AVR 110 Audio/Video Receiver Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Speaker Configuration Output Level Adjustment Delay Settings Operation Basic Operation...
DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 110 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 110 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt- age other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position. 2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 110; press it again to turn ı Û Ú...
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Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 110 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
Theater mode has been selected. N Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 110 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. O Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These...
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AVR 110’s operation. X Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to remind you that the AVR 110’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button . Press the Mute button again to return to the pre- viously selected output level.
Rear Panel Connections ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ • Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digital Surround", are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems,Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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(+) terminals on the AVR 110 to the red (+) terminals on the speak- ers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 110 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.
Volume Up/Down TV/Video Selector Mute NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 110. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 31–32 for a list of these functions.
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Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 110 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 110.
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(See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.) x Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 110, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change the disc currently being played in the changer.
CD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output. 4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Outputs ª on the rear panel of the AVR 110 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
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VIDEO CONNECTION NOTE: Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats. S-Video inputs may only be viewed when the AVR 110 is connected to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. System and Power Connections...
Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 110’s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels, and set the delay times used...
Display W. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 110, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass...
For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 110 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel, or by...
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System Configuration To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR 110 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote, until PRO LOGIC...
Turning the AVR 110 On or Off • When using the AVR 110 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 .
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
(HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 110 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...
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“Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 110. It is also possible for the type of sig- nal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback.
MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 110 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices. In addition, some new CD players are...
Operation Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 110’s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote. To enter a station into the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above.
Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 110’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate...
Selectors ef will blink and then turn off. Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 110, TV and a Cable Box, follow these steps: • Press the Macro 1 v and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them.
TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR 110’s volume activated, although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 110 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote’s devices. To program the...
Programming the Remote 2. Press the Play button w. The Program Indicator c will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Press and release the Input Selector button e for the device that will be used to change the channels. The Program Indicator c will blink green three times and then go out to con- firm the data entry.
Function List No. Button Name AVR Function Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Power On Mute Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3...
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Function List (continued) No. Button Name AVR Function 45 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 46 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 47 D. Skip Disc Skip 48 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 49 M1 Open/Close 50 M2 Subtitle On/Off Repeat...
If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 110’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, SOLUTION • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet •...
Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels:...