lename[F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision3000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.fm] masterpage:Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 1 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 2-662-265-12 (2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US02REG_HT-7000DH-U.fm2-662265-12 (2) masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 2 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US02REG_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 3 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM About This Manual Note for the supplied remote • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-7000DH. (RM-AAP012) The 12 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 5 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 7 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM About the indicators on the display 2 3 4 5 6 SW LFE SP A ; DIGITAL ;PRO LOGIC II DTS HDMI SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 7 D.RANGE Getting Started 1 CAT MEMORY STEREO MONO L C R SL S SR qf qd qs qa q; 9 qg 8 Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 10 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 20). Red (R) White (L) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Red (R) Black Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 19).
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 11 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Function Name B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). J MUTING Press to mute the sound. K MASTER VOL +a)/– Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 14 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 1: Installing speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of a 5.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 15 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hook on the back of the speaker You can install your surround speakers on the wall. 1 Getting Started Installing the speakers on the wall 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 17 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM To connect the speakers correctly Character on speaker label Speaker type L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right Getting Started Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 18 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components Audio input/output jack to be connected This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 19 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 20 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as tape deck, etc.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 21 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 3b: Connecting the video components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 28).
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 22 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Notes Hooking up a TV monitor • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 23 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 25 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. DVD player Satellite tuner A TV monitor, projector, etc.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 26 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Notes Hooking up a satellite tuner • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 27 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Getting Started Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 29 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 30 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP012 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. 6: Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 31 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Tips (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 32 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE.CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US03CON_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 34 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 6 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 42). You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US04PLA_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: R-2 US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 37 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD AV ?/1 RM SET UP P VIDEO2 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO3 DVD TUNER AUX MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD MULTI CH 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 5 7 ?/1 MUSIC MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE 5 6 JUMP/ TIME AUDIO ANGLE TUNING 8 PRESET/ CH/D.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 39 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press control button B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 40 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] LEVEL (42) [1-LEVEL] TONE (43) [2-TONE] SUR (43) [3-SUR] TUNER (44) [4-TUNER] Settings Initial setting Test tonea) [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 42 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus” (page 40).
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 44 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus” (page 40).
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 46 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus” (page 40).
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 48 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 31). Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 51 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Types of sound field available Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 52 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 55 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 4 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 1 4 3 CATEGORY MUSIC 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 7 8 MEMORY SUBTITLE . 0/10 ANT H Press ENTER.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 57 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 6 7 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”. Press the control button or control button b to enter the parameter. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in “To create an index name” below. To return to the previous display Press control button B.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US05AMP_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 63 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM XM Radio messages list Explanation Remedies ANTENNA The XM antenna is not Make sure that the antenna is securely connected. connected or transmission is Try to disconnect the antenna then reconnect, or turn off the not being received properly. power then turn back on.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US06OTH_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 64 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US06OTH_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 66 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM 8 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the input you want the HDMI input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example, VIDEO 1). In this case, select “DVD–VD1”. When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks will be a HDMI image. The sound will be output from the TV speaker.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US06OTH_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 67 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US06OTH_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 68 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Recording using the receiver Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape Recording onto a recording media You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. 1 You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US07REM_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 70 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US07REM_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 72 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM To control a tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 002, 003, 004, 005 To control a hard disc recorder Additional Information Glossary Maker Code(s) x Component video SONY 307, 308, 309 A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US07REM_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 74 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US07REM_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 75 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision37000DH\JC06xxx_2662265122HT7000DH_US\2662265122\US07REM_HT-7000DH-U.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_HT-7000DH-U.book Page 76 Monday, August 14, 2006 9:22 AM The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.
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