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    Enjoying Surround Sound
    1; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
    decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
    Digital format.
    2PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
    applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
    signals in order to output the center and
    surround channel signals. However, this
    indicator does not light if the center and
    surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
    “A.F.D.” or “NORMAL SURROUND” is
    selected.
    3DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
    4Tuner indicators: Light up when using the
    receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
    pages 24–25 for tuner operations.
    5D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
    compression is activated. See page 23 to
    adjust the dynamic range compression.
    6COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
    digital signal being input through the
    COAXIAL terminal.
    7OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
    digital signal being input through the
    OPTICAL terminal.8Playback channel indicators: The letters
    light up to indicate the channels being played
    back.
    L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
    (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
    (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
    the surround components obtained by Pro
    Logic processing)), SW (Sub woofer)
    The boxes around the letters light up to
    indicate the speakers used to playback the
    channels.
    9
    L F E: Lights up when the disc being
    played back contains the LFE (Low
    Frequency Effect) channel and when the
    sound of the LFE channel signal is actually
    being reproduced.
    0SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
    activated.
    qaSP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are
    inserted.
    Understanding the multi channel surround displays
    PRO LOGIC
    D.RANGE DTS
    OPT SP. OFF SLEEP
    SL
    SW
    SSR
    LCRL F E
    DIGITALa
    COAX
    STEREO/MONO             MEMORY
    8
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    567
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    Customizing sound fields
    By adjusting the surround and level parameters
    of the front, center, and surround speakers, you
    can customize the sound fields to suit your
    particular listening situation.
    Once you customize a sound field, the changes
    are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless
    the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks).
    You can change a customized sound field any
    time by making new adjustments to the
    parameters.
    See the tables on page 32 for the parameters
    available in each sound field.
    To get the most from multi
    channel surround sound
    Position your speakers and do the procedures
    described in “Multi channel surround setup”
    starting from page 13 before you customize a
    sound field.
    Adjusting the level
    parameters
    The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
    you adjust the balance and volumes of each
    speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
    fields.
    1Start playing a program source
    encoded with multi channel surround
    sound.
    2Press LEVEL/SURR.
    The button lights up and the first parameter
    is displayed.
    3Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to
    select the parameter you want to
    adjust.
    4Press + or – to select the setting you
    want.
    The setting is stored automatically.
    Initial settings
    Parameter Initial setting
    FRONT BALANCE* BALANCE
    SURR BALANCE* BALANCE
    CENTER LEVEL* CTR 0 dB
    SURR LEVEL* SURR 0 dB
    SUB WOOFER LEVEL* S.W. 0 dB
    LFE MIX LEVEL L.F.E. 0 dB
    DYNAMIC RANGE COMP COMP. OFF
    * These parameters can be adjusted separately for
    MULTI CH IN.
    Front balance (L R)
    Lets you adjust the balance between front left
    and right speakers.
    Surround balance (SL SR)
    Lets you adjust the balance between surround
    left and right speakers.
    Center level (C)
    Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
    Surround level (SL SR)
    Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
    and right speakers.
    Sub woofer level (SW)
    Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
    Low Frequency Effect (LFE)
    Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
    Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
    woofer without effecting the level of the bass
    frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the
    front, center or surround channels via the
    Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection
    circuitry.
    •“0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mix
    level determined by the recording engineer.
    •To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
    sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
    frequency sounds of the front, center, or
    surround speakers are output from the sub
    woofer according to the settings made for each
    speaker in the speaker setup (pages 16–17).
     
