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OWNER’S MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE 3D AV RECEIVER SYSTEM Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL ARX9500 (ARX9500/ARX9500W, S93P4-F/S/C/W) NA9530P-FH.DZAFLLK_ENG_MFL67781456.indd 1 NA9530P-FH.DZAFLLK_ENG_MFL67781456.indd 1 2013-03-01 2013-03-01 9:33:25 9:33:25...
Safety Information Safety Information CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. CAUTION Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK instructions. DO NOT OPEN Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- product and to protect it from over heating.
AND 625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on LG players.
Contents Contents Installation Connecting the system cable Installing speakers Connecting speakers Connecting Safety Information video devices Using an HDMI cable Cautions and Warnings Using a composite video Copyrights cable Connecting audio devices Connecting Preparation other devices Connecting Introduction the antennas About the “...
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Contents Operation Maintenance Turning On the unit Handling the Unit Selecting the input source Adjusting the speaker levels Enjoying various sound mode Troubleshooting Sound effect Bass Blast Troubleshooting Setting the USER EQ Listening to FM radio Automatic tuning Appendix Manual tuning Presetting radio stations Trademarks and Licenses Tuning to preset stations...
Preparation Preparation Introduction Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. System cable (1) Speaker cables (7) Symbols Used in this Manual...
Preparation Required cables • Coaxial digital audio cable The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following connection cables. You must purchase the connection cables separately if necessary. • USB cable • Analog audio cable White (L) Red (R) •...
Preparation Remote control POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. TV control buttons: Controls the TV. (LG TV only) - 1: Turns the TV on or off. - AV/INPUT: Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.
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Preparation (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous SETUP: Displays or exits the [SETUP] menu. chapter / track / file. RETURN (x): Moves backwards in the menu (SCAN): Searches backward or or exits the setup menu. forward. INFO/DISPLAY ( ): Displays or exits On-screen (STOP): Stops playback.
Preparation Front panel AV RECEIVER SYSTEM SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER g h i j k a STANDBY/ON (1/!) Moves to the BASS mode if you press Switches the unit ON or OFF. PLAY/PAUSE on the front panel while the “USER EQ” is displayed in the display b INPUT SELECTION window.
Preparation Rear panel AV RECEIVER SYSTEM SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER a Speakers connectors f OUTPUT (VIDEO OUT, L-AUDIO-R) Connects the speaker cables. Connects the components with analog audio/video input jacks. b COAXIAL IN 1/2 g OPTICAL IN 1/2 (DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1/2) Connects other components with a (DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1/2) coaxial digital audio output.
Installation Installation Connecting the Installing speakers system cable The unit allows you to use 7.2 channel system. The following illustration shows an example You can enjoy 7.2 channel surround sound by of positioning the system. Note that the using this unit. illustrations in these instructions diff er from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Installation Connecting speakers Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as fl ush with the screen surface as possible. Before connecting the cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Center speaker Place the center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.
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Installation > Caution 1. Connect the wires to the unit. To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic • Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the *speaker fi nger pad to open the connection terminal. duct.
Installation 1. Connect the HDMI IN 1/2/3 jack on AV Connecting Receiver System to your video device with video devices HDMI OUT jack using a HDMI cable. 2. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on AV Receiver System to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. 3.
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Installation Note Resolution Setting The unit provides several output resolutions for • HDMI is the abbreviated name for High HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution Defi nition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio using [Setup] menu.
Installation 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on AV Receiver Using a composite video cable System to the VIDEO OUT jack on your To enjoy both sounds and images from your video device using a composite video device, you have to connect analog audio cable.
Installation 1. Connect AV IN 1, COAXIAL 1/2 or OPTICAL Connecting 1/2 jack on AV Receiver System to your audio devices audio device’s OUTPUT jack you want. 2. Set the input source to AV IN 1, COAXIAL 1/2 or OPTICAL 1/2 you connect.(Pages 25- 26).
Installation 1. Connect the VIDEO IN jack on the front Connecting panel of AV Receiver System to the VIDEO other devices OUT jack on your device using a video cable. 2. Connect the left and right AUDIO IN jacks on the front of AV Receiver System to the You can easily connect other devices audio left and right OUT jacks on your (camcorder, game console, etc) to the jacks on...
Installation Connecting Connecting the antennas a portable device Connect the supplied FM wire antenna. 1. Connect the PORT. IN jack on AV Receiver Before connecting the antenna, be sure to System to the head phone or LINE OUT jack disconnect the AC power cord. on your Portable device (MP3 player, etc.) using a portable cable ( 3.5 mm stereo...
