DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AV RECEIVER
PT-690A
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DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AVRECEIVER PT-690A
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DIMMER
High Perfor mance DSP Digital Processing
DIGITAL
IN
SURROUND
MODE
STEREO
PROLOGIC
DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
AV3 IN
LR
STATION MEMORY
- TUNING +
INPUT SELECTOR
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instruction…………………………………………………………………………………………2-3
Before Use………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Connection……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-9
Antenna Connection…………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Standard speaker setup for surround sound………………………………………………………………………...6
Speaker connection……………………………………………………………………………………………………7
DVD player, Television (Monitor), etc. connection………………………………………………………………..8-9
Remote control unit……………………………………………………………………………………….……………10
Front panel information………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Remote control information………………………………………………………………………………………..12-13
Rear panel information………………………………………………………………………………………………...14
Basic operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15
Radio tuning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Radio data system (optional)…………………………………………………………………………………………..17
Video operation………………………………………………………………………………………………………....18
Delay time & dynamic range control……………………………………………………………………………….....19
Test tone, LFE trimmer & channel select…………………………………………………………………………..…20
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..21
Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS---All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the
product is operated. Follow all operation instructions.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS---The safety and operation instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS---Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operation instructions.
4. CLEANING---Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. GROUNDING or POLARIZATION---This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(Nth America Only)
6. OVERLOADING---Do not overload wall outlets or extension cord as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords,
damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in
a shock or fire hazard.
7. POWER SOURCES---This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local Power Company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operation instructions.
8. ACCESSORIES---Do not place this product on an unstable surface or shelf. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
9. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING---If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NIPA No. 70-1984 (section 54 of Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the
example.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250.PART H)
10. POWER-CORD PROTECTION---Power supply cord should be placed so that the power lead is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at Wall plugs and
where the power lead exits from the product.
11. ATTACHMENTS---Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
harm to the unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
12. CONTACT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SHOULD THE BELOW CONDITIONS EXIST—
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally after following the operation instructions, adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation instructions.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. SERVICING---Do not attempt to service this product yourself as removing cover may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
14. LIGHTNING---For added protection for this product during a thunderstorm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
15. HEAT DISPERSION---Leave at least 10 cm of space between the top, back and sides of the unit and the wall or
other components for proper ventilation.
10cm or more
POWER
ON OFF
10cm or more
STANDBY
PHONES
. NOTES ON USE
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Avoid high temperatures
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion
when installed on a rack.
10cm or more
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DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS/
AV3 IN
MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
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10cm or more
INPUT SELECTOR
Keep the set free from moisture.
water,and dust.
Do not let foreign objects in the set.
Unplug the power cor d when not
using the set for long periods of
time
Do not let insecticides,benzene,and
thinner come in contact with the set.
Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the
cord.
*(For sets with ventilation holes)
Do not obstruct the ventilation
holes
Never disassemble or modify the set
in any way.
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BEFORE USE
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATION
1. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source
of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust, cold or moisture.
2. The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make
sure there is enough space above and beside the
amplifier/receiver (about 4 inches). Do not place a
CD player or other equipment on top of the
amplifier/receiver.
3. Do not open the cabinet as this might result in
damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a
foreign object gets into the set, contact your dealer or
authorized service center.
4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,
always pull directly on the plug, never on the cord.
5. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical
solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
6. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Back-up Memory Function
This is the function that preserves the preset memory and
most-recent memory function. In the event of a power
failure, or if the power cord of this unit is disconnected
from the electric outlet, the back-up memory will
preserve the preset memory and most-recent memory
functions for as long as approximately 1 week.
If the power supply is interrupted for 7 days or longer, the
memory settings will be erased.
When to use RESET switch
1. When this system is subjected to an electrical shock.
2. When the power is interrupted.
In this case, try the following:
Switch on the POWER, use a paper clip to press the
RESET button for more than 3 seconds duration.
POWER ON/OFF
POWER
ON OFF
STANDBY
PHONES
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AV RECEIVER PT-6 9 0A
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DIGITALINSURROUND
MUTE
ON/OFF DIMMER
MODE STEREO PROLOGIC
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS/
OPTICALS-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
AV3 IN
MASTER VOLUME
LR
RESET
INPU T S EL EC TO R
Note: If the RESET button is pressed for more than 3
seconds, all the current set up memory will be erased.
BEFORE CONNECTION
Caution
Turn off the power of all the equipment before making
connections.
Read instructions of each component you intend to
connect to this unit.
Be sure to insert each power plug securely. To
prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the
interconnection leads with power cord or speaker
leads.
Speaker Connections
Caution:
To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level
signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting
the speakers.
Check the impedance of your speakers.
Connect speaker with an impedance of 8 ohms or
more. The amplifier’s red speaker terminals are the +
(positive) terminals and the black terminals are the –
(negative) terminals.
The + side of the speaker cable is marked to make it
distinguishable from the – side of the cable. Connect
this marked side to the red + terminals and the
unmarked side is the black terminal.
Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping
off approximately 10 mm or less (no more as this
could cause a short-circuit) of the outer insulation.
Twist the wires tightly together so that they are not
straggly.
