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... electricity when power is on page 58. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or ...pending. Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to the input signal. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are...
... electricity when power is on page 58. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or ...pending. Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to the input signal. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are...
Owner's Manual
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... Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning...
... Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning...
Owner's Manual
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... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV...
... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV...
Owner's Manual
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... together. ¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of other equipment. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with Î mark Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of the batteries properly according to the other Pioneer equipment using this unit, and sent to the marks in such...
... together. ¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of other equipment. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with Î mark Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of the batteries properly according to the other Pioneer equipment using this unit, and sent to the marks in such...
Owner's Manual
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... / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT...
... / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT...
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This switches the remote to output the test tone. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the ... AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 The test tone is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is ± 10 dB. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD...
This switches the remote to output the test tone. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the ... AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 The test tone is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is ± 10 dB. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD...
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Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV...162; 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to exit the...to confirm a valid code has been input. Preparations Set up Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components. Check the preset code list and try again. ...
Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV...162; 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to exit the...to confirm a valid code has been input. Preparations Set up Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components. Check the preset code list and try again. ...
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... preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD...
... preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD...
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...entered the proper code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All... If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to exit the preset mode. Set up Preparations 4 Point the...
...entered the proper code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All... If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to exit the preset mode. Set up Preparations 4 Point the...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the 2 component you see this receiver's remote will revert to its previous mode. The remote is learned. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will go out and then blink twice when...
... 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL 2 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the 2 component you see this receiver's remote will revert to its previous mode. The remote is learned. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will go out and then blink twice when...
Owner's Manual
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... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all the settings will be cleared once more 3 seconds. CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î...
... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all the settings will be cleared once more 3 seconds. CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î...
Owner's Manual
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...a multi-function button to OFF. The LED will blink twice. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your CD player. VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS... 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 1 To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at ...
...a multi-function button to OFF. The LED will blink twice. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your CD player. VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS... 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 1 To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at ...
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FREQUENCY (+/-) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 39) Use to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER 2) and ...Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.
FREQUENCY (+/-) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 39) Use to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER 2) and ...Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.
Owner's Manual
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...to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL TV TV VOL TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ...LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46-50. 3 NUMBER/MODE buttons...
...to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL TV TV VOL TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ...LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46-50. 3 NUMBER/MODE buttons...
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...Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to select the playback or recording source. Also use to access DTV menus. _ 4 button (DTV ON/OFF) Use to mute the sound...on your TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. It also flashes at low volumes. @ FUNCTION button Use to the receiver. To use the CLASS feature to switch between STANDBY mode and...
...Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to select the playback or recording source. Also use to access DTV menus. _ 4 button (DTV ON/OFF) Use to mute the sound...on your TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. It also flashes at low volumes. @ FUNCTION button Use to the receiver. To use the CLASS feature to switch between STANDBY mode and...
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...used when 5.1 CH setting is selected each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 CH. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3...MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. ...
...used when 5.1 CH setting is selected each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 CH. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3...MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the proper signal (analog, digital) for the source your are inputting. If the signal is sent from the remote control to the receiver. There are also used to control other times, for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see pages 42, ...to the receiver. 7 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS (LIKE A DVD PLAYER) AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS. buttons Use to select the stations of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to set up the remote control to find radio frequencies. @ TOP MENU button In...
... the proper signal (analog, digital) for the source your are inputting. If the signal is sent from the remote control to the receiver. There are also used to control other times, for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see pages 42, ...to the receiver. 7 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS (LIKE A DVD PLAYER) AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS. buttons Use to select the stations of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to set up the remote control to find radio frequencies. @ TOP MENU button In...
Owner's Manual
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...playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to switch on DVD 5.1 CH mode. Then press the RCV button and number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH). Sound M Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be adjusted in the range of 10 to the DVD mode control. ... the D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) (You can be sure to select the sound mode. Press number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH) on page 16) before using the 2 (Dolby) surround mode. DSP MODE Operation DVD 5.1 ch. On the main unit simply press the DVD button. With the remote control press ...
...playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to switch on DVD 5.1 CH mode. Then press the RCV button and number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH). Sound M Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be adjusted in the range of 10 to the DVD mode control. ... the D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) (You can be sure to select the sound mode. Press number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH) on page 16) before using the 2 (Dolby) surround mode. DSP MODE Operation DVD 5.1 ch. On the main unit simply press the DVD button. With the remote control press ...
Owner's Manual
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...EFFECT ‡ ENTER 10 DISC CH There are two ways to switch on the 5.1CH remote to go back to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. This mode allows you to become less than satisfactory. Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH ... the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to the DVD/LD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button ...
...EFFECT ‡ ENTER 10 DISC CH There are two ways to switch on the 5.1CH remote to go back to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. This mode allows you to become less than satisfactory. Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH ... the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to the DVD/LD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button ...
Owner's Manual
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... Start playback of the receiver. The STANDARD mode cannot be set in the range of 10 to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is performed automatically corresponding to the source component (as follows. =STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA (OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION... 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 19 ¡ 0 EFFECT 4 ‡ E¢ NTER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on and will appears in step 1. 41 Operation button....
... Start playback of the receiver. The STANDARD mode cannot be set in the range of 10 to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is performed automatically corresponding to the source component (as follows. =STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA (OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION... 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 19 ¡ 0 EFFECT 4 ‡ E¢ NTER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on and will appears in step 1. 41 Operation button....