This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
Information on jacks and cable plugs ... 13 Connecting a TV monitor or projector ... 14 Connecting other components ... 15 Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver... 17 Connecting a USB storage device ... 18 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks...
• Multi-channel audio input (7.1-channel) • V-AUX input [Audio] Analog x 1 [Video] Video x 1 • DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) •...
Licensing LLC. x.v.Color “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.
• when the HDMI signal standby-through function is currently working ZONE2 CONTROL Enables operation of a receiver set in Zone2, including input source switching, volume control and tuner operation, with the main amplifier or remote control after this key is pressed (page 63).
For connecting a SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) (page 38). DOCK terminal For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS- 11) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (YBA-10) (page 17). XM jack For connecting XM Mini-Tuner in XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock (sold separately) (page 34).
Part names and functions Front panel display SIRIUS HDMI indicator Lights up during normal communication when HDMI is selected as an input source. XM indicator Lights up when an XM tuner is selected as an input source. SIRIUS indicator Lights up when a SiriusConnect tuner is selected as an input source.
DISPLAY Displays the play information on the video monitor. When an iPod is connected: Changes the operation mode of the iPod connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock (page 43). MUTE Turns the mute function on and off (page 24).
Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. • Placing speakers • Connecting speakers • This unit has a YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) that automatically optimizes this unit based on room acoustic characteristics (audio characteristics of the speakers, speaker positions, and room acoustics, etc.).
PREPARATION Preparing remote control Installing batteries in the remote control Take off the battery compartment cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.
(LFE) sounds included in Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Use a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System. Place it exterior to the front left and right speakers facing slightly inward to reduce reflections...
■ Presence left and right speakers (PL and PR) The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (page 26). We recommend that you use the presence speakers especially for the CINEMA DSP sound field programs.
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Connections Caution • A speaker cable is a pair of insulated cables running side by side in general. One of the cables is colored differently or striped to indicate a polarity. Connect one end of the colored/striped cable to the “+” (red) terminal of this unit and the other end to that of your speaker, and connect one end of the other cable to the “–”...
Information on jacks and cable plugs This unit has the following input and output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you are connecting. ■ Audio jacks Jack and cables Description Analog audio jacks To transmit conventional analog stereo audio signals.
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector According to the types of video input jacks available on your video monitor (such as a TV or projector), choose one of the connection methods as shown below. When you connect video players such as a DVD player to this unit with an HDMI connection, connect your video monitor to this unit with an HDMI connection.
Connecting other components This unit has input and output terminals for respective input and output sources. You can reproduce sound and movies from input sources selected with the front panel display or remote control. Note • Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Audio input (PHONO) SIRIUS DOCK...
Connections • Input sources in parentheses are recommended to connect to the respective jacks. If your Yamaha component has the remote in/out terminal, you can switch the input source to that component with a single key operation using the SCENE function (page 23).
Yamaha component by using the SCENE function (page 23). • If connecting a component other than Yamaha products to the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit, set “SCENE IR” to “OFF” in the advanced setup menu (page 65).
• Position the AM loop antenna away from this unit. • If you cannot get good reception, we recommend that you use an outdoor antenna. For details, consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. • Always use the AM loop antenna even when the outdoor antenna is connected.
Connecting the power cable After all connections are complete, plug the power cable of this unit into an AC wall outlet. To the AC wall outlet NE2/PRESENCE CLASS 2 WIRING Power cable Turning this unit on and off Press KMAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel (or pPOWER on the remote control) to turn on this unit.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit has a Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO). With the YPAO, this unit automatically adjusts the output characteristics of your speakers based on speaker position, speaker performance, and the acoustic characteristics of the room.
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When the speakers are connected to EXTRA SP terminals, press jCursor k repeatedly to select “Extra Speaker Assignment” and then press jCursor l / h to select how to use EXTRA SP terminals from “Zone2”, “Presence” or “None”. If this unit does not work when you press jCursor, press iON SCREEN once and then operate this unit.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) When an error message is displayed during measurement If an error is detected during measurement, the measurement is canceled and “Error” appears on the GUI screen. Check the error and solve the problem. For details on each error message, see page 76.
• When this unit is on standby, you can turn on this unit by pressing PSCENE (or hSCENE). • If you connect a Yamaha DVD/CD player that has the capability of the SCENE control signals to the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit, you can start playback on the player by using the SCENE function.
