Digital Audio Video Receiver

AVR-693/AVR-793
Instruction Manual

Warnings List of Contents Introduction Specifications Operation - What is what - Procedures - Menus Installation

Troubleshooting Glossary

Thank you for purchasing a Jamo Digital Audio Video Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

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Copyrights
This manual is copyright Jamo A/S, Denmark, 2004. All rights reserved. Copying fully or partly is only permitted: For personal use as a user of this specific Jamo equipment, or With specific written permission from Jamo A/S, Denmark.

Manufacturer
Jamo A/S Elmevej 8, Glyngre DK-7870 Roslev Denmark Tel.: +45-99 76 76 76 Fax: +45-99 76 76 00 www.jamo.com

Declaration of conformity

We, Jamo A/S (see "Manufacturer" above), declare in own responsibility, that the JAMO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Glyngre, Denmark

-----------------------------------------------Jens Portefe Hansen Test & Reliability Engineer Jamo A/S

Important safety instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC CHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOK ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 8. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifier) that produce heat. 9. Grounding or Polarization The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 11. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All installation and operating instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 6. Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned with a dry cloth or only as recommended by the manufacturer. 7. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Newspapers, table clothes, curtains, and other items can inadvertently block ventilation slots. Do not place the unit near curtains that could obstruct the ventilation. If you install the appliance in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the appliance should be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

An appliance and cart PORTABLE CART WARNING combination should be moved with care to avoid injury from tipover. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 12. Lightning For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 13. Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the appliance, C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation, E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. 14. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the appliance. Dont put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit. 15. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

Precautions
1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Jamo authorized service station. 3. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Then dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red.

IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modle pour les Canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB003 DU CANADA. Sur les modles dont la fiche est polarise: ATTENTION: POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

List of Contents
Important safety instructions ................................3 Precautions ..........................................................4 List of Contents ......................................................6 Introduction.............................................................6 Specifications .........................................................6 Operation.................................................................7 What is what Front panel...................................7 What is what Remote control ............................9 What is what Display .......................................10 Procedures ............................................................11 Using the remote control ....................................11 On/off and selecting source ...............................11 Sound level control.............................................11 Switching the amplifier off ..................................11 Tuner (analog radio receiver) .............................11 SLEEP TIMER....................................................12 Speaker balance ................................................12 Speaker B...........................................................12 Phones ...............................................................12 Video 2 connectors.............................................12 Listening mode setting .......................................12 Listening modes .................................................12 Listening modes available ...............................12 Input (source) modes ......................................13 Night mode (DR COMP).....................................13 Working with menus ...........................................14 Example: Sleep timer ......................................15 Installation.............................................................17 Unpacking...........................................................17 Before connecting the amplifier..........................17 Rear panel connections......................................18 Connecting the antennas ...................................20 Remote control installation .................................20 Placing the speakers in the room.......................21 Connecting the speakers....................................22 Connecting audio and video sources .................23 Connectors and cables....................................23 Connections.....................................................23 Setting up the amplifier.......................................24 Troubleshooting ...................................................25 Glossary ................................................................27

Introduction
Your Jamo AVR 693 Audio Video Receiver is designed for the demanding surround-sound user. It represents a new generation of sound reproduction using digital technology as far as possible. Seen from the user it has the same basic functions as a traditional surround sound receiver PLUS a number of digital audio features: It handles digital input signals from for example CD, DVD, satellite radio stations and satellite TV. This means better sound reproduction from CD and DVD and it means access to digital radio and DVD/TV with surround sound.

Specifications
Power output: Front ............................................... 2x120W/2x135W Surround ......................................... 2x120W/2x135W Center .....................................................120W/135W Center surround/Surround Back......... 120W/2x135W Total harmonic distortion ..................................0.08% Frequency response .......... 2020,000Hz, +1dB/-3dB Surround Level .... -15dB~+10dB to main output level Center Level ........ -15dB~+10dB to main output level Subwoofer Level .. -15dB~+10dB to main output level Power supply ..........................................230V/50Hz Tuning Range: FM........................................................ 87.5108MHz AM........................................................5201710KHz Output modes: 6 Stereo (7 Stereo), 5 Stereo and Stereo ("Pure Audio") Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby PL (Pro Logic) Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS. DTS-ES Neo:6 Cinema / Music. Input signal modes: 2-channel stereo, PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX, DTS, and DTS ES from analog, digital coax or digital optical input.

Operation
What is what Front panel (AVR-693)
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STANDBY/ON: Press the STANDBY/ON button to switch power of the unit ON or OFF. SOURCE: Press this is button to cycle through the input sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.). AUDIO SELECTOR: For the source selected by (2), select the ANALOG input or a connected digital input COAX 1-2 (or 3 AVR793 only) or OPT 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only). The selection is saved. SURROUND: Toggle this button to cycle through the various digital signal processing modes and surround sound effects. Only available if PURE AUDIO (13) is switched OFF. Cursor & ENTER/SET: Press buttons to scroll through menu selection and press button to select main menu. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel display or TV connected to MONITOR. Press the cursor / buttons to scroll through the menu list / to change value, and press button to select a main menu. See page 14. VOLUME: Turn clockwise to adjust the sound level up, or turn counter-clockwise to adjust sound level down. VIDEO 2, L AUDIO - R: Connect left-right audio signal from VIDEO 2 to (9).

