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Summary of Contents for Yamaha RX-A4ABL:
CONTENTS
2
BEFORE USING THE UNIT
10
Read me first
10
How to use this guide
10
Glossary
11
Checking the accessories
12
Checking the accessories
12
Using the remote control
14
Insert the batteries in the remote control
14
Operating range of the remote control
15
FEATURES
16
What you can do with the unit
16
Supporting various speaker system
16
Automatically optimizing the speaker settings
17
Enjoying sound field effects with much presence
18
Wide variety of supported content via network
19
Playing back content of various devices
20
Useful functions
21
Supporting wireless speakers
22
Useful applications
23
AV SETUP GUIDE
23
MusicCast CONTROLLER
24
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
25
Unit body
25
Part names and functions of the front panel
25
Front display
27
Part names and functions of the front display
27
Selecting the input information displayed on the front display
29
Part names and functions of the rear panel
32
Remote control
34
Part names and functions of the remote control
34
PREPARATIONS
37
Before starting
37
Names and functions of speakers
37
Flow of preparations
39
Flow of preparations (with surround speakers connected by speaker cables)
39
Flow of preparations (with surround speakers wirelessly connected)
40
How to place speakers (speaker systems)
41
Speaker systems recommended to the unit (basic setup)
41
Other speaker systems (basic setup)
43
5.1.2-channel system
43
7.1-channel system
46
5.1-channel system
48
3.1.2-channel system
50
3.1-channel system
52
2.1-channel system
54
Virtual CINEMA FRONT
56
Speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier (advanced setup)
58
List of speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier
58
7.1 +1Zone
59
5.1.2 +1Zone
61
5.1 Bi-Amp
63
Connecting speakers
65
Speaker requirements
65
Cable requirements
66
How to connect speakers
67
Connecting the speaker
67
Connecting the subwoofer
69
Connecting a TV
70
HDMI connection with a TV
70
HDMI connection with another TV or a projector
72
Connecting playback devices
73
HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player
73
Connection other than HDMI with a playback device
74
AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CD player
74
Connecting the radio antennas
75
Connecting the FM antenna
75
Connecting the AM antenna
76
Connecting the DAB/FM antenna
78
Preparing for connecting to a network
79
Network connection of the unit
79
Connecting a network cable (wired connection)
80
Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection)
81
Connecting other devices
82
Connecting an external power amplifier
82
Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function
83
Operating the unit from another room (remote connection)
84
Turning on the power of the unit
86
Plugging in the power cable
86
Setting the power to on/standby (Main zone)
87
Selecting the menu language
88
Selecting the menu language
88
Setting MusicCast
89
What is MusicCast
89
Using MusicCast CONTROLLER
90
Adding the unit to the MusicCast network
91
Using the MusicCast Surround function
92
Configuring wireless speakers
92
Configuring the speaker settings
94
Flow of the speaker configurations
94
Assigning speaker configuration
97
Optional measurement of YPAO
98
YPAO measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)
98
YPAO measuring the angle and height of speakers (angle/height measure)
99
Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO measurement results
100
Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO multi measurement results
100
Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO measurement results with the angle/height measurement
103
Error messages from YPAO
108
Warning messages from YPAO
109
ENJOYING SOUND
110
Enjoying sound field effects
110
Selecting your favorite sound mode
110
Playing back with surround effects optimized for the scene (SURROUND:AI)
111
Enjoying 3-dimentional sound fields
112
Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content
113
Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)
116
Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
117
Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
118
Enjoying unprocessed playback
119
Enjoying original sound (straight decode)
119
Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)
120
Enjoying higher quality playback (Pure Direct)
121
Enjoying 3-dimensional sound
122
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™
122
Enjoying favorite sound
123
Enjoying more powerful sound to the audio source (Compressed Music Enhancer)
123
Enhancing the low-frequency range from the subwoofer
124
Enjoying powerful sound at low volume
125
Making easy to hear the dialogue sounds
126
Enjoying bass sound with small speakers (Extra Bass)
127
Enjoying sound better
128
PLAYBACK
129
Basic playback procedure
129
Basic procedure for playing back video and music
129
Selecting an HDMI output jack
130
Item names and functions of the playback screen
131
Item names and functions of the browse screen
132
Playing back TV audio
133
Playback of TV audio with eARC/ARC
133
Playback of TV audio with a digital optical cable
134
Listening to the radio
135
Preparing to listen to the radio
135
Setting the frequency steps
135
Preparing the DAB tuning
136
Listening to the radio
138
Displaying the Radio Data System information
139
Displaying the DAB information
140
Registering a radio station manually
141
Registering FM radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)
142
Clearing preset stations
143
Playing back music with the Bluetooth® connection
144
Playback of Bluetooth® device music on the unit
144
Playback of music using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones
145
Playing back music with AirPlay
146
Playback of music with AirPlay
