Pioneer VSX-21 manual TV operations, TV Func, Vol +, Channel +

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Other Operations

TV operations

memo Before performing these operations, press TV CONTROL or TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) to switch the remote to the TV operation mode.

 

RECEIVER

 

 

TV

 

1

 

 

 

 

Press to switch the TV on or off.

 

 

 

 

 

5

1

MUTING

 

 

TV

6

2 5

2

 

FQ

FUNC

 

Raises the volume of the TV.

 

 

 

+

 

 

3 ∞

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

 

 

Lowers the volume of the TV.

3

 

 

FQ

 

 

4 Number buttons

 

VOL

 

 

VOL

7

 

CHANNEL

 

8

Use to select a specific TV channel.

 

 

 

 

 

5 TV

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

 

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

CD

 

Press to switch the TV on or off. (This operation is

 

VCR 1

TV CONTROL

TUNER

 

 

 

possible regardless of the current remote operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 2

RECEIVER

MD/TAPE

 

mode, however, it can only be used with the

 

DSP MODE

 

MIDNIGHT

 

 

 

 

component assigned to TV CONTROL.)

 

1

2

3

4

 

4

CH.SELECT TEST TONE

ATT

SIG.SELECT

 

6 TV FUNC

5

6

7

8

 

 

CN.LEVEL

EFFECT

 

Press to switch the TV’s input (not possible with all

 

9

0

+10

MEMU

 

 

 

 

CLASS

TV/VCR

 

models). (This operation is possible regardless of the

 

FUNCTION

DIRECT FL DIMMER

 

current remote operation mode.)

 

 

 

COMMANDER

 

 

MODE CHECK

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

7 VOL (+/–)

Î

Use to adjust the volume of the TV.

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

 

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

8 CHANNEL (+/–)

 

 

Use to select a TV channel.

SET UP

OPERATION

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Contents VSX-21 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationWhen Making Cable Connections Receiver InstallationOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsUsing external antennas ConnectionsAntennas Audio Components Connections Cassette deck placementAudio cords MD recorder CD playerVideo Components Connections FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks DVD 5.1 Channel ConnectionSpeakers Powered Sub WooferSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersConnecting additional amplifiers For front channelAudio Speaker placement Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundPress % or fi to set the front speaker Speaker setting modePress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerCrossover frequency setting mode SUB Woofer ON/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFFront speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingPress % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CD Optical digital input 3 settingMD, VCR PressSetting Up the Remote Control Recalling preset codesTo cancel the preset mode Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset mode Clearing the Remote Control SettingsDisplay Names of Parts and Basic OperationsRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Surround modes Sound Modes7 8 SIG.SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation CN.LEVEL Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater modeDVD 5.1ch input playback Using Cinema Re-EQPress Digital NR on the front panel Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionListening in Midnight Listening Mode Press Midnight3 4 Midnight MPX Mode Automatic and Manual TuningAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panelTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPlayback Other OperationsAdjusting the brightness of the display Adjusting bass and treble tone controlPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Audio ComponentsSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceInsert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR Recording from Video ComponentsStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsMenu +10TV Func TV operationsVOL + Channel +Enter SAT Satellite Tuner operations˜¢ Guide Disc MenuPress to stop playback CD player operationsTo start recording MD recorder operationsCassette deck operations ButtonButton ¡ VCR operations TV/VCR+10 Enter Background Control of Other Components Press Mode Check to display the current operation modeSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsDolby Digital Additional InformationLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesEIA 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

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