Insignia NS-R5101 User manual

5.1 Surround Sound A/V Receiver | Récepteur A/V avec son ambiophonique 5.1 Insignia |
Receptor de A/V con sonido envolvente 5.1
NS-R5101
User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

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Insignia NS-R5101
5.1 Surround Sound
A/V Receiver
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Identifying features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fluorescent display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modifying the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Navigating through the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modifying the tone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modifying the input settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modifying the speaker settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using your receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using your receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening to radio broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the display brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Displaying the receiver status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
1 Year Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Français. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-R5101
represents the state of the art in digital home
theater receiver design and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Safety information
Electric shock warning
Ventilation
Power cord
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
back. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within your receiver’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying your
receiver.
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
receiver to rain or moisture.
Caution
Your receiver should not be exposed to water (dripping or
splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on it.
Caution
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with these instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation,
to ensure reliable operation of your receiver, and to protect it
from over-heating.
The openings should never be blocked by placing your receiver
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This receiver
should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or rack, unless correct ventilation is provided or
these instructions have been followed.
Caution
We recommend that most appliances be placed upon a
dedicated circuit—a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this manual for power
requirements.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine your receiver cord, and if its appearance
indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of
your receiver, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service provider.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits your receiver.
To disconnect power from the outlet, pull out the plug. When
installing your receiver, make sure that the plug is easily
accessible.
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock
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Important safety instructions
• All of these safety and operating instructions
should be read before your receiver is
operated.
• The safety, operation, and use instructions
should be retained for future reference.
• All warnings on your receiver and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
• All operation and use instructions should be
followed.
• Do not use this receiver near water. For
example, do not use this receiver near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, and
other areas located near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this
receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with these instructions. Slots
and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of
your receiver, and to protect it from
over-heating. The openings should never be
blocked by placing your receiver on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
receiver should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless correct ventilation is provided or these
instructions have been adhered to.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
electronic devices (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, receptacles,
and the point where they exit from your
receiver.
• Use only attachments or accessories
specified by Insignia.
• Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by
Insignia, or sold with this
receiver. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/receiver
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to your receiver, make sure that
the antenna or cable system is grounded to
provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
• Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper,
No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum,
No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel
or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
• Secure the antenna lead-in and ground
wires to the house with stand-off
insulators spaced from 4-6 feet
(1.22-1.83 meter) apart.
• Mount the antenna discharge unit as
close as possible to where the lead-in
enters the house.
• Use a jumper wire not smaller than
No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper, or the
equivalent, when a separate
antenna-grounding electrode is used. See
ANSI/NFPA70.
• Unplug this receiver during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Caution
Read and observe all warnings and instructions in this manual
and those marked on your receiver. Retain this manual for
future reference.
This receiver has been designed and manufactured to ensure
personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this receiver will
protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing. This receiver does not contain
any parts that can be repaired by you.
Do not remove the cabinet cover or you may be exposed to
dangerous voltage. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
Reference Grounding component
1 Electric service equipment
2 Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC Art 250, Part H)
3 Ground clamp
4 Grounding conductors (NEC
Section 810-21)
5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC
Section 810-20)
6 Ground clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
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• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when your
receiver has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into your receiver, your receiver has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• When replacement parts are required, make
sure the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that your
receiver is in proper operation condition.
Identifying features
Front controls
Item Description For more information, see...
1POWER button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
2SPEAKER ON/OFF
button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
3DIGITAL INPUTS
button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
4STANDBY indicator “Using your receiver” on page 24.
5SPEAKER indicator “Using your receiver” on page 24.
6 Remote sensor “Using the remote control” on
page 23.
7 Fluorescent display “Fluorescent display” on page 6.
8MASTER VOLUME
control knob “Using your receiver” on page 24.
9PHONE jack Connecting headphones on
page 17.
10 STANDBY/ON button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
11 VIDEO button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
12 DISPLAY button “Displaying the receiver status” on
page 30.
13 AUDIO button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
14 SELECT , , ,
buttons
“Navigating through the setup
menu” on page 17.
15 EXTERNAL IN button “Using your receiver” on page 24.
16 SETUP button “Navigating through the setup
menu” on page 17.
17 FM/AM button “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27.
18 CHANNEL LEVEL
button “Adjusting the current channel level” on page 20.
