Sherwood RD-6506 Owners Manual

RD-6506

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

RECEPTOR DE AUDIO/VIDEO

RECEPTEUR AUDIO/VIDEO

MODE D'EMPLOI

АУДИО/ВИДЕО ПРИЕМНИК

ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Introduction

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READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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CAUTION

WARNING

Caution regarding installation

Note : For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

Be sure to leave a space around this unit equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left, right and rear sides : 20 cm, top side : 40 cm

Do not block ventilation openings or stack other equipment on the top.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

EUROPE

AUSTRALIA

This symbol 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

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 230 V AC only.
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point

220 V

240 V

which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must
be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.

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Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if
in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
PAN-EUROPEAN UNIFIED VOLTAGE
All units are suitable for use on supplies 220-240 V AC.

CAUTION

Leave a space around the unit for sufficient ventilation.

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Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area

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that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.
Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.

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Do not let foreign objects in the unit.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

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openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be

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placed on the unit.
Please be care the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing for use.

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No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

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the unit.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact

with the set

Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

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■Notes on the AC power cord and the wall outlet.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source(mains)

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as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit has
been turned off.
To completely disconnect this product from the mains,

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disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.
When setting up this product, make sure that the AC outlet you

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are using is easily accessible.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not using the unit

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for long periods of time.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste. For proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your national
legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste diposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If
you wish to discard these items, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of diposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates
that this batteries contains lead.

CONTENTS

Introduction

• READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT | 2

System Connections | 4

Front Panel Controls | 10

Remote Controls | 12

• REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE | 13

• LOADING BATTERIES | 13

Operations

• LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE | 14

• SURROUND SOUND | 16

• ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND | 17

• LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS | 22

• LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(FM ONLY) | 24

(RDS Tuner(Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc.))

• RECORDING | 26

• OTHER FUNCTIONS | 27

• CONFIRMING THE HDMI FUNCTION | 28

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System Setup | 29

• SETTING THE SYSTEM | 31

• SETTING THE INPUT | 33

• SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP | 34

• SETTING THE CH LEVEL | 38

• SETTING THE PARAMETER | 40

• SETTING THE HDMI | 42

Troubleshooting Guide | 44

Specifications | 45

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System Connections

SN

SPEAKERS

RLRL

SURROUND

(6 )

CENTER

(6 )

FRONT

(6 )

POWER SOURCE
POWER CONSUMPTION

RD-6506

230V 50Hz

200W

DESIGNED N USA

ASSEMBLED N CHINA

N18041

HDMI

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

MONITOR
OUT

CD

DIGITAL IN

R L

IN

VIDEO 2

IN OUT

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1VIDEO 1

VIDEO

ANTENNAAUDO

FM 75

GND

AM

OOP

COAX 2
(CD)

OPT

(VDEO 1

AVS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNNG : SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN

VDEO 1 VDEO 2 CD

VDEO 1 TAPETAPE

R L

N

OUT

Manufactued under icense from Doby Laboatories Doby P o Logic and the doubleD symbol are
trademaks of Doby Laborato ies

UBWOOFER

OUT

COAX 1

(VDEO 2)

AUD O/VIDEO RECEVER

Manufactured under icense under US Patent #’s 5 451 942 5956 674 5 974 380 5978 762 6 487 535 &
other US and wordw de patents issued & pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks &
DTS Digtal Sur ound and the DTS logos are tademaks of DTS Inc © DTS Inc All Rights Rese ved

842,3 3

23 6

5 1 27

ANTENNA

FM 75

GND

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

GND

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

FM 75

GND

AM

LOOP

• Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections.

• Since different components often have different terminal names, carefully read the operating instructions of the component
connected.

• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords.

• Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver.

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1. CONNECTING ANTENNAS

• Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you get
the best reception of your favorite FM stations.

• A 75Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further
improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor
antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.

• Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the AC
input cord and set it to a direction for the best reception.

• If the reception is poor with the AM loop antenna, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in place of
the AM loop antenna.

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HDMI

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

MONITOR
OUT

VI EO 2

N OUT

MONTOR

OUT

VIDEO 1VIDEO 1

VIDEO

AUD O

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

IN

2. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS

• The jacks of VIDEO 1 may also be connected to a DVD recorder or other digital video recording component.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected.

• The jacks of VIDEO 2 can also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner or satellite system.

• There are (composite) VIDEO jacks for analog video connections and the HDMI connectors for digital video and audio

connections.

• For your reference, the excellence in picture quality is as follows : "HDMI” > "(composite) VIDEO".

■Notes :

• When recording video program sources through the (composite) VIDEO 1 OUT jack or viewing video program sources

through the (composite) MONITOR OUT jack, you must connect the (composite) VIDEO IN jack to the video playback
components such as BD player, DVD player, etc.

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CD

RL

IN

AUDIO

CD

VIDEO 1 TAPETAPE

RL

IN

OUT

TAPE Tape deck, MD recorder, etc.

AUDIO
OUT

HDMI OUT

AUDIO
IN

CD player, BD player, Video game player, etc.

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■HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection : (*)

• You can connect the source component (DVD player, etc.) to the display component (TV, projector, etc.) through this receiver

with using a commercially available HDMI cord.

• The HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals.

• The HDMI video stream signals (video signals) are theoretically compatible with DVI-D. When connecting to a TV monitor,

etc., equipped with DVI-D connector, it is possible to connect using a commercially available HDMI-DVI converter cord.
Since the HDMI-to-DVI connection cannot carry any audio signals, set the HDMI AUDIO OUT to AMP to hear the HDMI digital
audio signals on this receiver.(For details, refer to "When selecting the HDMI AUDIO OUT" on page 42.)

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■Copyright protection system

• This unit supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), technology to protect copyright of digital video signals

against illegal duplication. HDCP must also be supported on the components connected to this unit.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing

LLC.

■Notes :

• For stable signal transfer, we recommend using HDMI cables that are a maximum of 5 meters in length.

• Among the components that support HDMI, some components can control other components via the HDMI connector.

For details on the HDMI function, refer to “CONFIRMING THE HDMI FUNCTION” on page 28 and “SETTING THE HDMI” on
page 42.

• The audio signals from the HDMI connector (including the sampling frequency and bit length) may be limited by the

component that is connected.

• The video signals will not be output properly if a component incompatible with HDCP is connected.

• If the resolutions of the video signals which are output from the MONITOR OUTs and your monitor TV are not matched, the

picture is not clear, natural or displayed. In this case, change the setting of the resolution on the source component (BD
player, etc.) to one which the monitor TV can handle. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the source component.)

• When you want to enjoy only the picture on your TV, not the sound, you should set the HDMI AUDIO OUT to AMP not to

output the digital audio signal from the HDMI MONITOR OUT of this receiver. (For details, refer to "When selecting the HDMI
AUDIO OUT" on page 42.)

3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

• The TAPE IN/OUT jacks can be connected to audio recording equipment such as a tape deck, an MD recorder, etc.

• The HDMI IN of CD can be connected to an additional video component without analog video jacks.

