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Basic Operation
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Once the input source, speaker andSource SelectionNote: Unlike conventional mechanically
antenna connections have been made,To select or change the input source,driven volume controls, this receiverOs
and the system has been configured, thepress one of the Sourcebuttons on volume is set using digital devices. This
receiver is ready for operation. Note thatthe front panel 24578)!means that the volume knob has no firm
some controls are duplicated on both theor one of the Sourcebuttons on thestopping point at either end of its rotation.
front panel and the remote control, whileremote d. Depending on the speed with which the
others appear on one or the other, but notknob is turned, it is normal for as many
both.Each time the source is changed aas three complete rotations to be required
message (see figure #7) will appear
briefly if the on-screen display is activatedfor full travel from the loudest setting to
Power Switchthe softest.
To turn the AVR85 on for the first time,confirming the new selection.
press the front panelPower button1.To listen to one source while you watchWhen the volume is adjusted the change
will be indicated by an on-screen display
When you press the Power button noteanother, first select the video source, and(see figure #8). The word MASTER will
then select the desired audio source.
that the LED indicator surrounding thealso appear in the main portion of the
switch will momentarily turn red, thenNote: When the unit is in OStandby�Information Displaöy , followed by
green indicating that the unit has beenmode, pressing any of the source buttonsa two-digit number. The number indi-
turned on. If the unit is connected to a TVwill turn on the unit.cates the variation from the reference
set a brief status report (see figure #6) ofpoint established when the output levels
the AVR85Os settings will momentarilyThe video source will be shown next toare set.
appear.the word VISUAL in the Visual
Indicator Qin the InformationSurround Mode Selection
Once the unit has been turned on withDisplay ö. The audio source, whichOne of the most important features of
the front panel switch it may then bemay be the same or different than thethe AVR85 is its ability to reproduce a full
turned on and off for future use usingvideo source will always be shown in themultichannel surround soundfield from
the Main Power c buttons on theMain Information DisplaK. y Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix
remote. Note that the remote power willsurround encoded programs, and stan-
Volume Control
NOT operate unless the Power buttonThe AVR85Os volume is controlled usingdard stereo programs. In all a total of
has first been manually depressed.seven listening modes are available on
either the front panel Volume knob othe AVR85.
When the AVR85 is turned off using theor the Volume buttons o on the
remote control it is placed in a STANDBYremote. Selection of a surround mode is based
mode, and the Standby LED surroundingon personal taste, as well as the type of
If the volume control is set too high,
the Power switch will illuminate ina speaker overload may activate theprogram source material being used.
amber. The AVR85 may be turned on byFor example, motion pictures bearing
pressing either the Main Power buttonunitOs protective circuitry. This will cutthe logo of one of the major surround
cor any of the Sourcebuttons on thethe output to the speakers and changeencoding processes, such as Dolby
the LED surrounding the power switch
front panel 24578)!.Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo Â
to a red color. To clear the problem, turnmay be played in either the Dolby
Note: When the AVR85 is in the Standbythe unit off for a few seconds, and lowerDigital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie
mode, and the amber LED around thethe volume before turning it back on. If
Powerswitch is illuminated, it is NOTthe problem re-occurs, turn the unit offSurround depending on the source
material. TV or radio broadcasts of
disconnected from the AC mains power.and consult your dealer or an authorizedprograms in surround, but not originally
service center for advice.produced as theatrical motion pictures
should normally be played back in the
Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround
modes. Other mode selections are
described elsewhere in this manual.
AVR85 120 rev (g) 6/14/97 |
ACEC
