Pioneer VSA-E07 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
VSA-E07
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT 1
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be
IMPORTANT 2
FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[For European model]
If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. The cut-off plug must be disposed of as an electrical shock hazard could exist if connected to a socket outlet.
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 STANDBY POSITION.
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 cleansers.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.
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Table of Contents
Before You Start .................................................................................................. 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................ 5
How to Use This Manual.................................................................................. 5
Installing the Amplifier......................................................................................5
Opening the Front Panel .................................................................................. 6
Preparing the Remote Control......................................................................... 6
Connecting Your Equipment .............................................................................. 8
Audio Components .......................................................................................... 8
Video Components ........................................................................................... 9
Digital Connections .........................................................................................10
External Decoder Input .................................................................................. 12
Speakers ...........................................................................................................13
Connecting Additional Amplifiers ................................................................. 15
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) (Except for the UK model.)................. 15
Displays and Controls....................................................................................... 16
Front Panel .......................................................................................................16
Display ..............................................................................................................18
Remote Control............................................................................................... 20
Basic Amplifier LCD Screens ......................................................................... 21
Initial Set Up...................................................................................................... 23
On Screen Display .......................................................................................... 23
Setting Up the Remote Control ..................................................................... 24
Setting Up for Surround Sound .................................................................... 26
PREPARATION
UP
SET
Basic Playback ................................................................................................... 38
Playing Source with Stereo Sound ................................................................38
Sound Modes...................................................................................................40
Selecting a Sound Mode.................................................................................42
Playing Source with Dolby Digital, DTS Sound or MPEG Audio.................43
Using MPEG audio discs .............................................................................44
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input .................................................45
Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) ......................... 46
96kHz/24bit Performance.............................................................................46
Listening in MIDNIGHT listening mode .................................................... 47
External decoder playback ......................................................................... 47
Listening in LOUDNESS mode ...................................................................48
Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) ...................................................48
Direct playback .............................................................................................49
Adjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only)...................... 49
Remote Control of Other Components...........................................................50
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components...................50
Locking the Settings ........................................................................................54
Using Remote Control with Other Components ...........................................55
Using Other Functions...................................................................................... 62
Recording from Audio Components ..............................................................62
Recording from Video Components ..............................................................62
Multi Operations ..............................................................................................63
System OFF ......................................................................................................65
Setting Up the Direct Function .......................................................................67
Resetting the Remote Control ........................................................................67
Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving...............................................................68
Dolby Digital ................................................................................................... 68
DTS ...................................................................................................................69
MPEG Audio.....................................................................................................70
THX ...................................................................................................................70
Preset Code List .............................................................................................. 71
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 74
Specifications.................................................................................... Back cover
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OPERATION
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Features
MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) decoder equipped
DVD and other media recorded in MPEG audio can be played back.
The MPEG logo is a registered trademark of Royal Philips Electronics.
Automatic Decoding of DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this amplifier and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Automatic Decoding of Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
No need to worry about program formats. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in
2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches
the automatically according to the input signal.
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. All rights
reserved.
Direct Energy MOS amplifier
The VSA-E07 amplifier incorporates 5 independent 130 watt built in power amplifiers, with high­performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources.
True Home Cinema with THX® Certification
The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode employs special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well designed movie theaters. You can enjoy this effect with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources.
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Advanced Theater Modes
This mode enhances the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved. The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of possibilities.
DSP Surround Modes
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of transforming your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music.
Midnight Listening Mode
Midnight Listening mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible.
Digital Noise Reduction
Digital Noise reduction is the latest technology for filtering out unwanted noise. It produces clear, resonant tones.
New LCD Remote Control
This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can access a huge amount of different buttons. Instead of the old method where one button had to perform many tasks, this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose. This remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, the multi­operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically.
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The Energy-saving Design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in Standby mode). Regarding the power consumption in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on back cover.
Before You Start
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.
