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Connecting other equipment
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
DIGITAL IN
(DVD RECORDER)(D VD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2
OUT(DVD RECORDER) IN
S VIDEO
OUT
TV MONI TORINDVD PLA YERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUT VIDEOTV MONIT
ORDVD PLA YERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
RINCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIO IND
VD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBW OOFER
SURROUNDLRSURROUND B ACKLRLOOPEXTLOOPEXTLOOPEXT
AM ANT
FM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
1
2
FM ANT
1
3
2
AUTO SPEAKER SETUPADV ANCED
DU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA B
AUTO DETECTOR
SURR OUND
AUX SETUP MIC
MENUSETUPRETURN
INPUT SELECTORENTER
VOLUME
HDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO INR
Turn off all components before making any connections.Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
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VIDEO OUT
CD Player
VIDEO OUT
Connecting the antennas and AC mains lead
Rear panel
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, DVD players, and other cords.
Black
Red
White
FM outdoor antenna (not included)Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
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75 Ω coaxial cable
FM outdoor antenna
Using headphones
Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to turn 
off the speakers.
Reduce the volume and connect the headphones. 
Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo (in diameter)
Adjust the volume.
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2.
3.
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.Turning the speakers off automatically engages stereo play, and when you play multi-channel sources they are down-mixed (2CH MIX). (Some DVD-Audio prohibit down-mixing.)Note that if you are using DVD 6CH input (➡ page 20), the input source switches to “DVD” (2 channel) and only the sound for the front speakers is output.
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Note
AUTO SPEAKER SETUPADVANCEDDU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA BAUTO DETECTORSURR OUND
AUXSETUP MIC
MENUSETUPRETURN
INPUT SELECTORENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO
 INR
VOLUME
SPEAKERSA B
(Headphone jack)
Insertion of connector Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.Appliance inlet
Approx. 6 mm
Connector
To household mains socket
Connect AC mains lead after all other cables and cords are connected.The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.If the unit is left unplugged for longer than two weeks, all settings will revert to the factory settings. Perform the settings again if this occurs.
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AC mains lead (included)

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Speaker connections
Speaker connections
Connecting speakers
Connections and placement to suit the number of speakers you have
The ideal is to have all the speakers (except the subwoofer) at equal distances from the seating area.Auto speaker setup compensates for any differences (➡ pages 14 to 16).
Front speakers (left , right )Place either side of the television, then adjust their position and angle towards the seating position until you are satisfied with the relationship between the images and sound.Center speaker ()Place directly above or below the center of the television, aiming at the seating position. 
Surround speakers (left , right )Place on either side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level.Surround back speakers (left , right / when you connect only one speaker )Place behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level. 
Subwoofer ()Place anywhere near the television (but not so close as to cause excessive vibration).
Number  of 
speakers Placement
  7
This setup is suitable for playing 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX).Use Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, DTS NEO:6, or SFC to enhance 2-channel or 5.1-channel sources.••
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This is the best setup for playing 6.1-channel sources (DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX).Use Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, DTS NEO:6, or SFC to enhance 2-channel or 5.1-channel sources.••
Use this setup when you do not have a center speaker.The center channel is split between the front speakers.••
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This is the best setup for playing 5.1-channel sources (Dolby Digital and DTS materials).Use Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, DTS NEO:6, or SFC to enhance 2-channel sources. ••
Use this setup when you do not have a center speaker.The center channel is split between the front speakers. ••
 4Any center-channel sound (from 2-channel, 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel sources or allocated by Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, DTS NEO:6, or SFC) is split between the front speakers. Surround back speakers are split between the surround speakers.
