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OWNER’S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE 3D AV RECEIVER SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL ARX9000 (ARX9000/ARX9000W, SR96TS-F/S/C/W) AR936TS-AH_DNGAFLX_ENG.indd 1 2013-09-09 11:20:02...
Safety Information Safety Information CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. CAUTION Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK instructions. DO NOT OPEN Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- product and to protect it from over heating.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] accumulator. in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When Safety way to remove the battery or the battery...
Contents Contents Installation Connecting the system cable Installing speakers Connecting speakers Connecting Safety Information video devices Using an HDMI cable Cautions and Warnings Using a composite video Copyrights cable Connecting audio devices Connecting other devices Connecting the antennas Preparation Connecting a portable device Introduction Connecting headphones About the “...
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Contents Operation Maintenance Turning On the unit Handling the Unit Selecting the input source Adjusting the speaker levels Enjoying various sound mode Troubleshooting Sound effect Bass Blast Troubleshooting Setting the USER EQ Listening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuning Appendix Manual tuning Presetting radio stations Trademarks and Licenses Tuning to preset stations...
Preparation Preparation Introduction Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. System cable (1) Speaker cables (7) Symbols Used in this Manual...
Preparation Required cables • Coaxial digital audio cable The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables. You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary. • USB cable • Analog audio cable White (L) Red (R) • HDMI cable • Composite video cable...
• • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. TV control buttons: Controls the TV. (LG TV only) - 1: Turns the TV on or off.
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Preparation • • • • • • • • • b • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • • • (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous SETUP: Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu.
Preparation Front panel AV RECEIVER SYSTEM SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER g h i j k a STANDBY/ON (1/!) Moves to the BASS mode if you press PLAY/PAUSE on the front panel while Switches the unit ON or OFF. the “USER EQ” is displayed in the display b INPUT SELECTION window.
Preparation Rear panel AV RECEIVER SYSTEM SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER c def g a Speakers connectors f OUTPUT (VIDEO OUT, L-AUDIO-R) Connects the speaker cables. Connects the components with analog audio/video input jacks. b COAXIAL IN 1/2 (DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1/2) g OPTICAL IN 1/2 (DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1/2) Connects other components with a coaxial digital audio output.
Installation Installation Connecting the Installing speakers system cable The unit allows you to use 7.2 channel system. The following illustration shows an example You can enjoy 7.2 channel surround sound by of positioning the system. Note that the using this unit. illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Installation Connecting speakers Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible. Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Center speaker Place the center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.
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Installation > Caution 1. Connect the wires to the unit. To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic • Be careful to make sure children not to put finger pad to open the connection terminal. their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.
Installation Connecting 1. Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Receiver System to your video device with video devices HDMI OUT jack using a HDMI cable. 2. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on AV Receiver System to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. 3.
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Installation Note Resolution Setting The unit provides several output resolutions for • HDMI is the abbreviated name for High HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an using [Setup] menu. interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
Installation Using a composite video cable 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on AV Receiver System to the VIDEO OUT jack on your To enjoy both sounds and images from your video device using a composite video device, you have to connect analog audio cable.
Installation Connecting audio 1. Connect AV IN 1, COAXIAL 1/2 or OPTICAL 1/2 jack on AV Receiver System to your devices audio device’s OUTPUT jack you want. 2. Set the input source to AV IN 1, COAXIAL 1/2 or OPTICAL 1/2 you connect.(Pages 25- 26).
Installation Connecting other 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel of AV Receiver System to the VIDEO devices OUT jack on your device using a video cable. 2. Connect the left and right AUDIO IN jacks on the front of AV Receiver System to the You can easily connect other devices audio left and right OUT jacks on your (camcorder, game console, etc) to the jacks on...
Installation Connecting the Connecting a portable antennas device Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 1. Connect the PORT. IN jack on AV Receiver FM wire antenna. System to the head phone or LINE OUT jack Before connecting the antenna, be sure to on your Portable device (MP3 player, etc.) disconnect the AC power cord.
Installation Connecting Settings headphones Adjusting the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit in the Connect a pair of stereo headphones ( [Setup] menu. 3.5 mm phone plug) to AV Receiver System’s PHONES jack for private listening. 1.
Installation [Language] Menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to “Resolution Setting” for details Menu Language about the resolution (page 16). Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), [Display] Menu automatically selects the resolution best...
