Panasonic Av Control Receiver Sa-xr700 Operating Instructions

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Adjusting speaker 
volumes
How speakers are displayedL : Front left
C : Center
R : Front right 
RS : Surround right
LS : Surround left 
SBR : Surround back right 
SBL : Surround back left 
SB : Surround back 
(If you connect one 
surround back 
speaker)
SW (SUBW) : SubwooferAdjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other
speakers in the seating area.
Make adjustment after detecting speakers automatically (á page 10).
Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “ ” on.
(Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ ” 
on when bi-wire speakers are connected.)If you select “SPEAKERS B” only,
the test signal will not be output.
1 Press 
• A test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two
seconds in the following order.
(When you connect one surround back speaker)
• Speakers not connected (á pages 9, 10, 24 and 25) or set as
unconnected in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 35)
do not output test signals.
2 Press   to adjust the volumes of front speakers 
to the normal listening level.
3 Press   to select a speaker for adjustment.
•Speakers switch in the following order each time you press the button.
 
(When you connect one surround back speaker)
4 Press   to adjust the volume of the 
selected speaker.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level of each speaker.
•Only the adjusted speaker produces the test signal in steps 3 and 4.
• Connected speakers start producing the test signal again in the above
order 2 seconds after both steps.
• Press [TEST, –AUTO] to stop the test signal.
Volume range:- - dB (minimum), -79dB to 0dB (maximum)
Adjustment range:
–20dB to +10dB 
Factory setting: 0dB
SUBW only:
MIN  (minimum) 
↔  1 to 29 ↔  
MAX  (maximum) 
Factory setting: 20
Adjusting the 
subwoofer level
You can adjust the output level while playing sources. You can adjust the level according to your
preference by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example.
Press   to select a level.
•Select “--- ” to stop output.
Adjustment range:
--- (off), MIN (minimum), 5, 10, 15, 20,
25, MAX (maximum)
Factory setting: SUBW 20
• Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while the subwoofer level is high. Reduce the subwoofer
level if this occurs.
• Adjust the output level by taking steps described in “Adjusting speaker volumes” (above) when you
wish to make detailed settings.
Silencing speakers 
temporarily
Press 
•“MUTING IS ON ” scrolls across the display while the volume is muted.
• Press the button again to cancel the operation.
Muting is canceled when you turn the unit off or adjust the volume.
Dimming the 
display light 
(Dimmer)
Press 
• Press the button to dim the display. The light above [INPUT SELECTOR] and [VOLUME] goes off.
• Press the button again to cancel the operation.
Refer to page 33 for adjusting the brightness on the unit.
A
AB
Note
TEST
 AUTO
SB LS SW RSC LR
SBR SBL LS SW RSC LR
Speaker
VOLUME
LEVEL
SB LS SUBW RSC
SBR SBL LS SUBW RSCSpeaker
SUBWOOFER
Note
MUTING
Note
DIMMER
Note
Remote controlling sound effects/convenient functions
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Sound effects/Convenient functions
To return to the previous display/To cancel
Press 
How to set up
1
To enter the MENU
Press 
2
To select the item you wish to change
Turn   to select an item.
Press   for confirming the
choice.
3
To change the setting
Turn   to change the setting.
Press   for confirming the choice.
4
To finish the setting
Press  several times to select “EXIT ”.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• The display returns to the original one.
• You can also select “EXIT ” by turning [INPUT SELECTOR].
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU D IO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
∗“TUNER ” appears only when “TUNER FM ”, “TUNER AM ” or
“TUNER XM ” has been selected as the input source.
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN 
						

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Adjusting the bass
• You can adjust the bass 
through this operation.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
Adjusting the treble
• You can adjust the treble 
through this operation.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
Adjustment range: -10 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting: 0 dB
Balancing front speaker 
volumes
• You can adjust the balance 
of the front speakers. 
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
L : Front left    
R : Front right 
You cannot adjust volume balance when you use SFC’s “PARTY ” mode (á pages 28 and 29).