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 3Any surround or surround back-channel sound (from multi-channel sources or allocated by Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, DTS NEO:6, or SFC) is split between the front speakers.•
 2This is the best setup for stereo sources.All other channels are “down-mixed” and played through the front speakers.••
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
Y PBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE
LF
HF
DIGITAL IN
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLA YER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2
OUT(DVD RECORDER)INS VIDEO
OUTTV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUT VIDEOTV MONITOR
DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
RINCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIO INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
LRFR
ONT A FRONT BLRCENTER SURROUNDLRSURROUND  BACKLR
TV MONIT OR OUT DVD RECORDER INCOMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
LOOPEXTLOOPEXTLOOPEXT
AM ANTFM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
SPEAKERS
HFHF
LF
LF

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Speaker connections
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
Y PBPRYYPBPRPBPR
LF HF
DIGITAL IN
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLAYER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2
OUT(DVD RECORDER)INS VIDEO
OUTTV MONITORINDVD PLA YERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUT
VIDEO
TV MONITOR D VD PLAYERININDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
RINCD
CENTER
SUBW OOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/D VD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBW OOFER
LRFRONT A FRONT BLRCENTER SURROUNDLRSURROUND BA CKLR
TV MONITOR OUTDVD RECORDER INCOMPONENT  VIDEOTV / STB IN
BI-WIRELOOPEXTLOOPEXTLOOPEXT
AM ANT
FM ANT
LOOP ANT
GND
SPEAKERS
If you have a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK (L) terminal .
Speaker cable  Front speaker (R)  Front speaker (L)  Center speaker  Surround speaker (R)  Surround speaker (L)  Surround back speaker (R)  Surround back speaker (L)  Monaural connection cable  Active subwoofer
Turn off all components before making any connections.Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
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Connecting speakers
Front speakers (left , right )Place either side of the television, then adjust their position and angle towards the seating position until you are satisfied with the relationship between the images and sound.Center speaker ()Place directly above or below the center of the television, aiming at the seating position. 
Surround speakers (left , right )Place on either side of or slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level.Surround back speakers (left , right / when you connect only one speaker )Place behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear level. 
Subwoofer ()Place anywhere near the television (but not so close as to cause excessive vibration).
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When only SPEAKERS B is on, output will be 2-channel only. Signals from multi-channel sources are “down-mixed” and output through the two front speakers you have connected.
Note
(TV/STB)OPTICAL1
Y PBPRY YPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE
LF
HF
DIGITAL IN
(DVD RECORDER)(DVD PLA YER)(CD)OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1COAXIAL2
OUT(DVD RECORDER)INS VIDEO
OUTTV MONITORINDVD PLAYERINDVD RECORDERINTV/STBOUT VIDEOTV MONITOR
DVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
L
RINCD
CENTER
SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONTDVD/DVD 6CH INAUDIO INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBWOOFER
LRFR
ONT A FRONT BLRCENTER SURROUNDLRSURROUND  BACKLR
TV MONIT OR OUT DVD RECORDER INCOMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
LOOPEXTLOOPEXTLOOPEXT
AM ANTFM ANT
LOOP ANTGND
SPEAKERS
HFHF
LF
LF
Speaker impedanceFront A: 6 to 16 ΩCenter: 6 to 16 ΩSurround: 6 to 16 ΩSurround back: 6 to 16 Ω
Rear panel
After changing your speaker set up: Perform auto speaker setup  (➡ pages 14 to 16) or automatic speaker detection (➡ page 17); or for manual settings (➡ page 27).
Note
Connecting biwireable speakers
Biwireable speakers have separate terminals for the high frequency and low frequency signals.Use this connection to reduce interference between the high frequency and low frequency signals for high-fidelity sound.When you are playing analogue or 2-channel PCM sources, the unit can allocate an amplifier each to the high frequency and low frequency signals, thereby giving you a much clearer bi-amp stereo sound (➡ page 20).HF stands for high frequency and LF for low frequency.
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Front speaker  (R)  Rear view
Front speaker  (L)  Rear view
Speaker cable
Speaker impedance BI-WIRE: 6 to 16 Ω
Be sure to connect the HF cables to the FRONT B terminals, and the LF cables to the FRONT A terminals, so that you can correct any delay that may occur  (➡ page 28).To take advantage of this connection and ensure the best possible sound, be sure to change the setting in “LR BI-WIRE setting” to “YES”  (➡ page 27). 