    						
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    Enjoying Surround Sound
    Dynamic range compressor (D. RANGE)
    Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
    sound track. This may be useful when you want
    to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
    We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
    •To reproduce the sound track with no
    compression, select “COMP. OFF”.
    •To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
    range intended by the recording engineer, select
    “COMP. STD”.
    •To compress the dynamic range in small steps
    to achieve the sound you desire, select “COMP.
    0.1”–“COMP. 0.9”.
    •To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
    dynamic range, select “COMP. MAX”.
    NoteDynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
    Digital sources only.
    Adjusting the surround
    parameters
    The SURR menu contains parameters that let
    you customize various aspects of the current
    sound field. The settings are stored individually
    for each sound field.
    1Start playing a program source
    encoded with multi channel surround
    sound.
    2Press LEVEL/SURR.
    The button lights up and the first parameter
    is displayed.
    3Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to
    select the parameter you want to
    adjust.
    4Press + or – to select the setting you
    want.
    The setting is stored automatically.
    Initial settings
    Parameter Initial setting
    EFFECT LEVEL (depends on the sound field)
    WALL TYPE WALL MID
    REVERBERATION REVB. MID
    TIME
    Effect level (EFFECT)
    Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
    surround effect.
    Wall type (WALL)
    Lets you control the level of the high
    frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
    listening environment by simulating a softer (S)
    or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a
    neutral wall (made of wood).
    Reverberation (REVERB)
    Lets you control the spacing of the early
    reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
    shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a
    standard room with no adjustment.
    Resetting customized sound
    fields to the factory settings
    1If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
    the power.
    2Hold down SOUND FIELD + and press
    ?/1.
    “S.F. CLR.” appears in the display and all
    sound fields are reset at once.
     
    						
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    Receiving Broadcasts
    Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
    have connected FM and AM antennas to the
    receiver (see page 6).
    Manual memory
    You can enter a frequency of the station you
    want directly by using the cursor buttons, and
    preset the stations to the receiver.
    1Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM
    or AM band.
    2Press MEMORY/ENTER.
    The receiver enters the Manual Memory
    mode.
    The current frequency appears and the
    preset number flashes in the display.
    Do steps 3 to 5 before “PUSH” and
    “ENTER” flashes in the display.
    3Press +/– to tune in a station.
    If “PUSH” and “ENTER” flashes before
    you tune in a station, start again from step 2.
    4Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to
    select a preset number.
    If “PUSH” and “ENTER” flashes before
    you select the preset number, start again
    from step 2.
    5Press MEMORY/ENTER.
    6Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
    station.
    TipWhen the FM station is tuned in, you can press
    TUNER to switch the MONO mode to STEREO
    mode manually.
    Automatic memory
    If you don’t know the frequency of the station
    you want, you can let the receiver scan all
    available stations in your area and preset the
    stations to the receiver.
    Press and hold MEMORY/ENTER, then
    press ?/1.
    “AUTO MEMORY START” appears in the
    display.
    The receiver scans from low to high
    frequencies of FM stations, then repeat
    scanning of AM stations.
    When a station is tuned in, the station is
    automatically stored in the memory in the
    following order.
    If all preset channels are memorized before
    scanning all stations, scanning stops and
    “MEM. FULL” appears in the display.
    To cancel
    Press ?/1 during any step.
    tA1tA2t...tA0tB1tB2t...tB0
    C0T...C2TC1T
     
    						
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    Receiving Broadcasts
    Tuning to preset stations
    After preseting radio stations, you can tune in
    any of them directly by entering its
    2-character preset code using the supplied
    remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
    preset. The receiver will also scan all the
    stations that you have preset.
    You can tune the preset stations by either of the
    following two ways.
    Scanning the preset stations
    1Press TUNER.
    2Press the cursor buttons (U or u)
    repeatedly to select the preset station
    you want.
    Each time you press the button, the receiver
    tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
    corresponding order and direction as
    follows:
    Using the preset codes
    Use the supplied remote to perform the
    following operations. For details on the buttons
    used in this section, see pages 33–34.
    1Press TUNER.
    The last received station is tuned in.
    2Press SHIFT to select a memory page
    (A, B, or C), then press the preset
    number of the station you want using
    the numeric buttons.
    Automatic tuning
    If you don’t know the frequency of the station
    you want, you can let the receiver scan all
    available stations in your area.
    1Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM
    or AM band.
    The last received station is tuned in.
    2Press + or –.
    Press + to scan from low to high; press – to
    scan from high to low.
    The receiver stops scanning whenever a
    station is received.
    When the receiver reaches either end of
    the band
    Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
    3To continue scanning, press + or –
    again.
    Tips•If you press + or – during Automatic Tuning,
    Automatic Tuning stops.
    •If you press + or – within a second after the
    Automatic Tuning stops, the frequency changes by
    a single step.
    Direct tuning
    You can enter a frequency of the station you
    want directly by using the numeric buttons on
    the supplied remote.
    1Press TUNER on the remote.
    2Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
    band.
    3Press D.TUNING.
    4Press the numeric buttons to enter the
    frequency.
    If you cannot tune in a station and
    the entered numbers flash
    Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency.
    If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
    numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
    your area.
    tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
    tC0y...C2yC1T
     
