Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr70 Operating Instructions

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Settings
Change the settings to tailor your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the following descriptions of
the settings and refer to the instructions for the speakers and equipment.
The settings remain intact until they are changed, even after the power is turned off.
There are two ways to customize the receiver, and details of both are provided below.
A. Using the On Screen Display (á page 12)B. Using the Multi control (á page 14)
Use this method to perform the unit’s settings on the TV screen. Use this method  to  perfor m  the  unit’s  settings  using  the  Multi control of the
main unit.
nItems which can be set
Basic set-up (for establishing the basic settings to match the speakers and connected equipment)
Advanced set-up (set the items as required)
 
Notes on Speaker Size/SPEAKERS• If you select “SMALL” for “Front/FRONT”, subwoofer setting is set to “YES”.
• If you select “NO” for Subwoofer setting, “Front/FRONT” is set to “LARGE”.
Adjust the level of the other speakers based on the output of the front speakers. (Output is only from the speakers selected in the speaker settings.
Adjust the volume of the front speakers with [VOLUME].) 
1Customizing your receiver (á pages 12-15)
Setting itemDescriptionOn Screen DisplayMulti control
Speakers
SPEAKERSSet the speaker combination connected to this unit.
The speaker combination has to be set in order for the sound to be output properly.
Subwoofer
Digital InputD- INPUT
Change these settings to suit the connections you have made to the optical (OPT), coaxial (COAX) and
HDMI (DVD or DVR only) digital input terminals, so that the correct source is selected when you turn
[INPUT SELECTOR].
HDMI SEL
Input Mode IN MODE
This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog, but you can fix the input mode.
AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays. 
•When the signal is connected to the HDMI terminal, the input signal from the HDMI
terminal takes priority (DVD or DVR only).ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analog and plays.
DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to HDMI (DVD or DVR only), OPT and COAX digital and play.
PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to PCM and plays.
Setting itemDescriptionOn Screen DisplayMulti control
Speaker Size SPEAKERS
Set the size to suit your speakers. 
LARGE: For speakers that can reproduce a full sound range, particularly the bass range below 100 Hz. 
SMALL: For speakers that cannot adequately reproduce the bass range. This setting is sufficient for
most speakers if you are using a subwoofer. 
NONE: For speakers you haven’t connected (center or surround). 
For the surround back (Surr Back/SUR BACK) and subwoofer (Subwoofer/SUB-WFR), select YES if you
have connected one, or NO if you have not.
Speaker 
Di st anceDISTANCEEnter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position. 
By setting the distance between the speaker’s position (except the subwoofer) and the listener’s seating
position, the sound delay time is automatically adjusted so that sound reaches the listener at the same
time.  You can select distances between 3 and 30 feet at one-foot intervals.
Fi lter 
FrequencyFI LTERChange the cut-off for bass output from the front speakers. 
If you set the front speakers to “SMALL”, the filter is set to 100 Hz. Raise the cut-off if the bass from the
front speakers is unsatisfactory so that this bass is output through the subwoofer. 
You can raise the cut-off from 100 Hz to either 150 Hz or 200 Hz.
HQ Sound
ModeHQ MODESelect ON or OFF for the video output and display when the HQ sound mode is used.
The HQ sound mode ensures that sound with a greater purity is played by closing down the unit’s circuits
such as display and video output.
Select the ON setting for outputting the video signals or indicating information on the display.
2Adjusting speaker output level (á page 15)
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Step 3
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SettingsStep 3
• Make sure the television’s VIDEO IN terminal and this unit’s VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT terminal areconnected (á pages 4 and 8).
• Turn on the television and select the video input for this unit.
• Note the factory settings and ranges.
1A. Using the On Screen Display (Customizing your receiver)Speakers
L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
LS: Surround left
RS: Surround right
SB: Surround back
The factory setting is 6 [L-C-R-LS-
RS-SB].
Subwoofer
The factory setting is YES.