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SUBWOOFER

OUT

4. CONNECTING DIGITAL INS

DIGITAL IN

COAX 2
(CD)

OPT

(VIDEO 1)

COAX 1

(VIDEO 2)

• The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the

components that are connected to CD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 of
this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs.

• A digital input should be connected to the components such as a

CD player, DVD player, etc. capable of outputting DTS Digital
Surround, Dolby Digital or PCM format digital signals, etc.

• For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component

connected.

• When making the COAXIAL DIGITAL connection, be sure to use

a 75Ω COAXIAL cord, not a conventional AUDIO cord.

• Some of the commercially available optical fiber cords cannot be

used for the equipment. If there is an optical fiber cord which
cannot be connected to your equipment, consult your dealer or
nearest service organization.

■Note :

• Be sure to make either a OPTICAL or a COAXIAL DIGITAL

connection on each component. (You don’t need to do both.)

■Digital input default settings

• If you connect the DIGITAL INs to your components, it is easier to do so following the default settings.

• If your DIGITAL connections are different from default settings, you should assign the DIGITAL INs you used with the “When

selecting the AUDIO ASSIGN” procedure on page 33.

• The default settings are as follows :

OPTICAL IN : VIDEO 1, COAX 1 IN : VIDEO 2, COAX 2 IN : CD

5. CONNECTING SUBWOOFER PREOUT

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• To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered

subwoofer.

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6. CONNECTING SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

RLRL

SURROUND

(6 )

CEN ER

(6 )

FR NT

(6 )

• Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly

according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity
(+ and -). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be
heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker
connection is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and
lack bass.

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• For installing the speakers, refer to "Speaker placement"

on page 9.

• After installing the speakers, first adjust the speaker

settings according to your environment and speaker

layout.
(For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP"
on page 34.)

Caution :

• Be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of 6
ohms or above.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any
metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or
the speakers.

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the AC input
cord is connected to the wall AC outlet. Doing so could
result in electric shocks.

■Connecting speaker wire

1. Strip away approx. 10 mm
(3/8 inch) of wire insulation,
then twist the wire ends
tight.

7. AC INPUT CORD

• Plug the cord into a wall AC outlet.

8. TERMINAL FOR UPGRADES

• This terminal may be used in the future to update the operating software so that it will be able to support new digital audio
formats, etc.

■Note :

• Programming for upgrades requires specialized programming knowledge and for that reason we recommend that it only be
done by qualified installers.

2. Loosen by turning the
speaker terminal counter­clockwise.

3. Insert the bare part of the
wire.

4. Tighten by turning it
clockwise.

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Speaker placement

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of
your room and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example
of speaker placement and recommendations are as follows :

■Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush
with TV or monitor screen as possible.

• Place the center speaker between the front left and right
speakers and no further from the listening position than the
front speakers.

• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location
of the listener’s ears when at the main listening position.

■Surround left and right speakers

• Place the surround speakers approximately 1 meter (40
inches) above the ear level of a seated listener on the
direct left and right of them or slightly behind.

■Subwoofer

• The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass sounds.

Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front as desired.

■Notes :

• When using a conventional TV, to avoid interference with
the TV picture, use only magnetically shielded front left
and right and center speakers.

• To obtain the best surround effects, the speakers except
the subwoofer should be full range speakers.

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1. TV or Screen

2. Front left speaker

3. Front right speaker

4. Center speaker

5. Subwoofer

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

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Front Panel Controls

ON / STANDBY

AUTO / MANUAL

SURROUND

STEREO

VIDEO

AUDO

SOUND

INPUT

AUDO ASS GNSPEAKER

ON / FF

TONE CH LEVEL SETUP ENTER / MEMO BANDPRESETTUNE

PHONES

AUX 1 AUX 2

POWER

AUD O / V DEO RECEIVER RD 6506

ON OFF

RE RN

MAIN NU

MASTER OLUME

681 2

9 10 12 1413 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

73 4 11 5

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1. POWER switch

2. STANDBY indicator

3. POWER ON/STANDBY button

4. REMOTE SENSOR

5. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
For details, see below.

6. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button

7. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button

8. MASTER VOLUME knob

9. HEADPHONE jack

10. AUX 1, 2 IN jacks
For details, see next page.

11. AUTO/MANUAL button

■FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

12. SURROUND MODE SELECT (▶/◀) buttons

13. STEREO button

14. SPEAKER button

15. AUDIO ASSIGN button

16. TONE MODE button

17. CHANNEL LEVEL button

18. SETUP button

19. ENTER/MEMORY button

20. TUNING UP/DOWN(+/-),
CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT(◀/▶) buttons

21. PRESET UP/DOWN(+/-),
CURSOR UP/DOWN(▲/▼) buttons

22. BAND button

1. Input, frequency, volume level, operating information, etc.

2. Surround mode indicators

3. AUTO indicator

4. DIGITAL INPUT indicator

5. DIRECT indicator

6. Preset number display

7. MEMORY indicator

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8. PRESET indicator

9. SLEEP indicator

10. TUNED indicator

11. STEREO indicator

12. HDMI indicator

13. RDS indicators
(Regional option for Europe, etc.)

AUX 1 AUX 2

■AUX 1, 2 IN JACKS

• The AUX 1, 2 IN jacks can be connected to additional audio components such as an MP3 player, etc.

■ Note :

• When connecting these jacks to an MP3 player, etc., you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord.

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Remote Controls

CURSOR CONTROL( , , , ), ENTER
</SEARCH MODE, SELECT / > buttons
The functions in “< >” are regional option
for Europe, etc.

NETWORK CONTROL buttons

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■ Note:

• The VIDEO 3 and NETWORK CONTROL buttons are not available for this receiver.

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N / NBY

UO / AN AL

UROU D

TREO

DO

UDO

OND

NU

AD O A SGNSE KER

ON OFF

TNE CH E EL EUP E T R / EMO BND

PHN S

AX 1 AU 2

POWR

AUDO V DEO R CE VER

RD-65 6

ON FF

EURN

AN M NU

MA TER VO UME

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE

• Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters (23
feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor.

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LOADING BATTERIES

1. Remove the cover. 2. Load two batteries ("AAA" size, 1.5 V) matching

the polarity.

• Remove the batteries when they are not used for a
long time.

• Do not use the rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd type).

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Operations

POWER

ON OFF

ON / STANDBY

AUDIO ASSIGN

RETURN

INPUT

BAND

AUDIO

VIDEO

■Note : Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the system setup

procedures. (For details, refer to "System Setup" on page 29.)

LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE

Before operation

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• Enter the standby mode.

• The STANDBY indicator lights up.
This means that the receiver is not disconnected from
the AC mains and a small amount of current is
retained to support the operation readiness.

• To switch the power off, push the POWER switch again.

• Then the power is cut off and the STANDBY indicator
goes off.

■ Auto Power Save

• The auto power save is a function that automatically
turns the power off to enter the standby mode. When any button is
not pressed for more than the time you set, it will function. (For
details, refer to “When selecting the AUTO POWER SAVE” on
page 31.)