10. VIDEO 2 IN: Connect composite video from VIDEO 2 to (10). 11. S-VIDEO: If your VIDEO 2 unit instead has SVideo output, then connect the S-Video output to (11). 12. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL: If your player has an optical digital output, connect it to the OPTICAL jack on this unit. Name: OPTICAL 3. 13. PURE AUDIO: Toggle to activate/deactivate analog input signal bypass digital processing. When activated SURROUND (4) modes cannot be selected. 14. TUNING: Press to enable the / cursor buttons to change the frequency one step at a time until the right frequency has been reached or until optimum reception is obtained. 15. AM/FM: Press AM/FM key can power on and switch tuner function. Press to toggle through AM and FM modes. 16. SPEAKER B: Press to select enable front left and front right speaker channel to play simultaneously to Room B. Surround left and surround right speaker channels will be silent when this is activated. Press again to deactivate Room B speakers. 17. HEADPHONE JACK SOCKET: Connect headphone jack here.

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Operation
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STANDBY/ON: Press the STANDBY/ON button to switch power of the unit ON or OFF. SOURCE: Press this is button to cycle through the input sources (FM, AM, CD, etc.). AUDIO SELECTOR: For the source selected by (2), select the ANALOG input or a connected digital input COAX 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only) or OPT 1-2 (or 3 AVR-793 only). The selection is saved. SURROUND: Toggle this button to cycle through the various digital signal processing modes and surround sound effects. Only available if PURE AUDIO (13) is switched OFF. Cursor & ENTER/SET: Press buttons to scroll through menu selection and press button to select main menu. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel display or TV connected to MONITOR. Press the cursor / buttons to scroll through the menu list / to change value, and press button to select a main menu. See page 14. VOLUME: Turn clockwise to adjust the sound level up, or turn counter-clockwise to adjust sound level down. VIDEO 2, L AUDIO - R: Connect left-right audio signal from VIDEO 2 to (9).

11. S-VIDEO: If your VIDEO 2 unit instead has SVideo output, then connect the S-Video output to (11). 12. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL: If your player has an optical digital output, connect it to the OPTICAL jack on this unit. Name: OPTICAL 3. 13. PURE AUDIO: Toggle to activate/deactivate analog input signal bypass digital processing. When activated SURROUND (4) modes cannot be selected. 14. TUNING: Press to enable the / cursor buttons to change the frequency one step at a time until the right frequency has been reached or until optimum reception is obtained. 15. AM/FM: Press AM/FM key can power on and switch tuner function. Press to toggle through AM and FM modes. 16. SPEAKER B: Press to select enable front left and front right speaker channel to play simultaneously to Room B. Surround left and surround right speaker channels will be silent when this is activated. Press again to deactivate Room B speakers. 17. HEADPHONE JACK SOCKET: Connect headphone jack here. 18. MUTE. Mutes the sound.

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What is what Remote control

1 2 6. 3 4 7. 5 6 9 10 13 15 10. DD : Toggle the Dolby key to switch to various Dolby listening modes. 16 17 11. TRIM: Press to toggle through each speaker channel, and press VOL-up or VOL-down button to adjust the selected speakers relative sound level up or down. 12. AUDIO: Press this is button to cycle through the various audio processing modes. 13. PURE AUDIO: Press to toggle the PURE AUDIO function: Bypass analog input signal digital processing = Direct front R/L/Subwoofer stereo. 20 14. MENU: Press to view menu on front panel display/TV. Press the cursor up/down buttons to scroll through the menu list, and press ENTER/SET button to select. 15. Cursor & ENTER group Menu mode: Press buttons to scroll through menu selection, and press ENTER button to select. Tuner mode: / : Frequency scan up/down. PRESET : Preset station up/down. 16. DIRECT: Press DIRECT remote key to power on and switch to DIRECT (6 CH) function. Press again to return to the original setting. 1. 2. 3. STANDBY: Press to the Receiver ON -press again to turn it OFF. Test Tone: Use this button to adjust the relative sound level in each of the speakers. CD, TAPE, VID 1 (video 1), AUX, DVD, VCR and TUNER: Press to power on and select it for input. TUNER: Press to power on and switch to tuner function. Press to toggle between AM and FM modes. 17. MUTE: Press to turn the sound off. Press again to return the sound to its previous level. 18. NUMBER buttons 19. VOL / : Press to adjust the sound level up and down. 20. DVD button group: A set of DVD player remote control functions, see the manual for your DVD player (DVD-593). 7 8 11 12 14 9. DTS: Toggle the DTS key to switch to various DTS listening modes. 8. PTY: Display PTY (Program Type) information: News, Jazz, etc. TONE: Press to toggle through TREBLE and BASS. Then press VOL or button to adjust level. 5. MEMORY: Press button for 5 seconds to memorize a station. (If there is no signal on this station, it will be skipped.) To select another Pnumber use the SCAN or buttons. DISPLAY RDS: Display RDS information (Station name)

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1. Input signals in the following channels: L: Front Left C: Front Center R: Front Right LFE: Low Frequency signal for subwoofer. LS: Left Surround CS: Center Surround S: Surround (left = right) RS Right Surround 2. Speakers activated in this mode. L: Front Left C: Front Center R: Front Right Sub: Subwoofer signal. Ls: Left Surround Sbl: Surround back left (AVR-793 only) Cs: Center Surround (AVR-693 only) Sbr: Surround back right (AVR-793 only) Rs: Right Surround 3. Alphanumeric display, for example FM frequency. 4. kHz (AM) and MHz (FM). 5. Numeric display, for example volume in dB. 6. M (meter), Ft (feet) and dB (decibel). 7. AUDIO INPUT ANALOG: Analog input. OPT: Optical digital data input number COAX: Coax digital data input number

