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Provides essential safety instructions for operating and maintaining the equipment, covering handling, placement, and user servicing.
Details requirements for grounding outdoor antennas and safety precautions when moving the appliance on a cart.
Instructions for setting the voltage selector switches to match the local mains voltage before operating the unit.
Guidance on setting the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for optimal FM reception quality.
Details built-in digital delay, Dolby Surround, and Dolby 3CH Logic for enhanced audio experiences.
Highlights features like the motor-driven volume knob, video signal selector, and two-way VCR copying.
Explains the Acoustic Memory, Custom Memory, and sleep timer functions for personalized operation.
Covers remote control unit capabilities and multi-room audio system connectivity.
Describes the Studio and Simulated Surround modes for creating different acoustic environments.
Explains the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode for movie and music playback, emphasizing signal detection.
Details center mode settings (Normal, Wide, Phantom) for Dolby Pro Logic Surround and Dolby 3CH Logic.
Provides recommendations for optimal speaker positioning to achieve the best surround sound effect.
Explains how to use the Simulated Stereo function to create a stereo presence from monaural sources.
Instructions on how to set up and position the AM loop antenna for optimal reception.
Important safety warnings regarding the handling and protection of the power cord.
Diagrams and notes for connecting audio sources like turntables, CD players, and cassette decks.
Illustrates how to connect video sources such as TV monitors, TV tuners, and LD players.
Instructions on connecting front, center, and rear speakers, including terminal preparation.
Demonstrates how to use the receiver with various audio-video components, including recording setups.
Illustrates the setup for a multi-room audio system, connecting main and sub rooms.
Details terminals for FM/AM antennas, Tape 2 Monitor, and Tape 1/DAT decks.
Describes connections for TV monitors, VCRs, center and rear speakers.
Covers PHONO, CD, TV, LD inputs, control jacks, multi-room remote input, and AC outlets.
Details the power switch, standby indicator, video signal selector, and remote sensor.
Explains auto source control, memory buttons, and custom memo selection for personalized settings.
Covers tuning buttons, FM mode selection, and the HITS function for station searching.
Guides on using station call buttons, band selection, and tuning buttons for AM/FM reception.
Explains surround modes, tone controls (bass, treble), loudness, and master volume adjustment.
Covers headphone jack, speaker selection, and input source selection for various components.
Details acoustic memory buttons for sound settings and the reset button for system initialization.
Explains the return button for initial state restoration and the muting button for temporary sound cut-off.
Explains the various indicators and displays for input selection, surround modes, and tuning status.
Instructions on directly inputting station frequencies using the STATION CALL buttons.
Steps for automatically searching and tuning to desired AM or FM broadcast stations.
Guides on presetting stations and customizing memory with genre names.
How to select and listen to pre-programmed broadcast stations using STATION CALL buttons.
Explains retaining the last tuned station and using memory scan for preset stations.
Details how the Hyper Intelligent Tuning System searches for receivable stations automatically.
Steps for selecting and playing back audio and video sources from connected components.
Instructions for recording audio to Tape 1/DAT and Tape 2 cassette decks.
Guides on copying tapes between decks and using the tape monitoring function.
Steps for recording video sources onto VCR 1 or VCR 2.
Guides on adjusting volume, center modes, and balance for Dolby Pro Logic and 3CH Logic.
Instructions for operating Dolby modes and setting the delay time for surround effects.
How to save desired sound quality settings and recall them later using the SELECT button.
Explains how to change the video signal independently of the audio source, including recording use.
Guides on memorizing and recalling receiver settings, including power and playback signals for components.
Recommendations for improving FM reception quality through antenna selection and proper grounding.
Guidance on optimizing AM reception using indoor or outdoor antennas.
Instructions for installing batteries and understanding the remote control's operating range.
Information on battery replacement and selecting the transmit mode for audio or video equipment.
Details on using the remote for receiver amplifier functions like volume, tape monitoring, and tuner operations.
