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...Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 15 Setting Up for Surround Sound 15 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Display ...21 Remote Control 22 Front Panel 23 Sound Modes 25 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 26 Playback ...27 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound...Frequencies (Tone Control 31 Tuner Operations 32 Automatic and Manual Tuning 32 Direct Tuning 33 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 34 Recalling the Memorized Stations 35 Other Operations 36 Recording from Audio Components 36 Recording from Video Components 37 Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components 38...
...Connection 12 Speakers 13 Preparations 15 Setting Up for Surround Sound 15 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Display ...21 Remote Control 22 Front Panel 23 Sound Modes 25 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 26 Playback ...27 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound...Frequencies (Tone Control 31 Tuner Operations 32 Automatic and Manual Tuning 32 Direct Tuning 33 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 34 Recalling the Memorized Stations 35 Other Operations 36 Recording from Audio Components 36 Recording from Video Components 37 Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components 38...
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... batteries may have received all batteries with the same shape may result in the operating range of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you to the receiver's AC OUTLET ... do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of the remote control, replace all of this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Total power consumption of the batteries properly ...
... batteries may have received all batteries with the same shape may result in the operating range of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you to the receiver's AC OUTLET ... do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of the remote control, replace all of this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Total power consumption of the batteries properly ...
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... (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The remote control unit will operate the receiver for up to a distance of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on ...your cassette and/ or video decks. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of operation does not require control cords. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. This type of another remote control which uses infrared rays. It will...
... (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The remote control unit will operate the receiver for up to a distance of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on ...your cassette and/ or video decks. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of operation does not require control cords. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. This type of another remote control which uses infrared rays. It will...
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... (page 18) Use to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to your initial adjustments in the order described below. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to the coaxial digital input. Optical digital input 2 setting (page 19) Use to specify the input...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. For best results, ...
... (page 18) Use to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to your initial adjustments in the order described below. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to the coaxial digital input. Optical digital input 2 setting (page 19) Use to specify the input...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. For best results, ...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set to the other speakers or sub woofer. ∗ • Select "C " if you have connected. Center speaker (initial setting ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set to the other speakers or sub woofer. ∗ • Select "C " if you have connected. Center speaker (initial setting ...
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... on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same ...the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is output in the main listening position. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC 3 3,5 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. The channel level ranges ± 10 dB. FREQ. The ...
... on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same ...the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is output in the main listening position. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC 3 3,5 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. The channel level ranges ± 10 dB. FREQ. The ...
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...level settings for the current component (refer to "Front Panel", !, SIGNAL SELECT on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is used to reduce the level of the input signal. (available in ANALOG mode only) 5 Overload indicator When ...parts of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. When this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when ...
...level settings for the current component (refer to "Front Panel", !, SIGNAL SELECT on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is used to reduce the level of the input signal. (available in ANALOG mode only) 5 Overload indicator When ...parts of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. When this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when ...
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...ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to put in the display. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press to... select the receiver for remote control operation. 3 FUNCTION button Press repeatedly to select a source. 4 Press repeatedly to select the (Dolby...
...ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to put in the display. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press to... select the receiver for remote control operation. 3 FUNCTION button Press repeatedly to select a source. 4 Press repeatedly to select the (Dolby...
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Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE ...Pro Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to "Display", =, Speaker indicators on or off . Only A speakers are available...
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE ...Pro Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to "Display", =, Speaker indicators on or off . Only A speakers are available...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the receiver. The source you want to playback is displayed in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the receiver. The source you want to playback is displayed in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to ...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =...
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... panel to switch to the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Press TUNER to set the remote to monaural (MONO) reception. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE ...manual (step) tuning functions. DIRECT 3 The station you want appears in the station. TUNER MPX CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 MPX MODE SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SURROUND ATT. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down TV VOL.FREQ.(+/- ) and release ...
... panel to switch to the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Press TUNER to set the remote to monaural (MONO) reception. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE ...manual (step) tuning functions. DIRECT 3 The station you want appears in the station. TUNER MPX CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 MPX MODE SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SURROUND ATT. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down TV VOL.FREQ.(+/- ) and release ...
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...FM or AM). 4 Each press switches the band: FM j AM 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL 3 Press DIRECT ACCESS to a specific frequency using the remote control. Example: To tune station 106.00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = ` = ` SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To cancel before inputting the ...steps show you want. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to is received automatically. ...
...FM or AM). 4 Each press switches the band: FM j AM 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL 3 Press DIRECT ACCESS to a specific frequency using the remote control. Example: To tune station 106.00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = ` = ` SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To cancel before inputting the ...steps show you want. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to is received automatically. ...
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... CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. repeatedly. Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. OPERATION 3 ... front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to is received automatically. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want .
... CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. repeatedly. Each press switches the display: = CLASS A = CLASS B = CLASS C Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. OPERATION 3 ... front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to is received automatically. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want .
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Other Operations Recording from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE...), and surround effects have no conversion of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 1 Select the component you how to...
Other Operations Recording from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE...), and surround effects have no conversion of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 1 Select the component you how to...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on page ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on page ...
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...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button...to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
...8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button...to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is ... TV FUNC. OPERATION 39 FREQ. Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to the beginning of the current chapter (track).
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is ... TV FUNC. OPERATION 39 FREQ. Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to the beginning of the current chapter (track).
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...possible with all models). (This operation is possible regardless of the current remote operation mode.) 3 CHANNEL (+/-) Use to select a TV channel. 4 TV VOL. (+/-) Use to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL...TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV ...
...possible with all models). (This operation is possible regardless of the current remote operation mode.) 3 CHANNEL (+/-) Use to select a TV channel. 4 TV VOL. (+/-) Use to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL...TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV ...