Pioneer VSX-21 manual Remote Controlling Other Components, DVD or LD player operations, Menu, +10

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Other Operations

Remote Controlling Other Components

DVD or LD player operations

memo Before performing these operations, press the DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the DVD/LD operation mode.

RECEIVERTV

1

MUTING

 

 

TV

 

2

 

FQ

FUNC

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

3

 

ENTER

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

 

 

4

 

 

FQ

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

VOL

 

 

CHANNEL

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

CD

 

 

VCR 1

TV CONTROL

TUNER

 

 

VCR 2

RECEIVER

MD/TAPE

 

 

DSP MODE

 

MIDNIGHT

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

5

CH.SELECT TEST TONE

ATT

SIG.SELECT

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

 

 

CN.LEVEL

EFFECT

8

 

9

0

+10

MEMU

 

 

 

CLASS

TV/VCR

 

 

FUNCTION

DIRECT FL DIMMER

 

 

MODE CHECK

 

COMMANDER

9

 

 

 

SET UP

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AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1

Press to switch the DVD or LD player on or off.

28

Press to pause playback. (With certain models, this button may freeze the frame.)

3 3

Press to start playback.

47

Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is stopped may open the disc tray.)

5Number buttons

Use to select chapters (tracks).

61˜¡

1: Hold down for fast reverse playback. ¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.

74˜¢

4: Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter (track). Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters (tracks).

¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following chapters (tracks).

8MENU

LD : Switches between sides A and B of the disc.

DVD : Switches the menu screen on and off.

9+10

Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers higher than 10.

To select chapter (track) 34, press :

+10 = +10 = +10 = 4

To select chapter (track) 20, press :

+10 = +10 = 0

memo

Press DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) two times in succession to make the buttons blink. While the buttons are blinking, you can operate the player by pressing the following buttons.

2 %, 3 ENTER, 6 @ # , 8 MENU key

9title key

Pressing the DVD/LD button again or not pressing any buttons for 30 seconds returns the remote control to its former condition.

*With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can be performed without pressing DVD/LD.

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Contents VSX-21 For Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationReceiver Installation When Making Cable ConnectionsOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsAntennas Using external antennasConnections Cassette deck placement Audio Components ConnectionsAudio cords MD recorder CD playerAudio/Video cords Video Components ConnectionsFront When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableDVD 5.1 Channel Connection Components equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacksPowered Sub Woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersAudio Connecting additional amplifiersFor front channel Speaker placement Setting Up for Surround Sound PreparationsSpeaker setting mode Press % or fi to set the front speakerPress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerSUB Woofer ON/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFLow cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Front speaker distance setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeDynamic range control setting mode Coaxial digital input settingOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingOptical digital input 3 setting Press % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CDMD, VCR PressTo cancel the preset mode Setting Up the Remote ControlRecalling preset codes Clearing the Remote Control Settings Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset modeNames of Parts and Basic Operations DisplayRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Sound Modes Surround modesSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 7 8 SIG.SELECTPress to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater mode CN.LEVELUsing Cinema Re-EQ DVD 5.1ch input playbackReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Press Digital NR on the front panel3 4 Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress Midnight Automatic and Manual Tuning MPX ModeAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Tuned StationsTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling the Memorized StationsOther Operations PlaybackAdjusting bass and treble tone control Adjusting the brightness of the displayPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecording from Audio Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceRecording from Video Components Insert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCRStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentRemote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operationsMenu +10TV operations TV FuncVOL + Channel +SAT Satellite Tuner operations Enter˜¢ Guide Disc MenuCD player operations Press to stop playbackMD recorder operations To start recordingButton ¡ Cassette deck operationsButton +10 Enter VCR operationsTV/VCR Press Mode Check to display the current operation mode Background Control of Other ComponentsSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsAdditional Information Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

VSX-21 specifications

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