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    Other connections
    •  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
    •  Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. 
    •  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
    Connections
    PreparationsBACK
    OUTIN IN
    CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
    AUDIO
    SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
    OUT IN
    IN
    IN
    (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
    (CABLE/SAT)
    HDMI 1 HDMI 2
    HDMI 3
    CK
    COMPONENT VIDEO
    L
    RININ IN
    IN
    OUT
    IN
    INOUTOUT
    IN IN IN
    INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
    (CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
    SUBWOOFER
    Y
    P
    B
    PR
    IN
    OUTOUT
    IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
    OUT
    CENTER
    ININFM ANT
    AM ANT
    LOOPEXT
    75Ω
    L
    LOOP ANT GND
    VIDEO
    S VIDEO
    OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
    S VIDEO 
    IN
    VIDEO IN
    (L) 
    AUDIO
    (R) IN DVD recorder, etc.
    To connect the unit for audio or picture recording
    You can record audio or pictures to the equipment connected to DVD recorder output terminal (AUDIO, VIDEO, S VIDEO).
    See page 41 for more details.
    Note
    • Connect the recording unit and source unit using the same cable.
    To connect the unit to a video camera etc.
    These terminals are convenient for equipment you want to connect only temporarily. 
    Note
    • Use a cable, 
     or 
     that belongs to the same type as the video cab le you used for connecting the unit to your TV.
    Rear panel
    WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
    INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
    +
    _MULTI CH
    PROCESSING TrueHD
    D+
    DTS-HD MULTI CH
    LPCM BI-AMP
    SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
    RETURN
    AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
    SPEAKERS B
    S VIDEO
    VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
    POWER
    S VIDEO 
    OUT
    VIDEO 
    OUT
    (L) 
    AUDIO
    (R) OUT Video 
    camera 
    etc.
    Ho
    w to attach or remove the front terminal cover
    • Attaching the cover is recommended to protect terminals when not in use.  
     To attach 
      To remove
    Place the dent on the left to insert. Press the dent.Hold the protr
     usion to remove.
    The dent
    T
    
    erminal cover
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    Connections
    Connecting other speakers
    Note
    • Make sure to connect speakers’ HF terminals with the unit’s FRONT B terminals, and speakers’ LF terminals with the unit’s FRONT A terminals.
    • Different amps for high frequency and low frequency signals produce BI-AMP stereo sounds that are clearer and higher in audio  quality when you play on 2 channels sources containing analog audio and 2-channel PCM signals ( ➔ page 51).
    • 
    When connecting speakers with the impedance of 4  Ω, mak e sure to set “4 OHMS ” in “Setting the speaker impedance” on page 38.
    • See “Notes on “To connect bi-wire speakers”” on page 50 for more details.
    BI-WIRELF
    HFLRFRONT A
    FRONT BCENTER
    SURROUND SURROUND BACK
    CD
    FRONT A FRONT BCENTER
    SURROUND
    SURROUND BACK
    L
    RINAC  IN~
    OUTTV MONITOR(DVD RECORDER)
    Y
    P
    B
    PR
    RLRRLL
     6-8 Ω /  EACH SPEAKER (CHAQ UE) A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω  / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE)
    Class2 wiring SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS
    Front speaker (R)
    Speaker impedance
    Front A or B:  4 to 8 Ω
    Fr
    
    ont A and B:  6 to 8  Ω 
    To connect bi-wire speakers
    Make sure to select “YES ” in “Making bi-wire setting” (
    ➔ page 38) when you connect the unit to bi-wire speakers. The speakers 
    do not produce adequate sounds unless y
    ou make this setting.
    To connect a second pair of front speakers (SPEAKERS B)
    Make the following connections when you wish to install a second pair of speakers in another room and enjoy music there.
    Front speaker (L)
    Speaker cable
    (not included)
    BI-WIRELF HFLRFRONT A
    FRONT BCENTER
    SURROUND SURROUND BACK
    CD
    FRONT A FRONT BCENTER
    SURROUND
    SURROUND BACK
    L
    RINAC  IN~
    OUTTV MONITOR(DVD RECORDER)
    Y
    P
    B
    PR
    RLRRLL
     6-8 Ω /  EACH SPEAKER (CHAQ UE) A OR B/BI-WIRE : 4-8 Ω  / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE) A AND B : 6-8 Ω / EACH SPEAKER (CHAQUE)
    HF
    LF
    HF
    LF
    Class2 wiring SPEAKERS  HAUT-PARLEURS
    Front speaker (R)
    Rear view
    Speaker impedance
    BI-WIRE:  4 to 8  Ω 
    Speaker cable
    (not included)
    Front speaker (L)
    Rear view
    Rear panel
    Rear panel
    Note
    • When connecting speakers with the impedance of 4  Ω, mak e sure to set “4 OHMS ” in “Setting the speaker impedance” on page 38.
    • See “Notes on “SPEAKERS B”” on page 51 for more details.
    If using 4-mm plug
    Turn speaker terminals 
    clockwise and tighten 
    them before inserting 
    plugs into their holes.
    (    )
    (    )
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    •  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
    •  Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. 
    •  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
    Connections
    Preparations
    To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67
    You can connect left and right surround speakers wirelessly by using Panasonic SH-FX67 (a set consisted of a digital transmitter 
    and a wireless system sold separately) with the unit (➔ page 27).
    T
    
