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... OpOerpaetriaotnion Table of Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components ...12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode 21 ...
... OpOerpaetriaotnion Table of Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components ...12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode 21 ...
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... in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver. EFFECT 9 0 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. It is blinking. This will point you to operate your home theater... home theater components. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. Operation This section shows you how to it. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST ...
... in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver. EFFECT 9 0 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. It is blinking. This will point you to operate your home theater... home theater components. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. Operation This section shows you how to it. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST ...
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...if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Incorrect use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to select the CD mode with Î mark. 7 VSX-D209 Other Pioneer products with the same shape may have different voltages. Use the...and use of operation does not require control cords. Thus, if the VSX-D209 is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 30 30 7m The FUNCTION & SOURCE SELECT buttons on the remote control Please note that is emitting infrared rays. ¶ The receiver ...
...if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Incorrect use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to select the CD mode with Î mark. 7 VSX-D209 Other Pioneer products with the same shape may have different voltages. Use the...and use of operation does not require control cords. Thus, if the VSX-D209 is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 30 30 7m The FUNCTION & SOURCE SELECT buttons on the remote control Please note that is emitting infrared rays. ¶ The receiver ...
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... RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the 3 button to your system should appear to choose 3NORMAL 2 3 WIDE 2 3 3 STEREO2 3 PHANTOM2 Normal Middle and high frequency sounds are heard through the front stereo speakers. 13 Set up Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up for Surround Sound The VSX-D209 offers...
... RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the 3 button to your system should appear to choose 3NORMAL 2 3 WIDE 2 3 3 STEREO2 3 PHANTOM2 Normal Middle and high frequency sounds are heard through the front stereo speakers. 13 Set up Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up for Surround Sound The VSX-D209 offers...
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..., You need to normal operating mode after about 20 seconds. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to select the distance 6, 8,10 5,7,9 mode for Surround...
..., You need to normal operating mode after about 20 seconds. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to select the distance 6, 8,10 5,7,9 mode for Surround...
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...15 TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the TEST TONE button. Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that they all speakers so their... steps below using the TEST TONE to the next 4, 6, 7 speaker. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 3 Press the CH. Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of the all have the same volume ...
...15 TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the TEST TONE button. Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that they all speakers so their... steps below using the TEST TONE to the next 4, 6, 7 speaker. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 3 Press the CH. Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of the all have the same volume ...
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... the same as the previous speaker from your normal listening position. 7 5 Press CH. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to the next 2 speaker. You can cycle through the five different types with the DSP button. 2 Play...
... the same as the previous speaker from your normal listening position. 7 5 Press CH. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to the next 2 speaker. You can cycle through the five different types with the DSP button. 2 Play...
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...most accurate reproduction of a program source. 17 This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 18) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. #$ % ^ 0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC button (see page 20) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL)... Pro Logic modes (PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC THEATER1, PRO LOGIC THEATER2) and Pro Logic off. - Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 24) Press to memorize a station for playback or recording. % S.BASS button Use to switch between on ...
...most accurate reproduction of a program source. 17 This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 18) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. #$ % ^ 0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC button (see page 20) Use to make the fluorescent display (FL)... Pro Logic modes (PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC THEATER1, PRO LOGIC THEATER2) and Pro Logic off. - Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 24) Press to memorize a station for playback or recording. % S.BASS button Use to switch between on ...
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... (see page 22) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see page. 13-16). Displays & Controls Operation Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. buttons can use to access Test Tone. 7 CH. LEVEL buttons (see 7 above...the receiver between the various DSP modes available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER2) and DSP off the power for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209. 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons (see page 13,15, 20, 22) Use this button brings you can be used to...
... (see page 22) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see page. 13-16). Displays & Controls Operation Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. buttons can use to access Test Tone. 7 CH. LEVEL buttons (see 7 above...the receiver between the various DSP modes available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER2) and DSP off the power for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209. 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons (see page 13,15, 20, 22) Use this button brings you can be used to...
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... VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO LOGIC on this page when playing Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic material. Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode To really appreciate what the VSX-D209 can do, sit back and... settings specifically memo for your DVD player (or Dolby Digital decoder) to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC THEATER2 . The VSX-D209 takes advantage of setting the effect level. 3 Use the EFFECT +/- TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. ACCESS...
... VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO LOGIC on this page when playing Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic material. Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode To really appreciate what the VSX-D209 can do, sit back and... settings specifically memo for your DVD player (or Dolby Digital decoder) to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC THEATER2 . The VSX-D209 takes advantage of setting the effect level. 3 Use the EFFECT +/- TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. ACCESS...