Digital Input
The factory settings are:
TV: OPT 1  DVR: OPT 2
DVD: COAX1  CD: COAX2
HDMI: DVD
Input Mode
The factory settings are AUTO.
Speaker Size
The factory settings are:
Front, Center and Surround:
SMALL
Surr Back and Subwoofer:  YES
Speaker Distance
The factory settings are:
Front and Center: 10 feet
Surround and Surr Back: 5 feet
Filter Frequency
100: 100 Hz
150: 150 Hz
200: 200 Hz
HQ Sound Mode
The factory settings are:
DISPLAY:  OFF
VIDEO:  OFF
Note regarding PCM FIX modeIn rare cases, the unit may have trouble
recognizing the digital signals on discs. 
With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the
beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the
PCM FIX mode if this occurs. 
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot
process other signals. This may cause noise to
be output. Select another mode in this case. 
The PCM FIX mode remains as set even if the
power is turned off.
• With the PCM FIX mode is on, you cannot play
multi-channel sound. Play is fixed as 2-channel.
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Tu r n  o n .Enter On Screen Display.
Press and hold
Change the settings.
[e, r, w, q]: Switching
[ENTER]: Entering
Select the item to set, and perform the 
setting.
Select “Other Setups”.
Then select the item to set, and 
perform the setting.
• To cancel settingsPress [RETURN, TV VOL +].
To exit On Screen Display
Press [e, r] to select “Exit from 
SETUP”.
or
Press [RETURN, TV VOL +] 
several times until the setup menu 
disappears.
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Input Mode
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Other Setups
Exit from SETUP Digital Input
Input Mode
SETUPENTER
Speaker Size
Speaker Distance
Filter Frequency
HQ Sound Mode 
						

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1. Select the speakers.
6 [L-C-R-LS-RS-SB]: All speakers connected
5 [L---R-LS-RS-SB ]: No center speaker
5 [L-C-R-LS-RS ]: No surround back speaker
4 [L---R-LS-RS ]: No center and surround back speaker
3 [L-C-R ]: No surround speaker
2 [L---R ]: Only front speaker
1. Change the setting.
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.
1. Change the setting.
1. Select “DISPLAY” or “VIDEO”. 2. Change the setting. 3. Select “Return”.
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Step 3Settings
• For details on the Multi control menus and factory settings, refer to page 28.
• Note the factory settings and ranges.
1B. Using the Multi control (Customizing your receiver) SPEAKERS
SUBW: Subwoofer
L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
S: Surround 
SB: Surround back
The factory settings are:
SUBW YES
LCR S SB
D-INPUT (Digital input)
The factory settings are:
TV: OPT 1
DV R : O P T  2
DVD: COAX 1
CD: COAX 2
HDMI  SEL (HDMI sel ect)
The factory setting is DVD.
IN MODE (Input mode)
The factory settings are AUTO.
SPEAKERS
The factory settings are:FRONT, CENTER and SURROUND:SMALL
SUR BACK and SUB-WFR: YES
DI STANCE
The factory settings are:
FRONT and CENTER: 10 FEET
SURROUND and SUR BACK:
5 FEET
FILTER
100: 100 Hz
150: 150 Hz
200: 200 Hz
HQ MODE
The factory settings are:
DISPLAY: OFF
VIDEO: OFFNote regarding PCM FIX modeIn rare cases, the unit may have trouble
recognizing the digital signals on discs. 
With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the
beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the
PCM FIX mode if this occurs. 
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot
process other signals. This may cause noise to
be output. Select another mode in this case. 
The PCM FIX mode remains as set even if the
power is turned off
• With the PCM FIX mode is on, you cannot play
multi-channel sound. Play is fixed as 2-channel.
SPEAKERSAB86.1CH DECODINGVCR 2PHONES^MULTI CONTROLINPUT SELECTORVOLUME
DOWN UPPUSH ENTERBI-AMPBI-WIRE
VIDEO IN
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PUSH ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
SPEAKERSAB
BI-WIRE
POWER  8
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Tu r n  o n .Enter Multi control.