How to connect
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (-)
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2
3
1. Unscrew the knob
2. Insert the speaker cable.
3. Tighten the knob and secure the cable.
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CONNECTION
FM INDOOR ANTENNA
If you live reasonably close to a transmitter and want to
use the provided lead-type FM antenna, you will have to
connect it direct to the “FM 75Ω” socket.
Fit the metal sleeve of the lead-type antenna over the core
(center) pin of the (FM 75Ω) socket, extend the lead and
attach it to a window frame or wall with thumbtacks, or
move around the room, where reception is best.
Lead-type FM Antenna (75Ω provided)
Wrap the core conductor around the central metal fixture
as shown.
Crimp the jagged metal fixtures so they hold the braided
portion using pliers, etc. Put the cover back in place.
Jagged metal
Insert into slit.
Jagged metal
AM INDOOR LOOP ANTENNA
To stand the antenna on a surface, fix the claw to the slot.
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ANTENA
FM
Ω
75
AM
LOOP
ANTENA
FM
Ω
75
AM
LOOP
Optional
FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA (75Ω)
FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA
In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be
necessary to use a 75Ω unbalanced-type outdoor FM
antenna using the optional matching transformer, as
shown. Generally, a 3-element antenna will be sufficient:
if you live in an area where the FM signals are
particularly weak, it may be necessary to use one with 5
or more elements. Connect the coaxial cable of the
antenna to the matching transformer as shown. After
completing connection, plug the transformer into the “FM
75Ω” socket.
How to connect a coaxial cable to the matching
transformer
Strip the cable and dress it as shown.
7mm
4mm
3mm
Press both side tabs outward to remove the cover.
High performance AM loop antenna provided with the
receiver is sufficient for good reception in most areas.
Connect the loop antenna’s wires to the AM antenna
terminals as shown.
Place the antenna on a shelf, for example, and move
around to obtain the best reception, place as far away as
possible from the entire system, speaker leads and the
power cords, to prevent unwanted noise.
AM Loop Antenna (provided)
AM Outdoor
Antenna
AM Outdoor Antenna
If the AM loop antenna provided does not receive
sufficient reception, it may be necessary to use an outdoor
AM antenna.
Use an insulated cable of a length of 15 ft (5m) long, strip
one end, and connect this to the terminal as shown.
The antenna wire should be strung outdoors or indoors
near a window.
For better reception, connect the GND terminal to a
reliable ground.
Note: When connecting an outdoor AM antenna, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna.
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CONNECTION
Standard speaker setup for surround sound
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1. TV or Screen 2. Front Left Speaker 3. Subwoofer
4. Center Speaker 5. Front Right Speaker 6. Surround Left Speaker
7. Surround Right Speaker 8. Listening Position
Standard speaker setup for surround sound
● Front right and left speakers
● Center speaker
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the front right and left speakers and enhancing the
sonic movement.
● Surround right and left speakers
Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with the background and
effect sound for each scene.
● Subwoofer
Produces powerful and heavy bass.
Speaker placement
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings. Here, only typical examples
of speaker placement and recommendations are shown.
Important points regarding speaker placement
Front right and left speakers and center speaker
● Place these three speakers all at the same height.
● Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the listener’s ears when at the listening position.
● Place front and right speakers at the same distance from the listening position.
Surround left and right speakers
Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than that of the listener’s ears.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect
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CONNECTION
SPEAKER CONNECTION
RS LS
L
CENTER LE FTRIGHT
FRONT
R
SUB LINE OUT
LSRS
SPEAKERS 8
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
Power cord (AC)
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet, which supplies the correct voltage.
Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power cord.
SUBWOOFER LINE OUT
Use this jack to connect an active subwoofer.
SPEAKERS 8
FRONT
L
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CONNECTION
DVD PLAYER, TELEVISION (MONITOR), ETC.
DVD,VCD
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
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S-VID EO
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
MONITOR(TV)
When connecting video components such as DVD
players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and television,
you can use different types of cables depending on how
the video component is equipped.
Video connections:
If the video component is equipped with S-VIDEO jacks,
it is recommended to connect to your Receiver or directly
to the television monitor using an S-VIDEO cable.
S-VIDEO cables provided better picture clarity and
resolution. If the video component is not equipped with
an S-VIDEO jack, use a conventional RCA or RCA
composite cable to connect to the your Receiver or
directly to the television.
The illustration here shows how to connect video
components to the your Receiver.
Note:
When connecting more than one video component to the
your Receiver (i.e. VCR and DVD player) it is easier to
use either all S-VIDEO cables or all RCA to RCA
composite cables. This allows both video signals (DVD
and VCR) to be sent through the your receiver to the TV
monitor using just one video input on the TV (S-Video or
RCA). Regardless of the video component being played
DVD or VCR, the picture will always appear on the same
video input of the monitor.
If you use both S-Video and RCA composite cables to
connect different video components to the your Receiver,
you must also use both S-Video and RCA composite
cables to connect the TV monitor to the your Receiver.
