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...EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI...instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 Operating...the System Setup menu 37 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 39 Acoustic Calibration EQ 40 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting... a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
...EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI...instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 Operating...the System Setup menu 37 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 39 Acoustic Calibration EQ 40 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting... a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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...other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on this . 4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to your system. In this...Sound With the following quick setup guide, you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En See Connecting the speakers on this . Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in Listening to set to STANDARD (see Listening in no time at all connections before connecting to create a surround...
...other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on this . 4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to your system. In this...Sound With the following quick setup guide, you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En See Connecting the speakers on this . Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in Listening to set to STANDARD (see Listening in no time at all connections before connecting to create a surround...
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... time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try... of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST...
... time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try... of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST...
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...the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. A progress report is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the speakers ... selected, then press ENTER. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen should be changed. 9 En A progress report is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 30 seconds and the ENTER button is not ...
...the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. A progress report is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the speakers ... selected, then press ENTER. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen should be changed. 9 En A progress report is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 30 seconds and the ENTER button is not ...
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... necessary, assign the component video inputs to check whether they are the same. 16 En DVD • Component 2 - See the manuals that the connected component is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs...you connect any source component to the component video inputs on this receiver to the receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 3 (VSX-818V model only) HDMI IN R IN AUX L CD ANTENNA FM ...
... necessary, assign the component video inputs to check whether they are the same. 16 En DVD • Component 2 - See the manuals that the connected component is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs...you connect any source component to the component video inputs on this receiver to the receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 3 (VSX-818V model only) HDMI IN R IN AUX L CD ANTENNA FM ...
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... For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press SIGNAL ...a LD or CD player compatible with multichannel analog outputs to this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the ANALOG...AV options on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER...
... For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press SIGNAL ...a LD or CD player compatible with multichannel analog outputs to this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the ANALOG...AV options on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER...
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...Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Make customized settings to reflect how you are connected to the receiver...page 8). • Manual MCACC - RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST...
...Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Make customized settings to reflect how you are connected to the receiver...page 8). • Manual MCACC - RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST...
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...Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel 2 Select each speaker in turn and adjust the levels (+/- 10dB) as necessary. 1 Select 'Manual MCACC' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. See Using the System Setup menu on page 39). If you're doing this . Fine Channel Level • Default ... in the System Setup are specifically for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. • If you might want to -13dB automatically). 2.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check...
...Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel 2 Select each speaker in turn and adjust the levels (+/- 10dB) as necessary. 1 Select 'Manual MCACC' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. See Using the System Setup menu on page 39). If you're doing this . Fine Channel Level • Default ... in the System Setup are specifically for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. • If you might want to -13dB automatically). 2.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check...
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... arriving simultaneously at the same time. You return to adjust the delay of you 're finished, press RETURN. The volume increases to the reference level. 2.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return 2 Adjust... and separation with your arms outstretched pointing at each channel in terms of delay to some speakers so that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on which speaker you select. • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it to measure the ...
... arriving simultaneously at the same time. You return to adjust the delay of you 're finished, press RETURN. The volume increases to the reference level. 2.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return 2 Adjust... and separation with your arms outstretched pointing at each channel in terms of delay to some speakers so that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on which speaker you select. • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it to measure the ...
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... [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] 2c.EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8) to one channel. • FRONT ALIGN - You return to ... following settings: • ALL CH ADJUST - Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of your tastes. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 06 The System Setup menu • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to ...
... [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] 2c.EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8) to one channel. • FRONT ALIGN - You return to ... following settings: • ALL CH ADJUST - Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of your tastes. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 06 The System Setup menu • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to ...
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... independently so no special weighting is too drastic and might distort. If this ). 1 Select 'EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust' or 'EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. • ALL CH ADJUST - Tip • Changing the frequency curve of one of the test tone will give you a reference... Type: "ALL CH ADJUST" [ Left ] 40Hz : +1.0dB 125Hz : [ 0.0dB] 250Hz : [ 4kHz : [ 0.0dB] 0.0dB] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB] TRIM : [ 0.0dB] :Finish Use / to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 41 En It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in the display if the frequency adjustment...
