Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. [. . . ] Notes : · When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the test tone function does not work. · When EXTERNAL IN or USB is selected as an input source, the test tone function does not work. · Only when the Trinnov Position is set to "None", the test tone function will work. (For details, refer to "When selecting the Trinnov Position" on page 72. )
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· Depending on the signal format which is being input, either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected. · To cancel either the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode, select the surround mode with using the MULTI CONTROL knob on the front panel or the SURROUND MODE UP/DOWN (>/<) buttons on the remote control. · When the Trinnov Position is not set to "None", if the stereo mode or the 2CH downmix mode is selected, sound may be heard from speakers other than front speakers. (For details, refer to "When selecting the Trinnov Position" on page 72. ) 2CH downmix mode · This mode allows the multi-channel signals encoded in DTS or Dolby Digital format, etc. to be mixed down into 2 front channels and to be reproduced through only two front speakers or through headphones. · When the SPEAKER button is set to off to listen with headphones, if the STEREO button is pressed while playing the multi-channel digital signals from DTS or Dolby Digital sources, etc. , it will enter the 2CH downmix mode automatically. · To cancel the 2CH downmix mode, select the Dolby Headphone mode with using the MULTI CONTROL knob on the front panel or the SURROUND MODE UP/DOWN (>/<) buttons on the remote control.
1. Enter the test tone mode.
· The test tone will be heard from the speaker of each channel for 2 seconds as follows:
Front Left Front Right Surround Right
Subwoofer
Surround Left
Surround Back
Surr. Back Left
Surr. Back Right
· When the speaker setting is "No", the test tone of the corresponding channel is not available. · ( ) : Possible depending on whether the surround back channel is set to "2 ch" or "1 ch".
2. At each channel, adjust the level as desired until
the sound level of each speaker is heard to be equally loud.
Listening in Dolby Headphone mode
· The Dolby Headphone function simulates 5. 1 channel surround sound, which allows you to enjoy 5. 1 channel surround sound through 2 channel headphones, just like listening from 5. 1 channel speakers. Notes : · Only when the SPEAKER button is set to off, the Dolby Headphone mode can be selected. · When playing the digital signals from multi channel PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio sources, the 2 CH downmix mode only can be selected. · Switch the speakers off to listen with headphones.
· You can select the desired channel with pressing the CONTROL UP/DOWN (/) buttons or the CURSOR UP/DOWN (/) buttons.
3. Cancel the test tone function.
· Then " Headphone" (or " H ~ ") is displayed and the Dolby Headphone mode is selected. · To cancel the Dolby Headphone mode, press the SPEAKER button again.
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Adjusting the current channel level
· After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user's memory ("TRIM"), not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2"). Note : · Only when the Trinnov Position is set to "None", you can adjust the channel levels, memorize and recall them. (For details, refer to "When selecting the Trinnov Position" on page 72. )
1. Adjust the level of the selected channel as
desired.
· Then the memory mode ("TRIM" or "REF 1", etc) is displayed for several seconds. [. . . ] · In general, we recommend the bass and treble to be adjusted to 0 dB(flat level). · To complete tone adjustment, repeat the above steps and .
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Troubleshooting Guide
If a fault occurs, run through the table below before taking your receiver for repair. If the fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the receiver yourself. [. . . ]