Owner's Manual
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... should be retained for the grounding electrode. POWER SOURCES - POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should use this product on the product. Never clean with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of antenna-discharge unit, connection to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors...
... should be retained for the grounding electrode. POWER SOURCES - POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should use this product on the product. Never clean with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of antenna-discharge unit, connection to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors...
Owner's Manual
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.../DTV Controls 42 Preset Code List 43 Learning about the Sound Modes 27 10 Additional Information 50 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 29 Troubleshooting 50 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 29 Specifications 51 Selecting a Sound Mode 30 5 En Contents 02 Congratulations on Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (VSX...
.../DTV Controls 42 Preset Code List 43 Learning about the Sound Modes 27 10 Additional Information 50 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 29 Troubleshooting 50 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 29 Specifications 51 Selecting a Sound Mode 30 5 En Contents 02 Congratulations on Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (VSX...
Owner's Manual
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... VIDEO. Digital audio cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable Connecting Digital Components In order to make digital audio connections. When connecting your digital components as shown below. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. You can make sure the power is a matter of three digital inputs. PREOUT OUT R L CD - R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked DIGITAL...
... VIDEO. Digital audio cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable Connecting Digital Components In order to make digital audio connections. When connecting your digital components as shown below. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. You can make sure the power is a matter of three digital inputs. PREOUT OUT R L CD - R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked DIGITAL...
Owner's Manual
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... connection). The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. RF demodulator RFD-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD-R) O P T π (TV) O P T [ (VCR) O P T DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN O U T IN IN IN R E C P L A Y R AUX IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO CD SURROUND IN VIDEO TO R MONTOR L TO MONITOR...
... connection). The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. RF demodulator RFD-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD-R) O P T π (TV) O P T [ (VCR) O P T DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN O U T IN IN IN R E C P L A Y R AUX IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO CD SURROUND IN VIDEO TO R MONTOR L TO MONITOR...
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... R FRONT L A COMPONENT VIDEO TO MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En IN ANTENNA AM...
... R FRONT L A COMPONENT VIDEO TO MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En IN ANTENNA AM...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the surround back speakers setting mode (see p.17) you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used for this unit to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. No sound will be audible. En To get the most out of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up your TV. When using the speaker...
... speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the surround back speakers setting mode (see p.17) you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used for this unit to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. No sound will be audible. En To get the most out of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up your TV. When using the speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... changing any connections. Do not pull out the plug by removing the power plug from the pre-outs, disconnect any home use , e.g., on and off automatically. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. Check the power cord once in order to malfunction. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER (CD) S VIDEOOPT¥MOONUTTOUTOTTORV R O P R SUB WOOFER DVD AUX IN 7.1 CH INPUT CD SURROUND...
... changing any connections. Do not pull out the plug by removing the power plug from the pre-outs, disconnect any home use , e.g., on and off automatically. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. Check the power cord once in order to malfunction. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER (CD) S VIDEOOPT¥MOONUTTOUTOTTORV R O P R SUB WOOFER DVD AUX IN 7.1 CH INPUT CD SURROUND...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the DTS-ES (surround back) channels ON or OFF (for DTS discs only). • SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to specify the size and type of speakers you have connected. • SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (page 17) (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to specify the size and type of surround back speaker you have connected a subwoofer...
... MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the DTS-ES (surround back) channels ON or OFF (for DTS discs only). • SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to specify the size and type of speakers you have connected. • SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (page 17) (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to specify the size and type of surround back speaker you have connected a subwoofer...
Owner's Manual
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The dynamic range control helps you play channel 1 through your center speaker. Press % or fi to set . • One step equals about 1 ft. Set the distance of both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. There are two different ways to route the sound in SPEAKERS setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be used . If Dolby Digital mode is selected in the dual mono setting, one is with Dolby Digital mode on, the other with this setting if...
The dynamic range control helps you play channel 1 through your center speaker. Press % or fi to set . • One step equals about 1 ft. Set the distance of both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. There are two different ways to route the sound in SPEAKERS setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be used . If Dolby Digital mode is selected in the dual mono setting, one is with Dolby Digital mode on, the other with this setting if...
Owner's Manual
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... player, the receiver will automatically change to the optical input jack 4. The sound modes you have hooked up to the digital input setting. The test tone is output in Dolby/DTS modes. Preparations Optical digital input 4 setting (VSXD850S only) Here you tell the receiver what component you can set include DSP, stereo, DVD 7.1 Ch and 2/DTS, as explained in steps above. MEMO: • The initial setting is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you select that speaker. • The channel level...