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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2345678
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Connecting a second pair of front speakers
This second set of terminals allows you to connect a second pair of speakers to place in another room, for example.To use the speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals, press [SPEAKERS B] (➡ page 20).
Y PBPRYYPBPRPBPR
BI-WIRE
LF
HF
) INVIDEO
ORDVD PLAYERIN INDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STB
NDFRONT/DVD 6CH INAUDIOINDVD RECORDERINVCRINTV/STBOUTSUBW
OOFER
LRFRONT A FRONT BLRCENTER SURROUNDLRSURR OUND  BACKLR
TV MONIT OR OUT DVD RECORDER INCOMPONENT VIDEOTV / STB IN
SPEAKERS
Rear panel
Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)
Speaker cable
Rear panel
Speaker impedanceFront A and B: 6 to 16 ΩFront B: 6 to 16 Ω
For your reference

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Before playback
Before playback
Auto speaker setup
Auto speaker setup allows you to achieve a satisfactory listening environment easily with the use of the supplied calibration microphone as a detector of sound signals. The unit will first perform automatic speaker detection, then checks and adjusts the following settings.
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Process for auto speaker setup
Connect the calibration microphone to the [SETUP 
MIC] jack on the front panel.
The calibration microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of the unit.
Placing of calibration microphone.
Place on a flat surface at the seating area. Use a tripod for best results.
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Note
Before setupConduct the auto speaker setup in a quiet environment. A noisy background will give unsatisfactory results.Put the subwoofer in position, switch it on, and sets its volume to the level you would normally use. If you do auto speaker setup without the subwoofer, the front speakers will be set as large, possibly resulting in an unsatisfactory bass.
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Automatic speaker detection(This can also be performed in 
“Automatic speaker detection”,  
➡ page 17. However, for a more optimized listening environment, carry out the setup here.)
Checks which speakers you have connected.The factory setting is 7 speakers and a subwoofer.Some types of speakers and cables may cause disruptions to the setup. In this case, conduct manual setting, “Speaker and size settings”, ➡ page 27.
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DISTANCEChecks the distance of each speaker from the listening position and adjusts the timing of each channel. For manual setup, “Distance”, ➡ page 27.•
POLARITYChecks the polarity of each speaker. You can choose not to have polarity checked, “Auto setup”, ➡ page 27.•
SIZEChecks the speaker’s frequency response. For manual setup, “Speaker and size settings”,  ➡ page 27.The front speakers are set to SMALL if the unit determines that they are different sizes.
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FREQUENCY
Sets the appropriate low frequency crossover for each channel according to the speaker size. For manual setup, “Low-pass filter”, ➡ page 27.The setting is based on the speaker with the lowest bass reproduction range.Also checks on “Level” setting to adjust the sound level (volume) for each speaker.
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LEVELMakes any further corrections to the volume of each speaker (for manual setup, “Speaker output and level” ➡ page 17) and also to the frequency response.•
AU
TO 
SPEAKER SETUPADVANCEDDUAL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA B
AUTO DETECTOR
SURROUND
AUX SETUP MIC
MENU
SETUP
RETURN INPUT SELEC
TO
R
ENTERVOLUME
HDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO
 INR

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Before playback
Auto speaker setup
3Start performing auto speaker setup.
4Auto speaker setup finishes.
Loud test tones are output from each speaker during the configuration.The checked settings display for a minimum of 3 seconds each.
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To cancel during setup 
Press any button on the main unit or remote control. “CANCELED” appears on the display.
a) Press and hold for about 2 seconds.TEST
AUTO
[AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator starts flashing.
“AUTO SETUP” appears on the display.
