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HW-C900
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Safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of CAUTION electric shock or personal injury. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING • To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose
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ENG IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and ope
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Safety information PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inches 3.9 inches 3.9 inches 3.9 inches Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the amplifier. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the
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ENG Features Digital AV Receiver DTS-HD (Master Audio, High Resolution) This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs digital (Digital Theater Systems - High Defi nition) signal processing to minimize signal distortion and loss. DTS-HD Audio provides the highest quality multi-channel sound possible. Dolby Pro Logic llx It delivers sound quality that matches the clear and vivid Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new technology that provides images of high-defi nition video. discrete 7.1 chann
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Contents 2 Safety Warnings SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Precautions 2 5 Accessories FEATURES 5 8 Front Panel DESCRIPTION 10 Rear Panel 12 Display 8 13 Insert Remote Control Batteries 13 Operation Range of the Remote Control 14 Tour of the Remote Control 16 Speaker Positioning CONNECTIONS 18 Connecting the Speakers 19 Connecting the Bi-Amp Speaker 16 20 Connecting the ZONE2 Speaker 22 Connecting External Devices/Your TV via HDMI 23 HDMI Function 24 Connecting to your TV
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ENG ● CONTENTS 37 Setup Menu Tree SETUP 41 Setting the Speaker Size 42 Connection setting for surround BACK 37 43 Setting the Speaker Listening Distance 44 Setting the Speaker Level 45 Setting the Test Tone 46 Setting Dolby Pro Logic Mode 46 Setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx 47 Setting Tone Control 47 Setting NEO:6 Mode 48 Setting EX/ES Mode 49 AV SYNC 49 MP3 Enhancer 49 Smart Volume 50 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setup 51 DRC Setup 51 DUAL MONO SetUp 52 HDMI Setup 53 Variable Set (Low Power Consum
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Description FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Used to select a source. INPUT SELECT CONTROL (FM BD/DVD SAT TV VCR CD AUX1 AUX2 7.1 MULTI CH IPOD AUDIO 1 IPOD VIDEO). AUDIO ASSIGN BUTTON Toggles to select an input mode for the selected source. 2 AUDIO EFFECT BUTTON Toggles to select a surround sound mode. 3 MULTI ZONE BUTTON Selects either ZONE2 or main unit. 4 SETUP BUTTON Displays the SETUP menu. 5 DISPLAY Displays the speaker/audio
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION Used to select the S.DIRECT mode. S.DIRECT BUTTON 11 (Output the original signal as it is without applying the sound fi eld effect or any other sound effect. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the volume level. 12 POWER Turns the receiver on/off. 13 PHONE JACK Used to connect a set of headphones. 14 AUX IN JACKS Auxiliary AV input terminals used to connect a camcorder, portable DVD player or gaming device. 15 ASC MIC JACK Used to connect the ASC MIC for setting up ASC (Auto Sound C
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Description REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 - HW-C900-XAA_0831.indd 10 - HW-C900-XAA_0831.indd 10 2 2010-08-31 6:21:37 010-08-31 6:21:37
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION OPTICAL IN JACKS (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Receives the digital optical audio signal. 1 COAXIAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Receives the digital coaxial audio signal. 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS Receives the component video signal. 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS Outputs the component video signal. 4 HDMI IN JACKS Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 5 HDMI OUT JACK Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 6 USB POR
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Description DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 SPEAKER INDICATORS Displays the connected speakers. 1 LISTENING MODE INDICATORS Displays the current listening mode. 2 TUNING INDICATORS Displays the status of the current radio broadcast. 3 AUDIO INPUT INDICATORS Displays the audio input signal type of the currently connected external audio source. 4 SPEAKER LEVEL INDICATOR Displays the speaker level. 5 RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATORS Displays the current radio frequency range. 6 MESSAGE DISPLAY Informs you of the s
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION INSERT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES * Batteries (AAA size) Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: M Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year. Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose the batteries to heat or a fl ame. OPERATION
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Description TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SELECT TV SOURCE POWER 16 1 MAIN/ 17 AMP/TV ZONE2 BD/DVD 2 18 12 3 19 3 4 6 5 NEO:6 SLEEP DIMMER 20 4 78 9 21 PROLOGIC AUDIO ASSIGN DSP 5 22 0 23 6 7 24 MUTE 8 25 TUNING 9 VOL / CH ASC 10 TUNER 26 SUB WOOFER MO/ST MEMORY 27 11 SETUP/MENU INFO 12 28 29 13 RETURN EXIT 30 14 BD/DVD SAT TV/AUX1 CD 15 MULTI CH VCR/AUX2 iPod 14 - HW-C900-XAA_0831.indd 14 - HW-C900-XAA_0831.indd 14 2 2010-08-31 6:21:40 010-08-31 6:21:40
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION 1 POWER BUTTON Turns the receiver on/off. Used to select the AMP/TV mode. - If you select the AMP mode, the button will fl ash orange. AMP/TV BUTTON 2 - If you select the TV mode, the button will fl ash green. NUMBER BUTTONS Used to select a TV channel. 3 NEO : 6 BUTTON Select the desired NEO:6 mode. 4 PROLOGIC BUTTON Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic audio mode. 5 SKIP BUTTONS Press to skip backwards or forwards on a connected DVD/BD player or iPod. 6 STOP/PLAY BUTTON Press to
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Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the AV receiver to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. SPEAKER POSITIONING There are two methods for positioning the speakers. When using Dolby Pro Logic IIz, place the Surround Back Speakers in the FHL, FHR position and connect them to SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT Jack. FHL FHR 6.6~9.8 feet (2~3m) 6.6~9.8 feet (2~3m) SL SR SL SR SBL SBR L,
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ENG ● CONNECTIONS Surround Speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position. If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other. Place them about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90cm) above your ears, facing slightly downward. Unlike the front and center speakers, the surround speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will not come from them all the time. SBL SBR Surround Back Speakers If you are using two rear center speakers, place them behind the list
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Connections CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS SURROUND (R) FRONT (R) SURROUND BACK (R) SURROUND BACK (L) SURROUND (L) FRONT (L) ACTIVE SUBWOOFER CENTER M If you want to use two active subwoofer speakers, connect both subwoofer speakers into the SUBWOOFER OUT terminals in the rear panel. When using Dolby Pro Logic IIz, connect the Surround Back Speakers (FHL, FHR) to SURROUND BACK/FRONT HEIGHT Jack. Connecting Speaker Wire 1. Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the bare part of th
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ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE Bi-AMP SPEAKER Connect the tweeter (high range) port and woofer (low range) to the front port and surround back speaker port respectively as appropriate. Then, you can use the bi-amplifi cation feature that supports enriched high range and base tones. 1. Connect the FRONT L connector (rear side of main unit) to the Tweeter port in the front left speaker. 2. Connect the FRONT R connector (rear side of main unit) to the Tweeter port in the front right speaker. 3.
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Connections ZONE 2 • In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room (Zone 2). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the Main Zone and Zone 2. You can also play back the separate sources in the Main Zone and Zone 2. • Use an RCA video cable to connect the AV receiver’s ZONE 2 Video OUT jacks to an Video input on your Zone 2 TV. M It is not possible to play the digital audio signals input from the HDMI, Coaxial or Optical connectors.
