Pioneer vsa-e08 User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

VSA-E08

Operating Instructions

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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.

CAUTION

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 ON/OFF BUTTON 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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Quick Start Guide

This is a quick guide to setting up your new amplifier so you can get home theater surround sound. For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual. Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to hook up your DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, 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 you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate

terminal on the amplifier. In order to do this you will need the proper cable. For coaxial connections you can use a regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have the same type of plugs. For optical connections you will need a special optical cord which you can buy at your local stereo store. Also hook up the video connection of your DVD player, the analog audio (for recording the audio on DVDs, use regular RCA stereo cords), and your TV (it's easiest to use a regular composite RCA video cords) as shown below. It is important that you hook up your TV (or monitor) in order to see a video image as well as the on screen displays (OSDs) shown by this amplifier (for more on p. 16-17). We also recommend hooking up your all your digital components to analog audio jacks. For this you can use regular RCA stereo cords.

Coaxial Digital Connection

If your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it up using this terminal. Follow the diagram below. This is the best scenario, as you will be able to follow the default settings of this amplifier and won't need to assign the digital inputs.

VIDEOAUDIO

PCM/

RF IN (AC-3)

IN2IN

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

DVD /

LD IN

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

RCA video cord

RCA stereo cord

coaxial cord

MONITOR

OUT1

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

STEREO

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT

DVD player

(not a PCM-only output)

RCA video cord

Optical Digital Connection

If your DVD player has a optical terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out you can hook it up using this following the below diagram. You will need to assign the digital input (tell the amplifier which input you put your DVD digital audio into). See page V for this.

VIDEOAUDIO

PCM/

RF IN (AC-3)

IN2IN

DTS

IN5IN4IN

DIGITAL

DVD /

LD IN

S2 VIDEOVIDEO

RCA video cord

RCA stereo cord

optical cord

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG

STEREO

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DVD player

(not a PCM-only output)

MONITOR

OUT1

RCA video cord

VIDEO INPUT

III

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Quick Start Guide

2 Speaker Connections

Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this amplifier with fewer speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the amplifier. If you only have two speakers hook them up as "FRONT." If you have three hook up the single speaker as "CENTER." Follow the diagram on p. 19 in order to hook up all your speakers. A center speaker is very important for watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. If you do not have a CENTER

speaker you must tell the amplifier the CENTER channel is OFF or when you listen to digital soundtracks you won't hear any dialog. Use the instructions on page 32-33 in order to do this.

Follow the diagram below to hook up an additional amplifier in order to use surround back speakers. These speakers are important to hear all the sound channels on new, eight channel home theater DVDs. The diagram below also explains how to hook up a subwoofer which provides realistic bass sounds.

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.

SUB

WOOFER

RCA audio cord

RCA stereo cord

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

L (Single)

ANALOG

INPUT

Surround back

speaker (Left)

INPUT

Additional Amplifier (See p.20)

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Powered

sub-woofer

Surround back

speaker (Right)

3 Setting up the Remote Control & Unit

1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL.

2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet.

3 Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the amplifier in ON mode.

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Quick Start Guide

4 Digital Input Assignment

This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p. III.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

MONITOR

Amplifier

TAPE 2

INPUT

ATT.

DIMMER

SPEAKER

A/B

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

DIGITAL IN 1

DVD

MAIN SUB

BASS

TREBLE

TONE

SELECT

SYSTEM

LEVEL

SETUP

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

VCR1

DIGITAL IN 3

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

1 Turn on the amplifier and your TV,

press the AMP button on the remote control.

2 Press the SUB button on the

remote control.

3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

4 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT

button.

5 Press the DIGITAL IN 3 button

which should correspond to the digital in jack you hooked your DVD up to (as in the optical digital connection diagram on p. III),

6 At the bottom of the remote

control the functions available will appear. Press the DVD/LD button.

7 Press the SETUP OK button.

Hold the remote control pointed towards the amplifier until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the amplifier. If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again.

VCR1

LINE

OFF DVD/LD

VCR1

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Quick Start Guide

5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

1 Turn on the Amplifier, your TV, and the DVD player.

2 Press the STANDARD button on the front panel for the basic surround

sound setting.

You can also press the remote control AMP button and then press the STANDARD button on that Amplifier MAIN screen.

3 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.

You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the amplifier.

4 Play a DVD.

6 For Better Surround Sound

1 Go through the entire "system setup" procedures as outlined on pages

30-39 of this instruction manual.

If you don't hook up any other components with digital audio or do so following the default settings of the amplifier (see p.14) you won't have to assign any more digital inputs, but many other adjustments will improve the sound tremendously.

2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with the 2/DTS/

MPEG and DSP buttons.

For more information see p.41-45.

3 As mentioned above you should go through the "speaker setup" instructions

on pages 30-39 to set up your speakers properly. If you don't do this you, at least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have a center speaker. Use the instructions on pages 30-33 to get the display below on your remote control.

Front

Surround

Center

(not hooked up)

Speaker Setting

Surround back (not hooked up)

Sub

woofer

Front

BACK

THX

FREE

SETUP

Surround

If you don't have a center speaker press the CENTER button until the box appears empty. Then press the SETUP OK button to EXIT and go back to the System Setup screen.

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Table of Contents

Features .............................................. 8

Before You Start ................................. 9

Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................... 9

How to Use This Manual ............................................ 9

Preparing the Remote Control ................................... 9

Loading the batteries .............................................. 9

Remote Control Battery Alarm ............................ 10

The Touch Pen & Lock .......................................... 10

Remote Control Cushions .................................... 10

Operating range of remote control unit .............. 10

The PIONEER SR system:

Operating other PIONEER components .............. 11

Installing the Amplifier ............................................. 11

Ventilation ............................................................. 11

Opening the Front Panel .......................................... 11

Connecting Your Equipment ............. 12

Audio Components ................................................... 12

Cassette deck placement ...................................... 12

Digital Connections .................................................. 13

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player .... 14

Digital Input Assignment ..................................... 14

Video Components ................................................... 15

Satellite TV Components ......................................... 16

TV ............................................................................... 17

Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) ................. 17

Speakers .................................................................... 18

Placing Your Speakers .............................................. 19

Speaker placement ............................................... 19

Connecting additional amplifiers ............................ 20

Plugging In (Except for the UK model) ................... 20

Displays & Controls ........................... 21

Display ....................................................................... 21

Front Panel ................................................................ 22

Remote Control ......................................................... 24

Basic Amplifier LCD Screens ................................... 25

Amplifier MAIN screen ......................................... 25

Amplifier SUB screen ........................................... 26

Initial Set Up ....................................... 27

On Screen Display .................................................... 27

Switching video system between

PAL and NTSC .................................................. 27

Setting Up the Remote Control ............................... 28

Setting Up for Surround Sound .............................. 30

DIGITAL INPUT SELECT ....................................... 31

SPEAKER SETTING ............................................... 32

CHANNEL DELAY ................................................. 34

CHANNEL LEVEL .................................................. 35

CROSSOVER NETWORK ...................................... 37

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER ............................ 38

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL .............................. 39

DUAL MONO SETTING ............................................ 40

Basic Playback .................................... 41

Sound Modes ............................................................ 41

STANDARD modes ............................................... 41

HOME THX CINEMA modes ................................ 41

ADVANCED THEATER modes .............................. 42

DSP modes ............................................................ 43

STEREO mode ....................................................... 43

Selecting a Sound Mode .......................................... 44

Using surround sound ......................................... 44

Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS

Sound ........................................................................ 45

Playing Sources with Stereo Sound ....................... 46

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 47

Reducing Noise During Playback ........................ 48

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode .............................. 48

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ............................ 49

Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) .......... 49

MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback ............................. 50

MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting ................................ 50

96kHz 24bit Performance ..................................... 50

Direct Playback ...................................................... 51

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ............. 51

Remote Control

of Other Components ........................ 52

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

Components .............................................................. 52

Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control .... 52

Learning Mode: Programming Signals

from Other Remote Controls ........................... 54

Locking the Settings ................................................. 55

Item Memo ................................................................ 56

Key Rename .............................................................. 57

Using Remote Control with Other Components .... 58

DVD or LD player operations ............................... 58

CD player operations ............................................ 59

MD operations ...................................................... 60

TV operations ........................................................ 61

STB (satellite tuner) operations ........................... 62

STB (CATV) operations......................................... 62

Tuner operations ................................................... 63

Cassette deck operations ..................................... 64

VCR operations ..................................................... 65

Other screen for preset operations ..................... 65

Using Other Functions ....................... 66

Recording from Audio Components ....................... 66

Recording from Video Components ....................... 66

Video Select .............................................................. 67

Multi Operations ....................................................... 68

Performing multi operations ............................... 69

System OFF ............................................................... 70

Using SYSTEM OFF .............................................. 71

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION .......................... 72

Resetting the Remote Control ................................. 72

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 73

Dolby Digital .............................................................. 73

MPEG Audio .............................................................. 73

DTS ............................................................................ 74

THX ............................................................................ 74

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 75

Specifications ............................................................ 77

PREPARATION

SET

OPERATION

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Features

Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept

The VSA-E08 amplifier is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well-developed approach to amplifier circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual amplifiers. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well. This amplifier is designed capture to a true reproduction of the intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It incorporates 5 independent 130 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar to give the purest sound available. All these elements consolidated in one amplifier afford the listener a new surround sound experience in his or her home.

Universal Player Compatibility

This

amplifier Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge formats.

Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats

Built into this amplifier is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels that some new source material uses. This amplifier has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. It also offers component video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Labs. Used under authorization.

incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD

amplifier

’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight

“DTS”, "ES" and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes

Advanced Theater modes enhance 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 (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music.

Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 7 Channel Tone Control

The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes.

New LCD Touch Panel 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, you can personalize your remote control with the key rename and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal home set up. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the amplifier is in standby mode.

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Before You Start

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

PREPARATION

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4

Remote control unit

How to Use This Manual

This manual is for the VSA-E08 Audio/Video MultiChannel Amplifier. This manual is divided into three 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.12-20). Take special care to connect your digital equipment like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound systems. To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see “Displays & Controls“ starting on p.21.

SET UP

Performing the tasks in “Initial Set Up“ (from p.27) is essential to get proper surround sound.

OPERATION

To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic

Touch pen

(Attached to the back of the remote control)

Cushion for Remote x 4

Operating Instructions

Playback“ on p.41. Doing the operations in “Remote Control of Other Components“ (p.52) is highly recommended so you can use this unit’s remote control for all your components. “Using Other Functions“ (p.66) explain the other possibilities of the amplifier. “Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving“ (p.73) provide detailed technical information and a troubleshooting guide.

The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual:

memo

Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

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 or if the alarm sounds (see next page), replace all batteries with new ones. NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will need re-adjusting (see p.28-29).

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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.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s

rules that apply in your country or area.

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“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 4

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Before You Start

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 shown on the previous page.

