Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 97.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front and surround speakers.)
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 20.
Note
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
• Be especially careful about the combination of parts, as a mistake may result in the speaker becoming unstable and therefore a hazard.
Tip
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 28).
Use the parts illustrated below.
Front speakers
Post
(short)
Base
(large)
Bottom
Surround speakers
Post
(long)
Top
Base
(small)
Top Bottom
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Common parts
Mounting plate Post cover Screw (small, black)
Screw (small, silver)
Screw (large, with washer)
1
Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has
2 holes.
About the speaker cord
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Use the speaker cords as follows:
• Front speaker (L): White
• Front speaker (R): Red
• Surround speaker (L): Blue
• Surround speaker (R): Gray
Front speakers
Post (short)
Bottom of the base (large)
2 holes
,
Speaker cord
Top of the base (large)
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Surround speakers
Post (long)
Speaker cord
Bottom of the base (small)
,
Top of the base (small)
2 holes
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2
Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw.
Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover.
Speaker cord
Post cover
,
Hole
Upper part of the post
,
Screw (small, black)
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3
Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and screws.
Select the speaker whose color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of the speaker cord.
Front speakers
Post cover
Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.
Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern.
Post (short)
Rear of the speaker
Surround speakers
Post cover
Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.
,
Mounting plate
Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern.
Post (long)
,
Rear of the speaker
Mounting plate
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4
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #.
Front speakers
Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
Rear of the speaker
Surround speakers
Color tube
Surround speaker (L): Blue
Surround speaker (R): Gray
Rear of the speaker
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5
Attach the post to the base.
Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws.
Front speakers
Post (short)
Slit
Projection
Surround speakers
Base (large)
,
Screws
(small, silver)
Post (long)
Slit
,
Projection
Base (small)
Screws
(small, silver)
Note
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
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6
Adjust the height of the speaker.
Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.
Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.
Note
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.
Front speakers
Loosen 2 screws.
Surround speakers
Lines
Post
(short)
,
In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure
2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws in total.)
Lines
Loosen 2 screws.
Post
(long)
,
In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure
2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws in total.)
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Take up any speaker cord slack.
Front speakers
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the cord clamp.
Cord clamp
,
Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.
Bottom of the base (large)
Adjust the length of the cord.
Surround speakers
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.
Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.
Adjust the length of the cord.
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Fully-assembled illustration
Front speaker (L):
White label
Front speaker (R):
Red label
Surround speaker (R):
Gray label
Surround speaker (L):
Blue label
Post (short)
Base (large)
White Red
Post (long)
Base (small)
Gray
Blue
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV
The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see
page 29. For other component connection, see page 33.
To accept progressive signals, see page 31.
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 22.
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
SPEAKER
CENTER WOOFER
AC power cord (mains lead)
FRONT R
SPEAKER
FRONT L SUR R SUR L
AM loop antenna (aerial)
DIR-TC1
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
TV /
VIDEO
DMPORT
R AUDIO IN L
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
Y P B /C B P R /C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
MONITOR OUT
AM
COAXIAL
FM75
Subwoofer
B A
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO
IN
FM wire antenna
(aerial)
TV
Surround speaker (R)
:Signal flow
Surround speaker (L)
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1
Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
To the SPEAKER jack
Color tube
(+)
(–)
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 89.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
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2
Connecting the TV
Required cords
.
A
Video cord
Yellow
B
Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Tip
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 39).
3
Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp.
A B
Insert until this part.
Note
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75
Ω jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
or
COAXIAL FM 75
Ω jack
COAXIAL FM 75
Ω jack
Note
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Unit
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
4
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the unit.
Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)
(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system.
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
To change the color system
1
Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2
Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the unit.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.
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Step 3: Positioning the
System
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.
Place speakers as illustrated below.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Tip
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate
Settings Automatically” (page 80).
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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Step 4: Performing the
Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.
"/1
C/X/x/c,
DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
5
Press
X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
6
Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
FULL
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press [/1.
Note
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
(page 35).
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen.
[Press [
ENTER
] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If this message does not appear, recall the
Quick Setup display (page 26) and perform
again.
4
Press without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
7
Press
X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 84)
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 84)
8
Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.
9
Press
C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are actually positioned.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 78).
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
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Note
• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not supplied) is installed, [STANDARD
(WIRELESS)] appears instead.
10
Press .
11
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press
X/x to select [YES].
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement.
AUDIO IN / MIC 1 /
A.CAL MIC
Calibration mic
12
Press .
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?
YES
NO
Auto Calibration starts.
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement.
13
Unplug the calibration mic and press
C/ c to select [YES].
Measurement complete.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
YES
YES
CENTER :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
NONE
YES
NONE
SURROUND R : NONE
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.
YES NO
Note
• The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for
[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is not displayed.
14
Press .
Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
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Tip
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 80).
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 82).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1
Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2
Press X/x to select press .
[SETUP], then
The options for [SETUP] appear.
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1 8 ( 3 4 )
T 0 : 0 0 : 0 2
DVD VIDEO
QUICK
BNR
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
3
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .
The Quick Setup display appears.
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