Onkyo HTS590 Owner Manual

Onkyo HTS590 - 5.1 Channel Component Home Theater Audio System Manual

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  • Onkyo HTS590 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. 5.1ch Home Theater System HT-S590 AV Receiver (HT-R340) Front Speakers (SKF-340F L/R) Center Speaker (SKC-340C) Surround Speakers (SKM-340S L/R) Subwoofer (SKW-340) Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 19 Turning On & First Time
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near
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    Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in such a model, gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes • If you need to used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
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    described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Memory Backup The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to
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    Theater Systems, Inc. *3. OptiResponse, and OR-EQ are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Speaker Precautions 4 Features 5 Package Contents 6 Before Using the AV receiver 7 Front & Rear Panels 8 Speaker Setup 50 Troubleshooting 55 If
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    sure you have the following items: HT-R340 HT-R340 Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) (American type shown) Indoor FM antenna (Connector type varies from country to country.) HTP-340 Front speakers (SKF-340F L/R) Center speaker (SKC-340C) Surround speakers (SKM-340S) Subwoofer (SKW-340) AM
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    'FCSVBSZ 1. Before Using the AV receiver Setting the Voltage Selector (on some models) Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area
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    CPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American and Asian Models 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9JK L STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TP button, and it's used with RDS (Radio Data System). See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 40.
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    stereo headphones for private listening. O SPEAKERS A & B buttons (36) These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or Manual Tuning is selected. RDS (European model only) (40): This indicator lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System
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    speaker set B. G FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SUBWOOFER SPEAKER These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A. H VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models) This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems can only be used with Onkyo components. J CD IN These
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    or bracket. See page 21 for mounting instructions. Note: Use commercially available machine screws to attach the speaker to a speaker mount or bracket. North American models require 1/4-inch screws. Other models require M5 (5 mm) screws. Caution: The front grilles are not designed to be removed so
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    . ■ DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo DVD DVD player and CD/MD/CDR/HDD C D player/recorder. MD CDR HDD 1 Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by that mode to control the component. RECEIVER mode: see right column DVD
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    OR-EQ button (43) This button is used to turn on the OptiResponse Equalizer, which optimizes performance when the HT-R340 is used with the speakers included in the HTP-340 Home Theater Speaker Package. When the OptiResponse Equalizer is on, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music even at
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 C D To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 ✽ 5 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued MD, & CDR Mode To select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE * You must change the Input Display (see page 35). To set the remote controller to MD or CDR mode,
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued HDD Mode To select your HDD component as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE or 3 V3 * You must change the Input Display (see page 35). To set the remote controller to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE
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    Remote Controller-Continued TAPE Mode To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via . To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. For twin
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    AB A B Output Set A: 2.1 channels Set B: 2 channels Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels No sound Speaker Set A: Main Room Front left and right speakers (SKF-340F L/R) These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be
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    AV receiver. • Don't connect one speaker to several terminals. Connecting Speaker The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker terminal Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround
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    speaker. To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that's securely screwed into the wall. Front speaker (SKF-340F) Surround speaker ) Caution: A mounting screw's ability to support a speaker depends on how well it's anchored to
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    position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor
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    . ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter It's best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can
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    Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don't connect interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Right! Wrong! AV Cables & Jacks Video Component video does not support SCART plugs. 24
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    Audio Speakers (see page 20 for connection information) TV, projector, etc. Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video components, such as a
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    IN VIDEO jack. And connect the AV receiver's MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack to your TV. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. HT-R340 BA B A B Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player 26 : Signal Flow
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    audio out L/R jacks to the AV receiver's DVD IN FRONT L/R jacks will allow you to record audio from your DVD , connect them to the AV receiver's DVD IN FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks. Use a OUT L R AUDIO OUT L R FRONT L R SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER Multichannel Connection :
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    output jacks to the AV receiver's VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. Antenna input (e.g., RF IN) HT-R340 B A C Coaxial feed B A Coaxial feed from TV antenna or set-top box a C Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT 28
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    to your VCR's video input jack. Step 2: Audio Connection a Connect the AV receiver's VIDEO 1 OUT L/R jacks to your VCR's audio input jacks. HT-R340 : Signal Flow A VIDEO IN L AUDIO a IN VCR, DVD recorder R Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Video Connection
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    the same as optical ones. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. Antenna input (e.g., RF IN) : Signal Flow HT-R340 B A C Coaxial feed b c B A Coaxial feed from TV antenna C a Antenna input (e.g., RF IN) Antenna output (e.g., RF OUT) OPTICAL COAXIAL Y PB PR
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    phono preamp ■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesn't have a phono preamp built-in. HT-R340 ■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving
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    Component (Audio Only) As of this printing, the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock is the only HDD-compatible component available HDD (see page 35). • Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock's instruction manual. To TV directly HT-R340 : Signal Flow Connect one or the other Connecting a Cassette, CDR
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    manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components. REMOTE CONTROL e.g., CD player e.g., DVD player IN L R CD FRONT L R DVD R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connecting