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AUTO 
SPEAKER SETUPAUTO 
SPEAKER SETUP
b) The unit checks that you have correctly connected the 
calibration microphone.
c) The automatic setup starts the automatic speaker detection, 
STEP 1, STEP 2, and STEP 3 calibration as follows.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display and all calibrations are saved.[AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator lights. 
To exit, press .Disconnect the calibration microphone.
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During setup, operations may stop when there is an error message on the display. Refer to page 16 for 
troubleshooting. 
Turn on the unit. 
Press 
The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit.•
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATORTOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDVD
DV
DPLA YER
ANALOG 6CHVCR
CDTUNER
BAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT TUNING
SKIPSLO W/SEARCHSTOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTDVD RECORDERMANU AL SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFER
TEST
TV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC M OVIE
DIMMER
MUTING
TV/AV
DISC-/--
AUTO
AUTO 
SPEAKER SETUPAD VANCED
DU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERS
A B
AUTO  DETECT OR
SURROUND
AUX SETUP MIC
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAU DIO INR
AUTO 
SPEAKER SETUP
↓Speaker abbreviations
L: Front left C: Center R: Front right
S: SurroundRS: Surround rightLS: Surround left
SB: Surround backSBR: Surround back rightSBL: Surround back left
W/SUBW: Subwoofer↓
↓
STEP1 L→STEP1 C→STEP1 R→STEP1 RS→STEP1 SBR →STEP1 SBL→STEP1 LS→STEP1 SUBW→PROCESSING
STEP2 L→STEP2 C→STEP2 R→STEP2 RS→STEP2 SBR →STEP2 SBL→STEP2 LS→STEP2 SUBW→PROCESSING
STEP3 L→STEP3 C→STEP3 R→STEP3 RS→STEP3 SBR →STEP3 SBL→STEP3 LS→STEP3 SUBW→PROCESSING
TEST
AUTO
For your reference
Turn off all components before making any connections.Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
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(Automatic speaker detection)
Note
Perform auto speaker setup again if you have changed the speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment.

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Before playback
AUTO SPEAKER SETUPADVANCEDDU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA BAUTO DETECTORSURR OUND
AUXSETUP MIC
MENUSETUPRETURN
INPUT SELECTORENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAU
DIO  INR
[    ]
SPEAKERSA B
AUTO DETECTORAUTO SPEAKER SETUP
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATORTOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEMTVRECORDERDVD
DV
DPLA YERANALOG 6CHVCRCDTUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT  TUNING
SKIPSLOW/SEARCHSTOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTDVD RECORDERMANUAL SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFER
TEST
TV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC M OVIE
DIMMER
MUTING
TV/AV
DISC-/--
AUTO
Before playback
MessageSolutionsPages
“INSERT MIC”Calibration microphone is not detected. Insert the microphone correctly.•14
“NO SIGNAL”Check that the calibration microphone is connected correctly.•14
“DISTANCE ERROR”Bring the speakers nearer to the calibration microphone.•-
“NOISY”Setup in a quiet environment or do auto speaker setup at a quieter time of day. Turn off equipment that may produce noise, such as air conditioners.••--
“MEASURING ERROR”Change the positions of the speakers and perform the setup again.•-
“CHECK CONNECTION TO SBL SPEAKER”Left surround back speaker not detected. If you have decided to use only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK (L) terminal.Check connection to left surround back speaker.
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“NEED TO CONNECT LS/RS SPEAKERS”Surround speakers not detected. You must have surround speakers connected before you can connect and use surround back speakers effectively.•13
“CHECK 
CONNECTIONS TO LS/RS SPEAKERS”
One or both surround speakers not detected. Check the connections.•13
“CHECK CONNECTIONS TO L/R SPEAKERS”
Check the front (L) and (R) connections.•13
“LOW SIGNAL”Change the position (height and direction) of the microphone.Make sure there is nothing around the microphone that could interfere with the test tones. Make sure the volume of the subwoofer is set to the level you would normally use. 