Main menu is displayed.
Change the settings.
Turn to change.
Press to enter.
Select “SETUP 1 (BASIC SETUP).”
Then select the item to set, and 
perform the setting.
Select “SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP).”
Then select the item to set, and 
perform the setting.
• To cancel settingsPress [MULTI CONTROL].
To finish settings
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL] 
several times to select “EXIT”.
2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
1MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
2INPUT SELECTOR
For the basic set-up
SETUP  1
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS, D-INPUT,
HDMI SEL, IN MODE
For the advanced set-up
SETUP  2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS, DISTANCE,
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1. Select. 2. Change the setting.
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting.
1. Select “DVD” or “DVR”.
1. Select the input position. 2. Change the setting.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting.
1. Select the speaker. 2. Change the setting.
1. Change the setting.
1. Select “DISPLAY” or “VIDEO”. 2. Change the setting.
INPUT SELECTOR
SUBW YESYESNO
INPUT SELECTOR
LCR  S  SB
INPUT SELECTOR
TV
TV, DVR, DVD, CD
INPUT SELECTOR
OPT    1
OPT 1, OPT 2,
COAX 1, COAX 2
INPUT SELECTOR
DV D
DVD DVR
TV
TV, DVR, DVD, CD
INPUT SELECTORINPUT SELECTOR
AUTO
AUTO, ANALOG,
DIGITAL, PCM FIX
INPUT SELECTOR
FRONT
FRONT, CENTER, 
SURROUND, 
SUR BACK, SUB-WFR
INPUT SELECTOR
SMALL
NONE, SMALL, LARGE 
NO, YES
INPUT SELECTOR
FRONT
FRONT, CENTER, 
SURROUND, 
SUR BACK
INPUT SELECTOR
10 FEET
3 FEET 30 FEET
INPUT SELECTOR
100
100, 150, 200
INPUT SELECTOR
DISPLAY
DISPLAY     VIDEO
INPUT SELECTOR
OFF
OFF      ON
2Adjusting speaker
output level
C (center), RS (r ight surround), SB (surround
back) and LS (left surround) can be adjusted
between –10 dB and +10 dB, with 0 being the
level of the front speakers. 
Adjust center, surround and surround back
output to the same apparent level as the front
speakers. 
For SW (subwoofer), you can select “MIN” for
minimum output, a level between 1 and 19, or
“MAX” for maximum output. Adjust subwoofer
output so it is balanced with that from the front
speakers. Subwoofer output is easily influenced
by the source. You can also change its level
while playing something for better effect 
(á page 23).
Turn SPEAKERS A or 
BI-WIRE on.
Press both at the same time.
• If SPEAKERS B is selected, the test signal
will not be output.
Output the signal.
• When the test signal is output with a HDMI
connection, the video signal will not be output
to the TV.
Adjust the main volume.
Select the speaker 
channel.
Adjust the level.c
Stop the test signal.
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SPEAKERSAB
BI-WIRE
SPEAKERS A:
SPEAKERSAB
BI-WIRE
BI-WIRE:
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SB LSSW
-TEST-SETUPTwo seconds each.
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VOL-50dB
--dB (minimum) 0 dB (maximum)
VOLUME
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C, RS, SB, LS, SW
LEVEL
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LCR S SB : All speakers connected
L_R S SB : No center speaker
LCR S _ _ : No surround back speaker
L_R S _ _ : 
No center and surround back speakerLCR _ _ _ :  No surround speaker
L_R _ _ _ :  Only front speaker 
						

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Sound modes
Adding surround effects
Using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx/Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ
Dolby Pro LogicⅡx wil l work on 2- channel, Dolby Digital  5.1 channel and Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.The following modes are available when using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx or Dolby Pro LogicⅡ.
MOVIE Use this mode when
playing movies.
When the input signal is
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
or Dolby Digital Surround
EX, “MOVIE” is indicated
by “DOLBY EX”.MUSIC Use this mode when
playing music.GAMEEnjoy games with greater
audio impact.