    o use these options, insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to  
    SH-FX67’
    
    s wireless system. See SH-FX67’s operating instructions for details.
    OUND BACK
    OUT IN IN
    CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
    AUDIO
    SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
    OUT IN
    IN
    IN
    (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
    (CABLE/SAT)
    HDMI 1 HDMI  2
    HDMI 3
    ND BACK
    S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
    L
    RIN IN IN
    IN
    OUT
    IN
    INOUT
    OUTIN IN IN
    INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
    (CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
    SUBWOOFER
    Y
    P
    Bwiring
    PR
    IN
    OUT O UT
    IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
    OUT
    CENTER
    ININFM ANT
    AM ANT
    LOOPEXT
    75Ω
    L
    LOOP ANT GND
    VIDEO
    OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
    Rear panel
    How to insert the digital transmitter
    OUND BACK
    OUTIN IN
    CDBD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAME TV
    AUDIO
    SURROUND  BACKSURROUNDFRONTSUBWOOFER
    OUT IN
    IN
    IN
    (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER)
    (CABLE/SAT)
    HDMI 1 HDMI 2
    HDMI 3
    ND BACK
    S VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO
    L
    RIN IN IN
    IN
    OUT
    IN
    INOUT
    OUTIN IN IN
    INTV MONITORTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/(BD/DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(CABLE/SAT)1 23DIGITAL IN(DVD RECORDER)(BD/DVD PLAYER)(TV)
    (CD)OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
    SUBWOOFER
    Y
    P
    Bwiring
    PR
    IN
    OUT OUT
    IN IN IN INTV MONITORDVD RECORDERVCRCABLE/SATGAMEDVD PLAYERBD/
    OUT
    CENTER
    ININFM ANT
    AM ANT
    LOOPEXT
    75Ω
    L
    LOOP ANT GND
    VIDEO
    OPTION V.1DC OUT/SORTIE C.C. 5V 500mA MAX
    1
    21
    3
    2
    FM ANT
    75 Ω
    Adhesive tape
    FM indoor antenna 
    (included)
    Fix the other end of the 
    antenna where 
    reception is best. AM loop antenna (included)
    Keep the antenna cord away from DVD recorders, 
    Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, and other cords.
    White Red
    Blac
    
    k
    Rear panel
    FM outdoor antenna (not included)
    •  Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
    •  The antenna should be installed by a competent  technician.
    FM outdoor 
    antenna
    75  Ω coaxial cable
    Connecting antennas
    When finished connecting antennas, tune the radio station once (
    ➔ pages 48 and 49) and fix the antennas where reception is best.
    Note
    • You can enjoy wireless speakers in another room (
    ➔ page 27) (MUL TI ROOM). To use multi room function, make sure to select 
    “MULTI ROOM ” in “Setting wireless speakers” ( ➔ page 39).
      
