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... to Use This Manual 6 Preparing the Remote Control 6 Receiver Installation 7 When Making Cable Connections 7 Connections 8 Antennas ...8 Audio Components Connections 9 Video Components Connections 10 Digital Connections 11 DVD 5.1 Channel Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting Up the Remote Control 22 Clearing the Remote Control Settings 23 Names of Parts and Basic...
... to Use This Manual 6 Preparing the Remote Control 6 Receiver Installation 7 When Making Cable Connections 7 Connections 8 Antennas ...8 Audio Components Connections 9 Video Components Connections 10 Digital Connections 11 DVD 5.1 Channel Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting Up the Remote Control 22 Clearing the Remote Control Settings 23 Names of Parts and Basic...
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...batteries may be canceled and you will need to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set them again. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible ... complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) . Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together...
...batteries may be canceled and you will need to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set them again. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible ... complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) . Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together...
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...top of space above the receiver. OPERATION 7 The remote control unit will prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in the receiver. Receiver Installation CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to a ...come from the speakers. SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of operation does not require control cords. It will operate the receiver for up to the...
...top of space above the receiver. OPERATION 7 The remote control unit will prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in the receiver. Receiver Installation CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to a ...come from the speakers. SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of operation does not require control cords. It will operate the receiver for up to the...
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... DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode. • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for 20 seconds. 4 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on or ... assigned to specify the distance from the sub woofer. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to the optical digital input 3. Refer to the sub woofer or "Large" speakers. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sent to the following...
... DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode. • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for 20 seconds. 4 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on or ... assigned to specify the distance from the sub woofer. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to the optical digital input 3. Refer to the sub woofer or "Large" speakers. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sent to the following...
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...TVCONTROL TUNER 2 3 Press TEST TONE to more than one digital input jack. FL CT FR VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE SW SL SR 1 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7...VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT the same volume from the SUB ...output the test tone. to adjust the volume to set for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off the test tone. 21 The jack most recently selected is established for each...
...TVCONTROL TUNER 2 3 Press TEST TONE to more than one digital input jack. FL CT FR VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE SW SL SR 1 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7...VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT the same volume from the SUB ...output the test tone. to adjust the volume to set for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off the test tone. 21 The jack most recently selected is established for each...
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... selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to operate the respective component. Each button can operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 Once the preset...
... selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to operate the respective component. Each button can operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 Once the preset...
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...in the manufacturer code list can be set the manufacturer code to the previous operation mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to be preset. ...RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets of all the settings are canceled. 23 When you have entered the proper code. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX...
...in the manufacturer code list can be set the manufacturer code to the previous operation mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to be preset. ...RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets of all the settings are canceled. 23 When you have entered the proper code. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX...
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... surround playback. @ LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of information is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = H.P indicator Lights when headphones are plugged in all parts of the sound track). # Character display $ Volume...THEATER mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on , this occurs, refer to pages 31 and 32. 6 5-D THEATER indicator Lights when 5-D THEATER is selected. 7 ...
... surround playback. @ LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of information is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = H.P indicator Lights when headphones are plugged in all parts of the sound track). # Character display $ Volume...THEATER mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on , this occurs, refer to pages 31 and 32. 6 5-D THEATER indicator Lights when 5-D THEATER is selected. 7 ...
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...VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT - = ~ ! @ 1 RECEIVER button Press to switch the receiver on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). When the remote is described in . EFFECT (+/-) : Use...input the station frequency during preset tuning. Names of Parts and Basic Operations SET UP OPERATION Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press RECEIVER first)] : Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/ DTS mode and the...
...VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT - = ~ ! @ 1 RECEIVER button Press to switch the receiver on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). When the remote is described in . EFFECT (+/-) : Use...input the station frequency during preset tuning. Names of Parts and Basic Operations SET UP OPERATION Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press RECEIVER first)] : Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/ DTS mode and the...
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...prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set SIGNAL SELECT to the source component. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT...56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". •...
...prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set SIGNAL SELECT to the source component. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT...56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". •...
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...FQ 5 VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF... compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on page 40.) - MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL 3 2 VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT...
...FQ 5 VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF... compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on page 40.) - MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL 3 2 VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT...
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... described in the range of 10 to SPEAKERS A only. When using the controls on the receiver.) ENTER - Surrround operation RECEIVER TV 1 Press RECEIVER. FQ 2 Select the sound mode. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of each DSP mode can skip this step...
... described in the range of 10 to SPEAKERS A only. When using the controls on the receiver.) ENTER - Surrround operation RECEIVER TV 1 Press RECEIVER. FQ 2 Select the sound mode. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of each DSP mode can skip this step...
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... or /DTS on and off by pressing the button. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION ...DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on the front panel. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital...
... or /DTS on and off by pressing the button. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION ...DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on the front panel. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital...
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.../SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press MIDNIGHT. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG...
.../SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press MIDNIGHT. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG...
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Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. 3 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Repeat to enjoy the broadcast. 36 Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you to locate other stations. The tuner starts searching the selected ...LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to monaural (MONO) reception. For Automatic Tuning...
Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. 3 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Repeat to enjoy the broadcast. 36 Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you to locate other stations. The tuner starts searching the selected ...LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to monaural (MONO) reception. For Automatic Tuning...
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... FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. OPERATION 37 SET UP Tuner Operations Direct Tuning The following steps show you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 2 Press ENTER to select the band (FM or AM). FQ VOL VOL ...CHANNEL 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the ...
... FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. OPERATION 37 SET UP Tuner Operations Direct Tuning The following steps show you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 2 Press ENTER to select the band (FM or AM). FQ VOL VOL ...CHANNEL 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the ...
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...previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. repeatedly. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER -...front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the tuner. SET UP Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control RECEIVER TV 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/-
...previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. repeatedly. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER -...front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the tuner. SET UP Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control RECEIVER TV 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/-
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... 4 TUNER MD/TAPE 1 VIDEO VCR 1 3 9 0 +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP CD TV/SAT DVD/LD VCR 2 4 Press SIG. VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL EFFECT The source... that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 40 Other Operations Playback 2 6 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source...
... 4 TUNER MD/TAPE 1 VIDEO VCR 1 3 9 0 +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP CD TV/SAT DVD/LD VCR 2 4 Press SIG. VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL EFFECT The source... that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 40 Other Operations Playback 2 6 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source...
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...of ±6. • Pressing + and - Four levels of the fluorescent display. Other Operations SET UP OPERATION Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) Use BASS (+/-) or TREBLE (+/-) to the default brightness. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - When rotating through the options, the default brightness ... 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press FL DIMMER. Adjusting the brightness of the display. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB BASS +/-
...of ±6. • Pressing + and - Four levels of the fluorescent display. Other Operations SET UP OPERATION Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) Use BASS (+/-) or TREBLE (+/-) to the default brightness. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - When rotating through the options, the default brightness ... 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press FL DIMMER. Adjusting the brightness of the display. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB BASS +/-
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...VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 6 1 Press..., press the TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to "Setting up the Remote Control" on or off. 46 Other Operations SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to ...
...VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 5 6 1 Press..., press the TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to "Setting up the Remote Control" on or off. 46 Other Operations SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to ...