SR ENTER

D.ACCESS TOP MENU
5 Make sure Normal (SB) is selected then press ENTER.

2. AUTO MCACC

DTV MENU T.EDIT

SYSTEM GUIDE SETUP

TVVOL INPUT SELECT TV CH
Surround Back Output [ Normal (SB)
Enter : Start Return : Cancel

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If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 6. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen.
2. AUTO MCACC Set microphone Turn on Sub Woofer
If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesnt fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9 Make sure OK is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing

Return : Cancel

Make sure the microphone is connected. If youre using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up. See below for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 7 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while its doing this.
2. AUTO MCACC 2. AUTO MCACC Now Analyzing Please wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly. Return:Cancel Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ [ [ ] ] ]
Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ

[ [ [ [

] ] ] ]

Return:Cancel

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 38 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select Skip to go back to the System Setup menu. The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show the surround settings are complete.

2. AUTO MCACC Analyzed Data Check [a.Speaker Setting [b.Speaker Distance [c.Channel Level [d.Acoustic Cal EQ ] ] ] ] [ Skip ]
Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD. The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.
2. AUTO MCACC Check!!! Front Center Surround Surr Back Sub Woofer [ [ YES [ YES [ YES [ YES [ YES OK ] ] ]
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (see page 38). If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are set to SMALL in Speaker Setting on page 44, and that the Crossover Network on page 45 is set to 80Hz. You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the Analyzed Data Check screen: Speaker Setting The size and number of speakers youve connected (see page 44 for more on this) Speaker Distance The distance of your speakers from the listening position (see page 46 for more on this) Channel Level The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 45 for more on this) Acoustic Cal EQ Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 41 for more on this)
If the speaker configuration displayed isnt correct, use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the speaker and / (cursor left/right) to change the setting (and number for surround back). When youre finished, go to the next step.

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Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. When youre finished, select Skip to go back to the System Setup menu. Note If you leave an error message on the screen for over three minutes, or if you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made. Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 43. The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed. Remember to disconnect the microphone after youve finished the Auto MCACC Setup.
Note Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 30 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one). If your source is the TVs built-in tuner, then switch to the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure that the TVs video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.) 2 If the receiver isnt already on, press to switch it on. RECEIVER
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them. Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.
3 Change the receiver input to the source you want to play. You can use the front panel input select buttons or the dedicated MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control. 4 Press AUTO SURR (remote control) and start playback of the DVD (or other component). If youre playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode. See also Listening to your system on page 30 for more information on different ways of listening to sources. 5 Use the volume control (front panel or remote) to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. 0dB is the volume level of a regular movie theater. Adjust the volume to your liking between 80dB (min) and +12dB (max). Note If you need to manually switch the input signal type from digital to analog (stereo or multichannel), press SIGNAL SELECT (page 33). For more detailed surround sound setup, see The System Setup menu on page 38.
Checking the settings on your DVD (or other) player
Before continuing, you may want to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player and digital satellite receiver. Check that your DVD player/satellite receiver is set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio. If there is an option for MPEG audio, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the player to this receiver, make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

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2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If youre doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.
3.MANUAL MCACC [ [ [ [ [ [ [ a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine Ch Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Manual MCACC speaker setup
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when youre more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Important For some of the settings below, youll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11 if youre unsure how to do this. Also see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. If youre using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position.
Fine Ch Level Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below). Fine Ch Distance Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Channel Distance on page 40). The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ below: EQ AUTO Setting Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and automatically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically below). EQ Data Copy Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for manual adjustment (see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings below). EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 42). EQ Data Check Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the onscreen display (see Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42).

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Fine Channel Level
Default setting: 0dB (all channels) You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 43. 1 Select Fine Ch Level from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The volume increases to the 0dB reference level.
3.MANUAL MCACC [ [ [ [ [ [ [ a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine Ch Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 3a.Fine Channel Level

Fine Channel Distance

Default setting: 2.0 m (all channels) For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup below. 1 Select Fine Ch Distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
3.MANUAL MCACC [ [ [ [ [ [ [ a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine Ch Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 3b.Fine Channel Distance
Please Wait Caution!! Test tone is output loudly. Return:Cancel
2 Adjust the level of the left channel. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0dB so that youll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels.
3a.Fine Channel Level Left [ + 0.5dB ]
2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.
3b.Fine Channel Distance Left [ 2.0 m ]
Enter:Next Return:Cancel Enter:Next Return:Cancel
After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/ 10dB) as necessary. Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel.
3a.Fine Channel Level Ref:Left + 0.5dB Right [ + 1.0dB ] Center [ 0.0dB ] Surround L [ 0.0dB ] Surround R [ 0.0dB ] Surr Back L [ 0.0dB ] Surr Back R [ 0.0dB ] Sub Woofer [ 0.0dB ] Return:Finish
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary. Use / (cursor left/right) to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0.1 to 9.0 meters.
3b.Fine Channel Ref:Left Right Center Surround L Surround R Surr Back L Surr Back R Sub Woofer Distance 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m [ 2.0 m

] ] ] ] ] ] ]

Return:Finish
For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / (cursor up/down) to select it. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span.