PREPARATION
(Attached to the back of the remote control)
Cushion for Remote × 4 "AA" IEC LR6 batteries × 4 Remote control unit Touch pen
How to Use This Manual
This manual is for the VSA-E07 Audio/Video Multi-Channel Amplifier. This manual is divided into two main sections which will tell you how to setup and use the unit :
PREPARATION
First carry out the tasks below in this "Before You Start" section to prepare the remote control, then connect the amplifier to your other components as described in "Connecting Your Equipment" (p.8). Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVD and LD player properly to be able to take advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound systems (p.10-11). To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see "Displays & Controls" starting on p.16.
SETUP
Performing the tasks in "Initial Set Up" (from p.23) is essential to get proper surround sound.
OPERATION
To play some music or soundtrack refer to "Basic Playback" on p.38. Doing the operations in "Remote Control of Other Components" (p.50) is highly recommended so you can use this unit's remote control for all your components. "Using Other Functions" (p.62) explains the other possibilities of the amplifier. "Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving" (p.68) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide.
The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual:
Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.
Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.
Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.
Installing the Amplifier
Ventilation
• When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the 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 the internal temperature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard.
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Before You Start
Opening the Front Panel
To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.
Preparing the Remote Control
Loading the batteries
Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the LCD display so please use alkaline batteries. Depending on individual use you may have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be able to get an average of 1-3 months of battery life. When you notice a decrease in the operating range (see next page) or if the alarm sounds, replace all batteries with new ones. NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will need re-adjusting (see p.24).
12 3
(
9
(
AA dry cell batteries
((“AA”IEC LR6)×4)
(
9
9
(
9
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.
Remote Control Battery Alarm
When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an alarm will sound and a warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as above.
Change Battery !!
SIZE AA, LR6SIZE AA, LR6
OK ?
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Before You Start
The Touch Pen & Backlight
The touch pen is located in the back right-hand corner of the remote control. Take it out by sliding your finger along the bottom right edge of the remote control and then grasping the pen with thumb and forefinger. The backlight button is located in the top right-hand corner on the back of the remote control. Use this button in low-lighting to see the screen more clearly.
Back light switch
Touch pen
Operating range of remote control unit
Remote Control Cushions
Apply the cushions to the feet of the remote control as shown in the diagram below.
PREPARATION
Operating other PIONEER components
The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSA-E07 is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.
30
30
7m
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 receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.
• Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.
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.
IN
Amplifier
Remote Control
You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufactures) 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 setting stored in the remote control" on page 50)).
OUT
CONTROL
PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.
CONTROL
IN
OUT
To CONTROL IN terminal of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.
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Connecting Your Equipment
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
• To cover all possible Laser Discs, a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection and two digital connections (p.11).
• Regarding a DVD player, you must use the analog connections (Video Components (p.9)) and the digital connection (p.10).
Audio Components
To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use DTS surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. See p.10-11 for more on digital connections.
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
OUTPUT
L R
CD player
DIGITAL
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
S R
RF IN
F R
C
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
RL
OUTPUT
FM/AM Tuner
PCM/ /DTS
/MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
L
S W
P L A Y
R E C
I
N
I
N
RL
IN
FLF
F R
S L
S R
P
P L
L
C
A
A Y
Y
R
S
E
W
C
PHONO
VCR1 /DVR
VCR2
TAPE1 /CD-R
VIDEO
DVD
S
/LD
IN
IN
TV/
S
SAT
IN
IN
S
IN
IN
S
OUT
OUT
S
IN
IN
S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
MD/
IN
L R
Turntable
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the (signal ground) terminal.
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
A B
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
REC PLAY
L R
MD recorder
or Cassette deck
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
REC PLAY
L R
Cassette deck
(with REC monitor)
7 Audio cords
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.
Connect red plugs to R
R
L
(right) and white plugs to L (left). Be sure to insert completely.
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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.
Connecting Your Equipment
Video Components
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital/ DTS you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection (as shown here) and two digital connections (see page 11).
