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12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
Connecting video components... 15 Connecting other components ... 16 Connecting audio components... 18 Connecting a Yamaha iPod™ universal dock or Bluetooth™ adapter ... 19 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel ... 19 Connecting the power cable... 20 Turning on and off the power ...
“iPod” is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Features DOCK terminal ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). USB features ◆...
■ Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. ❏ Remote control ❏ Batteries (2) (AAA, R03, UM-4) ❏ Optimizer microphone Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Take off the battery compartment cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.
Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left speaker Center speaker DVD player Surround left speaker Step 1: Set up your speakers Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components Step 3: Press SCENE 1 button...
Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI DIGITAL INPUT DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/CBL MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR DTV/CBL CENTER WOOFER WOOFER CENTER CENTER FRONT A...
• Connecting a CD player, a CD recorder /MD recorder, and a tuner • Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder • Connecting a Yamaha iPod/Bluetooth dock • Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel • Using the USB jack on the front panel...
SCENE button. The SCENE templates are built combinations of input sources and sound field programs. If you connect a Yamaha product that has capability of the SCENE control signals, this unit can automatically activate the component and start playback. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player for further information.
Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press A STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode. This unit is set to the standby mode. In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control.
Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR DTV/CBL FRONT (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL TUNER AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT Name HDMI jacks DIGITAL INPUT jacks COMPONENT VIDEO jacks DOCK terminal Speaker terminals VIDEO jacks AUDIO jacks MULTI CH INPUT jacks SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack...
Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for high fidelity sound reproduction of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources.
Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet. •...
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Connections ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker.
Information on jacks and cable plugs Connect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Audio jacks and cable plugs AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL (White) (Red) (Orange) Left and right Coaxial analog audio digital audio...
Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit Audio signal Audio signal types formats 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-ch Linear 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS This unit’s HDMI interface is based on the following standards: •...
Connecting video components Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.
Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. ■ Connecting a DVD player (PLAY) Notes • Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 15). •...
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■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR DTV/CBL HDMI VIDEO VIDEO DTV/CBL (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL AUDIO AUDIO ■ Connecting a set-top box Satellite receiver, cable TV receiver or HDTV decoder HDMI out COAXIAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI HDMI MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
Connections Connecting audio components Connect the audio components as follows. ■ Connecting a CD player, a CD recorder/ MD recorder, and a tuner Notes • When you connect your CD player via analog and digital connection, priority is given to the signal input at the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
AC wall outlets. This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Connect a...
Connections Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. Power cable Turning on and off the power ■ Turning on this unit Press A STANDBY/ON (or G POWER) to turn on this unit.
HDMI IN jacks (see page 14). 2 DOCK indicator • Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 19) and V-AUX is selected as the input source.
Connections A CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 38). VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 38). SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 38).
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Make sure that “SETUP” is set to “AUTO” and the pointer is pointing at “START”. You can also select the following setup methods. In this case, press 7 to select “SETUP”, press 7 l / h to select the one of the following choices and then select “START”.
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The display changes as follows. AUTO SETUP SETUP;;;;;;;AUTO . START Automatic Processing of all item [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Start AUTO SETUP INITIALIZING . WIRING/LEVEL DISTANCE SIZE WAITING;;; ;;;;;;;;;; [ ]:Exit AUTO SETUP RESULT 3/2/0.1 DIST: 3.2/3.5m LVL : -2/+2dB > CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter...
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Press 7 n and then press 7 l / h to select “SET” or “CANCEL”. Choices: SET, CANCEL • Select “SET” to confirm the “AUTO SETUP” results. • Select “CANCEL” to cancel the “AUTO SETUP” results.
Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 16 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: SCENE 1: DVD Movie Viewing SCENE 2: Music Disc Listening SCENE 3: TV Viewing SCENE 4: Radio Listening...
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Video games Note * When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock or a Bluetooth component is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, this unit plays back the audio sources input at the DOCK terminal. You can create your original SCENE templates by editing the preset SCENE templates. See page 30 for details.
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Select this SCENE template when you enjoy radio programs. 5ch Enhancer MUSIC ENHANCER Select this SCENE template when you play back music on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock or 5ch Enhancer Bluetooth component that is connected to the Bluetooth adapter.
Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE templates You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 16 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates. ■ Customizing the preset SCENE templates Use this feature to customize the preset SCENE templates.
Using remote control on the SCENE feature ■ Controlling the input source components in the SCENE mode You can operate both this unit and the input source component by using the remote control. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 62).
PLAYBACK Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS.
Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input jacks when more than one input jack is assigned to as the same input source. •...
Playback Displaying the current status of this unit on a video monitor You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Press M DISPLAY. The current status screen appears in the OSD. STATUS VOL:-40dB DVD Movie Viewing...
Playing video sources in the background of an audio source You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while viewing beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor. Press the input selector buttons ( 3 ) to select a video source and then an audio source.
Playback Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. Press 4 AMP and then press R SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press R SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.
This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. Press G PROGRAM l / h (or press 4 AMP and then press A PROG l / h repeatedly). The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display.
Sound field programs ■ Enjoying 2-channel sources using the standard decoders Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Press 4 AMP and then press OSUR. DECODE repeatedly to select a decoder. You can select from the following decoders depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference.
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■ Editing sound fields parameters You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory default parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. While listening to a source, press 4 AMP and then press QPARAMETER.
USING AUDIO FEATURES Enjoying high quality sound Use the DIRECT mode to enjoy the high quality sounds of the selected source. When the DIRECT mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. Press IDIRECT (or press 4 AMP and then C DIRECT) to select “...
Selecting the night listening mode The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Press 4 AMP and then P NIGHT repeatedly to select “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC”. Choices: NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC, OFF • Select “NIGHT:CINEMA” when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.
