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... speakers according to their sizes/Setting distances/ Setting bi-wiring connections/Setting the lowpass filter ........31 Changing the digital input settings/Setting input signals/ Making bi-amp settings (Adjusting the balance/Correcting the HF and LF difference 32 Selecting the equipment connected to .../Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for bi-wiring 11 Connecting a second pair of ...
... speakers according to their sizes/Setting distances/ Setting bi-wiring connections/Setting the lowpass filter ........31 Changing the digital input settings/Setting input signals/ Making bi-amp settings (Adjusting the balance/Correcting the HF and LF difference 32 Selecting the equipment connected to .../Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for bi-wiring 11 Connecting a second pair of ...
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Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder (á page 20) VCR (á page 22) For selecting a track or chapter DVD ...DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE For connecting a video camera etc. (á page 13) 4 RQT8549 HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER VOLUME RETURN For connecting a For switching the headphone (á page 27) multi-channel surround function on and off /Source switching/ Switching remote ...
Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder (á page 20) VCR (á page 22) For selecting a track or chapter DVD ...DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE For connecting a video camera etc. (á page 13) 4 RQT8549 HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER VOLUME RETURN For connecting a For switching the headphone (á page 27) multi-channel surround function on and off /Source switching/ Switching remote ...
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...off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately) Video and Audio cable HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] We advise you connect the unit ... POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [HDMI] Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to...
...off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment sold separately) Video and Audio cable HDMI Cable (It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.) [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) etc.] We advise you connect the unit ... POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [HDMI] Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to...
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Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The component video ...OUT DVD player Y PB PR DIGITAL S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT VIDEO OUT (OPTICAL) DVD recorder Points regarding video terminals • The input video signal can connect the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the digital...
Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only. • The component video ...OUT DVD player Y PB PR DIGITAL S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT VIDEO OUT (OPTICAL) DVD recorder Points regarding video terminals • The input video signal can connect the unit to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the digital...
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... To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a cable box or satellite receiver. The unit's rear view GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B ... cable • Turn off all components before making sure shapes match. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on multi channels.
... To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a cable box or satellite receiver. The unit's rear view GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B ... cable • Turn off all components before making sure shapes match. • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on multi channels.
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... IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) SURROUND CHANNEL L R IN CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN TV/STB IN... PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN Connection to a DVD recorder with built-in VCR "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO The unit's rear...
... IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) SURROUND CHANNEL L R IN CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN TV/STB IN... PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN Connection to a DVD recorder with built-in VCR "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO The unit's rear...
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...BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [WIRELESS READY] [MULTI CH SURROUND] The indicator does not go on while the digital transceiver is 2-channel. To use ...; Turn off when you insert or remove the digital transceiver. • "2-Way wireless" function of SH-FX60 cannot be installed by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set as follows when you use this option, insert the digital transceiver into the unit's digital transceiver terminal and ...
...BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [WIRELESS READY] [MULTI CH SURROUND] The indicator does not go on while the digital transceiver is 2-channel. To use ...; Turn off when you insert or remove the digital transceiver. • "2-Way wireless" function of SH-FX60 cannot be installed by using Panasonic SH-FX50/SH-FX60 (A set as follows when you use this option, insert the digital transceiver into the unit's digital transceiver terminal and ...
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...SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 Home Theater connections Connections ...BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated...
...SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 Home Theater connections Connections ...BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated...
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... AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker's connection...
... AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Detecting speakers automatically The unit checks each speaker's connection...
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...down-mixing). 2-channel mix goes off [MULTI CH SURROUND]. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Press A or B SPEAKERS BI-WIRE AB Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] and choose an input source. Using a DVD recorder with built-in "Setting bi-wiring connections" (á page 31). The multi-channel surround effect... POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME Basic playback 1 Turn the unit on the display. SPEAKERS Press A SPEAKERS A Note Press [SPEAKERS B] when you use ...
...down-mixing). 2-channel mix goes off [MULTI CH SURROUND]. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Press A or B SPEAKERS BI-WIRE AB Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] and choose an input source. Using a DVD recorder with built-in "Setting bi-wiring connections" (á page 31). The multi-channel surround effect... POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME Basic playback 1 Turn the unit on the display. SPEAKERS Press A SPEAKERS A Note Press [SPEAKERS B] when you use ...
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... 96/24: DTS 96/24 decoder is being used . SFC: SFC matrix function is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. Frequencies appear on 2-channel stereo sources when surround back speakers are played through front speakers, the... Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic x decoder) is being used when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. (Displayed only when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Digital Surround EX ...
... 96/24: DTS 96/24 decoder is being used . SFC: SFC matrix function is being used on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. Frequencies appear on 2-channel stereo sources when surround back speakers are played through front speakers, the... Note This unit does not play 5.1-channel sources. Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic x decoder) is being used when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. (Displayed only when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Digital Surround EX ...
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...". Note Speaker settings made on the unit (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when you sounds that are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through digital connections Connect the unit to page 32 for connecting BI-WIRE speakers. • Select "YES ... SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds ...
...". Note Speaker settings made on the unit (á pages 14 and 31) are canceled when you sounds that are canceled when the unit receives a DVD-Audio multi-channel signal through digital connections Connect the unit to page 32 for connecting BI-WIRE speakers. • Select "YES ... SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds ...