PREPARATION
DVD player
(or LD player)
OUTPUT
VIDEO L R
DIGITAL
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
RF IN
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
OUTPUT
S R
F R
C
RL
PCM/ /DTS
/MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
L
S W
P L
A
Y
R
E
C
I
N
I
N
VIDEO L R
TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)
Video deck (1) Video deck (2)
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO L R
RL
IN
FLF
F R
S L
S R
P
P L
L
C
A
A Y
Y
R
S
E
W
C
PHONO
TAPE1
VIDEO
DVD
S
/LD
IN
IN
TV/
S
SAT
IN
IN
S
IN
IN VCR1 /DVR
S
OUT
OUT
S
IN
IN VCR2
S
OUT
OUT
MONITOR
S
VIDEO
OUT
MD/
/CD-R
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
CONTROL
INPUT
VIDEO L R
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO TV
A B
FRONT
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
7 Front
VIDEO
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO L R
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT
PHONES
VIDEO L R
S-VIDEO
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
VIDEO
EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT
SPEAKERS
Video
camera
(etc.)
TV
(monitor)
VIDEO INPUT
LV
R
7 Audio/Video cords
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV.
R
L
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left),
VIDEO
and the yellow plugs to VIDEO. Be sure to insert completely.
Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO."
If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect them on the back of the amplifier. However, if you use S-video cords for
your video hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S-video connections. Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook ups, you should use them for your TV as well.
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Connecting Your Equipment
Digital Connections
In order to use MPEG/Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the amplifier). The VSA-E07 has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs. You can assign the jacks to the proper component(s). Refer to “DIGITAL INPUT SELECT” on page 36. A DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special (see the previous page). Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM/ MPEG OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.
2 RF jack (if the LD player has one) as well as a pair of analog jacks
2/DTS/
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
S R
RF IN
F R
C
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
RL
PCM/ /DTS /MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
L
S W
P L A Y
R E C
I
N
I
N
RL
IN
FLF
F R
S L
S R
P
P L
L
C
A
A Y
Y
R
S
E
W
C
VIDEO
DVD
S
/LD
IN
IN
TV/
S
SAT
IN
IN
S
IN
IN VCR1 /DVR
S
OUT
OUT
S
IN
IN VCR2
S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
MD/
TAPE1
/CD-R
IN
PHONO
DIGITAL DIGITAL
OUT
CD player MD recorderDVD player
7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables
Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical 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.
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
A B
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
CENTER SPEAKER
DIGITAL
OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
IN
DIGITAL INPUT JACKS
The default setting for each of the digital inputs is described below. DIGITAL 1: DVD/LD DIGITAL 2: CD DIGITAL 3: MD DIGITAL 4: TV/SAT
2 RF IN: DVD/LD
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
DIGITAL
OUT
TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)
Digital audio cord (or standard video cord)
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Optical cable
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player
Connecting Your Equipment
Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and a coaxial or optical connection. If your player has an
2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p. 36).
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
DIGITAL
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
RF IN
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)
1
23
S R
F R
C
RL
DIGITAL OUT
PCM (OPT.)
PCM/ /DTS
/MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
L
S W
P L A Y
R E C
I
N
I
N
RL
IN
FLF
F R
S L
S R
P
P L
L
C
A
A Y
Y
R
S
E
W
C
VCR1 /DVR
VCR2
TAPE1
/CD-R
PHONO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
DVD
S
/LD
IN
IN
TV/
S
SAT
IN
IN
S
IN
IN
S
OUT
OUT
S
IN
IN
S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
MD/
IN
OUT
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
A B
CENTER
FRONT
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
DVD/LD player
or LD player
PREPARATION
Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both. Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT procedure (see p. 36).
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Connecting Your Equipment
External Decoder Input
In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you need an external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.47)
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
DIGITAL
»
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
RF IN
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
SURROUND
OUTPUT
S
R
F
R
C
RL
L
PCM/ /DTS
/MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
IN
L
S W
P L A Y
R E C
I N
I N
»
SUB
WOOFER
FLF
F R
S L
S R
C
S W
RL
P
P L
L A
A Y
Y
R E C
»
CENTER
PHONO
TAPE1
DVD
/LD IN
TV/
SAT
IN
IN
VCR1
/DVR
OUT
IN
VCR2
OUT
MD/
/CD-R
IN
R
Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
»
FRONT
OUTPUT
S
IN
S
IN
S
IN
S
S
IN
S
OUT
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
A B
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
L
R
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You can't use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input.
Connecting Your Equipment
Speakers
A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSA-E07 will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the amplifier is designed to be used with at least three speakers. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the amplifier match those on the speakers.