For example, if you connect a DVD player to the your
Receiver using S-Video cable and a VCR using an RCA
to RCA composite cable, you must also connect the TV to
the your Receiver using both types of cables. This
requires an S-Video cable from the S-Video monitor out
jack on the your Receiver to an S-Video input on the TV
(i.e. Video 1). In addition, you must use an RCA
composite cable from the composite video monitor out
jack on your Receiver to an RCA composite video input
on the TV but not the same input used for the S-Video
cable (i.e. Video 2). Using this type of dual cable video
connection, you will need to switch the TV video input
source from TV to Video 1 to Video 2 depending on the
video source being played-TV, DVD or VCR
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CONNECTION
Audio connections:
Some video components are equipped with special digital
audio outputs (i.e. DVD players). If your video
component is equipped with a digital audio output, it is
recommended that you connect to the your Receiver
using a digital cable. Digital audio cables are required to
use the DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound modes. If
you do not use digital connections, your Receiver will
only operate in Dolby PRO LOGICII, PASSTHRU,
MOVIE, MUSIC, ROOM, THEATER and HALL
surround modes.
There are two types of digital cables-coaxial (75 ohm)
and optical. This Receiver is equipped with both types of
digital inputs. These inputs are labeled COAXIAL IN and
OPTICAL IN on the rear of the unit. Connect the video
component outputs to any one of the two digital inputs on
the your Receiver.
If the video component is not equipped with a digital
output, use a dual RCA to RCA composite audio cable to
connect to your Receiver. Make sure to connect:
White plug to white jack (L: left)
Red plug to red jack (R: right)
Note:
When an optical cable is used, remove the protection caps
from the component and your Receiver before attempting
to insert the optical cable. If not using an optical cable or
if the cable is removed, always re-install the protection
caps to prevent dirt and dust from entering the inputs. If
CD PLAYER,etc.
AUX OUT
R L
using a coaxial digital cable, leave the protection caps in
both the video component and your Receiver.
CD, TAPE JACKS
CD, TAPE jacks
Connect the component with RCA to RCA cords.
Make sure to connect:
White plug to white jack (L: left)
Red plug to red jack (R: right)
DIGITAL IN/OUT terminals
If the CD player or MD player has digital outputs,
connect the component with coaxial cables or optical
cables.
DIGITAL IN to DIGITAL OUT (CD, etc.)
DIGITAL OUT to DIGITAL IN (MD, etc.)
Connect to any one of the DIGITAL IN terminals. When
using DIGITAL OPTICAL IN terminals, remove the caps
from the terminals. When you do not use them, leave the
caps in place.
To record digitally, connect the source (CD player, etc.) to
DIGITAL IN and the recorder (MD, etc.) to
DIGITAL OUT.
TURNTABLE
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
By using the provided remote control unit, the receiver
can be controlled from your listening position.
To use the remote control unit, point it at the REMOTE
SENSOR window of the receiver.
Notes:
Even if the remote control unit is operated within the
effective range, remote control operation may not
work if there are any obstacles between the unit and
the remote control.
If the remote control unit is operated near other
products that generate infrared rays, or if other
remote control devices using infrared are used near
the unit, it may operate incorrectly.
To simplify explanation, this manual refers to names
of buttons and controls on the front panel, making no
mention of the use of remote control unit.
The power is turned on/off (standby) by pressing the
●
POWER button on the remote control unit in
standby mode.
Precautions concerning batteries
Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive+
and negative – polarities.
Use batteries of the same type. Never use different
types of batteries together.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never
dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert two “AA” dry batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are inserted with their
positive “+” and negative “-” poles positioned
correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
If the distance required between the remote control
unit and main unit decreases, the batteries are
exhausted. In this case, replace the batteries with
new ones.
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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION
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MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
AV3 I N
LR
STATION M EMOR Y
INPUT SELECTOR
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ON/OFF
DIMMER
DIGITALINSURROUND
MODE
STEREO PROLOGIC
DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
NO. & NAME DESCRIPTION NO. & NAME DESCRIPTION
1. POWER
2. STANDBY
INDICATOR
3. STANDBY
4. VFD
DISPLAY UNIT
5. MASTER
VOLUME
6. STATION
7. MEMORY
8/9. TUNING +/-
Push this button to turn the unit into standby
mode, push it again to turn off the unit.
When this unit is in standby mode, the
indicator lights.
When this unit is in standby mode, push this
button to turn on this unit, push it again to
turn this unit back to standby mode.
Rotate this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, the master volume will be
increased or decreased.
To select a preset channel during the tuner
mode.
To preset the broadcast stations.
Tuner frequency up & down.
12. WOOFER
ON/OFF
13. DIMMER
14. DIGITAL IN
15. SURROUND
MODE
16. STEREO
17. PROLOGIC II
18. DTS/DOLBY
DIGITAL
19. AV3 IN
Push this button to turn on or off the subwoofer
output.
Push this key to set the brightness of the front
panel display
Push this button when using a source connected
by a DIGITAL IN. Pushing this button to select:
DVD COA. /ANA. VIDEO 1 COA. /ANA.
VIDEO 2 OPT. /ANA. VIDEO 3 OPT. /ANA.
Selects surround modes: Theater, Hall, Passthru,
Movie, Music, and Room.
With the unit in the STEREO mode, only front
left and front right speakers and Woofer are
working.
When receiving Analog/digital PCM signal or
2CH Pro Logic, turn on this button then the
playing is under analog 5.1CH state.
When playing 5.1CH source, and while you are
enjoying Stereo, push this button to playback
source in DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL.