146
Playing back music stored on a USB flash drive
147
Playback of USB flash drive content
147
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)
149
Playback of music media servers (PCs/NAS)
149
Listening to Internet radio
150
Selecting an Internet radio station
150
Listening to music streaming services
151
Listening to a music streaming service
151
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
152
Sleep timer function
152
Setting the time of the sleep timer
152
SCENE function
153
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)
153
Selecting a registered scene
154
Registering a scene
156
Shortcut function
157
Registering a favorite content as shortcut
157
Recalling a registered content as shortcut
158
ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES)
159
Preparing zones
159
Playback in multiple rooms (multi zone function)
159
Multi-zone configuration examples
160
Connecting zone speakers
162
Connecting zone speakers using the unit’s internal amplifier
162
Connecting zone speakers using an external amplifier
163
Connecting an HDMI device in zone
164
Connecting an HDMI device in zone to the unit
164
Operating zones
165
Turning on/off the power of zones
165
Basic procedure in zone
166
Other procedure in zone
167
Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode)
168
CONFIGURATIONS
169
Configuring the unit
169
Using the menu
169
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)
170
Basic operation of the Option menu
170
Option menu items
171
Adjusting the tone of the audio output
172
Configuring the volume automatically based on the YPAO measurement results
173
Adjusting the high- and low-frequency levels automatically according to the volume
173
Adjusting the dynamic range automatically
174
Adjusting the dialogue sounds
175
Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound
175
Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound during DTS:X™ playback
176
Adjusting the perceived height of dialogue sound
177
Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function
178
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer
179
Setting the high-resolution mode
180
Correcting volume differences during playback
181
Correcting volume differences between input sources
181
Adjusting the subwoofer volume
182
Setting the use of Extra Bass
183
Enabling the video signal processing
184
Selecting a video source to be displayed with the selected audio source
185
Configuring the shuffle/repeat setting
186
Configuring the shuffle setting
186
Configuring the repeat setting
187
Adding a “NET RADIO” radio station to the “Favorites” folder
188
Removing a radio station from the “Favorites” folder
189
Checking the current status information
190
Configuring various functions (Setup menu)
191
Basic operation of the Setup menu
191
Setup menu items
193
Speaker Settings
193
Sound Settings
194
Scene Settings
195
Video/HDMI Settings
196
Network Settings
197
Bluetooth Settings
198
Multi Zone Settings
199
System Settings
200
Configuring the speaker settings
201
Selecting the speaker setting pattern
201
Copying the speaker setting pattern
202
Setting your speaker system
203
Setting the use of each speaker and its size
204
Setting the layout of the surround speakers
205
Setting the layout of the front presence speakers
206
Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components
207
Setting the use of a subwoofer
208
Setting the phase of the subwoofer
209
Setting the distance between each speaker and the listening position
210
Adjusting the volume of each speaker
211
Setting the equalizer
212
Setting the speaker impedance
214
Outputting test tones
215
Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments
216
Configuring the sound settings
217
Checking the audio signal information
217
Enabling Lipsync adjustment
218
Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync function
219
Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function
220
Adjusting the sound field effect level
221
Adjusting the entire volume
223
Adjusting the front and rear volume balance
224
Adjusting the left and right volume balance
225
Adjusting the height volume balance
226
Setting the use of Monaural Mix
227
Setting the dynamic range adjustment method
228
Setting the limit value of the volume
229
Setting the initial volume for when the unit is turned on
230
Setting the video output during the Pure Direct
231
Adjusting the sound field effect level automatically
232
Setting Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS)
233
Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)
234
Setting Dolby Speaker Virtualization
235
Setting DTS Format Notification
236
Configuring the scene settings
237
Selecting items to be included as the scene assignments
237
Renaming the SCENE name
238
Configuring the video/HDMI settings
239
Checking the HDMI signal information
239
Setting the use of the video signal processing
240
Setting a resolution to output HDMI video signals
241
Setting an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals
242
Setting the use of HDMI Control
243
Setting the use of ARC
244
Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV
245
Setting the output of HDMI audio to the TV's speakers
246
Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks
247
Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through
248
Setting the HDMI 4K signal format
249
Configuring the network settings
250
Checking the network information of the unit
250
Setting the network connection method (Wired/Wireless)
251
Setting the network parameters automatically (DHCP)
252
Setting the network parameters manually
253
Setting the use of the Network Standby function
254
Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller
255
Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay
256
Setting the network name of the unit