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When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel. For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / (cursor up/down) to select it. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish.
3c. EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise [ Microphone [ Speaker YES/NO [ ] ] ] 3c. EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] ]
As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings: ALL CH ADJUST A flat setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel. FRONT ALIGN All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels). You will return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.

Acoustic Calibration EQ

Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material. This provides a flat equalization setting. If youre not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.
Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below), we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the EQ AUTO setup above (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start. 1 Select EQ Data Copy from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.MANUAL MCACC

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically
If you have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 11, ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN (below) should already be set. Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually, you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below. 1 Select EQ AUTO Setting from the Manual MCACC setup menu.
3.MANUAL MCACC [ [ [ [ [ [ [ a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine Ch Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 3c.EQ AUTO Setting

[ [ [ [ [ [ [

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine Ch Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check
Make sure the microphone is connected. If youre using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position. See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 13 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

Controls for other components
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 50 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.
Button (s) SOURCE Function
Press to switch the component between standby and on. Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks or chapters. Go back channels (channel ). Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks or chapters. Go forward channels (channel +). Pause playback or recording. Start playback. Hold down for fast forward playback. Hold down for fast reverse playback. Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD player DVR/VCR CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD player VCR CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck
REC (SHIFT+ ) REC STOP (SHIFT+ ) Number buttons +10 button ENTER/ DISC
Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed twice to MD/CD-R/VCR/ DVR player/ take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first). Cassette deck Stops recording. Directly access tracks on a program source. Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen display. Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10 then 3 to select track 13.) Chooses the disc. Ejects the disc. Use as the ENTER button. Use as the CLEAR button. Displays the setup screen for DVR players. Changes sides of the LD. DVR player CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player DVD/DVR player CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player Multiple CD player MD player VCR DVD DVR player LD player DVD/DVR player DVD/DVR player Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck DVD/DVR Player DVD/DVR Player VCR/DVD/DVR Player CD/MD/CD-R/Cassette deck DVD/DVR Player DVD/DVR Player DVR Player DVR Player

TOP MENU MENU

Displays the disc top menu of a DVD player. Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using. Pauses the tape. Stops the tape.
ENTER / & ENTER GUIDE CH +/ AUDIO SUBTITLE
Starts playback. Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Navigates DVD menu/options. Press to access the DVD player setup screen. Selects channels. Selects tracks. Changes the audio language or channel. Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.

2 Select the number of the digital input to which youve connected your digital component. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

5a. Digital Input

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select Input Assign from the System Setup menu.
[ [ [ [ [ [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Surr Back System AUTO MCACC MANUAL MCACC Manual SP Setup Input Assign Other Setup ] ] ] ] ] ] 5. Input Assign [ a. Digital Input [ b. Component Input [ c. i. LINK Input ] ] ]
Digital Digital Digital Digital
[ TV/SAT ] [ CD-R ] [ DVD/LD ] [ CD ]
3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input. Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1, CD-R, CD or OFF. Use the / to do this. (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER
If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Input Assign menu.

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Assigning the component video inputs
Default settings: Component 1 OFF Component 2 OFF If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the S-video or composite video input instead of the component video signal. 1 Select Component Input from the Input Assign menu.
Select i.LINK Input from the Input Assign menu.
2 Select an i.LINK-equipped component. When a number of i.LINK-equipped components are connected to your receiver, the i.LINK-equipped component you are looking for might be listed on additional display screens. If no i.LINK-equipped components are connected, you wont be able to assign any inputs. i.LINK is displayed after unassigned device names (e.g. DV-868AVi [i.LINK]).
The illustration above shows the VSX-2014i-G OSD. 2 Select the number of the component video input to which youve connected your video component. Select between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO1 or OFF.

5b. Component Input Component-1 Component-2 [ DVD/LD ] [ OFF ]
If a connected devices cannot output (playback) a source using the i.LINK connection, [- - - -] is displayed after the input device name (e.g. DV868AVi [- - - -]). Non-compatible devices cannot be assigned to inputs. When the cables for an assigned input device become loose or the power is cut to the device, an asterisk () appears before the device name (e.g. DV-868AVi [DVD/LD]). 3 Select the component that you want to assign. Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER.
The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input. Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER to do this. Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver's component video MONITOR output. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Input Assign menu.
5c. i.LINK Input (1/1) ( ( End ) DV - 868AVi DV - S858Ai Top) [ DVD/LD ] [ i.LINK ]
When you assign an i.LINK-equipped video component, select the input source to which you have connected the video signal from the component. If you assign an i.LINK input to a certain function (for example DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be set to i.LINK (not assigned). The TUNER input cannot be assigned. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Input Assign menu.
Assigning the i.LINK inputs
VSX-2014i-G model only If you assign i.LINK-equipped components to an input (for example DVD/LD), you will be able to select both audio and video signals from i.LINK-equipped components using the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button.

