GETTING STARTED
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To get the most out of your Model 7100, you’ll need to know how to connect it to your other
components, how to set it up for your room and to work with each component, and how to
operate it. There are several tiers, or degrees of complexity, for connections, the setup choices
you’ll need to make, and for operating the Model 7100.
Basic Connections
These are the video and audio interconnect cables that go between your Model 7100 and the
TV, most popular source components and the power amplifier in your main home theater room.
Additional Connections
These are the video and audio interconnect cables that go between your Model 7100 and the
balance of the sources in your main home theater room. This includes connecting video and
audio recorders. After these are connected you can connect the cables and other types of
wires that go between your Model 7100 and the equipment in a remote zone and for special
features such as operating the 7100 from a remote control repeater system or triggering other
equipment on and off.
The first section of this manual will focus on Basic Connections so you won’t be overwhelmed
by system hookup.
Basic Setup
Basic setup includes the selections you’ll make in your 7100’s Setup Menu to match your
7100 to the speakers you’re using, to your TV set and to your most frequently used source
components. It also sets up each channel to play at the correct volume level in your room,
and so the sound from each channel reaches your ears at the correct time.
Intermediate Setup
Intermediate setup includes the settings you will make in the Setup Menu to set up each
source with a title (name) you prefer and to associate each source with a specific digital audio
input and a specific video input.
More Advanced Setup
This includes the selections you’ll make in your 7100’s Setup Menu to match your 7100 to
your less frequently used source components. It also includes the selections you’ll make in
your 7100’s Setup Menu for Dolby, DTS and THX parameters. After these are finished you
can make the settings that will optimize compatibility with analog sources, set up one or more
preset profiles in which you can save and recall a group of settings for bass, treble, lipsync and
channel trim levels. At this point you may wish to consider setting up the remote control with
macros that perform multiple commands with the press of a single button.
Frequently Used Controls
Basic operation includes the most frequently used controls on the 7100 and on its remote
control. This will enable you to turn the system on and off, adjust volume, select sources.
Secondary Controls and Operation
This includes the less used controls on the 7100 and its remote control. This includes surround
mode selection, late night listening feature, bass and treble adjust, enhanced bass feature.
Finally, you will learn how to switch on other components automatically and how turn on/off,
volume and source select for the remote zone.