    • When “MULTI ROOM ” is set, the surround speak
     ers cannot be used wirelessly.  
    When the surround speak
    ers are used wirelessly, you cannot set “MULTI ROOM ”.
    • 
    By using 2 sets of SH-FX67, you can enjoy 7.1 channel playback, making the surround speakers and surround back speakers wireless. 
    In that case
    , make ID number setting (
    ➔  page 27).
    • 
    Setting of the surround selector on SH-FX67 is necessary for 7.1 channel playback. See SH-FX67’s operating instructions for 
    more information.
     Press the dents on both sides with force.
      Remove the cover.
     Insert firmly with the label side facing front.
    Digital
    tr
     ansmitter Dents 
    Use  care  because  the 
    co
    ver may pop out.
    •
    Label 
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    Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone
    Using the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating area, polarity and size 
    and make adjustments for connected speakers.
    K
    
    eep quiet during the auto speaker setup. Conversational voice, air-conditioning noise and small sounds made 
    by winds may cause an error or produce an incorrect setting. Speakers output loud test signals during the auto 
    speaker setup. Make sure to keep little children out of the room.
    Mute the TV volume before starting the auto speaker setup.
    When 
    the subwoofer is connected, make sure it is turned on. (There are subwoofer models that turn off automatically.)
    Set the subwoofer volume to the normal listening level.
    Select “YES  ”  
    in “Making bi-wire setting”  (➔ page 38) when you connect the unit to bi-wire speakers.
    WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
    INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
    +
    _MULTI CH
    PROCESSING TrueHD
    D+
    DTS-HD MULTI CH
    LPCM BI-AMP
    SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
    RETURN
    AUTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
    SPEAKERS B
    S VIDEO
    VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
    “   ”
    “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP”
    SPEAKERS A
    POWERPOWER
    TV/VIDEO
    ENTER
    SUB MENUS
    1
    To turn the unit on
    Press [
    ^].
    The standby indicator “
    ^”  goes off when you turn the unit on.
    • You can also turn this unit on by pressing [POWER  8] on the unit.
    2
    Confirm “A” is displayed on the unit’s display.
    • If “ A ” is not displayed, press [SPEAKERS A].
    3
    Connect the setup microphone (included).
    Setup microphone
    SETUP MIC AUXAUTO SPEAKER SETUPSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
    SPEAKERS B
    S VIDEO
    VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
    POWER
    4
    Place the setup microphone (included).
    Place  the  setup  microphone  on  a  flat  surface  to 
    stabilize it.
    Examples:  A  level  bench  sharing  the  height  with 
    the  seating  area,  a  top  section  of  a 
    sofa etc.
    Set the microphone at seated ear height.
    Use a tripod (for camera and other products) for 
    best results.
    •
    •
    •
    5
    To start the setup
    Press and hold [–AUTO, TEST] (on the remote control)  
    f
    or 2 seconds.
    The “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator flashes.
    The  unit  cancels  the  auto  speaker  setup  halfway  through  when  you  give  a  different 
    operational instruction before the setup finishes.
    To cancel the setup halfway, press [–AUTO, TEST].
    •
    •
    •
    6
    To finish the setup
    When all auto settings are made, “
    COMPLETE ”  appears and the “AUTO SPEAKER 
    SETUP” indicator lights on.
    You can perform other operations after “COMPLETE ” is displayed. The unit keeps the 
    settings 
    
    even if you move straight on to another operation.
    Press [–AUTO, TEST] (on the remote control).
    Unplug the setup microphone when the setup is finished.
    •
    •
    •
    •
    •
    •
    •
    Tripod etc.
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    Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone
    Preparations
    With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following.
    DISTANCE :   The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the seating area and corrects the sound delay in the 
    seating area. The maximum speaker distance for correcting the delay is 15 meters (45 feet).
    POLARITY  :
       The unit checks the polarity of each speaker and, when the polarity is wrong, corrects it.  
    Select 
    “CHECK NO ” in “Setting the unit against automatic polarity adjustment” ( ➔ page 38) before starting the auto 
    speak
    
    er setup when you do not want the unit to adjust polarity automatically.
    SIZE / LEVEL / FREQUENCY :    The unit measures acoustic characteristics of the room including speaker characteristics (size,  speaker connection status, output 
     level and lowpass filter settings) and adjusts them.
    Note
    The setup microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and avoid placing it on top of the unit.
    These settings remain effective after the unit goes off.
    The setup microphone jack is for use with the setup microphone only. Do not connect other microphones.
    The volume may reach an extremely high level when you repeat the auto speaker setup.  
    When 
    
