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Contents AV Controller Before using DTC-9.4 Facilities and connections Instruction Manual Setup and operation Thank you for purchasing the Controller. Please read this manual thoroughly Remote controller before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller.
WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage”...
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 original part.
Contents Connecting power amplifiers with XLR type connector ..29 Before using Connecting the power ........30 Important Safeguards ......... 2 Turning on the power ............. 30 Precautions ............3 Turning on the power from the remote controller ..30 Contents ..............
Features Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 12V Trigger • “Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. •...
Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the DTC-9.4. FM indoor antenna × 1 AM loop antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA or R6) × 4 RS232 cable for PC connection × 1 Power cord × 1 Before using this unit Connecting the power cord Using the remote controller...
Setting up the remote controller Insert batteries Characterizing the remote controller 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote Sending eye/Learning eye controller. Direct-access buttons Contrast dial Touchscreen Left/Right Backlight button buttons The intelligent remote controller can be used for all devices that understand infrared remote controller signals.
Fresh out of the box, the remote controller is already set up to work When you send a command, the remote controller icon shows with popular components made by Integra/Onkyo. transmitting signals . The name of the active device is indicated on the device tab.
Index parts and facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the DTC-9.4. Front panels Front door Push here to open the front door.
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Index parts and facilities For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in Rec Out/Zone 2/Off buttons [38-40] brackets [ ]. These buttons allow you to use the DTC-9.4 to output to a remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording (Rec Out). Front panels Press the Rec Out button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording.
Index parts and facilities Tuning / , Preset / buttons [36, 37, 51] Enter button [51] To tune into a radio station, press the Tuning / buttons. The tuner Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in Menu.
Index parts and facilities Rear panel DIGITAL PRE OUT COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PRE OUT INPUT ANTENNA VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER RIGHT LEFT COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR AV CONTROLLER DTC- 9.4 MODEL NO. CENTER ZONE 2 AC OUTLETS SURR SURR BACK / ZONE 2 SURR BACK / ZONE 2 SURROUND SURROUND...
Index parts and facilities AV Amp (Select AV Amp on the Home menu) Remote controller (page 1/4) Home menu – CONT MUTE LIGHT – (page 2/4) (page 3/4) (page 4/4)
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Index parts and facilities For details on how to use the remote controller, refer to “Using Second operation menu (page 2/4) the remote controller” (page 72). Select AV Amp in the Home menu to display the operation buttons. Listening mode buttons [32] You can select a listening mode.
Connecting to Audio/Video equipment • Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below. component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Left (white) properly made.
Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the DTC-9.4. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such.
Connecting to Audio/Video equipment : Signal flow Digital audio output (coaxial) R (red) Analog audio output L (white) DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT TENNA VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR Video output ZONE 2 S Video output SURR SURR BACK/ INPUT 1 ZONE 2...
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment : Signal flow Video input 5. TV monitor or projector S Video input (MONITOR OUT) DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT TENNA VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR Component video input ZONE 2 SURR S Video input SURR BACK/ INPUT 1...
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Digital audio input (optical) : Signal flow Digital audio output (coaxial) S Video input Video input DIGITAL COMPONENT R (red) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Analog audio INPUT TENNA VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR input ZONE 2 L (white) SURR 7.
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment : Signal flow 8. Settop box, video camera (VIDEO 3) DIGITAL COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT TENNA VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT S Video output MONITOR ZONE 2 Video output L (white) SURR SURR BACK/ INPUT 1 ZONE 2 9.
Speaker configuration and placement Be aware that for surround playback, the configuration and • Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher placement of your speakers are both very important. than that of the listener’s ears. For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a Subwoofer THX speaker system that is certified by THX Ltd.
Connecting antennas To use the tuner of DTC-9.4, it is necessary to prepare the supplied Connecting the included antennas FM and AM antennas. Connecting the FM indoor antenna: • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the better reception must be done while listening to a station antenna and adjust its orientation until the clearest signal is received.