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Troubleshooting for auto speaker setup
While performing auto speaker setup, errors may occur and the messages will blink or scroll on the display, depending on the conditions. Press any button on the main unit or remote control to stop the setup. After troubleshooting, press and hold  for 2 seconds to start the setup process again. TEST
AUTO
Auto speaker setup
Auto speaker setup may produce an unsatisfactory result with some speaker setups and configurations.You can perform auto speaker setup even if SPEAKERS A are off.For subwoofer, only level is adjusted in auto speaker setup.All settings in auto speaker setup return to the factory setting if you do automatic speaker detection (➡ page 17) separately, or, change the speaker size (except for front speakers) from “NO” or “NONE” to other size settings (“Speaker and size settings”,  ➡ page 27).Auto speaker setup will not start if you have muted the speakers. Turn the muting off (➡ page 31). HDAVI ControlTM (➡ page 21) is disabled during auto speaker setup.
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Before playback
Speaker output and level
Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers from the seating area.Speaker level is adjusted during auto speaker setup. Do the following only if you find the level unsatisfactory.
To turn on SPEAKERS A. 
Press 
1
The unit does not output the test signal if only SPEAKERS B is on.•If you have bi-wired your front speakers (➡ page 13), make sure you have selected “YES” for the “LR BI-WIRE setting” (➡ page 27).  Press or 
Press  to output the test signal.
The signal is output from each speaker in order for about two seconds each:•
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L→C→R→RS→SBR→SBL→LS→SUBWor L→C→R→RS→SB1→LS→SUBW1If you connect one surround back speaker only (the left surround back speaker)
Set speakers volume to the level you would normally use.
 
Press Volume range:-- dB (minimum), -79 dB to 0 dB (maximum)
3
Press  to select the speaker channel to adjust.
Press  to adjust the level 
to the same apparent level as the 
front speakers.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each speaker channel.
Adjustment range:-20 dB to +10 dB (Factory setting: 0 dB )For the subwoofer (SUBW)MIN (minimum) ↔ 1 to 29 ↔ MAX (maximum)  (Factory setting: 20 )
The test signal is output only from the speaker you are adjusting in steps 4 and 5. Test signal for connected speakers resumes after 2 seconds.
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5
Press  to stop the test signal.6
Speaker abbreviations
L: Front left C: Center 
R: Front rightRS: Surround right
LS: Surround leftSBR: Surround back right
SBL: Surround back leftSB: Surround back (If you connect one surround back speaker)SUBW: Subwoofer
SPEAKERS A are onSPEAKERS A and B are on
SPEAKERSA
A
SPEAKERS
AB
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERSASPEAKERSB
AB
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TEST
AUTO
VOLUME
LEVEL
TEST
AUTO
or
Automatic speaker detection
Automatic speaker detection is performed during auto speaker setup. Do the following only if you want to check speakers’ status, and not other settings.
Turn on the unit. 
Press 
The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit.•
Start automatic speaker detection.  
Press  at the same time.
1
2SPEAKERSA B
AUTO DETECTOR
These settings are saved even if you turn the unit off.Refer to page 14 for further notes and page 16 for error message explanations. (“WARNING” may appears on the display during the detection here.)
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Make sure your speaker settings match your connections (➡ pages 13, and 14 to 16). There will be no output from a speaker if it is set as NO or NONE (➡ page 27).
(Checks each speaker’s connection status)(Shows the number of detected speakers, excluding the subwoofer)(Shows connected speakers)(Automatic speaker detection ends. The previous display reappears)

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Enjoying Home Theater features
Enjoying Home Theater features
Basic play
Turn on the unit. 
Press 
The [SURROUND] indicator lights to show that the surround mode is on (factory setting).
The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit.•
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2
3
4
5
Turn on SPEAKERS A.