... independently so no special weighting is too drastic and might distort. If this ). 1 Select 'EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust' or 'EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. • ALL CH ADJUST - Tip • Changing the frequency curve of one of the test tone will give you a reference... Type: "ALL CH ADJUST" [ Left ] 40Hz : +1.0dB 125Hz : [ 0.0dB] 250Hz : [ 4kHz : [ 0.0dB] 0.0dB] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB] TRIM : [ 0.0dB] :Finish Use / to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 41 En It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in the display if the frequency adjustment...
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... make detailed settings to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers you want to -13dB automatically). 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. If you 're finished, press RETURN. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make all of these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker...
... make detailed settings to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers you want to -13dB automatically). 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. If you 're finished, press RETURN. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make all of these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker...
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...'re finished, press RETURN. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1 Select 'Speaker Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] SUB W. : YES :Return :Finish... of speakers that you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the Manual SP Setup menu.
...'re finished, press RETURN. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1 Select 'Speaker Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] SUB W. : YES :Return :Finish... of speakers that you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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... to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. If you 're finished, press RETURN. Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3b.Crossover Network Frequency 80Hz :Return :Finish 2 Choose the ...the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.1 5 When you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone moves from the...
... to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. If you 're finished, press RETURN. Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3b.Crossover Network Frequency 80Hz :Return :Finish 2 Choose the ...the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.1 5 When you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone moves from the...
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You can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3d.Speaker Distance L 10.0ft C [ 10.0ft ] R [ 10.0ft ] RS [ 10.0ft ]... You return to specify the distance of your system, you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 feet increments. 3 When you need to the Manual SP Setup menu. 45 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System...
You can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 3.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 3d.Speaker Distance L 10.0ft C [ 10.0ft ] R [ 10.0ft ] RS [ 10.0ft ]... You return to specify the distance of your system, you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 feet increments. 3 When you need to the Manual SP Setup menu. 45 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System...
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...button at a time, press TUNE / . STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- There are tuned to a station you can simply ...select the band. 2 Tune to enter the frequency of the station you 'll already know the frequency of the radio station. The receiver will start over. 46 En Manual tuning To change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for about a second. Tuning directly to a station...
...button at a time, press TUNE / . STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- There are tuned to a station you can simply ...select the band. 2 Tune to enter the frequency of the station you 'll already know the frequency of the radio station. The receiver will start over. 46 En Manual tuning To change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for about a second. Tuning directly to a station...
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... . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- See Listening to station presets below for easy recall...on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press ST / to select the station preset you want to be reprogrammed....
... . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- See Listening to station presets below for easy recall...on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press ST / to select the station preset you want to be reprogrammed....
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into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). If you want to record ...composite video jacks with a recorder hooked up on connections). For example, you want to record. Most video recorders set the recording levels. Note 1 • The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on video connections). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Keep in ...
into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). If you want to record ...composite video jacks with a recorder hooked up on connections). For example, you want to record. Most video recorders set the recording levels. Note 1 • The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on video connections). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Keep in ...
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...at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you may need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to ...The SID may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near the end of this manual. When you are three places to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and ...IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER R VSX-918V SIRIUS ★ Antenna SIRIUS ★ SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter 1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to...
...at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you may need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to ...The SID may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near the end of this manual. When you are three places to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and ...IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER R VSX-918V SIRIUS ★ Antenna SIRIUS ★ SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter 1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to...
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.... System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) 2 Select 'Input Assign...' from the Input Assign menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 4a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial Optical-1 Optical-2 DVD [ CD ] [ TV ] :Return :Finish 2 Select the number of the receiver...
.... System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) 2 Select 'Input Assign...' from the Input Assign menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 4a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial Optical-1 Optical-2 DVD [ CD ] [ TV ] :Return :Finish 2 Select the number of the receiver...