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... CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Also make sure your TV is only necessary if you hooked up your TV. IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD... SETUP. You should see the following display on your DVD player to and assign "DVD/LD" to it. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • You can escape from this case. • If don't enter...
... CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - Also make sure your TV is only necessary if you hooked up your TV. IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD... SETUP. You should see the following display on your DVD player to and assign "DVD/LD" to it. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • You can escape from this case. • If don't enter...
Owner's Manual
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...to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you won't have a center speaker. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through...CONTROL TV FUNC 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [ NO ] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] VII You should go through the entire "system setup" procedures...
...to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you won't have a center speaker. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through...CONTROL TV FUNC 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting. 4 Play a DVD. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [ NO ] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] VII You should go through the entire "system setup" procedures...
Owner's Manual
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...high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This receiver has the ability ...switch, which are the standards of home theater today. This technology includes the recent THX SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which are just hitting the market. It also offers component video terminals...new source material uses. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is constructed with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters...
...high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to enjoy movie soundtracks with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This receiver has the ability ...switch, which are the standards of home theater today. This technology includes the recent THX SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which are just hitting the market. It also offers component video terminals...new source material uses. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is constructed with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters...
Owner's Manual
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... ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 83 Dolby Digital 83 DTS 84 THX 84 Preset Code List 85 Troubleshooting 86 Specifications 90 OPERATION 9
... ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 83 Dolby Digital 83 DTS 84 THX 84 Preset Code List 85 Troubleshooting 86 Specifications 90 OPERATION 9
Owner's Manual
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...8486; setting. STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE1/ CD CD-R TUNER PHONO PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO ... distances from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but others benefit greatly from the TV. • When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using the VSX-37TX. Otherwise, the speaker may be floor-standing but we recommend using...
...8486; setting. STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE1/ CD CD-R TUNER PHONO PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO ... distances from speakers stands which impedance setting to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but others benefit greatly from the TV. • When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using the VSX-37TX. Otherwise, the speaker may be floor-standing but we recommend using...
Owner's Manual
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... Use to create certain types of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-37TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT... or want to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. Cycles through the THX CINEMA, THX SURROUND EX or THX AUTO sound modes. It is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of multi channel...
... Use to create certain types of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-37TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT... or want to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments. Cycles through the THX CINEMA, THX SURROUND EX or THX AUTO sound modes. It is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of multi channel...
Owner's Manual
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...THX or MULTI CH IN modes). CONTROL button (See p.78-82): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to hook up an external component that can then use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER... or off (cannot be selected. PREPARATION Displays & Controls 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-36TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤>ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH ...
...THX or MULTI CH IN modes). CONTROL button (See p.78-82): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select the function or use with the MASTER VOLUME to hook up an external component that can then use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER... or off (cannot be selected. PREPARATION Displays & Controls 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-36TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤>ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH ...
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...). 25 Right surround channel. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned. Low Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog level indicators OVER - AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at... the same time it means a source with DTS audio signals is received. L - THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected. 12 MASTER VOLUME indication Displays current volume level. 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is ...
...). 25 Right surround channel. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned. Low Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog level indicators OVER - AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at... the same time it means a source with DTS audio signals is received. L - THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected. 12 MASTER VOLUME indication Displays current volume level. 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is ...
Owner's Manual
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...most useful for how to adjust the TV volume. TV FUNC button - TV VOL +/- button - SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 26 1 USE/SETUP slide switch Use to STANDBY (.... 5 Number buttons These buttons can be turned off ). 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons 8 Use these to . SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off all PIONEER 5 components. TV button - TV FUNC - REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - First, ...
...most useful for how to adjust the TV volume. TV FUNC button - TV VOL +/- button - SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 26 1 USE/SETUP slide switch Use to STANDBY (.... 5 Number buttons These buttons can be turned off ). 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons 8 Use these to . SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off all PIONEER 5 components. TV button - TV FUNC - REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - First, ...
Owner's Manual
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... you see any settings here. STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT CHANNEL TONE SELECT DIGITAL LOUDNESS NR SPEAKERS...
... you see any settings here. STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT CHANNEL TONE SELECT DIGITAL LOUDNESS NR SPEAKERS...
Owner's Manual
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... to use your digital components you 're done setting up the receiver, remember to set up the receiver. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on the receiver and your TV...
