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DSP-AX861SE
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HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS MINOLTA 0069 RCA 0062, 0069, 0087, SYLVANIA 0027, 0062, 0108,
0069 MITSUBISHI 0068, 0070, 0094, 0267, 0834, 1062, 0070, 1808
HYPSON 0099 0108, 0834 1087 SYMPHONIC 0027
ITT 0068, 0131, 0267 MOTOROLA 0062, 0075 RADIOSHACK 0027 TMK 0267
ITV 0064, 0305 MULTITECH 0027, 0099 RADIOLA 0108 TANDY 0027, 0131
IMPERIAL 0027 MURPHY 0027 RADIX 0064 TASHIKO 0027, 0064
INTERFUNK 0108 MYRYAD 0108 RANDEX 0064 T
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Caution: Read this before operating your unit. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. in the standby mode, and then disconnect the AC power plug from the AC wall outlet. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, 19 The batter
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BASIC ADDITIONAL ADVANCED English OPERATION INFORMATION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREPARATION OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION Notice ....................................................................... 2 Advanced sound configurations...........................53 Features ................................................................... 3 Changing sound field parameter settings................. 53 Selecting decoders ................................................... 58 Supp
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NOTICE Notice About this manual y indicates a tip for your operation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Some operations can be performed by using either the “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote of Dolby Laboratories. control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. This manual is printed pri
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English INTRODUCTION Features Features Built-in 7-channel power amplifier HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ◆ Minimum RMS output power ◆ HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or high-definition (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ) video (includes 1080p video signal transmission) as well as Front: 105 W + 105 W multi-channel digital audio based on HDMI version 1.2a Center: 105 W ◆ Analog video to HDMI digital video up-conversion Surround: 105 W + 105 W (composite video ↔ S-video ↔ comp
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GETTING STARTED Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Notes Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: – the operation range of the remote control decreases. – the transmit indicator ( X) does not flash or its light becomes 2 dim. Do not use an old battery together with a new one. 1 Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and 3 manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batter
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right speaker Preparation: Check the items Video monitor Subwoofer Front left The following items are not included in the package of this Surround right speaker speaker unit. ❏ Speakers ❏ Front speakers .................................... 2 ❏ Center speaker ................................... 1 ❏ Surround speakers ....................
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Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel unit. (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers and center speaker AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT FRONT(6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER GND L R DOCK PHONO CD IN MD/ OUT DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT IN VCR OUT SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK SUBWOOFER (PLAY) CD-R (REC) TUNER DVD DTV/CBL A B DIGITAL OUTPUT VIDEO OPTICAL
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player 2 Connect the video cable to the composite video output jack of your DVD player and and other components DVD VIDEO jack of this unit. AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT AV amplifier FRONT(6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER L GND DOCK R PHONO CD IN MD/ OUT DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT IN VCR OUT SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK SUBWOOFER (PLAY) CD-R (REC) TUNER DVD DTV/CBL A B DIGITAL OUTPUT VIDEO OPTICAL DVD IN1 MD/CD-R 1 DV
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Quick start guide ■ For further connections 4 Connect the power plug of this unit and other Using the other kind of speaker components into the AC wall outlet. combinations y ☞ P. 12 This unit is equipped with AC OUTLET for the power Connecting a video monitor via various supply of the other components. See page 24 for details. ways of the connection ☞ P. 18 Connecting a DVD player via various ways of the connection ☞ P. 19 Connecting a DVD recorder or a digital video recorde
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English INTRODUCTION Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and 4 4 Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume. press SCENE 1 button Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 25). 4 ohm speakers can be also used as the front speakers (see page 90). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Note 3 2 Press SCENE1 button. When you change the input source or sound field program, “DVD MOVIE VIEW
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Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... What do you want to do with this 1 Press STANDBY/ON to set this unit to the unit? standby mode. ■ Customizing the SCENE templates Using various SCENE templates ☞ P. 33 Creating your original SCENE templates ☞ P. 36 ■ Using various input sources Basic controls of this unit ☞ P. 37 Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 50 ■ Using various sound features This unit is set to the standby mode and consumes a small Using various sound field
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English PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connections Rear panel DOCK terminal AUDIO jacks MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT jacks jacks Connect a Yamaha iPod Connect the analog audio Connect external Connect the input source universal dock cable plugs. amplifiers and an active (sold separately). component equipped with subwoofer. ☞ P. 18-21 the multi-channel output ☞ P. 23 ☞ P. 22 jacks. ☞ P. 22 AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT FRONT(6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER L GND R DOCK PHONO CD IN MD/ OUT DVD DTV/CBL IN
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Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi- channel audio sources. PL PR C FL FR PR FR PL SW 30˚ SR FL SBR C SBL SL SR SL 60˚ 80˚ SR SL SBL SBR 1.8 m (6 ft) 30 cm (12 in) or more Front left and right speakers (FL and FR) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker
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English PREPARATION Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 25). Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. If the speaker wi
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Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers insulation from the end of each speaker to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high cable and then twist the exposed wires of the pass filter) crossovers. cable together to prevent short circuits. This unit allows you to make bi-amplification connections to one speaker system. Check if your speakers sup
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English PREPARATION Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITAL VIDEO S VIDEO Y PB PR L R COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) (Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red) S O V Y PB PR L R C Left and right Coaxial Optical Composite S-video Component analog audio digital audio digital video cable cable plug video cable cable plugs cable plug audio cable plug plugs plug ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks This u
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Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit ■ HDMI jack and cable plug Compatible Audio signal Audio signal HDMI HDMI types formats components HDMI cable plug 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, CD, DVD-Video, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear 8ch, 32-192 kHz, DVD-Audio, etc. y PCM 16/20/24 bit We recommend that you use an HDMI cable shorter than 5 DSD 2/5.1ch, SACD, etc. meters (16 feet) with the HDMI logo printed on it. 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit Use a conversio
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English PREPARATION Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow ■ Video signal flow Input Output Input Output HDMI HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO Digital output Through Analog output Video conversion ON (see page 74) Notes Notes 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and When the analog video signals are input at the COMPONENT DTS signals input at the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack can be VIDEO, S VIDEO
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Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, y You can choose to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO of this unit. Use the “SUPPORT AUDIO” parameter in “SOUND MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. MENU” to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals (see page 69). Make sure that this uni
