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...symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-27TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in Standby mode). Manufactured under license from even the ...with the same level of possibilities. It produces clear, resonant tones. Also, there's no need to do is able to teach the remote control new commands. The decoder has been incorporated into six different sonic environments when listening to the input signal, all with both Dolby...
...symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Direct Energy MOS amplifier The VSX-27TX receiver incorporates 5 independent 120 watt built in power amplifiers, the VSX-26TX 100 watt built in power amplifiers and the VSX-24TX 90 watt built in Standby mode). Manufactured under license from even the ...with the same level of possibilities. It produces clear, resonant tones. Also, there's no need to do is able to teach the remote control new commands. The decoder has been incorporated into six different sonic environments when listening to the input signal, all with both Dolby...
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...Speakers 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 16 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 ... Functions 60 Recording from Audio Components 60 Recording from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75...
...Speakers 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 16 Power Connections (AC OUTLETS 16 Displays & Controls 17 Display ...17 Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX 18 Front Panel (VSX-24TX 20 Remote Control 22 Surround Sound Set Up 24 On Screen Display 24 Setting Up for Surround Sound 24 Basic Playback 35 ... Functions 60 Recording from Audio Components 60 Recording from Digital Audio Components 61 Recording from Video Components 62 Multi Operations 63 Resetting the Remote Control 66 Multi-Room 67 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 72 Dolby Digital 72 DTS ...73 THX ...74 Preset Code List 75...
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... components. Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take advantage of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. SET UP Performing the tasks in the battery case. • Batteries with new ones. "Using the Tuner...
... components. Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take advantage of this unit's remote control for the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. SET UP Performing the tasks in the battery case. • Batteries with new ones. "Using the Tuner...
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...cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the... front panel of this unit while within the range shown below. 30 30 23 feet (7m) memo Remote control may not function properly if : •...
...cm.) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX is fairly large. Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on the... front panel of this unit while within the range shown below. 30 30 23 feet (7m) memo Remote control may not function properly if : •...
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... to hook up your digital components to the jacks as shown below. If you must hook up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C ...S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
... to hook up your digital components to the jacks as shown below. If you must hook up connect your audio components to analog audio jacks. VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C ...S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT...
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... OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W...your video components have S-video jacks, you could use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you must use the analog... the next page). DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R...
... OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W...your video components have S-video jacks, you could use them on the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX but in order to use Dolby Digital you must use the analog... the next page). DVD player (or LD player) Video deck (1) Video deck (2) OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT VIDEO L R VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R...
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...you need to this by either coaxial or optical connections (you connect this unit. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like (for example, the...OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC...receiver. If you don't need to the optical input on the receiver). NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. When connecting your digital ...
...you need to this by either coaxial or optical connections (you connect this unit. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like (for example, the...OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC...receiver. If you don't need to the optical input on the receiver). NOTE : • Only the VSX-27TX has a RF IN jack. Connect your equipment always make digital audio connections. When connecting your digital ...
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... S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V... S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V...sure the RF demodulator digital in this will ensure you DON'T need to a digital signal which is required. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player ...
... S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V... S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V...sure the RF demodulator digital in this will ensure you DON'T need to a digital signal which is required. VSX-26TX/24TX models : When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player ...
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VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD AM LOOP ... OUT VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOUCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL...
VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 PCM/ /DTS IN S L RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C 4 PCM/ /DTS OUT PREOUT S R EXTERNAL DECODER IN F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L S A L Y R E C S R CD AM LOOP ... OUT VIDEO S2 IN S2 IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOUCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO MONITOR TV S2 OUT FR FL...
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...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO .... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below ) VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L...
...IN S2 IN S2 OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz TO .... (For best reception, attach horizontally analog a window frame, etc.) (See below . PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below ) VSX-27TX R DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 PCM/ /DTS PCM/ /DTS IN OUT PREOUT S S L R EXTERNAL DECODER IN RF IN F L FM UNBAL 75Ω C F F R L S F W R FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR P L...
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...CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the active speakers so no sound will vary. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting ...only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. No sound will come from the wall outlet. Front ...OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS...
...CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the active speakers so no sound will vary. memo The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has two speaker systems, A & B. Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting ...only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. The VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX will work with at least three speakers. No sound will come from the wall outlet. Front ...OUT IN S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX AC OUTLETS...
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...connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers...and off by the receiver's POWER switch. If you want to use , for all the equipment. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround ...S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX...
...connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Connecting Your Equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-27TX/26TX/24TX has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers...and off by the receiver's POWER switch. If you want to use , for all the equipment. PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) Powered sub woofer Amplifier (for center channels) Amplifier (for surround ...S2 IN VCR2 OUT S2 OUT MD/ TAPE1 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN PHONO REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE SWITCHED UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX 100W(0.8A)MAX...
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To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
To open the front panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX) All the controls on the lower third of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 90 - = VSX-27TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
Displays & Controls Front Panel (VSX-24TX) 1 2 34 5 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿
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...& settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to turn on /off. Specific use of that operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the ...effect applied in that mode become stronger and more information see p.24-34). TV VOL +/- : Press to some sound sources. Use this remote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use these buttons is described in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of these to get the mode) and...
...& settings, and other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this button to select the channel you have programmed the remote control to turn on /off. Specific use of that operation mode. 4 TV CONTROL buttons The following buttons are used to control the ...effect applied in that mode become stronger and more information see p.24-34). TV VOL +/- : Press to some sound sources. Use this remote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use these buttons is described in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of these to get the mode) and...
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... automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn... off these buttons to put the receiver in two ways. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components...
... automatically selects the best possible signal (VSX-27TX only). DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on p. 24. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. If there are not PIONEER products. ~ RECEIVER button Press to turn... off these buttons to put the receiver in two ways. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components...
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... to hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won 't be entered in fact, see p.67-71). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for all . Setting Up for Surround... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on your TV. If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use...
... to hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won 't be entered in fact, see p.67-71). memo Only the VSX-27TX and 26TX models have a number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one type of video cord for all . Setting Up for Surround... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 1 Turn on your TV. If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD and the receiver, use...
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...Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you must...power systems in the diagram directly above labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your digital components you want. The sound set up modes explained here are ...
...Set Up SET UP EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the hand to the mode you must...power systems in the diagram directly above labeled 4), the receiver automatically moves the cursor to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Multi-Room [VSX-27TX/26TX only] (See p.67-71) You can notice this on your digital components you want. The sound set up modes explained here are ...
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... 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,2 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 2¥3 buttons.
... 0 ENTER DISC TV TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,2 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING with the 2¥3 buttons.
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... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 memo If you want stronger reproduction of your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did...
... TV CONTROL TV FUNC VOLUME EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER THX /dts ADVANCED SIGNAL SELECT STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,4 memo If you want stronger reproduction of your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did...