Changing the audio 
output (Dual program)
• The unit allows you to 
switch dual audio signals in 
Dolby Digital and DTS 
formats.“DUAL PRG 
 ” appears on the display when the unit receives dual audio signals.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select audio and confirm the choice.  MAIN :
Main audio output
SAP :
Sub channel audio output
M+S :
Main and sub channel audio output
Factory setting: MAIN
Adjusting the 
brightness of the 
display
• Dim the display for better 
viewing in a darkened room.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a setting and confirm the choice.
• Select “DIMMER OFF ” to cancel.
• The light above [INPUT SELECTOR] and [VOLUME] goes
off when you make this adjustment.
Adjustment range: 
DIMMER 1 (bright) to 
DIMMER 3 (dim)
Factory setting: OFF
Sleep timer
• The sleep timer can turn the 
unit off after a set time. 
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the time and confirm the choice.
• When this is set, “SLEEP” appears on the display.
• To check the setting: 
After setting the time, you can check the remaining time 
using step 1.
• To change a setting: 
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Times available for setting: 
30, 60, 90, 120 (minutes)
Factory setting: OFF
Sleep timer is for this unit only.
The bar shows the standard balance.
Note
Note
Sound effects/Convenient functions
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Settings
To return to the previous display/To cancel
Press 
How to set up
1
To enter the SETUP
Press and hold   for about 2 seconds.
2
To select the item you wish 
to change
Turn   to select an item.
Press   for confirming the
choice.
3
To change the setting
Turn   to select an item.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• You must repeat these steps several times depending on settings.
4
To finish the setting
Press  several times to select “EXIT ”.
Press   for confirming the choice.
• The display returns to the original one.
• You can also select “EXIT ” by turning [INPUT SELECTOR].
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUD IO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
1
2
∗1 BI-AMP settings appear on the display and become
selectable only when you set bi-wire speakers (á page 20).
∗2“WIRELESS ” appears only when the transceiver is inserted
(á page 22).(á page 20)
(á page 47)
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN 
						

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Setting speakers and 
their sizes
• You can set connected 
speakers and their sizes 
manually.
• Different ranges are played 
by different speakers. Size 
setting is necessary for 
reproducing sources, 
particularly their bass 
section, completely.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a speaker for setting and 
confirm the choice.
3 Change a setting and confirm the 
choice.
To go back to step 1
Select and confirm the choice.
When you set the front speakers (LR) as “LARGE ”
• The subwoofer also makes audio output in the
bass range when you perform stereo playback
of analog and PCM sources.
• The subwoofer sends out only the LFE (low
frequency effect channel) signal contained in
2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS sources when
you play them in stereo.
SUBW :Subwoofer
LR : Front speakers
C : Center speaker
S : Surround speakers
SB : Surround back speakers
SUBW : NO ; unconnected    YES ; connected
LR, C, S :
NONE ;
For speakers you haven’t connected (center or
surround only). 
SMALL ;
For speakers that cannot adequately
reproduce the bass range. This setting is
sufficient for most speakers if you are using a
subwoofer.
LARGE ;
For speakers that can sufficiently reproduce
the bass range down to 20 Hz.
SB :
NONE ;
For speakers you haven’t connected.
1-SPK ;
If you connect one surround back speaker.
2-SPK ;
If you connect two surround back speakers.
Factory settings:LR, C, S ;SMALL
SUBW ;YES
SB ;2-SPK
• Set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback when speakers
are set as “SMALL ”. The factory setting is 80 Hz. (below)
• The following are set automatically.
When you set “LR
 ” to “SMALL ”, “SUBW ” is set to “YES ”.
When you set “SUBW ” to “NO ”, “LR
 ” is set to “LARGE ”.
•“SB ” does not appear when “S ” is set to “NONE ”.
• The “SB
 ” size becomes the “S ” size because the unit does not offer “SB ” size setting.
• When you change the number of connected speakers, settings made with the setup microphone
are canceled. (á pages 24 and 25)
Setting distances
• By adjusting the distance 
from each speaker (except 
the subwoofer) to the 
seating area, the sound 
delay time is automatically 
adjusted so that sound 
reaches the listener at the 
same time.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a speaker for setting and 
confirm the choice.
3 Select a distance and confirm the 
choice.L :  Front leftC :  Center
R :  Front rightLS : Surround left
RS :  Surround right
SBL :  Surround back left
SBR :  Surround back right
Adjustment range: 1.0 to 45.0 ft (feet)
This unit is adjusted at 0.5 feet intervals.
