Pioneer VSA-E03 User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MUL TICHANNEL

AMPLIFIER

VSA-E03

Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

VENTILATION

÷ When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing malfunctions.

÷ Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric

having a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other covering.

Anything that blocks ventilation will cause internal temperature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Power cord CAUTION!

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

IMPORTANT

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

Blue :Neutral Brown :live

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Maintenance of External Surfaces

• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

• When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.

• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to B.S. 1362 should be used.

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Table of Contents

Introductory Information............................................................ 5

Checking the Supplied Accessories.......................................................... 5

How to Use This Manual ...........................................................................5

Preparing the Remote Control ..................................................................5

When Making Cable Connections............................................................. 6

Connections................................................................................. 7

Audio Components Connections ..............................................................7

Video Components Connections ..............................................................8

Digital Connections ....................................................................................9

DVD 5.1 Channel Connection .................................................................. 10

Speakers ...................................................................................................11

Preparations .............................................................................. 14

Setting Up for Surround Sound.............................................................. 14

Setting Up the Remote Control............................................................... 20

Clearing the Remote Control Settings.................................................... 21

Names of Parts and Basic Operations..................................... 22

Display ......................................................................................................22

Remote Control ........................................................................................23

Front Panel................................................................................................ 24

SET UP OPERATION

Sound Modes ............................................................................ 26

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input .............................................27

Playback .................................................................................................... 28

Playing Sources with Dolby Digital ........................................................ 29

Selecting a Sound Mode ......................................................................... 30

Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ................................................ 31

Ajusting bass and treble (tone control) ..................................................32

Other Operations ...................................................................... 33

Recording from Audio Components ...................................................... 33

Recording from Video Components .......................................................34

Remote Controlling Other Components ................................................ 35

Background Control of Other Components ........................................... 41

Additional Information ............................................................. 42

Dolby Digital ............................................................................................. 42

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 43

Preset Code List........................................................................................ 44

Specifications .............................................................................back cover

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Features

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Various Surround Effects (DSP)

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.

Optical Digital Output

The digital signal input can be directly output to digital recording components such as MD, DAT and CD-R from the optical digital output jack to create digital recordings.

5.1 Channel Input

By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks.

5 Channels of Independent Amplification

This receiver incorporates 5 independent 60 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Digital sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.

Remote Control of Other Components

The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on the back cover.

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Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following accessories with the amplifier.

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2Remote control unit

How to Use This Manual

SET UP OPERATION

This manual is divided into two main sections :

SET UP

This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the amplifier to your other audio and video components. Amplifier operations described later in this section under the heading “Preparations” enable you to set up and customize your home entertainment center.

OPERATION

This section provides complete information about operation of the amplifier and supplied remote control.

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

AA dry cell batteries ((“AA” IEC LR6)×2)

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When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with new ones.

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The following marks and symbols are used throughout this manual:

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Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

CAUTION!

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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When changing the batteries, it is recommended that you load new batteries within five minutes of removing the old batteries. If not, the preset codes may be canceled and you will need to set them again (refer to page 20).

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Introductory Information

Operating range of remote control unit

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of this unit to operate. The remote control unit will operate the amplifier for up to a distance of 7 meters within 30° angle on each side of the sensor of the remote sensor as illustrated below.

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Remote control may not function properly if :

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

• The amplifier is located near a device emitting infrared rays.

• Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.

Operating other PIONEER components

Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the amplifier’s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the amplifier. The amplifier then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

CONTROL

Amplifier

(VSA-E03)

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OUT IN

PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.

Remote Control

You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the amplifier’s remote control directly at the respective component. This type of operation does not require control cords. All you have to do is recall the appropriate preset code (Refer to “Recalling preset codes” on page 20).

CONTROL

OUT

To CONTROL IN

terminal of another

PIONEER component

bearing the Î mark.

When Making Cable Connections

Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the illustration. If the cables are brought over this unit, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers.

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Connections

Audio Components Connections

Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you make or change connections.

Connect your audio components as shown below. Refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player.

SET UP OPERATION

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

PCM/

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SURROUND

OPT

OUT

COAX

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER IN ININ

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CD MD/TAPE

TUNERAUX

PLAY

REC

IN IN

TV/ SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

DVD/

FRONT

INOUT

INSOUT

IN OUT

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

»»

Other

Component

OUTPUT

Tuner

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

OUTPUT

CD player

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER PREOUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

PLAY

REC

LRL

MD recorder

or Cassette deck

LRR

SPEAKERS

7 Audio cords

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.

Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left).

Be sure to insert completely.

Cassette deck placement

Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the amplifier. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the amplifier.

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Connections

Video Components Connections

• When connecting components, the amplifier should be off and the power cord unpluged.

• Connect your video components as shown below. Also, refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player.

• If your TV monitor or video camera has an S-Video input, clearer picture reproduction is possible by connecting the amplifier to your TV monitor or video camera via the S-Video jack.

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

Video deck

monitor

INPUTOUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SURROUND

OPT

OUT

COAX

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

IN ININ

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

OUT

IN IN

TUNERAUX

PLAY

CD MD/TAPE

INOUT

DVD/

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

INSOUT

IN OUT

VCR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

TV/

REC

SAT

VIDEO

RL R

CENTER PREOUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

LRR

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

7 Front

Video camera (etc.)

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VIDEO INPUT

VIDEOS-VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO INPUT

When connecting components equipped with S-video jacks, you can make connections to this unit using S-video cords (not supplied). However, this unit is not designed to convert the format of the video signal. Therefore, the signal from the S IN cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT and similarly the signal from the VIDEO IN cannot be output from the S OUT.

OUTPUT

TV tuner

(or satellite tuner)

DVD player

(or LD player)

OUTPUT

7 Audio/Video cords

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the TV or monitor.

VIDEO

Connect red plugs to R (right),

white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

Be sure to insert completely.

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Connections

Digital Connections

Digital components can be connected as shown below. You can select up to three of the following be assigned to the digital inputs on this unit: VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE. To assign the digital inputs, refer to “Setting Up for Surround Sound” on page 14. The digital signal input is output directly to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack.

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SET UP

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

OPT

COAX

INPUT

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

IN ININ

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

CD MD/TAPE

TUNERAUX

PLAY

REC

IN IN

TV/ SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

DVD/

FRONT

INOUT

DIGITAL

OUT

CD player DVD player

INSOUT

IN OUT

VCR

COAX

OUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

LRR

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER PREOUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND SPEAKERS

DIGITAL

OUT

MD recorder

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When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital

When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the amplifier through the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1.

The factory setting for each of the digital inputs is described below.

COAX : DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD

7 Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or fiber-optic cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this amplifier.

When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely.