• Each time the “VIDEO” button on the front panel is
pressed, the input source changes as follows:

→ VIDEO 1 →VIDEO 2

• Each time the “AUDIO” button on the front panel is
pressed, the input source changes as follows:

→CD → AUX 1 →TV* → AUX 2 → TAPE→ TUNER

* : Only when the HDMI CONTROL is set to ON, you can

hear the digital audio signals from TV via a HDMI cable.
(For details, refer to “When selecting the HDMI

CONTROL” on page 42.)

• Each time the BAND button(or the TUNER button on the
remote control) is pressed, the band changes as follows:

→ FM ST → FM MONO → AM

1. In the standby mode, turn the power on.

When CD, VIDEO 1 ~ 2 is selected as an input source

4. Select the digital or the analog input connected as

desired.

(Frequency display)

• Each time the POWER ON/STANDBY button on the front panel is
pressed, the receiver is turned on to enter the operating mode or off
to enter the standby mode.

• On the remote control, press the POWER ON button to enter the
operating mode or press the STANDBY button to enter the standby
mode.

2. Switch the speakers on.

• Then “SP ON” is displayed and the sound can be heard from the
speakers connected to the speaker terminals.

• When using the headphones for private listening, press the
SPEAKER button again to switch the speakers off(“SP OFF” is
displayed).

3. Select the desired input source.

• Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input
is selected as follows:

→ O(ptical) → C(oaxial) 1 → C(oaxial) 2 → A(nalog)

■Notes :

• When the HDMI IN connector is connected to your video
component, you cannot assign the audio input as desired.
(It means that only the HDMI digital audio signals can be
heard.)

• When the HDMI IN connector is not connected (and the
“HDMI” indicator flickers), you can assign the audio input.

• When AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE or tuner is selected as an input
source, the digital input cannot be selected.

• When the selected digital input is not connected, the
“DIGITAL” indicator flickers and the analog input is
automatically selected.

• The selected digital input or analog input is automatically
assigned to the corresponding input source on the INPUT
setup menu. (For details, refer to “SETTING THE INPUT” on
page 33.)

• The sound from the component connected to the selected
digital input can be heard regardless of the selected input
source.

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TONE

TUNE

PRESET

MASTER VOLUME

DOWN UP

MUTE

PHONES

5. Operate the selected component for playback.

Adjusting the tone (bass and treble)

• When playing back the program sources with surround
sound, refer to “ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND” on
page 17.

6. Adjust the (overall) volume.

7. To mute the sound.

9. Enter the tone mode.

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• The tone mode is
displayed for several
seconds.

10. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to select the desired tone mode.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone mode is
selected as follows :

OFF : To listen to a program source without the

↕ tone effect.("DIR" lights up.)
ON : To adjust the tone for your taste.("DIR" goes off.)

• “MUTING” is displayed.

• To resume the previous sound level, press it again.

8. To listen with the headphones.

• Be sure to switch the speakers off.

• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital program source,
if the headphones are plugged in and the SPEAKER
button is set to off, it enters the 2CH downmix mode
automatically. (For details, refer to “2CH downmix
mode”on page 17.)

■Note:

• Be careful not to set the volume too high when using
headphones.

■When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone
(bass and treble).

11. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired tone.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone is selected as
follows:

→ BASS ↔ TRE (treble) ↔ TONE: ON ←

12. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired.

• The tone level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~
+10 dB.

• In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be
adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).

• Extreme settings at high volume may damage your
speakers.

• If the tone display disappears, start from the step 9 again.

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SURROUND SOUND

• This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound
atmosphere in your personal Home Theater.

Surround modes

■DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) supports up to

5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high

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fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs bearing the
DTS logo.

■DTS 96/24

This is high resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and
24 bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs
bearing the DTS 96/24 logo.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos:
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital
Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. ⓒ DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

■Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format
developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the Dolby
Digital logo includes the recording of up to 5.1 channels of
digital signals, which can reproduce much better sound
quality, spatial expansion and dynamic range
characteristics than the previous Dolby Surround effect.

■Dolby Pro Logic II surround

This mode applies conventional 2- channel signals such as
digital PCM or analog stereo signals as well as Dolby
Surround signals, etc. to surround processing to offer
improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.
Dolby Pro Logic ll surround includes 2 modes as follows:

• The following modes apply conventional 2-channel
signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to
high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate
sound fields artificially. Select one of the 6 provided
surround modes according to the program source you
want to play.

■Theater

This mode provides the effect of being in a theater when
watching a play.

■Movie

This mode provides the effect of being in a movie theater
when watching a movie.

■Hall

This mode provides the ambience of a concert hall for
classical music sources such as orchestral, chamber music
or an instrumental solo.

■Game

This mode is suitable for video games.

■Stadium

This mode provides the expansive sound field to achieve
the true stadium effect when watching baseball or soccer
games.

■Multi CH Stereo

This mode is designed for playing background music. The
front and surround channels create a stereo image that
encompasses the entire area.

• Dolby Pro Logic ll Movie

When enjoying movies, this mode allows you to further
enhance the cinematic quality by adding processing that
emphasizes the sounds of the action special effects.

• Dolby Pro Logic ll Music

When listening to music, this mode allows you to further
enhance the sound quality by adding processing that
emphasizes the musical effects.

■Dolby Pro Logic

This mode expands any 2-channel source(including Dolby
Surround source) for 4 channel(front left, center, front right
and surround) playback.
The surround channel is monaural, but is played through
two surround speakers.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND

AUTO/MANUAL

SOUND

SURROUND

STEREO

■Note: Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the SETUP menu for optimum performance.

(For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.)

Depending on how to select a surround mode, select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

• Each time this button is pressed, the mode changes as follows :
Auto surround mode : The optimum surround mode will be

("AUTO" indicator
lights up.)

automatically selected depending on the signal
format being input.

Manual surround mode : You can select the desired of different

("AUTO" indicator
goes off.)

surround modes selectable for the signal
being input with using the SURROUND
MODE SELECT (>/<) buttons.

■Notes :

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off or “C(Center)” and “S(Surround)” are set to “NO”, the auto surround mode is invalid.

• Even when the auto surround mode is selected and the same type of digital signal format is being input, the optimum
surround mode may vary depending on whether the speaker type is set to "NO" or not.

• When the auto surround mode is selected, the surround modes other than the optimum surround mode cannot be selected.

■When selecting the manual surround mode with pressing the AUTO/MANUAL button on the front panel

Select the desired surround mode.

• Each time the SURROUND MODE SELECT (>/<)
buttons are pressed, the surround mode changes
depending on the input signal format as follows :

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Signal format being input

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 channel sources,

DOLBY DIGITAL or <2 CH IN> *

Selectable surround mode

1

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sources
Dolby Digital 2 channel sources,
PCM (2 channel) sources,

DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, THEATER, MOVIE, HALL, GAME, STADIUM,
M.CH STEREO, DOLBY PRO LOGIC or <2 CH IN> *

1

Analog stereo sources
DTS sources,

Corresponding DTS mode or <2 CH IN>*

1

DTS 96/24 sources

*1: When “C(Center)” and “S(Surround)” are set to “NO”, any surround mode cannot be selected and the source can be

reproduced either in the stereo mode or in the 2CH downmix mode.

