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Our philosophy
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Features
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01 Before you start
Checking the supplied accessories
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Using the remote control
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Operating range of the remote control
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Recharging the remote control
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Setting up the remote control
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Calibrating the remote control screen
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Setting the clock
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Setting the button alert volume
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Setting the time-out setting
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Resetting the remote control
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Locking the remote control
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Restarting the remote control
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Replacing the lithium-ion batteries
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02 Connecting your equipment
Rear panel
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When making cable connections
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Connecting your TV
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Connecting a DVD player
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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs
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Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other
set-top box
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Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder
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Connecting other video sources
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Using the component video jacks
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About the video converter
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Connecting digital audio sources
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Connecting analog audio sources
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Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
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Installing your speaker system
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Connecting the speakers
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Placing the speakers
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Connecting antennas
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AM loop antenna
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FM wire antenna
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Connecting external antennas
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Plugging in the receiver
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About the supplied AC power cords
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03 Controls and displays
Front panel
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Display
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Remote control
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Basic remote control displays
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Remote control displays for the tuner
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Remote control displays for other components
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04 Getting started
Introduction to home theater
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Automatically setting up for surround sound
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Other problems when using the Auto Surround
Setup
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Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)
player
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Playing a source
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05 Listening to your system
About the listening modes
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Listening in surround sound
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Using the Advanced surround effects
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Using the Home THX modes
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Listening in stereo
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Listening with headphones
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Using the multichannel analog inputs
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Using the Stream Direct mode
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
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Selecting the input signal type
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Selecting USB and multichannel analog input
channels
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Listening to high-sampling formats
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Using the surround back channel
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Listening with virtual surround back speakers
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Creating a center speaker effect
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Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling
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Using Midnight and Loudness listening
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Using the tone control
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Switching the tone control on or off
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Adjusting the bass and treble
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Reducing noise during playback
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Listening to dual mono soundtracks
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06 Using the tuner
Changing the frequency step
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Finding a station
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Tuning directly to a station
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MPX mode
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Memorizing station presets
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Naming station presets
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Listening to memorized station presets
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