... to use your digital components you 're done setting up the receiver, remember to set up the receiver. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This SYSTEM SETUP MENU appears on the receiver and your TV...
Owner's Manual
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... you complete one of your speakers to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen, CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Channel Delay (See p.34) Set up a multi channel external decoder that...
... you complete one of your speakers to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen, CHANNEL DELAY will be selected automatically. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Channel Delay (See p.34) Set up a multi channel external decoder that...
Owner's Manual
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...Use 2 or 3 to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to the analog and digital jacks in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only). The possible choices include: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2. If you connected one function cannot... twice. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the 2 RF connection described here. 31 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 DIGITAL IN SELECT should hook it an input function. Digital...
...Use 2 or 3 to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to the analog and digital jacks in accordance with an 2 RF output (VSX-37TX only). The possible choices include: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2. If you connected one function cannot... twice. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the 2 RF connection described here. 31 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 DIGITAL IN SELECT should hook it an input function. Digital...
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... mode with the 5¥∞ buttons then press the ENTER button. For the subwoofer you connected. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING (if continuing from last set up... set to the subwoofer. • Select LARGE if your choices the sound will be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set of THX speakers select THX and skip the SURROUND BACK part of every speaker choice. 2 Press ∞. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker. FRONT (default setting ...
... mode with the 5¥∞ buttons then press the ENTER button. For the subwoofer you connected. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING (if continuing from last set up... set to the subwoofer. • Select LARGE if your choices the sound will be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set of THX speakers select THX and skip the SURROUND BACK part of every speaker choice. 2 Press ∞. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker. FRONT (default setting ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • If the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL, the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL. • If you chose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND BACK speakers can choose one speaker, two or none. • If the FRONT speakers or the SURROUND speakers are...speakers set to hook them up through an external amplifier (see p. 19 & 21) for the FRONT speakers. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 4 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo If you have. SURROUND (default setting is to route...
.... • If the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL, the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL. • If you chose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND BACK speakers can choose one speaker, two or none. • If the FRONT speakers or the SURROUND speakers are...speakers set to hook them up through an external amplifier (see p. 19 & 21) for the FRONT speakers. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 4 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo If you have. SURROUND (default setting is to route...
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... show you want to change a setting before proceeding simply use the arrow buttons to add the proper delay. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from your speakers to go to...
... show you want to change a setting before proceeding simply use the arrow buttons to add the proper delay. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from your speakers to go to...
Owner's Manual
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... ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] NOTE : Be prepared! To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press the ENTER button. 35 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it . Press the...
... ] [Setting Start ] [EXIT] NOTE : Be prepared! To exit while outputting the TEST TONE Press the ENTER button. 35 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it . Press the...
Owner's Manual
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.... memo Note that it actually is designed to be used when you may need to the previous screen. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 Adjust speaker levels so that have adjusted each speaker. Next, proceed...
.... memo Note that it actually is designed to be used when you may need to the previous screen. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 Adjust speaker levels so that have adjusted each speaker. Next, proceed...
Owner's Manual
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...Speaking precisely, this . If continuing from Channel Level go to LARGE. Press the ENTER button. Crossover Network Frequency [ 80Hz] (THX Speaker = 80Hz) [EXIT] • The default setting is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the ... the respective channel's bass frequencies to change a setting before proceeding select a new crossover frequency. 37 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 1-3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CROSSOVER NETWORK (if continuing from your SMALL...
...Speaking precisely, this . If continuing from Channel Level go to LARGE. Press the ENTER button. Crossover Network Frequency [ 80Hz] (THX Speaker = 80Hz) [EXIT] • The default setting is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the ... the respective channel's bass frequencies to change a setting before proceeding select a new crossover frequency. 37 SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 1-3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select CROSSOVER NETWORK (if continuing from your SMALL...
Owner's Manual
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...steps 1-3 in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavy ultra-low bass tones that . SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL (if continuing from ...Peak Level [- 50] [EXIT] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE1/ CD CD-R TUNER PHONO PHONES VIDEO INPUT...
...steps 1-3 in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavy ultra-low bass tones that . SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1-3 1 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL (if continuing from ...Peak Level [- 50] [EXIT] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿≤≥ım STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE1/ CD CD-R TUNER PHONO PHONES VIDEO INPUT...