The Touch Pen & Lock

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 lock switch is located in the top right-hand corner on the back of the remote control. When this switch is set to LOCK you can’t use the buttons on the remote control. This is helpful to prevent you from mistakenly pushing a button. For normal use keep the switch set in USE.

lock switch

Touch pen

Change Battery !!

SIZE AA, LR6SIZE AA, LR6

OK ?

Remote Control Cushions

Apply the cushions to the feet of the remote control as shown in the diagram right.

Operating range of remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSA-E08 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 right.

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 located near a device emitting infrared rays.

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

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Before You Start

The PIONEER SR System: 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.

OUT

CONTROL

Amplifier

PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.

CONTROL

OUT

PREPARATION

memo

Remote Control

• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver'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 the stored settings (see p. 52).

• If you use a remote control hooked up via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord, you won't be able to use this unit's remote control.

To CONTROL IN terminal of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.

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.

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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 or Dolby Digital surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see p.13). We also recommend hooking 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.13,14 for more on digital connections.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

ANALOG

OUTPUT

INPUT

(PLAY)

(REC)

OUTPUT

(PLAY)

ANALOG

Recorder 1 (MD/Tape )

INPUT (REC)

Recorder 2 (MD/Tape )

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal.

RF IN (AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

LINE/

TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

OUT

S VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

Turntable

ANALOG

OUTPUT

CD player

Please don't hook up any other component to the phono jacks other than a turntable. It could damage the equipment. If your turntable has a built-in amplifier please hook it up to the LINE IN or another input other than the PHONO.

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

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.

completely.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Digital Connections

In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (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-E08 has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. A DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special 2 RF jack (if the LD has one) as well as a pair of analog jacks (see the next page). If possible hook up your digital equipment in accordance with this amplifier's default settings, see Digital Input Assignment, below left, in order to do this.We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make recording from some digital sources which may be copy protected.

Connect your digital components as shown below.

There are two optical digital out jacks (the MD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below). 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. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

PREPARATION

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

RF IN

(AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

WOOFER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

LINE/ TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

OUT

CONTROL

S VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

7 Coaxial 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.

(not a PCM-only output)

OUTPUT

Coaxial cord (or standard video cord)

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DVD player

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

CD player

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

TV tuner

DIGITAL

INPUT

(PLAY)

(REC)

MD recorder

Optical cable

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Connecting Your Equipment

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p.15).

We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord

from the AC outlet.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.

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VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

RF IN

(AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

WOOFER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

LINE/

TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

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.

S VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT procedure (see p.31) if necessary. See the explanation on the left for details.

RF OUT

(not a PCM-only output)

(AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

S-VIDEO

ANALOG

STEREO

DVD/LD player or LD player

OUT

Digital Input Assignment

Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component, they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the amplifier what digital component in which jack so your components will be in sync with the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the amplifier's default settings.

The default are: DIGITAL IN 1: DVD/LD DIGITAL IN 2: CD DIGITAL IN 3: MD DIGITAL IN 4: TV/SAT DIGITAL IN 5 VCR1 AC-3 RF: DVD/LD You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an

optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSA-E08's default setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs. See DIGITAL INPUT SELECT on p.31 in order to do this.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you must hook up a digital input. It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with analog audio connections as well, since some DVDs may not have a digital audio track. To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection and two digital connections (a coaxial or optical and a specialized 2 RF connection shown at the very top of the first diagram below).

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.

COMPO-

NENT

ANALOG

STEREO

2 RF

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

LD player only

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD/LD player

(not a PCM-only output)

DIGITAL

PCM/

If you hook up your DVD/LD

/ DTS

DIGITAL

player using component video connections be sure to select component video output on your DVD player as well. See you DVD manual for details.

OUT IN

AUDIO

(PLAY)

(REC)

VIDEOVIDEO

VCR 1/DVR

OUT IN

AUDIO (PLAY)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

(REC)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VCR 2

Connecting DVD/LD players

VIDEOAUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEOVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

OUT 1

OUT

CONTROL

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

RF IN (AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURR- OUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

LINE/

TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT IN

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

PLAY

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

VIDEOAUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEOVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

OUT 1

OUT

CONTROL

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

RF IN (AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

LINE/ TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

PLAY MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

MONITOR

OUT

PREPARATION

7 Front

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

PHONES

VIDEO INPUT

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO."

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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. These jacks are labeled by the Japanese designation "S" on the VSA-E08 but they are simply S-video jacks.

However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must also hook up your TV with Svideo 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

Satellite TV Components

Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use digital soundtracks (sometimes broadcast over digital satellite TV) you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cables, it doesn't matter which (you don't need to use both). It's also a good idea to hook up your audio with analog cables (see below). This connection is called STEREO AUDIO OUT in the diagram.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.

VIDEO

COMPO-

RF IN

(AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

SUB. W

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

LINE/ TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

OUT

S VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

NENT

ANALOG

STEREO

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

TV/Satellite tuner

DIGITAL

7 Analog audio/video cords

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

VIDEO

7 Digital audio coaxial 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.

Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

Be sure to insert completely.

Digital audio

Optical cable

coaxial cord

(or standard video cord)

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, Svideo, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

PREPARATION

RF IN

(AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

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VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD / TAPE1/ CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

WOOFER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

LINE/

TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack can be used to get a TV picture but it doesn't show this receiver's on screen display (OSD).

OUT

S VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

VIDEO IN

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

S-VIDEO

TV/monitor

If you use S video cords to hook up a component the OSDs from the receiver will only be able to be seen on the S video out terminals.

Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)

In some cases you may want to have your source material (DVD, etc.) decoded externally. If you find you need a multi channel external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary (for more on this see p.50).

Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

RF IN (AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

LINE/

TUNER

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

WOOFER

SURROUND

SUB

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

OUT

CONTROL

S VIDEOVIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

Components equipped with

7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack

ANALOG

SUB

FRONT

SURR-

CENTER

OUND

WOOFER

SURR-

OUND BACK

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Connecting Your Equipment

Speakers

A full complement of eight 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-E08 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.

One of the latest features of home theater is the use of SURROUND BACK speakers. These speakers add even great realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. In order to be able to use these channels you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an external amplifier and then connect that to the VSA-E08, as shown in the diagram below. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the amplifier.

In general, 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. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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The VSA-E08 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 subwoofer 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 6Ω-16Ω.

For instructions explaining the speaker terminals see the next page.

Powered

IN2IN

OUTOUT

DIGITAL

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

LINE/ TUNER

sub-woofer

5IN4IN3

PRE OUT

SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

WOOFER

AUDIO

INPUT

SURROUND

SUB

RLL

TV/monitor

Center

speaker

VIDEOAUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEOVIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

DVD /

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD /

TAPE1/

CD-R

REC

OUT

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

CONTROL

MONITOR

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

OUT

SPEAKERS

SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

speaker (A)

Surround

speaker

(Left)

Front

(Left)

RF IN (AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

Front

speaker (A)

(Right)

AC OUTLETS

Surround

speaker

UNSWITCHED 100W MAX

(Right)

Surround back

speaker (Left)

Additional Amplifier (See p.20)

Surround back

speaker (Right)

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

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Connecting Your Equipment

7 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands together.

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten

terminal.

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Placing Your Speakers

Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given here are just a rough guide; be sure to read the instructions that come with your speakers.

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.

PREPARATION

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Front

Left

Surround

Left

Surround Back

Left

Listening

Position

Front RightCenter

Sub

Woofer

Surround

Right

Surround Back

Right

• 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.

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Connecting Your Equipment

R A

Connecting additional amplifiers

To hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier. Other than for that purpose this amplifier has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

RF IN

(AC-3)

PCM / 2/ DTS/ MPEG

DIGITAL

IN2IN

SURROUND

FRONT

OUTOUT

CENTER

PLAY

TAPE2 MONITOR

REC

CD IN

LINE/ TUNER

PRE OUT

AUDIO

5IN4IN3

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURR-

OUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD /

LD IN

TV / SAT

VCR1 / DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

MONITOR

PLAY

OUT 1

MD / TAPE1/ CD-R

REC

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 2

OUT

S VIDEOVIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD/LDINTV/SAT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

BACK

(Songle)

SURROUND

BACK

PRE OUT

MONITOR

OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Surround channel amplifier

Front channel amplifier

Powered sub woofer

Center channel amplifier (mono)

Surround back channel amplifier

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You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channels for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the L (SINGLE) terminal only.

We suggest using a Pioneer M-10X or A-509R amplifier as your additional amp.

Plugging In (Except for the UK model)

Up to three components can be powered from this amplifier. Two of the outlets are switched, which means that power is switched on and off with the amplifier. The third is unswitched, which means that power is delivered so long as the amplifier is plugged in.

Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

UNSWITCHED 100W MAX

AC OUTLETS

Caution!

Power consumption of any equipment connected to the switched power outlets should not exceed 100 W (0.8A).

Power consumption of any equipment connected to the unswitched power outlet should not exceed 100 W (0.8A).

To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible malfunction, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or TV sets to this units AC outlets.

Disconnect the amplifier from the power outlet when it's not in regular use, for example, when on vacation.

COMPONENT VIDEO

/LD

TV/SAT

SWITCHED

SURROUND

TOTAL 100W MAX

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT

I CH IN

OUND

L (Single)

OUT

Caution !

Do not connect a monitor or TV to this unit's AC OUTLETS.

CENTER

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Displays & Controls

Display

All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.

SELECT

OVER

ANALOG

SP AB DIGITAL AC-3RF

AUTO

AC-3DTS MPEG

LS S RS

H.P

LFE

789

MIDNIGHTLOUDNESSATTSIGNAL

1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

Light to indicate the input signal you selected of the source signal.

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.

2 Program Format indicators

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.

For Dolby Digital or DTS sources, these indicators change according to which channels are active in the source. When all three LS (left surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround) light at the same time it means a Source with Surround EX or DTS-ES flag is being used.

L – Left front channel. C – Center channel. R – Right front channel. LS – Left surround channel. S – Surround channel (mono). RS – Right surround channel. LFE – Low Frequency Effects channel.

3 Analog level indicators

OVER – When the source signal is analog, this

lights if the signal is in danger of distorting. Press INPUT ATT on the remote control to lower the signal level.

ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the analog source signal.

4 Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B.

DSP

MPEG

VOLUME

TAPE 2

STEREO

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

5 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.49)

Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.

6 H.P (headphones)

Lights when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both turn off automatically).

7 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.48)

Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode is on.

8 DSP indicator (See p.43-45)

Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater modes are selected.

9 STEREO indicator

Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.

10 Function indicator

Displays the function.

11 2/dts/MPEG mode indicators

2 DIGITAL : When the 2/dts mode on the

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.

2 PRO LOGIC : When the 2/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 MPEG signals are input.

MASTER VOLUME indication

Displays current volume level.

TAPE 2 indicator

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

Character display

Displays sound modes, general information,

PREPARATION

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Displays & 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

PHONES

DSP

STANDBY

MODE

/DTS/MPEG

THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

L AUDIO R

10 11 12 13 14 15

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the amplifier ON or into STANDBY mode.

