Owner’s Manual
Table Of Contents
- CONTENTS
- BEFORE USING THE UNIT
- FEATURES
- PREPARATIONS
- Connecting speakers
- Connecting a TV
- Connecting playback devices
- Connecting the FM/AM antennas
- Preparing for connecting to a network
- Plugging in the power cable
- Selecting the on-screen menu language
- Configuring the necessary speaker settings
- Setting MusicCast
- ENJOYING SOUND
- Enjoying sound field effects
- Select your favorite sound mode
- Enjoying 3D sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)
- Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content
- Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)
- Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
- Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
- Enjoying unprocessed playback
- Enjoying enhanced bass sound
- Enjoying enhanced compressed music
- Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™
- Enjoying music in multiple rooms
- Enjoying sound field effects
- PLAYBACK
- Basic playback procedure
- Listening to FM/AM radio
- Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device
- Playing back music with AirPlay
- Playing back music stored on a USB storage device
- Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)
- Listening to Internet radio
- Listening to music streaming services
- Useful playback functions
- Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)
- Basic operation of the Option menu
- Option menu items
- Switching the input source
- Adjusting the tone of the audio output
- Configuring DSP/Surround
- Correcting volume differences during playback
- Enabling Lipsync adjustment
- Checking information about the video/audio signals
- Combining audio of another input source with video of the current input source
- Selecting a video source to be output with the selected audio source
- Switching between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception
- Setting presets for radio stations
- Receiving traffic information automatically
- Configuring the shuffle setting
- Configuring the repeat setting
- Enabling volume control via AirPlay
- Adding an Internet radio station to the “Favorites” folder
- Removing an Internet radio station from the “Favorites” folder
- CONFIGURATIONS
- Configuring various functions (Setup menu)
- Configuring the speaker settings
- Setting your speaker system
- Setting the use of a subwoofer
- Setting the size of the front speakers
- Setting the use of a center speaker and its size
- Setting the use of surround speakers and their size
- Setting the use of surround back speakers and their size
- Setting the use of presence speakers and their size
- Setting the layout of the presence speakers
- Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components
- Setting the phase of the subwoofer
- Setting the use of Extra Bass
- Setting the use of Virtual CINEMA FRONT
- Setting the distance between each speaker and the listening position
- Adjusting the volume of each speaker
- Setting the equalizer
- Outputting test tones
- Configuring the HDMI settings
- Setting the use of HDMI Control
- Setting the output of HDMI audio from the TV speaker
- Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through
- Setting the use of 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal
- Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks
- Setting the audio jack used for TV audio input
- Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV
- Setting the use of ARC
- Setting the use of SCENE link playback
- Configuring the sound settings
- Setting the use of Center Spread
- Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field
- Setting the use of Monaural Mix
- Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync function
- Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function
- Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound
- Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound during DTS:X™ playback
- Adjusting the perceived height of dialogue sound
- Setting the scale of the volume display
- Setting the dynamic range adjustment method
- Setting the limit value of the volume
- Setting the initial volume for when the unit is turned on
- Adjusting the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A
- Configuring the power supply settings
- Configuring the function settings
- Automatically changing the input source names displayed on the front display
- Manually changing the input source names displayed on the front display
- Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key
- Adjusting the brightness of the front display
- Preventing accidental changes to the settings
- Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control
- Configuring the network settings
- Checking the network information of the unit
- Setting the network connection method (Wired/Wireless)
- Setting the network parameters automatically (DHCP)
- Setting the network parameters manually
- Setting the MAC address filter
- Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller
- Setting the use of the Network Standby function
- Setting the network name of the unit
- Setting the power interlock from the unit to MusicCast compatible devices
- Updating the firmware via the network
- Configuring the Bluetooth® settings
- Configuring the language settings
- Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)
- Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu
- ADVANCED SETUP menu items
- Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.)
- Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)
- Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU)
- Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)
- Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)
- Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)
- Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR)
- Restoring the default settings (INIT)
- Updating the firmware (UPDATE)
- Checking the firmware version (VERSION)
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- When any problem appears
- If trouble occurs, first check the following:
- Power, system, or remote control trouble
- The power does not turn on
- The power does not turn on in synchronization with the TV
- The power does not turn off
- The power turns off (standby mode) immediately
- The unit enters standby mode automatically
- The unit is not reacting
- The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control
- Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed
- The RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control do not operate
- Audio trouble
- No sound
- The volume cannot be increased
- No sound is coming from a specific speaker
- No sound is coming from the surround back speaker
- No sound is coming from the subwoofer
- No sound from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI
- No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used
- Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio
- Noise/hum is heard
- The sound is distorted
- Video trouble
- FM/AM radio trouble
- USB trouble
- Network trouble
- The network feature does not function
- The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point)
- Wireless network is not found
- The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS)
- The files in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be viewed or played back
- The Internet radio cannot be played
- The iPhone does not recognize the unit when using AirPlay
- The application for mobile devices does not detect the unit
- Firmware update via the network is failed
- Bluetooth® trouble
- Error indications on the front display
- When any problem appears
- APPENDIX
- Updating the unit’s firmware via the network
- Connecting to a network wirelessly
- Selecting a wireless network connection method
- Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button
- Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device
- Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points
- Setting up a wireless connection manually
- Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS PIN code
- Input/output jacks and cables
- Using presence speakers
- Glossary
- Supported devices and file formats
- Video signal flow
- Additional information on HDMI
- Trademarks
- Specifications
- Default settings
Configuring the sound settings
Setting the use of Center Spread
Selects whether to spread the center channel signals to left and right when a 2-
channel source is played. This setting is effective when “bDsur” is selected.
Setup menu
“
Sound” > “DSP Parameter” > “Center Spread”
Settings
Off Disables Center Spread.
On Enables Center Spread.
Note
▪ If you feel the center sound is too strong, set this function to “On”.
▪ For details on the surround decoder, see the following:
– “Selecting the surround decoder used in the program” (p.70)
Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect)
of the front sound field
Adjusts the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field. Adjust this
higher to strengthen the center localization (less broadening effect) or lower to weaken
it (more broadening effect). This setting is effective when “Neo:6 Music
” is selected.
Setup menu
“Sound” > “DSP Parameter” > “Center Image”
Setting range
0.0 to 1.0
Note
For details on the surround decoder, see the following:
▪ “Selecting the surround decoder used in the program” (p.70)
Setting the use of Monaural Mix
Enables/disables monaural sound output. This function can be applicable when the
sound program is set to “7ch Stereo” only.
Setup menu
“Sound” > “DSP Parameter” > “Monaural Mix”
Settings
Off Disables monaural sound output.
On Enables monaural sound output.
Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync
function
Selects the method for adjusting the delay between video and audio output.
Setup menu
“Sound” > “Lipsync” > “Select”
Settings
Manual
Select this option when you want to adjust the delay between video
and audio output manually.
Adjust the audio output timing in “Adjustment”.
Auto
Adjusts the delay between video and audio output automatically when
a TV that supports an automatic lipsync function is connected to the
unit via HDMI.
If necessary, you can fine-adjust the audio output timing in
“Adjustment”.
Note
▪ You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” in the “Option” menu. For
details, see the following:
– “Enabling Lipsync adjustment” (p.72)
▪ For details on “Adjustment” in the “Setup” menu, see the following:
– “Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function” (p.92)
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