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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
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Input mode display
• In the AUTO mode
• In the DIGITAL PCM mode
• In the DIGITAL DTS mode
• In the ANALOG mode
Depending on the input signal.
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Input signal display
• DOLBY DIGITAL
• DTS
• PCM
The “DIGITAL” indicator lights
when digital signals are being input
properly. If the “DIGITAL” indicator
does not light, check whether the
Digital In Assignment setup (
page 42) and connections are correct
and whether the component’s
power is turned on.
NOTE:
• The “DIGITAL” indicator will light when playing CD-ROMs
containing data other than audio signals, but no sound will
be heard.
Press the
ANALOG
button to switch to the analog
input.
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Selecting the analog mode
ANALOG
(exclusive analog audio signal playback mode)
:
The signals input to the analog input terminals are decoded
and played.
NOTE:
• Input mode when playing DTS sources:
Noise will be output if DTS-compatible CDs or LDs are
played in the “ANALOG” or “PCM” mode.
When playing DTS-compatible sources, be sure to connect
the source component to the digital input terminals
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) and set the input mode to “DTS”.
Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs)
2-channel playback modes
• The AVR-1706 is equipped with 2-channel playback modes
exclusively for music.
• Select the mode to suit your tastes.
Press the
DIRECT/STEREO
button on the main unit
or the
DIRECT
button on the remote control unit to
select the DIRECT mode.
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DIRECT mode
Use this mode to achieve good quality 2-channel sound while
watching images. In this mode, the audio signals bypass such
circuits as the tone circuit and are transmitted directly, resulting
in good quality sound.
Press the
DIRECT/STEREO
button on the main unit
or the
STEREO
button on the remote control unit to
select the STEREO mode.
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STEREO mode
Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound
while watching images.
Surround
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