257
Setting the power interlock from the unit to MusicCast compatible devices
258
Configuring the Bluetooth® settings
259
Setting the use of Bluetooth®
259
Terminating the connection between a Bluetooth® device and the unit
260
Setting the use of the Bluetooth® Standby function
261
Setting the use of volume control via Bluetooth
262
Setting the use of audio transmission to a Bluetooth® device
263
Connecting the unit to a Bluetooth® device that receives transmitted audio
264
Configuring the multi zone settings
265
Checking the zone information
265
Setting the use of volume adjustments for zone output
266
Setting the zone upper limit of the volume
267
Setting the zone initial volume for when the unit is turned on
268
Adjusting the time deviation in relation to the Main zone
269
Setting the use of monaural sounds for zone output
270
Setting the use of Compressed Music Enhancer for zone output
271
Adjusting the tone for zone output
272
Setting the use of Extra Bass for zone output
273
Adjusting the volume balance for zone output
274
Renaming the zone name
275
Setting the use of switching to the party mode on zone
276
Configuring the system settings
277
Checking the system information on the unit
277
Setting the menu language
278
Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack
279
Setting the audio input jack used for TV audio
280
Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key
281
Automatically setting the input source names
282
Manually setting the input source names
283
Setting the use of Auto Play function
284
Setting sound programs to be skipped when operating the PROGRAM keys
285
Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting
286
Setting the function for the PROGRAM keys on the remote control
287
Setting the functions for the color keys on the remote control
288
Adjusting the brightness of the front display
289
Setting the scale of the volume display
290
Setting the use of short messages on the TV
291
Setting the position of short messages
292
Setting the image to be used as wallpaper on the TV
293
Setting the operation sound
294
Specifying the condition for the TRIGGER OUT jack to function
295
Specifying the output level of the electronic signal transmitted with each input
296
Switching the output level for electronic signal transmission manually
297
Specifying the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized
298
Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function
299
Setting the use of the eco mode
300
Preventing accidental changes to the settings
301
Restoring the default settings
302
Backing up and restoring all the settings
303
Updating the firmware
304
Configuring the unit’s settings by operation of the body front panel (Front Display menu)
305
Basic operation of the Front Display menu
305
Front Display menu items
306
Adjusting the brightness of the front display
307
Setting the power of each zone to on/standby
308
Setting the use of the volume on the front panel
309
Setting the use of the input selector on the front panel
310
Setting the use of the scene key on the front panel
311
Setting the use of the operation sound
312
Setting the use of the remote control
313
Selecting the remote control ID
314
Setting information items to be skipped when operating SELECT/ENTER
315
Restoring the default settings
316
Backing up and restoring all the settings
317
Updating the firmware
318
Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode
319
UPDATE
320
Updating the unit’s firmware
320
Firmware updates
320
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network
321
Updating the unit’s firmware using a USB flash drive
323
TROUBLESHOOTING
324
When any problem appears
324
If trouble occurs, first check the following:
324
Power, system, or remote control trouble
325
The power does not turn on
325
The power does not turn on in synchronization with the TV
326
The power does not turn off
327
The power turns off (standby mode) immediately
328
The unit enters standby mode automatically
329
The unit is not reacting
330
The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control
331
Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed
332
The device connected to the unit via HDMI cannot be controlled using the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control
333
The front display is turned off
334
Audio trouble
335
No sound
335
The volume cannot be increased
336
No sound is coming from a specific speaker
337
No sound is coming from the subwoofer
338
No sound from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI
339
No sound from the playback device when HDMI Control is used
340
No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used
341
Any other device's audio is played back when you switch the input source of the unit to “TV”
342
Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio
343
Noise/hum is heard
344
The sound is distorted
345
Video trouble
346
No video
346
No video from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI
347
No image (contents required the HDCP 1.4/2.3 - compatible HDMI device) from the playback device
348
The “Option” menu or “Setup” menu is not displayed on the TV
349
The video is interrupted
350
FM/AM radio trouble
351
FM radio reception is weak or noisy
351
AM radio reception is weak or noisy
352
Radio stations cannot be selected automatically
353
AM radio stations cannot be registered as presets
354
Radio stations cannot be selected by pressing PRESET
355
DAB radio trouble
356
No DAB radio reception
356
No DAB radio reception even after performing an initial scan
357
DAB radio reception is weak or noisy
358
DAB information is not available or is inaccurate
359
No DAB radio sound
360
USB trouble
361
The unit does not detect the USB flash drive
361
Folders and files in the USB flash drive cannot be viewed.