Factory settings:L, R ;10.0 ft (feet)
C ;10.0 ft (feet)
LS, RS ; 5.0 ft (feet)
SBL, SBR ; 5.0 ft (feet)
• Speakers whose polarity was automatically adjusted through the auto speaker setup using the
setup microphone are displayed with “– ” such as “L 10.0 –”.
• When the speaker distance measured through the auto speaker setup (á pages 24 and 25)
exceeds 45 feet (15 meters), the distance is displayed as “OVER ”.
Setting the lowpass 
filter
• If the speaker sizes (above) 
are set to “SMALL”, make 
this setting.
• The unit cannot reproduce the 
entire bass range when speakers 
are set as “SMALL ”. You can 
arrange the unit to provide missing 
bass sounds through the 
subwoofer by setting the lowpass 
filter frequency according to 
frequencies available for playback.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the lowpass filter frequency 
and confirm the choice.
Lowpass filter frequency for sending the bass
range to the subwoofer:
80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200 (Hz)
Factory setting: 80 (Hz)
The setting made through these steps applies to all speakers set as “SMALL ”.
Note
ft
ft
Note
Note
Settings
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Settings
See page 34 for receiver operations.
Changing auto 
speaker settings
1)Among speaker settings 
made with the setup 
microphone, you can return 
polarity and frequency to 
factory settings. (The “AUTO 
SPEAKER SETUP” indicator 
goes off when you perform 
this operation.)
2)The unit judges polarity of 
certain properly connected 
speakers as opposite. When 
this happens, set the unit 
against automatic polarity 
adjustment and prevent 
polarity reversal.
1)
To return 
speakers to 
factory settings
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
• To cancel, press “NO ”.
YES :
For returning to factory settings
NO :
For keeping auto settings
2)
Setting the unit 
against 
automatic 
polarity 
adjustment
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
CHECK YES :
Normal auto speaker setup
CHECK NO :
No automatic polarity 
adjustment
Making BI-AMP 
settings
• BI-AMP settings appear 
on the display and 
become selectable only 
when you set bi-wire 
speakers (á page 20). 
1) You can drive speakers 
with front, surround and 
surround back speaker 
amps instead of using 
BI-AMP (triple amp 
mode).
2) You can adjust HF (high 
frequency) and LF (low 
frequency) output 
balance of the bi-wired 
speakers.
3) You can reduce the 
delay time due to the 
difference in size of the 
HF and LF units.
1)
Canceling 
BI-AMP 
(using the triple 
amp mode)
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
• The “BI-AMP” indicator goes off when the
unit enters the triple amp mode.
AUTO : 
When using BI-AMP
OFF : 
When not using BI-AMP (when
using the triple amp mode)
Factory setting : AUTO
2)
Adjusting the 
balance
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3
Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
LF : Low frequency
HF : High frequency
3)
Correcting the 
HF and LF 
difference1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Make adjustment and confirm the choice.
Adjustment range: 
0.0  to 12.0 in (inch)
You can select differences at
0.5 inch intervals.
Factory setting: 0.0 in (inch)
Setting ADVANCED 
DUAL AMP off1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
AUTO :
Advanced dual amp is on
OFF :
Advanced dual amp is off
Factory setting: AU TO
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU DIO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
“BI-AMP”
The bar shows the standard balance.
DifferenceDifferenceDifference
(Side view of a speaker
in cross section)
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See page 34 for receiver operations.
Changing the digital 
input settings
• Change these settings to 
suit the connections you 
have made to the digital 
input terminals.
• You can only allocate one 
piece of equipment per 
terminal.
Example: “OPT 1 ” becomes 
the only digital terminal you 
can use for connecting the 
DVD player to the unit when 
you change the DVD setting 
to the terminal.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the equipment connected to the digital 
input terminal and confirm the choice.
3 Change the digital input setting and confirm the 
choice.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change settings.
TV :TV
DVR : DVD recorder
DVD :DVD player
CD : CD player
Factory setting:
TV ;OPT1 (OPTICAL1)
DVR ;OPT2 (OPTICAL2)
DVD ;COAX1 (COAXIAL1)
CD ;COAX2 (COAXIAL2)
Setting input signals
• You can fix the signal type 
(digital, analog or PCM) 
supplied by such equipment 
as the DVD recorder and the 
DVD player or make the unit 
identify the input signal 
type.