19 SURROUND AUTO/
MANUAL button “Enjoying surround sound” on page 26.
20 MEMORY/ENTER
button “Memorizing the adjusted channel levels” on page 21.
21 SURROUND MODE
/ buttons “Enjoying surround sound” on
page 26.
22 TUNING /
buttons “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27.
23 PRESET /
buttons “Tuning to preset stations” on
page 28.
24 STEREO button “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27.
25 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks “Connecting a video game console
or camcorder” on page 9.
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Fluorescent display
Back
Item Description For more information, see...
1 Input, frequency,
volume level,
operating information
“Displaying the receiver status” on
page 30.
2 Stereo indicator “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27.
3TUNED indicator “Listening to radio broadcasts” on
page 27.
4 Sleep indicator “Using the sleep timer” on
page 29.
5PRESET indicator “Using the sleep timer” on
page 29.
6 Memory indicator “Using the sleep timer” on
page 29.
7 Preset number, sleep
time display “Using the sleep timer” on page 29.
8DIRECT indicator “Modifying the tone control” on
page 18.
9DIGITAL input
indicator “Using your receiver” on page 24.
10 AUTO indicator “Enjoying surround sound” on
page 26.
11 Surround mode
indicators “Adjusting the sound parameters” on page 21.
Item Description For more information, see...
Item Description For more information, see...
1 Setup MIC jack “Using Auto Setup” on page 19.
2AUDIO jacks • “Connecting a CD player” on
page 10.
• “Connecting a DVD player or
cable orsatellite box” on page 11.
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD
recorder” on page 13.
3 HDMI jack • “Connecting a DVD player or
cable orsatellite box” on page 11.
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD
recorder” on page 13.
4 AM and FM
ANTENNA jacks “Connecting the antennas” on page 9.
5AC INPUT power
cord “Connecting the power” on page 17.
6DIGITAL IN jacks • “Connecting a CD player” on
page 10.
• “Connecting a DVD player or
cable orsatellite box” on page 11.
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD
recorder” on page 13.
7EXTERNAL IN
jacks “Connecting six channel components” on page 16.
8VIDEO jacks • “Connecting a DVD player or
cable or satellite box” on page 11.
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD
recorder” on page 13.
9SubwooferPRE
OUT jack “Connecting a powered subwoofer” on page 8.
10 VIDEO jacks • “Connecting a DVD player or
cable or satellite box” on page 11.
• “Connecting a VCR or DVD
recorder” on page 13.
11 SPEAKERS jacks “Connecting your speakers” on page 8.
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Setting up your receiver
Unpacking your receiver
Your box includes the following:
• One receiver
• One remote control with two batteries
• Quick Start Guide
•This
User Guide
• AM and FM antennas
• Microphone for auto setup
Locating your receiver
• Install your receiver on a stable, flat surface.
Position your receiver so that it can have a
direct line of sight to the remote control.
• Do not expose your receiver to extremes of
temperature or humidity.
• Avoid placing your receiver on a hot surface
such as on top of other hot running
equipment. Make sure that there is adequate
ventilation to your receiver.
Locating your speakers
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on
the size of your room and the wall coverings. A
typical example of speaker placement and
recommendations are as follows.
Locating the front left and right speakers and
center speaker
• Place the front speakers with their front
surfaces as flush with the TV or monitor
screen as possible.
• Place the center speaker between the front
left and right speakers and no further from
the listening position than the front speakers.
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at
the location of the listener’s ears when at the
main listening position.
Locating the surround left and right speakers
Place the surround speakers approximately
40 inches (1 meter) above the ear level of a
seated listener on the direct left and right of
them or slightly behind.
Locating a powered subwoofer
The subwoofer reproduces powerful deep bass
sounds. Place a subwoofer anywhere in the front
as desired.
Warning
Do not plug the AC power cord into an AC power
outlet until all connections are completed.
Notes
• Be sure to observe the color coding when
connecting audio, video, and speaker cables.
• Make connections firmly and correctly. Failure
to do this can cause loss of sound,add noise to
the sound, or damage your receiver.
Caution
Do not install this receiver in a confined space such as a
bookcase.
NoteConnect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna, and all
optional equipment have been connected. Never make or
change any connections with the power turned on.