Explains how to use the remote control to operate TV power, channels, and volume.
Details on using the remote to control CD player functions like power, playback, and track search.
Instructions for operating LD player functions such as power, chapter search, and playback.
Explains how to use the remote for cassette deck operations, including tape selection and playback.
Details on using the remote for VCR functions like power, recording, playback, and channel shifting.
Instructions for installing batteries and understanding the remote control's operating range.
Information on battery replacement, and an overview of the remote control's button layout.
Detailed explanation of buttons used for controlling receiver functions like power, input, surround, and tuning.
Requirements and procedures for using the receiver's remote to control other audio-visual components.
An example illustrating how to operate a VCR 1 using the remote control.
Instructions for operating LD player functions via the remote control.
Details on using the remote control to operate TV power, display, volume, and channels.
Explains how to use the remote to control CD player functions like track search and playback.
Guides on using the remote for tuner presets, band switching, and custom memory recall.
Instructions for operating cassette decks (I/II) and DAT decks using the remote control.
Explains the mode check function and introduces programming modes like LEARN and EDIT.
Detailed steps for learning and memorizing commands from other remote controls.
Guides on editing remote control functions and using preset manufacturer codes.
Lists preset remote control codes for various manufacturers' TVs and VCRs.
Instructions for programming multiple commands into the MULTI COMMAND button.
How to reset individual control modes (e.g., VCR 1) back to their factory defaults.
Procedure for resetting all programmed settings and clearing the memory.
Solutions for issues like no power, no sound, or no picture, including connection checks.
Troubleshooting advice for high noise levels, poor reception, and video tape copying problems.
Addresses issues with no rear sound output and remote control malfunction.
Detailed technical data for amplifier power output, frequency response, and FM/AM tuner performance.
Information on video section, power requirements, dimensions, weight, and supplied parts.
Provides essential safety instructions for operating and maintaining the equipment, covering handling, placement, and user servicing.
Details requirements for grounding outdoor antennas and safety precautions when moving the appliance on a cart.
Instructions for setting the voltage selector switches to match the local mains voltage before operating the unit.
Guidance on setting the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for optimal FM reception quality.
Details built-in digital delay, Dolby Surround, and Dolby 3CH Logic for enhanced audio experiences.
Highlights features like the motor-driven volume knob, video signal selector, and two-way VCR copying.
Explains the Acoustic Memory, Custom Memory, and sleep timer functions for personalized operation.
Covers remote control unit capabilities and multi-room audio system connectivity.
Describes the Studio and Simulated Surround modes for creating different acoustic environments.
Explains the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode for movie and music playback, emphasizing signal detection.
Details center mode settings (Normal, Wide, Phantom) for Dolby Pro Logic Surround and Dolby 3CH Logic.
Provides recommendations for optimal speaker positioning to achieve the best surround sound effect.
Explains how to use the Simulated Stereo function to create a stereo presence from monaural sources.
Instructions on how to set up and position the AM loop antenna for optimal reception.
Important safety warnings regarding the handling and protection of the power cord.
Diagrams and notes for connecting audio sources like turntables, CD players, and cassette decks.
Illustrates how to connect video sources such as TV monitors, TV tuners, and LD players.
Instructions on connecting front, center, and rear speakers, including terminal preparation.
Demonstrates how to use the receiver with various audio-video components, including recording setups.
Illustrates the setup for a multi-room audio system, connecting main and sub rooms.
Details terminals for FM/AM antennas, Tape 2 Monitor, and Tape 1/DAT decks.
Describes connections for TV monitors, VCRs, center and rear speakers.
Covers PHONO, CD, TV, LD inputs, control jacks, multi-room remote input, and AC outlets.
Details the power switch, standby indicator, video signal selector, and remote sensor.
Explains auto source control, memory buttons, and custom memo selection for personalized settings.
Covers tuning buttons, FM mode selection, and the HITS function for station searching.
Guides on using station call buttons, band selection, and tuning buttons for AM/FM reception.