Playback Registering input source/sound field program Select the desired input source/sound field program and then press and hold PSCENE (or hSCENE) key to edit until “SET Complete” appears on the front panel display. • If you change the input source setting, register the remote control code of an external component to the input source (page 64).
The following features are disabled in the Pure Direct mode. – sound field program, tone control – display and operation of the Option menu and Setup menu – multi-zone function • The font panel display automatically turns off while this unit in the Pure Direct mode.
Enjoying the sound field programs This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. You can enjoy multi-channel sounds for almost all input sources using various sound field programs stored on the chip and a variety of surround decoders.
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Program Drama This sound field features stable reverberations that match a wide range of movie genres from serious dramas to musicals and comedies. The reverberations are modest but offer an optimum 3D feeling, reproducing effects tones and background music softly but cubically around clear words and center positioning in a way that does not fatigue the listener even after long hours of viewing.
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Enjoying the sound field programs For multi-channel stereo reproduction (STEREO) Program 7ch Stereo Use this program to output sound from all speakers. When you play back multi-channel sources, this unit downmixes the source to 2 channels and then outputs the sound from all speakers. This program creates a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc.
Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decode mode) In straight decode mode, sounds are reproduced without sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers. Multi-channel input sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels and multi-channel sounds are reproduced without a sound field effect.
The FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following two modes for tuning. ■ Frequency tuning mode You can tune in to a desired FM/AM station by searching or specifying its frequency. ■ Preset tuning mode You can preset the frequencies of FM/AM stations by registering them to specific numbers, and later just select those numbers to tune in.
• You can select the preset number at which the preset starts by pressing ePRESET k / n or jCursor k / n while “READY” is displayed on the front panel display. • To cancel registration, press jRETURN. Status 01:FM 87.5 MHz Preset number Frequency During the automatic station preset, “MEMORY”...
Using HD Radio™ features (U.S.A. model only) HD Radio technology is a new technology that enables FM and AM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally. Digital broadcasting provides listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception as well as new data services. Furthermore, supplemental program services allow listeners to select from up to 8 HD Radio programs multicast on a single FM HD Radio channel.
• This unit transmits the “tag” data to the iPod if an iPod that supports iTunes Tagging feature is stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Otherwise, this unit stores the “tag” data (up to 50) in the internal memory and will transmit it next time your iPod is stationed.
To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver. Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii). Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams.
® XM Satellite Radio operations Rotate the RINPUT selector (or press dXM) to select “XM” as the input source. The XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel appears on the front panel display and GUI screen (page 37).
® Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. model only) Registering XM Satellite Radio channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels. You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel as described in “Calling a preset channel (Preset Search mode)”...
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio™ information Use this feature to display the XM Satellite Radio information on the front panel display or on the GUI screen. Note • If a status message or an error message appears on the front panel display or GUI screen, see “XM Satellite Radio”...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner Connect the SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) to the SIRIUS jack on the rear panel of this unit. For details, see the operating instructions provided with the SiriusConnect tuner. SiriusConnect Tuner and the antenna (sold separately) SIRIUS DOCK...
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Search for a channel by using one of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio search modes. • To select a channel from the all channel list, see “All Channel Search mode” on this page. • To select a channel by category, see “Category Search mode”...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Registering SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels. You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Calling a preset channel (Preset Search mode)”...
Setting the Parental Lock You can use the Parental Lock feature to limit the access to the desired SIRIUS Satellite channels. This unit automatically skips the locked channels when this unit is in the All Channel Search mode or Category Search mode and you search a channel by pressing HTUNING/CH l / h (or eTUN./CH k / n).
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information Use this feature to display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information on the front panel display or on the GUI screen. Note • If a status message or an error message appears on the front panel display or GUI screen, see “SIRIUS Satellite Radio”...
• Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. • Some features may not be available depending on the model of Yamaha iPod universal dock. The following sections describe the procedure when using the YDS-11.
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Using iPod™ Press jCursor k / n / l / h to select a menu item and then press jENTER to start playback. Menu items of “Music” Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres, Composers • Playlists > Songs • Artists > Albums > Songs •...
Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component.
You can enjoy playback of WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA , MPEG-4 AAC and FLAC files stored on your USB memory device or USB portable player connected to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT 16 or FAT 32 format, except USB HDDs).
Using the sleep timer The sleep timer is useful if you want to go to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. Press qSLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press qSLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.
ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the option menu for each input source (Option menu) This unit has an Option menu of frequently used menu items for input sources compatible with this unit. The procedure for setting the Option menu items is described below. Rotate the RINPUT selector (or press dInput selection key) to select the desired input source.