■To cancel the surround mode for stereo operation

• Depending on the signal format which is being input, either the
stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected.

• To cancel either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix
mode, select the surround mode with using the SURROUND
MODE SELECT (>/<) buttons.

■2CH downmix mode

• This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format to be mixed down into 2 front channels and
to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones.

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off to listen with headphones while playing the multi-channel digital signals from DTS or
Dolby Digital sources, it will enter the 2CH downmix mode automatically.

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When adjusting the sound parameters

PRESET

TUNE

• While playing digital signals form Dolby Digital program source or listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, you can
adjust their parameters for optimum surround effects.

1. Press the SOUND PARAMETER button.

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/ RIGHT(▶)

buttons to adjust the selected parameter as
desired.

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• Then “DRC: ~” (or “PANO : ~ ”) is displayed for several
seconds.

• If the parameter mode disappears, press this button again.

2. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired parameter.

■When selecting the "DRC (Dynamic Range
Compression)"

• This function compresses the dynamic range of

previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track
(with extremly high volume) to minimize the difference in
volume between the specified and non-specified parts.
This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when
watching movies at night at low levels.

■Note :

• In some Dolby Digital softwares, DRC setting may not be

valid.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the parameter mode
changes as follows:

→ "DRC" ↔ "PANO" ↔"C.WIDTH" ↔ "DIMEN" ←

(Dynamic Range (Panorama) (Center width (Dimension

Compression) control) control)

• "DRC" can be selected only while playing digital signals
from Dolby Digital source.

• "PANO", "C.WIDTH" and "DIMEN" can be selected only
while listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

→ OFF : To turn off the DRC function. (Default value)

↕

MID

↕

→ MAX

■When selecting the "PANO (Panorama)"

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the
surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with
side wall imaging.
Select "OFF" or "ON"(default value: OFF).

■When selecting the "C. WIDTH (Center width)"
control

This adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from
the center speaker, only from the left/right speakers as a
phantom image, or from all three front speakers to varying
degrees.
The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7(default value :

3).

■When selecting the "DIMEN (Dimension)" control

This gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the
front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps
from -3 to +3 (default value : 0).

Higher compression

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust other

parameters.

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TUNE

Adjusting each channel level with test tone

• The volume level of each channel can be adjusted easily with the test tone function.

■Note : When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the test tone function does not work.

1. Enter the test tone mode. 2. At each channel, adjust the level as desired until

the sound level of each speaker is heard to be
equally loud.

• The test tone mode is displayed and will be heard from
the speaker of each channel for 2 seconds as follows:

→ FL → C → FR → SR → SL → SW

Front Center Front Surround Surround Subwoofer

Left Right Right Left

• You can select the desired channel with pressing the
CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons.

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• When the speaker setting is "NO", the test tone of the
corresponding channel is not available.

3. Cancel the test tone function.

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Adjusting the current channel level

CH.LEVEL

PRESET

TUNE

• After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit

your tastes.

• You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("CAL"),

not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2").

1. Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.

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• Then the memory mode ("CAL", etc.) is displayed for

several seconds.

• When the memory mode or channel level disappears,

press this button again.

2. Select the desired channel.

3. Adjust the level of the selected channel as

desired.

• The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~ 0
dB and other channel levels within the range of -15 ~ +15
dB.

• In general, we recommend the LFE level to be adjusted to
0 dB.(However, the recommended LFE level for some
early DTS software is -10 dB.) If the recommended levels
seem too high, lower the setting as necessary.

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to adjust each

channel level.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
channel is selected as follows:

→ REF 1, 2 (or CAL) ↔ L ↔ C ↔ R ←
→ <DTS or DD> ↔ SW ↔ SL ↔ SR ←

< >: Possible only when the digital signals from Dolby Digital or

DTS program sources that includes LFE signal are input.

• Depending on the speaker settings ("NO") and surround
mode, etc., some channels cannot be selected.

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, only the Front
Left, Front Right (and LFE) channels can be selected.

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Memorizing the adjusted channel levels

ENTER/MEMO
ENTER/MEMO

TUNE

TUNE

CH.LEVEL

• You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset
memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized
whenever you want.

Recalling the memorized channel levels

1. Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.

1. After performing the steps 1 ~ 4 in "Adjusting the

current channel level" procedure on page 20,
press the ENTER(/MEMORY) button.

• Then "1" of "REF 1" indication flickers for several seconds.

2. Select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

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• "CAL " (or "REF 1", etc.) is displayed for several seconds.

• If the channel level mode display disappears, press this
button again.

2. Select the desired one of REF 1 and REF 2.

• Then the channel levels memorized into the selected
preset memory are recalled.

• If the preset memory disappears, perform the above step
1 again.

3. Confirm your selection.

• The adjusted channel levels have now been memorized
into the selected memory.

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LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS

TUNE

TUNE

ENTER/MEMO

BAND

Auto tuning

1. Select the desired band.

ENGLISH

• Each time this button is pressed, the band changes as
follows ;

→ FM ST → FM MONO → AM

("ST" lights up) ("ST" goes off)

• When FM stereo broadcasts are poor because of weak
broadcast signals, select the FM mono mode to reduce
the noise, then FM broadcasts are reproduced in
monaural sound.

Manual tuning

• Manual tuning is useful when you already know the
frequency of the desired station.

• After selecting the desired band, press the TUNING UP(+)
/ DOWN(-) buttons repeatedly until the right frequency has
been reached.

Auto presetting

• Auto presetting function automatically searches for FM
stations only and store them in the memory.

• While listening to FM radio broadcasts, press and hold
down the ENTER(/MEMORY) button for more than 2
seconds.

2. Press the TUNING UP(+)/DOWN(-) buttons for

more than 0.5 second.

• Then "AUTO MEM" flickers and this receiver starts auto
presetting.

• To stop auto presetting, press this button again.

• Up to 30 FM stations can be stored.

■Notes:

• FM stations of weak strength cannot be memorized.

• To memorize AM stations or weak stations, preform
"Manual presetting" procedure with using "Manual tuning"
operation.

• The tuner will now search until a station of sufficient
strength has been found. The display shows the tuned
frequency and "TUNE".

• If the station found is not the desired one, simply repeat
this operation.

• Weak stations are skipped during auto tuning.

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PRESET

ENTER/MEMO

TUNE

PRESET

Manual presetting

ENTER/MEMO

Tuning to preset stations

• You can store up to 30 preferred stations in the memory.

1. Tune in the desired station with auto or manual tuning.

2. Press the ENTER(/MEMORY) button.

• "MEM", etc. flicker.

3. Select the desired preset number (1~30) and press the

ENTER(/MEMORY) button.

• After selecting the tuner as an input source, select the
desired preset number.

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• When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control.
Examples: For “3” :

For “15” :

For “30” :

• When using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control.

Examples : For “3” :

For “15” :

For “30” :

• The station has now been stored in the memory.

• When specifying a two digit number with using the NUMERIC
buttons, the station is stored automatically without pressing the
ENTER(/MEMORY) button.