    						
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    Using the Sleep Timer
    You can set the receiver to turn off
    automatically at a specified time.
    Press SLEEP on the remote while the
    power is on.
    Each time you press the button, the display
    changes cyclically as follows:
    2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
    t OFF
    The display dims after you have specified the
    time.
    Tips•You can freely specify the time. After pressing
    SLEEP, specify the time you want using the cursor
    buttons (U or u) on the receiver. The sleep timer
    can be set with an interval of 1 minute between
    1 minute and 5 hours, and with an interval of
    1 second for less than 1 minute.
    •To check the remaining time before the receiver
    turns off, press SLEEP.  The remaining time
    appears in the display.
    Other Operations
    Adjustments using the
    SET UP button
    The SET UP button allows you to make the
    following adjustments.
    1Press SET UP.
    2Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to
    select the parameter you want to
    adjust.
    When you select MULTI VI. or TUNER
    VI., M[XXX] or T[XXX] appears in the
    display after about 2 seconds.
    3Press + or – to select the setting you
    want.
    The setting is stored automatically.
    4Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set
    all of the parameters that follow.
    Initial settings
    Parameter Initial setting
    MULTI VI. DVD
    TUNER VI. OFF
    x MULTI CH IN visual select
    Lets you specify the video input to be used
    with the audio signals from the MULTI CH
    INPUT jacks.
    x TUNER visual select
    Lets you specify the video input to be used
    with the built-in tuner.
     
    						
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    Additional Information
    Additional Information
    Precautions
    On safety
    Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
    unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
    personnel before operating it any further.
    On power sources
    •Before operating the unit, check that the operating
    voltage is identical with your local power supply.
    The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
    at the rear of the receiver.
    •The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
    source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
    outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
    •If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
    time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the
    wall outlet.  To disconnect the AC power cord,
    grasp the plug itself;  never pull the cord.
    •AC power cord must be changed only at the
    qualified service shop.
    On heat buildup
    Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
    not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
    a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
    side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
    yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
    On placement
    •Place the receiver in a location with adequate
    ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
    life of the receiver.
    •Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
    place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
    mechanical shock.
    •Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
    might block the ventilation holes and cause
    malfunctions.
    On operation
    Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
    off and unplug the receiver.
    On cleaning
    Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
    slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.  Do
    not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
    solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
    If you have any question or problem concerning your
    receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
    Troubleshooting
    If you experience any of the following
    difficulties while using the receiver, use this
    troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
    problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
    on page 18 to verify that the connections are
    correct. Should any problem persist, consult
    your nearest Sony dealer.
    There is no sound no matter which component
    is selected.
    •Check that both the receiver and all components
    are turned on.
    •Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
    not set at “MIN”.
    •Check that all speaker cords are connected
    correctly.
    •Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
    •Check that the headphones are not connected to
    the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the
    speakers if the headphones are connected.
    •Check that the receiver is not in “Demonstration
    Mode” (see page 2).
    There is no sound from a specific component.
    •Check that the component is connected correctly
    to the audio input jacks for that component.
    •Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
    (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
    receiver and the component.
    Other Operations/Additional Information
    continued
     