8. AUDIO DATA TYPE: Audio input data type. PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. DIGITAL: Dolby digital encoded signal. EX: Dolby Digital EX encoded signal. dts: DTS encoded signal. ES: DTS-ES encoded signal. 9. FM station data, etc. received: RDS: Radio Data System: Program ID. PTY: Program Type: News, Jazz, etc. 10. MUTE: The mute button has been activated: No sound. 11. TEST TONE is played in the speaker selected. 12. STEREO: A stereo FM station is received in stereo. MONO: The MONO function has been activated from the remote control for a stereo FM station. 13. SLEEP function activated. 14. MEMORY: Flashes when a radio channel is stored. 15. CHANNEL: Indicated that a stored radio channel is selected. Rear panel: see page 18

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Procedures
In the sections below until "Working with menus" only the use of the remote control will be describes as this is the easiest way of handling the amplifier settings unless otherwise stated. On the remote control: Press the VOL buttons. or To switch off the sound temporarily (for example if the phone rings): On the remote control: press the MUTE button (17). Press again to release muting.

Using the remote control

IR receiver

Switching the amplifier off

Press the STANDBY button to turn the system off.

Tuner (analog radio receiver)

The function will only work properly if the related FM and/or AM antennas are connected to the rear panel. 1. Press the FM/AM button. If the amplifier is switched off this will also switch it on. The tuner function last selected will be activated. 2. To switch between AM and FM band: Press the FM/AM button again. 3. To switch to another station: A preset station: Press the /preset or /preset buttons on the remote control Find another station: a. Press /scan or /scan and hold the button for 2 seconds (auto search) b. Press /scan or /scan to tune down/up manually (0,05 MHz steps). 4. To save the station found: a. Press MEMORY and hold the button pressed for 2 seconds. b. The station number will start to flash. c. Select the preferred number by pressing or . d. Press MEMORY again 5. How to use the RDS button on the remote control a. By pressing the RDS button the AVR693 will toggle between the following information: Name of RDS station, Frequency, PTY mode (if available) 6. How to use the PTY button on the remote control a. Press the PTY button on the remote control. You can now toggle between the various PTY modes by using the or .: Light Music, Rock, POP, Traffic, etc b. When you have selected the type of radio station you want to listen to, press or to activate your choise. c. The Tuner will now start to scan for your selected choice. Please allow 1-2 minutes for the tuner to find the stations.

IR transmitter The range (D) is approx. 5 meters = 16 feet.

On/off and selecting source

1. Press the STANDBY (last source) or any source button to switch the system on. The display and the button lights are switched on. 2. Select the source by means of the remote controller or the front panel SOURCE button: DVD to select input from the DVD player. VIDEO1 to select input from VIDEO1. VIDEO2 to select input from VIDEO2 (front panel) (nto. TUNER FM to select input from the FM TUNER. TUNER AM to select input from the AM TUNER. CD to select the input from the CD player. TAPE to select input from the TAPE player. AUX to select input from the AUX connector, for example digital radio. The first time a source is connected to a digital input: select the source and then use AUDIO SELECTOR to select between ANALOG input and the digital input (COAX 1-2/OPT 1-2) used for this source. This setting is saved for each individual source (DVD, VIDEO1, etc.).

Sound level control

On the front panel: Turn the VOLUME/ SCROLL knob.

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SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer is accessible from the "System Config" > "Sleep Time Set" menu. See the Sleep Timer example on page 15 after the menus. When set, the amplifier will be switched off after the number of minutes selected. SLEEP is displayed in the display. To switch it off set the Sleep Timer to 0 minutes. Note: During the last 2 minutes of the sleep timer operation the volume will gradually decrease to the minimum setting.

693 has the shortest signal path. The result is high-fidelity music playback true to the original source. PURE AUDIO can be switched on/off by means of the PURE AUDIO button on the front panel or the remote control. SURROUND modes: A number of modes are available, see "Listening modes available" below.

Speaker balance
The basic sound balance between the speakers is set during the installation procedure. However, it may be preferable to be able to adjust the balance to the individual for example movie. This can be done by means of the main menu CHANNEL TRIM, where you can fine-tune each speaker to your own taste. For details see "Working with menus" on page 14. Tip: after use, reset these settings to 0 dB for all speakers unless you prefer this as a general setting.

Only when PURE AUDIO and DIRECT is OFF a surround sound listening mode (e.g. Dolby Digital or DTS) can be selected by means of: On the front panel: Press "SURR MODE" until you reach your preferred surround mode. On the remote control: Press "DTS or DDuntil you reach your preferred surround mode. A menu, see page 14.

Listening modes
The optimal listening mode depends on three factors: The sound source: If a sound mode (for example (Dolby Digital or DTS) is labeled on the recorded media (for example the CD or DVD) select a compatible mode to make the sound reproduction as close to the original sound as possible. Your personal taste: Be guided by your heart and your ears!

Speaker B
The speaker B system (L/R only, for example bedroom or kitchen speakers) can be switched off/on with the SPEAKER B button on the front panel.

Listening modes available

Speaker abbreviations used in this section: L: Front Left C: Front Center R: Front Right SUB: Subwoofer (= LFE channel) SL: Surround Left SC: Surround Center (= surround back) SR: Surround Right Basic modes: 6 Stereo: 6 speaker (6.1) stereo. L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR. 5 Stereo: 5 speaker stereo (5.1): L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR. Stereo: Stereo: L, R, SUB. Identical to Pure Audio mode. Note: The subwoofer will only receive a signal if the main speakers (L, R) are set to small.

Phones
When a phone is connected to the PHONES connector on the front panel the speaker system is automatically switched off.