Digital audio cord (or standard video cord)

Fiber-Optic cable

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Connections

DVD 5.1 Channel Connection

DVD and LD discs are often compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page 31 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods.

Connections can be made from a DVD player, or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit.

DIGITAL

PCM/

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

OPT

COAX

INPUT

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER IN ININ

TUNERAUX

SURROUND

OUTPUT

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

IN IN

PLAY

CD MD/TAPE

CENTER

Components equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REC

SUB

WOOFER

IN IN

TV/ SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

INOUT

DVD/

FRONT

OUTPUT

INSOUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

LRR

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER PREOUT

SUB

WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

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The 5.1 channel input can only be used when DVD/LD is selected.

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Connections

Speakers

• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

• The front speaker B terminal is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, or Dolby Surround mode).

• When you use the speaker on your TV as a center speaker, please connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown below is unnecessary. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more information.

• You can set the configuration of your speaker system, whether the sizes of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 14 to 16)

• No sound is output from the front speakers if both A and B speaker systems are selected, but only one pair of speakers is connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. To select the speaker system, refer to page 24.

SET UP

PCM/

DIGITAL

PCM/

DIGITAL

Front Speakers

Center Speaker

(To be used as

the center speaker)

Surround Speakers

(To the audio input)

FRONT SPEAKERS

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER IN ININ

TUNERAUX

MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

CD MD/TAPE

SURROUND

OPT

OUT

COAX

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

TV/

REC

PLAY

SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

INSOUT

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO

INOUT

DVD/

CENTER

PREOUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

LRR

Sub Woofer

INPUT

Amplified Sub Woofer

Connection methods that differ from the example shown in this manual may be available. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the sub woofer.

7 Speaker terminals

Twist exposed wire strands together.

10 mm

Push tab to the open position, and insert the wire. Then, close tab firmly to secure the wire in place.

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Turn counter-clockwise to loosen, and insert the wire. Then turn clockwise to tighten.

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Connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

To use separate amplifiers to power your center speaker, make the connections shown below.

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Do not make simultaneous connections to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. (i.e. Do not connect a separate power amplifier to the CENTER PREOUT jack if you have already connected a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal.)

PIONEER

projection TV

(for center

Powered

sub woofer

channel)

Amplifier

(for center channel)

PCM/

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

OPT

COAX

SURROUND

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

IN ININ

TUNERAUX

TO MONITOR

OUT

CONTROL

OUT IN

IN IN

PLAY

CD MD/TAPE

L-Audio

(MONO)

VIDEO

OUT

REC

IN IN

TV/ SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

INOUT

DVD/

FRONT

AUDIO

INSOUT

IN OUT

VCR

(or)

AUDIO

FRONT SPEAKERS

INPUT

LRR

OUT

VIDEO

CENTER PREOUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

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Connections

Speaker placement

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Sub Woofer

SET UP

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Front

Left

Surround

Left

• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.

• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above, below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means.

Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

Center

Listening

Position

Front Right

Surround

Right

• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.

• It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.

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Preparations

Setting Up for Surround Sound

Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out).

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode.

(Dolby) Surround mode. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change

1 Press AMP to turn the power on.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2 Press AMP.

This switches the remote to the surround setup mode.

3 Press ! or ⁄ to select the mode you desire.

For best results, start with “SPEAKER setting mode” and make your initial adjustments in the order described below.

The current settings are displayed automatically.

SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 15)

Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected.

SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode (page 16)

Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off.

Crossover frequency setting mode (page 16)

Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or “Large” speakers.

LFE attenuator setting mode (page 16)

Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies.

Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 17)

Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer.

FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 17)

Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker.

CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 17)

Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker.

SURROUND speaker distance setting mode (page 17)

Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers.

Dynamic range control setting mode (page 18)

Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

Coaxial digital input setting (page 18)

Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.

Optical digital input 1 setting (page 18)

Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 1.

Optical digital input 2 setting (page 18)

Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 2.

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

AMP

MUTING

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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• Press ENTER to exit the setting mode.

• The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for 20 seconds.

4 Press % or ﬁ to select the setting you desire.

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes.

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Preparations

SPEAKER setting mode

Establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. In the display, “F”, “C”, and “S” refer to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is denoted as

“L” for large speakers, “S” for small speakers, and “

” (asterisk) if no speaker is connected.

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SET UP

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

If the cone size of your speaker is larger than 12 cm, please set to Large.

1 Press % or ﬁ to set the front speaker.

Front speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

• Select “FL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a sub woofer.

• Select “FS” to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to Large if the front speakers are set to Small. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the sub woofer.)

2 Press % or ﬁ to set the center speaker.

Center speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

• Select “CL” if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

• Select “CS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

• Select “C center channel is output from the front speakers.

3 Press % or ﬁ to set the surround speaker.

” if you did not connect a center speaker. In this case, the

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* Press ⁄ to advance to the

next setting, and press ! to return to previous setting.

Surround speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

• Select “SL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

• Select “SS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

• Select “S

” if you did not connect surround speakers. In this case, the

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sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers.

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Preparations

SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode

Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not.

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• Initial setting is “ON”.

• Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position.

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

Press % or ﬁ to select sub woofer ON or OFF.

Crossover frequency setting mode

Setting speakers to “Small” in “SPEAKER setting mode” sends the respective channels’ bass frequencies to the sub woofer (or “Large” speakers). This function lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or “Large” speakers.

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SIGNAL

SELECT

ANALOG

• Initial setting is “100 Hz”.

• If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are set to “Large” in SPEAKER setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set. (

appears in the display

∗∗∗

Press % or ﬁ to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz).

100 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer (or Large speakers).

150 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer (or Large speakers).

200 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the sub woofer (or Large speakers). We recommend setting 200 Hz when only small speakers are used.

LFE attenuator setting mode

Dolby Digital audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

• Initial setting is “0 dB”.

• When ∞ is selected (

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appears in the display), LFE is not available.

Press % or ﬁ to set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or

dB (∞)).

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Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode

Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer.

Preparations

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• Initial setting is “OFF”.

• If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set.

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

Press % or ﬁ to select low cut filter ON or OFF.

FRONT speaker distance setting mode

Sets the distance from the FRONT speaker to the listening position.

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SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

• Initial setting is 3 m.

• One step equals about 0.3 m.

Press % or ﬁ to set the distance of the FRONT speaker from the main listening position (up to 30 steps).

CENTER speaker distance setting mode

Normally as the Center speaker is placed directly in front in the listening room, it is closer to the listening position than the Front speakers. This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the Front speakers. To prevent this, set the Center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard at the same time.

SET UP

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• Initial setting is 3 m.

• When “C

” is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the Center distance cannot be set.