(only when the input
signal is 2-channel)
• To cancel:Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
Using DTS NEO:6Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. 
The following modes are available when playing 2-channel sources.
CINEMA Use this mode when playing movies.MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
•To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
• When the “DTS” or “% DIGITAL” indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected. 
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with
Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analog stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.
MUSICAV / M O V I E
LIVE
Imparts the reflection and spread of a
large concert hall.DRAMABest suited for dialogues in drama
movies.
POP/ROCKBest suited for dynamic sound such as
pop and rock music.AC T IO NBest suited for action movies with
impact.
VOCALBest suited to enhance vocals.SPORTSEnjoy a feeling like being at a live
sporting event.
JAZZRecreates natural sound ambience and
direction.MUSICALEnjoy a feeling like being at a live
musical performance.
DANCEEnjoy a dance hall like audio effect.GAMEEnjoy games with greater audio impact.
PA R T YThis mode uses the front and surround
speakers so that sound is in stereo
regardless of the direction you are
fac ing .MONOBest suited for older monaural audio
movies.
• To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
6.1CH DECODING mode
This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when 
playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital 
sources, as well as Dolby Pro Logic  Ⅱx, DTS NEO:6 and SFC. This mode engages automatically if the 
disc has a recognition signal for DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX (you can still turn the mode off).
Play will however be as DTS if the input signal is from a DTS 96/24 source.
• To cancel: Press [6.1CH DECODING].
If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby 
Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.
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Basic operations
SPEAKERSAB
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DOWN UP
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SPEAKERSAB
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Step 4
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Turn SPEAKERS A 
or BI-WIRE on.
Press both at the same time.
Select input.
• If DVD or DVR/VCR1 ar e selected with a
HDMI connection, “HDMI” lights up when
communication has been establi shed.
Start play of the 
source.
The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or
multi-channel) to suit the input signal. 
Select the desired sound mode (á right)
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be
2-channel only. For multi-channel play,
press [B] to turn off “B”.
Adjust the volume.
When you finish listening Be sure to reduce the volume and press
[POWER 8] to turn the unit to standby.
Notes on digital input This unit can decode the following 
signals: 
• Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital
Surround EX 
• DTS, including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24• PCM, including PCM with sampling
frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1,
HDMI), 96 or 88.2 kHz
 It cannot decode:
• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser
disc player
1
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SPEAKERSAB
BI-WIRE
SPEAKERS A:
SPEAKERSAB
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BI-WIRE:
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Step 4
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You can adjust the effect of MUSIC with the dimension, center width controls and PANORAMA. (Only when the input signal is 2-channel.)
Dimension Control – DIMEN You can make up for differences in the output
level of the front and surround speakers. You can
choose a level between –3 and +3 - Increase the
level to move sound to the front speakers,
decrease to move it to the surround speakers.
The default is level 0.
Select “DIMEN”. Adjust the effect.Center Width Control – C-WDTH This adjustment helps you realize a more
natural sound image when listening to music.
Move sound out into the front speakers to
improve the overall front image, or add sound
to the center speaker to fix the center image.
You can choose a level between 0 (the center
speaker is dominant) and 7 (center sound is
spread out). The default level is 3.
Select “C-WDTH”. Adjust the effect.PANORAMASound is spread out more so you feel like you
are surrounded by music.
Select “PANORAMA”. Select “ON” or “OFF”.
You can adjust the effect of MUSIC with the center image control.
Center Image Control – C-IMGThis adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when
listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the
overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center
image.You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is dominant) and 5
(center sound is spread out). 
The default level is 3.
Select “C-IMG”. Adjust the effect.
You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers and effect. These adjustments can be made for each SFC mode.
To adjust the speaker level  
Select speaker channel. Adjust the level.
C, RS, SB and LS: –10 dB to +10 dB
SW: – – – (off)   MIN
When 6.1CH DECODING is on: 1 – 19   MAX
Output is only from the speakers selected in the speaker settings.