Video 2 connectors
The Video 2 connectors on the front panel are intended for input from a temporary source, for example a video camcorder. There are three possibilities: Composite video in. Selectable as Analog: Video 2. S-video analog input. Selectable as Analog: Video 2. Analogue audio in left and right. Digital optical input.

Listening mode setting

There are three basic modes: DIRECT, PURE AUDIO and SURROUND. The surround listening modes available are described below. DIRECT is the direct input mode with a minimum of sound quality adjustment and filtration. This mode can only be used on analogue inputs. This mode can for example be used together with a DVD-Audio player. PURE AUDIO. As direct, but only with max. two channels (+ subwoofer). In this mode The AVR-

Dolby D = Dolby Digital: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR. Dolby Digital EX: 6.1 movie format from Dolby Labs: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR. Dolby PL (Pro Logic): Original Dolby ProLogic mode for 5 speakers: L, C, R, SUB, SL=SR. Dolby Pro Logic II modes: PLIIMOV: Dolby Pro Logic II Movie: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR.

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PLIIMSC: Dolby ProLogic II Music : L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes: PLIIxC: Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR, SC. PLIIxM: Dolby ProLogic IIx Music: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR, SC. DTS modes: Audio modes from Digital Theater Systems (DTS), mainly used for listening to digital sound sources: DTS: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SR. DTS-ES: 6.1 movie format from Digital Theater Systems: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR. NEO:6C: DTS NEO:6 cinema mode: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR. NEO:6M: DTS NEO:6 music mode: L, C, R, SUB, SL, SC, SR.

Input (source) modes

The amplifier can receive and decode the following formats. The actual format is displayed in the front panel display, see page 10 point 8. PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. DIGITAL: Dolby digital encoded signal. EX: Dolby Digital EX encoded signal. DTS: DTS encoded signal. ES: DTS-ES encoded signal.

Night mode (DR COMP)

The Night mode is accessible from the "System Config" > "Night Mode" menu, see the next page. This is a function for compressing the dynamic range (reproduction level range) of audio signals. It is used to review movie software late at night or at other times when high volume levels are not desirable. On movies which has been recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, this function prevents sudden increases in the sound level by holding down the peak level while maintaining the spread of the sound field. This midnight mode can only be used on the following conditions: When the source has been recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format (the DIGITAL indicator lights), and the midnight mode can be effected only when the source is recorded for the midnight mode.

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Working with menus

Some functions are only available from the menus. To access the menu system: On the front panel: Press the menu button. Handle the menu functions using the , , , and buttons. On the remote controller: Press the menu button. Handle the menu functions using the , , , and ENTER/SET buttons. The menu selected is displayed in the front panel display window. If a TV is connected to the back panel Monitor terminal, the TV screen will display the menus available, making the menus easier to work with. Example (INPUT CONFIG is selected): MAIN MENU INPUT SPEAKER CHANNEL CHANNEL DELAY SYSTEM PLII/NEO 6 EXIT MAIN MENU Menu system * marked menus are further explained above. Main menu Sub menu Values Input config Source Tuner FM CD Tape Aux DVD Video 1 Video 2 VCR Input Analog Digital Mode Stereo 5 ch stereo 6 ch syereo DPL DPL II DPL IIx Dolby Digital DTS Etc. Analogue Level In -15 to +10 dB CONFIG CONFIG CALIB TRIM CONFIG CONFIG CONFIG Tip: The menus roll over the top, so for example from "Input Config" you can just press to reach the "Exit Main Menu" item. Tip: You can select as many menu settings you want in one menu session. The menu settings are implemented immediately, but we strongly advise you to terminate the menu system as stated above. The button functions are: Select the last value displayed, and switch between sub or main menus. Switch between options for the sub menu selected. On the front panel turning the VOLUME/SCROLL button has the same function. Select the (sub)menu presently , or ENTER/SET displayed. After selecting a value 1. Use the buttons to go to the "Return to Main Menu" and press or ENTER/SET. 2. Use the buttons to go to the "Exit Main Menu" and press or ENTER/SET.

Explanation Analog audio input from the build-in FM tuner. Analog audio input from the CD input. Analog audio input from the Tape input. Analog audio input from the Aux 1 input. Analog audio/video input from the DVD input. Analog audio/video input from the Video 1 Analog audio/video input from the Video 1 Analog audio/video input from the VCR input. Toggle through the analog and digital inputs. Select the listening mode. Stereo, 5 channel stereo, 6 channel stereo, Dolby Pro Logic II music, Dolby Pro Logic II movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx movie, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo: 6, DTS, DTS-EX Note: The number of available listening modes depends on the input signal. It is for example not possible to select DTS on FM radio) Analog level in for the currently selected input channel. Used for volume balance between the analog and digital inputs.

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Small Large Tells the system Center Small which speakers are Large connected, and if None the front speakers Surround Small are large or small None (see page 24) Center Surr On/Off AVR-793: None CS LB/RB Subwoofer On/Off Front Xover 40-150 Hz Center Xover 40-150 Hz Surr Xover 40-150 Hz Channel Calib Left Front -15 to + 10 dB Center Front -15 to + 10 dB Right Front -15 to + 10 dB Right Surr -15 to + 10 dB Center Surr -15 to + 10 dB Left Surr -15 to + 10 dB Subwoofer -15 to + 10 dB Channel Trim Left front -15 to + 10 dB Center Front -15 to + 10 dB Right Front -15 to + 10 dB Right Surr -15 to + 10 dB Center Surr -15 to + 10 dB Left Surr -15 to + 10 dB Subwoofer -15 to + 10 dB Delay Config Front L/R delay 0 to 20 feet Center Delay F-5 to F feet Surround Delay 0 to F feet Cent Surr Delay 0 to F feet Subwoofer Delay F-5 to F feet Delay unit Feet or Meter System Config Display Bright Full or Half OSD Time Out 0-30 sec. Speaker Config Sleep Time Set * 0-60 min Theater Comp On/Off Late Night Off Half Full PLII/NEO6 Config Panorama On/Off Dimension -3 to 3 (used with PLII and Center Width 0 to 6 NEO 6 modes) Center Image 0 to 5 (All sub menus) Return to Main Menu Exit Main Menu

Front

Used for setting up the amplifier, see page 24.