∗

• One step equals about 0.3 m.

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

Press % or ﬁ to set the distance of the CENTER speaker from the main listening position (up to 30 steps).

SURROUND speaker distance setting mode

Use to set the SURROUND speaker distance. Like the CENTER speaker position, the SURROUND speakers may be set in a location closer or farther than the FRONT speakers. Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time.

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SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

• Initial setting is 3 m.

• When “S

” is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be set.

∗

• One step equals about 0.3 m.

Press % or ﬁ to set the distance of the SURROUND speaker from the main listening position (up to 30 steps).

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Preparations

Dynamic range control setting mode

Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don’t get distored. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. When watching a movie at low volume, setting this function enables low level sounds to be heard more easily.

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• Initial setting is “OFF”.

• When the volume level is increased, set to OFF.

• For listening enjoyment at low volumes, set to “MAX” for maximum dynamic range compression.

• Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back.

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

Press % or ﬁ to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX, or MID).

Coaxial digital input setting

Sets the input component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input jack.

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SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

• Initial setting is “DVD”.

Press % or ﬁ to select the coaxial digital input (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR , or OFF).

Optical digital input 1 setting

Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input 1 jack.

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

• Initial setting is “CD”.

Press % or ﬁ to select the optical digital input 1 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR , or OFF).

Optical digital input 2 setting

Sets the input to be assigned to the optical input 2 terminal.

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• Initial setting is “MD”.

• You cannot assign the same component to more than one digital input jack. The jack most recently selected is established for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off.

• DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE, VCR digital input connection is possible.

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

Press % or ﬁ to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR , or OFF).

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Preparations

Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance)

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1 4

• Sound from the SUB WOOFER seems quiet.

• The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT .

• Initial setting is 0 dB.

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

3,5

1 Press . 2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume to an appropriate

level.

3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone.

The test tone is output in the following order.

CT FR SL

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• Depending on the “SPEAKER setting mode” chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 15).

• Test tone is only output in Dolby Surround mode.

AMP

MUTING

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

SET UP

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at

the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position.

The channel level ranges +10dB~ –10dB.

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• Levels can be set for each surround mode.

• When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on, priority is given to the Dolby Surround mode.

5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.

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Preparations

Setting Up the Remote Control

In addition to controlling the amplifier, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List” on page 44, simply recall the corresponding preset code. This remote control is factory set with the codes used to operate PIONEER components.

If you want to change the preset codes to operate components made by other manufacturers, follow the procedure outlined below.

Recalling preset codes

The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component.

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• Refer to “Preset Code List” on page 44 for the components and manufacturers available.

• Refer to “Remote Controlling Other Components” on pages 35 to 40 and “Background Control of Other Components” on page 41 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components.

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AMP

1 Press COMMANDER SET UP and 1 at the same time to

select the preset mode.

The MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control start to blink.

To cancel the preset mode

Press COMMANDER SET UP.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you

want to control.

Each button can be set to control one of the following components

: DVD/LD player

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

: TV or Satellite tuner

: CD player

TUNER

: Tuner

MD/TAPE

: MD recorder or Tape recorder

VCR 1

: Video deck : Video deck

VCR 2

TV CONTROL

: TV or Cable TV tuner

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

3 Point the remote control toward the component to be

controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code.

When a three digit code number is input, a power ON/OFF signal is output from the remote control unit. If the power of the device turns ON or OFF corresponding to this signal, it indicates that the device has been set properly. If the power does not turn ON/OFF, input another code.

Repeat steps 2 through 3 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary.

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Preparations

DSP MODE

CH.SELECT

ATT SIG.SELECT

MIDNIGHT

TEST TONE

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

CN.LEVEL

EFFECT

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

MODE CHECK

COMMANDER

SET UP

MEMU

4 Press COMMANDER SET UP to exit the preset mode.

The remote control returns to the previous operation mode.

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• When operating a PIONEER’S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to “000” in the preset mode.

• AMP button cannot be preset.

Clearing the Remote Control Settings

Clears all presets and restores factory installed presets.

COMMANDER SET UP

Press COMMANDER SET UP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds.

• All the multi-control buttons on the remote control blinks. After blinking three times, all the settings are canceled.

SET UP

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Names of Parts and Basic Operations

Display

123456

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

DIGITAL

AC-3

PRO LOGIC DIGITAL

LCR

LFE

SFC ATT MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS

RSSLS

DIRECT

H.P

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1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component (refer to “Front Panel”, =, SIGNAL SELECT on page 24).

ANALOG : Lights when the analog audio signals are selected. DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played.

2 Digital indicators

PRO LOGIC :

the amplifier is on, channel playback of Dolby Digital sources.

DIGITAL : amplifier is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.

When the Dolby Surround mode on

this indicator lights during 2

When the Dolby Surround mode on the

3 SFC (DSP) mode indicator

Lights when the DSP mode is selected (refer to on page 26).

4 ATT indicator

Lights when ATT (refer to “Remote Control”, 7, Number buttons on page 23) is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode only).

5 Overload indicator

When “ANALOG” is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed. When this occurs, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate the signal (refer to “Remote Control”, 7, Number button on page 23).

6 MIDNIGHT indicator

Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. (refer to “Front Panel”,! , MIDNIGHT on page 25).

7 LOUDNESS indicator

Lights when loudness is on. (refer to “Front Panel”,

9, LOUDNESS on page 24).

8 DIRECT indicator

Lights when direct playback is on (refer to “Front Panel”, ^, DIRECT on page 25).

9 H.P indicator

Lights when headphones are plugged in.

0 Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to “Front Panel”, 5, SPEAKERS (A/B) on page 24).

SP 3 A : Lights when speaker system A is selected. SP 3 B : Lights when speaker system B is selected.

- Program format indicators

The following indicators light to show the channels being played back.

L : Left front* LS : Left surround*1, S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*

1*2

, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2,

*1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital playback. *2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback.

= LFE indicator

LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel. The indicator to the left of LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not present in all parts of the sound track).

~ Character display ! Volume level display

Displays the volume level. Volume level is maintained even when the power is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level.

• Depending on the level settings for individual channels, the MAX level can range between –10dB and 0dB.

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Remote Control

Names of Parts and Basic Operations

These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the amplifier.

AMP

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

~ !

4 5

8 9

MUTING

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1 AMP button

Press to switch the amplifier on or to put in standby.

2 MUTING button

Press to mute the volume. “MUTING” appears in the display. Press again to cancel.