USING A USB MEMORY DEVICE OR A USB PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER Using a USB memory device or a USB portable audio player Use this feature to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA files saved on your USB memory device or USB portable audio player connected to the USB port on the front panel of this unit.
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Press 7 k / n / l / h on the remote control to select the desired file. • Press 7 k / n to select the desired file/folder. • Press 7 ENTER or 7 h to enter the selected folder.
USING IPOD™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 19), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. You can also use the Compressed Music Enhancer mode of this unit to improve the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 19).
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Notes • Operations cannot be done with the controls on your iPod. • The Yamaha logo appears in the display window of your iPod. • There are some characters that cannot be displayed in the front panel display or in the OSD of this unit. Those characters are replaced with underscores “_”.
Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component.
Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. •...
SET MENU You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. D)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. Pair the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with a E)BLUETOOTH SET Bluetooth component (see page 46).
SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1 SOUND MENU . A)SPEAKER SET .
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Surround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET SUR. L/R SP NONE >SML When the surround speakers are large Select “LRG” (large). When the surround speakers are small Select “SML” (small). When you do not use the surround speakers Select “NONE”...
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SET MENU ■ Speaker level B)SP LEVEL Use this feature to manually adjust the output level of each speaker. Control range: –10 to +10 dB Control step: 1 dB Initial setting: 0 dB 1 SOUND MENU 1 SOUND MENU B)SP LEVEL - __________ + .
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■ Center speaker equalizer Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-frequency band (100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of the center speaker matches that of the front speakers. You can make adjustments while listening to the currently selected source component or a test tone.
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Use this feature to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals. 1 SOUND MENU H)HDMI SET SUPPORT AUDIO: DSP-AX463 [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Return Support audio SUPPORT AUDIO Use this feature to select whether to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit.
2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the decoder mode or rename the input source. ;MANUAL SETUP 2 INPUT MENU . A)INPUT ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT RENAME C)VOLUME TRIM D)DECODER MODE E)MULTI CH SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■...
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C)VOLUME TRIM ;;;;;0.0dB [ ]/[ ]:Adjust [RETURN]:Exit Note You can only adjust the value for DOCK when your iPod is stationed in the Yamaha Universal Dock connected to this unit. ■ Decoder mode D)DECODER MODE 2 INPUT MENU D)DECODER MODE >AUTO LAST ;;;;AUTO...
3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET E)BLUETOOTH SET . F)USB PLAY STYLE B)MEMORY GUARD C)AUDIO SELECT D)PARAM. INI [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter [ENTER]:Enter...
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• You cannot initialize any sound field program groups when “MEMORY GUARD” is set to “ON”. ■ Bluetooth setting Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with your Bluetooth component. For details about the pairing, refer to “Pairing the Bluetooth™...
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■ USB playback styles F)USB PLAY STYLE Use this feature to adjust the playback style according to your preference. You can shuffle files in a random order or repeat one specific file or a sequence of files. 3 OPTION MENU F)USB PLAY STYLE REPEAT...OFF .
Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 62).
■ Controlling other components Press one of the input selector buttons (3) or A to D buttons to control other components. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 62). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.
TUNER Yamaha Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a Yamaha remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another Yamaha remote control code. While pressing and holding one of the input...
This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
Press IMUTE or L VOLUME +/– to resume audio output and then adjust the volume. Play a source whose signals can be reproduced by this unit. Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP copy protection standards. Set “SUPPORT AUDIO” to “DSP-AX463” in “MANUAL SETUP”. Remedy page — —...
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Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned off this unit. The sound is muted. Sound is heard from Incorrect cable connections. the speaker on one side only.
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Troubleshooting Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator in Audio input jack select is set to the front panel “ANALOG”.
■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. During AUTO SETUP Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. E-2:NO SUR.SP A surround channel signal is not detected. E-4:NOISY Background noise is too loud.
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• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SETUP” again. • If a warning message “W-1”, “W-2”, or “W-3” appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If an error message “E-9” occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Cause Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or –).
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■ USB Problem The music files and The music files and directories are placed directories in the USB in locations other than the FAT area. device cannot be You are attempting to browse directory viewed. hierarchies of over 8 levels or a directory with more than 500 files.
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This unit cannot play back the songs currently stored on your iPod. Cause Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported.
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Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). No BT adapter The Bluetooth adapter is not connected to the DOCK terminal. Cause Connect the Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal. Troubleshooting Remedy page...
Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control code is not correctly set.
Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses Yamaha original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home.
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■ SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ... 105 W • Dynamic Power IHF, 6/4/2 Ω ... 100/110/125 W • Maximum Input Signal CD, etc. Effect On, 1 kHz, 0.5% THD ... 2.0 V or more •...
Connection, Power cable ...20 Connection, PVR ...17 Connection, set-top boxes ...17 Connection, VCR ...17 Connection, Video components ...15 Connection, Yamaha iPod universal dock ...19 Controlling a TV ...60 Controlling other components, Remote control ...61 Controlling this unit, Remote control ...60 Creating original SCENE templates ...30...
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(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
■ Front panel STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA SCENE PROGRAM TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT...
■ Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER TV CH DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV VOL TV INPUT TV MUTE SCENE BAND LEVEL VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY FREQ/TEXT MODE - PTY SEEK - START PROG h ENHANCER SUR.
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The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. ■ Front panel STANDBY SPEAKERS PHONES A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA SCENE PROGRAM TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT DSP-AX463...
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POWER POWER STANDBY MD/CD-R TUNER DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV INPUT TV MUTE SCENE BAND LEVEL TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY FREQ/TEXT MODE - PTY SEEK - START PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT DIRECT NIGHT PARAMETER MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL POWER MUTE TV CH...