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Channel Direct Operation, External Amplifier Connection, Tuner Operation

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Operation 23 For true two-channel stereo operation, press the Surround Off button  or use the Surround /Channel Selector on the remote until STEREO appears briefly in the Information Display ¯ to use only the front left and right speakers. Note that the surround modes available will vary according to speaker selection. When NONE is selected, only Hall and Phantom modes may be used, as Pro Logic requires a center channel speaker. • The AVR5 is equipped with a memory system that permits a different surround mode to be used with each of the input sources. You may select the mode that is most appropriate to each source, such as Pro Logic for a VCR or DVD player connected to a Video input, Hall for the CD input and Surround Off for the Tuner. When you select an input again for a subsequent listening session the system will automatically change to your preferred surround mode for that input. • To check the current surround mode at any time, press either Surround/ Channel Selector . NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with surround information, it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of madefor-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may obtain a list of these programs and discs from the Dolby Laboratories web site at www.dolby.com When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3-Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo, but nonsurround programs, we suggest that you try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes. 6-Channel Direct Operation The AVR5 is a digital-ready receiver, which means that it is equipped for use with optional, external digital audio decoders. This enables the AVR5 to serve you well into the future, through connecting to a decoder for formats such as Dolby Digital or DTS. You may also use these inputs for direct connection to DVD players or digital television sets that have built-in decoding for Dolby Digital. When one of these products is used, no external adapter or decoder is needed. For 6-channel direct operation, connect the outputs of the decoder or other devices with decoded digital outputs to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs ° on the rear panel. To listen to the 6-channel source, press the 6-Channel Direct Selector @ © on the front panel or remote. NOTE: Since the 6-channel input is a discrete source, the Surround mode selectors do not function when a 6-channel direct input is used. In addition, the record outputs may not be used when a 6-channel source is playing. External Amplifier Connection The AVR5 may be connected to optional, external amplifiers for applications when higher power output is desired. These outputs may also be used to send the same source being listened to through the AVR5's built-in amplifier to a second location. To connect an external amplifier, simply connect the Preamp Outputs ¢ on the rear panel to the inputs of an optional, external power amplifier. No special adjustments are required when an external power amplifier is in use. All volume and output adjustments are made using the standard controls. Tuner Operation The AVR5's tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory. Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM button # ƒ to select the tuner as an input. 2. Press the AM/FM button # ƒ again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. 3. To select stations press, and briefly hold, the Tuning button $ ß and the tuner will search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal. To tune to the next station, press the button again. Tap the Tuning button $ ß to advance one frequency increment at a time, or press and hold it to locate a specific station. When the TUNED indicator illuminates, the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity.

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Operation
For true two-channel stereo operation,
press the
Surround Off
button
or
use the
Surround/Channel Selector
on the remote until
STEREO
appears briefly in the
Information
Display
¯
to use only the front left and
right speakers.
Note that the surround modes available
will vary according to speaker selection.
When
NONE
is selected, only Hall and
Phantom modes may be used, as Pro
Logic requires a center channel speaker.
•
The AVR5 is equipped with a memory
system that permits a different surround
mode to be used with each of the input
sources. You may select the mode that is
most appropriate to each source, such as
Pro Logic for a VCR or DVD player con-
nected to a Video input, Hall for the CD
input and Surround Off for the Tuner.
When you select an input again for a
subsequent listening session the system
will automatically change to your pre-
ferred surround mode for that input.
•
To check the current surround mode
at any time, press either
Surround/
Channel Selector
.
NOTE:
Once a program has been
encoded with surround information, it
retains the surround matrix as long as
the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus,
movies with surround sound will carry
surround information when they are
broadcast via conventional TV stations,
cable, pay TV and satellite transmission.
In addition, a growing number of made-
for-television programs, sports broad-
casts, radio dramas and music CDs are
also recorded in surround sound. You
may obtain a list of these programs and
discs from the Dolby Laboratories web
site at www.dolby.com
When a program is not listed as carrying
intentional surround information, you
may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3-Stereo
modes often deliver enveloping surround
presentations through the use of the
natural information present in all stereo
recordings. However, for stereo, but non-
surround programs, we suggest that you
try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes.
6-Channel Direct Operation
The AVR5 is a digital-ready receiver,
which means that it is equipped for use
with optional, external digital audio
decoders. This enables the AVR5 to serve
you well into the future, through con-
necting to a decoder for formats such as
Dolby Digital or DTS.
You may also use these inputs for direct con-
nection to DVD players or digital television
sets that have built-in decoding for Dolby
Digital. When one of these products is used,
no external adapter or decoder is needed.
For 6-channel direct operation, connect
the outputs of the decoder or other
devices with decoded digital outputs to
the
6-Channel Direct Inputs
°
on
the rear panel.
To listen to the 6-channel source, press
the
6-Channel Direct Selector
@©
on the front panel or remote.
NOTE:
Since the 6-channel input is a
discrete source, the Surround mode selec-
tors do not function when a 6-channel
direct input is used. In addition, the
record outputs may not be used when a
6-channel source is playing.
External Amplifier Connection
The AVR5 may be connected to optional,
external amplifiers for applications when
higher power output is desired. These out-
puts may also be used to send the same
source being listened to through the AVR5’s
built-in amplifier to a second location.
To connect an external amplifier, simply
connect the
Preamp Outputs
¢
on the
rear panel to the inputs of an optional,
external power amplifier.
No special adjustments are required
when an external power amplifier is in
use. All volume and output adjustments
are made using the standard controls.
Tuner Operation
The AVR5’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,
FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations.
Stations may be tuned manually, or they
may be stored as favorite station presets
and recalled from a 30-position memory.
Station Selection
1. Press the
AM/FM
button
#ƒ
to
select the tuner as an input.
2. Press the
AM/FM
button
#ƒ
again
to switch between AM and FM so that the
desired frequency band is selected.
3. To select stations press, and briefly
hold, the
Tuning
button
$ß
and the
tuner will search for the next highest or
lowest frequency station that has an
acceptable signal. To tune to the next
station, press the button again. Tap the
Tuning
button
$ß
to advance one
frequency increment at a time, or press
and hold it to locate a specific station.
When the
TUNED
indicator illuminates,
the station is properly tuned and should
be heard with clarity.
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