    						
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    Troubleshooting (continued)
    There is no sound from one of the front
    speakers.
    •Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
    jack to verify that sound is output from the
    headphones (see page 18).
    If only one channel is output from the
    headphones, the component may not be
    connected to the receiver correctly. Check that
    all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on
    both the receiver and the component.
    If both channels are output from the headphones,
    the front speaker may not be connected to the
    receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
    front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
    There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
    is heard.
    •Check that the speakers and components are
    connected securely.
    •Check that you have selected the correct
    component on the receiver.
    •Check that the headphones are not connected.
    •Press MUTING if muting function is activated.
    •The Thermal Protection has been activated
    because the receiver is overheated
    (“OVERHEAT” flashes in the display). Turn off
    the receiver, leave the receiver for a while, then
    turn on the power again.
    •The Over Current Protection has been activated
    because of low impedance or short circuit
    (“PROTECT” flashes in the display). Turn off
    the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem
    and turn on the power again after about
    20 seconds.
    The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
    reversed.
    •Check that the speakers and components are
    connected correctly and securely.
    •Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
    There is severe hum or noise.
    •Check that the speakers and components are
    connected securely.
    •Check that the connecting cords are away from a
    transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
    from a TV set or fluorescent light.
    •Move your TV away from the audio components.
    •The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
    cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
    There is no sound from the center speaker.
    •Make sure the sound field function is on (press
    SOUND FIELD +/–).
    •Select a sound field containing the word
    “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 19–20).
    •Adjust the speaker level (see page 17).
    •Make sure the center speaker size parameter is
    set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (see page
    16).
    There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
    is heard from the surround speakers.
    •Make sure the sound field function is on (press
    SOUND FIELD +/–).
    •Select a sound field containing the word
    “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 19–20).
    •Adjust the speaker level (see page 17).
    •Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is
    set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (see page
    16).
    There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
    •When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub
    woofer is set to “S.W. YES” (see page 17).
    •Check that “2CH ST.” is not selected (see page
    20).
    Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
    •Check that the antennas are connected securely.
    Adjust the antennas and connect an external
    antenna if necessary.
    •The signal strength of the stations is too weak
    (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
    Manual tuning.
    •No stations have been preset or the preset
    stations have been cleared (when tuning by
    scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see
    page 24).
    “PCM--kHz” appears on the display.
    •The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz.
    Change the input player setting to 48 kHz.
    The surround effect cannot be obtained.
    •Make sure the sound field function is on (press
    SOUND FIELD +/–).
    There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
    on the TV screen or monitor.
    •Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
    •Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
     
    						
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    Additional Information
    The remote does not function.
    • Point the remote at the remote sensor  on the
    receiver.
    • Remove any obstacles in the path between the
    remote and the receiver.
    • Replace both batteries in the remote with new
    ones, if they are weak.
    • Make sure you select the correct function on the
    remote.
    • If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
    the remote to select a source or component other
    than TV before operating the receiver or other
    component.
    Reference sections for clearing the
    receiver’s memory
    To clear See
    All memorized settings page  13
    Customized sound fields page  23
    Specifications
    Amplifier section
    POWER OUTPUT
    Rated Power Output at Stereo mode
    (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.3 %)
    80 W + 80 W
    Reference Power Output
    (THD 0.3 %) Front
    1): 80 W/ch
    Center1): 80 W
    Surround1): 80 W/ch
    1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
    source, there may be no sound output.
    Frequency response
    MICRO SP.: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
    0/–3 dB
    150 Hz (6 dB/oct)
    Low cut Filter ON
    NORMAL SP.: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
    +/–0.5 dB
    Inputs (Analog)Sensitivity: 250 mV
    Impedance: 50 kilohms
    S/N
    2): 80 dB
    (A, 20 kHz LPF,
    250 mV
    3))
    2) INPUT SHORT.
    3) Weighted network, input level.Inputs (Digital)
    DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: –
    Impedance: 75 ohms
    S/N: 96 dB
    (A, 20 kHz LPF)
    TV, AUX (Optical) Sensitivity: –
    Impedance: –
    S/N: 96 dB
    (A, 20 kHz LPF)
    Outputs
    FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,
    SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
    Impedance: 1 kilohms
    Video section
    Inputs
    S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
    C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
    Outputs
    S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
    C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
    FM tuner section
    Tuning range87.5 – 108.0 MHz
    Antenna terminals75 ohms, unbalanced
    Intermediate frequency
    10.7 MHz
    SensitivityMono:  18.3 dBf,
    2.2 µV/75 ohms
    Stereo:  38.3 dBf,
    22.5 µV/75 ohms
    Usable sensitivity11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
    S/NMono:  76 dB
    Stereo:  70 dB
    Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
    Mono:  0.3%
    Stereo: 0.5%
    Separation45 dB at 1 kHz
    Frequency response30 Hz – 15 kHz
    +0.5/–2 dB
    Selectivity60 dB at 400 kHz
    continued
     
