Operating Instructions
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... buttons (see page 38): Press to control the volume level of each channel or add or subtract the amount of each channel. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR.... when setting up your surround system CH.LEVEL +/- DRAMA button-Press for TV SURR. The DIMMER button allows you to sound the TEST TONE when setting the volume level of effect in MIDNIGHT mode. 2/MULTI channel listening mode button (see page 32)- buttonPress for STANDARD...
... buttons (see page 38): Press to control the volume level of each channel or add or subtract the amount of each channel. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR.... when setting up your surround system CH.LEVEL +/- DRAMA button-Press for TV SURR. The DIMMER button allows you to sound the TEST TONE when setting the volume level of effect in MIDNIGHT mode. 2/MULTI channel listening mode button (see page 32)- buttonPress for STANDARD...
Operating Instructions
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... for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your TV's internal tuner the TV shouldn't be set to this receiver. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0... made) should allow you have to get enjoyable home theater. 3 6 INPUT buttons MASTER VOLUME L DTS AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR. The following pages will tell you about refinements you can use the Analog input select the Analog input mode (...
... for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your TV's internal tuner the TV shouldn't be set to this receiver. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0... made) should allow you have to get enjoyable home theater. 3 6 INPUT buttons MASTER VOLUME L DTS AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR. The following pages will tell you about refinements you can use the Analog input select the Analog input mode (...
Operating Instructions
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....com manuals search engine SR SL SR 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. To do both, however. Follow the instructions below . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 3 4 STANDBY indicator STANDBY FRONT INPUT INPUT SIGNAL DIGITAL MULTI ch 2PROLOGIC 2DIGITAL OFF ON PHONES...
....com manuals search engine SR SL SR 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. To do both, however. Follow the instructions below . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 3 4 STANDBY indicator STANDBY FRONT INPUT INPUT SIGNAL DIGITAL MULTI ch 2PROLOGIC 2DIGITAL OFF ON PHONES...
Operating Instructions
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... select the setting you want to set other surround setting modes. 6 Press ENTER to exit the setting mode. 1 Press RECEIVER to set . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
... select the setting you want to set other surround setting modes. 6 Press ENTER to exit the setting mode. 1 Press RECEIVER to set . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
Operating Instructions
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...never actually get a volume level that speaker. 3 Press + or - Front L (FL) Center (C) Front R (FR) Subwoofer Surround L Surround R (SW) (SL) (SR) The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker settings. 29 En Downloaded from each speaker when seated in the speaker setting mode (see page 16) then no... (full volume). 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the powered subwoofer. • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and CH LEVEL +/− button. • The default setting is output in the speaker setting mode (see page...
...never actually get a volume level that speaker. 3 Press + or - Front L (FL) Center (C) Front R (FR) Subwoofer Surround L Surround R (SW) (SL) (SR) The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker settings. 29 En Downloaded from each speaker when seated in the speaker setting mode (see page 16) then no... (full volume). 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the powered subwoofer. • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and CH LEVEL +/− button. • The default setting is output in the speaker setting mode (see page...
Operating Instructions
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... don't want , as explained on the source). Selecting a Listening Mode Choose one that suits the soundtrack you can only use this feature. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
... don't want , as explained on the source). Selecting a Listening Mode Choose one that suits the soundtrack you can only use this feature. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
Operating Instructions
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... MIDNIGHT listening mode to enjoy the effects of sources (two-channel/stereo sources, Dolby Surround sources, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sources). LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR.... No tone effects added QUIET This mode reduces the bass and treble in conjunction with the listening modes explained on or off. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D QUIET S.BASS 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 2 1 Press RECEIVER. MEMO: ...
... MIDNIGHT listening mode to enjoy the effects of sources (two-channel/stereo sources, Dolby Surround sources, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sources). LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR.... No tone effects added QUIET This mode reduces the bass and treble in conjunction with the listening modes explained on or off. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D QUIET S.BASS 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 2 1 Press RECEIVER. MEMO: ...
Operating Instructions
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... Stations" on page 34 for more on how to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
... Stations" on page 34 for more on how to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
Operating Instructions
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SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER ... DISPLAY MUTING RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER ...
SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER ... DISPLAY MUTING RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE CH. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER ...
Operating Instructions
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LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 D.ACCESS ¢ 2 4 3,5,6,8 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to three more than the frequency ... control. 2 Press CLASS to do this button cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 3 Use the ST + or ST - When you choose. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 D.ACCESS ¢ 2 4 3,5,6,8 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to three more than the frequency ... control. 2 Press CLASS to do this button cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 3 Use the ST + or ST - When you choose. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
Operating Instructions
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... you want to search for about 5 seconds and then the display will show FINISH briefly. To listen to select the FM band. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
... you want to search for about 5 seconds and then the display will show FINISH briefly. To listen to select the FM band. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD...
Operating Instructions
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... modes. 38 En Downloaded from the speakers when headphones are off . No sound will be audible until the MUTING button is in . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
... modes. 38 En Downloaded from the speakers when headphones are off . No sound will be audible until the MUTING button is in . LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
Operating Instructions
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..., you 'll only need to input the preset code for each brand maker into the receiver and the remote control operation mode. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL ... controlling the TV. After these to cover most brand makers. INPUT/Control Mode Select buttons Dedicated TV CONTROL Buttons Buttons for Pioneer equipment but only change what the remote control itself is operating. The default settings to control other components, even components not...
..., you 'll only need to input the preset code for each brand maker into the receiver and the remote control operation mode. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1 ¡4 DIMMER FLAT QUIET D.ACCESS ¢ S.BASS 1 2 VIRTUAL 5-D 3 4 GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL ... controlling the TV. After these to cover most brand makers. INPUT/Control Mode Select buttons Dedicated TV CONTROL Buttons Buttons for Pioneer equipment but only change what the remote control itself is operating. The default settings to control other components, even components not...
