Yamaha CX-A5200 Owners Manual

AV Pre-Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.

• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.

• Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.

CONTENTS

Introduction 5

Accessories................................................................................... 5

About this book ............................................................................ 5

About remote control .................................................................... 6

Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Operating range of the remote control......................................................................................................... 6

FEATURES 7

What you can do with the unit ........................................................ 7

AV CONTROLLER........................................................................................................................................... 12

MusicCast CONTROLLER.............................................................................................................................. 12

Part names and functions .............................................................13

Front panel ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Front display (indicators) ............................................................................................................................ 15

Rear panel..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Remote control ............................................................................................................................................ 18

PREPARATIONS 19

General setup procedure ..............................................................19

1 Placing speakers ........................................................................20

Basic speaker configuration ........................................................................................................................ 21

Input/output jacks and cables .................................................................................................................... 28

2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers ..........................30

Connecting a power amplifier ..................................................................................................................... 30

Connecting subwoofers ............................................................................................................................... 31

3 Connecting a TV and playback devices .........................................33

Connecting a TV ............................................................................................................................................33

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players).................................................................................. 34

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) ..........................................................................................36

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel .................................................................................................37

4 Connecting the radio antennas.................................................... 38

FM/AM antennas (except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) .................................38

DAB/FM antenna (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) .....................................38

5 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna .....39

Connecting the network cable .....................................................................................................................39

Preparing the wireless antenna ...................................................................................................................39

6 Connecting other devices............................................................40

Connecting a device with analog multichannel output .............................................................................40

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function ........................................................................40

7 Connecting the power cable........................................................41

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language ........................................42

9 Configuring the necessary speaker settings.................................. 43

10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) ................44

Multi Measure................................................................................................................................................ 46

Angle/Height Measure ..................................................................................................................................47

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) ................................................................................47

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)........................................................................ 50

Checking the measurement results .............................................................................................................53

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments .................................................................................................53

Error messages ............................................................................................................................................. 54

Warning messages ........................................................................................................................................55

11 Connecting to a network device wirelessly .................................56

Connecting with a wireless router (access point) .......................................................................................56

Connecting the unit to a wireless network..................................................................................................57

12 Connecting to the MusicCast network ........................................62

MusicCast CONTROLLER .............................................................................................................................. 62

Adding the unit to the MusicCast network ..................................................................................................62

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PLAYBACK 63

Basic playback procedure .............................................................63

Selecting an HDMI output jack .................................................................................................................... 63

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) ......................................................................................64

Registering a scene ...................................................................................................................................... 64

Selecting the sound mode.............................................................65

Playing back with surround effects optimized for the scene (SURROUND:AI).......................................... 66

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP HD

Enjoying unprocessed playback.................................................................................................................. 70

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct).......................................................................................... 71

Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound

(Compressed Music Enhancer) .................................................................................................................... 71

Listening to FM/AM radio (except Australia, U.K., Europe,

Middle East and Russia models) ....................................................72

Setting the frequency steps......................................................................................................................... 72

Selecting a frequency for reception ............................................................................................................ 73

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) .............................................................................................. 73

Listening to DAB radio (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and

Russia models only) .....................................................................75

Preparing the DAB tuning ............................................................................................................................ 76

Selecting a DAB radio station for reception................................................................................................ 76

Registering favorite DAB radio stations (presets)....................................................................................... 77

Displaying the DAB information .................................................................................................................. 78

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label ...........................................................................79

Listening to FM radio (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and

Russia models only) .....................................................................81

Selecting a frequency for reception ............................................................................................................ 81

Registering favorite FM radio stations (presets)......................................................................................... 82

Radio Data System tuning ........................................................................................................................... 84

Playing back music via Bluetooth ..................................................85

Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit ...................................................................................... 85

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device.........................86

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................................................................... 86

Playback of USB storage device contents .................................................................................................. 87

) ............................................................................. 66

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ...................90

Media sharing setup .....................................................................................................................................90

Playback of PC music contents ....................................................................................................................91

Listening to Internet radio ............................................................94

Playback of Internet radio............................................................................................................................ 94

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (Favorites) .............................................................................96

