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Limiting playback by children
Limiting playback by childrenLimiting playback by children Limiting playback by childrenEnglish
To temporarily release the Parental 
lock
When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be
played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play it,
the Parental Lock on-screen display appears on the TV, and the
unit will ask you whether you want the parental lock to be tempo-
rarily released or not.
1Use the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors to move the pointer to
select YES or NO, then press ENTER.
If you select YES, the pointer moves to the PASSWORD
field. When selecting NO, remove the disc.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the number
buttons (0 to 9).
If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY…” ap-
pears on the TV, and you cannot go to next step.
• The Parental lock is released, and the center unit starts
playback.
Note:
• When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in
step 2 above, the pointer moves to “NO” automatically and
the 
5/° cursors do not work. Press EXIT to exit Parental
Lock on-screen and remove the disc.
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English
nnAmplifier settings
Perform amplifier settings (balance, tone, speaker size and delay
time, crossover frequency, LFE (Low Frequency Effect) level and
dynamic range) for the powered sub-woofer unit to obtain opti-
mum listening performance.
Note:
• Before starting settings, be sure that each speaker is prop-
erly installed and your listening position is fixed, since
some setting items should be changed according to your
listening position with respect to the installed speakers.
Basic operation for setting amplifier
The basic operation for setting each item is as follows:
oWhile stopped or during playback
From the remote control only:
1Press SETTING.
The system enters power amplifier setting mode and the setting
item you have lastly selected appears on the display window.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors to select the desired
item.
Each time you press the button, the setting item shown on the
display window changes as follows:
j
jj j L/R BALANCE j
jj j BASS j
jj j TREBLE j
jj j FRONT
SPK j
jj j CENTER SPK j
jj j REAR SPK j
jj j CENTER
DELAY j
jj j REAR DELAY j
jj j CROSSOVER j
jj j LFE
ATT. j
jj j D.RANGE COMP. j
jj j
L/R BALANCE
Balance between the right and left front speakers
BASS
Bass (low frequency sound) for the front speakers
TREBLE
Treble (high frequency sound) for the front speakers
FRONT SPK*
Setting the size of the front speakers
CENTER SPK*
Setting the size of the center speaker
REAR SPK*
Setting the size of the rear speakers
CENTER DELAY
Setting the delay time for the center speaker
REAR DELAY
Setting the delay time for the rear speakersCROSSOVER*
When using a small speaker with weak bass as a front, center
or rear speaker, you can redirect bass audio to the sub-woofer.
LFE ATT. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) attenuator
When bass sound is distorted while playing back the program
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS surround, you can lower the
sound level using LFE attenuator.
D.RANGE COMP.
You can compress the dynamic range. This may be used when
you play back surround effects at night. This function work
only for the program recorded in Dolby Digital.
* When you use the supplied speakers with this sys-
tem, you do not need to change the initial settings for
these items.
3Press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to select the desired
option.
When you select one of options, it is set for the item.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Setting balance
Adjust the balance between the front L/R speakers.
1Press SETTING.
The system enters power amplifier setting mode and the set-
ting item you have lastly selected appears on the display win-
dow.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until “L/R BALANCE”
appears on the display window.
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
adjust the balance.
Each time you press the button, the balance level changes as
follows:
R-21 to R-1 j
jj j CNTR j
jj j L-1 to L-21
•
Holding down the button continuously changes the level.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
TV/VIDEOMUTING
CHANNEL TV VOL VOLUME
VCR
TV
SLEEP
TV RETURN FM MODE
100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTERTHEATER
     POSITIONDSP
MODE
REAR-L
PLAY
MODE
SETTING
1
2
3
• R-21 to R-1:The output from the right speaker decreas-
es. (R-21: R channel signal is muted.)
• CNTR:The outputs from both speakers are the
same.
• L-1 to L-21:The output from the left speaker decreases.
(L-21: L channel signal is muted.)
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Amplifier settingsAmplifier settings Amplifier settingsEnglish
Setting tone
Adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the front speakers.
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until “BASS” or “TRE-
BLE” appears on the display.
• After a while, the current setting value appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
adjust the bass or treble.
Each time you press the button, the setting value changes 2
steps at a time between –10 and +10. (0: flat level)
Holding down the button continuously changes the value.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Setting speaker size
Select the speaker size according to the speakers you are using.