Item Description
1Subwoofer
2 Television
3 Center speaker
4 Front right speaker
5 Surround right speaker
6 Surround left speaker
7 Front left speaker
Notes
• When using a conventional TV, to avoid
interference with the TV picture, use only
magnetically shielded front left and right and
center speakers.
• To obtain the best surround effects, the
speakers except the subwoofer should be full
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Connecting your speakers To connect your speakers:
1Twist to loosen knob.
2Insert cable into opening located on the side
of the post.
3Tighten knob.
Be sure to connect the speakers firmly and
correctly according to the channel (left and
right) and the polarity (+ and -). If you do not
make the connections correctly, you will not
hear any sounds from the speakers.
If the sound is unnatural and lacks bass, the
speaker polarity is incorrect.
After installing the speakers, adjust the
speaker settings according to your
environment and speaker layout. For more
information, see “Modifying the speaker
settings” on page 19.
Connecting a powered subwoofer
Use a powered subwoofer to empathize deep
bass sounds.
To connect your subwoofer:
1Connect your subwoofer cable to the
receiver.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the
powered subwoofer.
Item Description
1 Center speaker
2 Front right speaker
3 Surround right speaker
4 Surround left speaker
5 Front left speaker
6 Subwoofer
Caution
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 Ωor more.
Caution
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other
or any metal part of this receiver. Doing so may
damage the receiver or speaker.
NoteBefore connecting the speakers, refer to “Locating
your speakers” on page 7.
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Connecting the antennas
You should connect the included antennas to
listen to the AM/FM radio.
To connect the antennas:
1Connect the FM antenna to your receiver.
2Connect the AM loop antenna to your
receiver.
Connecting devices
Use the following table to locate the correct
procedure for the devices you want to connect.
Notes
• If you are using an indoor FM antenna, change
the position of the antenna until you get the
best reception of your favorite FM stations.
• To improve reception, you may use a 75 Ω
outdoor antenna instead of an indoor antenna.
Disconnect the indoor antenna before
replacing it with an outdoor antenna.
Note• Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible
from the receiver, television, speaker cords,
and the AC cord. Change the position of the
antenna until you get the best reception of your
favorite AM stations.
• To improve reception, you may use an outdoor
AM antenna instead of a loop AM antenna.
Disconnect the indoor antenna before
replacing it with an outdoor antenna.
To connect a... Go to...
Cable box Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
box on page 11.
Camcorder Connecting a video game console or
camcorder on page 16.
CD player Connecting a CD player on page 10.
DVD player Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
box on page 11.
DVD player with six
channel DTS output Connecting six channel components on page 16.
DVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on
page 13.
Mini-disc recorder Connecting a tape player or mini-disc
recorder on page 16.
Satellite box Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite
box on page 11.
Setup microphone Connecting the setup microphone on
page 16.
Six channel decoder Connecting six channel components on
page 16.
Tape player Connecting a tape player or mini-disc
recorder on page 16.
Television or monitor Connecting a television or monitor on
page 15.
VCR Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder on
page 13.
Video game console Connecting a video game console or
camcorder on page 16.
NoteFor more information, read the user guide that
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Connecting a CD player
Before connecting a CD player, make sure that
you have the correct type of cable based on the
type of connector available on your CD player as
well as the sound quality you want to hear.
To connect a CD player:
• Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to
your receiver.
• Connect the other end of the cable(s) to
your CD player.
Connecting a second audio component
To connect a tape deck or CD player:
• Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to
your receiver.
• Connect the other end of the cable(s) to
your tape deck or CD player.
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best
Analog (RCA type plug) Good
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this
receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord
does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω
coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio
cable.
• Use only one digital audio connection for each
device. Do not connect one device using more
than one connection.
Best quality CD connection Good quality CD connection
Default digital input for CD is COAX 2.
See “Modifying digital audio” on
page 18 for information about assigning
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Connecting a DVD player or cable or satellite box
Before connecting a DVD player or cable or
satellite box, make sure that you have the
correct type of cable based on the type of
connectors available on your DVD player or box
as well as the picture quality you want to view
and the sound quality you want to hear.
To connect a DVD player or cable or satellite
box:
1Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to
your receiver.
• Connect the other end of the audio
cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on the
DVD player or cable or satellite box.
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best
Analog (RCA type plug) Good
Notes
• An HDMI connection can carry uncompressed
digital video signals and digital audio signals.