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Decoder Mode Input source: HDMI1-4, AV1-4 Choices: Auto*, DTS Selects DTS digital audio signals for reproduction. Auto Automatically selects audio input signals. Selects DTS signals only. Other input signals are not reproduced. Extended Surround Input source: HDMI1-4, AV1-4 Choices: Auto*, PLIIxMovie, PLIIxMusic, EX/ES, Off Selects whether to reproduce multi-channel input signals in 6.1- or 7.1-channel when surround back speakers are used.
Setting the option menu for each input source (Option menu) Shuffle Input source: iPod (DOCK), USB Choices: iPod (DOCK): Off*, Songs, Albums USB: Off*, On Changes the shuffle playback style. Repeat Input source: iPod (DOCK), USB Choices: Off*, One, All Changes the repeat playback style.
Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Setting sound field parameters Although the field sound programs would satisfy you as they are with the default parameters, you can arrange sound effect or decoders suitable for acoustical conditions of sources or rooms by setting the parameters. •...
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Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Note • This setting is available only when “Extra Speaker Assignment” is set to “Presence” (page 57). Sound field parameters for advanced configurations ■ Parameters for adjusting early-reflected sound Initial Delay / P. Initial Delay / Sur. Initial Delay / Sur.
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■ Parameters for adjusting reverberant sound Reverb Time Adjustable range: 1.0 to 5.0s Reverb Time parameter adjusts the attenuation time of the rear reverberant sound based on the time that about 1kHz reverberant sound takes for 60dB of attenuation. Reverberant sound attenuates faster as you decrease the value.
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Editing surround decoders/sound field programs ■ Parameter for Straight Enhancer and 7ch Enhancer Effect Level Choices: High*, Low Adjusts the Compressed Music Enhancer effect level. When the high-frequency signals of the source is emphasized too much, set the effect level to “Low”. To reduce the effect, set this parameter to “Low”.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) You can call the Setup menu using the remote control and change the settings of various menus. For details, read “Basic operation of the Setup menu” first, and see the respective pages. Menu/Submenu Speaker Setup Auto Setup (YPAO)
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Menu/Submenu DSP Parameter Memory Guard Basic operation of the Setup menu The Setup menu screen appears on both the GUI screen and front panel display. GUI screen Setup Menu Speaker Setup Sound Setup Function Setup DSP Parameter Memory Guard...
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• The speaker configuration includes items for defining a speaker size: “Large” or “Small”. “Large” and “Small” refer to speakers with woofer diameters 16 cm or larger and smaller than 16 cm, respectively. Extra Speaker Assignment Choices: Zone2*, Presence, None Selects the application for the EXTRA SP terminals.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Bass Crossover Frequency Choices: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz*, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component output from a speaker with a size set to “Small” (Small x 1, Small x 2) Sound with a frequency below that limit is output from a subwoofer or front speakers.
Outputs sound without adjusting the dynamic range of the input signals. ■ Lipsync Adjusts delay between video output and audio output. HDMI Auto Lipsync Choices: Off*, On Automatically adjusts output timing of audio and video signals when a TV that supports an automatic lip-sync function is connected to this unit.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) ■ Aspect Choices: Through*, 16:9, Smart Zoom Sets a horizontal to vertical ratio (aspect ratio) of images reproduced by HDMI signals output from the HDMI OUT jack when the HDMI signals are converted from analog video input signals by a video conversion function.
Input Rename Changes input source names to be displayed on the front panel display. Selecting a name to be displayed from templates Press jCursor k / n to select the input source name to edit and then press jCursor l / h to select a new name from the following templates.
Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models can be directly connected to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. You may not need use an infrared signal emitter for these products.
Controlling Zone2 You can select and control Zone2 by using the control keys on the front panel or on the remote control. The available operations are as follows: • Selecting the input source. • Tuning into the desired station (when “TUNER” is selected as the input source) •...
“List of remote control codes” at the end of this manual. ■ Default remote control code settings Input source Category Manufacturer [HDMI 1] Blu-ray Disc Yamaha [HDMI 2] — — [HDMI 3] — — [HDMI 4] —...
Setting a remote control ID Two IDs are provided for the remote control of this unit. If another Yamaha amplifier is in the same room, setting a different remote control ID to this unit prevents unwanted operation of the other amplifier.
