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...Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this manual will enable you for future reference. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING ...THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777...Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver.
...Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this manual will enable you for future reference. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING ...THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777...Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver.
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... hundreds of quality and performance tests. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Features Supplied accessories Key Features s THX select (TX-DS777 only) s DTS* decorder built-in s Dolby** digital decoder built-in s Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter s ...5.1 multichannel inputs s 4 assignable digital inputs (2-coaxial, 2-optical) s Optical digital output (TX-DS777 only) s Onscreen display s Main-in jacks for front left & right channels (TX-DS777 only) s Pre outs for all channels s Banana-plug posts for all channels s High-quality extruded...
... hundreds of quality and performance tests. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Features Supplied accessories Key Features s THX select (TX-DS777 only) s DTS* decorder built-in s Dolby** digital decoder built-in s Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter s ...5.1 multichannel inputs s 4 assignable digital inputs (2-coaxial, 2-optical) s Optical digital output (TX-DS777 only) s Onscreen display s Main-in jacks for front left & right channels (TX-DS777 only) s Pre outs for all channels s Banana-plug posts for all channels s High-quality extruded...
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...LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 8 6 VIDEO ...4 OSD SELECTOR VIDEO IN Monitor TV Video camera etc... R L 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 TX-DS777 only DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB ...
...LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 8 6 VIDEO ...4 OSD SELECTOR VIDEO IN Monitor TV Video camera etc... R L 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 TX-DS777 only DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB ...
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...your subwoofer anywhere in your room 1 and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of your speakers. Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. (such as a sound source for the Right and Left front speakers and... heavy bass. Ideal speaker configuration: • Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). For surround playback (see "Using the listening modes" on the size of the audience's ears. Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound...
...your subwoofer anywhere in your room 1 and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of your speakers. Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. (such as a sound source for the Right and Left front speakers and... heavy bass. Ideal speaker configuration: • Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). For surround playback (see "Using the listening modes" on the size of the audience's ears. Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound...
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... MODE /DTS THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 2. MODE AUDIO... different circuit. 1. If this receiver's power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with jumper plugs. Connecting an equalizer (TX-DS777) TX-DS777 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT...
... MODE /DTS THX SURROUND DSP PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 2. MODE AUDIO... different circuit. 1. If this receiver's power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with jumper plugs. Connecting an equalizer (TX-DS777) TX-DS777 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT...
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... or Input Selector screen (page 27,32) ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema Rec Selector screen (page 45) Select the input source (page 27). Assign a video input source (page 40). Perform IntelliVolume setting (page 43).
... or Input Selector screen (page 27,32) ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema Rec Selector screen (page 45) Select the input source (page 27). Assign a video input source (page 40). Perform IntelliVolume setting (page 43).
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...Select the size of your front speakers. None: Surround speakers are used . This completes the speaker configuration setup. appears. For the TX-DS777, "All Ch For THX" appears. Set whether or not a subwoofer is used . Select the size of your center speaker. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. ...STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 SP/SYS SETUP ...
...Select the size of your front speakers. None: Surround speakers are used . This completes the speaker configuration setup. appears. For the TX-DS777, "All Ch For THX" appears. Set whether or not a subwoofer is used . Select the size of your center speaker. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. ...STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 SP/SYS SETUP ...
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...next step. 5. Select "Speaker Setup" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 4. This sets all the connected speakers to THX speakers.(The following steps are used . Front : Select the size of the ENTER/Cursor button. Subwoofer Front Center Surround =Yes =Small =Small =... =No 5 * Config Setup * • Using the on-screen display 1. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. For the TX-DS777, the display shows "All Channel For THX Speakers." Select "Yes" and then press the center of your front speakers. Yes: A subwoofer is NOT connected. No: A subwoofer is connected....
...next step. 5. Select "Speaker Setup" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 4. This sets all the connected speakers to THX speakers.(The following steps are used . Front : Select the size of the ENTER/Cursor button. Subwoofer Front Center Surround =Yes =Small =Small =... =No 5 * Config Setup * • Using the on-screen display 1. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. For the TX-DS777, the display shows "All Channel For THX Speakers." Select "Yes" and then press the center of your front speakers. Yes: A subwoofer is NOT connected. No: A subwoofer is connected....
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.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ SETUP ADJUSTMENT TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT/ DIGITAL/ MULTI SOURCE ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER...
.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ SETUP ADJUSTMENT TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT/ DIGITAL/ MULTI SOURCE ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER...
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.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO SETUP ADJUSTMENT BASS/ TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP...
.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO SETUP ADJUSTMENT BASS/ TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP...
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... use on-screen display to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button is displayed on the next line. • See page 33 for information on MULTICH INPUT. 4. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1...amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema • Selecting an input source using the on the front panel. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. VOLUME ∆/∇ 1.
... use on-screen display to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button is displayed on the next line. • See page 33 for information on MULTICH INPUT. 4. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1...amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema • Selecting an input source using the on the front panel. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. VOLUME ∆/∇ 1.
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...treble levels with music (Sleep function, remote controller only) You can be canceled automatically if the receiver is "THX" or "Direct." 1. The "Tone Control Setup" screen appears. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Select "Set to Flat" and then press the right edge of 2. Select "Listening mode Setup" ...and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the button to the TX-DS777/676 automatically ...