STANDBY indicator

Lights when the amplifier is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this amplifier consumes a small amount of power [1.0 W] in the standby mode.)

_ 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 DSP MODE button (See p.43)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode. (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). Use these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources and create different listening environments.

STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43,46,51)

Switches the amplifier into STEREO mode if it was in a different sound mode (like DSP MODE) or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode see p.43.

DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls, DIGITAL NR, LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT and channel level for the most accurate reproduc-

tion of a program source.

STEREO/

DIRECT

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VIDEO VCR 1/DVR VCR 2 DVD/LD TV/SAT

CHANNEL

MULTI CH

SPEAKERS

INPUT

TONE

- BASS +

SELECT

LOUDNESS

- TREBLE +

DIMMER

LINE/

MD/TAPE1/

TUNER

PHONO

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

DIGITAL

CD-R

SIGNAL

EFFECT/

SELECT

CH SELECT

TAPE 2

VIDEO

MONITOR

SELECT

2/ DTS/ MPEG buttons (See p.41-45, 73-

74)

THX CINEMA – Cycles through the THX

CINEMA, THX SURRROUND EX or THX AUTO sound modes. If you have THX-certified speaker setup or want to re-create a THX-style sound environment. It is also appropriate for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources. Those with surround back speakers can use all three THX modes, those without can only use the THX CINEMA mode.

ADVANCED – Use to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes. Use to create certain types of sound environments when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources.

STANDARD – Use for pure decoding of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources. Each press toggles between STANDARD and STANDARD

7.1 mode (for use with SURROUND BACK speakers) and STANDARD auto (the amplifier chooses the appropriate STANDARD mode). Those with surround back speakers can use all three STANDARD modes, those without can only use the STANDARD mode.

3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.50)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSA-E08.

MIN MAX

1716

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

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Displays & Controls

4 TONE control buttons

TONE button

This button has two functions. Firstly, it switches between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or MULTI CH IN modes).

CHANNEL SELECT button

Switches the tone adjust controls between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the sound.

BASS (–/+) buttons (See p.49)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

TREBLE (–/+) buttons (See p.49)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

5 LOUDNESS button (See p.49)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off. Can not be used in THX, MULTI CH IN.

DIGITAL NR button (See p.48)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be used in THX CINEMA and MULTI CH IN mode).

SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.47)

Use to select the type of signal being input into the amplifier. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG – To select an analog signal. DIGITAL – To select a optical or coaxial digital

signal.

AC-3 RF – To select an 2 RF signal. AUTO – This is the default. If there are analog,

digital and 2 RF signals input, the receiver automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected.

6 Display (See page 21) 7 Remote sensor

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

8 FL DIMMER button (See p.51)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

9 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. The source indicators show the current component:

DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner. CD – Compact Disc player. MD/TAPE1/CD-R – Tape deck, Mini Disc

recorder or CD 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. VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connected to VCR1/DVR inputs. VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

10 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

11 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)

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.

SPEAKERS (A/B) button

Use to select the speaker system. 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. The button cycles through the speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.

VIDEO SELECT button

Switches the amplifier between the various types of video input.

TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.66)

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.

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.

Source indicators

Shows the source currently selected.

MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall amplifier volume.

PREPARATION

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Displays & 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.

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to turn power of the amplifier on or to STANDBY (off).

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 LINE/TUNER mode. TV CONTROL: Press so that the remote control can operate the TV CONTROL commands.

REMOTE CONTROL screen (See p.25-26)

5 REMOTE SETUP button.

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Remote Control of Other Components“ starting on p.52)

6 LOCK switch

Use to lock the remote control so it doesn't turn on by accident. For normal use keep it set in USE.

7 TV CONTROL buttons

The following buttons are used to control the TV only and can be used once they are preset to control your TV.

STANDBY/ON : Press to turn the power of the

TV on/off.

12345

use lock

CONTROL

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT

on/off

OPERATION

SYSTEM

MULTI

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE1

TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

OFF

MUTING

FUNCTION

VOL

FUNCTION

–

FUNCTION : Press TV FUNC to select the TV for remote control operation. 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 amplifier.

0 MUTING button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

- SYSTEM OFF button (see p.70-71)

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.68-69 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.

~ 5˜∞(BACK LIGHT on/off)˜2˜3˜ENTER

buttons

These buttons can be used for a variety of operations. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the 5˜∞ buttons can be used to adjust CHANNEL DELAY or CHANNEL LEVEL. The 5˜∞ buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be use to lock or unlock a setting (see p.55). These buttons are also used to control the DVD menu for the DVD remote control screen. If the reomte control is in the REMOTE SETUP mode you can use the ∞ button to adjust the BACKLIGHT (see p.29).

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To turn on the remote control touch it anywhere on the screen

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Basic Amplifier LCD Screens

Amplifier MAIN Screen

Displays & Controls

Amplifier

2 3

/ dts / MPEG

4 4

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

THX

ADVANCED

1 Amplifier MAIN button

Press this button to select the main amplifier screen (above) when the remote control is on the sub amplifier screen.

2 STEREO button (See p.43,46,51)

Switches the amplifier into STEREO mode if it was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED THEATER or THX CINEMA) or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode.

3 DSP button (See p.43)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

4 DIRECT FUNCTION on/off indicator

(See p.72)

These dots indicate weather the DIRECT FUNCTION is on or off for the function (DVD/LD, CD, etc.) they point to.

5 MIDNIGHT button (See p.48)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

6 DIGITAL NR button (See p.48)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

7 LOUDNESS button (See p.49)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).

DSP STEREO

STANDARD

THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

8 2/dts/MPEG buttons (See p.41-45,73-

74)

Press these buttons to put the amplifier in the selected surround sound mode. For more information on the modes see p.41-45.

9 SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.47)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal. DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/

SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2). AC-3 RF : To select an 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/ SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO : This is the default. If there are analog, digital and 2 RF signals input, the amplifier automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there are analog and digital signals input the digital will be selected.

0 MULTI CH IN button (See p.50)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSA-E08.

- 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.

PREPARATION

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Displays & Controls

Amplifier SUB Screen

Amplifier

TAPE 2

MONITOR

DIMMER

INPUT

1 Amplifier SUB button

Press this button to select the sub amplifier screen (above) when the remote control is on the main amplifier screen.

2 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see p.66)

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.

3 FL DIMMER button (See p.51)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

4 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 be flashing furiously).

5 SPEAKER A/B button

ATT.

SPEAKER

A/B

MAIN SUB

TREBLE

SELECT SYSTEM

SETUP

BASS

TONE

LEVEL

6 CH LEVEL button (See 35-36)

Use this feature to adjust the level of individual speakers during playback of a source.

7 SYSTEM SET UP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Setting for Surround Sound“

starting on p. 30.

8 TONE control buttons

TONE button

This button has two functions. Firstly, it switches between TONE on and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry. Secondly, you need to press the button before using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust the BASS & TREBLE.

CH SELECT button

Switches the tone adjust controls between the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the sound.

BASS & TREBLE (+/–) buttons (See p.49)

Use to adjust the high and low frequencies.

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Initial Set Up

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 receiver'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) either PAL or NTSC. If you don't match the system on the amplifier with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. The default setting is PAL. If you use this system you don't need to make any settings here. 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.

Put the amplifier in the STANDBY mode.

While holding down the LOUDNESS button press the STANDBY/ON button.

STANDBY/ON

LOUDNESS

The video system type will change depending on the state the receiver was previously in. The new type, either PAL or NTSC, will appear in the display. It will be shown for about seven seconds and then the receiver returns to normal operating mode.

To change the video system type again repeat steps 1 and 2.

Make sure you press the LOUDNESS button, using others buttons may change this receiver’s settings.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

VOLUME

SET

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When a PAL system is selected

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

VOLUME

When a NTSC system is selected

When using the PAL setting the OSD does not get displayed in color.

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Initial Set Up

Setting Up the Remote Control

Since this remote is based on LCD screens, you should try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the buttons as well as the way in which different screens control different operations. You can move between the different screens with the function buttons on the left and right and/or certain buttons within each screen. The BACK button will always return the remote control to the previous screen. In the explanations below you must complete the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT setup to use the remote control properly. After that you can adjust various basic settings to suit your personal preferences.

Press REMOTE SETUP on the

Remote Setup

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

MULTI OPERATION

VCR2

LCD Commander

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

TOUCH PANEL

ADJUSTMENT

LCD CONTRAST

LCD TIMER : 10 SEC

OFF 1 2

BEEP

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

BACK

BACK LIGHT ON

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

remote control.

Access to the different setup modes appear on your remote control screen.

Press the LCD COMMANDER button.

The different types of possible adjustments will appear on the screen.

Since you must first align the touch panel to make sure the remote control responds properly when you touch it, press the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT button.

Press each cross point in the middle to align the remote control touch panel with the LCD panel underneath.

This adjustment will make sure your remote control is calibrated correctly. When you've touched all four cross points the screen will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically return to the LCD COMMANDER screen.

Touch Panel Adjust

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

TOUCH CROSS POINT

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Touch Panel Adjust

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

COMPLETE

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

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AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT

on/off

(BACK LIGHT)

LCD Commander

AMP

TOUCH PANEL

DVD/LD

ADJUSTMENT

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

BEEP

LCD TIMER : 10 SEC

OFF 1 2

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

BACK LIGHT ON

LCD CONTRAST

MUTING

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

BACK

Initial Set Up

Decide which other adjustments you‘d like to make and press those buttons. The different possibilities

use lock

CONTROL

FUNCTION

–

VOL

–

FUNCTION

–

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

are:

BACKLIGHT : The backlight button let’s you choose

weather or not you want to have the backlight for this LCD screen on or off. If you leave it on the screen is easier to see but the remote consumes more power. In a dark room you can simply push the REMOTE SETUP button and then use the ∞ button to turn on the BACKLIGHT. LCD CONTRAST: You can lighten or darken the contrast on the remote control screen. Use the – /+ buttons to change the contrast. LCD TIMER: In order to save the battery a timer will automatically turn the remote control off after a set amount of time if no commands are entered. You can choose how long the idle remote control will stay on before the timer turns it off. You can set this function in a range of 5-60 seconds. The default setting is 10 seconds. Use the – /+ buttons to adjust the number of seconds for the timer setting. (SYSTEM SETUP screens and REMOTE SETUP screens, as well as the screens within those operations, are all fixed to stay on 60 seconds. If no command is entered they will turn off after 60 seconds.) BEEP: When you have sent a command (pushed a button) the remote control will beep once. You can choose the sound of the beep from three different possibilities here by pushing the appropriate button (1,2,3). You can also turn the beep sound off.

When you are finished with the

SET

adjustments you can press the BACK button repeatedly to go back to the AMPLIFIER screen. You can also simply push the AMP button to go back to the AMPLIFIER MAIN screen.

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You can press BACK anytime to go back a screen or repeatedly to escape this set up mode.

