Owner's Manual
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... receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in Standby mode). Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in power amplifiers, all you to...
... receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in Standby mode). Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy this receiver and is switched OFF (in power amplifiers, all you to...
Owner's Manual
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...Speakers 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 16 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 ... Functions 60 Recording from Audio Components 60 Recording from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75...
...Speakers 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 16 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 ... Functions 60 Recording from Audio Components 60 Recording from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75...
Owner's Manual
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... symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Doing the operations in the operating range of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as leakage and bursting. The following supplied accessories. Please...
... symbols are used throughout the manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Doing the operations in the operating range of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. "Using Other Functions" (p.60) explain the other components as leakage and bursting. The following supplied accessories. Please...
Owner's Manual
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... fairly large. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your...
... fairly large. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your...
Owner's Manual
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... turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S ...VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
... turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S ...VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
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...S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD MULTI- However, if you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to the jacks as shown below. It is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your video components have S-video jacks...VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
...S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD MULTI- However, if you use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to the jacks as shown below. It is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your video components have S-video jacks...VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
Owner's Manual
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... connect this to the optical input on the receiver). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the ...'t need to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F...IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)...
... connect this to the optical input on the receiver). The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the ...'t need to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 10 VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F...IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)...
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...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR... a DVD/LD player or LD player with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 MONITOR P ...
...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR... a DVD/LD player or LD player with it's AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the VSX-26TX/24TX models through their digital input jacks. OPERATION VSX-26TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S L FM ANTENNA F FM UNBAL L 75Ω C S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R TAPE2 MONITOR P ...
Owner's Manual
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... unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S... S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOUCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
... unnecessary. (See p.42) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S... S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOUCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
Owner's Manual
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...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO .... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below ) VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S ...
...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO .... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below ) VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S ...
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... OUT VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL... R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI TV (To be audible. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in . (10 mm) 14 and insert exposed wire. Make sure you switch on...
... OUT VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL... R L IN CONTROL OUT A FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT B SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MOODE D'EMPLOI TV (To be audible. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will be used with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in . (10 mm) 14 and insert exposed wire. Make sure you switch on...
Owner's Manual
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...use , it is switched ON or OFF. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO ...S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC... consumption of whether the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for ...
...use , it is switched ON or OFF. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for front channels) AUDIO L-Audio IN (or) (MONO) L R AUDIO ...S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC... consumption of whether the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to the AC power source. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for ...
Owner's Manual
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To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Owner's Manual
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...button until you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the remote is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following... decrease the amount of these to select the amount of effect. buttons (See p.38) EFFECT : Use these buttons to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV. 5 MENU button Use to operate the on-screen menu on /off. ...
...button until you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to do these operations (see p.52-59) and the remote is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following... decrease the amount of these to select the amount of effect. buttons (See p.38) EFFECT : Use these buttons to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode. TV VOL +/- : Press to control the volume of the TV. 5 MENU button Use to operate the on-screen menu on /off. ...
Owner's Manual
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... button to get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off components in the ... OPERATIONS settings will cycle through all PIONEER components. They are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). The button will also be turned off . - For more information on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. For more information on...
... button to get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again. & /dts buttons (See p.38) Press these components even if they are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn off components in the ... OPERATIONS settings will cycle through all PIONEER components. They are both analog and digital input signal, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). The button will also be turned off . - For more information on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. For more information on...
Owner's Manual
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... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV. To avoid this case. If you use S video cords to ... of this screen at all your TV. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see p.67-71). Make sure your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use...
... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV. To avoid this case. If you use S video cords to ... of this screen at all your TV. Your TV may have a MULTI ROOM function (see p.67-71). Make sure your TV. memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use...
Owner's Manual
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Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up . Channel Level (See p.29-30) Use to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your TV screen. 25 For example, if you select which bass frequencies will be ... Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you first hook up the...
Channel Delay (See p.28) Set up . Channel Level (See p.29-30) Use to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your TV screen. 25 For example, if you select which bass frequencies will be ... Sound Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you first hook up the...
Owner's Manual
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... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,2 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 2¥3 buttons. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use...
... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,2 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 2¥3 buttons. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on -screen menus, and use...
Owner's Manual
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... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 memo If you have a sub woofer, listen to the bass response with the 5¥∞ buttons and press...
... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 memo If you have a sub woofer, listen to the bass response with the 5¥∞ buttons and press...