Before Use Read this before operation • As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make sure there is at least 50 cm of space above and at least 10 cm of space on each side of the unit.
Connection (FM antenna) CAUTION: • Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections. • Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. • Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.
Connection (AM antenna) AM Indoor Loop Antenna The high-performance AM loop antenna provided with this unit is sufficient for good reception in most areas. To stand the loop antenna on a surface, fix the claw to the slot in the antenna base. Connect the loop antenna’s wires to the AM antenna terminals.
Connection 1 CD-R, MD, etc. CAUTION: • Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections. • Read the instructions of each component you intend to use DVD, CD, etc. with this unit. • Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.
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DVD, VCR, etc. TV (MONITOR) Connection 2 Connection to a TV and video components AC OUTLET (switched) Not available for AUSTRALIA, UK model. COMPONENT IN/OUT jacks This outlet is active only when the unit is on. COMPONENT VIDEO provides the best video quality and Caution: should be used as your first choice.
Speaker Connections Caution: Caution: To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level The metal portions of the two separate wires should not signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting touch or an electrical short can occur. Shorted wires can the speakers.
Positioning of the Speakers The positioning of speakers differs according to the size and acoustics of the listening room. While actually listening to a program source, try various speaker positions to determine which layout provides the best surround effect. • Ideally, position all the speakers in a circle, with the same distance from your listening position.
Names of Each Control 1 Front Panel Remote Control Unit...
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POWER PARAMETER Press this switch to turn the unit standby or off. Use this button to change parameters of DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC. The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position. PHONES For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this STANDBY/ON...
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Names of Each Control 2 Remote Control Unit LEVEL Use these buttons to adjust the level of each speaker. T.TONE Use this button to output the test tone. SELECT After pressing the SP SETUP or the PARAMETER button, use these buttons to change the setting. SLEEP Use this button to set sleep timer.
Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. Front Panel Display 2. Insert two “AAA” (R03, UM-4) dry batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted with their positive “ ” and displays current status. negative “ ” poles positioned correctly. surround mode illuminates when RDS function is active.
Speaker Configuration 1 It is important to perform speaker configuration prior to using the unit. To enjoy multi-channel surround sound, such as 5.1, you need 5 speakers (Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left) and a powered sub-woofer. In addition to above, you will need a surround back speaker for 6.1 channel surround sound.
Speaker Configuration 2 Subwoofer Setting SUB W-Y (Subwoofer-Yes): Select this when a powered sub-woofer is connected. SUB W-N (Subwoofer-No): Select this when no sub-woofer is connected. • If you select “SUB-W N (no subwoofer)”, the front speaker is automatically set to “L”. •...
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Speaker Configuration 3 Balancing relative volume between speakers using Test Tone The test tone function is useful to adjust the relative volume between speakers. Once the balance is set, you don’t have to change the balance as long as the speakers aren’t moved. •...
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Speaker Configuration 4 Balancing relative volume between speakers during playback of DVD (During playback of DVD,) press the CH.SEL (CHANNEL SELECTOR) button. Each time the CH.SEL button is pressed, the channel is changed as follows: REF.1 or REF.2: stored setting USER: “USER”...
Basic Operation 1 Press the POWER switch. The unit enters standby mode, and the standby indicator lights. Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn the unit on. The power indicator lights, and the standby indicator goes off. Select a source by pressing one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons(or pressing one of the INPUT SEL buttons of the remote control unit).
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Basic Operation 2 Speaker On/Off Press the SPEAKER button to turn the speakers on or off. When ON is selected, the SPEAKER indicator lights. Headphones For private listening, first reduce the volume level on the receiver to minimum. Then insert the plug from your headphones into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob.
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Basic Operation 3 EXTERNAL IN (7 channel direct input) If the source is connected to EXTERNAL IN jacks, press the EXTERNAL IN button. “EXT IN” appears on the display, and up to 7 discrete analog signals can be heard from speakers. Press the EXTERNAL IN button again (or select any other source by turning the INPUT SELECTOR button) to cancel the EXTERNAL IN function.