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Initial Set Up

Setting Up for Surround Sound

To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure your TV and amplifier are properly hooked up.

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

STANDARD

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

MUTING

MAIN SUB

BASS

TONE

SYSTEM

LEVEL

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

TREBLE

SELECT

SETUP

BACK

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Amplifier

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

THX

VCR1

MIDNIGHT

VCR2

DIGITAL

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT

on/off

Amplifier

TAPE 2

MONITOR

DIMMER

INPUT

SPEAKER

ATT.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

DSP STEREO

/ dts/MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

LOUDNESS

A/B

OPERATION

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When you press SETUP OK to complete one of the settings explained on the right, a mark consisting of four curved lines appears on the top right of the remote control. This means the remote control is sending the commands to the amplifier. If the amplifier has gotten the commands the word “received” appears in the display on the amplifier. During this process you must keep the remote control pointed at the amplifier so the command can be communicated from the remote control to the amplifier. To cancel press the BACK button,

you will return to the SYSTEM SETUP menu.

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

–

use lock

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

FUNCTION

–

VOL

–

Turn on the amplifier and your TV, press the AMP on the remote control.

Make sure your TV is set to the amplifier.

Press the SUB button on the amplifier screen.

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

Access to the different set up modes appear on your remote control screen. These set up possibilities will also appear on your TV.

Follow the order below to set up your speakers for surround sound.

In each mode, the current settings are displayed automatically. We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the amplifier. That gets them out of the way and you won't need to return to this setting mode unless you change your home set up by adding new speakers (etc.).

DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (See p.31)

In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input buttons with the numbered digital jacks used by your digital components.

SPEAKER SETTING (See p.32-33)

Use to specify the type and number of speakers you connected.

CHANNEL DELAY (See p.34)

You must add distance settings to all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound. Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay.

CHANNEL LEVEL (See p.35-36)

Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers.

CROSSOVER NETWORK (See p.37)

This feature lets you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or front speakers when set to large.

BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER (See p.38)

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (See p.39)

This feature makes possible excellent surround sound effects when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes.

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Initial Set Up

DIGITAL INPUT SELECT

In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-5 with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack. Check the digital terminal numbers on the back of the amplifier to make certain what component is in which jack (if necessary, see p.10 for more on digital connections). Note that you can only assign a function (like DVD/LD) once after that it will disappear from the choices from which you can assign buttons. The last button, the AC-3 RF button, is specifically for a DVD/LD or LD player with an 2 RF output. If you connected one of these components match this button to the component. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

BACK

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT button.

Press the DIGITAL IN button you want to assign.

At the bottom of the LCD screen the functions available will appear. Press the button of the function you want to assign to the selected

VCR1

DIGITAL IN button.

This procedure assigns a digital function to the DIGITAL IN. If you asssign a function (for example DVD/LD) that has already been assigned to another button the new button will get the function and the old one will automatically turn to OFF. This is because one function cannot be assigned twice. If a digital jack has nothing connected to it set the corresponding button to OFF.

SET

VCR1

LINE

OFF

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• For the DIGITAL IN 1-5 buttons you can choose between DVD/LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1/CDR, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2 functions.

• For the AC-3 RF button you can choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2 functions. Remember, if you have a DVD/LD player or LD player you should hook it up to the analog and digital jacks in addition to the 2 RF connection described here.

• To go back without entering any of the information selected use the BACK button.

Repeat step 2 & 3 until all the digital in buttons correspond to the components you connected.

If you hooked up a component to the AC-3 RF channel use steps 2 & 3 to assign a function to it.

Press the SETUP OK button to return the SYSTEM SETUP mode.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

These settings will be displayed on your TV. (The settings pictured here are the default settings.)

Digital-In Select

Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 Digital-5 AC-3 RF L

[DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [ VCR 1 ] [DVD/LD]

VOLUME

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Initial Set Up

SPEAKER SETTING

The following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers you connected. If continuing from DIGITAL INPUT SELECT go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.30 first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

BASS PEAK LEVEL

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To confirm what drawings represent which speakers in the LCD display on your remtore control see the diagrams below, which continue on to the next page. You can choose two, one or no SURROUND BACK speakers (and their size) by repeatedly pressing on their image in the diagram.

Front L

Surround L

Speaker Setting

+ +

TWO (DOUBLE) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

Center Front R

Speaker Setting

Surround back

woofer

+ +

Surround back

Sub

BACK

CROSSOVER

NETWORK MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

BACK

+++

THX

FREE

SETUP

BACK

+++

THX

FREE

SETUP

Surround R

Press the SPEAKER SETTING button.

Select the THX or FREE setting.

If you connected a complete set of THX speakers

Press THX. After that you only need to select the number of SURROUND BACK speakers you have (Step 3-5 below). Press the diagram of the SURROUND BACK speakers to cycle through the three choices: one, two or none and choose number you have. Then go to step four.

If you do not have a THX speaker set up

Press FREE and follow the instructions below.

Specify the number and type of speakers you connected by pressing on the speakers in the diagram.

1 Select Large (three dots) or small (two dots) for the

front speakers depending on whether your front speakers can handle low bass sounds and whether or not you hooked up a subwoofer.

2 Select or deselect center speaker depending on

whether or not you hooked one up. Also choose the size, large or small.

3 Select or deselect subwoofer depending on

whether or not you hooked one up. Also select PLUS if you have a subwoofer and want extra bass sound.

4 Select or deselect surround speakers depending

on whether or not you hooked them up. Also choose large or small.

5 Select or deselect surround back speakers depend-

ing on whether or not you hooked them up. Also choose large or small and one or two.

Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differently. For more information see below.

FRONT (default setting is LARGE)

• Select small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer.

• Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a subwoofer.

(If you select small for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be switched YES. Also, 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 subwoofer.)

CENTER (default setting is LARGE)

• Select large if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

• Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.

• If you did not connect a center speaker, deselect it. In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers.

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ONE (SINGLE) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Sub

woofer

Front

+++

BACK

THX

FREE

SETUP

Surround

Front

Surround

Center

Speaker Setting

Surround back

NO SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

Sub

woofer

Front

+++

BACK

THX

FREE

SETUP

Surround

Front

Surround

Speaker Setting

Center

Surround back (not hooked up)

Speaker Setting

+ +

BACK

+++

THX

FREE

SETUP

Speaker Setting

+ +

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If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT speakers and leave the subwoofer selected. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the size and shape of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to what is called "low frequency cancellations." If you have a subwoofer, listen to the bass response with the FRONT speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you have a subwoofer, the safest option is to route all the bass sounds to it by selecting SMALL for the FRONT speakers.

BACK

+++

THX

FREE

SETUP

SURROUND (default setting is LARGE)

• Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

• Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.

• If you did not connect surround speakers deselect them. In this case, the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers.

• Remember, If you select small for the front speakers, the SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers can only be set to SMALL.

SURROUND BACK (default setting is LARGE X2) NOTE: In order to use SURROUND BACK speakers you need to hook them up through an external amplifier (see p.20 for more on this.

• Select the number of SURROUND BACK speakers you have. You can choose one speaker, two or none.

• Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

• Select small to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.

• If you did not connect surround back speakers deselect them. In this case the boxes in the diagram will appear empty, as shown on the left.

• If the FRONT speakers or the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL, the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL.

• If you choose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND BACK speakers can only be set to small (or off).

SUBWOOFER (default setting is YES)

• Leave it selected if you connected a subwoofer.

• If you did not connect a subwoofer deselect it. In this case, the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround speakers.

• Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction of deep bass sounds.

• If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the subwoofer.

• If you selected SMALL for the FRONT speakers the subwoofer will automatically be set to on (you won’t be able to choose off or PLUS).

Press the SETUP OK button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

The settings you chose will be displayed on your TV.

Speaker Setting

[FREE] [THX]

Front L Center Surround SurrBack Subwoofer

[LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGE] [LARGEx2] [ YES ]

VOLUME

Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY below.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

simply press the button of the speaker you want to change.

SET

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CHANNEL DELAY

Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker. Once you specify the speaker distances, the amplifier calculates the correct delay times automatically. If continuing from SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

2.0

2.0 2.0 2.0

2.0 2.0

2.0 2.0 2.0

2.0 2.0

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

2.0

BACK

Press the CHANNEL DELAY button.

The CHANNEL DELAY speaker settings will appear on your remote control screen.

Select each speaker by pressing its button and use the +/– (or 5˜∞) buttons to add or subtract the distance in meter that the speaker is from your normal listening position.

Adjust the speaker distance in 10 centi-meter increments from 0.1 to 9 meters. The default setting is 2 meters.

Press the SETUP OK button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

VOLUME

5˜∞ buttons

ENTER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

BACK LIGHT

on/off

These settings will be displayed on your TV.

Channel Delay

Front L Center Front Surround SurrBack SurrBack Surround Subwoofer

[2.0m] [2.0m]

[2.0m]

[2.0m] [2.0m]

Next, proceed to CHANNEL LEVEL below.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

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You can use the 5˜∞ buttons at the bottom of the remote control instead of the +/– buttons.

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CHANNEL LEVEL

The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.

Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.

The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your remote control screen.

NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a high volume level.

MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position (0 dB) and the display on the amplifier flashes TEST TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

BACK

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

These settings will be displayed on your TV.

Select a test tone mode by pressing one of the TEST TONE buttons. Output the TEST TONE.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

AUTO (automatic TEST TONE)

This mode switches the test tone between each speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is output in the following order :

CT FR SL

SBL SBR

MANUAL (manual TEST TONE)

This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker manually.

FL CT

0.0

SBL

0.0

SBR

0.0

dB dB

Any time you want to exit the process

Press SETUP OK.

SET

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• Be careful, if you touch one of the speaker buttons by accident the TEST TONE will automatically sound from each speaker.

• If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it to the middle position before doing these operations.

• A test tone will be output from the SURROUND BACK speakers but your external amplifier must be turned up at least a little in order to hear it. Be careful that it is not turned up too much because the test tone volume is quite loud.

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DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AUTO

T.TONE

MANUAL

T.TONE

Using the remote control display, follow the instructions below to adjust the speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your normal listening position.

NOTE : The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound

lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

n AUTO mode

1 Use the +/– (or 5˜∞) buttons to adjust the level of

the speaker outputting the test tone. The tone will automatically switch between speakers after sounding for 2-3 seconds.

2 Adjust the level of all speakers.

5˜∞ buttons

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

AUTO

T.TONE

MANUAL

T.TONE

1 Use the +/– (or 5˜∞) buttons to adjust the level of

the first (the front left) speaker.

2 Press the button on the touch panel for the next

speaker.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker.

If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter

Take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (Cweighted/slow model).

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You can use the 5˜∞ buttons at the bottom of the remote control instead of the +/– buttons.

When all the speaker levels have been set, select SETUP OK to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

The display on the amplifier will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.

In MANUAL mode

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

Next, proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK below.

