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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components.......................................5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........10
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks............12
2: Connecting the antennas...................14
3: Connecting speakers .........................15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
5: Setting up the speakers .....................18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................21
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component.......................22
Listening to multi channel sound..........23
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................23
Storing FM stations automatically........24
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations........................25
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....26
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................27
About the indications in the display......28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............30
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............30
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................31
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................33
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 35
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 35
Adjusting the tone................................. 37
Advanced settings................................. 37
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 39
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 40
Selecting the speaker system................ 40
Recording ............................................. 41
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U306B
Before you use your remote.................. 42
Remote button description.................... 42
Changing the factory setting of an
input button .................................... 45
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 46
Troubleshooting.................................... 47
Specifications ....................................... 49
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 52
Index..................................................... 53
Table of Contents
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