Input for VCR, Video Camera Recorder, etc. It
contains one Optical port, one S-video port one
video input and Analog Left and Right inputs.
10. PHONES
11. MUTE
Jack for the stereo headphones.
Push this button to mute the sound, push it
again to cancel the mute function.
20. RESET
21. INPUT
SELECTOR
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When this unit is ON, use a paper clip to press
this button for more than 3 seconds to reset the
whole system (including memories).
Push this button to select inputs Tuner (FM,
AM), VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD,
AUX, TAPE and PHONO.
REMOTE CONTROL INFORMATION
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5
8
12
13
2
1
4
6
7
9
10
11
14
16
MEMORY
STATION
TUNING
MUTEPOWER
SURROUND
MODE
DOLBY PL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
BAND
AUTO/
MANUAL
ST/MONO
II
DELAY
TIME
BASS
TREBLE
INPUT
SELECT
DIMMER
INPUT
MODEDYNAMIC
TUNING
SPK
SETUP
SUBWOOFER
ON/OFF
CH
SELECT
TEST
TONE
LFE TRIM
VOLUME
PT-690A
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27
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25
24
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21
22
20
19
18
17
15
12
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION
NO. & NAME DESCRIPTION NO. & NAME DESCRIPTION
1. POWER
2. MUTE
3. SURROUND
MODE
4. DISPLAY
5. PRO LOGIC II
6. MEMORY
7. APS (without
RDS) / PTY
SEARCH (with
RDS)
8. STEREO
9. DOLBY
DIGITAL
10. STATION +/-
11. DYNAMIC
12. BAND
13. TUNING -
14. AUTO
MANUAL
15. TUNING +
Push this button to turn the unit into
standby mode, push it again to turn off the
unit.
Press this button to mute the sound, push
again to cancel the mute function.
Press this button to choose one of the
following surround modes: THEATER,
HALL, PASSTHRU, MOVIE, MUSIC
and ROOM.
Press this button to display the state of
input source.
And when listening to the FM
broadcasting with RDS, press this button
to show PS, PTY, RT and RT. (WITH
RDS)
When receiving Analog/digital /PCM
signal or 2CH Pro Logic, turn on this
button then the playing is under analog
5.1CH state.
Press it to store the broadcast station
as a preset.
APS---allocates and memorizes radio
stations automatically.
PTY SEARCH---in FM state, press this
button, the current program type appears
on the display, using TUNING +/- to
select the program type you desire.
With this unit in STEREO mode, only
Front Left & Front Right speakers and
Woofer have output.
Press this button to playback source in
DOLBY DIGITAL or STEREO.
Press these buttons to select a preset
channel during the tuner mode.
Press this button repeatedly to reach your
desired compression dynamic range.
Press this button to alternate between FM
and AM.
Tuner frequency down.
This button is used to select AUTO or
MANUAL tuning for AM and FM
stations. Press once to set to AUTO
again for MANUAL.
Tuner frequency up.
16. ST/MONO
17. VOLUME
UP/DOWN
18. LFE TRIM
19. TEST TONE
20. INPUT
MODE
21. CH SELECT
22. DIMMER
23.
SUBWOOFER
ON/OFF
24. INPUT
SELECT
25. TREBLE
26. + / -
27. BASS
28. SPK SETUP
29. DELAY
TIME
Press this button to alternate between
Stereo and Mono mode when listen
to FM broadcast.
Press these buttons to decrease or increase
the volume.
Under the Pro Logic 5.1CH or DTS 5.1CH
mode, press this button and adjust the
volume to set the Low Frequency output
level
To balance speakers in Dolby Digital or
Dolby Pro Logic mode.
To select input modes: ANA, OPT, and
COAX when using digital in.
Select channels by pushing this button.
then use volume key to balance speakers.
Press this key to set the brightness of the
front panel display
Press this button to turn on/off the output
of subwoofer.
Push this button to select inputs Tuner
(FM, AM), VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO
3, DVD, AUX, TAPE and PHONO.
Press this button for Tre ble adjustment,
then press +/- key to adjust the level.
These keys are used for SPK SETUP and
DELAY TIME, Treble and Bass
adjustment.
Press this button for Bass adjustment, then
press +/- key to adjust the level.
Under PRO LOGIC II or Digital state, it
can change the desired Speaker Setting
shown on the display.
Press this button to set the delay time for
the Dolby digital/Dolby Pro Logic modes.
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REAR PANEL INFORMATION
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1
DVD
VIDEO 1INVIDEO 2
IN
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX PHONO
L
R
FM
75
IN
AM
LOOP
DVD-S IN VIDEO 1-S IN VIDEO-S OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TAPE
OUT
SUB LINE OUT
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
VIDEO 1
COAXIAL
TAPE
IN
RS
LSLS
SPEAKERS 8
IN
VIDEO 2
OPTICAL
IN
CENTER LEFTRIGHT
SPEAKERS 8
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DO NOT OPEN
POWER SO URCE :AC 120 V~60 Hz
POWER CO NSUMP TION :50 0W
SERIAL NO.
1311
1. VIDEO IN
DVD IN ---- connect to the line output terminals of a DVD player.
VIDEO 1 / VIDEO 2 IN ---- connect to the output terminals of a VCR to the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 IN.
