5EnBefore you startChecking what’s in the boxPlease check that you’ve received the following suppliedaccessories:• Remote control• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm systemoperation) x2• AM loop antenna• FM wire antenna• Power cord (U.K. model)• Warranty card (European and U.K. models)• Quick start guide• SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)Installing the receiver• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a leveland stable surface.Don’t install it on the following places:– on a color TV (the screen may distort)– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off amagnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.– in direct sunlight– in damp or wet areas– in extremely hot or cold areas– in places where there is vibration or other movement– in places that are very dusty– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)Flow of settings on thereceiverThe unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with anabundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easilyafter following the procedure below to make the connectionsand settings.The colors of the steps indicate the following:Required setting itemSetting to be made as necessary1 Connecting the speakersWhere you place the speakers will have a big effect on thesound.• Placing the speakers (page 10)• Connecting the speakers (page 11)2 Connecting the componentsFor surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digitalconnection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to thereceiver.• About video outputs connection (page 13)• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)• Connecting antennas (page 16)• Plugging in the receiver (page 18)3 Power OnMake sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to thisreceiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if youdon’t know how to do this.4 The Input Assign menu (page 32)(When using connections other than the recommendedconnections.)The HDMI Setup menu (page 33)(When the connected TV supports the HDMI AudioReturn Channel function.)5 Basic playback (page 20)• Selecting the audio input signal (page 20)• Playing an iPod (page 21)• Playing a USB device (page 22)• Choosing the listening mode (page 26)6 Adjusting the sound as desired• Using the Sound Retriever (page 27)• Better sound using Phase Control (page 27)• Setting the Audio options (page 28)• Manual speaker setup (page 30)