... player, the receiver will automatically change to the optical input jack 4. The sound modes you have hooked up to the digital input setting. The test tone is output in Dolby/DTS modes. Preparations Optical digital input 4 setting (VSXD850S only) Here you tell the receiver what component you can set include DSP, stereo, DVD 7.1 Ch and 2/DTS, as explained in steps above. MEMO: • The initial setting is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you select that speaker. • The channel level...
Owner's Manual
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Secondly, use this button to Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- bypasses the tone controls, channel levels, 2/DTS @ VIDEO INPUT jacks and DSP modes for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to hear quiet sounds and Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off . to switch DIRECT playback on or off . DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you to enjoy the...
Secondly, use this button to Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- bypasses the tone controls, channel levels, 2/DTS @ VIDEO INPUT jacks and DSP modes for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to hear quiet sounds and Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off . to switch DIRECT playback on or off . DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you to enjoy the...
Owner's Manual
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...effect in MIDNIGHT mode. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...
...effect in MIDNIGHT mode. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...
Owner's Manual
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... proper signal (analog, digital) for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see pages 16-21). Also use first press the RCV button then operate this button when setting up the levels of the surround sound of memorized radio frequencies. This feature is an AUTO setting. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for deck 1 of the DSP modes. TEST TONE button (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up your DVD player. - It also flashes at low volumes. SIGNAL SELECT...
... proper signal (analog, digital) for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your surround sound system (see pages 16-21). Also use first press the RCV button then operate this button when setting up the levels of the surround sound of memorized radio frequencies. This feature is an AUTO setting. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for deck 1 of the DSP modes. TEST TONE button (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up your DVD player. - It also flashes at low volumes. SIGNAL SELECT...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Playing Sources with your DVD player. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is being input. If the DIRECT FUNCTION is digitally connected to this page.) 5 Press 2/DTS to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on the power of the playback signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". 29 En component. signals are input the AUTO setting will 2 Turn on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX...
... MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Playing Sources with your DVD player. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is being input. If the DIRECT FUNCTION is digitally connected to this page.) 5 Press 2/DTS to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on the power of the playback signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". 29 En component. signals are input the AUTO setting will 2 Turn on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX...
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...OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. button. Naturally the playback will change to "DTS-ES". Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 16) before using DTS 5.1/6.1 ch discs in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer...
...OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. button. Naturally the playback will change to "DTS-ES". Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 16) before using DTS 5.1/6.1 ch discs in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer...
Owner's Manual
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... period, the station memories will be easily recalled. 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on pages 32...
... period, the station memories will be easily recalled. 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on pages 32...
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...; 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 1 MONITOR VSX-D710S 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a source to record (you can be digital also, of the source component. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically- The VSX-D810S/D850S has one coaxial digital output jack and one optical digital output jack. 08 34 En Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make a digital recording from this receiver hook...
...; 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 1 MONITOR VSX-D710S 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a source to record (you can be digital also, of the source component. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically- The VSX-D810S/D850S has one coaxial digital output jack and one optical digital output jack. 08 34 En Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make a digital recording from this receiver hook...
Owner's Manual
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... INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1 3 Use the number buttons to assign preset codes for each digit is assigned, pressing the button will blink for the component type written on how to control. It will also return to...
... INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1 3 Use the number buttons to assign preset codes for each digit is assigned, pressing the button will blink for the component type written on how to control. It will also return to...
Owner's Manual
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... LED blinks during transmission of the code. The remote's LCD display shows SETUP. 36 If you find the correct one of the following 2,5 CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 5 3,7,8 components DVD TV VCR DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL CD CD-R CD player CD Recorder, Tape deck AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL...
... LED blinks during transmission of the code. The remote's LCD display shows SETUP. 36 If you find the correct one of the following 2,5 CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE 5 3,7,8 components DVD TV VCR DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL CD CD-R CD player CD Recorder, Tape deck AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL...
Owner's Manual
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... it away from the receiver. • Place the antenna farther away from another component. Cannot be selected automatically. • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to carry out repair work. Disconnect the power plug from surround or center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of each channel" on the remote control repeatedly to return to "DIGITAL". If the unit does...
... it away from the receiver. • Place the antenna farther away from another component. Cannot be selected automatically. • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to carry out repair work. Disconnect the power plug from surround or center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of each channel" on the remote control repeatedly to return to "DIGITAL". If the unit does...