Adjust the relative level of each speaker.

Adjust the relative level of each speaker.

Alternative: 0 to 6.0 meter (F = set value) Alternative: F-1.5 to F meter Alternative: 0 to F meter Alternative: 0 to F meter Alternative: F-1.5 to F meter Unit used for Delay config Brightness of the display On Screen Display time out. The displaying time for temporary information on TV and front panel display. 0, 5 (default), 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 sec. 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 min. 0 = off. Default setting = off Note: This feature can only be selected on Dolby Digital sound tracks

Return to the main menu. Exit the menu system. 6. Press or until the display shows "Return to Main Menu". 7. Press ENTER/SET. 8. Press or until the display shows "Exit Main Menu". 9. Press ENTER/SET.

Example: Sleep timer

1. Press "MENU". 2. Press or until the display shows "System Config". 3. Press ENTER/SET. 4. Press or until the display shows "Sleep time set 0min" (or another number of minutes set). 5. Press the or buttons to scroll through the number of minutes until the amplifier is switched off.

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Unpacking

Amplifier unit

FM antenna The package contains: 1 Main unit (amplifier) 1 remote control (with 2 x AA batteries) 1 FM/AM antenna 1 Power cord 1 Manual

AM antenna

Remote control

Be careful not to damage the units when unpacking. The amplifier is quite heavy and may cause serious damages to health and/or properties if dropped!

Before connecting the amplifier

Before connecting the amplifier to the power cord, make sure the voltage rated on the back panel (115 V AC or 230 V AC) fits to your local electrical power voltage. If not: If the amplifier is equipped with an AC voltage switch: set this to the proper setting.

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1. AM/FM ANTENNA: AM: For connecting the AM antenna supplied. FM: For connecting a 75 ohm FM antenna supplied. 2. DVD VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE OR S-VIDEO): Connect composite video from DVD player here. Alternatively, if your DVD player has S-Video output, then connect the DVD S-Video output here. 3. DVD AUDIO INPUT: L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN, SUB: If you use a DVD-Audio player, connect the left and right surround channel, center channel and subwoofer channel here (please refer to 23 for right and left channel). 4. VCR VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): Connect VCR composite video or S-Video here. 5. VCR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): Connect VCR composite video or S-Video for recording here. 6. MONITOR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & SVIDEO): Connect composite video or S-Video to monitor or TV. Note: must be connected if you want the OSD to appear on your monitor or TV. 7. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect right speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. 8. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect left speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. 9. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 10. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 11. CENTER SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect center speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 12. LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left surround speaker for Zone A (primary room) here.

13. RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right surround speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 14. CENTER BACK SPEAKERS (ZONE A): Connect center surround speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 15. AC 230V/50Hz / 115V/60Hz: Power cord socket. 16. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL & COAX: If your digital recorder has an optical or coaxial digital input, connect here. 17. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1/2 & COAXIAL: If your DVD player has an optical or coaxial digital output, connect it to the digital input on this unit. 18. 6.1 CHANNEL PRE-OUT These outputs are for connecting an external power amplifier and your powered subwoofer. 19. MONITOR AUDIO OUT: Left & right audio channel to monitor/TV to play the sound on the TV. 20. VCR AUDIO OUT: Connect left & right audio channel to VCR input for recording. 21. VCR AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from VCR output here. 22. VIDEO1 AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from other video player/source here. 23. DVD AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your DVD-Audio player (please refer to 3). 24. AUX1 IN: Connect left & right audio channel from AUX system here. 25. TAPE IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your tape deck system here. 26. CD IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your CD player here.

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1. AM/FM ANTENNA: AM: For connecting the AM antenna supplied. FM: For connecting a 75 ohm FM antenna supplied. 2. DVD VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE OR S-VIDEO): Connect composite video from DVD player here. Alternatively, if your DVD player has S-Video output, then connect the DVD S-Video output here. 3. DVD AUDIO INPUT: L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN, SUB: If you use a DVD-Audio player, connect the left and right surround channel, center channel and subwoofer channel here (please refer to 23 for right and left channel). 4. VCR VIDEO IN (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): Connect VCR composite video or S-Video here. 5. VCR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO): Connect VCR composite video or S-Video for recording here. 6. MONITOR VIDEO OUT (COMPOSITE & SVIDEO): Connect composite video or S-Video to monitor or TV. Note: must be connected if you want the OSD to appear on your monitor or TV. 7. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect right speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. 8. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE B): Connect left speaker for Zone B (alternate room) here. 9. RIGHT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 10. LEFT SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 11. CENTER SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect center speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 12. LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect left surround speaker for Zone A (primary room) here. 13. RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER (ZONE A): Connect right surround speaker for Zone A (primary room) here.