The VSA-E07 has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6-16.
PREPARATION
Front Speakers (A)
L C SR SLR
DIGITAL
1
234
PCM/ /DTS
S R
F R
C
RL
/MPEG OUT
S L
L
S
W P
L A Y
R E C
I N
I N
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
RF IN
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
TV (To be used as the center speaker)
PREOUT
EXTERNAL
DECODER
Center Speaker Surround Speakers
RL
IN
FLF
F R
S L
S R
P
P L
L
C
A
A Y
Y
R
S
E
W
C
PHONO
VCR1
VCR2
TAPE1
/CD-R
VIDEO
DVD
S
/LD
IN
IN
TV/
S
SAT
IN
IN
S
IN
IN
/DVR
S
OUT
OUT
S
IN
IN
S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
MD/
IN
IN
OUT
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
CONTROL
A B
CENTER
FRONT
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
Powered sub woofer
Be sure to complete all other
INPUT
connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary.
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Connecting Your Equipment
Surround
Left
Surround
Right
Listening
Position
Front
Left
Front RightCenter
Sub
Woofer
7 Speaker terminals
1 Twist exposed wire
strands together.
10 mm
2 Loosen speaker terminal
and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
Speaker placement
If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which raise them off the floor.
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• 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 or 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.
• 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.
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Additional Amplifiers
Although the VSA-E07 has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shown below.
PREPARATION
L-Audio (MONO)
PIONEER
projection TV
(for center
channel)
AUDIO
IN
L R
DIGITAL
1
234
PCM/ /DTS/MPEG IN
S R
RF IN
F
R
C
TAPE2 MONITOR
CD
LINE/ TUNER
(or)
RL
PCM/ /DTS
/MPEG OUT
PREOUT
S
EXTERNAL
L
DECODER
L
S
W
P L A Y
R E C
I N
I N
IN
Amplifier
(for center
channel)
AUDIO
IN
RL
DVD
/LD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
FLF
IN
VCR1 /DVR
F
OUT
R
S
IN
L
VCR2
S
OUT
R
P
P L
L
C
A
A
MD/
Y
Y
TAPE1
/CD-R
R
S
E
W
C
IN
PHONO
L R
VIDEO
S
IN
S
IN
S
IN
S
OUT
S
IN
S
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
Amplifier
(for surround
channels)
AUDIO
IN
L
R
FR FL C SR SL R L
TO
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
A B
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI
The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.
Amplifier (for front channels)
AUDIO
IN
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX
FRONT
SPEAKERS
Powered
sub woofer
INPUT
L
R
AC OUTLETS
UNSWITCHED 100W MAX
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) (Except for the UK model.)
[SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX]
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the amplifier’s POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.
[UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX]
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the amplifier is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of the connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.
CAUTION!
• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLETS in order to avoid overheating or fire risk. This can cause the amplifier to malfunction.
• The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.
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Displays and Controls
Front Panel
All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.
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AUDIO / VIDEO MULTI - CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
STANDBY/ON
OFF ON
DSP
STANDBY
THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD
STEREO
MODE
/DTS
MPEG
VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD /LD
TV/SAT
FL
DIMMER
MD/TAPE 1/
LINE/
CD
PHONO
CD-R
TUNER
MIN MAX
INPUT SELECTOR
MASTER VOLUME
~!@#$%
PHONES
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO INPUT
L AUDIO R
EXTERNAL
DECODER IN
DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT
- BASS +
+¡ _ ) ( * &
1 Main power (_ ON/ OFF) button
If the button is OFF (), the power of the amplifier is shut off and the STANDBY/ON button on the amplifier or the remote control do not function. Pressing the button again will turn the amplifier ON (_) and the amplifier enters the standby mode. In the standby mode, you can turn on the amplifier using the STANDBY/ON button on the amplifier or the remote control.
2 STANDBY/ON button
Press to switch the amplifier ON or into STANDBY mode.
3 STANDBY indicator
Lights when the amplifier is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this amplifier consumes a small amount of power (1.0 W) during the standby mode.)
4 DSP MODE button (See p.41-42)
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 and create different listening environments.
^
EFFECT/
SIGNAL
DIGITAL
CHANNEL
SELECT
NR
INPUT ATTSPEAKERS
- TREBLE +
5 STEREO button (See p.41-42)
6 2/DTS buttons (See p.40,42 & 68-70)
7 Display (See p.18) 8 Remote sensor
9 Source indicators
0 FL DIMMER button (See p.49)
– LEVEL +
SELECT
TAPE 2
MONITOR
LEVEL CONTROL
5–CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT
Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.
THX CINEMA : Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA mode when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS a variety of other sources. ADVANCED THEATER : Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes.
STANDARD (
MPEG
) : Press repeatedly to select
the standard mode and MPEG mode.
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the amplifier.
Shows the source currently selected.
Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.
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Displays and Controls
- INPUT SELECTOR dial
Turn to select a source component. The source indicators show the current component:
DVD/LD : DVD player or LaserDisc player. TV/SAT : TV tuner or satellite tuner. CD : Compact Disc player. MD/TAPE 1/CD-R : Tape deck or Mini Disc
recorder connected to MD/TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/ outputs.
LINE/TUNER : FM/AM tuner. PHONO : Turntable. VIDEO : Video camera (etc.) connected to the
VIDEO INPUT on the front panel. VCR 1/DVR : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1/DVR inputs. VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.
= MASTER VOLUME
Adjusts the overall amplifier volume.
~ EXTERNAL DECODER IN button (See
p.47)
Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the amplifier.
! DIRECT button (See p.49)
Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the amplifier in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback.
@ LOUDNESS button (See p.48)
Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.
# MIDNIGHT button (See p.47)
Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.
$ DIGITAL NR button (See p.46)
Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).
% SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.45)
Use to select the signal from the digital components. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:
ANALOG : To select an analog signal. DIGITAL : To select an optical or coaxial digital
signal.
AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal. AUTO : This is the default. If there are both
analog and digital input signals, the amplifier automatically selects the best possible signal.
^ EFFECT/CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL(–/+)
buttons
EFFECT : Use these buttons to increase or
decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode, the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP or ADVANCED Theater you want (by pressing the DSP MODE/ADVANCED button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect. CHANNEL : You may want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources. Use this button to select the channel you want to adjust. –/+ : Use these buttons to select the amount of effect in a sound mode or to adjust the channel level when making surround sound settings.
& TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.62)
Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.
* INPUT ATT button
Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the amplifier to distort (the overload indicator will light furiously).
( TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.48)
Use to adjust the high frequencies.
) BASS (–/+) button (See p.48)
Use to adjust low frequencies.
_ SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons
A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A & B systems and the sub-woofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.
A A+B OFFB
+ VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.9)
S-VIDEO : Video input for connecting a video
camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out. VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.
¡ PHONES jack
Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers).
PREPARATION
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Displays and Controls
Display
All the display information is explained and /or referenced here.
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SELECT
OVER
SP AB
LFE
R
H.P
ANALOG DIGITAL
AC-3RF
AUTO
AC-3DTS MPEG
C
L
LS LS RS
1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators
Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component (see "Front Panel", %, SIGNAL SELECT). ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned. DIGITAL : Lights when digital audio signals are selected. AC-3 RF : Lights when AC-3 RF signals are assigned. AUTO : Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically. AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. MPEG: Blinks when the MPEG mode is selected, and lights when a source with MPEG audio signals is played.
2 Speaker indicators
Light to indicate the current speaker system (see "Front Panel", _, SPEAKERS (A/B)). SP # A : Lights when speaker system A is selected. SP # B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. SP # AB : Lights when speaker systems A & B are selected.
MIDNIGHTLOUDNESSATTSIGNAL
DSP
STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
MPEG
VOLUME
dB
TAPE 2
~!@
3 Analog level indicators
OVER : If "ANALOG" is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed. When this occurs, press INPUT ATT on the front panel to attenuate (lower) the signal. Also, when "DIGITAL" is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that a source containing an excessive amount of information is being processed. If this occurs, see p. 42. ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode only).
4 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.48)
Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.
5 H.P (headphones)
Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers A and B turn off automatically).
6 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.47)
Lights when the MIDNIGHT listening mode is on.
