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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RD-6503
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
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Introduction READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO This symbol is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). presence of important operating and maintenance NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER (servicing) instructio
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CONTENTS Introduction • READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ................................................................................................................. 3 System Connections ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Front Panel Controls ...............................................................................................................................
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System Connections • Please be certain that this unit is unplugged from the AC outlet before making any connections. • Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio, video and speaker cords. • Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver. 1. CONNECTING ANTENNAS • Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you • A 75 Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further get the best reception of your favorite FM stations. imp
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2. CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS • The jacks of VIDEO 1 may also be connected to a DVD recorder or other digital video recording component. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the component to be connected. • The jacks of VIDEO 2 can also be connected to an additional video component such as a cable TV tuner, an LD player or satellite system. 3. CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS • The TAPE IN/OUT jacks can be connected to audio recording equipment such as a tape deck, an MD recorder, e
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4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL INs • Use these jacks to connect the corresponding analog outputs of 6 CH decoder or DVD player with 6 CH output for Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. (For details, see the operator's manual of the component to be connected.) 5. CONNECTING DIGITAL INs • The OPTICAL and the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTs of the components that are connected to CD and VIDEO 1 ~ VIDEO 2 of this unit can be connected to these DIGITAL INs. • A digital input should be connected to the components such as a CD pl
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6. CONNECTING SUBWOOFER PRE OUT • To emphasize the deep bass sounds, connect a powered subwoofer. 7. CONNECTING SPEAKERS • Be sure to connect speakers firmly and correctly according to the channel(left and right) and the polarity(+ and -). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connection is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. • For installing the speakers, refer to "Speaker placement" on page 9. • After insta
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Speaker placement Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings, etc. The typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are as follows : Front left and right speakers and center speaker • Place the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with TV or monitor screen as possible. • Place the center speaker between the front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front speakers. • Place each speake
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Front Panel Controls 1. POWER switch 11. HEADPHONE jack 21. MEMORY/ENTER button 2. POWER ON/STANDBY button 12. SPEAKER button/indicator 22. TUNING UP/DOWN (+/-) buttons 3. STANDBY indicator 13. REMOTE SENSOR 23. PRESET UP/DOWN (+/-) buttons 4. FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 14. SURROUND MODE button 24. FRONT AUX jack For details, see below. 15. STEREO button For details, see next page. 5. VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR button 16. DISPLAY button 25. USB connector 6. AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR button 17. DGITAL/ANALOG MODE
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FRONT AUX JACK • The FRONT AUX jack can be connected to additional audio components such as an MP3 player, etc. Note : • When connecting this jack to an MP3 player, etc., you should use the stereo mini cord, not a mono mini cord. USB CONNECTOR • This connector can be connected to a USB mass storage device directly to enjoy MP3 or WMA files stored on it through this receiver. (For details on the operation of USB device, refer to "PLAYING MUSIC FILES" on page 27.) Note : • After USB playba
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Remote Controls Note : • "VIDEO 3" button is not available for this receiver. 12 ENGLISH
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE • Use the remote control unit within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) and angles of up to 30 degrees aiming at the remote sensor. LOADING BATTERIES 1. Remove the cover. 2. Load two batteries ("AAA" size, 1.5 V) matching the polarity. • Remove the batteries when they are not used for a long time. • Do not use the rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd type). 13 ENGLISH
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Operations Note : Before operating this receiver, first set this unit as desired for optimum performance, doing the system setup procedures. (For details, refer to "System Setup" on page 33.) LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE Before operation • Enter the standby mode. 3. Select the desired input source. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. This means that the receiver is not disconnected from the AC mains and a small amount of current is retained to support the operation readiness. • To switch the p
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When CD, VIDEO 1~ 2 is selected as an input source 4. Select the digital or the analog input connected as 7. To mute the sound. desired. or • Each time this button is pressed, the corresponding input is selected as follows: • “MUTE” will flicker. • To resume the previous sound level, press it again. o(ptical) c(oaxial)1 c(oaxial) 2 A(nalog) Notes : • When AUX, F AUX, TAPE, BT IN, EXT IN, USB IN or tuner is selected as an input source, the digital input cannot be 8. To listen with the head
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When the TONE is set to ON to adjust the tone Adjusting the tone (bass and treble) (bass and treble). 9. Enter the tone mode. 11. Press the CURSOR UP( )/DOWN( ) buttons to select the desired tone. • Each time these buttons are pressed, the tone is selected as follows : BASS TRBL (treble) TONE ON • The tone mode is displayed for several seconds. 12. Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to adjust the selected tone as desired. 10. Press the CURSOR LEFT( )/RIGHT( ) buttons to
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SURROUND SOUND • This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal Home Theater. Surround modes • The following modes apply conventional 2-channel DTS Digital Surround signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to DTS Digital Surround(also called simply DTS) is a multi- high performance Digital Signal Processor to recreate channel digital signal format which can handle higher data
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ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Notes: • Before surround playback, first perform the speaker setup procedure, etc. on the SETUP menu for optimum performance. (For details, refer to "SETTING THE SPEAKER SETUP" on page 38.) • When the EXTERNAL IN is selected as an input source, the surround modes cannot be selected. When CD or VIDEO 1 ~ 2 is selected as an input source Select the auto surround mode or the manual surround mode depending on how to select a surround mode. • Each time this button is pressed
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Listening in Virtual Surround Headphone mode • The Virtual Surround Headphone mode simulates 5.1 channel surround, which allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound through 2 channel hedphones, just like listening from 5.1 channel speakers. Notes : • Only when the SPEAKER button is set to off, the Virtual Surround Headphone mode can be selected. • When listening to music files from the USB mass storage device, the Virtual Speaker Headphone mode cannot be selected. • Select the Virtual Surr
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continued When selecting the "PANO (Panorama)" mode This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. Select "OFF" or "ON"(default value: OFF). When selecting the "C. WIDTH (Center width)" control This adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker, only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image, or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. The control can be set in 8 st
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Adjusting the current channel level • After adjusting each channel level with test tone, adjust the channel levels either according to the program sources or to suit your tastes. • You can adjust the current channel levels as desired. These adjusted levels are just memorized into user’s memory ("CAL"), not into preset memory("REF 1", "REF 2"). 1. Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button. or • Then the memory mode ("REF 1", etc.) is displayed for several seconds. • When the memory mode or channel level dis
