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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to
apply power to the AVR. When the switch is
pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the orange LED 3. This
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
apply power to the AVR. When the switch is
pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the orange LED 3. This
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”
position.
position.
2 System Power Control: When the Main
Power Switch 1 is “ON,” press this button to
turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit
off (to Standby). Note that the Power
Indicator 3 will turn blue when the unit is on.
Power Switch 1 is “ON,” press this button to
turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit
off (to Standby). Note that the Power
Indicator 3 will turn blue when the unit is on.
3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-
nated in orange when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn blue.
nated in orange when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn blue.
4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of
headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the speakers will automatically be
turned off when the headphones are connected.
listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of
headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the speakers will automatically be
turned off when the headphones are connected.
5 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press
this button to select the top-level group of sur-
round modes. Each press of the button will
select a major mode grouping in the following
order:
Dolby Modes
this button to select the top-level group of sur-
round modes. Each press of the button will
select a major mode grouping in the following
order:
Dolby Modes
➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP
Modes
➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes
Once the button is pressed so that the name of
the desired surround mode group appears in the
Lower Display Line ˜, press the Surround
Mode Selector 9 to cycle through the indi-
vidual modes available. For example, press this
button to select Dolby modes, and then press
the Surround Mode Selector 9 to choose
from the various mode options.
the desired surround mode group appears in the
Lower Display Line ˜, press the Surround
Mode Selector 9 to cycle through the indi-
vidual modes available. For example, press this
button to select Dolby modes, and then press
the Surround Mode Selector 9 to choose
from the various mode options.
6 Speaker Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 15 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 15 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
Front Panel Controls
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Main Power Switch
System Power Control
Power Indicator
Headphone Jack
Surround Mode Group Selector
Speaker Select Button
Selector Buttons
Tone Mode
Surround Mode Selector
Tuning
System Power Control
Power Indicator
Headphone Jack
Surround Mode Group Selector
Speaker Select Button
Selector Buttons
Tone Mode
Surround Mode Selector
Tuning
Tuner Band Selector
Set Button
Preset Stations Selector
Speaker/Channel Input Indicator
Input Source Selector
RDS Select Button
Delay
Digital Optical 3 Input
Surround Mode Indicators
Digital Coax 3 Input
Set Button
Preset Stations Selector
Speaker/Channel Input Indicator
Input Source Selector
RDS Select Button
Delay
Digital Optical 3 Input
Surround Mode Indicators
Digital Coax 3 Input
Video 3 input jacks
Bass Control
Balance Control
Treble Control
Digital Input Selector
Channel Select Button
Volume Control
Input Indicators
Main Information Display
Remote Sensor Window
Bass Control
Balance Control
Treble Control
Digital Input Selector
Channel Select Button
Volume Control
Input Indicators
Main Information Display
Remote Sensor Window
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Controls
7 Selector Buttons: When you are establish-
ing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these
buttons to select from the choices available, as
shown in the Main Information Display ˜.
ing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these
buttons to select from the choices available, as
shown in the Main Information Display ˜.
8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone con-
trols. When the button is pressed so that the
words
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone con-
trols. When the button is pressed so that the
words
TONE I N
appear in the Main
Information Display ˜, the settings of the
Bass and Treble Ú controls and of the
Balance control Ò will affect the output sig-
nals. When the button is pressed so that the
words
Bass and Treble Ú controls and of the
Balance control Ò will affect the output sig-
nals. When the button is pressed so that the
words
TONE OUT
appear in the Main
Information Display ˜, the output signal
will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble
alteration.
will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble
alteration.
9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
ton to select from among the available surround
mode options for the mode group selected. The
specific modes will vary based on the number of
speakers available, the mode group and if the
input source is digital or analog. For example,
press the Surround Mode Group Selector
5 to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or
Logic 7, and then press this button to see the
mode choices available. For more information on
mode selection, see page 19.
ton to select from among the available surround
mode options for the mode group selected. The
specific modes will vary based on the number of
speakers available, the mode group and if the
input source is digital or analog. For example,
press the Surround Mode Group Selector
5 to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or
Logic 7, and then press this button to see the
mode choices available. For more information on
mode selection, see page 19.
) Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached,
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached,
MANUAL TUNED
or
AUTO
TUNED
will appear in the Main Information
Display ˜ (see page 33 for more information
on tuning stations).
on tuning stations).
! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo
and mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 33 for more
information on the tuner).
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo
and mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 33 for more
information on the tuner).
@ Set Button: When making choices during
the setup and configuration process, press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown in
the Main Information Display ˜ into the
AVR’s memory. The set button may also be used
to change the display brightness. (See page 31.)
the setup and configuration process, press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown in
the Main Information Display ˜ into the
AVR’s memory. The set button may also be used
to change the display brightness. (See page 31.)
# Preset Stations Selector: Press this
button to scroll up or down through the list of
stations that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 33 for more information on
tuner programming.)
button to scroll up or down through the list of
stations that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 33 for more information on
tuner programming.)
$ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These
indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the
speaker type selected for each channel or the
incoming data-signal configuration. The left, cen-
indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the
speaker type selected for each channel or the
incoming data-signal configuration. The left, cen-
ter, right, right surround and left surround speaker
indicators are composed of three boxes, while the
subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights
when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two
outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are
selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the
center, surround or subwoofer channels, no
speaker has been selected for that position. (See
page 16 for more information on configuring
speakers.) The letters inside each of the center
boxes display active input channels. For standard
analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicat-
ing a stereo input. When a digital source is play-
ing, the indicators will light to display the chan-
nels begin received at the digital input. When the
letters flash, the digital input has been interrupt-
ed. (See page 28 for more information on the
Channel Indicators).
indicators are composed of three boxes, while the
subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights
when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two
outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are
selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the
center, surround or subwoofer channels, no
speaker has been selected for that position. (See
page 16 for more information on configuring
speakers.) The letters inside each of the center
boxes display active input channels. For standard
analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicat-
ing a stereo input. When a digital source is play-
ing, the indicators will light to display the chan-
nels begin received at the digital input. When the
letters flash, the digital input has been interrupt-
ed. (See page 28 for more information on the
Channel Indicators).
% Input Source Selector: Press this button
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
^ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-
play the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 33
for more information on RDS).
play the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 33
for more information on RDS).
& Delay: Press this button to begin the
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See page 20 for more information on
delay times.)
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See page 20 for more information on
delay times.)
* Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-
cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod-
uct to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod-
uct to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
( Surround Mode Indicators: A blue LED
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
Ó Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally
used for connection to the output of portable
digital audio devices, video game consoles or
other products that have a coax digital jack.
used for connection to the output of portable
digital audio devices, video game consoles or
other products that have a coax digital jack.
Ô Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
Ò Balance Control: Turn this control to
change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.
change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.
NOTE: For proper operation of the surround
modes this control should be at the midpoint or
“12 o’clock” position.
modes this control should be at the midpoint or
“12 o’clock” position.
Ú Treble Control: Turn this control to modify
the high frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.
the high frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.
Û Digital Input Selector: When playing a
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical
and
Coaxial
Digital inputs. (See pages
27-29 for more information on digital audio.)
Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 21.)
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 21.)
ı Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
ˆ Input indicators: A blue LED will light in
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR.
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR.
˜ Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver.
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver.
¯ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
Rear Panel Connections
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Tape Inputs
Tape Outputs
Video 1 Audio Inputs
AM Antenna
Video 1 Audio Outputs
DVD Audio Inputs
FM Antenna
CD Inputs
Digital Audio Outputs
Coaxial Digital Inputs
Subwoofer Output
Tape Outputs
Video 1 Audio Inputs
AM Antenna
Video 1 Audio Outputs
DVD Audio Inputs
FM Antenna
CD Inputs
Digital Audio Outputs
Coaxial Digital Inputs
Subwoofer Output
Video Monitor Outputs
Front/Center Speaker Outputs
Surround Speaker Outputs
Switched AC Accessory Outlet
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
AC Power Cord
DVD Video Inputs
Video 1 Video Outputs
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video 2 Video Inputs
Optical Digital Inputs
Front/Center Speaker Outputs
Surround Speaker Outputs
Switched AC Accessory Outlet
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
AC Power Cord
DVD Video Inputs
Video 1 Video Outputs
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video 2 Video Inputs
Optical Digital Inputs
Video 1 Video Inputs
6/8-Channel Direct Inputs
Surround Back Speaker Outputs
Component Video Outputs
Video 2 Component Video Inputs
DVD Component Video Inputs
6/8-Channel Direct Inputs
Surround Back Speaker Outputs
Component Video Outputs
Video 2 Component Video Inputs
DVD Component Video Inputs
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna
supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make connections to
the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the antenna.
supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make connections to
the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the antenna.
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on
a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on
a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video
source.
the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video
source.
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the ana-
log output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
log output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the matching digital input connector on
a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
jacks to the matching digital input connector on
a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do
not connect the RF digital output of an LD play-
er to these jacks.
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do
not connect the RF digital output of an LD play-
er to these jacks.
Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.
8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a
TV monitor or video projector to view the output
of any video source selected by the receiver’s
video switcher.
jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a
TV monitor or video projector to view the output
of any video source selected by the receiver’s
video switcher.
Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your front/center speakers. When making
speaker connections, always make certain to
maintain correct polarity by connecting the red
(+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals
on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on
the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speak-
ers. (See page 14 for more information on
speaker polarity.)
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your front/center speakers. When making
speaker connections, always make certain to
maintain correct polarity by connecting the red
(+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals
on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on
the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speak-
ers. (See page 14 for more information on
speaker polarity.)
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your left and right surround speakers. When
making speaker connections always make cer-
tain to maintain correct polarity by connecting
the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+)
terminals on the speakers and the black (–) ter-
minals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on
the speakers. See page 14 for more information
on speaker polarity.
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your left and right surround speakers. When
making speaker connections always make cer-
tain to maintain correct polarity by connecting
the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+)
terminals on the speakers and the black (–) ter-
minals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on
the speakers. See page 14 for more information
on speaker polarity.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out-
let may be used to power any device that you
wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on
with the System Power Control switch 2.
let may be used to power any device that you
wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on
with the System Power Control switch 2.
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC device. The
power will remain on at this outlet regardless of
whether the AVR is on or off (in Standby), pro-
vided that the Main Power switch 1 is on.
outlet may be used to power any AC device. The
power will remain on at this outlet regardless of
whether the AVR is on or off (in Standby), pro-
vided that the Main Power switch 1 is on.
Note: The total power consumption of all
devices connected to the accessory outlets
should not exceed 100 watts from the
Unswitched Outlet
devices connected to the accessory outlets
should not exceed 100 watts from the
Unswitched Outlet
and 50 W from the
Switched Outlet
.
AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an
unswitched AC wall output.
unswitched AC wall output.
DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD
player or other video source.
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD
player or other video source.
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a second VCR or other video source.
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a second VCR or other video source.
Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a VCR or other video source.
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a VCR or other video source.
Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any
S-Video source must be connected to the
AVR, not both in parallel, otherwise the video
may be disturbed or its performance be
adversely effected.
S-Video source must be connected to the
AVR, not both in parallel, otherwise the video
may be disturbed or its performance be
adversely effected.
6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks
are used for connection to source devices such
as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete
analog outputs.
are used for connection to source devices such
as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete
analog outputs.
Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These
speaker terminals are used to power the
surround back left/surround back right speakers
in a 6.1 channel system.
speaker terminals are used to power the
surround back left/surround back right speakers
in a 6.1 channel system.
Monitor Component Video Outputs:
Connect these outputs to the component video
inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a
source connected to one of the two
Component Video Inputs
Connect these outputs to the component video
inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a
source connected to one of the two
Component Video Inputs
is selected
the signal will be sent to these jacks.
Video 2 Component Video Inputs:
Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of
an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or
other video source device with component video
outputs to these jacks.
Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of
an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or
other video source device with component video
outputs to these jacks.
DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect
the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD
player to these jacks.
the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD
player to these jacks.
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