•Select “AUTO ” when it is 
not necessary to fix the 
signal.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select the equipment connected to the digital 
input terminal and confirm the choice.
3 Select the method for identifying input signals 
and confirm the choice.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change settings.
PCM FIX mode
•In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs.
• Use this mode when, for example, the beginning of a playing CD
track is cut off.
• You do not need to set the mode when playback is normal.
•
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. 
Cancel the mode when noise occurs.
TV :TV
DVR : DVD recorder
DVD :DVD player
CD : CD player
AUTO :
Automatic identification of digital 
and analog signals (HDMI takes 
priority when the input signal is 
digital.)
ANALOG :
Fixes the input signal to analog.
DIG :
Fixes the input signal to digital.
PCMFIX :
Fixes the input signal to PCM.
Factory setting:
TV, DVR ,DVD, CD ;  AUTO
•“DIGITAL INPUT” stays on the display when you fix the input signal as digital.
•“PCM” appears on the display when you set the input signal as “PCMFIX ”.
•“PCM FIX ” flashes on the display when the unit is in the PCM FIX mode and a non-PCM source
is input through digital (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) connections.
Reducing standby 
power consumption 
(power saving standby 
mode)1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF :
When you wish to reduce
standby power consumption
ON :
When you activate the standby
through function (standby power
consumption becomes 0.7 W in
this setting)
Factory setting: ON
When you select “OFF ”, the following becomes applicable.
• Standby power consumption becomes 0.3 W.
• Standby through with HDMI connections (á page 7) does not work.
• Ez Sync HDAVI Control (á page 13) is canceled (when the unit is off).
Setting the unit against 
Ez Sync HDAVI Control
• You can set the unit against 
EZ Sync HDAVI Control 
when compatible TV 
(VIERA) and DVD recorder 
(DIGA) are connected.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF :
When not using EZ Sync HDAVI
Control
ON :
When using EZ Sync HDAVI
Control
Factory setting: ON
Note
Note
Settings
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Settings
See page 34 for receiver operations.
Using headphones
Listening clearly at low volume
• This function compresses the dynamic 
range of Dolby Digital contents.
• Without affecting the sound field, the 
function makes spoken lines easier to 
catch at low volume by reducing the 
difference between the maximum and 
minimum sounds created by audio signals. 
This convenient function allows you to 
enjoy commercial sources late at night 
when you cannot produce big sounds.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select a setting and confirm the choice.
This function does not work when disc data does not
support it.
OFF :
The software is played with the
original dynamic range
STANDARD :
The level recommended by the
producer of the software for
household viewing
MAX :
The maximum allowable 
compression (recommended for 
night viewing)
Factory setting: OFF
Switching the attenuator
• Switch the attenuator on when 
sounds become distorted while 
playing an analog input source 
and the sign “OVERFLOW ” 
appears on the display.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
• To cancel, select “OFF ”.
OFF : 
For switching the attenuator off
ON : 
For switching the attenuator on
Factory setting: OFF
Adjusting audio timing to 
video timing
• Adjust audio timing to video timing by 
delaying audio output by 40 msec or 
so when pictures arrive after sounds.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
OFF : Normal setting
ON :  Setting for delaying audio
output
Factory setting: OFF
RESET (factory settings)
• Re-enter settings to your liking 
when necessary.
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
• To cancel, select “NO ”.
YES : Choice for resetting
NO : Choice against resetting
When you select “YES ”, the input source becomes TUNER (preset channel 1).
Preset radio stations will not be erased.
1 Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to 
switch all speakers off. 
2 Lower the volume by turning [VOLUME, –, +] 
and connect headphones to the unit.
Plug type: ø 6.3 mm (1/4) stereo standard plug
3 Adjust the volume by turning [VOLUME, –, +].
•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
• Playback channels become two when you switch all speakers off.
The 2-channel mix (2CH MIX) function activates automatically when
you play a surround source. (Excluding DVD-Audio sources that do
not allow down-mixing.)
• The DVD ANALOG 6CH (á page 27) goes off and front two
channels make audio output when you play sources through analog
6-channel connections (á page 18).