• When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the
speaker size as follows:
FRONT SPK:  SMALL
CENTER SPK: SMALL
REAR SPK:  SMALL
CAUTION:
When using this system’s front, center, or rear speak-
ers, select “SMALL” for each.
Selecting “LARGE” may result in speaker damage.
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until the following
item appears on the display window.
• FRONT SPK
For setting the left and right front speaker size
• CENTER SPK
For setting the center speaker size
• REAR SPK
For setting the left and right rear speaker size
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
select the speaker size.
Select “LARGE” when the cone speaker imbedded in the
speaker being used has a diameter of 12 cm or more.
Select “SMALL” when the diameter is less than 12 cm.
Select “NONE” when the speaker is not connected, or is not
in use.
• When the speakers supplied with this system are used,
select “SMALL” for each speaker.
• FRONT SPK
Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.
SMALL* j
jj j LARGE• CENTER SPK
Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.
When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:
SMALL* j
jj j NONE
When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”:
j
jj j LARGE j
jj j SMALL* j
jj j NONE j
jj j
• REAR SPK
Pressing the button toggles between the following settings.
When the FRONT SPK is selected “SMALL”:
SMALL* j
jj j NONE
When the FRONT SPK is selected “LARGE”:
j
jj j LARGE j
jj j SMALL* j
jj j NONE j
jj j
* Select when the supplied speakers with this system
are used.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Adjusting delay time
The delay time for the center speaker and rear speakers is calculat-
ed by comparing the distance between the rear/center speakers and
the listening point with the distance between the front speakers and
the listening point.
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until the following
item appears on the display window.
• CENTER DELAY
For setting the delay time for the center speaker
• REAR DELAY
For setting the delay time for the rear speakers
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
select the delay time.
• CENTER DELAY
Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms
and 5 ms.
When the distance between the listening point and the cen-
ter speaker is close to the distance to the front speakers, set
the delay time to 0 ms. Increase the delay time when the dis-
tance to the center speaker is shorter.
• A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a
30 cm change in distance.
• REAR DELAY
Pressing the button changes the delay time between 0 ms
and 15 ms.
When the distance between the listening point and the rear
speakers is close to the distance to the front speakers, set the
delay time to 0ms. Increase the delay time when the dis-
tance to the rear speakers is shorter.
• A 1ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to a
30 cm change in distance.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Notes:
• When the center speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used),
you cannot adjust CENTER DELAY.
• When the rear speaker size is set to “NONE” (not used),
you cannot adjust REAR DELAY.
or
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Amplifier settingsAmplifier settings Amplifier settings
EnglishAdjusting crossover
When using a small speaker with weak bass as a front, center, or rear
speaker, you can redirect bass audio to the sub-woofer. Select a cross-
over frequency to match the size of the small speaker being used.
• When you use the supplied speakers with this system, set the
crossover frequency as follows:
CROSSOVER: 200Hz
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until “CROSSOVER”
appears on the display window.
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
select the crossover frequency.
Pressing the button changes the crossover frequency as follows:
j
jj j 200Hz j
jj j 120Hz j
jj j 100Hz j
jj j
* Select when the supplied speakers with this system
are used.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Note:
• When “LARGE” is set for the front, center and rear speak-
ers, you cannot adjust CROSSOVER.
Adjusting LFE attenuator
When bass sound is distorted while playing back the program re-
corded in Dolby Digital or DTS surround, you can lower the sound
level through the LFE attenuator.
• Normally, LFE ATT should be set to “OFF”.
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until “LFE ATT.”
appears on the display window.
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
select “ON” or “OFF”.
Pressing the button toggles between “ON” and “OFF”.
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Adjusting dynamic range
You can compress the dynamic range. This may be used when you
play back surround effects at night. This function work only for the
program recorded in Dolby Digital.
• The initial setting of D. RANGE COMP is “MID”.
1Press SETTING.
2Press the 5
55 5/°
°° ° cursors until “D. RANGE
COMP” appears on the display window.
• After a while, the current setting appears.
3Within 5 seconds, press the 2
22 2/3
33 3 cursors to
select the setting.
Pressing the button changes the dynamic range compression
as follows:
j
jj j MAX j
jj j MID j
jj j OFF j
jj j
To exit power amplifier setting mode
Press SETTING again.
Note:
• To enjoy original sound, you should set to “MID” or “OFF”.
Crossover frequency Speaker diameter
100Hz approx. 10 cm (4”)
120Hz approx. 8 cm (3-3/16”)
200Hz* approx. 4 cm (1-5/8”)
ON:Select when bass sound is distorted.
