4PreparationsSpecial featuresHow to use this manualBefore applying the powerTrue home theater soundThis receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring youmaximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround modeaccording to your equipment or the software you are going to play andenjoy! §Dolby DigitalThe DOLBY DIGITAL mode lets you enjoy full digital surround fromsoftware processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides upto 5.1 channels of independent digital audio for better sound quality andmore powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.Dolby PRO LOGIC IIDOLBY PRO LOGIC II, whilst totally compatible with its predecessorPRO LOGIC, provides greater advantages in surround sound. It allowsuser to enjoy the conventional stereo or Dolby Surround with a convinc-ing “5.1 like” presentation. PRO LOGIC II offers special features forcontrolling the overall spatial, dimensionality and frontal sound fieldimaging. PRO LOGIC II produces an impressive surround sound fromvideo software marked and three-dimensional spacefrom music CD. When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy theexperience of sheer STEREO surround sound.Dolby 3 StereoThis surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound fromvideo software marked .The 3 STEREO mode will redirect the Surround signal to the front left andright speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.DTSDTS (Digital Theater System) is a 5.1 channel digital audio format thatprovides five full-spectrum channels and one low-frequency (subwoofer)channel for unprecedented clarity, optimum channel separation and a(wide) dynamic range.In the DTS mode, the 5.1 channel digital input from a DTS CD, LD or DVDdisc (carrying the “DTS” marking) can be played in Digital Surround.Important:When a DTS disc is played on a CD, LD or DVD player, noise may beoutput from the analog output. It is recommended that you connect thedigital output of the player to the digital input of this unit.Multi channel music (SRS Circle Surround )SRS Circle surround enables you to listen to multi channel sound fromthe stereo source. We assume you have already enjoyed listening toDolby digital sound/DTS multi channel sound with your multi speakers.Now, this time try listening to the stereo source (ex. Audio CD) using yourmulti speakers. You may discover a new type of “stereo” sound throughSRS Circle Surround.DSP surround modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processor) used for this receiver incorporates avariety of high quality adjustable sound fields, like “ARENA”, “JAZZCLUB”, “THEATER”, “STADIUM” and “DISCO” . It is compatible withalmost any kind of program source.DVD 6-channel inputIf you own a DVD player equipped with 6-channel output, this receiverallows you to obtain the full surround sound impact of DVD sourcematerial featuring multi-channel encoding. Since the source signals aredigital and each channel is input independently, the resulting ambienceis far superior to what can be achieved with conventional surround soundsystems.CINEMA EQ.Cinema EQ. mode will produce a more dynamic sound quality in anyconditions. You can enjoy a more impressive sound effect when youswitch CINEMA EQ. ON during Dolby Digital and DTS playback.Universal IR (InfraRed) remote controlIn addition to the basic receiver, the remote control supplied with thisreceiver can also operate almost all of your remote controllable audio andvideo components. Just follow the simple setup procedure to register thecomponents you have connected.RDS (Radio Data System) tunerThe receiver is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several conve-nient tuning functions: RDS Auto Memory, to automatically preset up to 40RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name display, toshow you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to letyou tune stations by program type.PTY (Program Type) searchTune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.Memory back up functionPlease note that the following items will be deleted from the unit'smemory if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet forapproximately 2 days.• Power mode.• Input selector settings.• Device preset.• Picture output.• Speaker ON/OFF• Volume level.• BASS, TREBLE, INPUT level.• Subwoofer ON/OFF.• Dimmer level.• Monitor ON/OFF.• MD/TAPE settings.• 6ch/2ch input setting.• Listen mode setting.• Speaker settings.• Input mode setting.• Midnight mode setting.• Broadcast band.• Frequency setting.• Preset stations.• Tuning mode.• CINEMA EQ.• Source Direct.This manual is divided into four sections: Preparations, Operations, RemoteControl, and Additional Information.PreparationsShows you how to connect your audio and video components to thereceiver and prepare the surround processor.We will guide you to make setting up your system as easy as possible.However, since this receiver works with all of your audio and videocomponents, connecting the system can be fairly complex.OperationsShows you how to operate the various functions available from thereceiver.Remote ControlShows you how to operate other components using the remote control,as well as a detailed explanation of all remote control operations. Onceyou have registered your components with the proper setup codes, you’llbe able to operate both this receiver and your other AV components (TV,VCR, DVD player, CD player, etc.) using the remote control supplied withthis receiver.Additional InformationShows you additional information such as “In case of difficulty” (trouble-shooting) and “Specifications”.