• This receiver can output digital video and
digital audio signals from the HDMI MONITOR
OUT of this receiver without passing through
any circuits as they were input into the HDMI IN
(the audio signals which are input into the
HDMI IN can not be reproduced on this
receiver).
• This receiver is HDMI ver. 1.3 compatible.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
• Depending on the connected component,
unreliable signal transfer may happen. For
more information, see the operating
instructions for your component.
• For stable signal transfer, we recommend using
HDMI cords that are a maximum of 15 feet (five
meters) in length.
Video connector type Quality
HDMI Best
Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) Better
S-Video Good
Composite (RCA type plug) Fair
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this
receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord
does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω
coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio
cable.
• Use only one digital audio connection for each
device. Do not connect one device using more
than one connection.
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Best quality audio connection Good quality audio connection
Default digital input for Video 2 is COAX 1.
See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for
information about assigning Video 2 to a
different digital input.

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2Connect the video in cable(s).
• Connect one end of the video cable(s) to
your receiver’s video in jack(s).
• Connect the other end of the video
cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the
DVD player or cable or satellite box.
Better quality video connection
Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection
Best quality video connection

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Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder
Before connecting a VCR or DVD recorder,
make sure that you have the correct type of
cable based on the type of connectors available
on your VCR or DVD recorder as well as the
picture quality you want to view and the sound
quality you want to hear.
To connect a VCR or DVD recorder:
1Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cable(s) to
your receiver.
• Connect the other end of the audio
cable(s) to the audio out jack(s) on the
VCR or DVD recorder.
Audio connector type Quality
Digital (Coaxial or Optical) Best
Analog (RCA type plug) Good
Video connector type Quality
HDMI Best
Component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) Better
S-Video Good
Composite (RCA type plug) Fair
Caution
Some optical fiber cords may not work with this
receiver. Consult your dealer if the optical cord
does not fit into the receiver.
Notes
• When making a coaxial connection, use a 75 Ω
coaxial cable instead of a conventional audio
cable.
• Use only one digital audio connection for each
device. Do not connect one device using more
than one connection.
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Default digital input for Video 1 is OPTICAL.
See “Modifying digital audio” on page 18 for
information about assigning Video 1 to a
different digital input.

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2Connect the video
recording cable.
• Connect one end
of the video
recording cable
to your receiver.
• Connect the
other end of the
video recording
cable to the VCR
or DVD recorder.
3Connect the video in cable(s).
• Connect one end of the video cable(s) to
your receiver’s video in jack(s).
• Connect the other end of the video
cable(s) to the video out jack(s) on the
VCR or DVD recorder.
NoteIf you are usingthe component video connections,
make sure that you are connecting Y to Y, PB/CB
to CB, PB, or B-Y and PR/CRto CR, PR, or R-Y.
Better quality video connection
Good quality video connection Fair quality video connection
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Connecting a television or monitor
To connect a television or monitor:
• Connect the television video cable(s).
• Connect one end of the video cable(s) to
your receiver’s video out jack(s).
• Connect the other end of the video
cable(s) to the television’s video in jack(s).
Notes
• When recording video sources through the
VIDEO 1 OUT jacks or viewing video sources
through the MONITOROUT jack, you must use
the same type of video jacks that you used to
connect to the video playback components.
• If you are using the component video
connections, make sure that you are
connecting Y to Y, PB/CBto CB, PB, or B-Y and
PR/CRto CR, PR, or R-Y.
• When the video signals are input into the
VIDEO IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN
simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu
and the momentary On Screen Display can be
displayed using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT
only.
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Connecting a tape player or mini-disc recorder
To connect a tape player or mini-disc
recorder:
• Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cables to
the receiver.
• Connect the other end of the cables to the
tape player or mini-disc recorder.
Connecting six channel components
To connect your six channel components:
• Connect the audio cable(s).
• Connect one end of the audio cables to
the receiver.
• Connect the other ends of the cables to
the corresponding analog outputs of a six
channel decoder or DVD player with six
channel Dolby Digital (DTS) output.
Connecting a video game console or camcorder
To connect a video game console or
camcorder:
1Connect your audio and video cables to the
receiver.
2Connect the other ends of the cables to the
video game console or camcorder.