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU DIO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
Note
Note
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUDIO-R
AB SPEAKERS
 VOLUME
W (Headphone jack)
SPEAKERS
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Audio signals and amp mechanism
Digital signals this unit can play
Dolby Digital 
(including Dolby 
Digital Surround EX)This is the digital surround system developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround back channel to the
traditional 5.1-channel format of Dolby Digital. This creates a sound with
greater presence.DVD etc.
DTS 
(including DTS-ES 
and DTS 96/24)This is the digital surround system developed by DTS (Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.). DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional
5.1-channel format of DTS. This creates a sound with greater presence.
DTS 96/24 provides 96 kHz sound at up to 24 bits. The 96 kHz/24 bit high
frequency sounds are played through multiple channels.DVD etc.
PCM
This unit’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL1 terminal can play up to 192 kHz and
the other DIGITAL IN terminals can play up to 96 kHz. 
Frequencies appear on the display when the unit receives input signals
transmitted at the frequencies of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192
kHz.CD, 
DVD-Audio 
etc.
Audio signal displays
DIGITAL:
DIGITAL EX:
EX:
PL :Dolby Digital decoder is being used.
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby
Pro Logic   decoder) is being used when
the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel
or Dolby Digital Surround EX.
(Displayed only when you connect one
surround back speaker.)
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby
Pro Logic   decoder) is being used when
the input signal is DTS 5.1-channel.
(Displayed only when you connect one
surround back speaker.)
Dolby Pro Logic   decoder is being used.PL :
DTS:
DTS 96/24:
DTS-ES:
NEO:6:
SFC:The display informs Dolby Pro Logic 
(the Dolby Pro Logic   decoder) is used on
2-channel stereo sources when surround
back speakers are absent.
DTS decoder is being used.
DTS 96/24 decoder is being used.
DTS-ES discrete or matrix decoder is being
used.
DTS NEO:6 matrix decoder is being used.
SFC matrix function is being used.
ADVANCED DUAL AMP (á page 27)
BI-AMP (á page 27)
AB
2CH MIX
SPEAKERSBI-WIRE
TUNEDMONO STSLEEP
PCMinftDTS 96/24DTS-ES
DIGITAL EX
EX
MDIGITAL  INPUT
kHzMHz
nStereo playbackn5.1-channel surround playback
The unit The unitFront right (R) Front left (L)
Front right (R) Front left (L)
Front left (L)
Surround left (LS)
Surround back left (SBL)
Front r ight (R)
Surround right (RS)
Surround back right (SBR)Front left (L)
Surround left (LS)
Surround back left (SBL)
Front right (R)
Surround right (RS)
Surround back right (SBR)
nBI-AMPnBI-AMP and ADVANCED DUAL AMP
Front right (R) Front left (L)
Front right (R) Front left (L)
Front left (L)
Surround left (LS)
Surround back left (SBL)
Front r ight (R)
Surround right (RS)
Surround back right (SBR)Front left (L)
Surround left (LS)
Surround back left (SBL)
Front right (R)
Surround right (RS)
Surround back right (SBR)
The unit The unitBi-wire speakers Bi-wire speakers
Settings/Using headphones/Audio signals and amp mechanism
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The radio
•“TUNED” is displayed when a station is tuned.
•“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned.
Improving reception
DVD recorders and DVD players can interfere with radio reception. Turn the DVD recorder and the DVD player off or move them further
away from the AM loop antenna if this occurs.
Manual tuning
(Using the remote control) (Using the unit)
1
To use the radio tuner
Press 1
To select “TUNER FM ” or 
“TUNER AM ”
Turn 
2
To select “TUNER FM ” or 
“TUNER AM ”
Press and hold   for 2 seconds.
2
To tune to the station
Press 
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.)
3
To enter the station frequency 
(direct tuning)
Press  
e.g. FM 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.
 SPEAKERSW-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AUX ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MICW AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AU DIO-R
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RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISCENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 INPUT SELECTOR 
 TUNE
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
Basic operation
Turn to select.Press to confirm 
your choice.
To return to the 
previous display/
To cancel 
TUNER
BAND INPUT SELECTOR 
TUNER
BAND
FMAM XM
 TUNE
0
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
Note