Explains surround modes, tone controls (bass, treble), loudness, and master volume adjustment.
Covers headphone jack, speaker selection, and input source selection for various components.
Details acoustic memory buttons for sound settings and the reset button for system initialization.
Explains the return button for initial state restoration and the muting button for temporary sound cut-off.
Explains the various indicators and displays for input selection, surround modes, and tuning status.
Instructions on directly inputting station frequencies using the STATION CALL buttons.
Steps for automatically searching and tuning to desired AM or FM broadcast stations.
Guides on presetting stations and customizing memory with genre names.
How to select and listen to pre-programmed broadcast stations using STATION CALL buttons.
Explains retaining the last tuned station and using memory scan for preset stations.
Details how the Hyper Intelligent Tuning System searches for receivable stations automatically.
Steps for selecting and playing back audio and video sources from connected components.
Instructions for recording audio to Tape 1/DAT and Tape 2 cassette decks.
Guides on copying tapes between decks and using the tape monitoring function.
Steps for recording video sources onto VCR 1 or VCR 2.
Guides on adjusting volume, center modes, and balance for Dolby Pro Logic and 3CH Logic.
Instructions for operating Dolby modes and setting the delay time for surround effects.
How to save desired sound quality settings and recall them later using the SELECT button.
Explains how to change the video signal independently of the audio source, including recording use.
Guides on memorizing and recalling receiver settings, including power and playback signals for components.
Recommendations for improving FM reception quality through antenna selection and proper grounding.
Guidance on optimizing AM reception using indoor or outdoor antennas.
Instructions for installing batteries and understanding the remote control's operating range.
Information on battery replacement and selecting the transmit mode for audio or video equipment.
Details on using the remote for receiver amplifier functions like volume, tape monitoring, and tuner operations.
Explains how to use the remote control to operate TV power, channels, and volume.
Details on using the remote to control CD player functions like power, playback, and track search.
Instructions for operating LD player functions such as power, chapter search, and playback.
Explains how to use the remote for cassette deck operations, including tape selection and playback.
Details on using the remote for VCR functions like power, recording, playback, and channel shifting.
Instructions for installing batteries and understanding the remote control's operating range.
Information on battery replacement, and an overview of the remote control's button layout.
Detailed explanation of buttons used for controlling receiver functions like power, input, surround, and tuning.
Requirements and procedures for using the receiver's remote to control other audio-visual components.
An example illustrating how to operate a VCR 1 using the remote control.
Instructions for operating LD player functions via the remote control.
Details on using the remote control to operate TV power, display, volume, and channels.
Explains how to use the remote to control CD player functions like track search and playback.
Guides on using the remote for tuner presets, band switching, and custom memory recall.
Instructions for operating cassette decks (I/II) and DAT decks using the remote control.
Explains the mode check function and introduces programming modes like LEARN and EDIT.
Detailed steps for learning and memorizing commands from other remote controls.
Guides on editing remote control functions and using preset manufacturer codes.
Lists preset remote control codes for various manufacturers' TVs and VCRs.
Instructions for programming multiple commands into the MULTI COMMAND button.
How to reset individual control modes (e.g., VCR 1) back to their factory defaults.
Procedure for resetting all programmed settings and clearing the memory.
Solutions for issues like no power, no sound, or no picture, including connection checks.
Troubleshooting advice for high noise levels, poor reception, and video tape copying problems.
Addresses issues with no rear sound output and remote control malfunction.
Detailed technical data for amplifier power output, frequency response, and FM/AM tuner performance.
Information on video section, power requirements, dimensions, weight, and supplied parts.
General| Channels | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| DTS:X | No |
| 4K Ultra HD Pass-through | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| AirPlay | No |
| Network Support | No |
| Power Output | 80W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven) |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 |
| Audio Formats Supported | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Video Formats Supported | 4K/60p |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 100 kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08% |
| Input Sensitivity/Impedance | 200 mV / 47 kΩ (Line) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 98dB |