• A stored frequency is erased from the memory by storing
another frequency in its place.

4. Repeat the above steps1 to 3 to memorize other

stations.

■MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION

The following items, set before the receiver is turned off,
are memorized.

• INPUT SELECTOR settings

• Surround mode settings

• Preset stations,etc.

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RDS Tuner (Regional Option for some countries in Europe, etc.)

LISTENING TO RDS BROADCASTS(FM ONLY)

RDS(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is
capable of translating these signals and putting the information on the display. These codes contain the following information.
Program Service name (PS), A list of Program Types (PTY), Radio Text (RT).

■Notes :

• In the other countries, RDS tuner function cannot be available.

ENGLISH

• RDS is only possible in the FM band.

• RDS searches for the preset stations only. If no stations have been stored in the memory, or if the program type could not be
found among the preset stations, “NO PTY” is displayed.

Therefore, preset the radio stations before searching for RDS stations.

Searching for stations by program type

• You can search for stations by program type.

1. In the FM mode, press the SEARCH MODE

button.

• “SEARCH” is displayed for several seconds.

2. While displaying "SEARCH", select the desired

program type.

3. While displaying the selected program type, press

the ENTER button.

• The tuner starts searching through the preset station for
a match.

• When a station is found, the search stops and the
station plays.

• If no station is found, “NO PTY” is displayed.

• Each time these buttons are pressed, one of different
types of programs is selected.

(NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M, ROCK M,
EASY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER,
FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE
IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M,
OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT)

• If "SEARCH" disappears, press the SEARCH MODE
button again.

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Displaying RDS information

In the FM mode,

• Each time this button is pressed, the display mode
changes as follows:

ENGLISH

Signal

input

Radio

Input

Surround

mode

←← ←

Text (RT)

Volume

→→ →→

source

(Frequency)

Program

Service name

(PS)

Program

Type

(PTY)

* Program Service Name(PS)-The name of the radio

station.

* Program Type(PTY)-This indicates the kind of program

currently being broadcast.

* Radio Text(RT)-Messages sent by the radio station. For

example, a talk radio station may provide a phone
number as RT.

• If the signals are too weak or no RDS service is
available, "NO NAME", "NO PTY" or "NO TEXT" will be
displayed.

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RECORDING

VIDEO

• The digital signals from the coaxial, optical digital input or HDMI IN can be heard but cannot be recorded.

• When recording the analog signals from CD, VIDEO 1~2, be sure to select the analog input.
(For details, refer to "When CD, VIDEO 1~2 is selected as an input source" on page 14.)

• The volume and tone (bass, treble) settings have no effect on the recording signals.

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Recording with TAPE

1. Select the desired input as a recording source

except for TAPE.

2. Start recording on the TAPE.

3. Start play on the desired input.

Dubbing from video components onto VIDEO 1

1.Select the VIDEO 2 as a recording source.

2. Start recording on the VIDEO 1.

3. Start play on the desired input.

• The audio and video signals from the desired input will be
dubbed onto the VIDEO 1 and you can enjoy them on the
TV set and from the speakers.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Operating the sleep timer

• The sleep timer allows the system to continue to operate for a specified period of time before automatically shutting off.

• To set the receiver to automatically turn off after the specified period of time.

• Each time this button is pressed, the sleep time changes
as follows:

→ 10 → 20 → 30 → --- → 90 → OFF

Unit : minutes

• While operating the sleep timer, " " lights up.

• When the sleep time is selected, the fluorescent display
is dimly lit.

Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent display

• Each time this button is pressed, the brightness of
the fluorescent display changes as follows:

→ ON → dimmer → OFF

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Displaying the operation status

During playback,

• In the display OFF mode, pressing some buttons
cancel the display OFF mode to display the operation
status.

• Each time this button is pressed, the display mode
changes as follows:

Volume

→→ → →

• When the RDS tuner function is available in your country,
for details on the FM mode information, see “Displaying
RDS information” on page 25.

Surround

mode

Signal

input

Input

source

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CONFIRMING THE HDMI FUNCTION

To use the HDMI control functions properly, it is recommend to confirm the HDMI control functions usable with each
connected component by performing the following operations.

■Note :

• Some HDMI control functions may not work with certain components and TV that are not compatible with them.

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Before operation

• Check that this receiver, TV and player, etc are connected by HDMI cabels.

• Check that the HDMI control of TV and the HDMI-connectable player are enabled.
(For details on the setups of TV and player, refer to their operating instructions.)

• Set the HDMI CONTROL and the POWER CONROL to ON to enable the HDMI control of this receiver.
(For details, refer to “SETTING THE HDMI” on page 42.)

Confirming the basic HDMI operations

1.Turn the power on for all the components connected by HDMI cables.

2.Switch the TV input to the HDMI input connected to this receiver.

3.Switch this unit input to the HDMI input source.

• Confirm that its picture is displayed and the sound is heard from the speakers properly.

Confirming the HDMI control functions

1.Turn the power on for all the components connected by HDMI cables.

2.Turn the TV off to enter the standby mode.

• Confirm that all the components are turned off.

3.With all the components off, start playback on a player (connected by HDMI cable).

• Confirm that all the components are turned on and the inputs of this unit and TV are switched automatically.

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System Setup

SETUP

ENTER / MEMO

PRESET

TUNE

MAIN MENU

• The setup menu is displayed on the fluorescent display and allows you to perform the setup procedures easily. In most
situations, you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to be
changed later.

The setup menu consists of 6 main menus ; system, input, speaker setup, CH level, parameter and HDMI. These menus are
then divided up into various sub-menus.

■Navigating through the setup menu

• The explanations here assume you are using the buttons on the remote control when performing the setup menu operation.
However, you can use the buttons on the front panel as well.

The buttons on the front panel correspond to those on the remote control as shown below.

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1. Turn the setup menu on.

• The setup menu will be shown.

• To turn the menu off, press this button again.

2. Select the desired menu using the CURSOR

UP(▲)/ DOWN(▼) buttons.

3. Confirm your selection.

• When selecting "SYSTEM", see "SETTING THE
SYSTEM" on page 31.

• When selecting "INPUT", see "SETTING THE INPUT" on
page 33.

• When selecting "SPK SET", see "SETTING THE
SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.

• When selecting "CH LEVEL", see "SETTING THE CH
LEVEL" on page 38.

• When selecting "PARAMTR", see "SETTING THE
PARAMETER" on page 40.

• When selecting "HDMI", see "SETTING THE HDMI" on
page 42.

• When selecting "EXIT", the setup menu will be turned off.