OFF:Select to turn off LFE ATT. effect.
MAX: The dynamic range is fully compressed.
MID: The dynamic range is compressed a little. (Initial set-
ting)
OFF:The dynamic range is not compressed.
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EnglishnnSound settings
You can adjust the sub-woofer output level, output level of each
speaker using a test tone, and DSP effect, to obtain preferable
sound for you.
Note that you need to adjust them at the position you will listen to.
Adjusting sub-woofer level
You can adjust the sub-woofer output level to increase or decrease
the sound volume from the sub-woofer.
1Press SOUND.
The system enters sound setting mode.
2Press SUBWOOFER +/– to adjust the level.
You can adjust the sub-woofer output level between +10 dB
and – 10 dB. (0 dB: Rated level)
• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before enter-
ing the sound setting mode.
Adjusting speaker level
While playing a noise-like test tone, you can adjust the output level
of each speaker by increasing or decreasing the sound volume
from the speaker.
1Press SOUND.
The system enters sound setting mode.
2Press TEST to play a test tone.
“TEST TONE L” appears on the display window and the test
tone is played from the speakers in the following order.
j
jj j
 TEST TONE L j
jj j
 TEST TONE C j
jj j
 TEST TONE
R j
jj j
 TEST TONE RS j
jj j
 TEST TONE LS j
jj j
• The speaker which is set to “OFF” (not used) in “Setting
speaker size” will be skipped. See page 49.
3While listening, adjust each speaker level.
You can adjust each speaker output level between +10 dB and
–10 dB. (0 dB: Rated level)
When you press the following button, the current setting value
appears on the display window.
• TEST TONE L (Left front speaker)
Just listen for your reference.
• TEST TONE C (Center speaker)
Press CENTER +/– to adjust the level.
• TEST TONE R (Right front speaker)
Just listen for your reference.
• TEST TONE RS (Right rear speaker)
Press REAR R +/– to adjust the level.
• TEST TONE LS (Left rear speaker)
Press REAR L +/– to adjust the level.
4Press TEST to stop the test tone.
• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before enter-
ing the sound setting mode.
Note:
• You can adjust the speaker level without playing a test
tone. In this case, perform only steps 1 and 3.
CHANNEL TV VOL VOLUME
DVD
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGESTZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTINGTV RETURN FM MODE100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTER
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
     POSITIONDSP
MODE
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
FM/AMAUX
SOUND1
2
DVD
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGESTZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTINGTV RETURN FM MODE100+
CONTROLSUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-RREAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
FM/AMAUX
SOUND
2,4 1
3
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Sound settingsSound settings Sound settings
EnglishAdjusting DSP effect
You can adjust the strength of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) ef-
fect for each DAP mode so that you can customize sound effect.
About the DAP, see “Using the DSP Modes [DSP MODE]” on
page 20.
1Press DSP MODE to select one of DSP
modes.
The current DSP mode appears on the display window. Each
time you press the button, DSP mode changes as follows.
=
== =
SURROUND ON*=
== =
 THEATER =
== =
 LIVE CLUB =
== =
DANCE CLUB =
== =
 HALL = 
= =  = 
PAVILION =
== =
 DSP OFF =
== =
(back to the beginning)
* “PRO LOGIC” appears when the current source is
not DVD.
2Press SOUND.
The system enters sound setting mode.
3Press EFFECT to select the desired effect
level.
The current effect level appears on the display window. Each
time you press the button, the effect level changes as follows.
j
jj j
 DSP EFFECT 1 j
jj j
 DSP EFFECT 2 j
jj j
 DSP EF-
FECT 3 j
jj j
 DSP EFFECT 4 j
jj j
 DSP EFFECT 5 j
jj j
• The greater number, the greater effect.
4Repeat steps 1-3 for other DSP mode.
• After 5 seconds, the display returns to the one before enter-
ing the sound setting mode.
Note:
• If DAP mode is not selected, you cannot adjust the DSP
effect.
DVD
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGESTZOOM
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTINGTV RETURN FM MODE100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTER
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
     POSITION
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
FM/AMAUX
SOUND
DSP
MODE
3 2
1
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EnglishnnAV COMPU LINK remote control system
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV and VCR) through the
center unit.
To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, follow the diagrams and procedure ex-
plained here.
Connection and setup
When connecting to a TV
Connect the center unit to a TV via the AV COMPU LINK terminals.