7 DSP indicator (See p.41-42)
Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected.
8 STEREO indicator (See p.41-42)
Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.
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9 Function indicator
Displays the function.
0 2 Surround/dts mode indicators
2 DIGITAL : When the 2 Surround/dts mode
on the amplifier is on, this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.
2 PRO LOGIC : When the 2 Surround/dts
mode on the amplifier is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. ( Both B or A+B speaker systems turn off automatically when headphones are plugged.)
dts : Lights when DTS signals are input. THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA
mode is selected. MPEG: Lights when the MPEG mode is selected.
- MASTER VOLUME indication
Displays current level of master volume.
= TAPE 2 indicator
Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.
~ Character display
Displays sound modes, general information, etc.
Displays and Controls
PREPARATION
! LFE indicator
LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel. The indicator under the LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not present in all parts of the soundtrack).
@ Program Format indicator
When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, the following indicators light to show the channels being played back.
L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround* RS : Right surround*
*1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback. *2: Indicates Dolby surround playback.
1
, S : Surround (mono)*2,
1
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Displays and Controls
Remote Control
These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the amplifier. Since the screen on this LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other components/functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions.
To turn on the remote control touch it anywhere on the screen.
5 REMOTE SETUP button.
TV
CONTROL
FUNCTION
CH +
CH – VOL + VOL –
FUNCTION
9
6
Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See "Remote Control of Other Components" starting on p.50)
6 BACK LIGHT switch
7
Switch the BACK LIGHT on or off (see p.7)
7 TV CONTROL buttons
The following buttons are used to control the TV
8
only and can be used once they are preset to control your TV.
: Press to turn the power of the TV on/off.
FUNCTION : Press TV FUNC to select the TV’s
input. CH +/– : Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV. VOL +/– : Press to control the volume of the TV.
8 FUNCTION button
Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.
9 MASTER VOLUME button
Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.
12 3 4 5
MUTING
0=
REMOTE
SETUP
MD/TAPE1
CD
LINE/
TUNER
TV
CONTROL
MASTER VOLUME
+
AMP
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VCR1
VCR2
SYSTEM
MULTI
OFF
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
~
OPERATION
-
1 STANDBY/ON button
Press to turn power of the amplifier on or to STANDBY (off).
on of f
BACK LIGHT
2 AMP button
Press to switch the remote control into amplifier mode or to get amplifier screens.
3 Function buttons
These buttons are the basic controls that switch the mode of the amplifier and allow you to control your other components. DVD/LD : Press to switch the remote control into DVD/LD mode. TV/SAT : Press to switch the remote control into TV/SAT (satellite tuner) mode. VCR 1 : Press to switch the remote control into VCR 1 mode. VCR 2 : Press to switch the remote control into VCR 2 mode. MD/TAPE 1 : Press to switch the remote control into MD/TAPE 1 mode. CD : Press to switch the remote control into CD mode. LINE/TUNER : Press to switch the remote control into TUNER mode. TV CONTROL : Press so that the remote control can operate the TV CONTROL commands.
4 REMOTE CONTROL screen (See p.21)
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0 MUTE button
Press to mute or restore the volume.
- SYSTEM OFF button (See p.65-66)
This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings will be turned off. For example : If you programmed power off in the SYSTEM OFF settings for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products.
= MULTI OPERATION button
Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p. 63 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.
~ %//@/# ENTER buttons
These buttons can be used for a variety of operations. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the %/ buttons can be used to adjust CHANNEL DELAY or CHANNEL LEVEL. The %/ buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be use to lock or unlock a setting (see p.54). These buttons are also used to control the DVD menu for the DVD remote control screen.
Basic Amplifier LCD Screens
Amplifier MAIN Screen
Amplifier
0 9
8
MIDNIGHT
DIGITAL
THX
NR
7
DSP STEREO
/ dts
ADVANCED
THEATER
DIRECT
LOUDNESS
STANDARD
MPEG
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1
MAIN SUB
EFFECT
SIGNAL SELECT
Displays and Controls
PREPARATION
2
3
4
1 Amplifier SUB button
Press this button to select the amplifier sub screen (on the page 22) when the remote control is on the amplifier main screen.