Playing back iTunes/iPod music with AirPlay..................................97

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents ....................................................................................................97

Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone) ..............99

Multi-zone configuration examples .............................................................................................................99

Preparing the multi zone system ...............................................................................................................100

Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 ...........................................................................................................103

Registering favorite items (shortcut)........................................... 105

Registering an item.....................................................................................................................................105

Recalling a registered item.........................................................................................................................105

Viewing the current status.......................................................... 106

Switching information on the front display ..............................................................................................106

Viewing the status information on the TV .................................................................................................107

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu)........................................................................... 108

Option menu items .....................................................................................................................................109

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CONFIGURATIONS 115

APPENDIX 153

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ................................115

Setup menu items ...................................................................................................................................... 116

Speaker....................................................................................................................................................... 121

Sound.......................................................................................................................................................... 125

Scene .......................................................................................................................................................... 131

Video/HDMI................................................................................................................................................. 132

Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 135

Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................................... 138

Multi Zone................................................................................................................................................... 139

System ........................................................................................................................................................ 141

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)............147

ADVANCED SETUP menu items ................................................................................................................. 148

Turning on/off the remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)................................................................ 148

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)........................................................................................... 148

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TUNER FRQ STEP) ........................................................ 148

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) .......................................................................................... 149

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MONITOR CHECK)....................................................... 149

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) ...................................................................................... 149

Switching the DTS format notification setting (DTS MODE) .................................................................... 150

Backing up/recovering the settings (BACKUP/RESTORE)........................................................................ 150

Restoring the default settings (INITIALIZE)............................................................................................... 150

Updating the firmware (FIRM. UPDATE).................................................................................................... 151

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) ............................................................................................... 151

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network .............................. 152

Updating the unit’s firmware .................................................................................................................... 152

Additional Features.................................................................... 153

Playing back audio from the unit on Bluetooth®-enabled speakers/headphones .................................153

Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function) .........................................................155

Frequently asked questions ........................................................ 156

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 157

First, check the following: ..........................................................................................................................157

Power, system and remote control ........................................................................................................... 157

Audio ...........................................................................................................................................................158

Video............................................................................................................................................................160

FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is not available for the Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and

Russia models)............................................................................................................................................ 161

DAB radio (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) ..............................................161

Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................................162

USB and network ........................................................................................................................................163

Error indications on the front display .......................................... 165

Glossary.................................................................................... 166

Audio information (audio decoding format) .............................................................................................166

Audio Information (Others) ........................................................................................................................168

HDMI and video information ......................................................................................................................168

Network information ..................................................................................................................................169

Yamaha technologies .................................................................................................................................169

Supported devices and file formats ............................................. 170

Supported devices...................................................................................................................................... 170

File formats .................................................................................................................................................170

Video signal flow........................................................................ 171

Video conversion table ...............................................................................................................................171

Multi-zone output ...................................................................... 172

Information on HDMI.................................................................. 172

HDMI Control............................................................................................................................................... 172

Audio Return Channel (ARC) ...................................................................................................................... 174

HDMI signal compatibility ..........................................................................................................................174

Trademarks............................................................................... 175

Specifications............................................................................ 176

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Introduction

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

AM antenna

(except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models)

FM antenna

(except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models)

DAB/FM antenna

(Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only)

YPAO microphone

Microphone base

Pole

Power cable

Remote control

Batteries (AAA, LR03, UM-4) (x2)

Quick Start Guide

About this book

The illustrations of the mai n unit used in this manual are of the CX-A5200 (U.S.A. model), unless

otherwise specified.

In this manual, illustrations of English menu screens are used as examples.

Some features are not available in certain regions.

Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to change without

notice.

This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

This manual describes all the “iPod touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to

“iPod touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified.

Icons used in this manual

indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

* (Except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models)

One of the above FM antennas is supplied depending on the region of purchase.

* The microphone base and pole are used for angle/height measurement during YPAO.

* The supplied power cable varies depending on the region of purchase.

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About remote control

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

This section explains how to use the supplied remote control.

Batteries

Insert the batteries the right way round.

Operating range of the remote control

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the

operating range shown below.