    the auto speaker setup is finished, check the volume before starting playback.
    Setting the connection status and adjusting the level are the only available adjustment for the subwoofer through the auto speaker setup.
    Such factors as speaker types, room conditions and speaker placement may cause the unit to set speaker size, 
    lowpass filter frequency and other items differently for the same type of speakers or produce settings that differ from 
    the actual characteristics of respective speakers.
    When sound from speakers seems odd, check the following settings. When you find undesirable settings, correct them 
    manually.
    See “Setting speakers and their sizes”, “Setting distances” and “Setting the lowpass filter” (➔ pages 
    37 and 38).
    •
    Error messages
    When one of the following error messages appears, press [–AUTO, TEST] to cancel and perform the auto speaker setup again.
    Message Cause Countermeasure
    CONNECT MIC
    The setup microphone is not connected.
    • Connect  the setup microphone properly.
    •
    NO MIC The setup microphone comes off during the 
    auto 
    
    speaker setup and correct measurement 
    cannot be achieved.
    •
    Chec k to make sure the microphone is connected 
    properly.
    •
    NOISY Loud noise is preventing measurement.
    • P
     erform the auto speaker setup again when the 
    room is quiet.
    •
    T
     urn off an air-conditioner and other equipment 
    that are producing noise.
    •
    MEASURING ERROR A speaker is too far.
    An 
    
    error occurred from an unknown cause.
    •
    • Chec
     k speaker locations.
    Perform the setup again.
    •
    •
    CHECK CONNECTION T
     O SBL SPEAKER The right surround back speaker was 
    detected, but 
    the left surround back speaker 
    was not detected.
    •
    Connect 
     to the left surround back speaker 
    terminal when you connect only one surround 
    back speaker.
    •
    Chec
     k the left surround back speaker’s 
    connections.
    •
    NEED TO CONNECT LS/RS SPEAKERS Surround back speakers were detected, but 
    left and 
    right surround speakers were not 
    detected.
    •
    Connect 
     surround speakers as well when you 
    connect surround back speakers.
    •
    CHECK CONNECTION T
     O LS SPEAKER The unit cannot detect the surround speaker 
    (left).
    •
    Chec k connections.
    •
    CHECK CONNECTION T
     O RS SPEAKER The unit cannot detect the surround speaker 
    (r
    ight).
    •
    Chec k connections.
    •
    CHECK CONNECTION T
     O L SPEAKER The unit cannot detect the front speaker (left).
    • Chec k connections.
    •
    CHECK CONNECTION T
     O R SPEAKER The unit cannot detect the front speaker 
    (r
    ight).
    •
    Chec k connections.
    •
    LOW SIGNAL • 
     Test signals from the speakers are too weak 
    to allow accurate measurement with the 
    microphone. • Change the microphone location (height, 
    direction etc.).
    • 
    
    Check if there is any obstacle near a speaker 
    that is blocking the test signals.
    • Set the subwoofer volume to the normal listening  level.
     When the “AUTO SPEAKER SETUP” indicator is off after the auto speaker setup:
    Auto speaker settings have been cancelled as a result of various setting changes.
    •
    •
    •
    •
    •
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    Enjoying the Home Theater
    ENTER
    SUB MENUS
    TV/VIDEO
    WIRELESS READYSURROUND     M.ROOM
    INPUT SELECTORVOLUME
    +
    _MULTI CH
    PROCESSING TrueHD
    D+
    DTS-HD MULTI CH
    LPCM B I-AMP
    SETUP MIC AUXTUNE
    RETURN
    A
    UTO SPEAKER SETUP-SETUP OKSURROUNDSPEAKERS A
    SPEAKERS B
    S VIDEO
    VIDEOL  -  AUDIO  -  R
    “   ”
    “SURROUND”
    “MULTI CH PROCESSING”
    SURROUNDSPEAKERS B
    SPEAKERS A
    “ WIRELESS READY SURROUND, M. ROOM
    ”
    INPUT SELECTOR
    VOLUME
    +
    _
    TUNEPOWERPOWER
    Basic playback
    1
    To turn the unit on
    Press [
    ^].
    • The standby indicator “
    ^”  goes off when you turn the unit on.
    • You can also turn this unit on by pressing [POWER  8] on the unit.
    2
    Confirm “A” is displayed on the unit’s display.
    • Check the “SURROUND” indicator is lighting up. If not, press [SURROUND] on 
    the unit to set surround playback ( ➔ pages 13 and 29).
    3
    To switch input sources
    Press  [INPUT SELECTOR] repeatedy.
    FM 
     AM 
     CD 
     TV 
    CABLE/SA T 
     BD/DVD P. (Blu-ray Disc/DVD player)
     
