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...DTS and Dolby Surround performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you...of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in simulated Dolby Digital. With EXPANDED THEATER, you to transform your home. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of operations ...
...DTS and Dolby Surround performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you...of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in simulated Dolby Digital. With EXPANDED THEATER, you to transform your home. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of operations ...
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... Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning...
... Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning...
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...Supplied Accessories Please check that display is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When... MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT...
...Supplied Accessories Please check that display is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When... MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT...
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... of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P × 2) CAUTION! CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT The remote control...
... of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P × 2) CAUTION! CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT The remote control...
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... / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT...
... / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT...
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...3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in ... is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - This switches the remote to output the test tone. The channel level range is output in the following order. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT...
...3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in ... is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - This switches the remote to output the test tone. The channel level range is output in the following order. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT...
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... DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to the built-in the "Preset Code List... setup code. Check the preset code list and try again. Preparations Set up Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to the previous operation mode. If your other components. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite...
... DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to the built-in the "Preset Code List... setup code. Check the preset code list and try again. Preparations Set up Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to the previous operation mode. If your other components. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite...
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... preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD...
... preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD...
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...preset. • If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 25 The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more than one setup code, press @ or # to select ...another code in the manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be set ...
...preset. • If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 25 The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more than one setup code, press @ or # to select ...another code in the manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be set ...
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... ENTER 8 D.ACCESS 3 FQ BAND 1 CLASS ¡ The LED flashes rapidly. ( ) To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode. This operation can learn new commands from other...
... ENTER 8 D.ACCESS 3 FQ BAND 1 CLASS ¡ The LED flashes rapidly. ( ) To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode. This operation can learn new commands from other...
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...; CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all the settings will blink. REMOTE SET UP 27 The LED will blink twice. 3 2 Press any MULTI CONTROL button. The LED will blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to the button to be cleared...
...; CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all the settings will blink. REMOTE SET UP 27 The LED will blink twice. 3 2 Press any MULTI CONTROL button. The LED will blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to the button to be cleared...
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...is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player. MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set a multi-function button to ON. Thus you 8 want to set to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV... UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time. memo TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can 't use the DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS...
...is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player. MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set a multi-function button to ON. Thus you 8 want to set to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV... UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time. memo TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can 't use the DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS...
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Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 39) Use to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 40) Use when listening to ...;m-Û.?/∫ Digital Signal Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ...
Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 39) Use to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 40) Use when listening to ...;m-Û.?/∫ Digital Signal Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ...
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... (see pages 23, 43) Use the number buttons to p.31 =). EFFECT +/- If you try to put the receiver/remote control in CD, DVD mode etc. To use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used...current mode (for the source your are inputting. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL TV TV VOL TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ ST ST ENTER...
... (see pages 23, 43) Use the number buttons to p.31 =). EFFECT +/- If you try to put the receiver/remote control in CD, DVD mode etc. To use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used...current mode (for the source your are inputting. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL TV TV VOL TVFUNC MASTERVOLUME MENU CHANNEL FQ ST ST ENTER...
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... you cycle through the different functions of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the TV. Also use the CLASS feature to the receiver. This feature is weak...up your TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. ( ¡ button (CLASS) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. LOUDNESS button Use to switch between the three banks ...
... you cycle through the different functions of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the TV. Also use the CLASS feature to the receiver. This feature is weak...up your TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. ( ¡ button (CLASS) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. LOUDNESS button Use to switch between the three banks ...
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... the surround sound of the DSP modes. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 ...3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in CD, DVD mode etc. If you try to put receiver in ...
... the surround sound of the DSP modes. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 ...3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in CD, DVD mode etc. If you try to put receiver in ...
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... button Use select the TV function. TV CHANNEL +/- CLASS button (see pages 42, 43) Use to the receiver. If the signal is sent from the remote control to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see page 42) Use... operate this is useful for the source your are inputting. SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components connected to switch between the three banks (classes) of station memories. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR...
... button Use select the TV function. TV CHANNEL +/- CLASS button (see pages 42, 43) Use to the receiver. If the signal is sent from the remote control to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see page 42) Use... operate this is useful for the source your are inputting. SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components connected to switch between the three banks (classes) of station memories. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR...
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...on the DVD remote to go back to the DVD mode control. 5.1CH To exit this step when using the sound modes. On the main unit simply press the DVD button. input playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to select the sound mode. DVD MULTI CONTROL RCV SOURCE ... sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is particularly important when using the main unit simply press other function button (DVD/LD, etc.). Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE (OFF) + THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + 1 2 MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
...on the DVD remote to go back to the DVD mode control. 5.1CH To exit this step when using the sound modes. On the main unit simply press the DVD button. input playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to select the sound mode. DVD MULTI CONTROL RCV SOURCE ... sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is particularly important when using the main unit simply press other function button (DVD/LD, etc.). Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE (OFF) + THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + 1 2 MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
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...go back to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. DVD 5.1 ch. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be ... SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode and LOUDNESS cannot be set . On the main unit simply press the DVD 5.1CH button. input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R memo ...
...go back to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. DVD 5.1 ch. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be ... SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode and LOUDNESS cannot be set . On the main unit simply press the DVD 5.1CH button. input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R memo ...
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This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) (You can skip this button to cycle through the various modes. Also, the effect level can be changed. 4 3 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 MIDNIGHT 4 SIGNAL SELECT 7 +10 2 3...other than STANDARD, DSP is performed automatically corresponding to page 36 for more details about each Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 2 on the remote control or 2/ DTS on the front panel. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off by pressing the EFFECT +/- When Dolby/DTS mode ...
This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) (You can skip this button to cycle through the various modes. Also, the effect level can be changed. 4 3 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 MIDNIGHT 4 SIGNAL SELECT 7 +10 2 3...other than STANDARD, DSP is performed automatically corresponding to page 36 for more details about each Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 2 on the remote control or 2/ DTS on the front panel. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off by pressing the EFFECT +/- When Dolby/DTS mode ...