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General| Receiver type | - |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 10 - 130000 Hz |
| RMS rated power | 360 W |
| Input sensitivity | 200 mV |
| Pre-out connectivity | Yes |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 100 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.07 % |
| Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm) | 60 W |
| HDMI in | 3 |
| PC in (D-Sub) | No |
| Audio (L/R) in | 7 |
| Digital audio optical in | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 0 |
| Multichannel audio input type | RCA |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
| Headphone connectivity | 6.3 mm |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| AM band range | 522 - 1620 kHz |
| FM band range | 87.5 - 108 MHz |
| Supported radio bands | AM, FM |
| Preset stations quantity | 30 |
| Analog signal format system | PAL |
| Display | VFD |
| Color depth | 12 bit |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Product color | Black |
| Audio decoders | Dolby Pro Logic II |
| Volume control | Digital |
| Digital sound processing | 24 bit |
| Apple docking compatibility | Not supported |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | DEU, ENG |
| AC input voltage | 230 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 540 W |
| Cables included | AC |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 385 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 440 mm |
| Height | 165 mm |
| Weight | 9100 g |
Lists the accessory items supplied with the AVR, such as remote control, aerials, batteries, and power cord.
Provides crucial safety guidelines and warnings for using the AVR, including line voltage, extension cords, and cabinet handling.
Instructions on how to properly position the AVR for optimal performance, ventilation, and placement.
Describes front-panel controls for power, volume adjustment, message display, and indicators.
Details buttons for selecting sources, surround modes, and digital audio inputs.
Explains navigation buttons, IR sensor, headphone jack, USB port, and auxiliary audio input.
Details power indicator LED states and provides a note on the PROTECT message.
Explains the specific functions of various buttons like Set, Surround Mode, Volume, Power, Tuning, and Input.
Describes the functions of the IR sensor, message display, headphone jack, USB port, and aux audio input.
Describes HDMI Monitor Out, Composite Video Monitor Out, and Video 2 Out connectors.
Details Component Video Input, Composite Video Input, and Digital Audio Input connectors.
Explains Analogue Audio Input/Output, Speaker Connectors, and Subwoofer Connector.
Describes the Main Power Switch, AC Input Connector, and 12V Trigger Connector.
Details connecting radio aerials and using HDMI Monitor Out and Input connectors.
Explains Composite Video Monitor Out and Component Video Input connections.
Describes Digital Audio Input connectors and Analogue Audio Input/Output connectors.
Details connecting speakers, main power, and the 12V trigger.
Describes fundamental buttons like Power, Mute, Volume, Source, and Navigation.
Explains buttons for radio tuning, input selection, and channel level adjustments.
Details buttons for Surround Mode, Macros, Night Mode, and Transport Controls.
Explains IR transmitter lens, Program Indicator LED, and basic button functions.
Details using Source Selector, Test Tone, Sleep, and Volume controls.
Describes OSD, Channel Level, Speaker Setup, OK, Digital Input, and Delay buttons.
Explains tuning buttons, Memory, RDS, Night Mode, and Macro functions.
Describes the components of a typical audio/video receiver-based home theatre system.
Explains the concept and benefits of multichannel audio and surround sound.
Provides specific instructions for placing front, surround, and subwoofer speakers.
Explains connection colour coding and how to connect a subwoofer.
Details connecting various source devices and speakers to the AVR.
Describes HDMI and Coaxial digital audio connection types and usage.
Explains Optical digital audio and Component/Composite video connections.
Details analogue audio connections and general video connection guidelines.
Describes connecting radio aerials, the USB port, and various video types.
Instructions for connecting speakers to the AVR's terminals.
Details connecting the AVR's HDMI or Composite outputs to a TV.
Explains how to connect the subwoofer to the AVR's Pre-Out connector.
Guide to connecting various audio/video source components to the AVR.
Describes connecting HDMI and Optical digital audio sources for best performance.
Explains Component video and Coaxial digital audio connections.
Details Composite video and Analogue audio connections for various devices.
Explains connecting audio recorders to Tape Out and video recorders to Video 2 Out.
Instructions for connecting radio aerials and installing remote control batteries.
Instructions for programming the remote to control other audio/video devices.
Steps to turn on the AVR and navigate its on-screen menu system.
Guide to configuring AVR settings based on speaker specifications and room acoustics.
Details Number of Speakers, Crossover, and Sub Mode settings.
Explains measuring speaker distances and setting channel output levels.
Describes setting speaker distances and manually adjusting channel output levels.
Guide to assigning digital audio inputs to specific source devices.
Details additional input setup options like Title, Auto Poll, and Tone controls.
Basic instructions for operating the AVR, including volume control and muting.
Tips for resolving video issues and troubleshooting HDMI connections.
Instructions for listening to FM/AM radio and selecting surround sound modes.
Introduces advanced AVR configuration options and audio processing.
Explains handling of analogue and digital audio signals and surround modes.
Provides detailed descriptions of available surround modes and their incoming signals.
Details specific adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode: Center Width, Dimension, Panorama.
Customizing AVR features via System Setup: VFD Fade, Volume Default, HDMI Audio, OSD timeouts, HDMI Link.
Explains Remote Channel-Control Punch-Through and Programming Macro Commands.
Instructions for making audio and video recordings using the AVR.
Details the Sleep Timer function and how to reset the remote control.
Instructions for resetting the AVR's processor and information on memory retention.
Solutions for unit not functioning and display lights on without sound/picture.
Troubleshooting no sound, PROTECT message, remote unresponsiveness, and tuner buzzing.
Technical details for the audio output and video processing sections.
Specifications for FM/AM tuners and overall AVR power, dimensions, and weight.
Recommended connection types for various source devices to the AVR.
Default settings for Audio Input, Auto Poll, and Surround Mode for each source.
Default settings for speaker presence, crossover, LFE, and Sub Mode.
Worksheet for recording speaker distances from the listening position.
Worksheet for configuring source settings like Video Input, Digital Audio Input, and Analogue Audio Input.
Worksheet for speaker and channel settings including Number of Speakers, Crossover, and Distance.
List of remote control product codes for various source inputs like VCR, DVD, CD, Tape.
Worksheet for system settings: VFD Fade Time-Out, Volume Default, HDMI Audio to TV, OSD Time-Outs, HDMI Link.
Descriptions and incoming bitstream/signal compatibility for various surround modes like Dolby Digital and DTS.
Continued descriptions of DTS, Logic 7, Stereo, and Harman Virtual Speaker modes.
Instruction to refer to numbered buttons for the Remote Control Function List.
Detailed list of remote control button functions for AVR, DVD, CD, Tape, VCR, etc.
Continuation of remote control function list, including transport controls and macros.
List of remote control product codes for various TV manufacturers.
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List of remote control product codes for various VCR manufacturers.
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List of remote control product codes for various CD manufacturers.
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List of remote control product codes for various DVD manufacturers.
List of remote control product codes for various SAT manufacturers.
List of remote control product codes for various Tape manufacturers.
List of remote control product codes for various Cable manufacturers.
Continuation of remote control product codes for Cable manufacturers.
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