1 91 91 91 91 9ENGLISHUSING THE T 773You may operate the T 773 A/V Receiver from its front panel or via the HTR 2 remote control. Since theremote will be the primary controller for most cases, we will focus on remote-controlled operations. Be surealso to read the section, "Front Panel" above.With the HTR 2’s remote's [Amp] device selected, the remote’s numeric-key section directly selects the A/V Receiver’s inputs, plus the internal tuner ([Tuner), Tape Monitor ([Tape]), and multi-channel input ([Ext.7.1/5.1]) refer to the red labels directly above each key.•When an audio-only source (CD, DISC, TUNER) is selected, the most recently-selected video signalremains selected, until another audio-video input is selected•When you change sources, the VFL will display the new input in its primary display.•A newly selected input's listening mode (Stereo, EARS, Pro Logic II, etc.) will revert to the mode to whichit is configured on the line of the setup menu, unless the incoming signal is a DolbyDigital or DTS source, in which case the input will be set automatically to the appropriate decoding mode.Use the HTR 2 remote's keys to adjust the "master volume" of the T 773, raising orlower all channels together. Note that:•A momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 dB increments; if you hold down down> the master-volume change will "run-on" until the key is released.•The T 773's OSD will show the volume setting as a line graphic with a numeric display above in dB relativeto the reference level.Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level, there is no imperative to listen at any particularmaster-volume setting. A setting of -20 may sound "as loud" from one CD or DVD as -10 does from another.•If muting has been activated (below), adjusting master-volume via the HTR 2 remote or the front-panelknob automatically releases the mute function.•The T 773 will power-up from Standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used; however,if the prior setting was greater than –20 dB the T 773 will power up to –20 dB. This prevents inadvertentlybeginning a session at excessive volume.MUTING THE SOUNDMUTING THE SOUNDMUTING THE SOUNDMUTING THE SOUNDMUTING THE SOUNDUse the HTR 2 remote's key to silence all channels completely. Muting is always available,regardless of source or listening mode selections. Note that:•Cycling through Standby or powering off does not release muting; the T 773 will return from Standby withmuting on if Standby was invoked with muting on.•Changing input or listening-mode selections does not release muting.•Adjusting the master-volume upward via the HTR 2 or the front-panel knob automatically releases themute function.The T 773’s internal AM/FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts. Note that receptionand sound quality will always be dependent to a degree on the type of antenna(s) used, as well as proximityto the broadcast origin, geography, and weather conditions.ABOUT ANTENNASABOUT ANTENNASABOUT ANTENNASABOUT ANTENNASABOUT ANTENNASThe supplied ribbon-wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear-panel FM-antenna input using the‘balun’ included adapter, and should be fully extended to form a “T”. This folded-dipole antenna will usuallywork best oriented vertically, with the arms of its “T” full outstretched and arranged perpendicular to theorigin of the desired broadcast. There are no ‘rules,’ however, and experimenting freely with antennaplacement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise. In areas of poor FMreception, an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically. If radio listening is important toyou, consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system.The supplied AM ‘loop’ antenna will usually provide adequate reception. However, an exterior AM antennacan be used to improve reception; consult an antenna professional for more information.SELECTING SOURCESSELECTING SOURCESSELECTING SOURCESSELECTING SOURCESSELECTING SOURCESADJUSTING THE VOLUMEADJUSTING THE VOLUMEADJUSTING THE VOLUMEADJUSTING THE VOLUMEADJUSTING THE VOLUMELISTENING TO RADIOLISTENING TO RADIOLISTENING TO RADIOLISTENING TO RADIOLISTENING TO RADIO