AUDIO IN --- connect to the output of external players.
2. AUDIO IN
DVD …connect to the output of a DVD player
VIDEO 1 / VIDEO 2 … connect to the output of VCD players.
3. VIDEO OUT …connect TV set to the VIDEO OUT.
4. TAPE OUT …connect to the line input terminals on the TAPE DECK.
5. S-VIDEO INPUTS
DVD-S IN --- connect to the line output terminal of a DVD player.
VIDEO 1-S IN --- connect to the output terminal of a VCR to the VIDEO 1-S IN.
6. VIDEO-S OUT …connect TV set to the S-VIDEO OUT.
7. ANALOGUE AUDIO IN
TAPE IN --- connect to the line output terminals on the TAPE DECK.
AUX --- connect to the line output of an external player.
PHONO … connect to the line output of a turntable.
8. VIDEO 1 COAXIAL IN --- digital audio input to the digital output of a VCD player.
9. VIDEO 2 OPTICAL IN --- digital audio input to the digital output of a VCD player.
10. FM / AM ANTENNA --- connect to the 7 channels output terminals of another player.
11. SUB LINE OUT … connect to a active subwoofer. (refer to speaker connection diagram)
12. SPEAKERS 8Ω --- connect to the external speakers.(refer to speaker connection diagram)
13. POWER CORD --- connect to the A/C socket.
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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION 1
POWER
DTS/
DOLBY DIGI TAL
AV3 IN
MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S- VIDEO VI DEO AUDI O
LR
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ON OFF
STANDBY
PHONES
STANDBY
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AV RECEIVER PT-690A
WOOFE R
DIGITALINSURROUND
ON/OFF
MUTE
MODE
DIMMER
STEREO PROLOGIC
1. Press the POWER button to ON.
2. Press STANDBY button to switch on the unit.
3. Select the desired source by pushing the
corresponding button
DVD (ANA, COAX)
VIDEO 1 (ANA, COAX.)
VIDEO 2 (ANA, OPT.)
VIDEO 3 (ANA, OPT.)
TUNER (FREQUENCY)
TAPE
AUX
PHONO
Note: INPUT MODE is used to select one of the 3
Modes.
ANA→OPT→COAX
When DVD, VIDEO 1 is selected, press the INPUT
MODE button and select “ANALOG” or “COAXIAL” in
accordance with your connection.
When VIDEO2, VIDEO3 is selected, press the INPUT
MODE button and select “ANALOG” or “OPTICAL” in
accordance with your connection.
If
appears on the display:
A digital input source (OPT or COAX) has been
selected, and the source is connected successfully.
If “ UNLOCK” appeared for 5 seconds on the display:
The source is not connected properly or the source is
not switched on.
In that case, connect and switch the source on, or
select ANALOG by pressing the INPUT MODE button.
4. Play the source, and gradually turn up the volume to
the required level with the MASTER VOLUME
control.
BASIC OPERATION 2
A POWER & STANDBY/ON button
Press this button to turn the power on.
Press it again to turn the system off
(power standby mode).
The STANDBY indicator lights up in power standby
mode and goes out when this unit is turned on.
B STEREO
With the unit in the STEREO mode, only Front
Left and Front Right Speaker and Woofer have
output.
C PRO LOGIC II
Opposed to Dolby Pro logic, which had four channels
(front, left, center, and surround) recorded into two
channels with matrix processing and then played back in
four channels, Dolby Pro Logic II uses a feedback logic
circuit to have 5.1-channel surround audio(Dolby
Surround, etc.) matrix-encoded into two channels and
then played back in its original 5.1-channel form.
There are five standard modes: Movie, Music, Virtual,
Pro Logic Emulation, and Matrix.
D SURROUND MODE
This mode is possible to achieve a realistic sound field
with a “three dimensional” feel, giving the sense of
distance, movement and relative position, and creating a
surprisingly real and powerful sense of presence when
playing movie software in AV rooms.
There are six surround modes: THEATER, HALL,
PASSTHRU, MOVIE, MUSIC, and ROOM.
E RESET
When this unit is ON, use a paper clip to press this button
for more than 3 seconds to reset the whole system
(including memories).
F PHONES jack
For private listening, insert optional (not included)
headphones (1/4-inch plug) into the PHONES jack, and
then the center and surround speaker will be cut
automatically.
Note: When the headphone is used, the output will down
mix to STEREO automatically.
G AV 3 IN
The input ports are for VCR, Video Camera Recorder, etc.
It contains one optical, one S-video, one video input port
and Analog Left and Right input ports.
H BASS/TREBLE control
BASS control is used to adjust the level of the low
frequency sound range.
TREBLE control is used to adjust the level of high
frequency sound rang.
Press one of them on the remote control and then press
+/- key (26, remote) to adjust the level of them.
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BASIC OPERATION
THE RADIO OPERATIONS
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS/
AV3 IN
MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
LR
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ON OFF
STANDBY
PHONES
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AV RECEIVER PT-690A
WOOFER
DIGITALINSURROUND
ON/OFF
MUTE
DIMMER
MODE STEREO PROLOGIC
AUTOMATIC TUNING
1. Press the POWER button first, then press the
STANDBY button to turn this unit on.
2. Rotate the INPUT SELECTOR knob on front panel
or push the INPUT SELECT button on remote
control to select FM.