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Advanced setup Enter the desired remote control ID code. To switch to ID1: Press lNumeric keys to enter “5019”. To switch to ID2: Press lNumeric keys to enter “5020”. Once the remote control code is registered, nTRANSMIT blinks twice. If it fails, nTRANSMIT blinks six times. Repeat from step 1.
Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. General...
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Troubleshooting Problem The picture is The video software is copy-protected. disturbed. No sound. Incorrect input or output cable connections. No appropriate input source has been selected. Speaker connections are not secure. The volume is turned down or muted. Signals this unit cannot reproduce are being input from a source component, such as a CD-ROM.
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Problem No sound is heard “LFE / Bass Out” is set to “Front” and a from the subwoofer. Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC signals is being played. “LFE / Bass Out” is set to “Subwoofer” or “Front” and a 2-channel source is being played.
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Troubleshooting HDMI™ Problem No picture or sound. The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit. The connected HDMI component does not support high-bandwidth digital copyright protection (HDCP). Tuner (FM/AM) Problem FM stereo reception is You are too far from the station noisy.
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(YDS-11) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Delete unnecessary data from your iPod to make room and try again. Check if the iPod is stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-11) properly. Cause Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock and check the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock cable is connected to this unit.
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Troubleshooting Status message CHECK ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM antenna cable has become damaged. LOADING XM The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or program information from the XM satellite signal. This message can also occur in weak XM signal conditions.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio (U.S.A. model only) If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear on the GUI screen. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message ANTENNA ERROR The antenna is not connected to the SiriusConnect tuner properly.
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Setup menu operation: press the key applicable for the current menu operation again. Cause Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Remove your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock and then place it back in the dock.
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Status message Disconnected Your iPod is removed from the Yamaha iPod universal dock. Unable to play This unit cannot play back the songs currently stored on your iPod. Bluetooth™ Status message Searching... The Bluetooth wireless audio receiver and the Bluetooth component are in the middle of the pairing.
• Warning message “W-2” or “W-3” indicates that the adjusted settings may not be optimal. • Depending on the speakers, warning message “W-1” may appears even if the speaker connections are correct. • If error message “E-10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Before Auto Setup...
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Check whether the microphone is properly placed. Check whether the speakers are properly placed and connected. The optimizer microphone or OPTIMIZER MIC jack may be defective. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. Run “Auto Setup” again. Run “Auto Setup” again.
■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and video signals synchronized during post-production and transmission. Whereas the audio and video latency requires complex end-user adjustments, HDMI version 1.3 incorporates an automatic audio and video syncing capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically and accurately without user interaction.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry- supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Providing an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multi- channel digital audio using a single cable.
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Glossary ■ “x.v.Color” A color space standard supported by HDMI version 1.3. It is a more extensive color space than sRGB, and allows the expression of colors that could not be expressed before. While remaining compatible with the color gamut of sRGB standards, “x.v.Color” expands the color space and can thus produce more vivid, natural images.
Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home by using the Yamaha original sound field technology combined with various digital audio systems.
AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 Ω ... 120 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) Front Speakers 8/6/4/2 Ω...140/175/205/250 W • Dynamic Headroom 8 Ω ... 1.25 dB • Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PHONO ...
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Music Video, sound field program ...27 MUTE indicator, front panel display ...6 MUTE, remote control ...7 ■ Neo:6 Cinema, decoder ...28 Neo:6 Music, decoder ...28 Neural Sur., decoder ...28 Numeric key, remote control ...7 ■ ON SCREEN, remote control ...7 OPTICAL jack ...13 OPTIMIZER MIC jack, front panel ...4 Option menu ...48...
Information about software About FLAC codec library Copyright (C) 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: – Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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■ Front panel A B C ZONE2 ON/OFF MAIN ZONE PHONES TONE CONTROL ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA HDMI THROUGH ZONE2 CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET SCENE BD/DVD PROGRAM STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT EFFECT VOLUME CATEGORY TUNING/CH RADIO INPUT VIDEO AUX OPTIMIZER MIC VIDEO AUDIO HTR-6280...
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MAIN ZONE2 TRANSMIT POWER SOURCE SLEEP HDMI V-AUX PHONO TUNER SIRIUS CATEGORY PRESET INFO MEMORY ENHANCER SUR. DECODE MOVIE MUSIC STEREO STRAIGHT SCENE ON SCREEN OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY MENU INPUT TV VOL TV CH MUTE CODE SET POWER AUDIO DOCK MULTI TUN./CH...