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SW M : NORM / SW +
TONE : OFF

A.P.S : OFF / 2H / 4H / 6H
RETURN

BASS : 0 / - 10 ~ + 10
TRE : 0 / - 10 ~ + 10

SPK SET

VID 1 CFG

VID 2 CFG

CD CFG
RETURN

CONFIG

X-OVER

DISTANCE
RETURN

MODE : CAL / REF 1 / REF 2
L : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
C : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
R : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SR : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SL : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SW : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
DD : 0 dB / -10 ~ 0
DTS : 0 dB / -10 ~ 0
RETURN

DRC : OFF / MID / MAX
RETURN

PANO : OFF / ON
C.WIDTH : 3 / 0 ~ 7
DIMEN : 0 / -3 ~ +3
DRC DD

RETURN

HDMI : AMP / THRU
CEC : OFF / ON
PWR : OFF / ON
RETURN

HDMI

EXIT

AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN
AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN
AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN

FC : 40 / 50 / 80 / 100 / 150 / 200
RETURN
UNIT : M / FT

L : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
C : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
R : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SR : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SL : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SW : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
RETURN

L : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
C : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
R : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SR : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SL : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SW : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
RETURN

F : LARGE / SMALL
C : LARGE / SMALL / NO
S : LARGE / SMALL / NO
SW : YES / NO
RETURN

/ ON

■Setup menu flow

• The setup menu flow is as follows :

ENGLISH

• When "RETURN" is selected on a sub-menu, it will return to the previous menu.

• When the AUDIO ASSIGN(/RETURN) button is pressed on a sub-menu, it will return to the previous menu, too.

■Note : During setup menu operation, only the (POWER ON/)STANDBY button and the buttons required for system setup

will function.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM

SW M : NORM / SW +
TONE : OFF

A.P.S : OFF / 2H / 4H / 6H
RETURN

BASS : 0 / - 10 ~ + 10
TRE : 0 / - 10 ~ + 10

/ ON

• SW M(SUBWOOFER MODE) : To select the desired subwoofer mode.

• TONE : To adjust the tone (bass and treble) as desired.

• A.P.S(AUTO POWER SAVE) : To set the power-off time as desired.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

ENGLISH

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired item.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to set the selected item as desired

When selecting the SUBWOOFER MODE

• "SW ＋" mode is effective only when “F”(Front) and "C"(Center) are set to "LARGE" and "SW"(Subwoofer) is set to "YES" on
the SPK SET menu. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 34.)

NORM : When the low frequency signals of channels set to "LARGE" are reproduced from those channels only.

SW ＋: When the low frequency signals of channels set to "LARGE" are reproduced simultaneously from those channels and

In this mode, the low frequency signals that are reproduced from the subwoofer channel is only the low frequency
signals of LFE (from the multi-channel sources that contains LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, also called the ".1"

↕

channel) and the channels set to "SMALL".

the subwoofer channel.
In this mode, the low frequency range expands more uniformly through the room, but depending on the size and shape
of the room, interference may result in a decrease of the actual volume of the low frequency range.

When selecting the AUTO POWER SAVE

• The auto power save is a function that automatically turns the power off to enter the standby mode. When any button is not
pressed for more than the time you set, it will function.

• You can set the power-off time as desired.

→ OFF ↔ 2H(Hour) ↔ 4H ↔ 6H ←

(To turn off the function)

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When selecting the TONE

OFF : To listen to a program source without the tone effect. ("DIR" lights up.)

↕

ON : To adjust the tone for your taste. ("DIR" goes off.)

■When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone (bass and treble)

① Press the ENTER button to enter the tone setting mode.

ENGLISH

② Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired tone.

When selecting the BASS

③ Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired.

• The tone level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~
+10 dB.

• In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be
adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).

• Extreme settings at high volume may damage your
speakers.

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SETTING THE INPUT

VID 1 CFG

VID 2 CFG

CD CFG
RETURN

AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN
AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN
AUD : OPT / COX 1 / COX 2 / - - ­AUTO : ON / OFF
RETURN

• AUD (AUDIO ASSIGN) : To assign the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired input.

• AUTO (AUTO SURROUND) : To select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

ENGLISH

1.Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to

select the desired input source, then press the

2. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired item.

ENTER button.

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to set the selected item as desired.

Example: When selecting the VIDEO 2

When selecting the AUDIO ASSIGN

• You should assign the connected DIGITAL INs to the desired of CD and VIDEO 1~VIDEO 2.
(For details, refer to "CONNECTING DIGITAL INS" on page 7.)

• You can select the desired of OPT (optical), COX 1(coaxial 1), COX 2(coaxial 2) and - - - (analog).

■Notes :

• In such a case that a DIGITAL IN is assigned to two input sources or more, when these input sources are selected, the digital

audio signals can be heard from the same DIGITAL IN.

• When the HDMI IN connector is connected to your video component, the DIGITAL IN setting is invalid.

When selecting the AUTO SURROUND

• Depending on how to select a surround mode, you can select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode.

■Notes :

• When the SPEAKER button is set to off or “C(Center)” and “S(Surround)” are set to “NO”, the auto surround mode is invalid.

• Even when the auto surround mode is selected and the same type of digital signal format is being input, the optimum surround

• When the auto surround mode is selected, the surround modes other than the optimum surround mode cannot be selected.

(Manual surround mode) : You can select the desired of different surround modes selectable for the signal being input with using

OFF

↕

ON(Auto surround mode) : The optimum surround mode will be automatically selected depending on the signal format being input.

mode may vary depending on whether the speaker type is set to "NO" or not.

the SURROUND MODE SELECT ( > / <) buttons. (For details, refer to "when selecting the manual
surround mode with pressing the AUTO/MANUAL button on the front panel" on page 17.)

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SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP

SPK SET

CONFIG

X-OVER

DISTANCE
RETURN

FC : 40 / 50 / 80 / 100 / 150 / 200
RETURN
UNIT : M / FT

L : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
C : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
R : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SR : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SL : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
SW : 3.0 M / 0.1 ~ 9.0
RETURN

L : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
C : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
R : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SR : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SL : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
SW : 10.0 FT / 0.5 ~ 30.0
RETURN

F : LARGE / SMALL
C : LARGE / SMALL / NO
S : LARGE / SMALL / NO
SW : YES / NO
RETURN

• After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the
optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout.

• Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, you should adjust the
speaker settings, too.

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• CONFIG (CONFIGURATION) : To select the sizes of the speakers that are connected.

• X-OVER (CROSSOVER) : To select the desired crossover frequency.

• DISTANCE: To enter the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time automatically for

optimum surround playback.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

When selecting the CONFIGURATION

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the "CONFIG", then press the ENTER button.

2. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired speaker.

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3. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/ RIGHT(▶) buttons to set the selected speaker as desired.

• Depending on your speaker type, you can select one of these following speaker types.

• Front, Center and Surround speakers :

LARGE : Select this when connecting speakers that can fully reproduce sounds below crossover frequency.
SMALL : Select this when connecting speakers that can not fully reproduce sounds below crossover frequency. When this is

selected, sounds below crossover frequency are sent to the subwoofer or speakers which are set to "LARGE" (when
not using a subwoofer).

NO : Select this when no speakers are connected. When this is selected, sounds are sent to the speakers which are not set to

"NO".

• Subwoofer :

YES : Select this to output LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to “SMALL” form the subwoofer.
NO : Select this when the subwoofer is not connected. The bass frequencies are output from other speakers.

■Notes :

• When speakers are set to "SMALL", you should set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency
characteristics. (For details, refer to "When selecting the CROSSOVER" on page 36.)

