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Before you start
Checking what's in the box
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
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Setup microphone
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Remote control
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AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
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AM loop antenna
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FM wire antenna
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Warranty card
•
Quick start guide
•
Safety Brochure
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SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)
•
These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
•
When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and
stable surface.
Don't install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Flow of settings on the receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
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Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on
the sound.
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Determining the speakers' application
•
Connecting the speakers
(page
15)
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Switching the speaker terminal
(page
2
Connecting the components
For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
the receiver.
•
About video outputs connection
(page
•
Connecting a TV and playback components
•
Connecting antennas
(page
23)
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Plugging in the receiver
(page
25)
3
Power On
Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don't know how to do this.
8
4
The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only)
(Specify either using the surround back front height
Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.)
The Input Assign menu
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
HDMI Setup
(page
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function.)
5
Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system
•
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(page
14)
(page
26)
18)
6
Basic playback
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Selecting the audio input signal
•
Playing an iPod
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Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver
controls
(page
•
Choosing the listening mode
19)
(page
20)
7
Adjusting the sound as desired
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Using the Sound Retriever
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
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Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1024
only)
(page
38)
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Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only)
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Setting the Audio options
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Manual speaker setup
(page
57)
(page
55)
59)
(page
28)
(page
28)
(page
30)
31)
(page
37)
(page
38)
(page
38)
(page
39)
(page
39)
(page
53)
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Troubleshooting