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FEATURES

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from external

device

What you can do with the unit

The unit is equipped with the various useful features.

Playing back TV audio in surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.33)

When using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI

cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the

TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

More advanced ENTERTAINMENT sound programs (p.67)

By processing front left and front right sound fields

individually, the ENTERTAINMENT sound programs are

further improved in acoustic positioning and sound

transition. These programs allow you to enjoy clearer vocal

and instrumental sounds, distinct narrations, and more

dynamic sound effects.

Providing a realistic feel and surround effect optimized for the scene of the content (SURROUND:AI) (p.66)

The AI incorporated in the DSP analyzes the scene of the

content and creates the optimal surround effect for it.

This AI instantaneously analyzes scenes by focusing on

sound elements such as “dialogue”, “background music”,

“ambient sounds” and “sound effects” as well as optimizes

the surround effect in real time.

This creates a compelling sense of realism with expressive

power beyond conventional sound field effects.

Various wireless connection methods (p.56)

The unit supports the Wi-Fi feature that allows the unit to

connect to your wireless router (access point) without a

network cable connection.

Home Audio Network with MusicCast (p.62)

The unit supports the MusicCast feature that allows you to

link a MusicCast compatible device to another device in a

different room and play them back simultaneously, or

control all MusicCast compatible devices with the dedicated

application “MusicCast CONTROLLER”.

Backlit remote control (p.18)

This unit’s backlit remote control provides excellent

visibility, making it easy to use, even in a dark room.

Additional Features (p.66)

This unit is equipped with a function for connecting speakers

wirelessly. Content being played back by this unit can be

sent to a Bluetooth device (speakers, headphones, etc.)

(p.153).

In addition, if a device that supports the MusicCast Surround

function is used, the surround speakers and subwoofer can

also be wireless. (p.155)

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CINEMA DSP

CINEMA DSP HD

Level

CINEMA DSP 3D

Time

The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires

for more than 30 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.

What is a sound field?

We perceive sound from a voice or an instrument not only as the sounds that are heard directly

but also as the “reflected” or “reverberant” sound that has been reflected by the walls or

ceiling of the building. The character of the reflected and reverberant sound is affected by the

shape, size, and material of the building, and all of these sounds taken together are what give

us the auditory sensation of being in that specific place.

This unique acoustical character of a specific space is what we call the “sound field”.

Conceptual diagram of a concert hall’s sound field

Conceptual diagram of a sound field created by the unit

CINEMA DSP

Yamaha has accumulated a massive amount of acoustical data by analyzing the actual sound

fields of concert halls and performance spaces around the world. “CINEMA DSP” allows this

data to be applied to create sound fields. This unit contains a wide variety of sound programs

using CINEMA DSP.

By selecting a sound program that is appropriate to the content of the playback source such as

movies, music, or games, you can maximize the acoustical effectiveness of that specific

content. (For example, a sound program designed for movies can give you the sensation of

actually being in that scene.)

CINEMA DSP HD

“CINEMA DSP HD3” is Yamaha’s flagship 3D sound field playback technology that takes full

advantage of the massive amount of acoustic reflection data included in the sound field data.

It delivers more than twice as much capability for generating acoustic reflections as

conventional CINEMA DSP 3D, in addition to high-frequency playback capability, delivering an

utterly natural and powerful spatial sound field.

Capability for reproducing reflections

(when the sound program “Hall in Munich” is selected)

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YPAO

Compensation

Time

Level

YPAO Volume OFF

YPAO Volume ON

FrequencyLow High

Level

High

YPAO is Yamaha original automatic calibration system to optimizing your sound and surround environment by using microphone measurement. It can be create ideal listening environment for

maximizing high sound quality contents playback by adjusting various speakers setting and the sound field automatically.

YPAO-R.S.C.

In typical home, the sound has problems such as a blurred low-frequency range or a smearing

of the acoustical sound image caused by undesirable sound reflection from the walls or ceiling.

“YPAO-R.S.C.” is technology that reduces only the unwanted reflections and produces the

acoustic perfection for your listening environment.

YPAO Volume

YPAO Volume automatically adjusts the high and low frequency levels at any volume level so

that you hear natural sounds even at low volume.