3. Pressing the BAND button on remote control to
select between FM and AM.
4. Press the “AUTO/MANUAL” button on remote
control to activate automatic selection. (Default mode
is Manual selection)
Note: Auto appears on the display.
5. Press TUNING + and TUNING - to select the
station you want to listen to. When a station is tuned
in, the tuning process will stop automatically.
(Automatic selection)
6. Press TUNING + or TUNING - again to select
another channel.
MANUAL TUNING
It is for selecting stations, which cannot be tuned
automatically (manual selection)
To tune a channel manually:
Skip step 4 in the above procedures. Each time the
TUNING + or TUNING - button is pressed momentarily
(0.5 second or less), the frequency changes by a fixed
step.
FM: 50 kHz steps
MW: 9 kHz steps
Two FM modes available:
Press ST/MONO button on remote control to alternate
between Stereo mode and Mono mode.
Stereo
FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the “
indicator lights on the display.
Mono
To compensate for weak FM stereo reception, select this
mode. Reception will now be forced monaural, reducing
unwanted noise.
If DISPLAY button is pressed, the details of incoming
source will be displayed.
Preset tuning
This facility is used to store FM, AM broadcasting from
channel 1 to15 respectively.
Automatic Memory Presetting
1. Rotate the INPUT SELECTOR knob on front panel
or push the INPUT SELECT button on remote
control to select FM.
2. Select AM or FM by pressing the BAND button.
3. Press the “APS” button on remote control.
Up to 15 of the best-received stations in your area
will be automatically stored.
How to select preset stations
Press the “STATION +/-” buttons on remote control or
“STATION” button on front panel to select a preset
channel during the tuner mode.
Manual Memory Presetting
1. Rotate the INPUT SELECTOR knob on front panel
or push the INPUT SELECT button on remote
control to select FM.
2. Select AM or FM by pressing the BAND button.
3. Press the TUNING + or TUNING - buttons to select
a frequency channel you want to preset.
4. Press the MEMORY button briefly.
5. While the “MEM” indicator is lit, press TUNING+
or TUNING - button to select a preset station. The
station number will be displayed on the screen.
6. Press the MEMORY button to confirm.
To store more stations, repeat steps 3 to 6.
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RADIO DATA SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS)
RDS is a method for the transmission of additional
information from local Radio Stations. It can only
operated in FM mode. For example, name of the station
broadcasting, name of the program or the type of program
will be shown on the multi-function display.
It functions only when the local broadcasting stations
have the RDS transmission and the signal is strong
enough.
Press “DISPLAY” on remote control, there are functions
for PS, PTY, WAIT CT and RT.
a) PS (Program Service Name)
Press “DISPLAY” on remote control until “PS” appears.
The current station name will be shown.
Note: “NO PS” will be shown if the signal from local
radio station is not strong enough or no such service.
b) PTY (Program Type)
Press ”DISPLAY” on remote control until “PTY”
appears. The current name type of the program will be
shown.
Note: “NO PTY” will be shown if the signal from local
radio station is not strong enough or no such service.
c) CT (Clock - Time)
Press “DISPLAY” on remote control, then “WAITING
CT” will appear.
The current time from Radio Station will be shown, e.g.
15:30
Note:
1. The Clock - Time will be only transmitted from local
radio station once a minute, so you need to wait for less
than 1 minute to show the result.
2. “NO CT” will be shown if the signal from local
radio station is not strong enough or no such service.
d) RT (Radiotext)
Press “DISPLAY” on remote control until “RT” appears.
Some Text messages will be shown.
Note: “NO RT” will be shown if the signal from local
radio station is not strong enough or no such service.
PTY SEARCH (Program Type Search)
1. Press the “PTY SELECT” on remote control, “PTY
SELECT” will flash on the display.
2. Press TUNING + /- to choose the program type, for
example, NEWS, SPORT, …etc.
3. Press “PTY SEARCH” again once you choose the
program type.
4. When the type of program tuned in, it will stop
searching, otherwise, “NO FOUND” will appear.
APS (Auto Program Search)
1. Select your FM or AM band.
2. Pressing the “APS” on remote control, it will search
the available stations. The searched stations will be
memorized in the respective band memory up to
maximum 15 memories.
Note: Weak station may also be storied in memorizes, so
manual memory presetting may be needed in order to
have better receiving.
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VIDEO OPERATIONS
Playing Video sources
DTS/
DOLBY DIGI TAL
MASTER VOLUME
OPTICAL S- VIDEO VI DEO AUDI O
AV3 IN
LR
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ON OFF
STANDBY
PHONES
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS AV RECEIVER PT-690A
WOOFE R
ON/OFF DIMMER
DIGITALINSURROUND
MODE
MUTE
STEREO PROLOGIC
1. Select the DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3
modes by rotating the INPUT SELECTOR or
pressing the INPUT SELECT on remote control.
2. Play the component corresponding to the INPUT
selected.
3. The picture from the video source can be seen on the
TV and the sound from the video source will be
heard from the speakers.
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DELAY TIME & DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL
DELAY TIME
The delay time can be individually set for the Dolby
Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II modes using the DELAY
(CENTER/REAR) buttons.