3 [When set to SURROUND]

@, #,%, ﬁ, (Select/Adjust) buttons

[When set to other than OPERATIONS]

*(Pause), &(Stop), !(Rewind), ⁄(Fast Forward), ENTER/‹(Play) buttons

[Tuner Operations]

FQ + (to higher frequencies), FQ – (to lower frequencies), !(MPX), ⁄(DISP MODE), # (FM/AM) buttons

!(MPX): Use to switch the auto stereo/monaural mode for receiving FM broadcasts. When the received broadcast signal is weak, press this button to set the monaural mode.

⁄(DISP MODE): Use to switch the RDS data while listening to an FM station. Each press changes the display in the order of RT, PS, PTY, and frequency.

4 VOL (–/+) buttons

Press to adjust the volume. When VOL (–/+) buttons are pressed while muting, muting is canceled.

5 CHANNEL (–/+) button

Use to select preset stations when operating the tuner. When the remote is used to control other components, this button may be used to change channels, tracks, or chapters.

6 MULTI CONTROL buttons

Use these buttons to select the remote operation mode.

For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions.

7 Number buttons

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode.

• [AMPLIFIER operations (press AMP first)]

: Switches the Dolby Surround mode on or

off(refer to page 29). DSP MODE : Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (refer to page 26, 30). MIDNIGHT : Press to hear surround sound effectively at low volumes (refer to page 31). CH.SELECT : Use to select a speaker when adjusting speaker levels. TEST TONE : Press to switch the test tone on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 19). ATT : Press to attenuate (lower) the level of the input signals and prevent distortion (refer to “Display”, 5, Overload indicator on page 22). SIG.SELECT : When the same component uses both analog and digital connections, use to select input signals as digital or analog.

CH.LEVEL (–/+) : Use to adjust individual speaker levels after having pressed CH. SELECT to select a speaker channel. EFFECT (–/+) : Use to adjust the DSP mode effect level.

8 FUNCTION button

Press repeatedly to select a source.

9 MODE CHECK button

Press to confirm the current remote operation mode and to switch operation modes without changing the source (refer to page 41).

0 Power button

Press to turn on or put in standby all connected components other than this unit.

- TV, TV FUNC button

Press TV to turn the TV’s power on or put in standby. Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote control operation.

= AMP button

Press to select the amplifier for remote control operation.

~ FL DIMMER button

Press to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display. Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be selected.

! COMMANDER SET UP button

Use to customize the remote control functions. (Refer to “Setting Up the Remote Control” starting on page 20).

@ DIRECT button

Use to playback original source audio. When DIRECT is ON, Dolby Surround, DSP, LOUDNESS, and MIDNIGHT mode are automatically turned OFF.

SET UP

OPERATION

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Names of Parts and Basic Operations

Front Panel

STANDBY/ON

–

OFF

STANDBY

PHONES

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

CHANNEL

LEVEL

–

N∫z¿x?≤

CHANNEL

SELECT

SPEAKERS

A B

VCR DVD/LD VIDEOTV/SAT TUNERCDMD/TAPE AUX

–

DVD 5.1CH

1 Main power switch (— OFF, _ ON)

STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the amplifier on or put in standby.

3 STANDBY indicator

Lights when the amplifier is in standby mode. (Please note that this amplifier consumes a small amount of power (2 W) during the standby mode.)

4 CHANNEL SELECT button

Use to select a speaker when ajusting speaker levels.

5 SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

Use to switch the corresponding speaker system on or off. To listen to both speaker systems (A and B), press the buttons so that both A and B appear in the display (refer to “Display”, 0, Speaker indicators on page 22). Only A speakers are available when using surround sound modes.

6 BASS (–/+) button

Press to adjust low frequencies in the range of ±6.

7 Display (Refer to page 22) 8 TREBLE (–/+) button

Used to adjust high frequencies in the range of ±6.

9 LOUDNESS button

Switches the loudness on or off. Use to raise the level of the bass and treble so they can be more easily heard when listening at low volumes.

0 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the amplifier.

BASS TREBLE

–

LOUDNESS

SIGNAL SELECT

DIRECT

MIDNIGHT

DSP

MODE

DOWN UP

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

- (Dolby) Surround button

Press to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. This mode automatically switches between Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to page 29 for more information about Dolby Digital.)

= SIGNAL SELECT button

Use to select input signals for the digital components. First press VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD or MD/TAPE (%,

Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : Selects the analog (R and L) audio signals. DIGITAL : Selects the digital audio signals. This

amplifier automatically detects and displays the format of the signal being input. AC-3 lights when Dolby Digital signals are input. (AC-3 decoding is switched automatically.)

• SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the “ANALOG” position for components not assigned to one of the three digital input jacks.

• Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.

• This amplifier can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz) signal formats. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.

~ DSP MODE button

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources (refer to page 26, 30).

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! MIDNIGHT button

Press to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. The effect is automatically adjusted according to the volume level.

@ MASTER VOLUME

After turning on the desired component, rotate to adjust the volume.

# PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (the speakers turn off automatically).

$ CHANNEL LEVEL (–/+) button

Use to adjust individual speaker levels after having pressed CHANNEL SELECT to select a speaker channel.

% Function buttons

Selects the function. Each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 channel.

^ DIRECT button

Switches direct playback on or off. Use to bypass the amplifier’s tone control circuitry or level control for higher fidelity to the program source. When DIRECT is ON, Dolby Surround, DSP, LOUDNESS, and MIDNIGHT mode are automatically turned OFF.

& VIDEO INPUT jacks

Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to page 8).

Names of Parts and Basic Operations

SET UP

OPERATION

Page 26

Sound Modes

This amplifier incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources.

Surround modes

(Dolby) Surround mode

Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software. Decoding switches automatically according to the input signal, so all you have to do is enjoy!

You can identify Dolby Digital software by the

DOLBY SURROUND

For more information about Dolby formats, refer to page 42.

, but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Pro Logic.

DSP modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Surround sources, and Dolby Digital sources.

HALL 1

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall of wooden construction. Complex delay of reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic of an orchestra performing in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music

HALL 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a concert hall with stone walls. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music.

JAZZ

Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club. Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of hearing a live band.

DOLBY

DIGITAL

AC-3 DIGITAL

marks. Most Dolby Surround software is marked

DANCE

Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with a square dance floor. A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of the dance music.

THEATER 1

Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater.

THEATER 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.

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Sound Modes

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

The input of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 18) can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button.

AMP

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

VCR 1

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

1 2

1 Press AMP.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

(You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.)

2 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL

SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

Digital signal is input.

OPERATION

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

When a Dolby Digital signal is input.

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• SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the “ANALOG” position for components not assigned to one of the three digital input jacks.

• Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.

• This amplifier can only playback Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz) signal formats. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.

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Sound Modes

Playback

AMP

MUTING

DVD/LD

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

VCR 1

AMP

VCR 2

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press AMP to turn on the amplifier.

Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel.