YPAO 3D measurement

The direction (angle) of front, surround and presence speakers, and the height of presence

speakers as seen from the listening position is measured, and compensation is applied to

maximize the 3D sound field effectiveness of the CINEMA DSP.

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Unrivaled audio and video quality

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a 44.1/48 kHz signal (such as a CD)

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a

88.2/96 kHz signal

You can enjoy unrivaled high-quality audio and videos with the unit.

High-resolution music enhancer

Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz / 24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz

content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the

musicality in the original content (p.111).

Before processing

After processing

High-quality video processing

From low-quality digital video to BD (Blu-ray disc) images, any content can be played back as

a high-quality image (p.132).

• Motion adaptive and edge adaptive deinterlacing

• Multi-cadence (including 3-2 pull-down) detection

• Up to 6 presets that can be applied separately to each input source

You can also apply fine touches such as detail enhancement and edge enhancement.

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Expandable to meet diverse needs

Power amplifier

Living room (main zone)

Study room

(such as Zone2)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen

(such as Zone4)

The unit provides excellent expandability which is applicable to all uses.

The best expandability in Yamaha

You can enjoy the highest peak of CINEMA DSP - an 11.2-channel 3-dimensional sound field.

• Flexible connectivity (ready for balanced and unbalanced connections)

• High-quality audio transmission (XLR balanced pre-out)

• XLR balanced input jacks for connecting a high-end such as CD player

Multi-zone function

The multi-zone function (p.99) allows you to play back different input sources in the room

where the unit is installed (main zone) and in other rooms (such as Zone2).

(The following shows examples of use.)

Enjoying music using speakers in another room

While enjoying multichannel playback in your living room, you can listen to music through the

speakers of a different room.

Enjoying videos using a TV in another room (HDMI connection)

While enjoying multichannel playback in your living room, you can enjoy videos and music

being input via HDMI on a TV in a different room.

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Useful applications

The following applications provide you the flexibility to control the unit or assist you with the cable connections.

AV CONTROLLER

“AV CONTROLLER” will turn your smartphone/tablet into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for

your Yamaha network products. This application provides you the flexibility to control the

available inputs, volume, mute, power commands and playback source.

Functions

• Power on/off and volume adjustment

• Input, scene and sound mode selection

• DSP Parameter adjustment

• Playback control (including music selection for some sources)

For details, search for “AV CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.

MusicCast CONTROLLER

“MusicCast CONTROLLER” is an application that allows you to link a MusicCast compatible

device to other MusicCast compatible devices in other rooms and play them back

simultaneously. This app lets you use your smartphone or other mobile device instead of the

remote control to easily select music to play back as well as configure the unit and MusicCast

compatible devices.

Functions

• Selecting and playing back various content

– Play back music from your mobile device

– Select an Internet radio station

– Play back music files stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

– Play back music files stored on a USB storage device

• Operating and configuring the unit

– Select the input source, adjust the volume and mute the audio output

– Select from a wide variety of sound processing features

For details, search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.

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Part names and functions

ENTER

OPTION

SETUP

HELPRETURN

YPAO MIC

PHONES

USB

SILENT CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

MULTI ZONE

AUX

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE CONTROL

SCENE

1234

RL AUDIO

INFO (WPS

)

MEMORY

FM AM

TUNING

PRESET

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

VOLUME

PURE DIRECT

( CONNECT

)

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This section explains the functions of the parts of the unit.

Front panel

a MAIN ZONE z key

Turns on/off (standby) the main zone.

Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 can be turned on/off individual ly (p.103).

b Standby indicator

Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions.

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.134)

• HDMI Standby Through is enabled (p.134)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.136)

• Bluetooth Standby is enabled (p.139)

c AI indicator

Lights up when the SURROUND:AI is enabled (p.66)

d Front display

Displays information (p.15).

e Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.6).

f PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.71).

g INPUT knob

Opening the front panel door

To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently

press the bottom of the door to open it. Keep the door closed

when not using controls or jacks behind the front panel door.

(Be careful not to trap your fingers.)