When you adjust the delay time in the Dolby Digital
mode, an additional 15 ms is automatically added to the
surround channels in the Dolby Pro Logic mode. The
current setting is shown on the display.
DELAY
TIME
SURROUND
MODE
MEMORY TREBLE
DOLBY PL
II
DOLBY
DIGITAL
STATION
DYNAMIC
BAND
AUTO
TUNING TUNING
MANUAL
ST/MON O
DELAY
SELECT
DIMMER
MODE
SPK
SETUP
TIMEMUTEPOWER
BASS
SUBWOO FER
INPUT
ON/OFF
SELECT
TEST
INPUT
TONE
LFE TRIM
VOLUME
PT-690A
SPK
SETUP
CH
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL
This button controls the compression range of sound track.
If the compression is large (DRC = 4/4), the sound effect
is retarded to a certain range. As a result, sound effect is
not as excited as normal range DRC = 0/4). It is useful
when you want to movies at the late night.
Press DYNAMIC on remote control repeatedly until
the desired compression range reached.
SPK
DELAY
SETUP
TIMEMUTEPOWER
SURROUND
BASS
MODE
II
DOLBY PL
MEMORY TREBLE
STATION
TUNING TUNING
DIGITAL
DYNAMIC
MANUAL
ST/MON O
SUBWOO FER
INPUT
ON/OFF
SELECT
DOLBY
CH
SELECT
DIMMER
TEST
INPUT
TONE
MODE
LFE TRIM
BAND
AUTO
VOLUME
DYNAMIC
1. Press SPK SETUP on the remote control as shown.
The corresponding speaker appears on the display.
i.e .C → S
2. Press “DELAY TIME” button to set the time delay.
Delay Time Setting Adjustable Range
DOLBY DIGITAL MODES:
0-15 ms in 5 ms step (S-Delay)
0-5 ms in 1 ms step (C-Delay)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MODE:
10-25 ms in 5 ms step (S-Delay)
In the surround modes, the sound from the speakers
should be delayed slightly, relative to that from the front
speakers.
The optimum delay time will depend on acoustic
properties, whether the walls and furnishings reflect or
absorb sound, etc.
It is recommended that you try different delay times to
obtain the best effect. The delay is digitally synthesized.
For the highest sound quality with minimum noise and
distortion, the delay time can be set independently for
each surround mode using the DELAY TIME buttons,
with the current setting shown in the display.
PT-690A
DRC=0/4 No Compression
DRC=1/4
DRC=2/4
DRC=3/4
DRC=4/4 Greatest Compression
Note:
1. The dynamic Range Control state will resume to
normal if you do not press it after 5 seconds.
2. Dynamic range compression is not possible with DTS
sources.
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TEST TONE, LFE TRIMMER AND CHANNEL SELECT.
TEST TONE
Speaker Level balance Adjustment
The test tone function is useful to adjust the relative
volume between speakers in DOLBY DIGITAL or
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode.
Once the balance is set, you don’t have to change the
balance as long as the speakers aren’t moved.
1. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME to the normal
listening level. (Half of max. Volume is
recommended)
2. Press the TEST TONE button (on the remote control)
in DTS, Dolby Digital or Dolby PRO LOGIC II
mode.
The test tone is emitted from each speaker each time you
press “TEST TONE”.
DELAY
SPK
TIMEMUTEPOWER
SETUP
SURROUND
BASS
MODE
DOLBY PL
MEMORY TREBLE
II
SUBWOO FER
INPUT
ON/OFF
SELECT
CH
DOLBY
SELECT
DIGITAL
DIMMER
INPUT
DYNAMIC
MANUAL
ST/MON O
TEST
MODE
TONE
TEST
TONE
LFE TRIM
BAND
AUTO
VOLUME
VOLUME
PT-690A
STATION
TUNING TUNING
→ L(FRONT LEFT)→R (FRONT RIGHT)→LS (SUR. LEFT) →
←
SUB ← C (CENTER)
←
RS (SUR. RIGHT)
3. Select a speaker by pressing the “TEST TONE”
button and adjust the level by pressing the MASTER
VOLUME button.
The level of each speaker can be adjusted in 1 dB step
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
4. When the setting is finished, press the TEST TONE
button to stop the test tone.
Note: You must keep press TEST TONE until one
complete cycle is finished.
LOW FREQUENCY EFFECT (LFE MIX)
LFE (LOW FREQUENCY EFFECT) MIX LEVEL
(LFE MIX)
Under COAX./OPT mode, when playing , input AC3 or
DTS 5.1CH signal, LFE will appear on the VFD, then
press LFE key on the remote, and again press VOL +/key to adjust the level between 0dB to –10dB.
Note: The LFE adjust state resume to normal, if
MASTER VOLUME is not press after 5 seconds.
CHANNEL SELECT
Balancing volume between speakers in 5.1 channel
mode when using the 5.1 analogue inputs.
As the Dolby Digital signal is decoded in the external
source, sometimes, you may have to balance volume
between speakers due to the location of speakers. In this
case:
1. Press “CH SELECT” on the remote, the following
loop will appear on the display:
→ L(FRONT LEFT)→R (FRONT RIGHT)→LS (SUR. LEFT) →
←
SUB ← C (CENTER) ← RS(SUR. RIGHT) ←
2. Adjust the Master Volume to balance all speakers.
The level of each speaker can be adjusted in 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Note:
If the Master Volume is not adjusted for 5 seconds in
Channel Trimmer state, it returns to normal state.
