 - 240V
120

-

127V

110V

AC IN

110V

-

127V

120

220V

-

240V

230

Power

INP

Caution

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker
terminal. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

Note

1 If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see
2 If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left (

Speaker Setting

on page 44) to

L

) terminal.

LARGE

.

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Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using
is properly prepared with about 10 mm of
insulator stripped from each wire, with the
exposed wire strands twisted together (

Unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is
enough space to insert the exposed wire
(

fig. B

). Once the wire is in position, tighten the

terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage

the risk of electric shock when connecting
or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching
any uninsulated parts.

fig. A

fig. C

. To prevent

).

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a
particular placement in mind. Some are
designed to be floorstanding, while others
should be placed on stands to sound their best.
Some should be placed near a wall; others
should be placed away from walls. We have
provided a few tips on getting the best sound
from your speakers (following), but you should
also follow the guidelines on placement that
the speaker manufacturer provided with your
particular speakers to get the most out of
them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we
recommend using magnetically shielded
speakers to prevent possible interference,
such as discoloration of the picture when
the TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and
notice discoloration of the TV picture,

).

move the speakers farther away from the
TV.

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the
front speakers at a wider angle. If not,
place them at a narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below
the TV so that the sound of the center
channel is localized at the TV screen. Also,
make sure the center speaker does not
cross the line formed by the leading edge
of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the
listening position. The angle depends on
the size of the room. Use less of an angle
for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers
should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm
higher than your ears and titled slightly
downward. Make sure the speakers don’t
face each other.

• To achieve the best possible surround
sound, install your speakers as shown
below. Be sure all speakers are installed
securely to prevent accidents and improve
sound quality.

Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker
on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with
putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce
the risk of damage or injury resulting from
the speaker falling from the TV in the event
of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is
touching the rear panel, this may cause the
receiver to turn off automatically.

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Overhead view of speaker setup

You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup
illustration on page 8.

Front

left

Surround

left

Listening position

Surround back Surround back

left right

Single surround back speaker

Front
rightCenter

Subwoofer

Surround

right

.

The diagrams below show suggested surround
and surround back speaker orientation. The
first diagram (

fig. A

) shows orientation with one
surround back speaker (or none) connected.
The second (

fig. B

) shows orientation with two

surround back speakers connected.

90~120

SBR

RS

SBR

LS

LS

LS

fig. A fig. B

SB

RS

RS

SBL

0~60

SBL

3-D view of

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speaker setup