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... of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Remote Control of a concert hall in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies. Playback of DVD...RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is on page 58. 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. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to perform a ...
... of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Remote Control of a concert hall in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies. Playback of DVD...RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is on page 58. 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. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to perform a ...
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... 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 ... 48 DTV Controls ...49 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls 50 Additional Information 51 Troubleshooting ...51 Preset Code List (VSX-D509S 53 Preset Code List (VSX-D409 57 Specifications ...58 5 Operation
... 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 ... 48 DTV Controls ...49 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls 50 Additional Information 51 Troubleshooting ...51 Preset Code List (VSX-D509S 53 Preset Code List (VSX-D409 57 Specifications ...58 5 Operation
Owner's Manual
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...it. This will point you how to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. If the cables are used throughout this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions and advice...take full advantage of the great surround sound features of the receiver and its remote control unit. The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-D409: AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2) VSX-D509S: AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
...it. This will point you how to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. If the cables are used throughout this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions and advice...take full advantage of the great surround sound features of the receiver and its remote control unit. The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-D409: AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2) VSX-D509S: AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
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... precautions: ¶ Never use new and old batteries together. ¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. This type of batteries...
... precautions: ¶ Never use new and old batteries together. ¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. This type of batteries...
Owner's Manual
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... current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to turn the power on or off. VSX-D509S 2 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 ... 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...
... current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to turn the power on or off. VSX-D509S 2 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 ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...; The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is ± 10 dB. 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 7 EFFECT 8 ...162; 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press RCV. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so ...
...; The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is ± 10 dB. 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 7 EFFECT 8 ...162; 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press RCV. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so ...
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...; AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to recall preset codes for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to the built-in tuner, input the preset code 0080. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD...type written on how to confirm a valid code has been input. memo • The RCV (Receiver) button cannot be able to teach the remote control individual commands. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on pages 53 to 56 for the components and manufacturers available. • ...
...; AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to recall preset codes for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to the built-in tuner, input the preset code 0080. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD...type written on how to confirm a valid code has been input. memo • The RCV (Receiver) button cannot be able to teach the remote control individual commands. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on pages 53 to 56 for the components and manufacturers available. • ...
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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-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV or Cable TV...
...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-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV or Cable TV...
Owner's Manual
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...seconds. 25 If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to select another code in the manufacturer code list...steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. When you have entered the proper code. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to exit the preset mode. If ...
...seconds. 25 If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to select another code in the manufacturer code list...steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. When you have entered the proper code. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to exit the preset mode. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... toward each other, about 1-2 inches apart, and press the button on the other remote controls cannot be learned, but in the preset codes. 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. 3 Press the button to be programmed (for...
... toward each other, about 1-2 inches apart, and press the button on the other remote controls cannot be learned, but in the preset codes. 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. 3 Press the button to be programmed (for...
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...10 DISC 0 ENTER 7TV CONTROL 4 2 TV DSP TEST TONE ¢ VSX-D509S 2 Clears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press SETUP and hold REMOTE SETUP and 0 at the top of the remote control will blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to.... 3 Press 9, 7, then 6. 1 4 Press the button to be cleared. 5 Press the button to be canceled. REMOTE SET UP 27 Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT...
...10 DISC 0 ENTER 7TV CONTROL 4 2 TV DSP TEST TONE ¢ VSX-D509S 2 Clears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press SETUP and hold REMOTE SETUP and 0 at the top of the remote control will blink twice. 3 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to.... 3 Press 9, 7, then 6. 1 4 Press the button to be cleared. 5 Press the button to be canceled. REMOTE SET UP 27 Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT...
Owner's Manual
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...button you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your VCR while you have this feature and thus can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the... DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 memo TV CONT doesn't have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the ...
...button you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in your VCR while you have this feature and thus can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the... DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 memo TV CONT doesn't have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the ...
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...). 6 Press 3. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of four digits, for . 3 3 3 Press 9, 9 then 0. The LED will now make the remote function as a VCR controller. Checking Preset Codes (VSX-D509S) 4 7 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 ...Multi Control to a different component. DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for Pioneer equipment). Each preset code consists of the preset code ("1" in the example above example, press TV.
...). 6 Press 3. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of four digits, for . 3 3 3 Press 9, 9 then 0. The LED will now make the remote function as a VCR controller. Checking Preset Codes (VSX-D509S) 4 7 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 ...Multi Control to a different component. DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for Pioneer equipment). Each preset code consists of the preset code ("1" in the example above example, press TV.
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...@ DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on /off. * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 31) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. 30 0 2 /DTS button (see...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 the receiver into mono reception mode. TUNING SELECT ...
...@ DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on /off. * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 31) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. 30 0 2 /DTS button (see...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 the receiver into mono reception mode. TUNING SELECT ...
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...) the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to put receiver in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes. 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...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 $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System ...
...) the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to put receiver in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes. 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...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 $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System ...
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... CHANNEL SELECT Use to put receiver in one of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to select the playback or recording source. It also flashes at low volumes. @ FUNCTION button Use to the receiver. Also use first ...button Use to adjust the volume on /off setting. ™ SETUP button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. 8 1 button (BAND) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. To use first press the RECEIVER...
... CHANNEL SELECT Use to put receiver in one of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to select the playback or recording source. It also flashes at low volumes. @ FUNCTION button Use to the receiver. Also use first ...button Use to adjust the volume on /off setting. ™ SETUP button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. 8 1 button (BAND) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. To use first press the RECEIVER...
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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... SOURCE CLASS 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 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT... function is on pages 46-50. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 40) Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. To use one of the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER 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... SOURCE CLASS 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 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT... function is on pages 46-50. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 40) Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. To use one of the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER button...
Owner's Manual
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...ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. Displays & Controls ATT Use to attenunate (lower) the level of memorized radio frequencies. If the signal is sent from the remote control to the top or most fundamental menu. # CHANNEL +/- These buttons are inputting. buttons Use to adjust the volume on /off setting. =...first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL LEVEL +/- (see page 22-note) Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 42) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. To use first press the RECEIVER button then ...
...ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. Displays & Controls ATT Use to attenunate (lower) the level of memorized radio frequencies. If the signal is sent from the remote control to the top or most fundamental menu. # CHANNEL +/- These buttons are inputting. buttons Use to adjust the volume on /off setting. =...first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL LEVEL +/- (see page 22-note) Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 42) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. To use first press the RECEIVER button then ...
Owner's Manual
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... a DTS signal is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is input. Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function (for components not assigned to one...
... a DTS signal is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is input. Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function (for components not assigned to one...
Owner's Manual
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...input jacks. If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 11) and set the remote to select the sound mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input"... CONTROL VOL FQ ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 8...
...input jacks. If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 11) and set the remote to select the sound mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input"... CONTROL VOL FQ ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 8...