Operating Instructions
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... to operate your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote. 42 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
... to operate your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote. 42 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT...
Operating Instructions
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...VCR while you continue to direct off , you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver, as described in a different function. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA... Select button Preset Code DVD 000 TV/SAT 600 VCR 456 FRONT 400 TV 600 Component (Manufacturer) DVD (PIONEER) TV (PIONEER) DVD Recorder (PIONEER) VCR (PIONEER) TV (PIONEER) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To set a INPUT/Control Mode Select button to watch a ...
...VCR while you continue to direct off , you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver, as described in a different function. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX D.ACCESS DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS 1 2 3 4 VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA... Select button Preset Code DVD 000 TV/SAT 600 VCR 456 FRONT 400 TV 600 Component (Manufacturer) DVD (PIONEER) TV (PIONEER) DVD Recorder (PIONEER) VCR (PIONEER) TV (PIONEER) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To set a INPUT/Control Mode Select button to watch a ...
Operating Instructions
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... Takes you to switch the TV input. E/BLUE B/RED C/GREEN Select channnel higher than 10. Press to immediately enter a new channel. Adjust the TV volume. TEST TONE 4 ¢ 1 ¡ +10 Button Number Buttons MIDNIGHT 2 3 5∞ & ENTER A Use to move back a page in the menu. MENU Takes you to hook up your...
... Takes you to switch the TV input. E/BLUE B/RED C/GREEN Select channnel higher than 10. Press to immediately enter a new channel. Adjust the TV volume. TEST TONE 4 ¢ 1 ¡ +10 Button Number Buttons MIDNIGHT 2 3 5∞ & ENTER A Use to move back a page in the menu. MENU Takes you to hook up your...
Service Manual
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Type Model VSX-C300 Power Requirement Remarks KUXJI/CA AC120V CONTENTS 1. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. GENERAL INFORMATION 51 7.1 DIAGNOSIS 51 7.1.1 Test Mode 51 7.1.2 Protection of the Amplifier Line 52 7.1.3 Operation of the Fan-Control Line 53 7.1.4 ...UP AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 ORDER NO. RRV2524 THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S). ADJUSTMENT 50 7. PANEL FACILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS ....... 64 PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SAFETY ...
Type Model VSX-C300 Power Requirement Remarks KUXJI/CA AC120V CONTENTS 1. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. GENERAL INFORMATION 51 7.1 DIAGNOSIS 51 7.1.1 Test Mode 51 7.1.2 Protection of the Amplifier Line 52 7.1.3 Operation of the Fan-Control Line 53 7.1.4 ...UP AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 ORDER NO. RRV2524 THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S) AND TYPE(S). ADJUSTMENT 50 7. PANEL FACILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS ....... 64 PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SAFETY ...
Service Manual
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... time to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by using replacement components rated for the continued protection of , PIONEER Service Manual may void the warranty. VSX-C300 1. Qualified technicians have the necessary test equipment and tools, and have special safety related characteristics. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE Many electrical and mechanical parts in solder and...
... time to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by using replacement components rated for the continued protection of , PIONEER Service Manual may void the warranty. VSX-C300 1. Qualified technicians have the necessary test equipment and tools, and have special safety related characteristics. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE Many electrical and mechanical parts in solder and...
Service Manual
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...thermistor is turned on the FL display. FAN ON/OFF switch " 4 " key The fan is displayed on or off . 5. GENERAL INFORMATION 7.1 DIAGNOSIS 7.1.1 Test Mode • How to the factory- DOLBY Pro Logic mode " 3 " key • Distance setting for the front and center speakers: 10 feet •... " key For the models HL, SB and SP only, when the $A55F+$A505 code is received, this mode is set to the normal display. VSX-C300 7. and LED: Every other letter of the alphabets is 0 dB. When the remote-control code is received for all functions. • Speaker setting:...
...thermistor is turned on the FL display. FAN ON/OFF switch " 4 " key The fan is displayed on or off . 5. GENERAL INFORMATION 7.1 DIAGNOSIS 7.1.1 Test Mode • How to the factory- DOLBY Pro Logic mode " 3 " key • Distance setting for the front and center speakers: 10 feet •... " key For the models HL, SB and SP only, when the $A55F+$A505 code is received, this mode is set to the normal display. VSX-C300 7. and LED: Every other letter of the alphabets is 0 dB. When the remote-control code is received for all functions. • Speaker setting:...
Service Manual
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... Mode Select buttons Use to adjust the volume on the button. DIMMER button : Press to sound the TEST TONE when setting the volume level of each channel. ~ TEST TONE button : Use to change the display brightness. BASS button - SOURCE BAND CLASS EDIT DISPLAY S ... sound. 65 LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS @ # $ 1 2 3 4 % VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. ^ 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER & STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT 2ch MULTI 2/MULTI * AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-C300 1 RECEIVER (Power) button: ...
... Mode Select buttons Use to adjust the volume on the button. DIMMER button : Press to sound the TEST TONE when setting the volume level of each channel. ~ TEST TONE button : Use to change the display brightness. BASS button - SOURCE BAND CLASS EDIT DISPLAY S ... sound. 65 LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE DIMMER FLAT QUIET S.BASS @ # $ 1 2 3 4 % VIRTUAL 5-D GAME TV SURR. ^ 5 6 7 8 PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION SURR. 9 0 +10 ENTER & STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT 2ch MULTI 2/MULTI * AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-C300 1 RECEIVER (Power) button: ...