    						
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    AM tuner section
    Tuning range
    Models of area code CA4): With 10-kHz tuning scale:
    530 – 1710 kHz
    With 9-kHz tuning scale:
    531 – 1710 kHz
    Models of area code E
    4): With 10-kHz tuning scale:
    530 – 1610 kHz
    With 9-kHz tuning scale:
    531 – 1602 kHz
    Models of area code MX: 530 – 1610 kHz
    Models of area code SP: 531 – 1602 kHz
    AntennaLoop antenna
    Intermediate frequency
    450 kHz
    Usable sensitivity50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
    999 kHz)
    S/N54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
    Harmonic distortion0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
    SelectivityAt 9 kHz: 35 dB
    At 10 kHz: 40 dB
    4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz y
    10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
    the receiver. Hold down the + button and press the
    ?/1 button. All preset stations will be erased when
    you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
    10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
    General
    Power requirements
    Models of area code CA, MX:
    120 V AC, 60 Hz
    Models of area code E: 110 – 120 V AC,
    50/60 Hz
    Models of area code SP: 220 – 230 V AC,
    50/60 Hz
    Power consumption98 W
    Power consumption (during standby mode)
    Models of area code CA, MX:
    1.7 W
    Models of area code SP: 1.9 W
    Dimensions (w/h/d)430 × 83 × 289 mm
    including projecting parts
    and controls
    Mass (Approx.)3.1 kg
    The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown
    on the lower portion of the rear panel.
    4-XXX-XXX-XX AA (Area code)
    Speaker Section
    SS-MSP1 Front, center and surround speakers
    Speaker systemFull range, magnetically
    shielded
    Speaker units8 cm cone type
    Enclosure typeBass reflex
    Rated impedance8 ohms
    Power handling capacity
    (Maximum input power)100 watts
    Sensitivity level85 dB (1 W, 1m)
    Frequency range160 Hz – 20, 000 Hz
    Dimensions (w/h/d)
    Approx. 92 × 133 × 115 mmincluding front grille
    MassApprox. 1 kg
    SA-WMSP1 subwoofer
    System Speaker systemActive subwoofer,
    magnetically shielded
    Speaker unitWoofer: 20 cm cone type
    Enclosure typeAcoustically Loaded Bass
    Reflex
    Continuous RMS power output
    (8 ohms, 20 – 250 Hz)50 W
    Reproduction frequency range
    28 Hz – 200 Hz
    High frequency cut-off frequency
    150 Hz
    InputLINE IN (input pin jack)
    Power requirements
    Models of area code CA, MX:
    120 V AC, 60 Hz
    Models of area code SP: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
    Power consumption50 W
    Dimensions (w/h/d)270 × 325 × 385 mm
    including front panel
    Mass (Approx.)10 kg
    Supplied accessories
    FM wire antenna (1)
    AM loop antenna (1)
    Remote commander RM-U305S (1)
    R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
    Speakers
    • Front speakers (2)
    • Center speaker (1)
    • Surround speakers (2)
    • Sub woofer (1)
    Speaker cords (5)
    Speaker foot pads (24)
    Coaxial digital cord (1)
    Monaural audio cord (1)
    Design and specifications are subject to change
    without notice.
    Specifications (continued)
     
    						
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