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...It is the best scenario, as the on the receiver. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not... a PCM-only output) MONITOR OUT RCA video cord VIDEO INPUT Optical Digital Connection If your new receiver so you put your TV (or monitor) ...
...It is the best scenario, as the on the receiver. PCM/ 2/ 2 RF IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS (AC-3) DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord VSX-37TX coaxial cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO R R L L DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (not... a PCM-only output) MONITOR OUT RCA video cord VIDEO INPUT Optical Digital Connection If your new receiver so you put your TV (or monitor) ...
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...CENTER speaker you won't hear any dialog. A center speaker is OFF or when you listen to digital soundtracks you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is very important for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. These speakers are ...the main unit into a wall outlet. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button on p.19 in order to put the receiver in order to use this . SUB WOOFER RCA audio cord INPUT Powered subwoofer RCA stereo cord ANALOG INPUT R L RL RL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Additional Amplifier (See p.21) SPEAKERS...
...CENTER speaker you won't hear any dialog. A center speaker is OFF or when you listen to digital soundtracks you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is very important for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. These speakers are ...the main unit into a wall outlet. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button on p.19 in order to put the receiver in order to use this . SUB WOOFER RCA audio cord INPUT Powered subwoofer RCA stereo cord ANALOG INPUT R L RL RL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Additional Amplifier (See p.21) SPEAKERS...
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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/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ 7 38 - + TUNING - + STATION 1¡ DTV ON/... DISC + VOLUME - 1 1 Set the remote control slide switch to choose the DVD/LD setting. 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 any time by pressing...
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/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ 7 38 - + TUNING - + STATION 1¡ DTV ON/... DISC + VOLUME - 1 1 Set the remote control slide switch to choose the DVD/LD setting. 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 any time by pressing...
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... buttons. If you don't hook up your TV, and the DVD Î S0URCE USE SETUP RECEIVER player. 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 the "speaker setup" instructions on the receiver. 123 45 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 6 ...
... buttons. If you don't hook up your TV, and the DVD Î S0URCE USE SETUP RECEIVER player. 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 the "speaker setup" instructions on the receiver. 123 45 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 6 ...
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...The result is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. All these elements consolidated in one button can be used for stereo equipment and applies it to decode all types of DVDs, other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes...Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is the latest in the different settings. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to use . Universal Player Compatibility This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-...
...The result is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. All these elements consolidated in one button can be used for stereo equipment and applies it to decode all types of DVDs, other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes...Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is the latest in the different settings. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to use . Universal Player Compatibility This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-...
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... of Contents Before You Start 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD... Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting a Sound Mode 44 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 45 Playing Stereo Sources 46 Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input 47 Reducing Noise During Playback 48 Listening in Midnight Mode 49 Listening the Loudness Mode ...
... of Contents Before You Start 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories 10 How to Use This Manual 10 Preparing the Remote Control 10 Installing the Receiver 11 Opening the Front Panel 11 Connecting Your Equipment 12 Audio Components 12 Digital Connections 13 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD... Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting a Sound Mode 44 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 45 Playing Stereo Sources 46 Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input 47 Reducing Noise During Playback 48 Listening in Midnight Mode 49 Listening the Loudness Mode ...
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..., noise may occur during playback of your turntable has a built-in the receiver. R Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. If you only need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that for more on where the cassette deck is... DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see p.13). To use these analog connections. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your digital ...
..., noise may occur during playback of your turntable has a built-in the receiver. R Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. If you only need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that for more on where the cassette deck is... DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see p.13). To use these analog connections. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your digital ...
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... OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do this diagram) as well, but you ...assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the the names on the remote control buttons and the like. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component in sync with the Digital-In Select procedure (see p.15). Before making or changing the connections, switch off the ...
... OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do this diagram) as well, but you ...assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the the names on the remote control buttons and the like. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component in sync with the Digital-In Select procedure (see p.15). Before making or changing the connections, switch off the ...
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... only 2 RF OUT (LD) VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L PB S-VIDEO PR DVD/LD player ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL PCM/ 2/ DTS DIGITAL R (not a PCM-only output) If you hook up your DVD/...VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Front video connections are two types of the receiver. Conversely, if you use them on the VSX37TX/36TX but remember, the video component you must be able to the jacks as well, ... REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Regarding a DVD there are...
... only 2 RF OUT (LD) VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L PB S-VIDEO PR DVD/LD player ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL PCM/ 2/ DTS DIGITAL R (not a PCM-only output) If you hook up your DVD/...VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Front video connections are two types of the receiver. Conversely, if you use them on the VSX37TX/36TX but remember, the video component you must be able to the jacks as well, ... REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Regarding a DVD there are...
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...L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL DIGITAL R TV/Satellite tuner 7 Analog audio/video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord ... video cord or you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are watching and your TV must hook up your satellite TV components to this receiver. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 16...