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The Other Setup menu
The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.
4 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

Depending on the upgrade process, certain You may need to reset the i.LINK database memory in components may cease to be recognized by the receiver (use the front panel): the receiver. With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down RETURN. When you see DB CLEAR? appear in the display, press ENTER, then SET UP to conrm. When youve reset the i.LINK database memory, DB CLEAR SET shows in the display. If DB ERROR is displayed, step through the procedure again.

i.LINK messages

VSX-2014i-G model only You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface:

Message

BUS FULL CANNOT LINK 1

Explanation

The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any more data. The connection between the receiver and the selected i.LINK-equipped component is unstable. If the i.LINK cables appear to be connected properly and both the receiver and i.LINK-equipped component are on, switch both units off, then on again to re-establish the connection between them. The receiver cant identify the selected i.LINK-equipped component. For example, the receiver may not be able to identify an i.LINK-equipped personal computer. The receiver is checking the i.LINK network. It does this when components are added to, or removed from the network. The sound may be interrupted if this happens during playback. The i.LINK network cannot function because the connected components form a loop. See Creating an i.LINK network on page 60 for more on this. When an i.LINK-equipped component has no name, this message is displayed instead of the proper component name. A component is outputting an i.LINK signal that the receiver cannot reproduce. This receiver can only reproduce signals from i.LINK-Audio equipped components. See About i.LINK on page 60 for more on this.
CANNOT LINK 2 LINK CHECK LOOP CONNECT NO NAME NO SIGNAL

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PQLS OFF PQLS ON UNKNOWN
This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns off during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. This is displayed on a playback component when PQLS turns on during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens. When an i.LINK-equipped component name cannot be recognized, this message is displayed instead of the proper component name.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system. Using the innovative steering logic circuit, this system extracts surround sound from sources as follows: Dolby Pro Logic 4.1 channel sound (mono surround) from any stereo source Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 channel sound (stereo surround) from any stereo source Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound (stereo surround and surround back) from two channel or 5.1(and 6.1) channel sources With two channel sources, the.1 subwoofer channel is generated by bass management in the receiver.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz / 24-bit audio using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder. DTS, DTS-ES, Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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About THX
The THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information.
The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This expands the listening position and createswith only two speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre.

THX Cinema processing

THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas' personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product, when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).

THX Select

Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Select requirements cover every aspect of the product including pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain.

THX Surround EX

THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener. THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization. All rights reserved.

Re-Equalization

The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment.

Timbre Matching

The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to the side of your head. The Timbre Matching feature filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers.

Adaptive Decorrelation

In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Maximum Output Power.170 W/channel (1 kHz, THD 10.0%, 8)
Stereo Separation.40 dB (1 kHz) Frequency Response. 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1dB Antenna Input. 75 unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range. 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz (9kHz step) 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz (10kHz step) Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna). 350 V/m Selectivity. 30 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio. 50 dB Antenna. Loop antenna

Continuous Power Output

Front. 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8) Center. 130 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8) Surround. 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8) Surround back. 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1%, 8 ) Rated Power Output. 100W+100W (20Hz20kHz, 0.09%, 8)

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements. AC 110/120127/220/230240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption.470 W In standby. 0.67 W (220V/50Hz) Dimensions. 420 (W) x 173 (H) x 465 (D) mm Weight (without package) VSX-2014i-G. 15.6 kg VSX-1014-S. 15.4 kg

Audio Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) LINE. 335 mV/47 k Frequency Response LINE.5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB Output (Level/Impedance) REC. 335 mV/2.2 k Tone Control BASS. 6 dB (100 Hz) TREBLE. 6 dB (10 kHz) LOUDNESS. +4/+2 dB (100Hz/10 kHz) (at volume position 40dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) LINE. 103 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN (continuous rated power output/50mW] LINE. 92/65 dB

Furnished Parts

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup). 1 Microphone stand. 1 AA/LR6 dry cell batteries. 2
Remote control. 1 AM loop antenna. 1 FM wire antenna. 1 Antenna adapter. 1 Flad-bladed converter plug. 1 Power cord(s): VSX-1014-S. 2 VSX-2014i-G (PAL model). 1 VSX-2014i-G (NTSC model). 2 These operating instructions
Composite Video / S-Video Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance). 1 Vp-p/75 Output (Level/Impedance). 1 Vp-p/75 Signal-to-Noise Ratio. 65 dB Frequency Response. 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB

Component Video Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance). 1 Vp-p/75 Output (Level/Impedance). 1 Vp-p/75 Signal-to-Noise Ratio. 65 dB Frequency Response. 5 Hz to 40 MHz dB
Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

Cleaning the unit

Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface.

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity. Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 V/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity. Mono: 20.2 dBf Stereo: 41.2 dBf Sensitivity (DIN). Mono: 1.1 V (S/N 26dB) Stereo: 50 V (S/N 46dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf) Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN).Mono: 62 dB Stereo: 58 dB Distortion. Stereo: 0.6% (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity. 70 dB (400 kHz)