Connecting antennas Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkage Make sure to follow the general rules given below: Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with •...
Connecting devices used in Zone 2 The DTC-9.4 allows you to watch and listen to two separate input When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT sources at the same time. This allows you to, for example, place terminals speakers and a television in two different rooms so that two or more people can enjoy two different movies at the same time.
Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the DTC-9.4 Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipment from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi-room to the power outlet until all the connections are complete.
DTC-9.4. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component. • With Integra/Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre- program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the terminals (see page 75).
ZONE 2 terminal outputs at 12 V/100 mA. (Zone 2), see page 25. The 12V TRIGGER OUT B (CONTROL LINK OUT) terminal on the DTC-9.4 is for connecting to the Integra DTA-9.4 power amplifier. When the DTC-9.4 is connected to the DTA-9.4, the DTA-9.4 can be turned on or entered into standby state in conjunction with the “on”...
Miscellaneous Connections These jacks are for connecting power amplifiers. If the jacks on your Connecting power amplifiers with XLR type power amplifier are XLR (balanced) type jacks, connect them here. connector The pin assignments for these terminals are shown below. Connect your power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks on the DTC- 9.4.
If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the DTC-9.4, you can have “MD” appear when the Tape source button is pressed. When you connect the Integra/Onkyo MD recorder to the TAPE terminals on the DTC-9.4, set the input source display name for the TAPE terminals to “MD”.
Enjoying music or videos with the DTC-9.4 Input source buttons Master Volume – CONT MUTE LIGHT – Input Selector buttons Phones To ensure the proper sound space, you must first perform the Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of all the speaker setup settings.
Enjoying music or videos with the DTC-9.4 Listening mode buttons – CONT MUTE LIGHT – Listening mode buttons When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home • While playing back Analog/PCM sources Switches from: Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music → menu to display the operation menu.
Enjoying music or videos with the DTC-9.4 – – Display CONT CONT MUTE MUTE LIGHT LIGHT – – Surr Stereo Display Phones Stereo Surround When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home menu to Using the Dolby Headphone function display the operation menu.
Enjoying music or videos with the DTC-9.4 – CONT MUTE MUTE LIGHT – Sleep – CH Sel Dimmer Notes: Using the sleep time (remote controller only) • When the “e. Dolby Headphone” setting of “3-3. Sound Effect The Sleep button enables you to set the DTC-9.4 to turn off Sub-menu”...
Enjoying music or videos with the DTC-9.4 Master Volume – Input source buttons Direct/Pure Audio CONT MUTE LIGHT – Audio Sel Audio Selector DTC-9.4 Remote controller When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home Audio Selector menu to display the operation menu. 3.
Listening to Radio Broadcasts – Tuner CONT MUTE LIGHT – Tuner FM Mode Tuning One of the features of the DTC-9.4 that is most frequently used is its Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode) ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The DTC-9.4 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the When you tune into a radio station, TUNED...
Listening to Radio Broadcasts – CONT Tuner MUTE LIGHT CH + / – – Tuner Memory Preset FM Mode Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station 1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see “Tuning 1. Press Tuner input source button on Tuner into a radio station”...
Recording a source Input source buttons Rec Out • If you select FM (or AM) with the Tuner input source button To record the input source signal you are when the recording source is set to AM (or FM), the output for currently watching or listening to the recording source also changes to AM (or FM).
Recording a source Recording the video from one source and the audio from another You can add the sound from one source to the video of another source to make your own video recordings. Below is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc player connected to CD IN and the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO 5 INPUT to video cassette tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack.
Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone Zone 2 indicator Input source buttons Zone 2 Notes: Using the buttons on the DTC-9.4 • If a sleep time is set with the Sleep button, the output to the remote zone will also turn off when the sleep time elapses. 1.
Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone – CONT MUTE LIGHT CH + / – – Input selector buttons Zone 2 Level Selecting an input source using the remote Adjusting the volume for the remote zone controller When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to an amplifier connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT When using the remote controller, select Zone 2 in the Home menu terminals, adjust the volume as shown below.
The DTC-9.4 plays distributed music data whenever you need. I Minimum Internet Connection Requirements: In the connection between the Audio Network Server and the DTC-9.4, the standard TCP/IP network protocol and the Integra/Onkyo’s • Broadband Internet Connection proprietary NTSP protocol is used for music distribution through LAN.
How to Enjoy Net Audio Connecting the DTC-9.4 to your Ethernet Network Plug one end of an Ethernet CAT-5 cable into the port on the backside of the DTC-9.4 and the other end into the gateway. Internet LAN port/ Ethernet, etc COMPONENT PRE OUT VIDEO...
How to Enjoy Net Audio – CONT MUTE LIGHT – Music Server iNet Radio Net Audio Enjoying Internet radio 5. Press the Select button. You are presented with a list of radio station names. To listen to Internet radio, the connection/configuration requirements listed on pages 42, 43 must be satisfied.
How to Enjoy Net Audio I Choosing a preset Internet radio station: If you have already registered tracks, use the Display, Artist, Album, Genre, and Playlist buttons to display information. 1. Select Net A in the Home menu and press the Net A “Disconnected”...
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How to Enjoy Net Audio Net A (Select NetA on the Home menu) Page 1/3 Page 2/3 Page 3/3 I Playing a music file at random: Using the Alphanumeric keys Press the Random button on the remote controller while playing The alphanumeric keys allow you to input one of the letters or numbers stops.
How to Enjoy Net Audio (Configuring Various Settings) Network Setup Menu Navigating through the Setup Menu (See page 51): When using the buttons on the front panel Before you can use the DTC-9.4 to play music contained in the music library on the Audio Network Server and listen to Internet radio, you 1.
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How to Enjoy Net Audio (Configuring Various Settings) 5-1. IP Address Sub-menu 5-2. Proxy Setup Sub-menu You can use this submenu to turn on/off the DHCP and Auto IP Configure this item if your DTC-9.4 uses a proxy server to connect to the functionality.
How to Enjoy Net Audio (Configuring Various Settings) Troubleshooting for Net Audio 5-4. Client Sub-menu A client is a device that receives information from a sever. One server Pressing the Net Audio button on the main unit (or Music can serve multiple clients. Server button or iNet Radio button on the remote Throughout this guide, the term “client”...
Setup Menu When making the various settings required to configure your DTC-9.4 for optimum performance, you can either use the OSD Menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the DTC-9.4. The OSD Menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor.
Hardware Setup Note: 0. Hardware Setup Menu The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals In order to have 7.1-channel playback in the main room, you must set Advanced Menu the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting to “Surr Back.” When set to “Surr Back,”...
Speaker Setup 1-1. Speaker Config Sub-menu 1. Speaker Setup Menu After you have installed the DTC-9.4, connected all the components, Use this sub-menu to enter which speakers are connected and the and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to perform the size of each speaker.
Speaker Setup f. Crossover a. Unit This setting allows you to set the crossover frequency for your feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet. speaker system. The crossover frequency is the minimum frequency meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters. delivered to a speaker and can be set to 40 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz (THX), 100 Hz, or 120 Hz.
Speaker Setup c. Right 1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments. Use this sub-menu to set the volume for each speaker so that each volume is heard by the listener at the same level.
Speaker Setup 1-4. THX Audio Setup sub-menu a. THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Set “Yes” if your subwoofer conforms to the THX Ultra2 standard or Use this sub-menu to configure the THX Audio settings such as if the playback capability of its bass range extends down to 20 Hz. Boundary Gain Compensation™...
Input Setup 2. Input Setup Menu 2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu (When Net Audio is not selected as the input source) This menu allows you to make the various settings concerning the signals input from the various input sources that you use with the This sub-menu concerns the input of digital signals from input DTC-9.4.