...treble levels with music (Sleep function, remote controller only) You can be canceled automatically if the receiver is "THX" or "Direct." 1. The "Tone Control Setup" screen appears. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Select "Set to Flat" and then press the right edge of 2. Select "Listening mode Setup" ...and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the button to the TX-DS777/676 automatically ...
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.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ SETUP ADJUSTMENT TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP...
.../ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ SETUP ADJUSTMENT TREBLE MODE PRESET/MODE ADJ SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP...
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.... TV LOGIC : This mode offers a realistic acoustics of the the- Example: Sound reflection in the home environment as Onkyo's THX speaker system HTS SYSTEM-2). Using the Listening Modes Before Using Listening Mode Listening Modes The TX-DS777/676's surround sound enables you to a live performance. The configuration of a movie theater. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this...
.... TV LOGIC : This mode offers a realistic acoustics of the the- Example: Sound reflection in the home environment as Onkyo's THX speaker system HTS SYSTEM-2). Using the Listening Modes Before Using Listening Mode Listening Modes The TX-DS777/676's surround sound enables you to a live performance. The configuration of a movie theater. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this...
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... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. Use the LISTENING MODE buttons to select...
... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. Use the LISTENING MODE buttons to select...
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...software which will read Dial Norm XdB (X being a numeric value). TX-DS777 USA&Canadian model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS777 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS676 European model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG 5CH STEREO SURROUND... a message, then no adjustment of the volume control is because they were mixed in large movie theatre environments. THX(TX-DS777) : Press this button when THX speakers are listening to let you play a Dolby digital/DTS or MPEG Surround source, you need not be activated...
...software which will read Dial Norm XdB (X being a numeric value). TX-DS777 USA&Canadian model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS777 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS676 European model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG 5CH STEREO SURROUND... a message, then no adjustment of the volume control is because they were mixed in large movie theatre environments. THX(TX-DS777) : Press this button when THX speakers are listening to let you play a Dolby digital/DTS or MPEG Surround source, you need not be activated...
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.... 3/2ch, for example, means that the source outputs signals for TX-DS676. Input source analog/PCM Dolby Digital DTS Listening mode 3/2ch 2/0ch Stereo (3 Stereo) * O O O O Dolby Pro Logic * O THX Cinema O Action O Musical O Mono Movie O Orchestra * O... Unplugged * O Studio-Mix * O TV Logic * O 5ch stereo * O Direct * O Dolby Digital * O THX Cinema O Action O Musical O Mono Movie O Orchestra O Unplugged O Studio-...
.... 3/2ch, for example, means that the source outputs signals for TX-DS676. Input source analog/PCM Dolby Digital DTS Listening mode 3/2ch 2/0ch Stereo (3 Stereo) * O O O O Dolby Pro Logic * O THX Cinema O Action O Musical O Mono Movie O Orchestra * O... Unplugged * O Studio-Mix * O TV Logic * O 5ch stereo * O Direct * O Dolby Digital * O THX Cinema O Action O Musical O Mono Movie O Orchestra O Unplugged O Studio-...
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... the parameter setting. 4. Parameter Listening mode Stereo(3 Stereo) * Dolby Pro Logic * THX Cinema Action/Musical Mono Movie Orchestra/Unplugged/ * Studio-Mix/TV Logic 5ch Stereo * Direct * Dolby Digital * THX Cinema Action/Musical Mono Movie/Orchestra/ Unplugged/Studio-Mix/ TV Logic Dolby Digital Pro Logic... button to exit the setup mode. If you wish set the relevant parameters on the next page.) 38 Set the value for TX-DS676. (The detailed information on the listening mode parameters is provided on the same screen. 1. Press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button until...
... the parameter setting. 4. Parameter Listening mode Stereo(3 Stereo) * Dolby Pro Logic * THX Cinema Action/Musical Mono Movie Orchestra/Unplugged/ * Studio-Mix/TV Logic 5ch Stereo * Direct * Dolby Digital * THX Cinema Action/Musical Mono Movie/Orchestra/ Unplugged/Studio-Mix/ TV Logic Dolby Digital Pro Logic... button to exit the setup mode. If you wish set the relevant parameters on the next page.) 38 Set the value for TX-DS676. (The detailed information on the listening mode parameters is provided on the same screen. 1. Press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button until...
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...Some sounds may produce no or little effect. • The Late Night function is "0dB." 2. The recommended setting is effective only on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in the home environment. • Late Night Select "High," "Low," or "OFF." Select "-∞ dB," ...," "-10dB," or "0dB." Adjust this parameter when the source is "MPEG" and the listening mode is "DTS Action," "DTS Musical," "DTS THX," or "DTS Mono Movie." Adjust this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the listening mode is "MPEG Action," "MPEG Musical," "MPEG...
...Some sounds may produce no or little effect. • The Late Night function is "0dB." 2. The recommended setting is effective only on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in the home environment. • Late Night Select "High," "Low," or "OFF." Select "-∞ dB," ...," "-10dB," or "0dB." Adjust this parameter when the source is "MPEG" and the listening mode is "DTS Action," "DTS Musical," "DTS THX," or "DTS Mono Movie." Adjust this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the listening mode is "MPEG Action," "MPEG Musical," "MPEG...
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... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 2 REC OUT...
... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DIRECT STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS THX SURROUND PUSH TO ENTER DSP REC OUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 2 REC OUT...