362
The registered content in the USB flash drive cannot be recalled by pressing PRESET
363
The unit does not perform continuous playback on files of USB flash drive
364
Network trouble
365
The network feature does not function
365
The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point)
366
Wireless network is not found
367
The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS)
368
The files in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be viewed or played back
369
The registered content in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be recalled by pressing PRESET
370
The Internet radio cannot be played
371
The iPhone does not recognize the unit when using AirPlay
372
Unable to play back music with AirPlay
373
The application for mobile devices does not detect the unit
374
Firmware update via the network is failed
375
Bluetooth® trouble
376
A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established
376
No sound is produced, or the sound is interrupted during playback with Bluetooth® connection
377
Error indications on the front display
378
Error indications on the front display
378
APPENDIX
379
Care and cleaning
379
Care for the front panel
379
Connecting to a network wirelessly
380
Selecting a wireless network connection method
380
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button
381
Setting up a wireless connection using an iPhone
382
Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points
383
Setting up a wireless connection manually
384
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code
385
Using front presence speakers
386
Front presence speaker layout
386
Installing the front presence speakers in Front Height position
387
Installing the front presence speakers in Overhead position
388
Using Dolby Enabled speakers as the front presence speakers
389
Supported devices and file formats
390
Supported Bluetooth® devices
390
Supported USB devices
391
Supported file formats
392
Zone output
393
Multi-zone output
393
Trademarks
394
Trademarks
394
Specifications
396
Specifications
396
Default settings
404
Default settings of the Option menu
404
Default settings of the Setup menu
405
Default settings of the Front Display menu
410
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Author: Yamaha
Published: 2021-07-07
Updated: 2023-06-29
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Specifications
Brand:
Yamaha
Model: RX-A4ABL
Category:
Audio
Watts Per Channel: 110W
Input Connectors: 7 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x Ethernet, 2 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial, 4 x Analog Audio, 1 x Remote
Number of HDMI Outputs: 3
Number of USB Ports: 1
Web Browser Control: Yes
App Control: Yes
Unit Weight: 35.7
Height: 7.5
Depth: 17.38
Parts Warranty: 3 Years
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
2
BEFORE USING THE UNIT
10
Read me first
10
How to use this guide
10
Glossary
11
Checking the accessories
12
Checking the accessories
12
Using the remote control
14
Insert the batteries in the remote control
14
Operating range of the remote control
15
FEATURES
16
What you can do with the unit
16
Supporting various speaker system
16
Automatically optimizing the speaker settings
17
Enjoying sound field effects with much presence
18
Wide variety of supported content via network
19
Playing back content of various devices
20
Useful functions
21
Supporting wireless speakers
22
Useful applications
23
AV SETUP GUIDE
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MusicCast CONTROLLER
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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Unit body
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Part names and functions of the front panel
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Front display
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Part names and functions of the front display
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Selecting the input information displayed on the front display
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Part names and functions of the rear panel
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Remote control
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Part names and functions of the remote control
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PREPARATIONS
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Before starting
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Names and functions of speakers
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Flow of preparations
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Flow of preparations (with surround speakers connected by speaker cables)
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Flow of preparations (with surround speakers wirelessly connected)
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How to place speakers (speaker systems)
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Speaker systems recommended to the unit (basic setup)
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Other speaker systems (basic setup)
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5.1.2-channel system
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7.1-channel system
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5.1-channel system
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3.1.2-channel system
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3.1-channel system
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2.1-channel system
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Virtual CINEMA FRONT
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Speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier (advanced setup)
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List of speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier
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7.1 +1Zone
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5.1.2 +1Zone
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5.1 Bi-Amp
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Connecting speakers
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Speaker requirements
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Cable requirements
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How to connect speakers
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Connecting the speaker
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Connecting the subwoofer
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Connecting a TV
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HDMI connection with a TV
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HDMI connection with another TV or a projector
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Connecting playback devices
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HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player
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Connection other than HDMI with a playback device
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AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CD player
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Connecting the radio antennas
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Connecting the FM antenna
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Connecting the AM antenna
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Connecting the DAB/FM antenna
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Preparing for connecting to a network
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Network connection of the unit
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Connecting a network cable (wired connection)
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Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection)
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Connecting other devices
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Connecting an external power amplifier
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Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function
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Operating the unit from another room (remote connection)
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Turning on the power of the unit
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Plugging in the power cable
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Setting the power to on/standby (Main zone)
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Selecting the menu language
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Selecting the menu language
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Setting MusicCast
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What is MusicCast
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Using MusicCast CONTROLLER
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Adding the unit to the MusicCast network
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Using the MusicCast Surround function
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Configuring wireless speakers
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Configuring the speaker settings
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Flow of the speaker configurations
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Assigning speaker configuration
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Optional measurement of YPAO
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YPAO measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)
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YPAO measuring the angle and height of speakers (angle/height measure)
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Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO measurement results
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Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO multi measurement results
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Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO measurement results with the angle/height measurement
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Error messages from YPAO
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Warning messages from YPAO
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ENJOYING SOUND
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Enjoying sound field effects
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Selecting your favorite sound mode
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Playing back with surround effects optimized for the scene (SURROUND:AI)
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Enjoying 3-dimentional sound fields
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Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content
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Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)
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Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
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Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
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Enjoying unprocessed playback
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Enjoying original sound (straight decode)
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Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)
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Enjoying higher quality playback (Pure Direct)
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Enjoying 3-dimensional sound
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Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™
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Enjoying favorite sound
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Enjoying more powerful sound to the audio source (Compressed Music Enhancer)
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Enhancing the low-frequency range from the subwoofer
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Enjoying powerful sound at low volume
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Making easy to hear the dialogue sounds
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Enjoying bass sound with small speakers (Extra Bass)
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Enjoying sound better
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PLAYBACK
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Basic playback procedure
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Basic procedure for playing back video and music
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Selecting an HDMI output jack
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Item names and functions of the playback screen
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Item names and functions of the browse screen
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Playing back TV audio
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Playback of TV audio with eARC/ARC
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Playback of TV audio with a digital optical cable
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Listening to the radio
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Preparing to listen to the radio
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Setting the frequency steps
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Preparing the DAB tuning
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Listening to the radio
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Displaying the Radio Data System information
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Displaying the DAB information
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Registering a radio station manually
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Registering FM radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)
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Clearing preset stations
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Playing back music with the Bluetooth® connection
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Playback of Bluetooth® device music on the unit
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Playback of music using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones
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Playing back music with AirPlay
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Playback of music with AirPlay
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Playing back music stored on a USB flash drive
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Playback of USB flash drive content
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Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)
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Playback of music media servers (PCs/NAS)
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Listening to Internet radio
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Selecting an Internet radio station
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Listening to music streaming services
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Listening to a music streaming service
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
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Sleep timer function
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Setting the time of the sleep timer
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SCENE function
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Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)
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Selecting a registered scene
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Registering a scene
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Shortcut function
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Registering a favorite content as shortcut
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Recalling a registered content as shortcut
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ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES)
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Preparing zones
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Playback in multiple rooms (multi zone function)
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Multi-zone configuration examples
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Connecting zone speakers
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Connecting zone speakers using the unit’s internal amplifier
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Connecting zone speakers using an external amplifier
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Connecting an HDMI device in zone
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Connecting an HDMI device in zone to the unit
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Operating zones
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Turning on/off the power of zones
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Basic procedure in zone
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Other procedure in zone
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Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode)
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CONFIGURATIONS
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Configuring the unit
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Using the menu
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Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)
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Basic operation of the Option menu
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Option menu items
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Adjusting the tone of the audio output
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Configuring the volume automatically based on the YPAO measurement results
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Adjusting the high- and low-frequency levels automatically according to the volume
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Adjusting the dynamic range automatically
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Adjusting the dialogue sounds
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Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound
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Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound during DTS:X™ playback
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Adjusting the perceived height of dialogue sound
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Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function
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Setting Compressed Music Enhancer
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Setting the high-resolution mode
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Correcting volume differences during playback
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Correcting volume differences between input sources
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Adjusting the subwoofer volume
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Setting the use of Extra Bass
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Enabling the video signal processing
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Selecting a video source to be displayed with the selected audio source
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Configuring the shuffle/repeat setting
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Configuring the shuffle setting
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Configuring the repeat setting
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Adding a “NET RADIO” radio station to the “Favorites” folder
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Removing a radio station from the “Favorites” folder
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Checking the current status information
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Configuring various functions (Setup menu)
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Basic operation of the Setup menu
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Setup menu items
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Speaker Settings
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Sound Settings
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Scene Settings
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Video/HDMI Settings
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Network Settings
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Bluetooth Settings
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Multi Zone Settings
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System Settings
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Configuring the speaker settings
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Selecting the speaker setting pattern
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Copying the speaker setting pattern
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Setting your speaker system
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Setting the use of each speaker and its size