Connecting the setup microphone
To connect the setup microphone:
• Connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC
jack when performing auto speaker setup.
For more information, see “Using Auto
Setup” on page 19.
Notes
• Because the microphone for Auto Setup is
designed for use with this receiver, do not use a
microphone other than the one supplied with
this receiver.
• After you have completed the auto setup
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Connecting headphones
To connect your headphones:
• Insert the headphone plug into the
headphone jack on the receiver.
Connecting the power
To connect your receiver to power:
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Modifying the settings
The On Screen Display setup menu is displayed
on the monitor television and allows you to
perform the setup procedures. In most
situations, you will only need to set this once
during the installation and layout of your home
theater, and it rarely needs to be changed later.
The On Screen Display setup menu consists of
five main menus: system, input, speaker setup,
CH level, and sound parameter. These menus
are then divided into various sub-menus.
Navigating through the setup menu
The explanations here assume you are using the
buttons on the remote control when performing
the setup menu operation. However, you can use
the buttons on the front panel as well. The
buttons on the front panel correspond to those
on the remote control as shown.
To use the setup menu:
1Press the SETUP button to open the setup
menu.
2Press the select or buttons to select the
menu.
3Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to
confirm your selection.
Notes
• To hear sound from the headphones, make
sure the SPEAKER button is set to off.
• When listening to a DTS or Dolby Digital
program source, if the headphones are
plugged in and the SPEAKER button is set to
off, the receiver enters the 2CH downmix mode
automatically. For more information, see “2CH
downmix mode” on page 27.
• When EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, only the front left and front right
channel signals can be reproduced through the
headphones.
NoteThe On Screen Display menu and the momentary
On Screen Display cannot be displayed using the
COMPONENT and the HDMI MONITOR OUTs.
NoteWhen the video signals are input into the VIDEO
IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN
simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu and
the momentary On Screen Display can be
displayed using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT
only.
Button on the remote control Button on the front panel
NoteDuring setup menu operation, only the
STANDBY(/POWER ON) button and the buttons
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Receiver setup menu
Modifying the subwoofer mode
SW PLUS+ mode is effective only when FRONT
and CENTER are set to LARGE and
SUBWOOFER is set to YES on the SPEAKER
SETUP menu
. (For details, refer to “Modifying
the speaker settings” on page 19.)
While playing the two channel source in
MATRIX, CHURCH, THEATER, HALL, or
STADIUM mode, the low frequency signals can
be reproduced from the subwoofer regardless of
the subwoofer mode setting.
Subwoofer mode settings include:
•NORMAL—The low frequency signals of
channels set to Lare reproduced from those
channels only. In this mode, the low
frequency signals that are reproduced from
the subwoofer channel is only the low
frequency signals of LFE (Low Frequency
Effects) (from the multi-channel sources that
contains LFE channel, also called the .1
channel) and the channels set to SMALL.
•SW PLUS+—The low frequency signals of
channels set to LARGE are reproduced
simultaneously from those channels and the
subwoofer channel. In this mode, the low
frequency range expands more uniformly
through the room, but depending on the size
and shape of the room, interference may
result in a decrease of the actual volume of
the low frequency range.
Modifying the tone control
Tone settings include:
•OFF—To listen to a program source without
the tone effect. The DIRECT indicator lights
up.
•ON—To adjust the tone for your taste. The
DIRECT indicator goes off.
When TONE CONTROL is set to ON, you
can adjust the tone (bass and treble).
The tone level can be adjusted within the
range of -10 ~ +10 dB. In general, we
recommend the bass and treble to be
adjusted to 0 dB (flat level).
Modifying the momentary on screen
display
Settings include:
•ON—To turn on the OSD function that shows
the status corresponding to each operation
on this receiver.
•OFF—To turn off the OSD function.
Modifying the input settings
Input settings include setting the digital in and
auto surround for the VIDEO1, VIDEO2, and CD
inputs.
Modifying digital audio
For details about digital audio, refer to
“Connecting devices” on page 9.