...L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL DIGITAL R TV/Satellite tuner 7 Analog audio/video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord ... video cord or you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are watching and your TV must hook up your satellite TV components to this receiver. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 16...
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... for the VSX-36TX see the following page. One of the latest features of home theater is shown here but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the left terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those ...on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels you connect the speaker on the right to use speakers with just two stereo...
... for the VSX-36TX see the following page. One of the latest features of home theater is shown here but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the left terminal. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those ...on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will vary. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels you connect the speaker on the right to use speakers with just two stereo...
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...accidents and improve sound quality. 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...distances from the TV. • When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using the VSX-37TX. You'll get a display like these telling you do not have a multiple speaker ... the speakers. STAT First turn the receiver off the floor. Speaker placement If you need to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but others benefit greatly from speakers stands...
...accidents and improve sound quality. 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...distances from the TV. • When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using the VSX-37TX. You'll get a display like these telling you do not have a multiple speaker ... the speakers. STAT First turn the receiver off the floor. Speaker placement If you need to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but others benefit greatly from speakers stands...
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...environments. ADVANCED - To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STANDBY mode. It is in the standby mode.) 2 DSP MODE button (See p.43 & 44) Press repeatedly... modes. Use for the most accurate reproduction 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 ...
...environments. ADVANCED - To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STANDBY mode. It is in the standby mode.) 2 DSP MODE button (See p.43 & 44) Press repeatedly... modes. Use for the most accurate reproduction 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 ...
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...control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. 8 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.78-82) Press to use with the INPUT SELECTOR to select one of signal being input into the VSX-37TX/36TX. 4 TONE control buttons TONE button This...PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes). 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...
...control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. 8 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.78-82) Press to use with the INPUT SELECTOR to select one of signal being input into the VSX-37TX/36TX. 4 TONE control buttons TONE button This...PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes). 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...
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... the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel. Video camera (etc.) connected to choose programmed radio stations. 16 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume. 17 Source indicators (VSX-37TX only) Shows the source currently selected. 24 Video cassette recorder or other component connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. ...(See p.15) S-VIDEO: Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. Allows monitoring of a recording as follows: A]B]A&B]off. 13 VIDEO SELECT button Switches the receiver between auto stereo and MONO reception of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer.
... the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel. Video camera (etc.) connected to choose programmed radio stations. 16 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume. 17 Source indicators (VSX-37TX only) Shows the source currently selected. 24 Video cassette recorder or other component connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. ...(See p.15) S-VIDEO: Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. Allows monitoring of a recording as follows: A]B]A&B]off. 13 VIDEO SELECT button Switches the receiver between auto stereo and MONO reception of both the A & B systems and the subwoofer.
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...to indicate playback of a DTS signal. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this lights if the signal is in the auto stereo mode. Display All the display information is explained and/... Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on , this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in danger of Dolby Digital. 2 PRO LOGIC: When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. TUNED: Lights when...
...to indicate playback of a DTS signal. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this lights if the signal is in the auto stereo mode. Display All the display information is explained and/... Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on , this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in danger of Dolby Digital. 2 PRO LOGIC: When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. TUNED: Lights when...
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... power of the TV on for remote control operation. Press TV FUNC to turn off all PIONEER 5 components. Displays & Controls Remote Control Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND ...how to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode. 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 put in tuner and sets the remote...
... power of the TV on for remote control operation. Press TV FUNC to turn off all PIONEER 5 components. Displays & Controls Remote Control Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND ...how to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode. 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 put in tuner and sets the remote...
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... Press to switch Digital NR on your TV or DTV. Digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2). AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO - For more noticeable. Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of ... systems. For more information on the sound modes see p.28-40. You may want to put the receiver in conjunction with 70 as the default setting. STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. For more information see p.52. The ...
... Press to switch Digital NR on your TV or DTV. Digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2). AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO - For more noticeable. Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of ... systems. For more information on the sound modes see p.28-40. You may want to put the receiver in conjunction with 70 as the default setting. STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. For more information see p.52. The ...
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...instructions below to your TV. It will appear on your TV. People with your TV, but some of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up your video components with your home system no OSD will be able to use... the STANDBY mode. 2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button press the STANDBY/ON button. 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 ...
...instructions below to your TV. It will appear on your TV. People with your TV, but some of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up your video components with your home system no OSD will be able to use... the STANDBY mode. 2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button press the STANDBY/ON button. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... be enjoyed without losing the localization of each channel. 5/7CH STEREO Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all of these modes in the system to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that the listener can be 7CH STEREO in combination those formats (with reverb effects, let the...
... be enjoyed without losing the localization of each channel. 5/7CH STEREO Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all of these modes in the system to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that the listener can be 7CH STEREO in combination those formats (with reverb effects, let the...