14. LEFT & RIGHT SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS. Connect left and right surround back speakers here. 15. AC 230V/50Hz / 115V/60Hz: Power cord socket. 16. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL & COAX: If your digital recorder has an optical or coaxial digital input, connect here. 17. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1/2 & COAXIAL: If your DVD player has an optical or coaxial digital output, connect it to the digital input on this unit. 18. 6.1 CHANNEL PRE-OUT These outputs are for connecting an external power amplifier and your powered subwoofer. 19. MONITOR AUDIO OUT: Left & right audio channel to monitor/TV to play the sound on the TV. 20. VCR AUDIO OUT: Connect left & right audio channel to VCR input for recording. 21. VCR AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from VCR output here. 22. VIDEO1 AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from other video player/source here. 23. DVD AUDIO IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your DVD-Audio player (please refer to 3). 24. AUX1 IN: Connect left & right audio channel from AUX system here. 25. TAPE IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your tape deck system here. 26. CD IN: Connect left & right audio channel from your CD player here. 27. 5.1 CHANNEL BASS MANAGEMENT. Use this switch for the bass management adjustments when playing DVD Audio discs. Bypass, LPF, LPF/HPF. 28. COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHING. Connect DVD (or other source) component video here. Connect component video to monitor or TV. 19

Connecting the antennas

1. If needed, assemble the AM antenna supplied:

Remote control installation

1. Open the battery cover on the rear side of the remote control. 2. Insert two 1.5 Volt AA batteries. Make sure the batteries are inserted with correct polarity see the drawings in the battery compartment.

Insert into the hole 2. Connect the two ends of the AM Antenna into the AM terminals of the Main Unit. Preferably use an outdoor AM antenna for improved sound quality.

3. Close the battery cover.

3. Plug the FM Antenna into the FM terminal of the Main Unit. Preferably use an outdoor or cable network FM antenna for improved sound quality.

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Placing the speakers in the room

Avoid positioning the speakers in corners, as this will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speaker behind curtains, furniture etc. will reduce the treble response, thus reducing the stereo effect considerably. The listener should be able to see the speaker. Each room has different acoustic characteristics and positioning possibilities are often limited. You can find the best position for your speakers by experimenting. In general, the speakers should be arranged as symmetrical as possible. Positioning the FRONT speakers The front speakers should be arranged so that, viewed from the listener's position, the speaker connected to the front speaker "L" terminals is on the left of the listener and the speaker connected to the front speaker "R" terminals is on the right of the listener. This can be checked with the CHANNEL CALIB menu. The best height for the front speaker is when the high frequency speakers (tweeters) are at ear height (while seated). NOTE: To avoid magnetic interference with the picture on your TV, do not position the front speakers too close to the TV.

Positioning the front CENTER speaker The front center speaker should be placed centrally between the front speakers, e.g. underneath or on top of the TV. The best height for the center speaker is at the height of your ears (while seated). Positioning the SURROUND speakers The surround speaker connected to the surround speaker "L" terminals of the main unit should be on the left and the speaker connected to the surround speaker "R" terminals should be on the right. The surround speakers should face each other and be in line with, or behind the listener. The surround centre speaker connected to the "CB" (Centre Back) terminals should be placed behind the listener. Positioning the SUBWOOFER speaker Place the subwoofer to the left or right of the television as seen from the front of television. If possible, place the subwoofer near a corner to maximize the bass response.

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Connecting active speakers Active speakers are speakers with build-in amplifiers. They must only be connected to the speaker line level output terminals "6.1 CHANNEL PRE OUTPUT (17)" on page 18. Connecting passive speakers

Connecting the CENTER speaker Connect the center speaker to the center speaker terminals on the back of the main unit. Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to the correct center speaker terminals: (+) to (+) and (-) to (-). Connecting the SURROUND speakers Connect the right surround speaker to the surround speaker "R" terminal on the back of the main unit, and the left surround speaker to the surround speaker "R" terminal. Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to the correct surround speaker terminals [(+) to (+) and (-) to (-)].

NOTE: On the speaker, push and hold Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in terminal. Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points. At the rear of each speaker, you will find two click fit connectors on speakers rear panel, a black one marked (-) and a red one (for the front speakers or surround right speaker), a gray one (for the center speaker), a white one (for surround left speaker) marked (+), or a brown one (for subwoofer speaker) marked (+) . Speaker wires are identified with different colors or colored lines so that you can distinguish between them. In order to prevent phase reversal, connect the marked or colored wire to the matching speaker terminals.

Connecting the FRONT speakers Connect the right front speaker to the front speaker "R" terminal on the back of the main unit , and the left front speaker to the front speaker "L" terminal. Make sure the (+) and (-) cables are connected to the correct front speaker terminals [(+) to (+) and (-) to (-)]. Connecting the ACTIVE SUBWOOFER speaker Connect the subwoofer signal out (RCA connector) to the signal input connector on the active subwoofer speaker.

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Connectors and cables

Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting. Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made. For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for video connection. Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment. Improper connection

Connections
The numbers in () refers to the above diagram: Before connecting the power cord: Connect the TV Video input to the yellow Monitor Out terminal (6) or the equivalent Svideo terminal. This will make the menu system much easier to use because the menus will now be displayed on the TV screen when the related AV TV-channel is selected. If you want the normal TV receiver sound played via the amplifier, connect the TV sound output to for example AUX (24) or VIDEO2 (front panel). Connect a DVD recorder to a digital audio input and output, and relate it to DVD with the AUDIO SELECTOR button ((3) on page 7), see page 24 point 4. Connect an analog VCR recorder to the VCR In and Out connectors (19) and (20). Connect a secondary VCR to the Video 1 terminals (21). Connect a DVD player to the DVD terminals (22). If your DVD player has surround sound output (L-SURR, R-SURR, CEN, SUB) connect this to DVD SURROUND INPUT (3). Connect a CD-player and Tape recorder/player to terminals (26) and (25) respectively. Connect any further sound sources to the AUX terminals (24). If connecting a gramophone please observe that an external pre-amplifier may be needed. Connect any digital sound and/or video sources for example satellite digital radio to the digital inputs DIGITAL INPUT DIG 1, DIG 2, OPT 1 and OPT 2. See also page 24 point 4.

