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Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards........................ 2
AV Receiver
Precautions ....................................... 3
Features............................................. 4
Supplied accessories......................... 4
Before operating this unit ................. 5
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Preparation
Audio equipment connections .......... 6
Video equipment connections .......... 7
Connecting other devices ................. 8
Connecting speakers....................... 10
Inst
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT su
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FIGURE 1: 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, ANTENNA electric shock, or other hazards. LEAD IN WIRE 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or
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Features Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. n 55 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELS INTO 8 OHMS, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rating) 75 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELS INTO 6 OHMS, 1 kHz, DIN (European models, DIN) 100 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELS INTO 6 OHMS, 1 kHz, EIAJ (Asian models,EIAJ) AM loop antenna · 1 FM indoor antenna · 1 n WIDE RANGE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOG
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Before operating this unit Setting the AM tuning step frequency (Worldwide models only) AM FREQUENCY STEP 10kHz Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM 9kHz band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM band tun- ing step frequency in your area. U.S.A. and Canada : 10 kHz COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL SUB CENTER R L ANTENNA 21 WOOFER PRE OUT Other areas : 9 kHz DIGITAL INPUT R L (REC) AM OUT R L R L TAPE MONI- FRONT ( ) TOR REMOTE CONTROL
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Audio equipment connections Audio connection cable • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right L (Left) L channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. • Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con- nections. R (Right) R • This receiver is designed for use with turntables using moving magnet cartridges. • Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection can result in noi
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Video equipment connections Audio connection cable • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right L (Left) L channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. • A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection. • Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con- R (Right) R nections. Video connection cable V (Video) V Digital audio connections This receiver has a powerful digital signal processor for use with
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Connecting other devices Audio connection cable • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right L (Left) L channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. • A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection. • Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con- R (Right) R nections. Video connection cable V (Video) V Monaural audio cable (mono) Decoder with 5.1 channel output You may connect the 5.1 channel outp
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Connecting other devices AC outlet connection You can connect the power cord from another COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL CENTER R L ANTENNA SUB 21 audio device to the rear of this receiver. WOOFER PRE OUT DIGITAL INPUT R L (REC) AM OUT R L R L TAPE MONI- FRONT Since the AC outlets on the unit are a TOR (PLAY) OUT REMOTE CONTROL I N RL SURROUND A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKERS DVD I N AC OUTLETS FM AC120V 60Hz 75 SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. SWITCHED type outlet, you can use the VIDEO 1 I N GND SUB CEN
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Connecting speakers • If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker. • Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals to connect a second pair of front speakers. • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges are con- nected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. FRONT SPEAKERS: A or B: 6 ohms min./speake
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P U Front speaker Right Positioning speakers Positioning speakers Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in TV or Screen order to experience the best of Surround sound. Sub- Center Standard speaker placement woofer
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Making antenna connections Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (Worldwide models) Outdoor Indoor Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire: antenna antenna Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver. 300 ohms ribbon wire Connecting the coaxial cable: 1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover. 2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C. 3.
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Making antenna connections Connecting the included antennas U.S. and Canadian Other models models Connecting the FM indoor antenna: The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is ANTENNA received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the posi- tion that will cause the least amount of distortion. If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor AM antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is reco
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P U SUR MULTI-CH POWER MODE SLEEP DIMMER INPUT INPUT SELECTOR DVD TAPE TUNER PHONO C D VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 PRESET TUNER C D DVD DISC TAPE CH SEL TEST TONE LEVEL VOLUME MUTING REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-427S STANDBY/ON PRESET MASTER VOLUME Speaker setup PARAMETER SELECTOR/ PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons Use these buttons to set the speaker parameters, such as the type and distance. LEVEL ¹/ buttons Use these buttons to adjust the level of each speaker. CH SEL button Use this button to select a speaker. TE
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Speaker setup 4. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR¨ button to display the center speaker size parameter, and press the PARAME- 4 TER CONTROLLER Ã/¨ buttons to select “LARGE”, “SMALL” and “NONE.” Note: or If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speakers, you can PARAMETER CONTROLLER select only “SMALL” or “NONE” for the center speaker. LARGE: When a large speaker is used as the center speaker. SMALL: When a small speaker is used as the center speaker. PARAMETER SELECTOR or NONE: A center speaker is
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Speaker setup 9. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR¨ button to display the LFE LEVEL parameter, and press the PARAMETER 9 CONTROLLER Ã/¨ buttons to set the value. You can set the LFE LEVEL parameter for the Dolby digital or DTS playback. or PARAMETER CONTROLLER In general, leave this parameter to 0dB. Pressing the PARAMETER CONTROLLER Ã/¨ buttons repeatedly toggles the values. Display the desired value. With the Dolby digital sound, the parameter value changes as PARAMETER SELECTOR or shown on the lef
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P U POWER SUR MULTI-CH SLEEP DIMMER MODE INPUT INPUT SELECTOR DVD TAPE TUNER PHONO C D VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 PRESET TUNER C D DVD DISC TAPE CH SEL TEST TONE LEVEL VOLUME MUTING REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-427S STANDBY/ON PRESET MASTER VOLUME Selecting a sound source Follow the steps below to select a device to play the sound source. 2. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A DIMMER button 4. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. indicator is lit on the display. If it is not lit, Use this button to change These c
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P U Selecting a sound source When Multi channel input is selected as a source 1 SUR POWER MODE MULTI-CH INPUT SLEEP DIMMER Follow the steps below to adjust the level of each speaker if you INPUT SELECTOR DVD TAPE TUNER PHONO C D VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 PRESET TUNER have selected MULTI CH INPUT. C D DVD DISC MULTI-CH INPUT 1. Press MULTI CH INPUT button on the remote controller. TAPE CH SEL TEST TONE You cannot select any Surround mode. LEVEL VOLUME MUTING REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-427S 2. Press the CH SEL bu
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Selecting a sound source Switching between digital and analog inputs DVD Player Either a digital or analog device can be connected to the digital connector. Follow the steps below to select digital or analog TX-DS484 according to the type of the connected device. COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL 21 You can assign digital input to DVD, CD, VIDEO1-2, and TAPE. DIGITAL INPUT With the default setting, all inputs are assigned analog. Change this assignment, depending on the connected device or sound source. F
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P U SUR MULTI-CH POWER SLEEP DIMMER MODE INPUT INPUT SELECTOR DVD TAPE TUNER PHONO C D VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 PRESET TUNER C D DVD DISC TAPE CH SEL TEST TONE LEVEL VOLUME MUTING REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-427S STANDBY/ON PRESET MASTER VOLUME To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode 2. SURROUND MODE button LATE NIGHT button This button allows you to Use this button to play sound in Dolby VOLUME knob select a Surround mode. Digital mode (refer to page 22). Use this knob to adjust the volume level. 1. Input sel