STANDBY indicator

3 Press FUNCTION to select the source you want to

playback.

The source you want to playback is displayed in the following order:

TUNER MD/TAPE AUX VCR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

DVD/LDCD

4 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL

SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

(Refer to “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on page 27.)

5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. 6 Press VOL (–/+) to adjust the volume level in the range of

--- dB (MIN) to 0 dB (MAX).

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• Depending on the channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to –10 dB from the level displayed.

• When this amplifier is not going to be used for a long time, it is recommended that you turn off the main power.

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Playing Sources with Dolby Digital

Sound Modes

3 1

AMP

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

–

TUNER MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to

“Playback” on page 28.)

1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press

3 Press FUNCTION to select the source component you want to

play.

AMP to turn on the amplifier.

2 Press AMP.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

(You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.)

3 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL

SELECT on the front panel to select DIGITAL.

(Refer to “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on page 27.)

4 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on.

Each press changes the Dolby Surround mode.

OPERATION

5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. 6 Press VOL (–/+) to adjust the volume level.

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When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital

When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the amplifier at the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1.

Refer to pages 42 for explanations of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic.

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Sound Modes

Selecting a Sound Mode

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 14) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the

(Dolby) Surround mode. When using the sound modes, SPEAKERS A are used. If SPEAKERS B are selected and a

sound mode is turned on, selection automatically switches to SPEAKERS A only.

Surrround operation

AMP

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

VCR 1

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

EFFECT –/+

1 Press AMP.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

(You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.)

2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode.

Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:

=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE SFC OFF+ THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 +

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• The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT –/+.

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

Sound Modes

DVD 5.1ch input playback

Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.

Press DVD/LD on the unit.

DVD/LD

Each press switches the input: DVD/LD j DVD 5.1ch

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

DIGITAL

AC-3

LCR

RSLS

LEF

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• When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby Surround mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode, and speakers B cannot be operated.

• When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level , channel levels and LOUDNESS can be set.

Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode

When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

1 Press AMP.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

(You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.)

2 Press MIDNIGHT.

Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

DIGITAL

AC-3

DIGITAL

LCR

LEF

RSLS

MIDNIGHT

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The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level.

AMP

MUTING

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

OPERATION

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Sound Modes

Adjusting bass and treble (tone control)

Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies.

TREBLE –/+

Press BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies.

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

BASS –/+

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• The tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6.

• Pressing + and – simultaneously restores the setting to 0.

• In cases described below, the tone control cannot be adjusted.

1 Dolby Surround mode is ON. 2 DSP mode is ON. 3 DVD 5.1ch input is selected. 4 Dolby Digital signals are being input.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Use FL DIMMER to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display.

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

AMP

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

+10

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER

Press FL DIMMER.

Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be selected. Each press changes the brightness of the display. When rotating through the options, the default brightness can also be selected.

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In standby, pressing Surround button (both on the front panel) returns the display to the default brightness.

AMP

MUTING

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

STANDBY/ON while holding down (Dolby)

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Other Operations

Recording from Audio Components

The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.

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The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

AMP

1 Prepare the program source.

(Tune in the radio station or load the CD, etc.)

TV FUNC

MUTING

DVD/LD

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

2 Select the component you want to record.

Press SIG. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select “ANALOG” when making analog recordings, or “DIGITAL” when making digital recordings. (Refer to “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on page 27.)

3 Insert a blank tape into the cassette deck (MD/TAPE) and

adjust the recording level (if necessary).

SIG. SELECT

4 Start recording on the cassette deck, then start playback

from the source component.

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• This amplifier outputs the input signal directly to the recording device. As there is no conversion of the audio signal, recordings cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly

SIGNAL SELECT

from digital to analog.

• Recording cannot be made from MD/TAPE.

OPERATION

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Other Operations

Recording from Video Components

The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR jacks.

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The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

AMP

1 Prepare the program source.

(Load the DVD or LD, etc.)

TV FUNC

MUTING

VOL VOL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

SIG. SELECT

2 Select the component you want to record.

Be sure to press SIG. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to choose “ANALOG”. (Refer to “Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input” on page 27.)

3 Insert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR. 4 Start recording on the video tape recorder, then start

playback from the source component.

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• Recording cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly from digital to analog.

• When recording a DVD, the recorded image may flicker or be difficult to view because of the copy protection signal programmed on the DVD.

SIGNAL SELECT

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Remote Controlling Other Components

DVD or LD player operations

Other Operations

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1 2

Before attempting to perform these operations, press the DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the DVD/LD operation mode.

AMP

5 Number buttons

TV FUNC

MUTING



ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

Use to select chapters (tracks).

6 1˜¡

1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.

7 4˜¢

4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current

chapter (track). Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous chapters (tracks).

¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following chapters (tracks).

8 MENU

LD : Switches between sides A and B of the disc. DVD : Switches the menu screen on and off.

9 +10

Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers higher than 10.

To select chapter (track) 34, press : +10 = +10 = +10 = 4 To select chapter (track) 20, press : +10 = +10 = 0

SET UP

OPERATION

Press to switch the DVD or LD player on or off.

2 8

Press to pause playback. (With certain models, this button may freeze the frame.)

3 3

Press to start playback.

4 7

Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is stopped may open the disc tray.)

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Press DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) two times in succession to make the buttons blink. While the buttons are blinking, you can operate the player by pressing the following buttons.

2 : %, 3 : ENTER, 6 : @ # , 8 : MENU key 9 : title key

Pressing the DVD/LD button again or not pressing any buttons for 30 seconds returns the remote control to its former condition.

*With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor

operation can be performed without pressing DVD/LD.

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Other Operations

SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations

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• The following operations are available from the amplifier’s remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to “Setting Up the Remote Control” on page 20).

• Before performing these operations, press the TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the TV/SAT operation mode.

AMP

MUTING



VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off.

2 5˜∞˜2˜3

Use as cursor buttons to obtain information about programs.

3 Number buttons

Use to select satellite channels.

4 ENTER

Press to select the position selected using the cursor buttons (5˜∞˜2˜3).

5 4˜¢ (GUIDE)

Use to turn the program information screen on or off.

6 DISC (MENU)

Use to turn the main menu on or off.

TV operations

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Before attempting to perform these operations, press TV CONTROL or TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) to switch the remote to the TV operation mode.

1 2



AMP

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP



Press to switch the TV on or off.

2 5

Raises the volume of the TV.

3 ∞

Lowers the volume of the TV.

4 Number buttons

Use to select a specific TV channel.

5 TV

Press to switch the TV on or off. (This operation is possible regardless of the current remote operation mode, however, it can only be used with the component assigned to TV CONTROL.)