• When the "F"(Front) is set to "SMALL", “C”(Center) and “S”(Surround) cannot be set to "LARGE" and the “SW”(Subwoofer)
cannot be set to “NO”.

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4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 until the speakers are all set to the desired mode.

■About the speaker size

• Select "LARGE" or "SMALL" not according to the actual size of the speaker but according to the speaker's capacity for playing
low frequency (bass sound below frequency set on the "CROSSOVER" menu) signals.

• If you do not know, try comparing the sound at both settings (setting the volume to a level low enough so as not to damage
the speakers) to determine the proper setting.

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When selecting the CROSSOVER

• When speakers are set to "SMALL", be sure to set their crossover frequency correctly according to their frequency
characteristics.

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the "X-OVER", then press the ENTER button.

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2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to set the crossover frequency as desired.

• You can select the crossover frequency among 40, 50, 80, 100, 150 and 200 Hz.

■About the crossover frequency

• When speakers are set to "SMALL", low frequencies in those channels that are below the crossover frequency are to output
from subwoofer or front speakers which are set to "LARGE" (when not using a subwoofer).

• Refer to the operating instructions of the speakers to be connected. If the frequency range of your speaker is 100 Hz~20 kHz,
the crossover frequency should be set to 100 Hz(or slightly higher).

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When selecting the DISTANCE

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the “DISTANCE”, then press the ENTER button.

2. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired item.

■Note :

• You cannot select the speakers set to "NO".

3. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶) buttons to set the selected item as desired.

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■When selecting the desired unit

• You can select either "M (Meter)" or "FT (Feet)".

• Once a unit is selected, the distances are automatically
changed in the selected unit.

■When setting the distance

• You can set the distance within the range of 0.1 ~ 9.0
meters in 0.1 meter intervals(or 0.5 ~ 30.0 feet in 0.5 feet
intervals).

4. Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 until the distances are all set as desired.

■About the speaker distance

When enjoying multi-channel surround playback with Dolby Digital and DTS sources, etc., it is ideal that the center and surround
speakers, etc. should be the same distance from the main listening position as the front speakers. By entering the distance
between the listening position and each speaker, the delay times of center and surround speakers, etc. are automatically
adjusted to create an ideal listening environment virtually as if the center and surround speakers, etc. were at their ideal locations
respectively.

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SETTING THE CH LEVEL

MODE : CAL / REF 1 / REF 2
L : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
C : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
R : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SR : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SL : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
SW : 0 dB / -15 ~ + 15
DD : 0 dB / -10 ~ 0
DTS : 0 dB / -10 ~ 0
RETURN

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■Note : Depending on the speaker settings ("NO", etc), some channels cannot be selected.

Adjusting the current channel level

• You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory("CAL"),
not into preset memory ("REF 1", "REF 2")

• After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit
your tastes. (For details, refer to "Adjusting each channel level with test tone" on page 19.)

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired channel.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to adjust the level of the selected
channel or program source's LFE as desired.

Example: When selecting Dolby Digital source's LFE

• The LFE level can be adjusted within the range of -10 ~ 0
dB and other channel levels within the range of -15 ~ +15 dB

• In general, we recommend the LFE level to be adjusted to
0 dB.(However, the recommended LFE level for some
early DTS software is -10 dB.) If the recommended levels
seem too high, lower setting as necessary.

3. Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust each

channel level.

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Memorizing the adjusted channel levels

Recalling the memorized channel levels

• You can memorize the adjusted channel levels into preset
memory("REF 1", "REF 2") and recall the memorized
whenever you want.

1. After performing the steps 1 ~ 3 in "Adjusting the

current channel level" procedure on page 38,
press the ENTER button.

• Then "1" of "REF 1" indication flickers.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to select the desired preset memory,
then press the ENTER button.

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the "MODE ~ ".

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• "CAL" may be displayed instead of "REF 1" or "REF 2".

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to select the desired one of REF 1 and
REF 2.

• Each time the CURSOR LEFT(◀) or RIGHT(▶) button is
pressed, "REF 1" or "REF 2" is selected.

• The adjusted channel levels have now been memorized
into the selected memory.

• Then the channel levels memorized into the selected
preset memory are recalled.

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SETTING THE PARAMETER

DRC : OFF / MID / MAX
RETURN

PANO : OFF / ON
C.WIDTH : 3 / 0 ~ 7
DIMEN : 0 / -3 ~ +3
DRC DD

RETURN

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• DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PARAMETERS : To adjust the various Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters for optimum
(PANO(PANORAMA), C.WIDTH(CENTER

WIDTH), DIMEN(DIMENSION))

• DRC DD(DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION DOLBY DIGITAL) : To adjust the dynamic range compression that makes faint

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

When selecting “PANO”, “C.WIDTH”, “DIMEN”

• You can adjust the various Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters for optimum surround effect.

surround effect.

sound easier to hear at low volume levels.

■Note:

• The parameter settings are valid only when listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select the desired parameter.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/ RIGHT(▶) buttons to adjust the selected parameter as desired.

■When selecting the "PANO"(PANORAMA)

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall
imaging. Select "OFF" or "ON"(default value:OFF).

■When selecting the "C. WIDTH"(CENTER WIDTH) control

This adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker, only from the left/right speakers as a phantom
image, or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7 (default value : 3).

■When selecting the "DIMEN"(DIMENSION)" control

This gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. The control can be set in 7 steps from -3 to
+3 (default value : 0).

3. Repeat the above steps 1 and 2 to adjust other parameters.

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When selecting “DRC DD”

• This function compresses the dynamic range of previously specified parts of the Dolby Digital sound track (with extremely high
volume) to minimize the difference in volume between the specified and non-specified parts.

This makes it easy to hear all of the sound track when watching movies at night at low levels.

■Notes:

• This setting is valid only when the digital signals from the Dolby Digital program source are being input.

• In some Dolby Digital softwares, this setting may not be valid.

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons to select “DRC DD”, then press the ENTER button.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/ RIGHT(▶) buttons to adjust the dynamic range compression as desired.

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→ OFF : To turn off the DRC function

↕

MID

↕

→ MAX

Higher compression

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SETTING THE HDMI

HDMI : AMP / THRU
CEC : OFF / ON
PWR : OFF / ON
RETURN

HDMI

• HDMI(HDMI AUDIO OUT) : To output the digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT connector.

• CEC(HDMI CONTROL) : To link operations with components connected to HDMI connectors and compatible with HDMI

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• PWR(POWER CONTROL) : To link the power ON/OFF status of this unit to components.

• RETURN : To return to the previous menu.

control.

1. Press the CURSOR UP(▲)/DOWN(▼) buttons

to select the desired item.

When selecting the HDMI AUDIO OUT

• The HDMI connection can carry uncompressed digital video signals and digital audio signals.
Depending on whether the digital audio signals input into the HDMI IN are output from the HDMI MONITOR OUT of this

receiver or not, you should set the HDMI AUDIO OUT correctly.
AMP : Not to output the HDMI digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT of this receiver, meaning these signals are

heard from the speakers connected to this receiver.