Input Setup b. Digital Format 2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When Net Sets the digital signal type to which priority is given during signal Audio is not selected as the input source) detection at the selected digital terminal. The default setting is “All.” If “----” is selected for this input source When any input source other than Net Audio is selected, this sub- at the Digital Input setting, then this setting will not appear.
Input Setup 2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu 2-4. Character Input Sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to give names to the stations you have preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have Advanced Menu connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up to 10 characters can be 2.Input Setup entered for each name.
• When you connect the 12V TRIGGER B OUT terminal on the This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of DTC-9.4 to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal on Integra’s DTA- 9.4 power amplifier, set the Trigger B setting to On. If you set movies or music.
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Input Setup Relationship between input source and listening mode Listening modes marked with the “G” can be selected. For columns that list a number of listening modes, the display will correspond to the format of the signal from the source media. Input source signal (display) a.
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Input Setup Input source signals Listening Modes a. Analog/PCM Mono Analog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts, This mode is for playing old movies where the sound is recorded in cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one monaural or for playing the left and right channels of movies form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact separately that contain different language signals.
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Input Setup Dolby D (Dolby Digital) When released to the home consumer market, movies that were This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources. created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies •...
Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust Menu 3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu Set the various parameters for the sound signals. Separately adjust the bass and treble settings in 2-step increments. Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust Advanced Menu 3-1.Tone Control 3.Audio Adjust a.Bass 1.Tone Control 2.Surround Speakers b.Treble 3.Sound Effect...
Audio Adjust On: Turns on the Dolby Headphone function. 3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu Off: Turns off the Dolby Headphone function. This sub-menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effects f. Dolby H Mode available with the DTC-9.4. This setting switches the modes for the Dolby Headphone function when it is enabled.
Audio Adjust 3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu 3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu This sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levels Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T-D) listening included in Dolby Digital and DTS software. modes. The settings available are shown in the table below. Setting Values Initial value...
Audio Adjust e. Pro Logic II Music Panorama 3-8. Surround Sub-menu Use this setting to extend the front stereo image to include the surround This sub-menu provides various settings for modifying the plain speakers for an exciting wraparound effect with side wall imaging. Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II Surround listening modes.
Audio Adjust 3-9. THX Sub-menu 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Mono Movie/Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/ This sub-menu allows you to set the settings that will be enabled Studio Mix /TV Logic Sub-menu when the THX listening mode is selected. The settings available are shown in the table below.
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Audio Adjust Settings possible for each listening mode (3-1. 3-2. 3-3. Sub-menu) Setting 3-1. Tone Control 3-2. Surround Speakers 3-3. Sound Effect a. Bass a. Surround Speakers a. Re-EQ b. Upsampling c. Subwoofer b. Treble Listening mode Mono Direct/Pure Audio Stereo Theater-Dimensional Dolby EX...
Preference 4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu 4. Preference Menu This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the volume control of the DTC-9.4. Advanced Menu 4.Preference Advanced Menu 1.Volume Setup 4.Preference 2.Headphones Level 4-1.Volume Setup 3.OSD Setup 4.OSD Position a.Volume Display :Absolute |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| b.Muting Level...
Preference c. Immediate Display 4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu On: Select to have the screen immediately display certain If you notice a large difference in the volume when listening to the operations as you perform them (e.g., having the input source headphones from when listening to the speakers, you can change the displayed whenever an input source selector button is pressed).
Using the Remote Controller Adjust the Settings – Most of the remote controller’s features can be set to your own CONT needs. MUTE LIGHT 1. Touch and hold the remote controller icon for a few seconds. – Touch and hold The first setup panel appears.
Using the Remote Controller The remote controller is preprogrammed to work with all equipment Working with Modes that recognizes NEC infrared codes. This includes all Integra/Onkyo devices. When you operate your devices, the remote controller is in Use What makes the remote controller so powerful is the ability to extend mode.
