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OPERATION
SET
UP
PREPARATION
Table of Contents
Before You Start
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
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How to Use This Manual
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Preparing the Remote Control
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Installing the Receiver
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Opening the Front Panel
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Connecting Your Equipment
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Audio Components
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Video Components
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Digital Connections
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External Decoder Input
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Antennas
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Speakers
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Connecting Additional Amplifiers
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Power Connections (AC OUTLETS)
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Displays & Controls
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Display
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Front Panel (VSX-27TX/26TX)
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Front Panel (VSX-24TX)
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Remote Control
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Surround Sound Set Up
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On Screen Display
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Setting Up for Surround Sound
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Basic Playback
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Playing Source with Stereo Sound
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Sound Modes
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Selecting a Sound Mode
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Playing Source with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
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Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
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Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)
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Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode
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External Decoder Input Playback
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96kHz 24Bit Performance
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Listening in LOUDNESS Mode
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Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)
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Direct Playback
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Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
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Using the Tuner
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Automatic and Manual Tuning
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Direct Access Tuning
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Memorizing Frequently Used Stations
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Recalling Memorized Stations
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Remote Control of Other Components
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Setting Up the Remote to Control Other Components
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Recalling Preset Codes
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Learning Mode : Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls ... 50
Using Remote Control with Other Components
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Using Other Functions
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Recording from Audio Components
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Recording from Digital Audio Components
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Recording from Video Components
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Multi Operations
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Resetting the Remote Control
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Multi-Room
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving
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Dolby Digital
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DTS
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THX
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Preset Code List
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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