3
Select the play mode.
Example: Stereo
STEREO
(Main unit)
(Remote control unit)
4
Start playback on the selected component.
• For operating instructions, refer to the
component's manual.
5
Adjust the volume.
MASTER VOLUME
M.VOL. -80.0dB
The volume level is
(Main unit)
(Remote control unit)
displayed on the
master volume level
display.
Figures of 0.5 dB and
below are rounded
down.
The volume can be adjusted within the range of
–80 to 0 to 18 dB, in steps of 0.5 dB. However,
when the channel level is set as described on page
13 or page 25, if the volume for any channel is set
at +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted
up to 18 dB. (In this case the maximum volume
adjustment range is "18 dB — (Maximum value of
channel level)".)
Input mode when playing DTS sources
• Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs
are played in the "ANALOG" or "PCM" mode.
When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to
connect the source component to the digital input
jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to
"AUTO" or "DTS".
NOTE:
• The digital input indicator will light (green) when
playing CD-ROMs containing data other than
audio signals, but no sound will be heard.
Input mode display
One of these lights,
depending on the input
• In the AUTO mode
signal.
INPUT MODE
AUTO
PCM
DTS
RF
ANALOG
DIGITAL
• In the PCM mode
INPUT MODE
PCM
RF
AUTO
DTS
DIGITAL
• In the DTS mode
INPUT MODE
AUTO
PCM
DTS
RF
DIGITAL
• When switched to RF in the VDP RF or AUTO
mode
INPUT MODE
AUTO
PCM
DTS
RF
DIGITAL
• In the ANALOG mode
INPUT MODE
PCM
AUTO
DTS
RF
ANALOG
Input signal display
One of these lights,
depending on the input
• DOLBY DIGITAL
signal.
INPUTSIGNAL
PRO LOGIC
LOCK
DIGITAL
• DTS
INPUTSIGNAL
LOCK
DIGITAL
• PCM
INPUTSIGNAL
LOCK
DIGITAL
AL24
The AL24 indicator lights when the PURE DIRECT,
DIRECT or STEREO mode is selected in the digital
input mode.
The LOCK LED lights when digital signals are being
input properly. If the LED does not light, check
whether the digital input component setup (page
15) and connections are correct and whether the
component's power is turned on.
After starting playback
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2
3
[1] Adjusting the sound quality (tone)
The tone control function will not work in the
Direct or Home THX Cinema mode.
1
Press the MODE SELECT button
MODE
SELECT
and select TONE.
The mode switches as follows
each time the MODE SELECT
button is pressed:
(Main unit)
SURR.
TONE
CH. VOL.
PARAMETER
CONTROL
2
Select BASS/TREBLE with the
FUNCTION
FUNCTION knob.
(Main unit)
3
Adjust as desired with the
CONTROL knob.
CONTROL
• To increase the bass or treble:
Turn the control clockwise.
(The bass or treble sound can
(Main unit)
be increased to up to +12 dB
in steps of 2 dB.)
• To decrease the bass or treble:
Turn the control counter clockwise. (The bass
or treble sound can be decreased to up to –12
dB in steps of 2 dB.)
4
If you do not want the bass and
TONE
DEFEAT
treble to be adjusted, turn on the
tone defeat mode.
The signals do not pass
through the bass and treble
(Main unit)
adjustment circuits, providing
higher quality sound.
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[2] Listening over headphones
Plug the headphones' plug into the jack.
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
The pre-out output (including the speaker
output) is automatically turned off when
headphones are connected.
NOTE:
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume
level excessively when using headphones.
[3] Turning the sound
off temporarily
1
(muting)
1
Use this to turn off the audio
output temporarily.
Press the MUTE button.
Cancelling MUTING mode.
Press the MUTE button
(Remote
again.
control unit)
[4] Combining the
currently playing
sound with the
desired image
1
1
Simulcast playback
Use this switch to monitor a
video source other than the
audio source.
Press the remote control unit's
(Remote
VIDEO SELECT button until the
control unit)
desired image appears.
Cancelling simulcast playback.
• Select "SOURCE" using the video select
button.
• Switch the program source to the component
connected to the video input.
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