To adjust SFC effect
Adjust the effect.
SFC effect can be adjusted between EFFECT 1 (minimum) and EFFECT
10 (maximum).
The factor y setting is EFFECT 5 for each mode.
Listening to multi-channel source in stereo (2CH MIX mode)
When multi-channel sources are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other speaker channels are played through the front speakers.
• To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
Notes on sound modes Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6 and SFC 
modes remain in effect until you change them. 
• To cancel : Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
The 2CH MIX mode remains in effect until you change input mode 
or turn off the unit.
• To return to surround sound: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
When input is PCM with sampling frequencies of 192, 176.4 
(COAXIAL1, HDMI), 96, or 88.2 kHz: 
• You cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro
Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6 or SFC. 
When neither the center nor surround speakers are selected in the 
speaker settings:
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6
or SFC. 
When the surround back speaker is not selected in the speaker settings:• You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode.If the unit does not automatically recognize Dolby Digital Surround 
EX or DTS-ES and output is 5.1 channels:
Press [6.1CH DECODING] to switch the mode on manually. Sound will
now come from the surround back speaker.
The 6.1CH DECODING mode cannot be used when the following
input signals are supplied:
• When only the center channel signals are input.
Notes on HDMIWhen the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio:
• Speaker settings are ineffective. The speaker settings selected on this
unit need to be set on the DVD player or DVD recorder.
• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6 or SFC. • You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode.
With a source for which down-mixing is prohibited:
• The 2CH MIX mode cannot be used.
• Play may not be normal if SPEAKERS B has been selected or all the
speakers have been set to off and you are l istening through headphones.
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Operations
RQT7523
Control guide
• When you turn the dimmer to “ON” or turn HQ sound mode on, the following indicators will dim.
Main unit
Standby indicator [^] When the unit is connected to the
AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and
goes out when the unit is turned
on. 
[POWER 8] Press to switch the unit from on to
standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of
power.
[SPEAKERS, A, B, 
BI-WIRE] 
For selecting speakers A or B. 
To use BI-WIRE, press [A]
and [B] at the same time.
Turning the speakers off
automati cally engages the
STEREO/2CH MIX mode
( when listening through
headphones, for example) .
[BI-AMP] Lights when the BI-AMP
function is activated.
[% DIGITAL, % EX/PL Ⅱx, % PL Ⅱ, 
DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS, DTS NEO:6]
Lights to indicate the source’s input signal and
decoding for mat used.
% DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources 
% EX/PLⅡx:Dolby Digital Surround EX sources 
or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx decoder is 
being used.
% PLⅡ: Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ decoder is being
used. 
DTS 96/24: DTS 96/24 sources 
DTS-ES: DTS-ES discrete or matrix sources 
DTS: DTS sources 
DTS NEO:6:DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is
being used.
[MULTI CONTROL] Press to enter Multi
control and use [INPUT
SELECTOR] to select/
enter.
[INPUT SELECTOR] For selecting input. 
Selects/Enters each setting
in Multi control.
[VOLUME] Volume control.
[6.1CH DECODING] For tur ning on the 6.1 channel decoding mode. When using this mode
the indicator lights.
[BASS SYNTHESIZER] For tur ning on the bass synthesizer mode. When using this mode the
indicator lights.
[MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER] For selecting a re-master mode. When using this mode the indicator
lights.
[TUNE 2, 1] For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations. 
Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to star t automatic
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
[HQ SOUND 
MODE] 
Lights when using
HQ sound mode.
[HDMI] Lights when the signals
have been established
with a HDMI connection.[PHONES] Headphone jack 
Plug type: 6.3 mm (1/
4) stereo 
• Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent
hearing damage.
• Turn the speakers off
when using the
headphones. 
Display
[–SPEAKERS– , , 
]
Speaker indicators :Sound is output  from speakers
connected to the front A,
surround, and center terminals.
: Sound is output only from
speakers connected to the
front B terminals. 
 :Sound is out put from
speakers connected to the
front A and B terminals.
