Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc-els10 Operating Instructions

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Dolby Pro Logic 
Choices become “EX ” or “MUSIC ” when you connect one
surround back speaker only.
NEO:6
•The “CINEMA ” mode is available for 2-channel stereo Dolby
Digital and DTS sources containing surround data. The
“MUSIC
 ” mode is available for the same sources containing
no surround data.
• 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” (á page 39).SFC (Sound Field Control)
• In the “PARTY ” mode, when only one surround back speaker
is connected and the center speaker is unused, the surround
back speaker goes off. 
The center speaker goes silent when you connect no surround
back speaker to the unit.
• Sound may be distorted when the selected input source and
SFC mode do not match. 
In such cases, lower the effect level in “Adjusting the effect
level” (á page 33) or select another mode through procedures
instructed on page 30.
Dolby Pro Logic
MOVIEThis mode produces good effects when you 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.
MUSICUse this mode when playing music.
EX
(Dolby Digital EX)This mode produces good effects when you 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.
GAMEYou can play games with dynamic sounds in this mode.
This mode is effective on 2-channel stereo sources.
This mode is unavailable when surround and surround back speakers are unconnected (á pages 13 and 23) or
when you set them as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 39).
NEO:6
CINEMAUse this mode when playing movies.
MUSICUse this mode when playing music.
SFC (Sound Field Control)
LIVEImparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.
POP/ROCKBest suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music.
VOCALBest suited to enhance vocals.
JAZZRecreates natural sound ambience and direction.
DANCEEnjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
PA R T YThis mode gives you a stereo impression wherever your listening position may be. Music played in the mode
sounds like background music at parties.
DRAMABest suited for dialogues in drama movies.
ACTIONBest suited for action movies with impact.
SPORTSEnjoy a feeling like being at a live sporting event.
MUSICALEnjoy a feeling like being at a live musical performance.
GAMEEnjoy games with greater audio impact.
Note
Listening to surround sound
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Control with HDMI (EZ Sync™ “HDAVI Control™”)
• Only this unit turns off when you shut it down. Other connected equipment compatible with EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” stay on.
• Audio output automatically switches to speakers on your TV (VIERA) when you turn the unit off.
Audio output from the DVD recorder (DIGA) switches from speakers on the TV (VIERA) to speakers connected to the unit when you
turn the unit on.
• This unit goes from off to on, and speakers connected to this unit start making audio output when you set the TV (VIERA) to output
sounds from the unit.
• This unit automatically goes off when you switch your TV (VIERA) off. (This operation is unavailable when you set the input source as
“TUNER ” or “CD ” on this unit.)
• The input for the unit switches automatically to “DVR ” when a source is played back on the DVD recorder.
• When pictures arrive after sounds, select “ON ” in “Adjusting audio timing to video timing” (
á page 42).
• To set the unit against EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, see page 42.
Enjoying sounds from the TV
The input source for the unit switches to “TV/STB ” when you select a TV channel or operate the TV in other ways (á page 43). What is EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”?
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD
recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the
operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
• EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
1 Connect the unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and DVD 
recorder (DIGA) under EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” using 
the HDMI cable.
(It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Non-
HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.)
2 Make settings in the menu for the TV (VIERA) to activate 
linked EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” operations.
3 Perform the following steps to make sure the unit 
accurately identifies connected equipment.
1)  Turn all equipment on.
2)  Switch the TV (VIERA) off and then put it back on.
3)  Switch the unit’s input to “DVR ” and make sure the TV 
(VIERA) correctly shows pictures.
(Take these steps after changing connections or settings.)
.
Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations
Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder (DIGA) and press   
The following operations are automatically performed when you just press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].
1The DVD recorder goes on and starts playing back the recorded media in the selected drive (e.g. 
H D D,  DV D ) . 
2The TV goes on and the TV input changes. 
3Playback starts after the unit is turned on and the input source for the unit switches to “DVR ”.
To adjust the volume: Press 
  
You can also adjust the volume on your TV (VIERA)’s remote control. 
(A message informing the action appears on your TV while you adjust the volume.)
• Press [u SKIP] to start playing a DVD disc or a recorded TV program again when playback does
not start from the beginning.
ïCDð
S VIDEOVIDEODIGITAL IN
(BD/
DVD PLAYER)(DVD RECORDER)(TV/STB)OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
(BD/DVD PLAYER) INOUT
OUT
OUT IN ININ IN IN INVCRDVD RECORDER DVD RECORDERTV MONITOR TV MONITORTV/STBCENTERBD/
DVD PLAYER BD/
DVD PLAYER
(DVD RECORDER) IN
LOOPEXTGND LOOPGND LOOPGND 
AM ANT FM ANT
LOOP ANT
GND
TV (VIERA)
DVD recorder 
(DIGA)HDMI 
(AV IN)
HDMI 
(AV OUT)Rear panel DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
You need an optical fiber cable for enjoying TV with
surround sound.