↕

THRU : To output the HDMI digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR OUT, meaning these signals are heard from the

speakers of your TV.

■Note:

• When the HDMI AUDIO OUT is set to THRU, no sound will not be heard from the speakers connected to this unit.

When selecting the HDMI CONTROL

• The HDMI control function allows input selection of this unit to be interlocked with the operation of the connected components.

OFF : Not to use the HDMI CONTROL function.

↕

ON : To use the HDMI CONTROL function.

• When the HDMI CONTROL is set to ON, you can also use the ARC(Audio Return Channel) function, enabling the TV to send
the audio signals to this receiver via a HDMI cable.

2. Press the CURSOR LEFT(◀)/RIGHT(▶)

buttons to set the selected item as desired.

■Notes:

• The HDMI control function may not work depending on the connected component and its settings.

• To use the ARC function, the TV that supports the ARC function is required.

• For details on HDMI CONTROL and POWER CONTROL, refer to “CONFIRMING THE HDMI FUNCTION” on page 28.

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When selecting the POWER CONTROL

• The Power control function allows the power status of this unit to be interlocked with the power ON/OFF and start of playback
of the connected components.

OFF : Not to use the POWER CONTROL function.

↕

ON : To use the POWER CONTROL function.

■Note:

• The POWER CONTROL can be set only when the HDMI CONTROL is set to ON.

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Troubleshooting Guide

If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair.
If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails to resolve the situation, consult
your dealer. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself. This could void the warranty.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

No power

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No sound

No sound from the surround
speakers

No sound from the center
speaker

No picture

No picture with an HDMI
connection

Noise or distorted picture

Stations cannot be received

Preset stations cannot be
received

Poor FM reception

Continuous or intermittent hissing
noise during AM reception,
especially at night.

Remote control unit does not
operate.

• The AC input cord is disconnected.

• Poor connection at AC wall outlet or the outlet is
dead or off.

• The speaker wires are disconnected.

• The master volume is adjusted too low.

• The MUTE button is pressed to ON.

• Incorrect selection of input source.

• Incorrect connections between the components.

• The HDMI AUDIO OUT is set to THRU.

• The settings related to audio are set incorrectly.

• Surround mode is switched off(stereo mode).

• Master volume and surround level are too low.

• Monaural source is used.

• Surround speaker setting is "NO".

• Stereo mode, etc is selected.

• Center speaker setting is "NO".

• Master volume and center level are too low.

• Video connections between this unit and the
monitor TV are not made correctly.

• Incorrect selection of input source on the monitor
TV.

• HDMI connection between this unit and the
monitor TV are not made correctly.

• The monitor TV or other equipments do not
support HDCP.

• Video format of your monitor TV, DVD player, etc.
is different from PAL.

• No antenna is connected.

• The desired station frequency is not tuned in.

• Antenna is in wrong position.

• An incorrect station frequency has been memorized.

• The memorized stations are cleared.

• No antenna is connected.

• The antenna is not positioned for the best reception.

• Weak signals.

• Noise is caused by motors, fluorescent lamps or
lightning, etc.

• Batteries are not loaded or exhausted.

• The remote sensor is obstructed.

• Connect cord securely.

• Check the outlet using a lamp or another
appliance.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Adjust the master volume.

• Press the MUTE button to cancel the muting effect.

• Select the desired input source correctly.

• Make connections correctly.

• Set it to AMP. (For details, refer to "When
selecting the HDMI AUDIO OUT" on page 42.)

• Set the settings correctly. (For details, refer to
"SETTING THE INPUT" on page 33.)

• Select a surround mode.

• Adjust master volume and surround level.

• Select a stereo or surround source.

• Select the desired surround speaker setting.

• Select the desired surround mode.

• Select the desired center speaker setting.

• Adjust master volume and center level.

• Make proper video connections.

• Select the input source correctly.

• Make proper HDMI connection.

• This unit will not output video signal unless the
connected equipments supports HDCP.

• Change the video format to PAL.

• Connect an antenna.

• Tune in the desired station frequency.

• Move antenna and retry tuning.

• Memorize the correct station frequency.

• Memorize the stations again.

• Connect an antenna.

• Change the position of the antenna.

• Install an outdoor FM antenna.

• Keep the receiver away from noise sources.

• Install an outdoor AM antenna.

• Replace the batteries.

• Remove the obstacle.

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Specifications

■ AMPLIFIER SECTION

• Power output, stereo mode, 6 Ω, THD 0.7%, 40 Hz~20 kHz | 2x100 W

• Total harmonic distortion, 6 Ω, 100 W, 1 kHz | 0.05 %

• Intermodulation distortion

60 Hz : 7 kHz= 4 : 1 SMPTE, 6 Ω, 100 W | 0.1 %

• Input sensitivity, 47 kΩ

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) | 250 mV

• Signal to noise ratio, IHF “A” weighted

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO) | 95 dB

• Frequency response

Line (CD, TAPE, VIDEO), 20 Hz~50 kHz | +0 dB, -3 dB

• Output level

TAPE REC, 2.2 kΩ | 250 mV
PRE OUT (Subwoofer), 1 kΩ | 1.5 V

• Bass/Treble control, 100 Hz/10 kHz | ±10 dB

• Surround mode, only channel driven

Front power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % | 100 W / 100 W
Center power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % | 100 W
Surround power output, 6 Ω, 1 kHz, THD 0.7 % | 100 W / 100 W

■ DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION

• Sampling frequency | 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

• Digital input level

Coaxial, 75 Ω | 0.5 Vp-p
Optical, 660 nm | -15~-21 dBm

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■ VIDEO SECTION

• Video format | PAL

• Input sensitivity (=Output level), 75 Ω

Video (Composite (normal)) | 1 Vp-p

• HDMI connector | 19 pin

■ FM TUNER SECTION

• Tuning frequency range | 87.5~108 MHz

• Usable sensitivity, THD 3%, S/N 26 dB | 12.8 dBf

• 46 dB quieting sensitivity, mono/stereo | 20.2 / 45.3 dBf

• Signal to noise ratio, 65 dBf, mono/stereo | 55 / 50 dB

• Total harmonic distortion, 65 dBf,1 kHz, mono/stereo | 0.5 / 1.0 %

• Frequency response, 30 Hz~12 kHz | ±3.0 dB

• Stereo separation, 1 kHz | 30 dB

• Capture ratio | 4 dB

• IF rejection ratio | 80 dB

■ AM TUNER SECTION

• Tuning frequency range | 522~1611 kHz

• Usable sensitivity | 500 µV/m

• Signal to noise ratio | 40 dB

• Selectivity | 25 dB

■ GENERAL

• Power supply | 230 V ~ 50 Hz

• Power consumption | 200 W

• Dimensions (WxHxD, including protruding parts) | 435x143x359 mm (17-3/8x5-5/8x14-1/8 inches)

• Weight (Net) | 8.6 kg (19 lbs)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvements.

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RD-6506

5707-00000-573-0S

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

RECEPTOR DE AUDIO/VIDEO

RECEPTEUR AUDIO/VIDEO

АУДИО/ВИДЕО ПРИЕМНИК