      
    GAME   OPTION P. 
     AUX  
    VCR  
    D
     VD R. (DVD recorder)
    • 
    You can also switch input sources using [INPUT SELECTOR] on the unit.
      To play a DVD recorder with built-in VCR   (If the equipment has the output terminal specifically for DVD/VHS.) 
    ( ➔  page 17)
    •  To play a DVD: select “DVD R. ”.
    • To play a video cassette: select “VCR ”.
    4
    Play the selected input source.
    5
    To adjust the volume
    Press [VOL  +, –].Volume range: – – dB (minimum),  –79dB  to 0dB (maximum)
    • 
    You can also adjust the volume using [VOLUME +, –] on the unit.
    • You can change dB value display to numeric value display (
    ➔ page 40).
      To finish the Home Theater
    Be sure to reduce the volume and press [ ^] to tur n the unit to standby.
    Note
    • See page 50 for digital signals that can be played on this unit.
    • Images recorded with x.v.Color or Deep Color (
    ➔ page 52) are also suppor
     ted.
    • If “ 
    A ” is not displayed in step 2, press [SPEAKERS A].
    • 
    Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ 
    A ” and “ B ” on when bi-wire 
    speakers are connected ( ➔ page 22).
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    Enjoying the Home Theater
    Basic operations
    Using surround speakers wirelessly 
    with SH-FX67
    • Insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to SH-FX67’s 
    wireless system ( ➔ page 23).
     
    By using 2 sets of SH-FX67, you can enjoy 7.1 channel playback, 
    making the surround speakers and surround back speakers wireless.
    • See SH-FX67’s operating instructions for details.
    • Make sure to turn the unit off before inserting or removing the  digital transmitter.
    • See the note on page 50.
    The “WIRELESS READY SURROUND” indicator stays on 
    while the digital transmitter is connected.
    The indicator may stay off or flash in the following cases.
    The indicator stays off:
    • When the “MULTI CH PROCESSING” indicator is off
    • When using “MULTI ROOM ” ( ➔ belo
     w)
    The indicator flashes:
    • 
    When radio waves are interrupted (when SH-FX67 is turned off)
    To enjoy 7.1 channel playback using 2 sets 
    of SH-FX67
    You need to set ID number for the second SH-FX67.
    • T
    urn on either of the 2 sets.
    • Insert the digital transmitter supplied with the one which is  OFF to this unit. ( ➔ page 23)
    1.  Turn the unit on.
    •  “WIRELESS READY SURROUND” indicator flashes.
    2.  Press [FM/AM] on the remote control.
    3.  Press [3] on the remote control while 
    pressing [TUNE  1] on the unit.
    • ID set mode starts.
    4.  Press ID set button on the SH-FX67 
    which is ON while “P ” is displayed on the 
    displa
    
    y panel.
    5.  Press [3] on the remote control while  pressing [TUNE  1] on the unit.
    •  “WIRELESS READY SURROUND” indicator lights up.
    •  The setting is completed.
    Note
    • The digital transmitter supplied with SH-FX67 which is ON is 
    not used.
    • 
    
    We recommend you keep the unused digital transmitter in a 
    safe place.
    When you use wireless speakers in another 
    room (MULTI ROOM)
    • Be sure to set “MULTI ROOM ” in “Setting wireless speakers”  (➔  page 39).
    • 
    
     
    The audio signals come out of front and center in 2CH MIX 
    (2-channel mix)
    • 
    When the digital transmitter is inserted and “MULTI ROOM ” is set , 
    the “WIRELESS READY M. ROOM” indicator lights on.
      However, the 
    indicator may turn off in the following cases.
      -  When radio waves are interrupted (when SH-FX67 is turned  off)
     
    
    -    When the surround speakers are in use of wireless  
    (
    ➔  abo
     ve).
    Using SPEAKERS B
    Sound is output from the speakers connected to the FRONT B 
    terminals on this unit.
    Press [SPEAKERS B] on the unit to switch  
    “
    B” on.
      To turn off speakers connected to the FRONT A 
    terminals
    S
     witch “
    A” on the display off by pressing [SPEAKERS A].
    • See the note on page 51.
    Playback when making analog 
    8-c
    hannel connections
    • Make analog 8-channel connections ( ➔ page 20).
    • Select 
    “SPEAKERS A” ( ➔ page 26).
    • Switch the input source to 
     “BD/DVD P . ” (
    ➔ page 26).
    Press and hold [BD/DVD PLAYER,  
    –ANALOG 8CH] until  “BD P. 8CH ” is 
    displa
    
