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... Start Guide 4 Digital Input Assignment This is 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...] L Also make sure your TV is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to choose the DVD/LD setting. 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...
... Start Guide 4 Digital Input Assignment This is 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...] L Also make sure your TV is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to choose the DVD/LD setting. 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...
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...45. 3 As mentioned above you should see page 14) 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 ...adjustments will improve the sound tremendously. 2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with digital audio or do this instruction manual. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [ NO ] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] VII You should go through the ...
...45. 3 As mentioned above you should see page 14) 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 ...adjustments will improve the sound tremendously. 2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with digital audio or do this instruction manual. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [ NO ] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] VII You should go through the ...
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...is the latest in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt (100 watt for the 36TX) built in film sound format technology....offers a variety of inputs to incorporate surround back channels that was previously impossible. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to decode all types of transforming your listening ...addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. Its buttons can be achieved. patent numbers 5,...
...is the latest in power amplifiers, with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt (100 watt for the 36TX) built in film sound format technology....offers a variety of inputs to incorporate surround back channels that was previously impossible. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to decode all types of transforming your listening ...addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar (VSX-37TX only) to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. Its buttons can be achieved. patent numbers 5,...
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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
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...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... from speakers stands which impedance setting to be difficult to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as shown below the... are designed to hold down the SPEAKERS button. The diagram and tips given here are using the VSX-37TX. BASS + - STAT First turn the receiver off the floor. You'll get a display...
...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... from speakers stands which impedance setting to be difficult to change the speaker impedance for 36TX but we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as shown below the... are designed to hold down the SPEAKERS button. The diagram and tips given here are using the VSX-37TX. BASS + - STAT First turn the receiver off the floor. You'll get a display...
Owner's Manual
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...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... 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). BASS + - STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STANDBY mode. 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 power [1.0 W] in a different sound...
...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... 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). BASS + - STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43 & 52) Switches the receiver into STANDBY mode. 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 power [1.0 W] in a different sound...
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...receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. 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 INPUT... can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). FL DIMMER button (See p.52) Use to select the...
...receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. 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 INPUT... can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). FL DIMMER button (See p.52) Use to select the...
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... when the receiver is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. Right front channel. Surround channel (mono). LFE - AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. C - Center channel. Press INPUT ATT on . 14 Character display Shows current mode, ... is on , this lights if the signal is analog, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of a Dolby Digital signal. 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 ...
... when the receiver is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. Right front channel. Surround channel (mono). LFE - AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. C - Center channel. Press INPUT ATT on . 14 Character display Shows current mode, ... is on , this lights if the signal is analog, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of a Dolby Digital signal. 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 ...
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... tuner operations. 6 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are not PIONEER products. They are most useful for how to adjust the TV volume. TV FUNC button - TV VOL +/- SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING...- REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off all PIONEER 5 components. For example : If you have programmed the remote control to turn power of the TV on the remote operation mode. Press to ...
... tuner operations. 6 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are not PIONEER products. They are most useful for how to adjust the TV volume. TV FUNC button - TV VOL +/- SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING...- REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off all PIONEER 5 components. For example : If you have programmed the remote control to turn power of the TV on the remote operation mode. Press to ...
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... of video systems for all . 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...
... of video systems for all . 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...
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... SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - This receiver uses on your TV screen. 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 -screen displays to complete the...
... SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - This receiver uses on your TV screen. 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 -screen displays to complete the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...- + CHANNEL 123 456 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 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. Press the... 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). You cannot assign digital inputs to the 2 RF connection described here. 31 Remember, if you have a DVD/LD player or LD player...
...- + CHANNEL 123 456 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 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. Press the... 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). You cannot assign digital inputs to the 2 RF connection described here. 31 Remember, if you have a DVD/LD player or LD player...
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... here. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on -screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected a complete set... or NO (you connected. In this case, all bass frequencies are unsure how to do this. 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...
... here. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on -screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. Speaker Setting [FREE] [THX] Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ] [EXIT] 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected a complete set... or NO (you connected. In this case, all bass frequencies are unsure how to do this. 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...
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...the front or surround speakers. • Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds. • 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... cancellations." REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - 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 . In this case, the sound...
...the front or surround speakers. • Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds. • 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... cancellations." REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - 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 . In this case, the sound...
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... from 0.5 to step 1. REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - 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 Speaker Setting go back. 34...
... from 0.5 to step 1. REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - 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 Speaker Setting go back. 34...
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If continuing from Channel Delay go to the reference position (0 dB), and the test tone is output. 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 the SURROUND BACK speakers but ...
If continuing from Channel Delay go to the reference position (0 dB), and the test tone is output. 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 the SURROUND BACK speakers but ...
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... listening position. You should return the settings to the next speaker. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each DSP mode, independently. 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 you want to change a setting before...
... listening position. You should return the settings to the next speaker. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each DSP mode, independently. 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 you want to change a setting before...
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... different speakers. Initial Set Up Crossover Network The following steps show you how to step 1. 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 ...Channel Level go to adjust the crossover network. Next, proceed to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. Crossover Network Frequency [ 80Hz] (THX Speaker = 80Hz) [EXIT] • The default setting is the frequency at which sounds best to you. 3 Select EXIT to return to...
... different speakers. Initial Set Up Crossover Network The following steps show you how to step 1. 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 ...Channel Level go to adjust the crossover network. Next, proceed to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. Crossover Network Frequency [ 80Hz] (THX Speaker = 80Hz) [EXIT] • The default setting is the frequency at which sounds best to you. 3 Select EXIT to return to...
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...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...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 ...