2Controls and Functions

Figure 2-1shows the locations of the DView controls and indicators.

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TV/AV

MENU

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VOL

CH

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DView at a Glance

Controls and Indicators

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Figure 2-1. DView Controls and Indicators

1.TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection)

To select a source, press the TV/AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the CH

or CH button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press TV/AV again.

When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identically to the ENTER button on the DView remote control unit (refer to DView Remote Control on page 9).

2.MENU Selection Button

Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.

3.Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +)

Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen, these

buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the DView remote control unit.

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