:Sound is output from
speakers connected
by Bi-wiring.
[TUNED, ST, , MONO] Radio indicators 
TUNED: A station is tuned. 
ST: A stereo FM broadcast is
tuned.
: Flashes during automatic
presetting. 
MONO: Lights when using the
monaural mode.
[SLEEP] Sleep timer indicator.
[SFC, CENTER FOCUS, 2CH MIX, 
MULTI REAR] 
SFC: Lights when using an SFC mode.
CENTER FOCUS:Lights when using
the center focus
mode.
2CH MIX:Lights when playing a multi-
channel source in 2CH MIX
mode.
MULTI REAR:
Lights  when using the multi
rear surround mode.
[]When you press the [MULTI CONTROL]
button and enter the settings the
indicator lights.
[–DIGITAL INPUT–, L, C, R, 
S, LS, SB, RS, LFE]
Program format indicators 
Show the channels contained in
the digital input signal. They do
not light when input is analog.
L: Front left channel 
C: Center channel 
R: Front right channel 
S: If the surround channel is
monaural. 
LS: Surround left channel 
SB: Surround back channel 
RS: Surround r ight channel 
LFE (Low Frequency Effects):
Deep-bass effect.
[TAPE MONITOR]Lights when the tape monitor is
on.[DIGITAL PROCESSING fs]Displays the frequency the unit is
processing.
General displayShows the input mode, radio
frequency, and other general
infor mation.[kHz, MHz]Frequency unit indicators 
kHz:AM, or PCM sampling frequency MHz: FM  
• When the input signal is multi-channel DVD-Audio using a HDMI connection, DIGITAL INPUT may not display correctly.
Remote control 
signal sensor
SPEAKERSAB
POWER  86.1CH DECODING
VCR 2PHONES
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MULTI CONTROLINPUT SELECTORVOLUME
DOWN UP
PUSH ENTERBI-AMPBI-WIRE
VIDEO IN
AUDI O IN LRS-VIDEO IN
[VCR 2]For a video camera, 
etc.
BI-WIRE
BI-WIRE
SPEAKERSTUNEDSTMSFCCENTERFOCUSDIGITALINPUTABMONOSLEEP2CHMIXMULTIREARLCRSTAPEMONITORMULTICONTROLLSSBRSLFE
DIGITALPROCESSINGfs
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For your reference• When playing video sources connected to DVR/VCR1
The picture remains on the screen even if you select TAPE, CD or
TUNER.
• When SPEAKERS B is on
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be 2-channel only. For multi-
channel play, press [B] to turn off “B”. Then press [A] so that “A” only
comes on.
• When input is DIGITAL 
The tape monitor cannot be used. 
• When muting is on 
Muting is canceled when the unit is turned off.• When DVD ANALOG 6CH input is on 
Speaker settings are ineffective. Change the settings on the DVD player
if necessary. 
No picture will be output when a TV and this unit are connected using a
HDMI cable. Connect the TV, equipment to be used for playback and
this unit with a video cable as shown on page 4 or page 9.
• Whe n using a graphic  equa lizer 
Some distor tion may occur, depending on the equalizer’s settings. 
Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment.
Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control Operation Guide”, for remote control operation details.
Remote control
[^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button.
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] To enter radio frequencies and channels.[DISC, DIRECT TUNING]To enable selection of radio stations by
frequency.
[≧10, ENTER] To enter two digit channels. 
[TUNER/BAND]To change the input mode and remote
control mode to TUNER.
For switching between FM and AM.
[e, r, w, q, ENTER, 
RETURN TV VOL 4]
To operate the on screen menus.
[HELP] Displays help messages.
Press if an error message appears. 
A message offering a possible solution 
scrolls across the display.
• The remote control mode button currently
selected lights when you press this.
[SUBWOOFER]For selecting subwoofer level.[CENTER FOCUS] For turning on the center focus mode. [MULTI REAR]For turning on the multi rear surround mode.
[STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF] For selecting STEREO or 2CH MIX mode. 