STEREO

VOLUME

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Note that it is also possible to set channel levels temporarily. Go to the AMPLIFIER SUB screen and press CH LEVEL. Then follow the same procedure as explained on this page. This function is designed to be used when you want to change the levels temporarily to hear one speaker louder. Using this method you can set speaker levels in different modes, such as 2/dts, STEREO, and each DSP mode, independently. You should return the settings to their original state when done. Doing the set up procedures on this page will erase any temporary/ independent level settings that have been made.

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CROSSOVER NETWORK

The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high, mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your subwoofer or speaker set to LARGE. If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

BACK

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

Press the CROSSOVER NETWORK button.

Choose a crossover frequency.

Setting speakers to SMALL in SPEAKER SETTING sends the respective channel's bass frequencies to the subwoofer or the speakers you have selected as LARGE. This function lets you determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers. Press 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 150 Hz. The default setting is 80Hz.

80 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

100 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

150 Hz

Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

As noted on the LCD screen the THX setting is 80. Select this setting if you have THX approved SMALL speakers.

Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds best to you.

Press the SETUP OK button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.

The display on the amplifier reads RECEIVED. If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup operations from the first step again.

SIGNAL

SELECT

ANALOG

This information will be displayed on your TV.

VOLUME

SET

Crossover Network

Frequency (THX Speaker = 80Hz)

[ 80Hz]

Next, proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER below.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

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BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER

The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.30) first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY

CHANNEL LEVEL

BACK

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER button.

Press the TEST TONE button.

The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

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MUTING

–

VOL

LINE/

TUNER

VOL

–

FUNCTION

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

–

MASTER VOLUME +/–

CANCEL

A test tone will sound or not depending on which speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on PLUS) the test tone will only sound from the subwoofer. If the subwoofer is off and the front and surround speakers are set to large, front and surround speakers will sound the test tone.

Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER VOLUME +/– on the bottom right of the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel) to specify the bass peak level.

1 Raise the level gradually. 2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the

tone starts to distort.

Press the SET button to input the level.

The display on the amplifier will say RESUME and the MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

If you press CANCEL no settings are input to the amplifier but the screen remains on the remote control. To escape the screen you must press SETUP OK.

Press the SETUP OK button.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set correctly.

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

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DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode (explained on p.48) accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources. If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.

System Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

SELECT

SPEAKER

SETTING

CHANNEL DELAY CHANNEL LEVEL

Dynamic Range Control

SELECT MODE

OFF MID MAX

FOR DOLBY DIGITAL

CROSSOVER

NETWORK

BASS PEAK LEVEL

MANAGER

DYNAMIC RANGE

CONTROL

BACK

SETUP

Press the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL button.

Choose the amount of DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL, OFF, MID or MAX, you want.

The default setting is OFF.

Press the SETUP OK button.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

This information will be displayed on your TV.

Dynamic Range Control

Select Mode [MID] (For Dolby Digital)

VOLUME

SET

Dynamic Range Control

SELECT MODE

OFF MID MAX

FOR DOLBY DIGITAL

BACK

SETUP

If you want to change a setting before proceeding

Start over from step one.

You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs.

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If you are listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF.

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DUAL MONO SETTING

The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD. With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to. Thus, it is useful for soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other. Remember this setting is only applicable if you are using Dolbly Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

DUAL ch1 setting

DUAL ch2 setting

STEREO

VOLUME

Put the amplifier in STANDBY mode.

While holding down the VIDEO SELECT button press the

STANDBY/ON button on the

front panel.

You will see DUAL in the display for about five seconds. During this time use the STEREO/DIRECT button to cycle through the different DUAL MONO settings to find the one you want.

The different settings are: DUAL ch1, where you only hear channel 1; DUAL ch2, where you only hear channel 2; and DUAL ch1/ch2, where you hear both channels, but independently from different speakers.

The default setting is DUAL ch1.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

STEREO

DUAL ch1/ch2 setting

When DUAL MONO is playing with ch 1 selected the L will light. When playing with ch 2 selected the R will light. When playing with ch 1/2 selected the L and R will light.

DIGITAL

VOLUME

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Sound Modes

The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN on the remote control. There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STANDARD modes

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG. No special effects are added. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG. STANDARD 7.1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels. If you play an MPEG disc the receiver will automatically go into MPEG audio. For more detailed information see p.74.You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. For more detailed information see p.18,20,32-33. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital,

DTS, etc.) is being played.

STANDARD

Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only THX mode you will be able to select on the amplifier.

STANDARD 7.1

This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). Also, this mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up, routing some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in the display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up. The display will change according to the source played.

STANDARD AUTO

In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will automatically go into STANDARD 7.1 mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above STANDARD modes to use. The display will change according to the source played.

OPERATION

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HOME THX CINEMA modes

THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers. To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. For more detailed information see p.18,20,32-33.

This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above THX modes to use. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.

THX CINEMA

Use this mode to get THX sound with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only THX mode you will be able to select on the amplifier.

THX SURROUND EX

This mode is specifically for using your SURROUND BACK channels with either SURROUND EX sources or

5.1 channel sources. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source you are using is a 5.1 source then this mode will route some of the sound to the SURROUND BACK channel(s). If the source you are using does not have a SURROUND EX marker or is not a 5.1 source then the display will automatically change to

THX CINEMA.

THX AUTO

In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate THX mode and use it to play the soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the amplifier will

automatically go into THX SURROUND EX mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above THX modes to use.

ADVANCED THEATER modes

The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audiovisual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital. There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound environments. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers or (even just one) speaker switched on (see p.32-33) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the amplifier. The display will show

you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.

MUSICAL

This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected sounds, provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.

DRAMA

This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on p. 48).

ACTION

This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.

5/7-D THEATER

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the

DOLBY SURROUND

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mark.

When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver activates automatically. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog level for the program source being played. If the amplifier's level does not match the average dialog level, first you see "DIAL NORM" flash in the amplifier's display and next "OFFSET +4 dB" (as an example) will appear. In this example, the number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level. To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the average recorded level.

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DSP modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the amplifier.

HALL 1

Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.

HALL 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space.

JAZZ

Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club. Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can enjoy a live band effect.

DANCE

Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club. Features a strong bass sound. Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to enjoy the visceral power of dance music.

THEATER 1

Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel. Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital/ Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats (with movies bearing the

THEATER 2

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

5/7CH STEREO

Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce a rich, all-around sound. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then the name of this mode will be 7CH STEREO in the display on the receiver. If the SURROUND BACK speakers are switched off, then the mode will appear as 5CH STEREO.

DOLBY SURROUND

trademark).

OPERATION

STEREO mode

Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. This mode is most like the sound reproduction you would get from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that is not equipped to handled A/V formats as this one is. You might want to use this mode for listening to regular music sources (like CDs) but remember, you will only get sound from your front two speakers (and possibly your subwoofer).

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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 30) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 2(Dolby) Digital / MPEG or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers.

Using surround sound

Press the AMP.

This sets the remote to select the sound mode.

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

Select the sound mode.

• For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD Each press changes the STANDARD mode as follows:

STANDARD STANDARD 7.1

STANDARD auto

• For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX(THX CINEMA on the front panel). Each press changes the THX mode as follows:

THX CINEMA THX SURR EX

THX AUTO

• For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED THEATER(ADVANCED on the front panel) Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows:

MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION

5/7-D THEA TER

• For DSP modes \ Press DSP(DSP MODE on the front panel) repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:

HALL 1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE

5/7CH STEREO THEATER 2 THEATER 1

• For STEREO \Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on the front panel) Each press changes the STEREO mode as follows:

STEREO DIRECT

AMP

DVD/LD

THX

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

ADVANCED

DSP MODE

THX CINEMA

DSP STEREO EFFECT +/–

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

DSP STEREO

STANDARD

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

STANDARD

THEATER

EFFECT/ CH SELECT

STEREO/ DIRECT

STANDARD

+/–

ADVANCED

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

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• If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREO will appear as such in the display on the amplifier. If these speakers are not switched on the above two modes will appear as 5-D THEATER and 5CH STEREO.

• The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button.

• 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 +/–.

• 5/7CH STEREO modes cannot be changed.

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Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS Sound

The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound sources with the VSA-E08.

use lock

CONTROL

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

MULTI

OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

REMOTE

SETUP

FUNCTION

MD/TAPE1

—

VOL

LINE/

TUNER

VOL

—

FUNCTION

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

SYSTEM

OFF

MUTING

—

Turn on the power of the playback component.

Press the STANDBY/ ON button to turn on the amplifier.

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

STANDBY indicator

use lock

CONTROL

REMOTE SETUP

FUNCTION

MD/TAPE1

—

VOL

LINE/

TUNER

VOL

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

—

FUNCTION

6 8

DSP STE REO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANC ED THEATE R

LOUDNE SS

OPERATION

MULTI

STANDA RD

MAIN SUB

SYSTEM

OFF

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

MUTING

Amplifier

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

THX

VCR1

MIDNIG HT

VCR2

DIGITA L

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

(SIGNAL SELECT)

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• We recommend using different modes for different types of DTS material. For watching movies, the STANDARD, THX or ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results. For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should serve the listener best.

• Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using the 2 RF jack. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs. Refer to p.14.

Press the FUNCTION button on the remore control to select the source you want to playback.

Alternatively, Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order:

DVD/LD TV/SAT CD

VCR 2

Press the AMP.

VCR 1 PHONO

VIDEO

MD/TAPE 1

LINE/ TUNER

The AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN appears on the remote.

Choose a 2/DTS/MPEG mode by pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER or STANDARD.

You need to choose on of the modes to get surround sound. For more see “Sound Modes,” on p.41-43.

Press the SIGNAL SELECT button the input signal corresponding to the source component (setting the switch to AUTO assures the proper signal will be selected).

(See “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on p.

47.)

Play a source (for example, a DVD).

Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.

Return to the AMPLIFIER screens (by pressing to AMP button and SUB, if needed) to make other sound adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc.

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Playing Sources with Stereo Sound

The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the VSA-E08.

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If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2.

use lock

CONTROL

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

MULTI

OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

REMOTE

SETUP

FUNCTION

MD/TAPE1

CH +

CH –

VOL +

LINE/

TUNER

VOL –

FUNCTION

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

SYSTEM

OFF

MUTING

–

Turn on the power of the playback component.

Press the STANDBY/ ON button to turn on the

STANDBY indicator

amplifier.

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

Press the FUNCTION button on the remore control to select the source you want to playback.

use lock

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

—

CONTROL

FUNCTION

CH +

CH —

VOL +

VOL —

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

OPERATION

MULTI

STANDARD

MAIN SUB

SYSTEM

OFF

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

MUTING

Amplifier

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

THX

VCR1

MIDNIGHT

VCR2

DIGITAL

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

Alternatively, Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following order:

DVD/LD TV/SAT CD

VCR 2

Press the AMP.

VCR 1 PHONO

VIDEO

MD/TAPE 1

LINE/ TUNER

The AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN appears on the remote.

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(SIGNAL SELECT)

If you are not able to get sound from the amplifier the problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELECT switch. You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting. Refer to page 47 for more on this.