Proper connection Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality.

The typical cables are shown below: Left (White) L Audio cable Right (red) R Composite video cable Yellow = Comp. video. Video cable S video cable Coaxial cable Optical cable

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When the amplifier has been installed its system settings must be adjusted to the actual room and speaker system. These settings are done by means of the menu system described on page 14. 1. Set the speaker configuration a. Select the main menu SPEAKER CONFIG. b. One-by-one go through the speakers and set if the speaker exists and its size: NONE: Not installed. SMALL: Small speaker connected. LARGE: Large speaker connected. c. Set the crossover (XOVER) frequencies for Front, Center and Surround, see below. Guidelines: There is no sharp definition between a large and a small speaker. One definition is that speakers with a bass cut-off frequency of higher than 70-80 Hz are small speakers. Another definition is that satellite speakers are small speakers. In 2 channel stereo mode, if a subwoofer is connected, you should always select small speakers in the speaker configuration menu. If you use large speakers set the cross-over frequency to 40 Hz. 2. Select a suitable listening mode The suitable listening mode 6 Stereo (for 6 speaker systems) 5 Stereo (for 5 speaker systems) Stereo (for 2 or 3 speaker systems) can be selected by means of: On the front panel: Press "SURR MODE". On the remote control: Press "AUDIO". A menu, see page 14. Note: Depending of the speaker system installed, some of the surround listening modes may not be available. Note: If the surround back speaker is set to off in the menu, then Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES is not available Guideline: Before the next point, you must select one of the most advanced mode your speaker system permits, for example "NEO6C", and PURE AUDIO ("BYPASS") must be switched OFF (press the button to toggle it on/off). The listening modes are described on page 12. 3. Set the channel settings Using the menu system set the parameters in the following menus (see the guidelines below): a. CHANNEL TRIM: CHANNEL TRIM is used for fine adjusting the sound balance to the individual movie. The final output sound level is the sum of the settings of CHANNEL CALIB, CHANNEL TRIM and the volume control. b. CHANNEL CALIB: The basic sound level balance between the speakers. When the menu is selected "pink noise comes from the speaker selected in the menu. Place yourself at your favorite listening position and calibrate all speakers one-by-one to the same pink noise level using your ears or a sound meter. c. DELAY CONFIG: Set the distance from your favorite listening position to each individual speaker. The function compensates for the delays from each speaker to you due to the traveling speed of sound (3 m/10 feet = 10 m/sec). Note: Start setting the distance from the front speakers.

4. For each source connected to a digital input: a. Select the source and then use AUDIO SELECTOR to select between ANALOG input and the digital input (COAX 1-2/OPT 12) used for this source. This setting is saved for each individual source (DVD, VIDEO1, etc.). b. Check the sound level. If the sound level is too high or too low compared to the other input sources, adjust the analog input level for the actual input channel by means of the menu "Input config" > "Anlg level in". Note: If the analogue level is set too high the AV Receiver will write CLIP in the display. The SPEAKER CONFIG, CHANNEL CALIB and DELAY CONFIG settings are normally made when installing the equipment and afterwards only changed if speakers or the listening position are moved.

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If a problem occurs while you are using the remote control, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the amplifier to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote control. POWER No power. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. External noise is affecting the internal microcomputer. Turn off the power, wait five seconds, and then turn back on the power. Internal fuse is blown. Contact your Jamo Dealer or Jamo Service Center. Power turns on but no sound. Muting is displayed. Press the MUTE button on the remote controller to turn off muting. Bad connections or wiring. Check connections, speaker cables, and other wiring (see page 23). Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. Contact your Jamo Dealer or Jamo Service Center. Sound of playback source is not heard. Input selector is not set properly. Set to correct input source. Headphones are connected. Lower volume and then disconnect headphones (see page 12). Power shuts off immediately after power on. Amplifier protection circuitry is activated. Remove the power cord from the outlet immediately. Check all connections and that no short circuits have been made on the speaker cables. If the problem persists then contact your Jamo Dealer or Jamo service center. SPEAKERS No sound from the center speaker, or at very low volume. Speaker cable is not connected. Check the connection between amplifier and speaker. Listening mode is set to Stereo, or Pure Audio. Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or Pure Audio. The output to the center speaker may differ depending on the listening mode. Center speaker volume is set to minimum. Set the center speaker level to the appropriate volume (see "Channel Calib" and "Channel Trim" page 15). The Center setting is set to "None." Set the Center setting to "Large" or "Small" at Speaker Config (see page 15). No sound or very low volume from subwoofer. Subwoofer setting is set to "No" (see page 15). Set the Subwoofer setting to "Yes" at "Speaker Config" (see page 15). Subwoofer volume is set to minimum. Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate volume (see "Channel Calib" and "Channel Trim" page 15). 2 channel stereo mode is selected and front speakers are set to large. Set the front channel speakers to small.