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... the FUNCTION button switches between 5.1 channel input and the other inputs. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select the DVD input mode directly. Operation 1 21 Listening in Surround Sound Listening ...SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. On the receiver, press the DVD 5.1 CH function button to select DVD 5.1 CH. On the remote control, repeated presses of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
... the FUNCTION button switches between 5.1 channel input and the other inputs. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select the DVD input mode directly. Operation 1 21 Listening in Surround Sound Listening ...SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. On the receiver, press the DVD 5.1 CH function button to select DVD 5.1 CH. On the remote control, repeated presses of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
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... on when the speakes are off . • You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10-90 (the default AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î settinig is to select a DSP MODE. Shorter delay times and a tighter reverb help to adjust the 1 DSP effect level. ACCESS TOP MENU...
... on when the speakes are off . • You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10-90 (the default AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î settinig is to select a DSP MODE. Shorter delay times and a tighter reverb help to adjust the 1 DSP effect level. ACCESS TOP MENU...
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...see Tuning Directly to a station. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in tuner mode. 4 3 Use the TEST TONE button to put the receiver in the currently ... FM and AM (on the front 4 panel use the FM/AM button). 4 Tune to a Station on this. Manual tuning To change frequency more on the remote control to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. button for the next station, ...
...see Tuning Directly to a station. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in tuner mode. 4 3 Use the TEST TONE button to put the receiver in the currently ... FM and AM (on the front 4 panel use the FM/AM button). 4 Tune to a Station on this. Manual tuning To change frequency more on the remote control to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. button for the next station, ...
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... SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on how to do this... Stations (front panel only) If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the remote control (this . 2 Press MEMORY. The display shows a blinking memory class. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL....
... SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on how to do this... Stations (front panel only) If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the remote control (this . 2 Press MEMORY. The display shows a blinking memory class. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL....
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...buttons to select one of button presses. Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Use the STATION +/- After choosing the location you can be listening to 30 stations. 32 4 Using the Tuner 3... button to select the desired station memory number. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 34 1 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores...
...buttons to select one of button presses. Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Use the STATION +/- After choosing the location you can be listening to 30 stations. 32 4 Using the Tuner 3... button to select the desired station memory number. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 34 1 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores...
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... to a CDRecorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in tuner, or from the remote control. For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device connected to switch... can listen to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV). SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to do this.Most video recorders set the recording levels. Making a Recording...
... to a CDRecorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in tuner, or from the remote control. For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device connected to switch... can listen to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV). SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to do this.Most video recorders set the recording levels. Making a Recording...
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...ON. 3 TV FUNC. (TV only) Press to the start of Your System Operation CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer TVs. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. Repeated presses...MD or CD-R mode with the TV CONT SOURCE SELECT button. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TV Controls memo 1 2 3 4 This remote control can control Pioneer CD, MD or CD-R decks. Use to adjust the TV volume. 5 CHANNEL +/- TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the...
...ON. 3 TV FUNC. (TV only) Press to the start of Your System Operation CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer TVs. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. Repeated presses...MD or CD-R mode with the TV CONT SOURCE SELECT button. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TV Controls memo 1 2 3 4 This remote control can control Pioneer CD, MD or CD-R decks. Use to adjust the TV volume. 5 CHANNEL +/- TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the...
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...control functions. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 7 8 9 0 - = 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to start playback of reverse side of tape (auto- Pressing during playback...VOL. reverse models only). 3 : Press to start playback of reverse side of Your System Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer cassete decks. To control your cassette deck with the TAPE SOURCE SELECT button. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE...
...control functions. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 7 8 9 0 - = 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to start playback of reverse side of tape (auto- Pressing during playback...VOL. reverse models only). 3 : Press to start playback of reverse side of Your System Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer cassete decks. To control your cassette deck with the TAPE SOURCE SELECT button. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE...
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...DSP MODE MUTING CH. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 9 0 = ~ ! @ 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to open and close the top menu screen 8 AUDIO Press repeatedly to select one...Use to display or close the Setup screen. 29 Repeated presses skips to start of Your System Operation DVD Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer DVD players. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the Rest of the...
...DSP MODE MUTING CH. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 9 0 = ~ ! @ 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to open and close the top menu screen 8 AUDIO Press repeatedly to select one...Use to display or close the Setup screen. 29 Repeated presses skips to start of Your System Operation DVD Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer DVD players. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the Rest of the...
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If you think that there is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to switch on page 15-16 to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have activated....the speakers. • Press the MONITOR button. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (see page 8). • Set the correct center mode according to...
If you think that there is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to switch on page 15-16 to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have activated....the speakers. • Press the MONITOR button. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to check the speaker levels. • Connect the speakers (see page 8). • Set the correct center mode according to...