Selects an input source.

h Front panel door

For protecting controls and jacks (p.14).

i VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

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■ Inside of the front panel door

ENTER

OPTION

SETUP

HELPRETURN

YPAO MIC

PHONES

USB

SILENT CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

MULTI ZONE

AUX

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

ZONE 4

ZONE CONTROL

SCENE

1234

RL AUDIO

INFO (WPS

)

MEMORY

FM AM

TUNING

PRESET

(

CONNECT

)

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(U.S.A. model)

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a SETUP key

Displays the Setup menu on the TV.

b Menu operations keys

Cursor keys: Select a menu or a parameter.

ENTER: Confirms a selected item.

RETURN: Returns to the previous screen.

c OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.108).

d HELP key

In the on-screen menu, the description of a term in the cursor position appears on the TV. This key is enabled when the “?” icon is displayed on the on-screen menu.

e AI key

Turns on/off the SURROUND:AI mode (p.66).

f STRAIGHT (CONNECT) key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.70).

Enters MusicCast CONTROLLER re gistration by holding down for 5

g PROGRAM keys

seconds (p.62).

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.65).

h SCENE keys

Select the assigned input source (including the selected radio station or content when it is assigned), sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.64).

i MULTI ZONE keys

ZONE 2-4: Enables/disables the audio output to each zone (p.103).

ZONE CONTROL: Changes the zone that is controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.103).

j INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.106).

Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.58).

k MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM/DAB radio stations as preset stations (p.73, p.77, p.82).

Registers USB/network contents o r Bluetooth input source as shortcuts (p.105).

l FM and AM keys (except Australia, U.K., Europe,

Middle East and Russia models)

FM and DAB keys (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only)

Switch between FM and DAB (p.76, p.73).

m PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/DAB radio station (p.77, p.83) (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) or a preset FM/AM radio station (p.74) (other models).

Selects a USB/network content from shortcuts (p.105).

n TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.73).

o USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.86).

p YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.44).

q PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

r AUX jacks

For connecting devices, such as CD players (p.37).

Switch between FM and AM (p.73).

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Front display (indicators)

OUT 21

A-DRC

VOL.

VIRTUAL

YPAO VOL.

ZONE

SBL SBR

SL SR

FPL

CL R

FPR

ENHANCER

SLEEP

STEREO TUNED

PA RT Y

MUTE

ZONE ZONE

SW1 SW2

RPL RPR

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LINK MASTER

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a HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input.

OUT1/OUT2/OUT3

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI signal.

b Firmware update indicator

Lights up when a firmware update is available via the network (p.152)

c LINK MASTER

Lights up when the unit is the master device of the MusicCast network.

d ZONE indicators

Lights up when Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 is enabled (p.103).

e STEREO

Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal.

TUNED

Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM radio station signal (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) or an FM/AM radio station signal (other models).

f PARTY

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode (p.104).

g Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.106).

h Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

i MUTE

Blinks when audio is temporarily muted.

j A-DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.110) is working.

k Wireless LAN indicator

Light up while the unit is connected to a wireless network (p.56).

This indicator may light up when the unit is added to the MusicCast

network. For details, see “Adding the unit to the MusicCast network”

(p.62).

l Bluetooth indicator

Lights up when the unit is connecting to a Bluetooth device (p.85).

m Hi-Res

Lights up when the high-resolution mode (p.111) is working.

n CINEMA DSP indicator

“CINEMA DSP HD” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.66) is working. “CINEMA DSP !” lights up when CINEMA DSP HD

o ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.71) is working.

is activated.

p SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

q Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

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r VIRTUAL

Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) (p.66), or the virtual surround processing (p.69) is working.

s Channel indicators

Indicate channels (PRE OUT jacks) from which signals are output.

A Front (L) S Front (R) D Center F Surround (L) G Surround (R) H Surround back (L) J Surround back (R) B Front presence (L) N Front presence (R) M Rear presence (L)

< Rear presence (R) C Subwoofer (1) V Subwoofer (2)

t YPAO VOL.

Lights up when YPAO Volume is enabled (p.110).