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Basic Operation 4 Tone Control 1. Press the TONE MODE button. “TONE OFF” or “TONE ON” appears on the display. • If no button is pressed for 5 seconds, the tone mode will be cancelled. • The TONE MODE button will not work when EXTERNAL IN is selected.
Dubbing from VIDEO 2 or 3 to VIDEO 1 Select VIDEO 2 or 3 by pressing the VIDEO button. Start recording on the VCR connected to VIDEO 1 REC jacks. Start playback on the VCR connected to VIDEO 2 or 3 INPUT jacks.
Surround Mode 1 • When EXTERNAL IN is selected, the DSP and the AUTO button do not work. If a digital device is connected to DIGITAL IN terminals, select desired decoding mode by pressing the AUTO button. Each time the AUTO button is pressed, the decoding mode is changed as follows: IN-AUTO (default): The appropriate decoding mode is selected automatically.
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Surround Mode 2 When MPEG signals are input and IN-AUTO is selected, the surround mode is set to MPEG automatically. The DSP button doesn’t work. When the source is PCM (2-channel stereo) and IN-AUTO or IN-PCM is selected, or when analog stereo signals are input, you can select one of the following surround modes: DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE, DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, VIRTUAL NARROW,...
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Surround Mode 3 Surround Mode 4 DTS (DTS Digital Surround) DTS NEO:6 During playback of a DVD disc recorded in DTS format, the With the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS- surround mode is set to DTS automatically. ES Matrix 6.1, DTS NEO:6 gives you 6.1 multi-channel surround sound from any stereo source.
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Surround Mode 5 Surround Mode 6 THEATER Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology processes any native stereo This mode provides a three dimensional surround effect or 5.1 signal into a 6.1- or 7.1-channel output, creating a similar to that of movie theater.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC parameters You can adjust the parameters for DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC. Select DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC mode by pressing the DSP button. Select the parameter to be changed by pressing the PARAMETER button. Each time the PARAMETER button is pressed, the parameter is changed as follows: Within 8 seconds, press the SELECT button to change the...
Dynamic Range Compression In many listening situations, you may find loud passages objectionable. Adjusting this setting allows you to compress the sounds into a range that you may find more suitable for a particular listening situation. Dolby Digital satisfies these needs through the dynamic range controlling.
Tuner 1 Select TUNER by press the AUDIO button (or press the TUNER button of the remote control unit). Make sure the antennas have been connected (see page Select AM or FM by pressing the BAND button (or press the TUNER button of the remote control unit).
Tuner 2 FM MODE Button Pressing this button alternates between Stereo mode and Mono mode. Stereo: FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the “ST” indicator lights in the display. Mono: To compensate for weak FM stereo reception, select this mode.
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Preset Tuning 2 How to select preset stations If “PRESET” indicator isn’t lit, press the TUNING MODE button to select the preset tuning mode. • When using the remote control unit, you can skip this step. Select a preset channel using the TUNING/PRESET buttons (or the numeric buttons of the remote control unit).
The Radio Data System(RDS) is a broadcasting service which allows stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only. Select FM by press the TUNER button of the remote control unit.
RDS Search A station can be searched by this function. Select FM by press the TUNER button of the remote control unit. Press the SEARCH MODE button. Each time the SEARCH MODE button is pressed, the search mode is changed as follows: RDS search Select “RDS SRCH”...
PTY Programs NEWS : brief announcements, events, public opinion, reports, actual situations. AFFAIRS : a kind of suggestion including practical announcements other than news, documents, discussion, analysis and so on. INFO : daily information or reference such as weather forecast, consumer guide, medical assistance and so on.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the unit, please take a Cannot view the on-screen display as it rolls rapidly. moment to look through this chart and see if you can solve the The color system of the receiver does not match your TV. problem yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center.
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