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Setting the layout of the surround speakers
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Setting the layout of the front presence speakers
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Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components
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Setting the use of a subwoofer
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Setting the phase of the subwoofer
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Setting the distance between each speaker and the listening position
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Adjusting the volume of each speaker
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Setting the equalizer
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Setting the speaker impedance
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Outputting test tones
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Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments
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Configuring the sound settings
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Checking the audio signal information
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Enabling Lipsync adjustment
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Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync function
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Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function
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Adjusting the sound field effect level
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Adjusting the entire volume
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Adjusting the front and rear volume balance
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Adjusting the left and right volume balance
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Adjusting the height volume balance
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Setting the use of Monaural Mix
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Setting the dynamic range adjustment method
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Setting the limit value of the volume
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Setting the initial volume for when the unit is turned on
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Setting the video output during the Pure Direct
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Adjusting the sound field effect level automatically
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Setting Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS)
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Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)
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Setting Dolby Speaker Virtualization
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Setting DTS Format Notification
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Configuring the scene settings
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Selecting items to be included as the scene assignments
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Renaming the SCENE name
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Configuring the video/HDMI settings
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Checking the HDMI signal information
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Setting the use of the video signal processing
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Setting a resolution to output HDMI video signals
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Setting an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals
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Setting the use of HDMI Control
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Setting the use of ARC
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Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV
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Setting the output of HDMI audio to the TV's speakers
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Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks
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Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through
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Setting the HDMI 4K signal format
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Configuring the network settings
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Checking the network information of the unit
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Setting the network connection method (Wired/Wireless)
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Setting the network parameters automatically (DHCP)
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Setting the network parameters manually
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Setting the use of the Network Standby function
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Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller
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Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay
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Setting the network name of the unit
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Setting the power interlock from the unit to MusicCast compatible devices
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Configuring the Bluetooth® settings
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Setting the use of Bluetooth®
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Terminating the connection between a Bluetooth® device and the unit
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Setting the use of the Bluetooth® Standby function
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Setting the use of volume control via Bluetooth
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Setting the use of audio transmission to a Bluetooth® device
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Connecting the unit to a Bluetooth® device that receives transmitted audio
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Configuring the multi zone settings
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Checking the zone information
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Setting the use of volume adjustments for zone output
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Setting the zone upper limit of the volume
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Setting the zone initial volume for when the unit is turned on
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Adjusting the time deviation in relation to the Main zone
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Setting the use of monaural sounds for zone output
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Setting the use of Compressed Music Enhancer for zone output
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Adjusting the tone for zone output
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Setting the use of Extra Bass for zone output
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Adjusting the volume balance for zone output
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Renaming the zone name
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Setting the use of switching to the party mode on zone
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Configuring the system settings
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Checking the system information on the unit
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Setting the menu language
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Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack
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Setting the audio input jack used for TV audio
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Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key
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Automatically setting the input source names
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Manually setting the input source names
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Setting the use of Auto Play function
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Setting sound programs to be skipped when operating the PROGRAM keys
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Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting
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Setting the function for the PROGRAM keys on the remote control
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Setting the functions for the color keys on the remote control
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Adjusting the brightness of the front display
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Setting the scale of the volume display
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Setting the use of short messages on the TV
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Setting the position of short messages
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Setting the image to be used as wallpaper on the TV
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Setting the operation sound
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Specifying the condition for the TRIGGER OUT jack to function
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Specifying the output level of the electronic signal transmitted with each input
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Switching the output level for electronic signal transmission manually
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Specifying the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized
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Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function
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Setting the use of the eco mode
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Preventing accidental changes to the settings
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Restoring the default settings
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Backing up and restoring all the settings
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Updating the firmware
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Configuring the unit’s settings by operation of the body front panel (Front Display menu)
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Basic operation of the Front Display menu
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Front Display menu items
