09Controlling the rest of your system

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 47 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component

The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.

Button(s)

Function

Components

TV

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

 

Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

INPUT

Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)

TV

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

TV CH +/–

Selects channels.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

SOURCE

Press to switch the component assigned to the TV CTRL

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

 

button on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

Press to get information on DTV programs.

DTV

 

 

 

Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

AUDIO

Use to switch DTV audio tracks.

DTV

 

 

 

DTV MENU

Press to display the DTV menu.

DTV

 

 

 

GUIDE

Use as the GUIDE button for navigating.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

RETURN

Use to select closed captioning with DTV.

DTV

 

 

 

Number

Use to select a specific TV channel.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

Buttons

 

DTV

 

 

 

+10 button

Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels.

DTV

 

 

 

ENTER/

Use to enter a channel.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

DISC

 

DTV

 

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-917V manual Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs

VSX-917V specifications

The Pioneer VSX-917V is a sophisticated receiver that stands out in the crowded landscape of home audio systems. Launched as part of the Pioneer VSX series, the VSX-917V embodies a blend of practicality and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for both movie lovers and music enthusiasts.

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