You can select:
•OPT (optical)
•COAX 1 (coaxial 1)
•COAX 2 (coaxial 2)
• ANALOG
Menu Submenu
SYSTEM SETUP • SUB W MODE
• TONE CONTROL
• BASS
•TREBLE
• MOMENTARY OSD
INPUT SETUP • VIDEO 1 CONFIG
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
•VIDEO2CONFIG
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
• CD CONFIG
• DIGITAL AUDIO
• AUTO SURROUND
•AUTOSETUP
SPEAKER SETUP • AUTO SET UP
• SPEAKER CONFIG
• FRONT
•CENTER
• SURROUND
• SUBWOOFER
• SPEAKER DISTANCE
• FRONT LEFT
•CENTER
• FRONT RIGHT
• SURROUND RIGHT
• SURROUND LEFT
• SPEAKER X-OVER
•X-OVERFREQ
CH LEVEL SET UP • FRONT LEFT
•CENTER
• FRONT RIGHT
• SURR RIGHT
• SURR LEFT
• SUBWOOFER
•DDLFE
•DTSLFE
SOUND PARAMETER • NIGHT MODE
•DRC
• DOLBY PLII MUSIC
• PANORAMA
•CENTERWIDTH
•DIMENSION
NoteWhen EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input
source, the TONE cannot be set to ON.
Caution
Extreme settings at high volume may damage
your speakers.
NoteThe On Screen Display menu and the momentary
On Screen Display cannot be displayed using the
COMPONENT and the HDMI MONITOR OUTs.
NoteWhen the video signals are input into the VIDEO
IN (composite) and the S-VIDEO IN
simultaneously, the On Screen Display menu and
the momentary On Screen Display can be
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Modifying auto surround
Depending on how to select a surround mode,
you can select the auto surround mode or the
manual surround mode.
•OFF (Manual surround mode)—You can
select from the different surround modes
selectable for the signal being input by using
the SURROUND MODE ( / or >/<)
buttons. (For details, refer to “Enjoying
surround sound” on page 26.)
•ON (Auto surround mode)—The optimum
surround mode will be automatically selected
depending on the signal format being input.
Modifying the speaker settings
After you have installed this receiver and
connected all the components, you should adjust
the speaker settings for the optimum sound
acoustics according to your environment and
speaker layout.
When you change speakers, speaker positions,
or the layout of your listening environment, you
should also adjust the speaker settings.
Using Auto Setup
Auto Setup lets you avoid troublesome
listening-based speaker setup and achieve good
surround sound.
You should connect the supplied microphone to
the SETUP MIC jack so that this receiver can
analyze the information from a series of test
tones emitted from speakers and can adjust the
size, distance and sound level of each speaker
automatically.
To use Auto Setup:
1Check that the speakers are securely
connected to the receiver.
If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and
crossover frequency, set the volume halfway
and set the crossover frequency to the
maximum or the low pass filter off.
2Connect the supplied microphone to the
SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel.
3Place the microphone on a flat level surface
close to the area in which you will be sitting.
4Press the select or buttons to select
AUTO SETUP.
5Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
6Press the , , , or buttons to specify
the setting condition according to the number
of speakers connected and speaker’s
frequency characteristics.
• To specify the layout of the connected
speakers, press the SELECT or
button.
• To specify the crossover frequency, press
the SELECT LEFT button. You can
specify the crossover frequency within the
range of 40~130 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.
• To specify the subwoofer, press the
SELECT RIGHT button.
7Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to start
the auto speaker setup.
• Loud test tones are output from each
speaker and then. if the auto speaker
setup procedure has been completed, the
results of each adjustment will be
displayed.
• To stop the auto speaker setup procedure
while outputting the test tones, press the
MEMORY/ENTER button.
• If there may be a problem with the
speaker or microphone connection,
“ERROR” message is displayed. When
“ERROR” message is displayed, press
the SELECT RIGHT button to retry the
auto speaker setup procedure.
Input Default
Video 1 optical
Video 2 coaxial 1
CD coaxial 2
NoteIf DIGITAL IN is assigned to two input sources or
more, when these input sources are selected, the
digital audio signals can be heard from the same
DIGITAL IN.
Notes
• When the SPEAKER button is set to off, the
auto surround mode is invalid.
• When the auto surround mode is selected and
the PCM (2 channel) digital signal or the
analog stereo signal is being input, only the
stereo mode will be selected.
• When the auto surround mode is selected, the
surround modes other than the optimum
surround mode cannot be selected.
NoteWhen performing the AUTO SETUP procedure,
you do not need to perform the SPEAKER
CONFIGURATION, SPEAKER DISTANCE,
SPEAKER X-OVER, and CH LEVEL SETUP
procedures.