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
ONETOUCHPLAY
VOLUME
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Remote controlling sound effects
See pages 30 and 31 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.
Press   to select “DIMEN ”, and press 
for adjustment.
Adjustment range: -3 (More surround sound) to +3 (More front sound)
Factory 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.
Press   to select “C-WIDTH ”, and press 
for adjustment.
Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 7 (Center becomes wider)
Factory setting: 3
(Panorama)
You feel like you are surrounded by music thanks to greater spread created by surround speakers.
Press   to select “PANORAMA ”, and press 
 for selecting “ON ” or “OFF ”.
Factory setting: OFF
Adjusting NEO:6’s “MUSIC ” mode
You can use the following modes 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.
Press   to select “C-IMAGE ”, and press 
for adjustment.
Adjustment range: 0 (Center becomes clearer) to 5 (Center becomes wider)
Factory setting: 2
Adjusting SFC (Sound Field Control)
Adjusting the 
output level
Press   to select a speaker, and press   for
adjustment.
C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR (Surround back right), SBL (Surround back left) 
(SB when only one surround back speaker is connected), LS (Surround left):
(“SBR ”, “SBL ” and “SB ” are displayed when the surround back speakers are connected. )
Adjustment range; 
 -20 dB to +10 dB
Factory setting; 0 dB
SUBW  (Subwoofer):
Adjustment range; 
 ---  (off), MIN  (minimum), 1 to 29, MAX  (maximum)
Factory setting; 20
• You cannot adjust the output levels of speakers other than the subwoofer in the
“PARTY 
 ” mode (á pages 30 and 31).
• You cannot adjust speakers not connected (á pages 13 and 23) and others set
as absent in “Setting speakers and their sizes” (á page 39).
Adjusting the 
effect level
Press  , and press   for adjustment.
Adjustment range:  EFFECT 1 (minimum) to EFFECT 10  (maximum)
Factory setting: EFFECT 5
You cannot adjust the effect level in the “PARTY” mode (á pages 30 and 31).
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC 
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPAUSEPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFER TV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
 
ENTER
  DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 AUTO
These settings remain
effective after the unit
goes off.Note
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
EFFECT
LEVEL
Note
EFFECT
Note
Control with HDMI (EZ Sync™ “HDAVI Control™”)/Remote controlling sound effects
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Convenient functions
nOn the remote control
Testing speaker 
output/Adjusting 
speaker volumes
How speakers are 
displayed
L :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) : Subwoofer• Confirm audio output using the test signal after speakers are set.
• Adjust the output of the center and surround speakers, etc. to
balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other
speakers in the seating area.
• You can adjust the speaker output according to your preference during playback.
Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “ ” on.
(Press [SPEAKERS A] or [SPEAKERS B] to switch “ ” 
on when bi-wire speakers are connected.)
1 Press 
• A test signal is output from one speaker at a
time for two seconds in the following order.
“SBR ” and “SBL ” are displayed when the surround back speakers
are connected. (“SB ” is displayed in case of one speaker.)
2Press   to adjust the volumes of front 
speakers to the normal listening level.
To finish after confirming the speaker output
Press [TEST, –AUTO] to stop the test signal.
To adjust speaker volumes
Go to step 3.
Volume range:- - dB (minimum), -79dB to 0dB 
(maximum)
3 Press   to select a speaker for 
adjustment.
Speakers switch in the following order each time
you press the button.
“SBR ” and “SBL ” are displayed when the surround back speakers
are connected. (“
SB ” is displayed in case of one 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.
Adjustment range:
–20dB to +10dB 
Factory setting: 0dB
SUBW only:
MIN  (minimum) 
↔  1 to 
29 ↔ MAX  (maximum) 
Factory setting: 20
5 Press  to stop the test signal.
• You cannot adjust the level of front speakers themselves.
•Speakers not connected (á pages 13 and 23) or set as unconnected in “Setting
speakers and their sizes” (
á page 39) do not output test signals.
• Check connections and perform the auto speaker setup once again when
a connected speaker does not output the test signal (á pages 26 and 27).
• If you select “SPEAKERS B” only, the test signal will not be output.
