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Introductory Information
Supplied Accessories ............................. 7
Placing the Receiver .............................. 7
Avoiding Magnetic Interference ............. 7
Installing the Batteries ........................... 7
Operating the Remote Control .............. 8
5 Minute Guide
Introduction to Home Theater............... 9
Listening to Surround Sound .............. 10
Using the Quick Setup ........................ 13
Connecting Your Equipment
Audio/Video Cables ............................. 14
Digital Audio Cables/Optical Cables .... 14
Connecting Digital Components ......... 15
Connecting Audio Components .......... 15
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel
Components ........................................ 16
Connecting Video Components ........... 16
Connecting Antennas .......................... 17
FM Wire Antenna ........................... 17
AM Loop Antenna ........................... 18
Antenna Snap Connectors ............... 18
Using External Antennas ..................... 18
To Improve FM Reception ............... 18
To Improve AM Reception .............. 18
Connecting the Speakers ..................... 19
Speaker Terminals ............................... 19
Hints on Speaker Placement ................ 20
AC Outlet ............................................ 21
Power Cord Caution ....................... 21
Controls and Displays
Front Panel.......................................... 22
Display ................................................ 24
Remote Control ................................... 26
Playing Sources
Introduction to Sound Modes.............. 28
Stereo Direct ................................... 28
Standard Modes .............................. 28
Advanced Surround Modes ............. 28
Choosing the Input Signal ................... 29
Using Stereo Direct.............................. 29
Listening to Multi-Channel Playback ... 30
Using Advanced Surround .................. 30
Using Loudness and Midnight
Listening ............................................. 31
Using the Tone Controls ...................... 31
Playing Other Sources ......................... 32
Selecting the Multi-Channel Analog
Inputs ................................................. 32
Setting Up the Receiver
Choosing Your Receiver Setup ............. 33
Speaker Setting ............................... 34
Subwoofer Setting ........................... 34
Crossover Frequency Setting ........... 34
LFE Attenuator Setting .................... 35
Front Speaker Distance Setting........ 35
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