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...(á page 20). This unit goes on your TV (VIERA) when you simply press [ONE TOUCH PLAY]. 1. You can use Panasonic's HDMI cable. The input source for doing this. Press to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. 19 RQT8549 See the operating instructions for connected equipment for approximately...the unit when you select a TV channel or operate the TV in . 2. HDAVI Control is unavailable when you use this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5). (It is HDAVI Control? GOAPTOMRENU Playback ...
...(á page 20). This unit goes on your TV (VIERA) when you simply press [ONE TOUCH PLAY]. 1. You can use Panasonic's HDMI cable. The input source for doing this. Press to select "EXIT " and press [ENTER]. 19 RQT8549 See the operating instructions for connected equipment for approximately...the unit when you select a TV channel or operate the TV in . 2. HDAVI Control is unavailable when you use this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under HDAVI Control using the HDMI cable (á page 5). (It is HDAVI Control? GOAPTOMRENU Playback ...
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... to do this unit, you wish to operate some equipment (á page 23). Direct the remote control to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. To execute the selected item ENTER... CH (When you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the unit's input to "DVR "/To switch the remote control to the DVD recorder operation mode ...
... to do this unit, you wish to operate some equipment (á page 23). Direct the remote control to the equipment you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding certain models) using the supplied remote control. To execute the selected item ENTER... CH (When you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote controlling a DVD recorder To switch the unit's input to "DVR "/To switch the remote control to the DVD recorder operation mode ...
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... or DVD recorder etc. Remote controlling a DVD player To switch the unit's input to "DVD "/To switch the remote control to the DVD player operation mode ... signal this unit's remote control transmits. To return to match the remote control code of the Panasonic DVD players. To return: In step 2 above, while pressing [ENTER], press and hold [8] for execution... after pressing number buttons. Basic operations When using a Panasonic DVD recorder Change the unit's remote control code to the previous screen RETURN To select an item Take ...
... or DVD recorder etc. Remote controlling a DVD player To switch the unit's input to "DVD "/To switch the remote control to the DVD player operation mode ... signal this unit's remote control transmits. To return to match the remote control code of the Panasonic DVD players. To return: In step 2 above, while pressing [ENTER], press and hold [8] for execution... after pressing number buttons. Basic operations When using a Panasonic DVD recorder Change the unit's remote control code to the previous screen RETURN To select an item Take ...
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...control to do this before operating a VCR. To turn the VCR on or off AV SYSTEM Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit's input to "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to the equipment you select a channel directly) ...To pause To specify a disc (3-or 5-disc changer) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP 22 RQT8549 RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
...control to do this before operating a VCR. To turn the VCR on or off AV SYSTEM Remote controlling a CD player To switch the unit's input to "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to the equipment you select a channel directly) ...To pause To specify a disc (3-or 5-disc changer) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP 22 RQT8549 RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY...
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Changing remote control codes Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you use INPUT SELECTOR Basic operation Turn to make a choice. 0 Enter the first digit. If the code is correct, the equipment turns on /off . Remote ...press [ENTER] and [1] simultaneously and hold SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. Switch the unit's remote control code to confirm your choice. It can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that it doesn't, try entering another code. • Note that this remote control cannot operate some operations. • Re...
Changing remote control codes Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you use INPUT SELECTOR Basic operation Turn to make a choice. 0 Enter the first digit. If the code is correct, the equipment turns on /off . Remote ...press [ENTER] and [1] simultaneously and hold SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. Switch the unit's remote control code to confirm your choice. It can operate Panasonic and Technics audio-visual equipment that it doesn't, try entering another code. • Note that this remote control cannot operate some operations. • Re...
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... center speaker goes silent when you a stereo impression wherever your listening position may be . Operations Listening to the unit. • Depending on the combination of input source and SFC mode, sound may be distorted. Press SFC MOVIE and select one of the following modes. (Movie) You can also select each of...
... center speaker goes silent when you a stereo impression wherever your listening position may be . Operations Listening to the unit. • Depending on the combination of input source and SFC mode, sound may be distorted. Press SFC MOVIE and select one of the following modes. (Movie) You can also select each of...
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...; pages 11 and 14) and others set as absent in the "PARTY " mode (á page 25). 26 RQT8549 Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY... DRIVE SELECT DVD RECORDER CM SKIP ONE TOUCH PLAY ENTER FUNCTIONS You can use the following modes when the input source is spread out more so you feel like you can make up for adjustment. C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR (Surround back right), SBL (...
...; pages 11 and 14) and others set as absent in the "PARTY " mode (á page 25). 26 RQT8549 Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY... DRIVE SELECT DVD RECORDER CM SKIP ONE TOUCH PLAY ENTER FUNCTIONS You can use the following modes when the input source is spread out more so you feel like you can make up for adjustment. C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR (Surround back right), SBL (...
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...POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE VOLUME HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME W (Headphone jack) 1 Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to switch all speakers off. Plug type: ø...+]. DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER ...
...POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE VOLUME HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME W (Headphone jack) 1 Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to switch all speakers off. Plug type: ø...+]. DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER ...