Safety Warnings This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which CAUTION can cause electric shock is present inside this unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.
Features Digital AV Receiver This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs digital signal processing to minimize signal distortion and loss. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS play backs 5.1 channel sound with less compression than Dolby Digital for richer sound.
Description [ Front Panel ] INPUT MODE button POWER STANDBY Indicator POWER button HEADPHONE Jack [ Display ] LIVE SURROUND INDICATOR INDICATOR DOLBY SPEAKER INDICATOR L.PCM INDICATOR INDICATOR DOLBY DIGITAL INDICATOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC II RADIO STEREO INDICATOR INDICATOR RADIO BROADCASTING RECEIVING INDICATOR FRONT DISPLAY [ Rear Panel ]...
Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Position of AV Receiver Surround Speakers • Place AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack. • Place these speakers behind your listening position. •...
Connecting External Components Connecting Video Component Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. DVD Player Video Projector • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use this unit for a long period of time. •...
Connecting External Components Connecting Audio Component Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CD Player Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). FM Antenna (supplied) FM antenna connection AM antenna connection...
Before Using the AV Receiver Turning On/Off REMOTE CONTROL Press the POWER button of the remote control. • This unit will be turned on or set to Standby mode. MAIN UNIT Connect the power plug to the outlet. Press the POWER button of the main unit. This unit will be turned on or set to Standby mode.
Selecting Digital/Analog Input You can listen to sound in 2 Channel analog or Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel using this unit. REMOTE CONTROL For DVD Function Follow steps 1-4 in DVD setup on page 26 before selecting the DVD Input Mode. Press the INPUT MODE DIGITAL button.
Setting the Speaker Mode Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Frequency response from the speaker will be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. REMOTE CONTROL Press SPK SELECT button to select the speaker you want.
Setting the Speaker Listening Distance REMOTE CONTROL Press the SPK DISTANCE button to select the speaker you want. Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W • ➝ DIST OFF will be selected in turn. Press …†...
Digital Input Setup You must set the digital input for a DVD or CD player to either Optical or Coaxial depending on which Digital input you have your player connected to. MAIN UNIT DVD SETUP Press SETUP button. “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. •...
Test Tone Use test tone to check the speaker connection status or level. To Automatically Output Test Tone REMOTE CONTROL Press TEST TONE button. Test signal will be automatically output as follows; F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R • ➝...
Setting Speaker Level You can set the balance and level of speakers Remote Control Press SPK LEVEL button to select the speaker you want. Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W ➝ •...
Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode This mode provides 5.1 channel sound from 2 channel sources REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button. Each time you press this button, CINEMA ➝ MATRIX ➝ GAME • ➝ PROLOGIC ➝ MUSIC will be selected in turn. To Exit Setup Mode Wait for about 5 seconds.
Dolby Pro Logic ll Effect This function works only in Dolby PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Mode. REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ Mode. Press EFFECT button. Each time you press this button, C-WIDTH ➝ DIMENSION ➝ PANORAMA • will be selected in turn.
SFE Mode The SFE (Sound Field Effect) function uses 7 different DSP sound field effects to digitally simulate actual music environments such as concert halls or movie theaters. REMOTE CONTROL Press SFE MODE button. Each time you press this button, HALL ➝ THEATER ➝ ARENA ➝ CLUB ➝ •...
Stereo Mode You can select this mode when listening to sound through the Front Left and Right speakers and subwoofer. REMOTE CONTROL MAIN UNIT Press STEREO button. Press SURROUND button to select ‘STEREO’. Each time you press this button, DPL ll ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO •...
Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM) by using either automatic or manual tuning. REMOTE CONTROL MAIN UNIT Press FUNCTION button to select Press TUNER button. FM or AM. Each time you press this button, FM ➝ AM will be repetitively •...
About RDS broadcasting Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example,the stations send their station names,as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music,etc.
Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that this unit will shut itself off. REMOTE CONTROL Press the SLEEP button. SLEEP : OFF ➝ 15 ➝ 30 ➝ 45 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120MIN will be selected in turn. •...
The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operations • may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. • TV Brand Code List...
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The remote control may not work on some brands of DVD (VCR). • Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of DVD (VCR). The remote control will work with Samsung DVDs (VCRs) by default. • VCR Brand Code List Brand...
Before Calling for Service Check Symptom Can't turn it on. Is the power code plugged into the outlet? • It does not work when the Is there static electricity in the air? • button is pressed. Are the speakers and external •...
Specifications Power Supply Standby Power Consumption Power Consumption GENERAL Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Frequency Response Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio FM TUNER Distortion Stereo Separation Tuner Output Level Frequency Response S/N Ratio AM TUNER Usable Sensitivity Distortion...
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