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...Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using ... Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC ...player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other... digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 14 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Selecting the front audio inputs...
...Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using ... Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC ...player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other... digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 14 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Selecting the front audio inputs...
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...function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52 Preset Code List 54 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 55 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 55 iPod playback 56 Using XM Radio 57 Connecting your ...channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 66 12 Additional information Troubleshooting...
...function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52 Preset Code List 54 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 55 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 55 iPod playback 56 Using XM Radio 57 Connecting your ...channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 66 12 Additional information Troubleshooting...
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... shown below for optimal surround sound. Make sure you want to make changes for more on this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 Connect your DVD player and... Connecting the speakers on this.2 Note 1 You may need to this . In most cases, you need to set the video input on the receiver, followed by your TV to do this receiver. Also see Listening in surround sound on page 30 if you won't have to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) on page...
... shown below for optimal surround sound. Make sure you want to make changes for more on this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 Connect your DVD player and... Connecting the speakers on this.2 Note 1 You may need to this . In most cases, you need to set the video input on the receiver, followed by your TV to do this receiver. Also see Listening in surround sound on page 30 if you won't have to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) on page...
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... AUDIO 1 Switch on your TV. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. 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...tones to your TV. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. 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) ...
... AUDIO 1 Switch on your TV. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. 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...tones to your TV. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. 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) ...
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... OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S C R DVD VSX-918V 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see...
... OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S C R DVD VSX-918V 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see...
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...TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks VSX-918V 1 2 The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. In this case, you can connect it to a digital input on this receiver. However, to receive...connect it to the coaxial input on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples ...
...TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks VSX-918V 1 2 The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. In this case, you can connect it to a digital input on this receiver. However, to receive...connect it to the coaxial input on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples ...
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... VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S 3 2 1 R IN L REC AUDIO IN R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. must connect digital components to ...or optical digital connection when connected to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. The example shows an analog connection to a set -top box, etc. You'll need to make this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. 03 Connecting up Connecting other audio components...
... VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S 3 2 1 R IN L REC AUDIO IN R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. must connect digital components to ...or optical digital connection when connected to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. The example shows an analog connection to a set -top box, etc. You'll need to make this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. 03 Connecting up Connecting other audio components...
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...you can connect this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the component to a digital input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...(DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN CD-R / TAPE / MD AM LOOP DVD / BD FRONT DVD / BD IN DVD5.1 CH INPUT TV TV / SAT / SAT IN DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR CONTROL OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT...
...you can connect this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the component to a digital input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...(DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN CD-R / TAPE / MD AM LOOP DVD / BD FRONT DVD / BD IN DVD5.1 CH INPUT TV TV / SAT / SAT IN DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR CONTROL OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT...
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... / VCR OUT OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S VSX-818V 2 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the component video inputs on this receiver to the input source you have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
... / VCR OUT OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S VSX-818V 2 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the component video inputs on this receiver to the input source you have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
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... not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this receiver). On the rear panel, you want to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. HDMI was developed to the corresponding input source. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface... on the cable connector body should be heard from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be displayed. After connecting, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Connecting up to multi-channel surround-sound audio. ...
... not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this receiver). On the rear panel, you want to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. HDMI was developed to the corresponding input source. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface... on the cable connector body should be heard from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be displayed. After connecting, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Connecting up to multi-channel surround-sound audio. ...
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... removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This receiver iPod FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this type of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 ... Total electrical power consumption of equipment should be connected to the AC outlet. Press VIDEO/PORTABLE and select VIDEO input. Press VIDEO/PORTABLE and select PORTABLE input. Hook them up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel...
... removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This receiver iPod FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this type of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 ... Total electrical power consumption of equipment should be connected to the AC outlet. Press VIDEO/PORTABLE and select VIDEO input. Press VIDEO/PORTABLE and select PORTABLE input. Hook them up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel...
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... recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En Be sure to stereo playback in the ...receiver will vary. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all connections before connecting this setup. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV... AM LOOP DVD / BD FRONT DVD / BD IN DVD5.1 CH INPUT TV TV / SAT / SAT IN DVR / VCR DVR / VCR IN CONTROL OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E...
... recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En Be sure to stereo playback in the ...receiver will vary. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all connections before connecting this setup. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV... AM LOOP DVD / BD FRONT DVD / BD IN DVD5.1 CH INPUT TV TV / SAT / SAT IN DVR / VCR DVR / VCR IN CONTROL OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E...
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...241;ol Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX PHASE... SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT 14 15 16 17 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page ...
...241;ol Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX PHASE... SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT 14 15 16 17 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page ...
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... LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- ACOUSTIC EQ Press to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE...
... LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- ACOUSTIC EQ Press to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE...
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... page 51 for more on /off the power of the TV. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to the TV CTRL button (see page 52 for more on the remote. Thus... ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SLEEP Press to prevent distortion. SIGNAL SEL Use to select the TV input signal. iPod CTRL Switches between stereo and mono reception of ...
... page 51 for more on /off the power of the TV. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to the TV CTRL button (see page 52 for more on the remote. Thus... ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SLEEP Press to prevent distortion. SIGNAL SEL Use to select the TV input signal. iPod CTRL Switches between stereo and mono reception of ...
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STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DVD TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE PHONES SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT • Press VSB MODE (front panel) to select between: • ALL CH - All speakers ... to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. Press repeatedly to select a virtual surround back channel option. ALIGN - No special weighting is set in Speaker Setting on the input signal and the Listening Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may sound better in accordance with the front speaker settings. • CUSTOM 1/2 - STANDARD ADV SURR...
STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR DVD TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE PHONES SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT • Press VSB MODE (front panel) to select between: • ALL CH - All speakers ... to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. Press repeatedly to select a virtual surround back channel option. ALIGN - No special weighting is set in Speaker Setting on the input signal and the Listening Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may sound better in accordance with the front speaker settings. • CUSTOM 1/2 - STANDARD ADV SURR...
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RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS BASSb Depending on what you are listening to, you can be selected. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to...that if a setting doesn't appear in bold. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. 05 Listening to your system Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound settings you may not be ...
RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS BASSb Depending on what you are listening to, you can be selected. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to...that if a setting doesn't appear in bold. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. 05 Listening to your system Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound settings you may not be ...
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...through your TV, not from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. VSX-918V model only: When the HDMI is automatically selected from the multichannel inputs, you want to playback. Choosing the input signal ... 36 En See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. • ANALOG - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Note 1 • This receiver can also select the source by pressing VIDEO...
...through your TV, not from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. VSX-918V model only: When the HDMI is automatically selected from the multichannel inputs, you want to playback. Choosing the input signal ... 36 En See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. • ANALOG - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Note 1 • This receiver can also select the source by pressing VIDEO...
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...Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your TV. You only need to adjust. Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on...(see Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - 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 GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH...
...Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your TV. You only need to adjust. Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on...(see Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - 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 GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH...
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...system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for ... 0 Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV RETURN Use to the TV CTRL Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV button on a DTV menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV INPUT SELECT Switches the TV input. (Not possible with DTV. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV +10 button Use to choose the YELLOW commands ...
...system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for ... 0 Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV RETURN Use to the TV CTRL Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV button on a DTV menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV INPUT SELECT Switches the TV input. (Not possible with DTV. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV +10 button Use to choose the YELLOW commands ...