    yed.
    • To cancel, press and hold until “BD/DVD P. ” is displayed.
    • See the note on page 51.
    Enjoying only with TV speaker
    • When image equipment such as TV and recorder is 
    connected to this unit via HDMI ( ➔ pages 12, 13 and 16), 
    images/audio signals from the recorder go through this unit 
    a
     nd are transmitted to TV even if this unit is turned off (Standby 
    through function). This is convenient to enjoy only with TV 
    speaker.
    • Images recorded with x.v.Color or Deep Color ( ➔ page 52) 
    are also suppor
    
    ted.
    Enjoying 7.1-channel virtual surround 
    playback
    Even if the surround back speakers are not connected, you can 
    enjoy 7.1-channel virtual surround playback when playing more 
    than 6-channel audio signals.
    Note
    • When you place the surround speakers at the back of the  listening-viewing position, set to “REAR SPK ” in “Setting the 
    placement positions f
    
    or surround speakers” ( ➔ page 39).
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    Listening to surround sound
    You can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources.
    Dolby Pro Logic 
    Dolby Pro Logic  offers you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources.
    The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on  
    7.1 channels (when tw
    
    o surround back speakers are connected to the unit) and on  
    6.1 channels (when only one surround bac
    
    k speaker is connected).
    The technology makes surround back channels available for the playback of Dolby Digital 
    Surround EX sources.
    Press [ PL ].
    Press [ PL ], and then press [ e] [
    r] to c hange the mode.
    MOVIE 
     MUSIC 
     EX or GAME
     
    To cancel: Press  [SURROUND, OFF].
    NEO:6
    NEO:6 offers you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources.
    The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on 6.1 
    channels.
    Press [NEO:6].
    Press [NEO:6], and then press [ e] [
    r] to c hange the mode.
    CINEMA 
     MUSIC
     
    To cancel: Press  [SURROUND, OFF].
    SFC (Sound Field Control)  
    You can add presence and spread to surround sound according to your preference.
    
     MUSIC
    Use this mode when pla
     ying music.
    Press [SFC MUSIC].
    Press [SFC MUSIC] again to change the mode.
    LIVE  POP/ROCK 
     VOCAL 
     JAZZ 
     DANCE 
     PARTY
     
    You can also select each of the following modes by pressing [SFC MUSIC], and [ e] [r] 
    in 
    succession.
    To cancel: Press  [SURROUND, OFF].
      MOVIE
    Use this mode when playing movies.
    Press [SFC MOVIE].
    Press [SFC MOVIE] again to change the mode.
    NEWS   ACTION 
     ST ADIUM 
     MUSICAL 
     GAME
     
    You can also select each of the following modes by pressing [SFC MOVIE], and [ e]  [
    r ] 
    in succession.
    To cancel: Press  [SURROUND, OFF].
    Note
    • Surround effects may be unavailable depending on sources.
    • These settings remain effective after the unit goes off.
    • The unit makes output through speakers according to the number of channels recorded in  sources when y
     ou switch Dolby Pro Logic 
    , NEO:6 or SFC off.
      Example:
      The unit makes output through front speakers, the center speaker, surround 
    speakers, and the subwoofer when you play 5.1-channel sources. Surround 
    back speakers go silent.
    TV/VIDEO
    SUB MENUS
    ENTER
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    Listening to surround sound
    Operations
    Dolby Pro Logic  
    “MOVIE ” This mode produces good effects 
    when y
    
    ou play commercial film titles in 
    the Dolby Surround format.
    Sounds assigned to surround back 
    channels become stereo in playback 
    when you connect two surround back 
    speakers to the unit.
    “MUSIC ” Use 
    this mode when playing music.
    “EX ”
    (Dolb
     y Digital EX) This mode produces good effects 
    when y
    ou play commercial film titles 
    recorded in the Dolby Digital Surround 
    EX format.
    This mode is effective on sources 
    containing surround channels only.
    Sounds assigned to surround back 
    channels become monaural in playback 
    when you connect two surround back 
    speakers to the unit.
    “
     DIGITAL EX” or “ EX” replaces 
    “
     PL  ” on the display when you 
    connect one surround back speaker.
    “GAME ” You can play games with dynamic 
    sounds in this mode
    
