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.... center; Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the amplifier match those on p.19 in order to hook up the Remote Control & Unit 1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL. 2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the receiver to put the receiver in...
.... center; Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the amplifier match those on p.19 in order to hook up the Remote Control & Unit 1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL. 2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the receiver to put the receiver in...
Owner's Manual
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...after three minutes. 3 Digital in Select should see the following display on p. Use the 2 or 3 buttons to SETUP. IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD ...[Digital-In Select] [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass Peak Level] [D-Range Control] [Multi Channel In] [Multi-Room] 4 REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - You should be entered in this screen at any settings the...
...after three minutes. 3 Digital in Select should see the following display on p. Use the 2 or 3 buttons to SETUP. IV (only the VSX-37TX has an AC-3 RF terminal). Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD ...[Digital-In Select] [Speaker Setting] [Channel Delay] [Channel Level] [Crossover Network] [Bass Peak Level] [D-Range Control] [Multi Channel In] [Multi-Room] 4 REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU + MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - You should be entered in this screen at any settings the...
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...MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through the "speaker setup" instructions on pages 28-40 to assign any other adjustments will improve ... DSP buttons. MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF 1 2 DVD/LD CD TV/SAT VCR1 MULTI CONTROL MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 TVCONT 2 Set the remote control slide switch to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have to set up any more information see pages 41...
...MUTE FUNCTION DIGITAL NR ENTER - SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT THX DSP /DTS ADVANCED STEREO/ DIRECT STANDARD 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 For Better Surround Sound 1 Go through the "speaker setup" instructions on pages 28-40 to assign any other adjustments will improve ... DSP buttons. MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF 1 2 DVD/LD CD TV/SAT VCR1 MULTI CONTROL MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR2 TVCONT 2 Set the remote control slide switch to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have to set up any more information see pages 41...
Owner's Manual
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...uses. Its buttons can be used for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. Decoding of energy when the receiver is able to decode all ... the soundtrack in the studio. Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of Dolby Labs. Remote Control with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt (100 watt for the same button in standby mode...
...uses. Its buttons can be used for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-37TX/36TX receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. Decoding of energy when the receiver is able to decode all ... the soundtrack in the studio. Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of Dolby Labs. Remote Control with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. It incorporates 5 independent 120 watt (100 watt for the same button in standby mode...
Owner's Manual
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... 18 Speakers 19 Placing Your Speakers 20 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 21 Plugging In 21 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 25 Remote Control 26 Initial Set Up 28 On Screen Display 28 Setting Up for Surround Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting...Components 70 Recording from Video Components 70 Multi Operations 71 System Off 73 Setting Up the Direct Function 74 Remote Back Light 75 Resetting the Remote Control 75 Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78...
... 18 Speakers 19 Placing Your Speakers 20 Connecting Additional Amplifiers 21 Plugging In 21 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 25 Remote Control 26 Initial Set Up 28 On Screen Display 28 Setting Up for Surround Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting...Components 70 Recording from Video Components 70 Multi Operations 71 System Off 73 Setting Up the Direct Function 74 Remote Back Light 75 Resetting the Remote Control 75 Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78...
Owner's Manual
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...main sections which will tell you can use of Other Components" (p.58) is divided into the remote control as described in this unit's remote control for the VSX-37TX/36TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. The following precautions. • Never use alkaline batteries. FM ...wire Antenna AM loop Antenna How to Use This Manual "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote Control Unit • Operating ...
...main sections which will tell you can use of Other Components" (p.58) is divided into the remote control as described in this unit's remote control for the VSX-37TX/36TX Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. The following precautions. • Never use alkaline batteries. FM ...wire Antenna AM loop Antenna How to Use This Manual "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote Control Unit • Operating ...
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... prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in which uses infrared rays. PREPARATION Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-37TX/36TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger...
... prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in which uses infrared rays. PREPARATION Operating range of remote control unit The area in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to operate the VSX-37TX/36TX is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with your finger...
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...than a turntable. These are all analog connections and your cassette deck which is placed, noise may occur during playback of stereo plugs (two plugs). VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Connect red plugs to R (right) L and white plugs ... MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT ANALOG OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) L L R R Recorder 1 (MD/Tape) ANALOG OUTPUT (PLAY) ...
...than a turntable. These are all analog connections and your cassette deck which is placed, noise may occur during playback of stereo plugs (two plugs). VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- Connect red plugs to R (right) L and white plugs ... MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT ANALOG OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) L L R R Recorder 1 (MD/Tape) ANALOG OUTPUT (PLAY) ...
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...this to insert completely. The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this receiver. The VSX-37TX/36TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for VSX-36TX DVD Player hook up your digital equipment in order to do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection ...SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (for a total of analog jacks (see p.14) DIGITAL ...
...this to insert completely. The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this receiver. The VSX-37TX/36TX has two coaxial and three optical inputs for VSX-36TX DVD Player hook up your digital equipment in order to do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection ...SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DVD player (for a total of analog jacks (see p.14) DIGITAL ...
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... R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make both. When playing LD ... Select on the left for details. If your components in sync with the VSX-37TX/36TX default setting. See the explanation on p.31 in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the remote control buttons and the like. RF demodulator RFD-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF...