Rear panel

HDMI OUT

ARC

2 3

HDMI

(1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(HDCP2.2)

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

IN OUT

REMOTE

R R R

L L

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(7 TV) (3 MUSIC)

(1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

GND

AC IN

REAR PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

FRONT PRESENCE

REAR PRESENCE

SURROUND

FRONT FRONT

(REAR) (FRONT)

L L L

SURROUNDCENTER

PRE OUT FRONT PRESENCE

AUDIO 4

OPTICAL

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

R L

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(

2 RADIO

)

PRE OUT

(REAR)

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

PRESENCE

REAR

PRESENCE

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

BACK

(FRONT)

RS-232C

TRIGGER

OUT

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

NETWORK

HDMI OUT

NET

)

(8 SERVER)

(HDCP2.2)

(ZONE OUT)

YPRPB

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

(5 STB)

AV 1

(1 MOVIE)

(HDCP2.2)

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(U.S.A. model)

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper

connections.

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a PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.36).

b MULTI CH INPUT jacks

For connecting to a device that supports multichannel output and inputting audio signals (p.40)

c Wireless antenna

For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.56) and a Bluetooth connection (p.85).

d AUDIO 1-3 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.36).

e HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.33). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

f AV 1-4 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.34).

g COMPONENT VIDEO (AV 1-2) jacks

For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals (p.35).

h HDMI (AV 1-7) jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.34).

i TRIGGER OUT 1-2 jacks

For connecting to devices that support the trigger function (p.40).

j REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.102).

k HDMI OUT 3 (ZONE OUT) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 or Zone4 (p.101).

l NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.39).

m RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation. Consult your dealer for details.

n AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.41).

o AUDIO 4 (XLR) jacks

For connecting to an audio playback device and inputting audio signals (p.36).

p ZONE OUT jacks

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.100).

q ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to radio antennas (p.38).

r PRE OUT (RCA) jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.32) or to a power amplifier (p.31).

s PRE OUT (XLR) jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.31) or a power amplifier (p.30).

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Remote control

TUNINGBANDTUNING

MEMORY

STRAIGHT

VOLUME

ENHANCER

SUR. DECODE

PROGRAM

POP-UP /MENU

HOME

TOP

BLUE

YELLOW

GREENRED

PRESET

BLUETOOTH

NET USBTUNER

INPUT

8765

4321

SCENE

HDMI OUTPURE DIRECT

PARTY

MAIN 2 3 4

ZONE

SLEEP

d e

o p

a Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

b z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the zone selected with the MAIN/ZONE switch.

c MAIN/ZONE switch

Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control (p.103).

d SLEEP key

Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off), in which the unit switches to the standby mode.

e PARTY key

Turns on/off the party mode (p.104).

f SCENE keys

Switch with one touch between multiple settings set using the SCENE function. Also, turn on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.64).

g Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

Presses NET repeatedly to select a desired network source.

h PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.73).

Recall USB, Bluetooth, or network content that is registered

as a shortcut (p.105).

i OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.108).

j SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p.115)

k Menu operation keys

Operates the menu.

l HELP key

In the on-screen menu, the description of a term in the cursor position appears on the TV. This key is enabled when the “?” icon is displayed on the on-screen menu.

m Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.65).

n Playback operation keys

Controls playback of the external device.

o HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.63).

p PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables the Pure Direct (p.71).

q External device operation keys

Let you perform playback operations when “Bluetooth”, “USB” or “NET”is selected as the input source, or control playback of the HDMI Control-compatible playback device.

The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Some HDMI

Control-compatible devices cannot be used.

r AI key

Turns on/off the SURROUND:AI mode (p.66).

s VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

t MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

Placing speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.20)

2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.30)

3 Connecting a TV and playback devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.33)

4 Connecting the radio antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.38)

5 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.39)

6 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.40)

7 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p.41)

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.42)

9 Configuring the necessary speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.43)

10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.44)

11 Connecting to a network device wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.56)

12 Connecting to the MusicCast network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p.62)

This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!

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1 Placing speakers

T Y

0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

10°~30°10°~30°

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

The unit has 11.2-channel pre-amplifiers. You can connect 2 to 11 channel speakers (via a power amplifier) and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room.

You can also apply multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.99).

Ideal speaker layout Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Function

Front (L/R) 1 2

Center 3 Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogues and vocals).

Surround (L/R) 4 5

Surround back (L/R) 6 7

Front presence (L/R) E R

Rear presence (L/R)

Subwoofer 9

Produce front left/right channel sounds (stereo sounds).

Produce surround left/right channel sounds. Surround speakers also produce surround back channel sounds when no surround back speakers are connected.

Produce surround back left/right channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds or heights channel sounds of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X contents.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces bass parts of other channels.

This channel is counted as “0.1”. You can connect 2 subwoofers to the unit and place them on the left/right (or front/rear) sides of the room.

• Use “Ideal speaker layout” (diagram on the left) as reference. You do not need to exactly adjust the speaker

layout to this diagram since the YPAO function of the unit will automatically optimize the speaker settings (such

as distances) to suit the speaker layout.

• The unit creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surroun d speakers to produce 3-dimensional sound fields even when no front presence speakers are connected. However, we recommend using front presence speakers in order to experience the full effect of the sound fields (and rear presence speakers for further spatial sounds).

• The unit creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, a nd surround speakers to produce

natural 3-dimensional sound fields when front presence speakers are connected but no rear presence

speakers.

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Basic speaker configuration

6 7

T Y

If you do not multi-zone configurations, follow the procedure below to place the speakers in your room and connect them to the unit.

■ Placing speakers in your room

Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This

section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

• To have a full effect of Dolby Atmos contents, we recommend using a speaker system with a S mark. However,

you can also play back Dolby Atmos contents with the 7.1 system (using surround back speakers).

• To have a full effect of DTS:X contents, we recommend usin g a speaker system with a

• (About the number of channels) For example, “5.1.2” denotes “standard 5.1-channel plus 2 for overhead

speaker channels”. For details on how to place overhead speakers (presence speakers), see “Presence speaker

layout” (p.26).

S mark.

11.2-channel system [S7.2.4]

(using both surround back and rear presence speakers)

This speaker system brings out the full performance of the unit and allows you to enjoy a

highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field with any contents.

• When Zone3 output i s enabled (p.103), the rear presence left/right channel output is not available in the main

zone.

• When using front presen ce and rear presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled

speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” setting in the

“Setup” menu before performing YPAO (p.43).

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9.2-channel system [S5.2.4] (using rear presence speakers)

T Y

This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-natural

3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the

surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for

enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.103), the rear pres ence right/left channel output is not available in the main

zone.

• When using front presence and rear presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled

speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” setting in the

“Setup” menu before performing YPAO (p.43).

9.2-channel system [S7.2.2] (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional

sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back

speakers.

• When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing

YPAO (p.43).

• This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers

to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

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7.1-channel system [S5.1.2] (using front presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional

sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround

speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not

only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

• When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing

YPAO (p.43).

• This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers

to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

7.1-channel system [S7.1.0] (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and

surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy

extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

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5.1-channel system

This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and

surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround

Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound

field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)

Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround

speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA

FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” (p.122) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.

You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).

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Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional

sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to

enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

2.1-channel system

Even when no surround speakers are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers

using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA

DSP).

When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO

(p.43).

Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1 system.

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Presence speaker layout

The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height/Rear Height,

Overhead and Dolby Enabled SP). Choose a layout pattern that suits your listening

environment (p.122).

• You can enjoy Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Cinema DSP HD3 with any layout pattern.

• You can configure the placement patterns for front presence and rear presence speakers separately (p.122).

Front Height/Rear Height

Install the presence speakers on the front/rear side wall.

It delivers a natural sound field with excellent linkage of left, right, top and bottom sound

spaces, and sound extensity effectively.

Overhead

Install the presence speakers to the ceiling above the listening position.

It delivers realistic overhead sound effects and sound field with excellent linkage of front and

rear sound spaces effectively.

Dolby Enabled SP

Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.

It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from speakers

that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers.

Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on top of or near the traditional front speakers. A Dolby Enabled speaker unit

may be integrated into a traditional speaker. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Dolby Enabled

speakers.

Notes on installation of ceiling speakers

When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, use the following illustration as a reference.

