Owner's Manual
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... unit as shown in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to arrange cables in a manner that display is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. Operation This section shows you how to take full advantage of the great surround sound features ... 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...
... unit as shown in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to arrange cables in a manner that display is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. Operation This section shows you how to take full advantage of the great surround sound features ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... OUT TV S OUT VCR / DVR S IN A FRONT SPEAKERS RL CENTER SPEAKERS CENTER PREOUT S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL VSX-D509S AC OUTLET Powered sub woofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on both... supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. If you have in the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be audible.
... OUT TV S OUT VCR / DVR S IN A FRONT SPEAKERS RL CENTER SPEAKERS CENTER PREOUT S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL VSX-D509S AC OUTLET Powered sub woofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on both... supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. If you have in the diagram) but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be audible.
Owner's Manual
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... ON / 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... 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 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to compress the dynamic range of this specialized mono mode....
... ON / 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... 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 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to compress the dynamic range of this specialized mono mode....
Owner's Manual
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... configuration of the speaker system you need to decide which speakers should receive the most bass and set them should match your set up. This setup system has certain constraints. For example, all your speakers cannot be set to "Large," you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they...
... configuration of the speaker system you need to decide which speakers should receive the most bass and set them should match your set up. This setup system has certain constraints. For example, all your speakers cannot be set to "Large," you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they...
Owner's Manual
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...FQ 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 6 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo •... appropriate level. 3 4 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 The channel level range is output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. The test tone is ± 10 dB...
...FQ 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 6 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo •... appropriate level. 3 4 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 The channel level range is output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. The test tone is ± 10 dB...
Owner's Manual
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...on how to program a different type of the following steps show you recall a preset code for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. If your other components. Each button can only input a code for three seconds to ... components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Controlling the Rest of inactivify. The LED will blink twice to enter the 4 digit setup code. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD...
...on how to program a different type of the following steps show you recall a preset code for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. If your other components. Each button can only input a code for three seconds to ... components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Controlling the Rest of inactivify. The LED will blink twice to enter the 4 digit setup code. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD...
Owner's Manual
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...to display the name of Your System" on the remote control starts to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Preparations Recalling 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...161; 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-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV...
...to display the name of Your System" on the remote control starts to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Preparations Recalling 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...161; 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-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV...
Owner's Manual
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... mode after 20 seconds. 25 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 codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be set even if a code is more than one setup code,...
... mode after 20 seconds. 25 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 codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be set even if a code is more than one setup code,...
Owner's Manual
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...TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ ST ST ENTER 8 D.ACCESS 3 FQ BAND 1 CLASS ¡ The LED flashes rapidly. ( ) To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button. MPX 7 2 DTV ON / OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER 4 Point the remote controls... CONTROL button for the current component Repeat steps 3 and 4. SOURCE RECEIVER LED 1 Press SETUP and hold for example the 3 [play] button). Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode.
...TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ ST ST ENTER 8 D.ACCESS 3 FQ BAND 1 CLASS ¡ The LED flashes rapidly. ( ) To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button. MPX 7 2 DTV ON / OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER 4 Point the remote controls... CONTROL button for the current component Repeat steps 3 and 4. SOURCE RECEIVER LED 1 Press SETUP and hold for example the 3 [play] button). Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to the button to be cleared. 3 Press...
... 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 blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to the button to be cleared. 3 Press...
Owner's Manual
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VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL ...function ON (if you want to set a multi-function button to ON. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF, you , for example, use ... you 8 want to set up and listen to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. 1 2 3 3 2 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 The LED will change the function of both...
VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL ...function ON (if you want to set a multi-function button to ON. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF, you , for example, use ... you 8 want to set up and listen to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. 1 2 3 3 2 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 The LED will change the function of both...
Owner's Manual
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... check the preset code for three seconds. DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for Pioneer equipment). Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to change. The LED on the remote will blink twice...
... check the preset code for three seconds. DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for Pioneer equipment). Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to change. The LED on the remote will blink twice...
Owner's Manual
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... of Your System on /off other components coneccted to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use 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...1 CLASS ¡ MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on pages 46-50. 3 NUMBER/MODE ...
... of Your System on /off other components coneccted to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use 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...1 CLASS ¡ MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on pages 46-50. 3 NUMBER/MODE ...
Owner's Manual
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... and mono reception of the receiver. To use to access DTV menus. _ 4 button (DTV ON/OFF) Use to skip reverse tracks on /off setting. ™ SETUP button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to skip forward tracks on CDs etc.
... and mono reception of the receiver. To use to access DTV menus. _ 4 button (DTV ON/OFF) Use to skip reverse tracks on /off setting. ™ SETUP button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to skip forward tracks on CDs etc.
Owner's Manual
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... use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. 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...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 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put receiver in DOLBY ...
... use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. 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...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 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put receiver in DOLBY ...
Owner's Manual
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... =). buttons Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. CHANNEL LEVEL +/- (see page 22-note) Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 24) Use this button brings you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR...
... =). buttons Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. CHANNEL LEVEL +/- (see page 22-note) Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 24) Use this button brings you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR...
Owner's Manual
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..., digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL When a Dolby Digital signal is input. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you need to make digital connections (Refer to page...
..., digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL When a Dolby Digital signal is input. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you need to make digital connections (Refer to page...
Owner's Manual
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...The set the remote to select the sound mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select ...CLASS ¡ MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 2 3 8 4 6 2 3 2 MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT ...FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the front panel. ...
...The set the remote to select the sound mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select ...CLASS ¡ MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 2 3 8 4 6 2 3 2 MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT ...FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the front panel. ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 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 the power of the component you... source component (as follows. =STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA (OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION + Refer to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is switched on the front panel. Each press changes the display as above). 5 Start playback of the receiver.
... 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 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 the power of the component you... source component (as follows. =STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA (OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION + Refer to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is switched on the front panel. Each press changes the display as above). 5 Start playback of the receiver.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 3 2 MPX MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an...3 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ MPX 7 2 DTV ON / OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 2 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to ...
... 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 3 2 MPX MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an...3 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ MPX 7 2 DTV ON / OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 2 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to ...