Low frequency humming is heard. Audio connection cables on the rear panel are placed incorrectly. Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum. Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is not clear. Treble control is too high. Turn treble setting down (see point 8 on page 9). FM/AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received. AM loop antenna is not connected. Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals (see page 20). Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations). Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. Move the AM loop antenna to different position. Set up an outdoor AM antenna (see page 20). Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM stations. Noise caused by TV set. Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV. Move amplifier away from TV set. Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations. Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off. Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp. Noise from automobile ignition. Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road (see page 20). Change the position or direction of the indoor/outdoor antenna.

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Stereo indicator lights, but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad. Station is too strong. Change to FM indoor antenna (see page 20) or insert an antenna attenuator. Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains. Use antenna that has better directivity and orient it so distortion is least. Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard on FM stations. Station is too weak. Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 20). Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast. Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna, replace with a better antenna or use an antenna amplifier (see page 20). No preset station is recalled. Memory is lost because power has been turned off for a long time. Store all stations again (see page 11). VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. Improper connection. Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectors completely (see page 23). No OSD Menu display. Improper connection. Check connections (see page 23). OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to Composite or S-VIDEO of MONITOR OUT. Check connections (see page 23). Audio and video do not match. Improper connection. Check connections (see page 23). Audio is not heard or audio from different source is heard. Digital Input settings are incorrect. Press the Audio Selector button on the AVR693 to find the right input. No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor). TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver. Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver output. Video cable is not connected securely. Check connections (see page 23). Input source is connected to the COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connectors. Make sure TV (or monitor) is connected to COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT connectors (see page 23).

REMOTE CONTROLLER Front panel controls function but remote control controls do not. No batteries in remote control. Insert batteries (see page 20). Batteries have worn out. Replace batteries (see page 20). Remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the amplifier. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the amplifier (see page 20). Remote control is too far from the amplifier. Operate the remote control within 16 feet (5 meters) (see page 20). Remote control is functioning in a different mode Press the RCVR MODE button. OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be used. Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded. Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display. Desired parameter cannot be set. Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening mode. Check settings in "Input config" (see page 14). DVD-Audio is not output. DVD player is not connected to 5.1-channel input jacks. Check connections (see page 23). Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not heard with digital sources. Wrong digital input has been selected. Select the correct digital input using the Audio selector button on the front of the AVR-693. SP DIFF UNLOCK is shown in the display of the AVR-693. Wrong digital input has been selected. Select the correct digital input using the Audio selector button on the front of the AVR-693. Make sure that your DVD player is setup to handle digital output signals. Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the CD player, DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc., that compose your entertainment system. The amplifier contains an internal microcomputer that performs high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions, noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it back in. This should correct the situation.

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*: See the entry for this word. Useful links with more and in-depth information: Dolby knowledgebase: go to www.dolby.com and click "Dolby knowledgebase". Surround Associates: go to www.surroundassociates.com and click "Fundamentals". DTS: http://www.dtsonline.com/technology/ technical_literature.php 5.1 channel 6-channel sound system: Front Left (FL or L), Front Center (FC or C), Front Right (FR or R), Subwoofer* (LFE or SUB), Surround* Left (SL) and Surround Right (SR). 6.1 channel 7-channel sound system: Front Left (FL or L), Front Center (FC or C), Front Right (FR or R), Subwoofer* (LFE or SUB), Surround* Left (SL), Surround Center (SC) and Surround Right (SR). AC-3 AC-3 is a data compression method for sound channels developed by Dolby* Labs. It uses "lossy" psychoacoustic principles and "masking" of almost unheard components and noise to compress the data as far as possible without reducing the quality perceived by the human ear. Bit rates for 5.1 channels range from 320 kbps for movie sound to 384 kbps for digital television and up to 448 kbps for DVD audio. The bit-rate reduction is around 10:1 for a 384 kbps channel. Cirrus Cirrus Logic, USA, (www.cirrus.com) is a manufacturer of electronic chips, specialized in chips for sound reproduction. Dolby American company, Dolby Laboratories Inc. Dolby is one of the leaders of the development of modern sound reproduction technology. They have a very informative website on www.dolby.com. Dolby Digital A 5.1* channels digital surround* sound data compression system, also called AC-3*. DTS A competitor to AC-3* developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc., USA (www.dtsonline.com). It is a "lossy" waveform compression technique, where 5.1 channels are compressed to 1400 kbps (~4:1). The DTS-modes are mainly used for listening to digital sound sources. NEO:6 Surround sound decoding system from DTS*. Neo:6 filters the 2-channel matrix encoded audio signals into sub-bands, maps each of the sub-band signals into an expanded sound-field to produce multi27 channel sound sub-channels, and synthesizes the sub-band signals to reconstruct multi-channel audio. PCM Pulse Code Modulation. PCM is an uncompressed audio format, used for example in WAW files. The waveforms are sampled and each sample is digitized with an A/D converter. Pro Logic A surround* sound system developed by Dolby* Laboratories. There are three generations: Pro Logic (PL) Pro Logic II (PLII) Pro Logic IIx (PLIIx) Subwoofer Very low sounds (below 80-125 Hz) are very little direction oriented, and demands special fairly large speakers. This frequency band can consequently be covered better by only one special low frequency speaker placed somewhere in the front of the listener. The subwoofer signal may be an independent "LFE" channel to 125 Hz or calculated from the other channels. For normal audio systems a calculated subwoofer channel is fully acceptable. The subwoofer is always an "active speaker" with build in power supply and amplifier. Surround sound Speaker system with speakers placed next to or behind the listener. The origin is the old Quad (4speaker) system further developed through cinema technology. There are many systems with for example A left and right surround channel. A left, center and right surround channel. One surround channel transmitted through a left and right surround speaker.

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