6 TV FUNC

Press to switch the TV’s input (not possible with all models). (This operation is possible regardless of the current remote operation mode.)

7 VOL (+/–)

Use to adjust the volume of the TV.

8 CHANNEL (+/–)

Use to select a TV channel.

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Other Operations

CD player operations

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Before performing these operations, press the CD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the CD operation mode.

Press to switch the CD player on or off.

AMP

2 8

Press to pause playback.

1 2

TV FUNC

MUTING



VOL VOL

DVD/LD

VCR 1

VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

3 3

Press to start playback.

4 7

Press to stop playback.

5 Number buttons

Use to select tracks.

6 1˜¡

1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.

7 4˜¢

4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current

track. Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks.

¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next track. Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks.

8 MENU

For multi-disc CD changers, use to select the disc numbers (not possible with all models).

For example, to select disc 34, press : 3 = 4 = MENU.

9 +10

Use when selecting track numbers higher than 10. For example, to select track 34, press : +10 = +10 = +10 = 4

SET UP

OPERATION

TUNER operation

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Only PIONEER products can be operated. Set the input source to TUNER, and operate as desired using the following buttons.

MUTING



DVD/LD

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

AMP

VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

MEMU

6 7

Press to switch the tuner on or off.

2 FQ +

Shifts the frequency up.

3 !

Use to switch the auto stereo/monaural mode for receiving FM broadcasts. When the received broadcast signal is weak, press this button to set the monaural mode.

4 FQ –

Shifts the frequency down.

5 Number buttons

Use to select station call.

6 ⁄

Use to switch the RDS data while listening to an FM station. Each press changes the display in the order of RT, PS, PTY, and frequency.

7 ENTER (AM/FM select button) 8 CHANNEL –/+

Use to select stations in the current CLASS.

9 CLASS

Use to switch between preset station memory classes 1 to 3.

0 MENU

Use to select the Direct Tuning.

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Other Operations

MD recorder operations

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Before performing these operations, press the MD/TAPE (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the MD/TAPE operation mode.

AMP

Press to switch the MD recorder on or off.

1 2

MUTING



VOL VOL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.SELECT

CH.LEVEL

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

ENTER

CHANNEL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

2 8

Press to pause playback.

3 3

Press to start playback.

4 7

Press to stop playback.

5 Number buttons

Use to select tracks.

6 1˜¡

1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.

7 4˜¢

4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current

track. Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks.

¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next track. Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks.

8 +10

Use when selecting track numbers higher than 10 or

100. For example (in case of MJ-D707 (PIONEER)),

1) To select track 15, press : +10 = 1 = 5

2) To select track 115, press : +10 = +10 = 1 = 1 = 5

To start recording

Press both 2 8 and 4 7 simultaneously.

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Cassette deck operations

Other Operations

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Before performing these operations, press the MD/TAPE (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the MD/TAPE operation mode.

AMP

Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not

1 2

TV FUNC

MUTING



DVD/LD

VCR 1 VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP



possible with all models).

2 8

Press to pause playback or recording.

3 3

Press to start playback.

4 7

Press to stop playback or recording.

5 1˜¡

1 : Press to rewind the tape. Hold down during

playback for fast reverse playback (not possible with all models).

¡ : Press to fast forward the tape. Hold down during playback for fast forward playback (not possible with all models).

6 Number buttons

Use to operate deck 1 of a double cassette deck (not possible with all cassette decks).

1 button (1)

Press to rewind the tape. Hold down during playback for fast reverse playback (not possible with all models).

SET UP

OPERATION

2 button (7)

Press to stop playback or recording.

3 button (3)

Press to start playback.

4 button (¡)

Press to fast forward the tape. Hold down during playback for fast forward playback.

To start recording

Press both 2 8 and 4 7 simultaneously. You cannot record on deck 1 of a double cassette deck.

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Other Operations

VCR operations

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Before performing these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the VCR operation mode.

AMP

Press to switch the VCR 1 or VCR 2 on or off (not

1 2

TV FUNC

MUTING



DVD/LD

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

VCR 1 VCR 2

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

AMP

ATT SIG.SELECT

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

+10

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

possible with all models).

2 8

Press to pause playback or recording.

3 3

Press to start playback.

4 7

Press to stop playback or recording.

5 Number buttons

Use to select a specific channel on the VCR's TV tuner.

6 1˜¡

1 : Press to rewind the tape. Hold down during

playback for fast reverse playback (not possible with all models).

¡ : Press to fast forward the tape. Hold down during playback for fast forward playback (not possible with all models).

7 CHANNEL (–/+)

Use to change the channel of the VCR’s TV tuner.

8 TV/VCR

Use to switch the VCR’s antenna output between TV and VCR.

9 +10 (ENTER)

Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons (not all models require this step).

To start recording

Press both 2 8 and 4 7 simultaneously.

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Other Operations

Background Control of Other Components

The following steps show you how to control one component while listening to another. This may be useful if you want to rewind a tape while listening to CD, etc.

SET UP

2,3,5

MUTING

DVD/LD

VCR 2

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

ENTER

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

VCR 1

AMP

DSP MODE

ATT SIG.SELECT

TEST TONE

CH.LEVEL

+10

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV FUNC

–

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

EFFECT

MEMU

TV/VCRCLASS

FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

1 Select a component, then start playback.

For example:

Press FUNCTION to select the CD player, then press the CD button, and start playing a CD. (You should hear the sound of the CD playing back.)

2 Press MODE CHECK to display the current operation

mode.

The corresponding MULTI CONTROL button lights up.

For example:

The CD button should light up to indicate that the remote is set to operate the CD player.

3 Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to select another

operation mode.

Each time you press MODE CHECK, the next MULTI CONTROL button should light, enabling you to operate the selected device.

For example:

Press repeatedly to light the MD/TAPE button. The amplifier function remains set to CD (and you should still hear the CD player), but the remote control is now set to operate the tape deck.

OPERATION

4 Perform the desired operation(s).

The remote control remains in the selected operation mode, so you may perform as many operations as necessary.

For example :

Press 1 to rewind the tape.

5 Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to switch back to the

original operation mode.

You can also switch back to the original operation mode by pressing the corresponding MUL TI CONTROL button.

For example :

Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to light the CD button, or press the CD button.

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Additional Information

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1 channel.

Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multichannel digital system that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.

5.1 channel digital surround track

Dolby

Digital

encoding

Dolby Digital for motion picture

The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since 1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase. For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds, 16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times every second. However because an enormous amount of recording signal data is required for the multi channel system with this method, AC-3 is used to compress the data.

4 channel analog sound track (Matrix)

In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number used, the lower the sound quality. With AC-3, drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics.

Laser disc format

Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers. This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs. Dolby Digital tracks on Laser Discs record signals using the space of one analog audio channel so it will maintain compatibility with existing discs and players.