    .
    This mode is effective on 2-channel 
    stereo sources.
    The effect of this mode becomes 
    same as “MOVIE ” when surround and 
    surround back speakers are
    unconnected ( ➔ pages 10, 11, 24 and 
    25) or when y
    
    ou set them as absent in 
    “Setting speakers and their sizes” ( ➔ 
    page 37).
    NEO:6
    “CINEMA ” Use this mode when playing movies.
    “MUSIC ” Use 
    this mode when playing music.
    SFC (Sound Field Control)
    “LIVE ” Imparts the reflection and spread of a 
    large concer
    t hall.
    “POP/ROCK ” Best suited for dynamic sound such as 
    pop and roc
    
    k music.
    “VOCAL ” Best suited to enhance vocals.
    “JAZZ ” Enjoy sound reflections as if you were 
    in a small J
    
    azz club.
    “DANCE ” Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
    “PARTY ”
    This mode gives you a stereo impression 
    wherever your listening position may be. 
    Music played in the mode sounds like 
    background music at parties.
    “NEWS ” Best suited to emphasize the human 
    v
    oice.
    “ACTION ”
    Best suited for action movies with impact.
    “STADIUM ” Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
    spor
    ting event.
    “MUSICAL ” Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
    m
    
    usical performance.
    “GAME ” Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
    Operating on the unit
    Press [SURROUND].
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    SURROUND
    “SURROUND”
    • The “SURROUND” indicator lights on after the setting.
    • Surround playback switches on/off each time you press the 
    b
    utton.
    • When surround playback is activated by pressing  [SURR
     OUND], the mode is set to the previously selected 
    sound field setting. Use remote control to change the setting 
    ( ➔  page 28).
    • The factory setting is “MOVIE ” of Dolby Pro Logic 
    .
    Note
    •  The unit memorizes whether [SURROUND] has been pressed 
    on or off f or each input source.
    • Not available when “
    A” does not light on ( ➔ page 26).
    Sound field
    Dolby Pro Logic 
    • You can select the most suitable mode according to the input 
    signals.
    • You can make more detailed settings in “MUSIC ” mode   (➔  page 30).
    NEO:6
    • You can select the most suitable mode according to the input 
    signals.
    • The subwoofer goes silent when you use NEO:6 on 2-channel  stereo sources as long as all speakers have been set as 
    “LARGE ”
     in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (
    ➔ page 37).
    • 
    You can make more detailed settings in “MUSIC ” mode   ( ➔  page 30).
    SFC (Sound Field Control)
    • SFC cannot be selected when you connect no surround 
    speaker to the unit or you set the surround speaker as 
    unconnected.
    • Sound ma
     y be distorted when the selected input source and 
    SFC mode do not match.  
    In such cases
    
    , select another mode.
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    Remote controlling sound effects
    See pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode.
    Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic ’s “MUSIC ” mode
    You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo.
    ■ Dimension Control
    You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers.
    1. Press [ PL] to activate Dolby Pro Logic .
    2.  
    Press [ PL], next press [ e][
    r ] to select “MUSIC ”,  
    and press [OK] to confirm.
    3.  Press [ e][
    r ] to select 
     “DIMEN ”, and press [OK] to confirm.
    4.  Press [ e][
    r ] for adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.
    Adjustment range: -3 (More surround sound) to +3 (More front sound)
    F
    actory setting: 0
    ■  Center Width Control
    In this mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to front and 
    center speakers as a whole.
    1.  Press [ PL] to activate Dolby Pro Logic .
    2.  
    Press [ PL], next press [ e][
    r ] to select “MUSIC ”,  
    and press [OK] to confirm.
    3.  Press [ e][
    r ] to select “C-WIDTH ”, and press [OK] to  
    confirm.
    4.  Press [ e][
    r ] for adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.
    Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 7 (Center becomes wider)
    F
    actory setting: 3
    Adjusting NEO:6’s “ MUSIC ” mode
    You can use the following mode when the input source is 2-channel stereo.
    ■  Center Image Control
    In this mode, you can play music more naturally by adjusting sounds assigned to front and 
    center speakers as a whole.
    1.  Press [NEO:6] to activate NEO:6.
    2.  Press [NEO:6], next press [
    e][
    r ] to select 
     “MUSIC ”, and 
    press [OK] to confirm.
    3.
      Press [ e]
     [
    r ]  to select “
    C-IMAGE ”, and press [OK] to confirm.
    4.  Press [ e][
    r ] f
     or adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm.
    Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 5 (Center becomes wider)
    F
    actory setting: 2
    ENTER
    SUB MENUS
    TV/VIDEO
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