SPK
DELAY
SETUP
TIMEMUTEPOWER
SURROUND
BASS
MODE
MEMORY TREBLE
DOLBY PL
II
SUBWOO FER
INPUT
ON/OFF
SELECT
CH
DOLBY
SELECT
DIGITAL
DIMMER
TEST
INPUT
STATION
TUNING TUNING
DYNAMIC
MANUAL
ST/MON O
TONE
MODE
LFE TRIM
BAND
AUTO
VOLUME
PT-690A
TEST
TONE
LFE TRIM
DELAY
SPK
TIMEMUTEPOWER
SETUP
SURROUND
BASS
MODE
II
DOLBY PL
MEMORY TREBLE
STATION
TUNING TUNING
DIGITAL
DYNAMIC
MANUAL
ST/MON O
SUBWOO FER
INPUT
ON/OFF
SELECT
CH
DOLBY
SELECT
DIMMER
INPUT
TEST
MODE
TONE
LFE TRIM
BAND
AUTO
VOLUME
PT-690A
CH
SELECT
TEST
TONE
VOLUME
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TROUBLESHOOTING
To determine any problem with your receiver, always check the most obvious possible causes first. If any problem still
remains after your having checked the items below, consult your nearest dealer.
Problem Probable Cause Suggestion
Amplifier
When listening to the music in stereo.
Left/right speakers reversed.
Low hum or buzz sound Power cords or lighting placed near
Sound is only heard from one channel One of the input cords is
Sound cuts off when listening to the
music or no sound even though power
is ON.
Low bass response. Speaker polarity (+/-) is reversed. Check all speakers for correct polarity.
Tuner
An unusual hissing noise is heard
when listening to the broadcast in
stereo, but not heard when listening
monaurally.
Noise is excessive in both stereo and
monaural broadcasts.
Sound is distorted and/or the volume
level becomes low.
Excessive distortion in speaker output Poor reception area Try using an antenna with more
Surround Effects: (Important) The center and rear speaker only operate with the unit is set to a Surround Sound
mode and the source material being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic
surround sound. Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some rear channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, mono sources will not produce and sound from the rear speakers.
No sound from the rear speakers
Speakers are connected wrong. After checking, if needed, reconnect.
Place this product as far as possible
this product.
disconnected. The BALANCE control
is set to one side.
Speaker impedance is less than
prescribed for this unit.
A slight noise may be heard because
the method used for modulation of
FM stereo broadcasts in different than
that used for monaural broadcasts.
Poor location and/or direction of the
antenna. Transmitted station is too far
away.
Broadcast signals are poor or poor
antenna placement
SURROUND ON/OFF button is set to
OFF.
from lighting or power leads
Connect the input leads and
adjust the BALANCE control.
After turning off the power and then
turning it on again, reduce the volume
or change to the correct 8 ohm
speakers.
Try reducing the treble sound by
turning the treble controls.
Set the FM mode to monaural by
pressing the STEREO/MONO button.
(Note that the broadcast will then be
heard as monaural sound)
If an indoor antenna is being used,
change to an outdoor antenna
elements.
Set the button to the desired surround
mode position
Source being played is not recorded or
broadcast in surround sound or stereo.
Cable not connected securely Check all rear speaker wires for good
No sound from the center speaker SURROUND mode button is not set
to DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.
Remote Control Unit
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. Remote control not working
The remote control unit is too far from
the receiver or out of the effective
range.
Use surround or stereo source
connection
Set the button to DOLBY DIGITAL,
DTS or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.
Operate the Remote Control unit
within the effective range
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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION
Audio Power Output FRONT (L/R) 100W RMS x 2 (8 ohm, 1% THD)
CENTER 100W RMS (8 ohm, 1% THD)
SURR. (L/R) 100W RMS x 2 (8 ohm, 1% THD)
Output Impedance FRONT (L/R) 8 ohm
CENTER 8 ohm
SURR. (L/R) 8 ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.05%
LINE INPUT
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 300mV/47kΩ
Frequency Response 20Hz~23KHz +0.5/-1dB
Tone Control Range BASS ± 6dB
TREBLE ± 6dB
Signal-Noise Ratio 75dB
WOOFER OUTPUT
Rated Output/Impedance 500mV/10kΩ
Frequency Response 10Hz~300Hz +3dB
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range 87.5~108MHz
Sensitivity 14dB (5uV)
Antenna Terminal 75 ohm (unbalanced)
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range 522~1629kHz, 9kHz step
Sensitivity 68 dB/M
Signal-to-Noise Range 30 dB
Antenna Loop Antenna
VIDEO SECTION
Standard Video Jacks
Input and Output 1 Vpp/75Ω
Level/Impedance
S-VIDEO SECTION
Standard S-Video Jacks
Output Level/Impedance CA 0.3 Vpp/75Ω
YA 1 Vpp/75Ω
GENERAL
Power Requirement AC220-240V~50Hz
Max Power Consumption 500Watts
DIMENSIONS 430 (W) x 376 (D) x 152 (H) mm
WEIGHT 10.8kg (net)
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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