Then, set the AV COMPULINK setting of the center unit as follows.
• When connecting to VIDEO-1 input terminal of the TV: DVD2 (Initial setting)
• When connecting to VIDEO-2 input terminal of the TV: DVD3
• When connecting to VIDEO-3 (DVD) input terminal of the TV: DVD1
When connecting to a TV and VCR
Connect the center unit to a TV and VCR via AV COMPU LINK terminals.
Then, set the AV COMPULINK setting of the center unit and the VCR’s Remote Control Code setting as follows:
• When connecting to VIDEO-1 input terminal of the TV:
• When connecting to VIDEO-2 input terminal of the TV:
• When connecting to VIDEO-3 (DVD) input terminal of the TV:
• The AV COMPULINK setting is operated in the on-screen SYSTEM menu. See page 45 for operation.
IMPORTANT!
When you connect the component video output to your TV:
• Set the AV COMPULINK setting on the center unit to “DVD1”.
Note:
• There may be no description about connections to a DVD player in the instruction manual of a TV or VCR. However a TV or
VCR with AV COMPU LINK terminals indicating “II” or “EX” can be connected to the center unit.
Center unit’s AV COMPULINK setting (Initial setting):
DVD2
VCR’s Remote Control Code:
B
Center unit’s AV COMPULINK setting:
DVD3
VCR’s Remote Control Code:
A
Center unit’s AV COMPULINK setting:
DVD1
VCR’s Remote Control Code:
A
To AV COMPU LINK (II or EX)
TV
Center unit
To AV COMPU LINK (II or EX)
To AV COMPU LINK
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) Center unit TV
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AV COMPU LINK remote control system
AV COMPU LINK remote control systemAV COMPU LINK remote control system AV COMPU LINK remote control system
EnglishOperation
You can enjoy pictures and/or sound by just putting a source com-
ponent (which plays back the pictures and/or sound such as the
center unit or a VCR) into play mode. You do not have to operate
the TV including not having to perform power switching.
1Turn on the main power of the TV.
2Insert a disc into the source component.
3Press PLAY of the source component.
The following actions are performed automatical-
ly:
• Turning on the power for the TV.
• Setting the source of the TV to the external input (VIDEO-1,
VIDEO-2, or VIDEO-3).
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EnglishnnOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
This remote control supplied with the receiver can transmit control
signals for other manufacturers’ VCRs, TVs, CATV converters
and DBS tuners. By changing the transmittable signals from preset
ones to the other manufacturers’, you can operate the other manu-
facturer’s components using this remote control.
When operating the other manufacturers’ components, refer also
to the manuals supplied with them. To operate these components
with the remote control, first you need to set the manufacturer’s
code each for VCR, TV, CATV converters, and DBS tuner.To change the transmittable signals for oper-
ating another manufacturer’s TV
1Slide the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/
VCR.”
2Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS  .
Keep press until step 4 is finished.
3Press TV.
4Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using
buttons 1 - 9, and 0.
See the list below to find the code.
Examples: For a JVC product, press 0, then 1.
For a Hitachi product, press 1, then 0.
5Release TV/CATV/DBS  .
The following buttons can be used for operating the TV (with
the remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):
After pressing TV (with the remote control mode selector set
to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following oper-
ations on a TV:
 Note:
• Refer to the manual supplied with your TV.
6Try to operate your TV by pressing TV/CATV/
DBS .
When your TV turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand
of TV, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Manufactures’ codes are subject to change without notice. If
they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the
equipment.
PLAY
DVD MENUTUNINGUP DOWN
REC
/REWFF/
PAUSE
STROBE MEMORY
TV/VIDEOMUTINGF.SEARCH B.SEARCH
CHANNEL TV VOL VOLUME
STOP
DVD
AUDIO TV/CATV/DBSSTANDBY/ON
VCR
DECODESUBTITLETITLEAUDIO
TIMEDIGEST
VCR
TV
SLEEP
SETTINGTV RETURN FM MODE100+
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS CONTROL
SUBWOOFEREFFECT
CENTERTEST
REAR-R
ENTER
PLAY
MODE
THEATER
     POSITIONDSP
MODE
REAR-L
DISPLAY
CHOICE ANGLE RETURN
SOUND FM/AM
AUX
RM-STHA9UDVD CINEMA SYSTEM
ZOOM
AUDIO/
TV/VCR
CATV/DBS
Check to see if its 
remote control 
mode selector is 
set to the correct 
position.