Press 
Before using the unit for the first time or after changing your speaker set up, make sure that you perform auto speaker setup  (➡ pages 14 to 16) or automatic speaker detection (➡ page 17), or for manual settings (➡ page 27).
Note
If you also want to use SPEAKERS B, press [SPEAKERS B] to turn them on. (Remember that sound will only be stereo if you use just SPEAKERS B.)
If you have bi-wired your front speakers (➡ page 13), make sure you have selected “YES” for the “LR BI-WIRE setting” (➡ page 27).
Turn  to select the input source.
Input sources:TUNER FM, TUNER AM, CD, TV/STB, DVD, DVR (DVD recorder), VCR (video recorder), AUX (front terminals)“DVD RECORDER” scrolls once across the display if you select “DVR”.You can also select the input source with the buttons on the remote control (➡ pages 34 to 36).
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If you have a combination DVD recorder/VCR (➡ page 9)Select “DVR” to watch DVDs.Select “VCR” to watch video tapes.••
Start playing the sourceIf you would prefer to listen in stereo, press [SURROUND] to turn the indicator off.To return to surround sound, press [SURROUND] to turn the indicator on.
Adjust the volume.Volume range:-- dB (minimum), -79 dB to 0 dB (maximum)
The unit stores whether you have selected SURROUND or not for each input source, but the mode automatically activates if you play a multi-channel source.You can “down mix” multi-channel sources to 2 channels by pressing [SURROUND] to turn the indicator off during play. (Some DVD-Audio prohibit down-mixing.) 2-channel down-mix cancels when you turn the unit off or change the input source.
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When you finish listeningBe sure to reduce the volume and press [8] to switch the unit to standby.
AUTO SPEAKER SETUPADVANCEDDU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA BAUTO DETECTORSURR OUND
AUXSETUP MIC
MENUSETUPRETURN
INPUT SELECTORENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO
 INR
SPEAKERSA BINPUT SELECT OR
VOLUME
[    ]
SURROUND
SURROUND
SPEAKERSA
Press  or 
SPEAKERSBSPEAKERSA
A
SPEAKERS
AB
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
Turn

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Enjoying Home Theater features
Digital signals this unit can play
Dolby Digital (including 
Dolby Digital Surround 
EX)
These digital surround systems were developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital Surround EX, with its additional surround back channels, produces an increased sense of realism.
 DVD etc.
DTS (including DTS-ES 
and DTS 96/24)
These digital surround systems were developed by DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES, with its additional surround back channel, immerses you in sound. DTS 96/24 delivers multi-channel sound with superior fidelity (96 kHz/24 bit).
 DVD etc.
PCMYou can input PCM signals with sampling frequencies up to 192 kHz with the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 terminal. The other digital terminals allow input of up to 96 kHz. The display shows the sampling frequency when you input 88.2-kHz, 96-kHz, 176.4-kHz, or 192-kHz signals.
 CD, DVD-Audio etc.
This unit cannot process Dolby Digital RF or MPEG audio signal.
Note
Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx, NEO:6, and SFC add surround effects by “adding” channels, so if they are off, the unit plays the number of channels recorded in the original source. For example, if it is a 5.1-channel source, there will be no output from the surround back speakers.The SURROUND mode turns off when input is 192-kHz PCM.Whenever you switch to a different source, the following display appears to show you the number of channels. (It may not appear with some sources.)
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Subwoofer
Surround and surround back channels
Front and center channels
Signal indicators
AB
2CH MIX
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TUNEDMONO STSLEEP
PCMDTS 96/24DTS-ES
DIGIT AL EX
EX
PLⅡx NEO:6 SFC
MDIGITAL  INPUT
kHzMHz
PSPTY
cm
RDS
 DIGITAL:Dolby Digital sourcesDTS:DTS sources
 DIGITAL EX:Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (while in Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx mode) when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX and you are using one surround back speaker.