These buttons are preprogrammed to work with 1. From within any device control panel, tap the device popular devices made by Integra/Onkyo. If you have devices of tab. other manufacturers that do not respond to your remote controller, The Device menu pops up.
When you select these devices, the preset RC codes for operating have to select a set of RC codes for your brand. Integra/Onkyo’s devices are used, and the operation buttons for • By tapping the scroll buttons, you scroll through the brands one the device appear on the screen.
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Define the Brand of Your Device Note: 10. If you are not satisfied with the way the device is In case, your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, Try Search responding to the selected code set, tab Back to select mode.
Define the Brand of Your Device Defining brands by searching 6. Tap OK when the device reacts. You can use Search mode to find the matching RC codes for your Notes: device when • Even when the device is responding to the current code set, it is •...
Programming Buttons You can program the remote controller commands by transmitting Programming control panel buttons infrared signals from your existing remote controls to the remote controller’s learning eye. To do this, place the remote controller and 1. Navigate to the control panel buttons you want to the device’s remote controller on a flat surface, 6 to 8 inches(15 to 20 program.
Programming Buttons Programming device items Programming direct-access and Left/Right Buttons Note: When you program a command to a device item, this command is Direct-access and Left/Right buttons can be programmed with a automatically assigned to the corresponding button in the Home global function or with functions per device.
Labeling Buttons and Menu Items The following elements can be labeled: control panel buttons, Note: Device menu items, macros, macro groups and Left/Right buttons. You can zoom out again without tapping a character by pressing the Right button (labeled Zoom). You cannot label Home menu buttons directly.
Adding and Moving Devices Adding devices Moving menu items If you have a device that is not provided in the Device menu, you can You can change the order of Device menu items and Macro menu add it to the remote controller. items.
Delete and Restore Delete Restore You can delete control panel buttons and functions associated with a After you deleted a control panel button or a menu item, the button or direct-access or a Left/Right button. item is no longer visible in Use mode but remains in the remote controller’s memory.
Recording Macros and Setting Timers A macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using one For example, if you want to record the sequence (turn on the AV single button. amplifier; turn on the TV; change the TV mode to TV/VCR; turn on the DVD player;...
Recording Macros and Setting Timers 3. Use the arrow buttons to move the delay to the right 7. Tap the clock button on the right and set the start time place. using the Left/Right buttons. Tap one or more day buttons to select or deselect days for the timer.
Using the remote controller with Radio Frequency Warning: 2. Switch to RF IR mode by using the Mode button To use the remote controller with radio frequency (RF), you need an The Device menu appears. RF Receiver, which is not included in package. By default, the remote controller uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices.
Using the remote controller with Radio Frequency Choosing Another Channel Changing the Extender ID 1. Make sure the Extender ID button is active. When you notice RF interference, for instance from your neighbors, The button is active when the button label is white. you have to choose another channel to operate your devices.
Additional information ChadEdit Optional recharging dock If you want to personalize your remote controller even more, beyond Warning: its standard programming features, ChadEdit is the tool for you to Use the recharging dock only with the NiMH rechargeable battery use. ChadEdit is the remote controller’s companion software that pack of BCC-5.
Can I program a button to execute more than one How do I revert to the original configuration? command? Reverting to the original configuration restores the remote controller’s devices and commands to its state when you purchased No, you can not. However, you can create a macro to execute a it.
Overview of Symbols :Pause :Page number up :Stop :Page number down :Normal run; normal speed :Page enlargement :Normal run; normal speed :TV and text mixed :Fast run; fast speed :1st or 2nd language :Fast run; fast speed :Last view; previous program :Slow run;...
Troubleshooting guide If one of the messages shown below appears “Not available with headphones use” Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into the DTC-9.4. “Not available with Multichannel use” Operation not allowed while the multi-channel output is being used. “Not available in this Sp Config”...
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