Owner's Manual
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...Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 15 Setting Up for Surround Sound 15 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Display ...21 Remote Control 22 Front Panel 23 Sound Modes 25 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 26 Playback ...27 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound...Frequencies (Tone Control 31 Tuner Operations 32 Automatic and Manual Tuning 32 Direct Tuning 33 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 34 Recalling the Memorized Stations 35 Other Operations 36 Recording from Audio Components 36 Recording from Video Components 37 Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components 38...
...Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 15 Setting Up for Surround Sound 15 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Display ...21 Remote Control 22 Front Panel 23 Sound Modes 25 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 26 Playback ...27 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound...Frequencies (Tone Control 31 Tuner Operations 32 Automatic and Manual Tuning 32 Direct Tuning 33 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 34 Recalling the Memorized Stations 35 Other Operations 36 Recording from Audio Components 36 Recording from Video Components 37 Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components 38...
Owner's Manual
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... from the receiver to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off. Receiver operations described later in this receiver. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you notice a decrease in standby also switches ...and may exceed the capacity of batteries may have received all batteries with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Incorrect use of this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to the...
... from the receiver to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off. Receiver operations described later in this receiver. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you notice a decrease in standby also switches ...and may exceed the capacity of batteries may have received all batteries with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. Incorrect use of this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to the...
Owner's Manual
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... the respective component. If you to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of space above the receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to operate other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of this unit, the magnetic field...
... the respective component. If you to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of space above the receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to operate other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of this unit, the magnetic field...
Owner's Manual
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... to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to make your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the sub woofer as on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. The STANDBY...SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. Crossover frequency...
... to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to make your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the sub woofer as on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. The STANDBY...SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. Crossover frequency...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set the front speaker. @,# %,fi Front speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "CL" if your speakers will reproduce ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set the front speaker. @,# %,fi Front speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "CL" if your speakers will reproduce ...
Owner's Manual
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...is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 20 TAPE BAND TV VOL. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC 3 3,5 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. FL CT FR 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL SW... turned on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume ...
...is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 20 TAPE BAND TV VOL. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC 3 3,5 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. FL CT FR 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL SW... turned on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume ...
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... Digital signals is played. 2 Digital indicators PRO LOGIC : When the Dolby mode on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is received in . - LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to the left of LFE lights during...are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is on, this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when...
... Digital signals is played. 2 Digital indicators PRO LOGIC : When the Dolby mode on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is received in . - LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to the left of LFE lights during...are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is on, this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when...
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... (refer to cancel. - Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used in. Press again to page 20). TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION... DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to input the number of the input...
... (refer to cancel. - Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used in. Press again to page 20). TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION... DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to input the number of the input...
Owner's Manual
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Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE -... Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to switch between STATION and FREQUENCY. 7 SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons Use to switch the...
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE -... Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to switch between STATION and FREQUENCY. 7 SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons Use to switch the...
Owner's Manual
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn on page 26.) 5 Start playback of --- STANDBY indicator 3 6 Press FUNCTION ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn on page 26.) 5 Start playback of --- STANDBY indicator 3 6 Press FUNCTION ...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =...
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... TONE 7 8 9 MPX MODE SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SURROUND ATT. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE 2 32 3 Tune in the display. 4 4 Adjust the volume. FREQ. MPX ... to enjoy the broadcast. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the band (FM or AM). CD DISC 0 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING 2 Press...
... TONE 7 8 9 MPX MODE SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SURROUND ATT. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE 2 32 3 Tune in the display. 4 4 Adjust the volume. FREQ. MPX ... to enjoy the broadcast. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the band (FM or AM). CD DISC 0 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING 2 Press...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 TAPE BAND FREQ. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS 3 The station you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. OPERATION 33 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to select the tuner. Example: ... tuned to is received automatically. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station...
.... 2 TAPE BAND FREQ. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS 3 The station you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. OPERATION 33 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to select the tuner. Example: ... tuned to is received automatically. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station...
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...channel you want . Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Use the number buttons to select a class. OPERATION 3 1 35 FREQ. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the... remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to is received automatically. TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD ...
...channel you want . Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Use the number buttons to select a class. OPERATION 3 1 35 FREQ. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the... remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to is received automatically. TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD ...
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TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 1 Select the component ... switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on the cassette deck, then start playback from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 ...
TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 1 Select the component ... switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on the cassette deck, then start playback from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 ...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on page ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on page ...
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...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button... playback. 63 Press to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button... playback. 63 Press to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is ... TV FUNC. FREQ. OPERATION 39 Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to start playback. 7 CD DISC(+) Switches between sides A and B of the disc.
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is ... TV FUNC. FREQ. OPERATION 39 Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to start playback. 7 CD DISC(+) Switches between sides A and B of the disc.
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... on or off. 2 TV FUNC. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to adjust the volume of the TV. 40 Other Operations TV...
... on or off. 2 TV FUNC. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to adjust the volume of the TV. 40 Other Operations TV...