To cancel surround effect.
[%PL Ⅱx] Select MOVIE (DOLBY EX), MUSIC or
GAME when Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx mode or
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱmode is on.
[DTS NEO:6] For selecting a DTS NEO:6 mode: CINEMA
or MUSIC. 
[SFC] For selecting a SFC mode: 
MUSIC or AV/MOVIE.
[DVD –ANALOG 6CH, TV, CD, 
TAPE 
–MONITOR, DVD RECORDER, VCR] 
Input mode and remote control mode
buttons. 
These buttons light when you press other
buttons to indicate the current remote control
mode.
DVD –ANALOG 6CH When DVD mode is selected • Press and hold: For switching between analog 6-channel
and 2-channel DVD input. 
DVD ANALOG 6CH only works when either
SPEAKERS A or BI-WIRE is on and
SPEAKERS B is off.
TA P E  –MONITOR 
• Press and hold:
For monitoring sound when recording to a
3 head cassette deck. Also used when you
have connected a graphic equalizer to the
TAPE terminals.
[1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels.
[4,3, VOLUME] To adjust the volume.
[MUTING] To mute the volume.
[HQ SOUND MODE] For tur ning on the HQ sound mode.
[-TEST –SETUP] To star t the speaker test signal or enter the
on screen menu.
[LEVEL] To adjust speaker level. [EFFECT] To adjust Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx, Dolby Pro
Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6 or SFC effects. 
[w, 3, q, 4] First select EFFECT, LEVEL or SFC, and
then press [w, 3] or [q, 4] to complete the
setting.
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The radio
Manual tuning
Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”.Direct tuning
e.g. 107.9 MHz, Press [1] → [0] → [7] → [9] 
Tuning intervals: FM - 0.1 MHz, AM - 10 kHz
• If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the display
returns to the frequency being received.
• If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be
displayed.
Select MANUAL tuning mode.(á below, “Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode”)
Tune to the station.
Tuning intervals: FM - 0.2 MHz, AM - 10 kHz
Automatic tuning
Hold down [TUNE 2 or 1] until the frequency begins to scroll.
Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning may stop if there
is interference.)
Multi control tuner settings 
Enter Multi 
control.Select MANUAL or 
PRESET tuning mode1. Select. 2. Select. 3. Select.
Main menu is displayed.
(Multi control menus and 
factory settings á page 28)Select tuning mode, then press
[TUNE 2 or 1] to tune.
MANUAL: To tune the station
frequency.
PRESET: To select the preset
channel.
Change the 
settings.FM mode
You can improve FM reception by
switching reception to monaural.
1. Select “TUNER”.2.  Select “FM MODE”.3. Select “MONO”.
Beat proof mode
When there is a lot of noise
interference with an AM broadcast,
try switching to this mode.
This may change the volume, but
noise will also be reduced.
1. Select “OPTION”.2. Select “B PROOF”.3. Select “MODE A” 
or “MODE B”.
For your reference• Improving reception
DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Tur n the DVD player off or move it further away from the
antennas if this occurs.
• Beat proof mode
Changing these settings also changes the A/D attenuator settings, which are linked (á page 24).To finish settings
1. Press [MULTI CONTROL]
several times to select
“EXIT”.
2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR].
SPEAKERSABPOWER  86.1CH DECODINGVCR 2PHONES
^
MULTI CONTROLINPUT SELECTORVOLUME
DOWN UP
PUSH ENTERBI-AMPBI-WIRE
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN LRS-VIDEO IN
TUNE 2TUNE 1
MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
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MULTI CONTROL
1INPUT SELECTOR
TUNER
INPUT SELECTOR
TUNING
INPUT SELECTOR
MANUALMANUALPRESET
MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
2INPUT SELECTORINPUT SELECTORINPUT SELECTOR
• To cancel, select “AUTO”.
MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
• To cancel • To select
Tu r n  t o  
change.
Press to 
enter.
INPUT SELECTORINPUT SELECTORINPUT SELECTOR