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Adjusting the brightness of the front display
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Setting the power of each zone to on/standby
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Setting the use of the volume on the front panel
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Setting the use of the input selector on the front panel
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Setting the use of the scene key on the front panel
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Setting the use of the operation sound
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Setting the use of the remote control
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Selecting the remote control ID
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Setting information items to be skipped when operating SELECT/ENTER
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Restoring the default settings
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Backing up and restoring all the settings
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Updating the firmware
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Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode
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UPDATE
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Updating the unit’s firmware
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Firmware updates
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Updating the unit’s firmware via the network
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Updating the unit’s firmware using a USB flash drive
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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When any problem appears
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If trouble occurs, first check the following:
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Power, system, or remote control trouble
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The power does not turn on
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The power does not turn on in synchronization with the TV
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The power does not turn off
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The power turns off (standby mode) immediately
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The unit enters standby mode automatically
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The unit is not reacting
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The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control
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Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed
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The device connected to the unit via HDMI cannot be controlled using the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control
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The front display is turned off
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Audio trouble
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No sound
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The volume cannot be increased
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No sound is coming from a specific speaker
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No sound is coming from the subwoofer
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No sound from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI
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No sound from the playback device when HDMI Control is used
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No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used
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Any other device's audio is played back when you switch the input source of the unit to “TV”
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Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio
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Noise/hum is heard
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The sound is distorted
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Video trouble
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No video
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No video from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI
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No image (contents required the HDCP 1.4/2.3 - compatible HDMI device) from the playback device
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The “Option” menu or “Setup” menu is not displayed on the TV
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The video is interrupted
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FM/AM radio trouble
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FM radio reception is weak or noisy
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AM radio reception is weak or noisy
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Radio stations cannot be selected automatically
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AM radio stations cannot be registered as presets
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Radio stations cannot be selected by pressing PRESET
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DAB radio trouble
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No DAB radio reception
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No DAB radio reception even after performing an initial scan
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DAB radio reception is weak or noisy
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DAB information is not available or is inaccurate
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No DAB radio sound
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USB trouble
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The unit does not detect the USB flash drive
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Folders and files in the USB flash drive cannot be viewed.
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The registered content in the USB flash drive cannot be recalled by pressing PRESET
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The unit does not perform continuous playback on files of USB flash drive
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Network trouble
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The network feature does not function
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The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point)
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Wireless network is not found
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The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS)
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The files in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be viewed or played back
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The registered content in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be recalled by pressing PRESET
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The Internet radio cannot be played
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The iPhone does not recognize the unit when using AirPlay
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Unable to play back music with AirPlay
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The application for mobile devices does not detect the unit
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Firmware update via the network is failed
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Bluetooth® trouble
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A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established
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No sound is produced, or the sound is interrupted during playback with Bluetooth® connection
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Error indications on the front display
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Error indications on the front display
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APPENDIX
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Care and cleaning
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Care for the front panel
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Connecting to a network wirelessly
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Selecting a wireless network connection method
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Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button
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Setting up a wireless connection using an iPhone
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Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points
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Setting up a wireless connection manually
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Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code
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Using front presence speakers
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Front presence speaker layout
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Installing the front presence speakers in Front Height position
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Installing the front presence speakers in Overhead position
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Using Dolby Enabled speakers as the front presence speakers
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Supported devices and file formats
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Supported Bluetooth® devices
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Supported USB devices
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Supported file formats
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Zone output
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Multi-zone output
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Trademarks
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Trademarks
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Specifications
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Specifications
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Default settings
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Default settings of the Option menu
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Default settings of the Setup menu
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Default settings of the Front Display menu
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