NoteThe microphone for Auto Setup is designed for
use with this receiver. To use the auto setup
function, do not use a microphone other than the
one supplied with this receiver.
After you have completed the auto setup
procedure, disconnect the microphone.
Note• If possible, use a tripod to place the
microphone at the same height as your ears
would be when you are seated in your listening
position.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between
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• If retrying the procedure dose not fix the
problem, turn off the power and check the
speaker or microphone connections.
8Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to view
the results.
• Check the results on each setup menu
(SPEAKER CONFIGURATION,
SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER
X-OVER, and CH LEVEL menu for
“REFERENCE 1" mode). See the
following procedures for more information.
• If the results are not satisfactory, you can
retry the auto setup procedure or
personalize your speaker setup and
channel level setup by making the settings
manually. See the following procedures
for more information.
Modifying the speaker configuration
Use the speaker configuration menu to select
the size of each speaker. Select large or small
not according to the actual size of the speaker
but according to the speaker's capacity for
playing low frequency (bass sound below
frequency set on the “X-OVER” menu) signals.
If you do not know, try comparing the sound at
both settings (setting the volume to a level low
enough so as not to damage the speakers) to
determine the proper setting.
Depending on the speaker type, you can select
one of the following:
•LARGE—Select this when connecting
speakers that can fully reproduce sounds
below crossover frequency.
•SMALL—Select this when connecting
speakers that cannot fully reproduce sounds
below crossover frequency. When this is
selected, sounds below crossover frequency
are sent to the subwoofer or speakers which
are set to LARGE when not using a
subwoofer.
•NONE— this when no speakers are
connected. When this is selected, sounds are
sent to the speakers which are not set to
NONE.
•YES/NONE—Select depending on whether a
subwoofer is connected or not.
Modifying the speaker distance
Use the speaker distance menu to select the
distance between the listening position and each
speaker to set the delay time for optimum
surround playback.
Modifying the speaker crossover
You can adjust the crossover frequency within
the range of 40 ~ 130 Hz in 10 Hz intervals.
When speakers are set to SMALL, low
frequencies in those channels that are below the
crossover frequency to output from the
subwoofer or front speakers which are set to
LARGE (when not using a subwoofer).
Refer to the operating instructions of the
speakers to be connected. If the frequency
range of your speaker is 100 Hz~20 kHz, the
crossover frequency should be set to 100 Hz (or
slightly higher).
Adjusting the current channel level
After adjusting each channel level with test tone,
adjust the channel levels either according to the
program sources or to suit your tastes.
You can adjust the current channel levels as
desired. These adjusted levels are memorized
into user’s memory (CALI), not into preset
memory (REF 1 and REF 2). For more
information about REF 1 and REF 2, see
“Memorizing the adjusted channel levels” on
page 21.
To adjust the current channel level:
1Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.
The memory mode (CAL) is displayed for
several seconds. When the memory mode or
channel level disappears, you can press this
button again.
2Press the select or buttons to select the
channel.
Note• Because the test tones are very loud, make
sure that there no infants or small children in
the room.
• It is possible to lower the volume of the test
tones, but this could result in incorrect speaker
settings.
• For best results, make sure that the room is as
quiet as possible during the auto setup
procedure. If there is too much ambient noise,
the results may not be satisfactory.
Notes
• When speakers are set to SMALL, you should
set their crossover frequency correctly
according to their frequency characteristics.
(For details, refer to “Modifying the speaker
crossover” on page 20.)
• When SUBWOOFER is set to NONE, FRONT
is automatically set to LARGE.
• When the FRONT is set to SMALL, CENTER
and SURROUND cannot be set to LARGE.
Notes
• You cannot select the speakers set to NONE.
• When setting the distance, you can set the
distance within the range of 0 ~ 30 feet in 1 foot
intervals.
• When enjoying multi-channel surround
playback with Dolby Digital and DTS sources, it
is ideal that the center, surround, and
subwoofer speakers should be the same
distance from the main listening position as the
front speakers. By entering the distance
between the listening position and each
speaker, the delay times of center, surround,
and subwoofer speakers are automatically
adjusted to create an ideal listening
environment virtually as if the center, surround,
and subwoofer speakers were at their ideal
locations respectively.
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