W-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-RABSPEAKERS
AUTO DETECTOR 
ONETOUCHPLAY
DIRECTNAVIGATOR
TOPMENUFUNCTIONS
0
RECEIVERAV
SYSTEM
TVRECORDERDV D
BD/DVDPLAYER
ANALOG 6CHVCR CD TUNERBAND
CH
VOLUME
DISC
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STOPPA U S EPLAY
DRIVE SELECTCM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU RETURN
OFFSUBWOOFERTV
LEVELEFFECTVOL
NEO : 6
SFCMUSIC MOVIETESTMUTING TV/VIDEO DIMMER
XM DISPLAY
ENTER DIRECT
TUNING
XM CATXM CH
 AUTO
A
AB
TEST
 AUTO
SBLSSW RSC LR
SBR SBLLSSW RSC LR
VOLUME
Speaker
LEVEL
SBLS SUBW RSC
SBR SBLLS SUBW RSC
Speaker
TEST
 AUTO
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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 “Testing speaker output/Adjusting speaker
volumes” (
á page 34) 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 37 for adjusting the brightness on the unit.
nOn the unit
Detecting speaker 
status automatically
You can easily check 
connection status of 
each speaker when you 
want to.
How speakers are 
displayed
L : Front left 
C :  Center 
R : Front right
S : Surround
SB : Surround back  
W : Subwoofer
Press   simultaneously to check 
the speaker presence.
Automatic speaker detection starts.
1) The unit checks the center speaker, surround
speakers, surround back speakers and the subwoofer
in that order. (The connection status for front speakers
is always present.)
2) The display shows the number of detected speakers 
(excluding the subwoofer).
3) The display shows connected speakers.
4) When automatic detection is finished, the display 
returns to the original.
• Automatic detection does not work well depending on speakers and cables.
Make speaker settings manually in such cases (
á page 39).
• These settings remain effective after the unit goes off.
• To enjoy ELS Surround sound, be sure to perform the auto speaker setup (
á pages 26 and 27) after
this setting.
•“WARNING ” messages may appear on the display depending on detection results (
á below).
SUBWOOFER
Note
MUTING
Note
DIMMER
Note
AB SPEAKERS
AUTO DETECTOR 
1)
2)
3)
4) (e.g.)
Note
The right surround back speaker was detected, but the unit did not detect
the left surround back speaker. Use the terminal for the left speaker when
you connect one surround back speaker only (
á page 23).
The unit did not detect left and right surround speakers.
Connect surround speakers as well when you connect surround
back speakers to the unit.
The unit did not detect one of the two surround speakers.
Check speaker connections.
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 AU X 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
 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
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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 30 and 31).
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.
• When you select “DIMMER 1
 ” to “DIMMER 3  ”, the light
above [INPUT SELECTOR] and [VOLUME] goes off.
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 AU X 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
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
12
∗1“BI-AMP ” appears on the display and become selectable
only when you set bi-wire speakers (á page 22).
∗2“WIRELESS ” appears only when the transceiver is inserted
(á page 24).(á page 22)
(á page 45) (á page 12)
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR 
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
RETURN
ENTER
-MENU/-SETUP
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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 100 Hz (á 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 (ELS Surround sound cannot be properly played back.) (á pages 26 and 27).
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 (á pages 26 and 27) are displayed with “– ” such as “L 10.0 –”.
• If the distance from speakers is too long, the distance part is displayed “OVER ”.
Setting the lowpass filter
• If the speaker sizes 
(á 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: 100 (Hz)
• The setting made through these steps applies to all speakers set as “SMALL ”.
• When you change the low pass filter frequency, settings made with the setup microphone are
canceled (ELS Surround sound cannot be properly played back.) (á pages 26 and 27).
Note
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ft
Note
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Settings
See page 38 for receiver operations.
Changing auto 
speaker settings
1)Among speaker settings made 
with the setup microphone, 
you can return polarity to 
factory settings. (The “AUTO 
SPEAKER SETUP” indicator 
goes off when you perform this 
operation. ELS Surround 
sound cannot be properly 
played back.)
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 
polarity to 
factory settings
1 Select and confirm the choice.
2 Select and confirm the choice.
3 Select and confirm the choice.
• To cancel, select “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 22). 
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)
This unit is adjusted 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
 SPEAKERS-MENU/-SETUPENTER
 INPUT SELECTOR  VOLUME
 BI-AMP SURROUND
 SURROUND SPEAKERSAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM TUNE AU X ADVANCED DUAL AMP POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
 HDMI MULTI ROOM
RETURN SURROUND SPEAKERSENTER-MENU/-SETUPAUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOMRETURNTUNESETUP MIC AUXS VIDEOVIDEOL-AUDIO-R
 INPUT SELECTOR 
-MENU/-SETUPENTER
RETURN
“BI-AMP”“AUTO SPEAKER SETUP”
The bar shows the standard balance.
DifferenceDifferenceDifference
(Side view of a speaker
in cross section)
in