When using two presence speakers

For details on the installation position of ceiling speakers, see “Notes on installation of ceiling speakers” (p.26).

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Installation position

Just above the listening position, or the ceiling between extensions of front speakers and

listening position

When using four presence speakers

Installation position

Front presence speakers:

the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening position

Rear presence speakers:

the ceiling between the extensions of the listening position and surround (or surround back)

speakers

Caution

Be sure to use speakers that are made for ceiling use and take anti-drop measures. Ask a qualified contractor or dealer personnel for installation works.

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Input/output jacks and cables

AV 1

(1 MOVIE)

HDMI cable

AV 1

(1 MOVIE)

COMPONENT VIDEO

Component video cable

AV 1

VIDEO

(1 MOVIE)

Video pin cable

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

AUDIO3

Stereo pin cable

The unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Prepare the cables that match the jacks on your devices.

■ Video/audio jacks

To input/output video and audio signals, use the following

jacks.

HDMI jacks

Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single

jack. Use an HDMI cable.

Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. We recommend using as

short a cable as possible to prevent signal quality degradation.

• The unit’s HDMI jacks support the HDMI Control, Audio Return Channel

(ARC), and 3D and 4K Ultra HD video transmission features.

• Use high speed HDMI cables to enjoy 3D or 4K Ultra HD videos.

■ Video jacks

To input only video signals, use the following jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Transmit video signals separated into three components:

luminance (Y), chrominance blue (Pb), and chrominance red

(Pr). Use a component video cable with three plugs.

VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

■ Audio jacks

To input/output only audio signals, use the following jacks.

OPTICAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical cable.

Remove the tip protector (if available) before using the cable.

COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial cable.

AUDIO jacks

Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin cable

(RCA cable).

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XLR jacks

AUDIO 4

XLR balanced cable (male)

CENTER

PRE OUT

XLR balanced cable (female)

2. HOT 1. GND

3. COLD

XLR input jacks XLR output jacks

1. GND 2. HOT

3. COLD

Transmit analog audio signals. Use an XLR balanced cable.

XLR input jacks

Match the pins and insert the “male” connector of the XLR

balanced cable until you hear a click.

When disconnecting the cable from the unit, hold down the PUSH button

on the unit and then pull the connector out.

XLR output jacks

Match the pins and insert the “female” connector of the XLR

balanced cable until you hear a click.

When disconnecting the cable from the unit, hold down the lever of the

connector and then pull it out.

About the XLR jacks

• The pin assignments for the XLR jacks of the unit are shown below. Before connecting an XLR balanced cable, refer to the instruction manual of your device and verify that its XLR jacks are compatible with the pin assignments.

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2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers

R R

L L

COAXIAL COAXIAL

REAR PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

FRONT PRESENCE

REAR PRESENCE

SURROUNDRFRONT FRONT

(REAR) (FRONT)

L L L L

SURROUNDCENTER

PRE OUT FRONT PRESENCE

OPTICAL

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

R L

75ȍ

ANTENNA

( 2 RADIO

)

(REAR)

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

PRESENCE

REAR

PRESENCE

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

BACK

XLR

PRE OUT

(XLR) jacks

(Female connector)

Power amplifier

(Male connector)

Main input (XLR)

Speaker

connections

The unit (rear)

Connect the power amplifier and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) to the unit.

Connecting a power amplifier

Connect the input jacks of your power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit so that the

audio source selected on the unit can be output to the power amplifier for playback.

Select a balanced (XLR) or an unbalanced (RCA) connection for each channel depending on the

input jacks available on your power amplifier.

The XLR jacks and RCA jacks for each channel output the same signals.

Caution

To prevent the generation of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure you remove the power cable of the unit and turn off the power amplifier before making connections.

■ Balanced connection

Depending on the speaker system you want to use, connect the corresponding PRE OUT (XLR)

jacks of the unit to the amplifier with XLR balanced cables.

• Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your power amplifier and verify that

its XLR jacks are compatible wit h the pin assignments of the unit (p.29).

• We recommend using a power ampl ifier with volume control bypass (or without volume control circuit).

OAXIAL

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