Installation Connecting Settings headphones Adjusting the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit in the Connect a pair of stereo headphones ( [Setup] menu. mm phone plug) to AV Receiver System’s PHONES jack for private listening. 1. Press SETUP. The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation [Language] Menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to “Resolution Setting” for details Menu Language about the resolution (page 16). Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), [Display] Menu automatically selects the resolution best...
Installation [Speaker] [Audio] Menu Select a speaker that you want to adjust. Note Speaker Setup Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Make the following settings for the built-in 7.2 Dolby Digital licensing agreement. channel surround speaker. 1. Select [Speaker Setup] on the [Audio] [Size] menu.
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) [Others] Menu When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to DivX(R) VOD compress the dynamic range of the audio ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video output (the diff erence between the loudest format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of sounds and the quietest ones).
Operation Operation Turning On the unit To select the Display Component connected to AV 1 AV IN 1 jack Component connected to AV 2 Before connecting the power cord, connect all AV IN 2 jack your speakers and AV components. Portable device connected PORTABLE 1.
Operation To select the required input source using Adjusting the speaker the remote control, use the INPUT buttons. levels To select the Button Component connected to AV IN 1/2 jack You can adjust the level of each speaker. These Portable device connected PORTABLE settings are applied to all sound fi elds.
Operation Enjoying various BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces the bass sound. sound mode LOUDNESS Improves the bass and treble sound. BYPASS You can enjoy the sound You can enjoy various sound mode. For details, without equalizer eff ect. refer to the Sound eff ect, Bass Blast and USER EQ.
Operation Bass Blast Listening to FM radio You can set the BASS BLAST sound mode directly. Press BASS BLAST repeatedly. You can listen to FM broadcast through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you Display Description have connected the FM antenna to the unit. (Page 20) BASS BLAST During playback, reinforces...
Operation Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations You can preset up to 50 FM stations.Then you Before tuning to preset stations, make sure you can easily tune in the stations you often listen preset radio stations. (Page29) 1. Rotate INPUT SELECTION to select tuner 1.
Operation Playing the USB To stop playback MUSIC MOVIE PHOTO device Press Z (STOP) during playback. To pause playback This unit can play movie, music and photo fi les MUSIC MOVIE contained in the USB device. Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback.
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Operation Note To slow down the playing speed MOVIE • Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer, are not While the playback is paused, press supported. repeatedly to play various speeds of slow • Do not extract the USB device while in motion.
Operation Note Listening to music • The fi le requirements are described on page You can play music fi les contained in a USB device. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 30-31. 1. Select [Music] using A/D on the [USB] menu.
Operation Playing repeatedly or randomly Music fi le requirement During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly Music fi le compatibility with this unit is limited to select a desired mode. as follows : • Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz Display Description (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
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Operation Hearing different audio a Title – current title number/total number of titles 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. b Time – elapsed playing time/total playback time 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. c Audio –...
Operation Movie fi le requirement Viewing a photo Movie fi le compatibility with this unit is limited You can view photo fi les contained in a USB as follows : device. • Available resolution: within 720 x 576 1. Select [Photo] using A/D on the [USB] (W x H) pixels.
Operation To stop a slide show Photo fi le requirement Press Z (STOP) during slide show. Photo fi le compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : • Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel To pause a slide show •...
Operation Using the Sleep Timer You can set the unit to turn off automatically at a specifi ed time. Press SLEEP repeatedly. The indicator changes cyclically in the display window as follows. SLEEP 180 : 150 : 120 : 90 : 80 : 70 : 60 : 50 : 40 : 30 : 20 : 10 : Off (No display) To check the remaining time, press SLEEP.
Maintenance Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Cleaning the unit Please save the original shipping carton and To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it lightly moistened with a mild detergent was originally packed at the factory.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE & SOLUTION No power. • The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. • The system cable is disconnected. Connect the system cable. No sound. • The speaker wires are disconnected. Check the speaker connections. •...
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Troubleshooting Radio stations can’t • The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. Check the antenna be tuned in properly. connection and adjust its position. • The signal strength of the radio station is too weak. Tune to the station manually. •...
Appendix Appendix Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX®, DivX Certifi ed® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
Appendix Specifi cations General Tuner • Power requirements: Refer to main label. • FM Tuning Range: 87.50 to 108.00 MHz or 87.5 to 108.0 MHz • Power consumption: Refer to main label. • Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 150 x 312 mm Amplifi...
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Appendix Speakers • Front speaker • Center speaker Type: 2 Way 3 speaker Type: 2 Way 3 speaker Impedance: 6 Ω Impedance: 6 Ω Rated Input Power: 220 W Rated Input Power: 220 W Max. Input power: 440 W Max. Input power: 440 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D): Net Dimensions (W x H x D): 255 x 1014 x 314 mm...