To operate the 
audio system, 
TVs, and VCRs, 
set it to “AUDIO/
TV/VCR.”
TV/CATV/DBS :Turns on and off the TV.
TV VOL +/–:Adjusts the volume.
TV/VIDEO:Sets the input mode (either TV or
VIDEO).
CHANNEL +/– :Changes the channels.
1 - 10, 0, 100+ (+10):Selects the channels.
100+ (+10) button will function as
the ENTER button if your TV re-
quires pressing ENTER after se-
lecting a channel number.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01 SAMSUNG 12
HITACHI 10 SANYO 13
MAGNAVOX 02 SHARP 06
MITSUBISHI 03 SONY 07
PANASONIC 04, 11 TOSHIBA 08
RCA 05 ZENITH 09
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Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video EquipmentOperating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment Operating Other Manufacturers’ Video Equipment
English
To change the transmittable signals for oper-
ating a CATV converter or DBS tuner
1Slide the remote control mode to “CATV/
DBS.”
2Press and hold TV/CATV/DBS  .
Keep press until step 4 is finished.
3Press TV.
4Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using
buttons 1 - 9, and 0.
See the list below to find the code.
Examples:
For a JVC product, press 2, then 1.
For a Pioneer product, press 1, then 3.
5Release TV/CATV/DBS  .
After setting the remote control mode selector to “CATV/
DBS,” you can perform the following operations on the
CATV convertor or on the DBS tuner:
Note:
• Refer to the manual supplied with your CATV converter or
DBS tuner.
6Try to operate your CATV converter or DBS
tuner by pressing TV/CATV/DBS  .
When your CATV converter or DBS tuner turns on or off, you
have entered the correct code.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand
of CATV converter or DBS tuner, try each one until the
correct one is entered.
Manufactures’ codes are subject to change without notice. If they
are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.
To change the transmittable signals for oper-
ating another manufacturer’s VCR
1Set the remote control mode to “AUDIO/TV/VCR.”
2Press and hold VCR  .
Keep press until step 4 is finished.
3Press VCR.
4Enter manufacturer’s code (2 digits) using
buttons 1 - 9, and 0.
See the list below to find the code.
Examples:
For a JVC product, press 0, then 1.
For a Funai product, press 1, then 0.
5Release VCR .
Following button can be used for operating the VCR (with the
remote control mode selector set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”):
VCR  : Turns on and off the VCR.
 After pressing VCR (with the remote control mode selector
set to “AUDIO/TV/VCR”), you can perform the following
operations on the VCR:
Note:
• Refer to the manual supplied with your VCR.
6Try to operate your VCR by pressing VCR  .
When your VCR turns on or off, you have entered the correct
code.
If there are more than one code listed for your brand
of VCR, try each one until the correct one is entered.
Manufactures’ codes are subject to change without notice. If
they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the
equipment. TV/CATV/DBS :Turns on and off the CATV con-
verter or DBS tuner.
CHANNEL +/–:Changes the channels.
1 - 10, 0, 100+ (+10):Selects the channel.
100+ (+10) button will function as
the ENTER button if your equip-
ment requires pressing ENTER af-
ter selecting a channel number.
Manufacturer Code
ECHOSTAR 21
GI JERROLD 01, 02, 03, 04,
05, 06, 07, 08
HAMLIN/REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18
PIONEER 13, 14
RCA 19
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09, 10
SONY 20
ZENITH 11, 12
PLAY:Starts playback.
1
11 1
:Rewinds a video tape.
Á
ÁÁ Á
:Fast winds a video tape.
STOP:Stops operation.
PAUSE:Pauses.
¦
¦¦ ¦
 REC:Starts recording or enters recording
pause.
CHANNEL +/– :
Changes the TV channels on the VCR.
1 - 10, 0, 100+ (+10):Selects the TV channels.
100+ (+10) button will function as
the ENTER button if your VCR re-
quires pressing ENTER after select-
ing a channel number.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
JVC 01, 02, 
03PHILIPS 09
EMERSON 11, 26 RCA 05, 06
FISHER 29 SAMSUNG 24
FUNAI 10, 14, 
15, 16SANYO 21, 22, 
23
GOLD STAR 12 SHARP 27, 28
HITACHI 04 SHINTOM 30
MITSUBISHI 13 SONY 18, 19, 
20
NEC 25 ZENITH 08
PANASONIC 07, 17
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