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DSP-AX863SE
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MARTA 0064 PATHE MARCONI 0068 SAMPO 0064, 0075 0075
MATSUI 0375, 0379 PENNEY 0062, 0064, 0069, SAMSUNG 0072, 0267, 0459 TEKNIKA 0027, 0062, 0064
MATSUSHITA 0267, 1062, 1264 SANKY 0066, 0075 TELEAVIA 0068
0062 PENTAX 0069 SANSUI 0027, 0068, 0094, TELEFUNKEN 0068, 0347
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Caution: Read this before operating your unit. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 19 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. sunshine, fire or like. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean 20 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, v
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BASIC ADDITIONAL ADVANCED English OPERATION INFORMATION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREPARATION OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION Features ................................................................... 2 Advanced sound configurations...........................56 Supplied accessories .................................................. 2 Changing sound field parameter settings................. 56 Notice ....................................................................... 3 Sele
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FEATURES Features Built-in 7-channel power amplifier HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ◆ Minimum RMS output power ◆ HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω) high-definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio Front: 105 W + 105 W based on HDMI version 1.3a (HDMI is licensed by HDMI Center: 105 W Licensing LLC.) Surround: 105 W + 105 W – Automatic audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Surround back: 105 W + 105 W information capabilit
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English INTRODUCTION Notice Notice About this manual y indicates a tip for your operation. Some operations can be performed by using either the Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the of Dolby Laboratories. remote control is given in parentheses. This m
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GETTING STARTED Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control 2 1 3 1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off. 2 Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. Notes Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: – the operation range of the remote control decreases. – the transmit indicator (
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. See pages 11 to 15 for details of the speaker placement. Front right speaker Preparation: Check the items Video monitor Subwoofer Front left Prepare the following items. Surround right speaker speaker ❏ Speakers ❏ Front speakers ................................... x 2 ❏ Center speaker .................................. x 1 ❏ Surround speakers
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Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel Step 1: Set up your speakers (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers and center speaker Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1 jack Loosen Insert Tighten AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEO FRONT (8CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER VIDEO L GND R IN MD/ OUT IN OUT IN OUT SUB 1 2 S VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT PHONO CD (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DVD DTV/CBL DVR VCR SB (8CH) SURROUND WOOF
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide y When you connect a component that has only a SCART Step 2: Connect your DVD player jack, use an appropriate converter. The connection and other components between a converter and this unit depends on signals that are available on the converter. For details, refer to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack instructions of your converter. This unit cannot transmit RGB signals. DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jack DVD VIDEO jack AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEO
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Quick start guide ■ About SCENE function Step 3: Press SCENE 1 button Just by pressing one SCENE button, you can turn on this unit and recall your favorite input source and sound field program according to the SCENE template that has been Check the type of the connected speakers. assigned to the SCENE button. The SCENE templates are If the speakers are 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to built combinations of input sources and sound field “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 27). 4 ohm
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... What do you want to do with this Press CSTANDBY/ON to set this unit to the unit? standby mode. ■ Customizing the SCENE templates Using various SCENE templates ☞ P. 36 Creating your original SCENE templates ☞ P. 39 ■ Using various input sources Basic controls of this unit ☞ P. 41 Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 52 Using the Bluetooth components ☞ P. 54 ■ Using various sound features Using various sound f
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CONNECTIONS Connections Rear panel 12 345 AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEO VIDEO FRONT (6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER L GND R S VIDEO 12 IN MD/ OUT IN OUT IN OUT SUB IN OUT IN OUT MONITOR PHONO CD (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DVD DTV/CBL DVR VCR SB (8CH) SURROUND WOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK SUBWOOFER DVD DTV/CBL DVR VCR OUT HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL A B PR PB Y PR PB Y MD/CD-R MD/CD-R DVD DTV/CBL CD DVD 1 2 3 DVD DTV/CBL DVR 4 5 6 OUT IN1 IN2 IN3 DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT T
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English PREPARATION Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 14 for connection information. y We recommend that you al
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Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker layout ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout See page 14 for connection information. See page 14 for connection information. y y We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 13 for details. page 13 for details. FR FR SW SW FL SR FL C C SR SL SW SW SB SL C Speaker indications S
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English PREPARATION Connections ■ Using presence speakers The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front and surround back speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 47). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the presence speakers (see page 57). To use the presence speakers, connect the speakers to the EXTRA SP terminal (see page 14) and set “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” to “PRESENCE” (see pages 32 and 68). 0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft) 0
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Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. If the speaker wi
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English PREPARATION Connections ■ For the 6.1-channel speaker setting Center speaker EXTRA SP terminals (see page 14) (optional) AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT FRONT (8CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER N MD/ OUT SUB 12 IN OUT IN OUT LAY) CD-R (REC) DVD DTV/CBL DVR VCR SB (8CH) SURROUND WOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK SUBWOOFER HDMI Subwoofers D/CD-R DVD DTV/CBL CD DVD 2 3 4 5 6 DVD DTV/CBL DVR OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL IN1 IN2 IN3 DIGITAL INPUT SPEAKERS FRONT B/ZONE B/ PRESENCE FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND
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Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution 1 Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers from the end of each speaker cable and then to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high twist the exposed wires of the cable together pass filter) crossovers. to prevent short circuits. This unit allows you to make bi-amplification connections to one speaker system. Check if your speakers support bi-
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English PREPARATION Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Connect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITAL VIDEO S VIDEO PR PB Y L R COAXIAL OPTICAL (Yellow) (Red) (Blue) (Green) (White) (Red) (Orange) S O V PR PB Y R L C Left and right Coaxial Optical Composite S-video Component analog audio digital audio digital video cabl
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Connections Information on HDMI™ Video signals ■ HDMI signal compatibility This unit is compatible with the video signals of the Audio signals following resolutions: Audio signal Audio signal Compatible Video signal format types formats media – 480i/60 Hz 2ch Linear 2ch, 32-192 kHz, CD, DVD-Video, – 576i/50 Hz PCM 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, etc. – 480p/60 Hz – 576p/50 Hz Multi-ch 8ch, 32-192 kHz, DVD-Audio, Blu- – 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz Linear PCM 16/20/24 bit ray Disc, HD DVD, etc. – 1080i/60 Hz, 5