2 EFFECT +/– button
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP/Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the DSP/Advanced Theater button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect.
3 2/dts buttons (See p.40,42 & 68-70)
Press these buttons to put the amplifier in the selected surround sound mode.
4 SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.45)
Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:
ANALOG : To select an analog signal. DIGITAL : To select a digital signal. AC-3 RF : To select an AC-3 RF signal. AUTO : This is the default. If there are both
analog and digital input signal, the amplifier automatically selects digital.
5 DIRECT button
Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the amplifier in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback.
6 LOUDNESS button (See p.48)
Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.
7 DIGITAL NR button (See p.46)
Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).
8 MIDNIGHT button (See p.47)
Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.
9 DSP button (See p.41-42)
Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.
0 STEREO button (See p.41-42)
Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.
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Displays and Controls
Amplifier SUB Screen
Amplifier
TAPE 2
7
MONITOR
6
INPUT
5
ATT.
1 Amplifier MAIN button
Press this button to select the amplifier main screen (on the page 21) when the remote control is on the amplifier sub screen.
2 BASS & TREBLE (+/–) buttons (See
p.48)
Use to adjust the high and low frequencies (STEREO mode only).
3 SYSTEM SET UP button
Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see "Setting Up for Surround Sound " starting on p. 26.
4 CHANNEL LEVEL button (See p.31-32)
Use this feature to adjust the level of individual speakers during playback of a source.
EXTERNAL
5.1CH
MAIN SUB
BASS
CH
LEVEL
4
1
TREBLE
SYSTEM
SETUP
2
3
5 INPUT ATT button
Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the amplifier to distort (the overload indicator will light furiously).
6 EXTERNAL 5.1 CHANNEL button (See
p.47)
Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSA-E07.
7 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.62)
Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's being made.
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Initial Set Up
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On Screen Display
There are a number of possible ways to hook up the amplifier to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your amplifier to your TV, but some of them won't allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules.
1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the amplifier as you use to
hook up the amplifier and your TV. For example, if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and the amplifier, use composite video cords to hook up the amplifier to your TV. If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD and the amplifier, use S video cords to hook up the amplifier to your TV.
2 Always make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). Your TV may have a
number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one you won't be able to use this amplifier's on­screen display, or, in fact, see any picture from this amplifier at all. If you are unsure how to choose an input channel for your TV, refer to the manual which came with your TV.
You might, for example, use both composite and S video cords to hook up your video components with this amplifier and then use composite video cords to hook up this amplifier to your TV. This arrangement would still NOT let you see the on screen displays from this amplifier on your TV. The best idea is just to use one type of video cord for all your video component and TV hook ups.
Switching video system between PAL and NTSC
This amplifier is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen display) and you need to set the amplifier to the type of video system you have, either PAL or NTSC. If you do not match the system on the amplifier with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. People with multi-system TVs, don’t need to worry about changing the setting. If necessary, follow the instructions below to switch the type of video system.
UP
SET
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
STANDBY/ON
DSP
STEREO
STANDBY
MODE
/DTS
THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD
VIDEO INPUT
MPEG
L AUDIO R
OFF _ON
PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO
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VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD /LD
EXTERNAL
DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT
DECODER IN
- TREBLE +
- BASS +
LOUDNESS
1
Put the amplifier in the STANDBY mode.
2
While holding down the LOUDNESS button press the STANDBY/ON button. The video system type, either "PAL" or "NTSC", appears in the display. It will be shown for about seven seconds and then the amplifier returns to normal operating
MD/TAPE 1/
LINE/
TV/SAT
CD
CD-R
TUNER
EFFECT/
CHANNEL
SIGNAL
DIGITAL
SELECT
SELECT
- LEVEL +
NR
TAPE 2
INPUT ATTSPEAKERS
MONITOR
5-CHANNEL EQ
mode.
Be careful to press the LOUDNESS button and NOT the DIRECT button, which will accidentally clear all your speaker settings (see warning p.69).
SIGNAL SELECT
A
SP
DIGITAL
When a PAL system is selected
SIGNAL SELECT
A
SP
DIGITAL
When a NTSC system is selected
When using the PAL setting the OSD does not get displayed in color.
VOLUME
dB
VOLUME
dB
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