Press the STEREO button to select the stereo mode.

The STEREO indicator lights on the display.

Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (setting the switch to AUTO assures the proper signal will be selected).

(See “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input” on p.47.)

Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.

Return to the AMPLIFIER screens (by pressing to AMP button and SUB, if needed) to make other sound adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc.

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Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

This button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the amplifier. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to hear DOLBY DIGITAL/MPEG or DTS surround sound material but it would have to be on analog to record from the ANALOG out jacks on the amplifier. The default setting is AUTO which chooses digital when all three are available but goes with whatever is available if it is the only choice.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN

STANDARD

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the AMP.

Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal corresponding to the format of the source component.

Each press switches the signal in the order below:

AUTO ANALOG DIGITAL AC-3RF

While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input and MPEG lights when a MPEG signal is input.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

When a Dolby Digital signal is input.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

DTS

When a DTS signal is input.

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SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

MPEG

When a MPEG signal is input.

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• In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal, based on availability, in the following order: AC3 RF, DIGITAL, ANALOG.

• If all the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (see p.31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG.

• Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LDs recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG to listen to these formats.

• This amplifier can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS and MPEG digital signal formats. It cannot play back digital signals other than these so for those kinds of formats you'll have to play them back in an analog manner (making sure your equipment is hooked up with analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG).

• When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG, digital noise caused by playing back the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (See p.13) and set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO.

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS and/or MPEG signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

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Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)

To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can be used with every mode except THX and MULTI CH IN.

Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote control’s Receiver MAIN screen or on the front panel.

Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

STEREO

VOLUME

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN

MAIN SUB

STANDARD

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

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Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (for Dolby Digital sources only) on p.39.

• In cases described below, noises may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on.

· Sudden noise

· Extremely loud noise

· Signals that do not contain many high frequencies

• DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown below for each source.

• STEREO (excluding 96 kHz)

· analog input ......................... 10-18 dB

· digital input ..........................10-15 dB

· AM/FM tuner ...................... 10-15 dB

• DSP/ADVANCED/STANDARD/96 kHz stereo

.................................................. 6-10 dB

• Depending on the condition of the source, there may not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound.

• You can’t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the MULTI CH IN or THX modes.

• If you press DIGITAL NR in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode.

SELECT

DIGITAL

AUTO

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

MIDNIGHT

MIDNIGHTSIGNAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

LOUDNESS

STEREO

STANDARD

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

VOLUME

MAIN

Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote control’s Amplifier MAIN screen.

Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

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• The effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with the volume level.

• You can’t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the THX or MULTI CH IN modes.

• If you press MIDNIGHT when in DIRECT mode the reciever switches to STEREO mode.

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Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes.

MAIN

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

STANDARD

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL SELECT

Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote control’s Amplifier MAIN screen or on the front panel.

Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off.

SELECT

ANALOG

AUTO

LOUDNESSSIGNAL

STEREO

VOLUME

LOUDNESS

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• You can’t use the LOUDNESS mode with the THX or MULTI CH IN modes.

• If you press LOUDNESS when in DIRECT mode the reciever switches to STEREO mode.

Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)

You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of speakers. If the amplifier is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode (STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry (see p.23).

BASS

TONE

LEVEL

SUB

MAIN SUB

TREBLE

SELECT SYSTEM

SETUP

Amplifier

TAPE 2

MONITOR

INPUT

ATT.

DIMMER

SPEAKER

A/B

TONE

BASS

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

• The tone control cannot be adjusted in THX, MULTI CH IN.

• If the amplifier is in DIRECT mode and you press the TONE button, TONE BYPASS will appear in the display, letting you know that you can't change the tone in DIERCT mode. Another press cancels DIRECT mode.

CHANNEL SELECT

TREBLE

Press the TONE button on the remote control's Amplifier or front panel to put the amplifier in tone adjust mode.

TONE: ON should appear in the display. If TONE: BYPASS appears, press the button again to get TONE:ON the tone adjust mode.

Press the CH SELECT button on the remote control's Amplifier or CHANNEL SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different tone adjust channels.

The button cycles though the possibilities in the following order:

TONE Front TONE Center

TONE SurBack TONE Surr.

Use the BASS or TREBLE (+/–) buttons to adjust the low or high frequencies of each channel.

Display when using the TONE +/- buttons.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

A few seconds after you finish adjusting the tone the amplifier will revert to the sound mode it was in at the begining of the process.

STEREO

VOLUME

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MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use MULTI CH playback follow the instructions below.

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

STANDARD

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

MAIN

MULTI CH IN

Press the MULTI CH IN button on the remote control’s Amplifier MAIN screen or the MULTI CH INPUT button on the front panel.

Each press switches the input between the previous mode and MULTI CH IN.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

VOLUME

MULTI CH IN

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When MULTI CH IN is selected only the volume level can be set. All of this unit’s other features (DIGITAL NR etc.) cannot be used. Also, In BYPASS mode all speaker settings and other setup settings have no effect.

MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting

There are two types of MULTI CH IN settings: ADJUST and BYPASS. In the former you can change the sound level and in the latter it's fixed. To move between the two settings follow the procedure below:

STANDBY/ON

Put amplifier in STANDBY.

While holding down the MULTI CH INPUT button press the STANDBY/ON button.

The setting will change depending on what state the receiver was previously in. For a few seconds the display will show you which MULTI CH setting you are now in.

MULTI CH INPUT

ADJUST: Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able

to control each channel level individually.

BYPASS:

This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible signal.

In this setting you won’t be able to change each channel individually.

We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is BYPASS.

96 kHz 24 bit Performance

This amplifier is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96 kHz/24 bit format (these are all stereo discs) and any source recorded in 96 kHz and up to 24 bit. The amplifier will automatically read the format of the disc and play accordingly (of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO or DIGITAL to read the DVD soundtrack). When the amplifier plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" and whatever mode you're using (for example "STEREO," "DIRECT or " DNR") will appear in the display.

• When a 96 kHz/24 bit disc is played back the volume may be louder than that of a normal disc.

• Some DVD players cannot play 96 kHz/24 bit discs. Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure.

• During this playback the player enters the STEREO mode and you can use the controls available in STEREO mode (LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT, TONE controls, etc., see p.48-49).

• With 96 kHz/24 bit discs you are able to use MULTI CH IN playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR.

• In 96 kHz/24 mode you can't use the STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, THX, or DSP modes.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AUTO

STEREO

VOLUME

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Direct Playback

Basic Playback

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

STEREO

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED THEATER

LOUDNESS

STANDARD

MAIN

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

Use the STEREO button on the remote control or the STEREO/ DIRECT button on the front panel to alternate between STEREO and DIRECT mode.

The DIRECT mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of two channel (stereo) sources but won't let you add any effects to the sound.

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

STEREO

VOLUME

STEREO/DIRECT

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• None of the tone controls or other sound modes can be used with DIRECT playback.

• If the amplifier is in a different mode than STEREO to start with the first push of the STEREO button will put it in STEREO mode. After that the button will toggle the amplifier between STEREO and DIRECT mode.

• Relatedly, see the explanation of the TONE button on p.23 and the STEREO mode on p.43.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display).

OPERATION

FL DIMMER

Amplifier

TAPE 2

MONITOR

INPUT

ATT.

DIMMER

SPEAKER

A/B

FL DIMMER

BASS

TONE

LEVEL

SUB

MAIN SUB

TREBLE

SELECT

SYSTEM

SETUP

Use the FL DIMMER button on the remote control's Amplifier SUB screen or the front panel to alternate between the different levels of brightness.

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

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Please note: It is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a function (like DVD/ LD, CD, etc.) and then get softer. This will still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new setting will be the one the display softens to.

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Remote Control of Other Components

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components

In addition to controlling the amplifier, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control. If your component(s) are listed in the remote control's memory, simply follow the steps below. If your component(s) are not listed, or if you want the remote to learn additional operations, you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied with your other components.

Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control

The following steps show you how to recall the setting stored in the remote control. Once a setting is recalled and the component assigned, you can use this remote to easily operate the component.

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• You can press the BACK button at any time to go back a screen.

• See "Using Remote Control with Other Components" on pages 58 through 65 to operate your other components.

Press the REMOTE SETUP.

The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote control's screen.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

DIRECT FUNCTION

BACK

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the PRESET RECALL button on the remote control.

The step by step process will appear on the remote control.

SELECT FUNCTION will appear on the remote control. Choose the button (for example, DVD/LD) you

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

want to assign to control the component you want to operate .

Naturally it's easiest and most logical to assign the button that has the same name as the component you are setting up (for example, choose the CD button for your CD player). In some cases, however, you may need to assign a button to a component with a different name. For example, on button is marked MD/TAPE 1. If you assign this button to your MD player you'll need to use a different button, like VCR 2, for your tape deck.

Preset Recall

AMP

DVD/LD

DVD LD VCR TV

TV/SAT

STB CD MD

VCR1

VCR2

SELECT ITEM

CD-R

DVRTUNER

Choose the component you want to

][

BACKDVD/LD

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

TAPE

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

set up.

In the example in the diagram on the left, DVD was selected in step 3. Thus, [DVD/LD] appears in the top bar after Preset Recall.

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AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Preset Recall

ITEM

PIONEER

DVD

SAMSUNG

MAKER

TOSHIBA

PIONEER

Preset Recall

ITEM

DVD

MAKER

PIONEER

NUMBER

5 9

SELECT MAKER

RCA

SONY

JVC

PAGE

1 / 1

[

DVD/LD

SELECT NUMBER

7 8

][

BACKDVD/LD

SHARP

PANASONIC

AKAI

]

BACK

SETUP

BACK

Remote Control of Other Components

Select the name of the company that makes your component.

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

If there are two pages of company names, use the page +/– buttons to go back and forth between the two sets of makers' names. For explanation purposes, we'll use PIONEER as an example.

Press the NUMBER 1 button.

If the component you are trying to control turns on/ off, the set up for this component is complete, but components that don't have a standby mode can't respond in this way. To test if you've set it up properly work through step 8. Then try using selecting the function you just set up (for example a CD player) and using the controls on this remote control. If the component does not respond, try working through the procedure again and pressing number 2 instead this time. Continue this procedure until one of the commands works. If none of the commands seem to work, try the learning mode to program the component into the remote control. This is explained on the following page.

To go back a screen

press the BACK button.

To exit the process without inputting the commands

press the BACK button repeatedly.

Press the SETUP OK button and the screen returns to SELECT FUNCTION so you can program another component into the remote control.

Repeat the process for all of your components. You may find you have components which do not correspond to the name on any function button (for example a cable TV tuner) or you have two components where only one button is provided (MD/ TAPE 1). In this case, use step 3 to assign any available function button to the component you want to remote control. For example, you may have a cable TV tuner and one video deck in your system. It would make sense to assign the VCR 2 function button to your cable TV tuner in step 3. The rest of the procedure is the same as before. Choose CATV in step 4. The only practical difference in this method is that you have to remember the VCR 2 function button is actually your cable TV tuner. In this case, you would need to hook up your cable TV tuner to the input jacks marked VCR 2.