... R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & R SURROUND L (Single) BACK VSX-36TX model : VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L R memo Be sure to make both. When playing LD ... Select on the left for details. If your components in sync with the VSX-37TX/36TX default setting. See the explanation on p.31 in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the remote control buttons and the like. RF demodulator RFD-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF...
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... PCM-only output) If you hook up your DVD/LD player using component video connections be sure to select component video output on the VSX37TX/36TX but remember, the video component you are accessed via the front panel input selector as well. memo If your video components have a digital audio...R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See you DVD manual for your video hook...
... PCM-only output) If you hook up your DVD/LD player using component video connections be sure to select component video output on the VSX37TX/36TX but remember, the video component you are accessed via the front panel input selector as well. memo If your video components have a digital audio...R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Connecting VCRs or DVRs VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- See you DVD manual for your video hook...
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... the audio signal, order to the jacks as shown below ). Use either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in the diagram. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- It's also a good idea to hook up your audio with same type...& SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL DIGITAL R TV/Satellite ...
... the audio signal, order to the jacks as shown below ). Use either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in the diagram. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURR- It's also a good idea to hook up your audio with same type...& SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL DIGITAL R TV/Satellite ...
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...SOURCE R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Components equipped with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the ... channel external decoder hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your source material (DVD, etc) decoded externally. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5...
...SOURCE R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT Components equipped with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the ... channel external decoder hook one up as shown below , but remember, the video component you are watching and your source material (DVD, etc) decoded externally. VSX-37TX 2 RF IN IN 1 (AC-3) IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 SURROUND PRE OUT R OUT 1 OUT 2 FM UNBAL 75‰ FRONT R PCM/ 2/ IN 5...
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... MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert. 3/8 in most...
... MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO OUT IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT 7 AM loop antenna 1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands together and insert. 3/8 in most...
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...MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.... vary. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to speaker manual for the VSX-36TX see the following page. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to these two speakers. These speakers add...
...MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L PHONO IN L OUT REMOTE IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE CONTROL R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VSX-37TX SWITCHED TOTAL 100W(0.8A)MAX UNSWITCHED 100W(0.8A)MAX AC120V 60Hz SURROUND B FRONT AC OUTLETS Additional Amplifier (See p.... vary. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to speaker manual for the VSX-36TX see the following page. Simply connect the speakers you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to these two speakers. These speakers add...
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...monitors or TV sets to this unit's AC OUTLETS. After connecting all your components, plug the receiver's power cord into the L (SINGLE) terminal only. VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER PR MULTI CH IN SURROUND R... AM LOOP ANTENNA MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN OUT PHONO IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG ...
...monitors or TV sets to this unit's AC OUTLETS. After connecting all your components, plug the receiver's power cord into the L (SINGLE) terminal only. VSX-37TX COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y PB PR MONITOR Y OUT PB SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER PR MULTI CH IN SURROUND R... AM LOOP ANTENNA MULTIROOM & SOURCE OUT R L AUDIO CENTER SUB WOOFER R PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R REC MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT IN OUT PHONO IN REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE MULTI CH IN SURROUND R BACK L R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG ...
Owner's Manual
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... RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. You can decode other types of signal being input into the VSX-37TX/36TX. 4 TONE control buttons TONE button This button has two functions. To select an analog signal. To select a optical or coaxial...the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). Firstly, it switches between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. PREPARATION Displays & Controls 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-36TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿...
... RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. You can decode other types of signal being input into the VSX-37TX/36TX. 4 TONE control buttons TONE button This button has two functions. To select an analog signal. To select a optical or coaxial...the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). Firstly, it switches between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. PREPARATION Displays & Controls 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-36TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m¿...
Owner's Manual
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.... 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is set to indicate the input signal you selected. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is played. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time... signals are active in danger of the current radio station. 11 2/dts mode indicators 2 DIGITAL : When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.
.... 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is set to indicate the input signal you selected. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is played. AC-3 RF(VSX-37TX only): Lights when AC-3 RF signals are selected. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time... signals are active in danger of the current radio station. 11 2/dts mode indicators 2 DIGITAL : When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.
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... is put the remote into the SYSTEM OFF settings will turn off components in that operation mode. 5 Number buttons These buttons can be turned off all PIONEER 5 components. RECEIVER button Press to put in two ways. Press to turn power of different functions depending on or to... adjust the TV volume. Use to STANDBY (off . REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU ...
... is put the remote into the SYSTEM OFF settings will turn off components in that operation mode. 5 Number buttons These buttons can be turned off all PIONEER 5 components. RECEIVER button Press to put in two ways. Press to turn power of different functions depending on or to... adjust the TV volume. Use to STANDBY (off . REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL MENU ...
Owner's Manual
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...or decrease the amount of effect is the default. FUNCTION button Press to select one of effect applied in the selected sound mode. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). For more information see "Setting up the speaker and sound ... p.41-45) Press these buttons is selected) Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components" starting on p.58, "Multi Operation" starting on p.29. REMOTE SETUP button (when SETUP mode is described in a different sound mode...
...or decrease the amount of effect is the default. FUNCTION button Press to select one of effect applied in the selected sound mode. AC-3 RF (VSX-37TX only) - 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). For more information see "Setting up the speaker and sound ... p.41-45) Press these buttons is selected) Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components" starting on p.58, "Multi Operation" starting on p.29. REMOTE SETUP button (when SETUP mode is described in a different sound mode...