As shown in the following figure, the digital audio sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as currently done. Analog sounds are played back by using the other channel without the Dolby Digital signals for monaural audio signals.

Analog sound (Monaural)

Digital sound

Dolby Digital sound

2468101214 MHz

Video

Frequency

Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Digital is also known as the 5.1 channel system. It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect (LEF) channel. The sub woofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE).

The subwoofer channel can be used as desired to enjoy strong bass sounds.

The following table shows the comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects.

No. of recorded channels No. of playback channels Playback channel structure

Sound processing Rear (Surround) high

frequency playback limit Other

Dolby Digital

5.1 channels (Max.)

5.1 channels (Max.) Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left,

Surround Right, Sub Woofer

Digital discrete processing 20,000 Hz

• 5.1 completely independent channels

• High dynamic range

• Stable position, high phase characteristics, and advanced surround effects reproduction

• High efficiency (Compression rate of about one-tenth)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

2 channels 4 channels Front Left, Front Right, Center,

Surround

Analog matrix processing 7,000 Hz

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

The power does not turn ON.

• The power plug is disconnected.

• The protection circuit may have been activated.

Cause

Remedy

• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

SET UP

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

No sound is output when a function is selected.

No image is output when a function is selected.

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

• Improper connections.

• Sound is muted.

• The volume is turned down.

• Speakers are turned OFF.

• Improper connections.

• The input source is not properly selected.

• Speaker settings are incorrect.

• The rear and/or center levels are turned down.

• The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.

• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

• The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

• Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, and insert again.

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 7 to 12).

• Press MUTING on the remote control.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

• Press SPEAKERSto select the speakers you connected.

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 8, 10).

• Press the correct function button.

• Refer to “SPEAKER setting mode” on page 15 to check the speaker settings.

• Refer to “Setting the volume level of each channel” on page 19 to check the speaker levels.

• Connect the speakers (refer to page 10, 11).

• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 27).

• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 14, 18).

OPERATION

Cannot be remote controlled.

The display is dark.

• The remote control batteries have worn out.

• Too far away or bad angle of operation.

• There is an obstacle between the amplifier and the remote control.

• Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit's remote control signal lightreceiving window.

• A cord is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.

• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).

• Operate within 7 m (23 feet), 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 6).

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

• Connect cord to the correct jack.

• Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default.

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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Additional Information

Preset Code List

Device

DVD

SAT VCR

Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY DENON HITACHI PHILIPS RADIOLA TELEFUNKEN PIONEER PIONEER PHILIPS PANASONIC THOMSON SONY JVC GRUNDIG AKAI HITACHI TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI SHARP ORION SANYO FERGUSON BLAUPUNKT NOKIA SELECO AIWA AKIBA ALBA AMBASSADOR AMSTRAD ANITECH ASA BAIRD BASIC LINE BRANDT BRANDT

ELECTRONIQUE BUSH CATRON CGB CIMLINE CLATRONIC CONDOR CROWN DAEWOO DANSAI

Manufacturer Code 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 009 000, 003 101,103 106 105 104 104 100 100 200 414,428 403,408 417,420,428 416,417 407,417,428 408,414,419,425,426,427 401,417 406,417,419 405,409,414,417,428 407,409,414 402 412,413,424 410 417,420,421 403,408,417,427 401,410,417 417 413,419 425 413,415,418,423,424 423 419 425 411,414 410,417,419,421 418,423,425 420,422 417

413,415,418,424,425 423 419 425 423 423 418,423,425 418,423 425

Device

VCR

Manufacturer DE GRAAF DECCA DUAL DUMONT ELCATECH FIDELITY FINLANDIA FINLUX FIRSTLINE FISHER FRONTECH FUNAI GBC GENERAL GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRAETZ GRANADA GRANDIENTE GRANDIN HCM HINARI HYPSON IMPERIAL INTERFUNK ITT ITV KAISUI KENDO KORPEL LEYCO LOEWE LUXOR M-ELECTRONIC MANESTH MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX MEMPHIS METZ MINERVA MULTITECH MURPHY NBC NECKERMANN NESCO NORDMENDE OCEANIC OSAKI OTTO VERSAND PALLADIUM PATHE MARCONI PENTAX

PERDIO PHONOLA

Manufacturer Code 406 414,419 417 410,414,419 425 419 410,414 406,410,414,419 405,409,411,424,425 410 423 419 414 423 411 411,418,419,423,425 410,417 410,414 430 411,419,425 425,426 412,413,425,426 425 419 414 401,410,417,428 411,418 425 401,424 425 425 411,414 401,409,410 419 405,425 414 412,413,424 410,411,419 425 403,427 427 419,425 419 407,417 414 425 417,428 417,419 411,419,425 414 411,417,425 417 406

419 414

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Additional Information

Device

VCR

TAPE

Manufacturer PORTLAND PROLINE PYE QUELLE RADIOLA REX ROADSTAR SABA SAISHO SALORA SANSUI SBR SCHAUB LORENZ SCHNEIDER SEI SENTRA SHINTOM SIEMENS SINGER SINUDYNE SOLAVOX SUNSTAR SUNTRONIC TASHIKO TATUNG TEC TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN TENOSAL TENSAI THORN UNIVERSUM YAMISHI YOKAN YOKO PIONEER AKAI ARCAM DENON FISHER GRUNDIG JVC KENWOOD LUXMAN MARNATZ MEMOREX MITSUBISHI NAKAMICHI ONKYO PHILIPS SANSUI SHERWOOD SONY TANDBERG TECHNICS TOSHIBA YAMAHA PIONEER

Manufacturer Code 423 419,426 414 414 414 417,428 411,418,425 417,420,428 412,424 401,409 407,417 414 417,419 414,419,425 414 423 425 410,411,427 405 414 423 419 419 419 414,417,419 423 417 417,420,422,428 425 419 410,417 401,411,414,419,427 425 425 423 400,404,407,414 823 810 810,821 813 815 802 804,807,816 805 815 819 823 806 808,812 815 818 809 801,817 814 803 820,822 811,816 800,819

Device

Manufacturer AKAI ARCAM ASUKA AUDIO TON BUSH CALIFORNIA

AUDIO LAB CYRUS DENON DUAL FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI INTERSOUND JVC KENWOOD KODAK LINN LUXMAN M ELECTRONIC MARANTZ MATSUI MCS MEMOREX MERIDIAN MITSUBISHI NAD NAIM ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS QUAD QUASER ROADSTAR ROTEL SABA SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS TELEFUNKEN THOMSON UNIVERSUM YAMAHA PIONEER PHILIPS SONY GRUNDIG PANASONIC TOSHIBA TELEFUNKEN SHARP SAMSUNG HITACHI SABA BRANDT SANYO

Manufacturer Code 308 312 313 312 305 304

312 309 313,319 317 302 312 307 313 303 310,311 322 312 318 323 304,312 312 304 300 312 308 316 312 320 304 312,322 312 304 323 312 319 317 321 301,316 304,306 319 319 312 314,315 300,325 601,607,610,636 604 601,632 601,608,620,622 605,632 612,614,631 602 607,615,623,625 601,606,610,612,620,621,633,637 601,612,620,630 612 611,624,627

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DeviceTVManufacturer

THOMSON FERGUSON NOKIA MITSUBISHI SCHNEIDER GOLDSTAR BLAUPUNKT NORDMENDE RADIOLA JVC DAEWOO ORION SIEMENS ACURA ADMIRAL AKAI AKURA ALBA AMSTRAD ANITECH ASA ASUKA AUDIOGONIC BASIC LINE BAUR BEKO BEON BLUE SKY BLUE STAR BPL BTC BUSH CASCADE CATHAY CENTURION CGB CIMLINE CLARIVOX CLATRONIC CONDOR CONTEC CROSLEY CROWN CRYSTAL CYBERTRON DAINICHI DANSAI DAYTON DECCA DIXI DUMONT ELIN ELITE ELTA EMERSON ERRES FINLANDIA FINLUX

Manufacturer Code 612,630,631 607,612,630 603,620,631 601,609 607,619,626 607,629 601 603,612,630,631 607 613 607,623,636 603,607,616,617 601 623 601 603,611,620 619 607,616,619,623 620,623,626 623 624 619 607,612 619,623 601,607,620 615 607 619 618 618 619 607,619,620,623,626,636 623 607 607 620 623 607 615 615 623 603 615,623 620 619 619 607 623 607,627 607,623 632 607 619 623 620 607 611,621,635 603,607,624,627,632,633,635

DeviceTVManufacturer

FIRSTLINE FISHER FORMENTI FRONTECH FRONTECH/

PROTECH FUJITSU FUNAI GBC GEC GELOSO GENEXXA GOODMANS GORENJE GPM GRAETZ GRANADA GRANDIENTE GRANDIN HANSEATIC HCM HINARI HISAWA HUANYU HYPSON ICE IMPERIAL INDIANA INGELEN INTERFUNK INTERVISION ISUKAI ITC ITT JEC KAISUI KAPSCH KENDO KENNEDY KORPEL KOYODA LEYCO LIESENK&TTER LUXOR M ELECTRONIC M-ELECTRONIC MAGNADYNE MAGNAFON MANESTH MARANTZ MARK MATSUI MCMICHAEL MEDIATOR MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MULTITECH NECKERMANN

Manufacturer Code 617,623 603,611,615,624 603,607,620 601,620,625 603

627 617,625 603,620 607,610,627 603,623 601,619 607,616,626,627,636 615 619 601,620 607,611,620,621,627 639 618 607,620 618,623 607,619,623 618 636 607,618,625 625,626 615,620 607 601 601,603,607,620 625,628 619 620 601,603,620 605 618,619,623 601 620 603,620 607 623 607,617,625,627 607 603,620,621 601,623,624,633,635,636 607,612,630 603,628 628 616,625 607 607 607,616,617,620,623,626,627 610 607 623 601 601,632 623,628 601,607

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Device

Manufacturer NEI NIKKAI NOBLIKO OCEANIC OSAKI OSO OSUME OTTO VERSAND PALLADIUM PANAMA PATHO CINEMA PAUSA PHILCO PHOENIX PHONOLA PROFEX PROTECH QUELLE R-LINE RBM REDIFFUSION REX ROADSTAR SAISHO SALORA SAMBERS SBR SCHAUB

LORENZ SEG SEI SELECO SIAREM SINUDYNE SKANTIC SOLAVOX SONOKO

Manufacturer Code 607,620 605,607,619,625,627 628 601,603,620 619,625,627 619 627 601,603,607,620 615 625 620 623 603,620 603 607 620,623 607,620,623,625,628 601,603,607,620,624,632 607 632 603,620 601,625 619,623,625 616,623,625 601,603,620,621 628 607,610 620

620,625 603,617,628 601,620 603,628 603,616,617,628 621 601 607,623

Device

TUNER

Manufacturer SONOLOR SONTEC SOUNDWAVE STANDARD STERN SUSUMU SYSLINE TANDY TASHIKO TATUNG TEC TELEAVIA TELETECH TENSAI THORN TOMASHI TOWADA ULTRAVOX UNIVERSUM VESTEL VOXSON WALTHAM WATSON WATT RADIO WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE YOKO PIONEER SONY KENWOOD SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON PIONEER PIONEER

Manufacturer Code 601,611 607 607 619,623 601 619 607 601,619,627 610 607,627 620 612 623 617,619 601,607,620,624,627 618 620 603,620,628 601,607,615,620,624,625,633,635 607 601 621 607 603,620,628 607

607,620,625 600,601,603,607,612,620,630 901 903 902 904 905 906 900,902 500

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Continuous Power Output (DIN, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 1%, 8 Ω)

STEREO Front .......................................100 W + 100 W

SURROUND Front ........................................... 60 W + 60 W

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, TUNER, AUX

MD/TAPE,..........................................................200 mV/47 kΩ

Frequency Response

VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, TUNER, AUX

MD/TAPE,.........................................5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB

Output (Level/Impedance)

VCR REC, MD/TAPE REC ...................................200 mV/2.2 kΩ

Tone Control

BASS .................................................................± 6 dB (100 Hz)

TREBLE .............................................................. ± 6 dB (10 kHz)

LOUDNESS ..................................... +9 dB/+7 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN (Rated power output/50 mW)]*

VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, TUNER, AUX

MD/TAPE,.............................................................82 dB/62 dB

Center ..................................................... 60 W

Rear......................................................... 60 W

+0 –3

VIDEO Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO............................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output (Level/Impedance)

VCR, MONITOR...................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Frequency Response

VCR, MONITOR.......................................... 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .......................................................... 55 dB

Cross Talk ............................................................................. 55 dB

* Direct: ON ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

+0 –3

Miscellaneous

Power Requirement ............................... AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption .......................................................... 220 W

Power Consumption in Standby mode ................................ 1 W

Dimensions ............................... 420 (W) × 158 (H) × 401 (D) mm

Weight (without package)...................................................9.8 kg

Furnished Parts

Dry Cell Batteries (SIZE “AA” (IEC LR6)) ................................... 2

Remote Control Unit ................................................................... 1

Operating Instructions ................................................................ 1

NOTE:

Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: 03-9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90

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