DTS 96/24:DTS 96/24 sources
 EX:Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (while in Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx mode) when the input signal is DTS 5.1-channel and you are using one surround back speaker.
DTS-ES:DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 sources or when using the DTS-ES matrix
 PLΙΙx:Dolby Pro LogicΙΙx decoderNEO:6:DTS NEO:6 matrix
 PLΙΙ:Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ with stereo sources when you are not using a surround back speaker.
SFC:Sound field control
For your reference

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Playback options
Playback options
AUTO SPEAKER SETUPADVANCEDDU AL AMPBI-AMP
SPEAKERSA BAUTO DETECTORSURR OUND
AUXSETUP MIC
MENUSETUPRETURN
INPUT SELEC TORENTERVOLUMEHDMI
TUNE
S VIDEO INVIDEO INLAUDIO
 INR
SPEAKERS
[BI-AMP]
BA
ADVANCED
DU AL AMP
ONETOUCHPLAY
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RECEIVERAVSYSTEMTVRECORDERDVD
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCRCDTUNER
BAND
CH
VOLUME
DIRECT TUNING
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTDVD RECORDERMANU AL SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIEMUTING
TV/AV
DISC
-/--
TEST
DIMMER
AUTO
DVD
Using 
SPEAKERS B
To use the speakers connected to the FRONT B terminals.
 Press 
Sound will be stereo from SPEAKERS B.If you have only SPEAKERS B on and the input signal is multi-channel, the signal is down-mixed and “2CH MIX” appears on the display.To turn off sound from SPEAKERS A, press [SPEAKERS A] so “” goes off.Note that if you are using DVD 6CH input (below), only the sound for the front speakers is output.Speaker settings (➡ page 27) are fixed as follows when you have only SPEAKERS B on.Speaker size: LARGESubwoofer: NO (bass is output from the front speakers.)
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ADVANCED 
DUAL AMP
The Advanced Dual Amp activates automatically. In stereo sources or in 5.1 channel, the unused surround back speakers amplifiers drive the front speakers for a clearer, purer sound. 
[ADVANCED DUAL AMP] lights when the function is on.You can turn this function off  (➡ page 29).
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BI-AMP
The bi-amp activates if you have bi-wired your front 
speakers and play analogue or stereo PCM sources.The amplifiers for the front and surround speakers separately run the low frequency and high frequency. You can use this feature in combination with the Advanced Dual Amp (➡ above) for an even clearer and purer stereo sound.
Preparation
Bi-wire your front speakers (➡ page 13).Make sure you have selected “YES” for the “LR BI-WIRE setting” (➡ page 27).Turn the SURROUND mode off  (➡ page 18).
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[BI-AMP] lights when the function is on.
To make bi-amp settings  (➡ page 28).
You cannot use the bi-amp if you are using DVD 6CH input  (➡ below).
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Playing DVD-
Audio
Digital
Connect your DVD equipment with an HDMI cable (➡ page 5) or with a coaxial cable through the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 terminal (➡ pages 6 and 7).
DVD analogue 6CH
Connect through the DVD 6CH IN terminals (➡ page 8).Switch on SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE.Select “DVD” as input (➡ page 18).   Press and hold  until   “DVD 6CH” appears on the display.   
To cancel, press and hold until “DVD” appears on the display.
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If you are using a DVD recorderYou cannot switch to DVD 6CH input if “DVR” is the input source, so connect your 
recorder through the DVD 6CH 
IN terminals and select “DVD” as the input source if you want to listen to DVD-Audio. 
“Level” settings (➡ pages 14 and 17) made on this unit, except for subwoofer level, are ineffective. 
2-channel analogue
This mode lets you enjoy the high-quality stereo sound available with DVD-Audio recorded with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz.
Cancel “DVD 6CH” if necessary (➡ above).In INPUT MODE, fix input to analogue (➡ page 28).
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2.
SPEAKERSBA
Preparation
DVD
PLAYER
ANALOG 6CH
Note
Note

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