OPERATION

This method should help you customize the remote control for your system.

Press the BACK button repeatedly to leave the PRESET RECALL set up mode.

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Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls

If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this procedure to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). These steps can also be used to add further operations to the remote control screens that were successfully set with the stored settings (see p.52-53).

Press the REMOTE SETUP.

Press the LEARNING button.

If you want to cancel the REMOTE SETUP mode

press BACK. You will return to the amplifier menu.

SELECT FUNCTION blinks on the remote control. Press the function button for the component you want to control.

For example purposes we will use the DVD/LD function.

Choose the command you want to teach the remote control and press the corresponding button on the LCD screen. The word “Learning” will blink in the top bar of the remote control screen.

For example, choose the 3 (play) button to program this remote control to play your DVD player.

• The TV POWER, TV FUNC, TV CH +/– and VOL +/– buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations.

• Pressing BACK cancels the process.

ENTER

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

BACK LIGHT on/off

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

DIRECT FUNCTION

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

MUTING

BACK

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

use lock

CONTROL

FUNCTION

–

VOL

–

FUNCTION

–

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Learning

DVD:Learning

MODE

TOP

SET UPMENU

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

8 0

TUNER

CONTROL

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You can also program the 5˜∞˜2˜3 and ENTER cursor buttons with the LEARNING mode.

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

5˜∞˜2˜3 and ENTER cursor buttons

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DVD:OK

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Learning

MODE

TOP

SET UP

Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.

2 5

BACK

Point the two remote controls toward each other. Press the button on the

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

other remote control corresponding to the operation you want to program.

LEARNING flashes in the display on the VSA-E08 remote control. After the process is complete and the command has been learned, OK will appear at the top of the remote control LCD display. If NG (no good) appears, it means that for some reason the command was not learned. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to teach the remote control of the VSA-E08 all the commands from the other remote control.

12-30 cm.

Press the BACK button to return to the LEARNING/SELECT FUNCTION screen.

Start again from step 3 to program all your components in this manner.

When you're done press the BACK button repeatedly to return to the REMOTE SETUP or AMPLIFIER menu.

Locking the Settings

This feature allows you to lock the SYSTEM SETUP and REMOTE SETUP settings so that they cannot be changed without unlocking them first. When they are locked you cannot enter the setting screen in these modes. The locking and unlocking procedures are done by the same process.

Unlocked symbol

Remote Setup

AMP

LCD

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

ENTER

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

PRESET RECALL

MULTI OPERATION

BACK LIGHT

on/off

Remote Setup

PRESET RECALL

DIRECT FUNCTION

COMMANDER

LEARNING

STANDBY/ON

MULTI

OPERATION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

SYSTEM

OFF

Locked symbol

LCD

DIRECT FUNCTION

COMMANDER

ITEM MEMO

MUTING

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

—

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

use lock

CONTROL

FUNCTION

VOL

FUNCTION

use lock

CONTROL

FUNCTION

—

In the SYSTEM SETUP or REMOTE SET UP screens hold down the 5˜∞ buttons at the same time. While you're holding down the buttons a locked/ unlocked symbol will appear in the top bar of the remote control.

Press the locked/unlocked symbol while holding down the above two keys. The setting will either lock or unlock depending on the state it was previously in.

From that time, if the screen is locked the lock symbol will appear when that screen is accessed.

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The only exception to LOCKING THE SETTINGS is the LCD COMMANDER settings in the REMOTE SETUP screen. They can still be accessed even when the REMOTE SETUP screen is locked.

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Item Memo

Use the ITEM MEMO capability to add more infomation to the remote control display screens for different functions, like your DVD or CD player. For example, you could add the name of the company that makes your component, then the top line of the screen for the respective component would read something like "DVD PIONEER" .

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the REMOTE SETUP.

Press the ITEM MEMO button.

Press the FUNCTION button of the function/component you want to additional information to, for

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Item Memo

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

example, DVD.

Use the LETTER and the NUMBER buttons to spell out the name you want to add.

The keyboard works the same as a conventional keyboard, if you press the SHIFT key the letters will be lower case. Another press returns them to capitals. You can include spaces and hyphens in the name.

You can input up to ten letter/numbers.

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The DELETE key clears the letters/numbers from the

PIONEER

right backwards.

The ALL CLEAR key erases everything that has been typed.

Press the SETUP OK button when

DVD

PIONEER

MODE

TOP

SET UP

6 9

8 0

• You input up to ten letters or numbers. If you try to input more than ten the remote control will beep twice to let you know this can't be done.

• You can include spaces and hyphens if you want.

• You can input this kind of information for up to eight functions/components.

• If you start this process but want to stop it without inputting the information entered press the BACK key. This will return you to the previous screen without entering any of the information. You can use this button to return to screen where you started.

the name appears in the bar as you want it on the function screen.

The COMPLETE screen will show for half a second to let you kow the name was successfully input. The screen will then return to step two to allow you to input names for other functions/components.

Use the BACK button to return to the basic AMPLIFIER screen.

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Key Rename

Use the KEY RENAME capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for different functions (DVD, etc.). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation on the previous two pages. For example, you could teach the SEARCH MODE button to be an audio key and the rename it "AUD".

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

Key Rename

: Key Rename

DVD

AUD

MODE

TOP

SET UP

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

2 5

BACK

3 6 9 C

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the REMOTE SETUP.

Press the KEY RENAME button.

Press the FUNCTION button that has the has the button you want to rename, for example, "DVD".

Press the LCD button (7, 3 etc) that you want to rename.

Use the letter and number buttons to spell out the name you want to add.

The screen will tell you the maximum number of letters/numbers you can input. You can include spaces and hyphens in the name. The DELETE key clears the letters/numbers from the right backwards. The ALL CLEAR key erases everything that has been typed. If you want to return to the previous name after you've input a new one press either the ALL CLEAR or DELETE buttons.

Press the SETUP OK button when the name appears in the bar as you want it on the function screen.

The COMPLETE screen will show for half a second to let you know the name was successfully input. The screen will then return to step four to allow you to input names for other functions/components.

OPERATION

DVD

AUD TOP

SET UP

Use the BACK button to return to the basic AMPLIFIER screen.

memo

8 0

• If you try to input more letters/numbers than possible the remote control will beep twice to let you know this can't be done.

• You can include spaces and hyphens if you want.

• If you start this process but want to stop it without inputting the information entered use the BACK key.

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Remote Control of Other Components

Using Remote Control with Other Components

DVD or LD player operations

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5 4

3 2

• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your DVD or LD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the DVD/LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

DVD

MODE

TOP

SET UP

1 4

VCR2

8 0

6 9

ENTER

STANDB

BACK LIGH on/off

5 4

3 2

PRGM

AUDIO

DISP SIDE

A/B

1 4

2 5 8 0

3 6 9 C

Press to switch the DVD player on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 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).

3 1˜¡

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

4 SEARCH MODE

Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed time search.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

6 3

Press to start playback.

7 8

Press to pause playback.

8 Number buttons

Use to select chapters (tracks).

9 C

Use to clear chapters (tracks) or programmed selections.

0 +10

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

- SET UP

Use to set the DVD player mode available on some DVD players.

= TOP MENU

Press to call up the menu programed on the DVD.

~ MENU

Use to display or close the title menu screen.

! 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER

5˜∞˜2˜3 : Use to navigate through options on

menu screens and to change settings.

ENTER : Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu.

Press to switch the LD player on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 4˜¢

4 : Press to return to the beginning of the

3 1˜¡

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

4 AUDIO

The audio type can be changed betwen stereo and mono setting and between digital and analog setting.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

6 3

Press to start playback.

7 8

Press to pause playback.

8 Number buttons

Use to select chapters (tracks).

9 C

Use to clear chapters (tracks) or programmed selections.

0 +10

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

- SIDE A/B

Use to change the LD between sides A and B.

= DISP

Use to view disc time, eleapsed time other information programmed into certain discs.

~ PRGM

Use to chapter (tracks) to program playback.

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CD player operations

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• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your CD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

Remote Control of Other Components

5 4

1 !~ = -

6 7

PRGM

DISC

TRACK

RDM

Press to switch the CD player on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

0/10

6 9

2 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.

3 1˜¡

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

4 DISC

Use to switch between discs with file type disc players.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

6 3

Press to start playback.

7 8

Press to pause playback.

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8 Number buttons

Use to select tracks.

9 C

Use to clear tracks or programmed selections.

0 0/10

Use to select tracks with high numbers. The button will increase the track number in increments of ten.

- >10

You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10.

= RDM

Use to select the random playback function. The CD player will play all the tracks on the disc in a random order.

~ Track

Use to select the track (not possible with all models).

! PRGM

This button allows you to program a series of tracks into the tracks into the CD player (may not be possible with some CD players).

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MD operations

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• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your MD recorder into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE1 button to set the remote to the MD operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

5 4

1 !~ = -

6 7

ENTER

REC

DISP EDIT

MODE

1 4

NAME

2 5

0/10

3 6 9

>10

Press to switch the MD recorder on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 4˜¢

4 : Press to return to the beginning of the

3 1˜¡

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

4 ¶ REC

Press to start recording (may put some decks in REC PAUSE mode).

5 7

Press to stop playback or recording.

6 3

Press to start playback.

7 8

Press to pause playback or recording.

8 Number buttons

Use to select tracks.

9 >10

You can also use this button when selecting track numbers higher than 10.

0 0/10

Use to select tracks with high numbers. The button will increase the track number in increments of ten.

- NAME

Use to name tracks or programmed selections.

= EDIT MODE

Allows you to edit names and numbers of tracks.

~ DISP

Allows you to change the display mode of the MD.

! ENTER

Enters the changes yo have made in the EDIT MODE.

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TV operations

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• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the TV operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV.

• The "Standard" screen will appear when presetting the TV/SAT (or any other) function button. When presetting the TV CONTROL function button the "Digital" TV screen will appear.

Remote Control of Other Components

Standard TV screen

4 3 ~ =

ANT

MUTE

SWAPPINP

TV screen (TV CONTROL)

4 3 ~ =

ANT

SUB CH

MUTE

SWAPPINP

SUB CH

CHANNEL

RETURN

1 4

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You can operate your TV by using the TV control buttons as well.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

MUTING

2 5 8 0 L2L1

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

Press to switch the TV on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

3 6

2 MENU

Use to select different menus on a TV screen.

3 ANT

Use to select the type of antenna you have hooked up to your TV.

4 MUTE

Press to mute or restore the volume.

5 VOL (–/+)

Press to control the volume of the TV.

6 CH (–/+)

Use these buttons to change the channel of the TV.

3 6

7 Number buttons

Use to select a specific TV channel.

8 SUB CH (–/+)

Use these buttons to change the sub-channel of

OPERATION

the TV.

9 L1, L2

A freely assignable key where you can enter any command you like—refer to p.54-55 for more on this.