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    Sources" on page 35. COAXIAL OPTICAL ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, OUT IN or next generation HDD-compatible is not produced by a speaker, or it's produced by a speaker other than that shown on the display, you may have wired the speakers incorrectly and you should
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    signals. Please refer to the digital sources' manual. 1 Press the input selector button for Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD on the AV receiver. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE
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    Speaker Set A → Speaker Set A&B → Speaker Set B → Off. The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off. Indicators Note that when speaker set B is turned on, speaker VOL] button. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for
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    figuration settings on page 52 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those settings. Displaying Source Information RECEIVER DISPLAY ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER
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    Tuner Listening to the Radio TUNING MODE TUNING STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Note: • You can also use the
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    /TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP CLEAR DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD MASTER VOLUME Deleting Presets 2 STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN
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    indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting
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    • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no RT information is available. Finding Stations by Type (PTY) 2 3-5 STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH + STEREO LISTENING MODE DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE RETURN SETUP
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    the [DIMMER] button on the AV receiver (not European models). Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust the bass or treble for speaker set A's front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected. 1 AV receiver TONE Press the AV receiver's [TONE] button repeatedly to select either
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    is being displayed, you'll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. Using the OptiResponse Equalizer When using the HT-R340 with the speakers included in the HTP-340 Home Theater Speaker Package, by turning on the OptiResponse equalizer, you can enjoy a powerful sound with movies or music. Remote
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    TONE CH SEL LEVEL- LEVEL+ PLAY MODE DISPLAY OR-EQ L NIGHT CINE FLTR CH SEL LEVEL - + RC-646S Adjusting Speaker Levels You can adjust the level of each speaker in speaker set A while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources. Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that
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    The listening modes cannot be selected while speaker set A is off. STEREO STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE ✔ ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music Dolby D ✔ ✔ DTS ✔ ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged Original Studio-Mix ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DSP TV Logic All
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    home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. This illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode. Front left Center Front CDs. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs
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    up one menu level to "Audio Adjust," press the [RETURN] button. Using the Audio Adjust Functions Some functions are not available with all speaker configurations. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button
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    front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. On: Panorama function on. Off: Panorama function off (default). ■ Dimension unavailable if no surround speakers are connected. When set to 0, the front left and right for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used
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    the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for the "front speakers," then press the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker. Repeat step 5 for all speakers. Note: Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Configuration (page 52) cannot be selected. Press the [SETUP] button
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    "3. Level Cal," and then press the [ENTER] button. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker. 3 Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone suffi- ciently. While each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display, as shown. 5 Repeat step 4 so that
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    and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small or Large. Small: Select if the front speakers are small. Large: Select if the front speakers are large. Note: • If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is set to No, this setting is fixed at Large and does not appear. Use the
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    diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency. Speaker cone diameter Crossover up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer.
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    the display indicators for each supported digital signal format. Format following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS: • If , try setting the format to DTS. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES TUNING / PRESET STANDBY ENTER TONE MULTl CH
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    correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 20) • Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. • Check the volume. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment (page 36). • If the
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     8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Troubleshooting-Continued • On the AV receiver, the subwoofer setting in the speaker configuration is set to remote control- ler mode (page 12). • If you've connected an -capable Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/
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    )54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Troubleshooting-Continued Recording Can't record? • On your recorder, the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
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    Ratio Speaker Impedance 180 W + 180 W (3Ω, Front) 140 W + 140 W (4Ω, Front) 95 W + 95 W (8Ω, Front) 0.9% (Power Rated) 60 (Front, 1kHz 300 µV 40 dB 0.7% General Power Supply Power Consumption Stand-by Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australian
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    -Continued 5.1ch Home Theater Speaker Package ■ Passive Subwoofer (SKW-340) Type: Bass-reflex type Passive Subwoofer Impedance: 6 Ω Maximum input power: 125 W Output sound pressure level: 85 dB/m/w Frequency response: 30 Hz-150 Hz Cabinet capacity: Dimensions (W × H × D): 1.1 cubic feet
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    EUROPE UK Office Suite 1, Gregories Court, Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1HQ UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428
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E
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5.1ch Home Theater System
HT-S590
AV Receiver (HT-R340)
Front Speakers (SKF-340F L/R)
Center Speaker (SKC-340C)
Surround Speakers (SKM-340S L/R)
Subwoofer (SKW-340)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 5.1ch Home
Theater System. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new 5.1ch Home Theater Sys-
tem.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connection
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19
Turning On & First Time Setup
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34
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components
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36
Using the Tuner
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38
Enjoying the Listening Modes
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46
Advanced Operation
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48
Troubleshooting
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55
Speciļ¬cations
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58
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