Installation [Audio] Menu [Speaker] Select a speaker that you want to adjust. Note Speaker Setup Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Make the following settings for the built-in 7.2 Dolby Digital licensing agreement. channel surround speaker. 1. Select [Speaker Setup] on the [Audio] [Size] menu.
Installation [Others] Menu DRC (Dynamic Range Control) When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to DivX(R) VOD compress the dynamic range of the audio ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video output (the difference between the loudest format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of sounds and the quietest ones).
Operation Operation Turning On the unit To select the Display Component connected to AV 1 AV IN 1 jack Component connected to AV 2 Before connecting the power cord, connect all AV IN 2 jack your speakers and AV components. Portable device connected PORTABLE 1.
Operation Adjusting the speaker To select the required input source using the remote control, use the INPUT buttons. levels To select the Button Component connected to AV IN 1/2 jack You can adjust the level of each speaker. These Portable device connected PORTABLE settings are applied to all sound fields.
Operation Enjoying various BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the bass sound. sound mode LOUDNESS Improves the bass and treble sound. VIRTUAL You can enjoy more virtual You can enjoy various sound mode. For details, surround sound. refer to the Sound effect, Bass Blast and USER PL MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II enables EQ.
Operation Listening to FM/AM Bass Blast radio You can set the BASS BLAST sound mode directly. Press BASS BLAST repeatedly. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts Display Description through the built-in tuner. Before operation, BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces make sure you have connected the FM and AM the bass sound.
Operation Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can preset up to 50 FM or AM stations. Before tuning to preset stations, make sure you Then you can easily tune in the stations you preset radio stations. (Page29) often listen to. 1.
Operation Playing the USB To stop playback MUSIC MOVIE PHOTO device Press Z (STOP) during playback. To pause playback This unit can play movie, music and photo files MUSIC MOVIE contained in the USB device. Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback.
Operation Note To slow down the playing speed MOVIE • Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not While the playback is paused, press supported. repeatedly to play various speeds of slow • Do not extract the USB device while in motion.
Operation Note Listening to music • The file requirements are described on page You can play music files contained in a USB device. • You can use various playback functions. Refer 1. Select [Music] using A/D on the [USB] to pages 30-31. menu.
Operation Playing repeatedly or randomly Music file requirement During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly Music file compatibility with this unit is limited to select a desired mode. as follows : • Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz Display Description (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) • Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), REPEAT...
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Operation Hearing different audio a Title – current title number/total number 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) of titles to display the On-Screen display. b Time – elapsed playing time/total playback time 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. c Audio –...
Operation Viewing a photo Movie file requirement Movie file compatibility with this unit is limited You can view photo files contained in a USB as follows : device. • Available resolution: within 720 x 576 1. Select [Photo] using A/D on the [USB] (W x H) pixels.
Operation To stop a slide show Photo file requirement Press Z (STOP) during slide show. Photo file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : • Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel To pause a slide show • Maximum files : Under 999 Press M (PAUSE) during slide show.
Operation Using the Sleep Timer You can set the unit to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The indicator changes cyclically in the display window as follows. SLEEP 180 : 150 : 120 : 90 : 80 : 70 : 60 : 50 : 40 : 30 : 20 : 10 : Off (No display) To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.
Maintenance Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Cleaning the unit Please save the original shipping carton and To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it lightly moistened with a mild detergent was originally packed at the factory.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & SOLUTION No power. • The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. • The system cable is disconnected. Connect the system cable. No sound. • The speaker wires are disconnected. Check the speaker connections. • The MASTER VOLUME is adjusted too low.
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Troubleshooting Radio stations can’t • The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. Check the antenna be tuned in properly. connection and adjust its position. • The signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station manually. • No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset channels).
Appendix Appendix Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. Dolby Laboratories. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to the main label. Power consumption Refer to the main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 150 x 312 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 8.55 kg (AV Receiver : 4.52 kg, Subwoofer Amplifier 4.03 kg) Operating temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) Operating humidity...
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Appendix Front Speaker Type 2 way 3 speaker Impedance Rated 6 Ω Input Power 220 W Max. Input Power 440 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 255 x 1014 x 314 mm Net Weight 19.3 kg Rear Speaker Type 1 way 1 speaker Impedance Rated...