0 TV FUNCTION

Press TV FUNCTION to select the TV's input.

- 5/∞/2/3/ENTER

5/∞/2/3 : Use to select or adjust items on the

use lock

CONTROL

FUNCTION

–

VOL

–

FUNCTION

–

menu screen. ENTER : Use to activate the selected function.

= P IN P

Press P IN P to turn on or off the sub-screen in picture-in-picture mode.

~ SWAP

Press SWAP to exchange the main screen for the sub-screen.

! CHANNEL RETURN

Use to return to the previous channel.

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STB (satellite tuner) operations

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• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program your satellite tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

STB (SAT)

4 3

GUIDEMENU

D E

EXIT

STB (CATV) operations

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• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program your CATV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the CATV operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your CATV.

Press to switch the digital tuner on or off (not

8 0

possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 A/B/C/D/E

Use to make selections from the SAT menu.

3 MENU

Use to turn the main menu on or off.

4 GUIDE

Use to turn the program information screen on or off.

5 Number buttons

Use to select satellite channels.

6 L1-2

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any command you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on this.

7 EXIT

Press to exit the current setting of the SAT.

4 3 2

STB (CATV)

GUIDE

PAGEPAGE

L3 L4

MUTE

ENTER

1 4

1 MUTE

Press to mute or restore the volume.

2 PAGE (–/+)

Use to displays other pages of on-screen information if there is too fit one screen.

3 MENU

Use to display the main menu.

4 GUIDE

Use to display the Program Guide screen.

5 Number buttons

Use to select a specific TV channel.

6 L1-4

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any command you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on this.

7 CH ENTER

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

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Tuner operations

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• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program your FM/AM tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the LINE/TUNER button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

Tuner

STATION

–

TUNING

4 3 2

–

CLASS

BANDMPX

DIRECT

DISP

ACCESS

MODE

+ +

1 4

ATT

-890

2 5

0 L1

Remote Control of Other Components

Press to switch the TUNER on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a

3 6

standby mode).

2 BAND

Switches between AM and FM radio bands.

3 MPX

Press to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting mono will improve the sound quality.

4 TUNING –/+

Use to manually tune to radio stations.

5 STATION –/+

Use to choose programmed radio stations.

6 Number buttons

Use to input stations and frequency.

7 L1

Use to program selections (not possible with all models).

8 DIRECT ACCESS

Allows you to input a frequency directly.

9 CLASS

Use to select the class (A, B or C) that a preset station is in.

0 DISP MODE

Use this to switch between display modes.

- RF ATT

Press to turn the RF attenuator on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion.

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Remote Control of Other Components

Cassette deck operations

You can use this remote control to control a single or a double cassette deck after you program the deck player into it. If you have a regular cassette deck with only one set of tape heads use the buttons on the right marked “SINGLE/DECK II“. If you have a double cassette deck with use the buttons on the left for deck I and the buttons on the right for deck II.

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• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your Cassette deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

DECK SINGLE/DECK

Tape

DECK

SINGLE / DECK

3 2

REC REC

MUTE

Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 1

Press to rewind the tape.

3 7

Press to stop playback or recording.

4 2

Press to start reverse playback (for auto reverse decks).

5 3

Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front.

6 ¡

Press to fast forward the tape.

7 8

Press to pause playback or recording.

Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 2

Press to start reverse playback (for auto reverse decks).

3 3

Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has been loaded as the front.

4 7

Press to stop playback or recording.

5 ¡

Press to fast forward the tape.

6 REC MUTE

Press and hold to make a blank space during recording. The recording will be muted for as long as the button is held down.

7 REC ¶

Press to start recording (may put some decks in REC PAUSE mode).

8 8

Press to pause playback or recording.

9 1

Press to rewind the tape.

Tape

DECK

SINGLE / DECK

REC REC

MUTE

2 3 4

5 6

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VCR operations

DVR

8 0

REC

CHCH

REC

STOP

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• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program your VCR deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).

• To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR operation mode.

• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.

Remote Control of Other Components

Press to switch the VCR on or off(not possible with all models, especially those without a standby mode).

2 CH –/+

Use to change channels on the VCR's tuner.

3 1˜¡

1 : Press to rewind the tape. ¡ : Press to fast foward the tape.

4 REC ¶

Press to start recording.

5 7

Press to stop playback.

6 3

Press to start playback.

5 4

VCR

CHCH

REC

TV/

VCR

L3 0 L4

7 8

Press to pause playback.

8 Number buttons

Use to change channels on the VCR.

9 L1-4

Freely assignable keys where you can enter any commands you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on this.

0 TV/VCR

Use this button to switch the VCR between it's TV tuner and the video function.

Other screen for preset operations

In addition to the operations mentioned in this section up to this point, the VSA-E08 is equipped with remote control screens to deal with a variety of cutting edge technologies and components that may or may not have appeared on the market yet. These include: CD-R (CD write-once discs deck), CD-RW (CD rewritable discs deck), and the latest innovation, DVD video recorder. If you have one of these components you can access the preset screen by going to the preset recall section of this manual (p.52-55) and following the instructions therein. Select the appropriate screen from the list presented and assign it to a function button in the manner described. Then you can access the screen by simply pressing that function button. Below are a list of the screens of cutting edge components you can access.

OPERATION

CD-R operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular CD player with the added feature of being able to record. The (¶ REC) and the REC MUTE buttons are explained on under the MD explanations.

CD-R

REC

MUTE

PRGM

RDM

10 10

6 9

p.60

DVR (DVD Recorder) operations

Essentially all the controls are the same as those explaining the screen for a regular DVD player with the added feature of being able to record. The record button (¶ REC) is explained on p.60 under the MD explanations. REC STOP is a special DVD video recorder control that stops the recording.

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Recording from Audio Components

The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analog components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally (and vice-versa). If you want to record from a digital component to an analog one (for example, a tape deck), or vice-versa, the digital component it must be connected via analog jacks and you need to set the SIGNAL SELECT switch to ANALOG. To make exact digital copies (of digital sources like CDs) both the source component and the recorder must be connected with digital connections. See p.12 for more on analog audio connections and p.13 for digital audio connections.

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The Amplifier’s volume, channel level, balance, TONE, DNR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal and the MULTI CH IN cannot be recorded. In some cases, digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible. In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner.

Functions that can be recorded

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Receiver

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

DIRECT

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

/ dts

STANDARD

(if necessary)

EFFECT

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

SIGNAL

SELECT

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Select the source component. Set SIGNAL SELECT according to the source component's signal (ANALOG or DIGITAL).

Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control (or use the button on the front panel) and choose ANALOG.

Start recording with a recorder.

Playback the source to be recorded.

Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR)

If you connect a cassette deck with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the sound of an analog recording as it is being recorded. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on) and the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off).

Recording from Video Components

The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1/DVR or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks.

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Functions that can be recorded

The Amplifier’s volume, channel level, balance, TONE, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

First, decide the component you'd like to record and put the amplifier in that

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Receiver

Amplifier

THX

MIDNIGHT

DIGITAL

DSP STEREO

/ dts

/ dts / MPEG

ADVANCED

THEATER

DIRECT

LOUDNESS

MAIN SUB

EFFECT

STANDARD

MULTI CH

SIGNAL

SELECT

SIGNAL SELECT

(if necessary)

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

function. Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog.

Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control (or use the button on the front panel) and choose analog. Recording DIGITAL or 2 RF signals is not possible.

Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 (etc.).

Playback the source to be recorded.

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Video Select

This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.45. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button.

Press the VIDEO SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different possible video inputs.

The first press shows the video input you are currently using. After that pressing VIDEO SELECT cycles though the possibilities in the following order:

DVD/LD VCR1 VCR2

(OFF) TV VIDEO

VIDEO SELECT button

The OFF setting means the AUDIO and VIDEO source are the same. (Also, if one of the MD/TAPE 1, CD, LINE/TUNER, or PHONO functions are selected the VIDEO SELECT will be set to OFF.)

After choosing a video input the display on the amplifier will show that input for about 5 seconds and then revert to showing the sound mode the amplifier is in.

The VIDEO SELECT remains set to the input you chose until you change the audio input.

If you change audio functions the amplifier will reset itself to make the video and audio inputs correspond. Also, if you switch the power of the amplifier OFF when you turn it back on the video and audio inputs will reset so that they correspond.

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Multi Operations

Multi operations allow you to tell the amplifier and your other components to do a number of things with the push of only two buttons on the LCD commander. For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD. This allows you to freely decide which operations you want performed as well as the order in which you want them performed. The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations based on eight possible components. You don't need to program the power of this unit to go on, it will do so automatically when multi operations are recalled.

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Be sure to recall or learn the remote commands for each component before attempting multi operations (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“, p.52-55).

Press the REMOTE SETUP button.

Press the MULTI OPERATION button.

To cancel MULTI OPERATION

Press REMOTE SETUP button again.

The next screen will instruct you to SELECT FUNCTION. Choose the

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

component you want to start the MULTI OPERATION with and press it's FUNCTION button.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

For example purposes we'll use a DVD player as the first component to be set in this multi operation process.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button.

Next you should select the command number you want the process to start with. Of course it's

logical to start with 1 so press command 1 (the box the 1 with inside it).

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Multi Operation

SELECT NUMBER

[ ]

DVD/LD

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

CLEAR

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

This tells the amplifier this will be the first command.

To erase a command

Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Multi Operation

SELECT FUNCTION

[ ]

DVD/LD

5Select the component whose

command you want to input (for example, a DVD player), and press

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

CLEAR

CLEAR SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

that button on the remote control. The LCD screen for that component will appear on the remote control.

The screen for that component will appear in the LCD display.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

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DVD:Multi Operation

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Multi Operation

DVD

Multi Operation

DVD

MODE

TOP

SETUP

SELECT NUMBER

7 10

[ ]

DVD/LD

[ ]

DVD/LD

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

8 0

TUNER

CONTROL

Select a command from the screen of the component (for example 3 [play]).

The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1.

To erase a command

Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button.

To go back one step

BACK

CLEAR

CLEAR SETUP

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the BACK button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

Repeat steps 4-6 to program a sequence of up to five commands.

You can assign MULTI OPERATIONS for up to 5 function buttons.

To erase a command

Press the command button you want to erase and press

BACK

CLEAR

SETUP

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

the CLEAR button.

When done press SETUP OK to input the information.

After you press SETUP OK the LCD screen on the remote will flash COMPLETE to let you know the process has been stored. The remote then returns to the mode allowing you to input more multi operations.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Performing multi operations

Do the following to use the MULTI OPERATIONS.

VCR2

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

ENTER

RECEIVER

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

STANDBY/ON

BACK LIGHT on/off

Multi Operation

MUTING

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

–

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

TUNER

CONTROL

FUNCTION

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Press the BACK button repeatedly to leave the multi operation set up mode.

memo

You don't need to program power on for PIONEER components (except for the first generation of Pioneer DVRs), they will go on automatically if a command for that unit is entered in the MULTI OPERATIONS settings. Also, your TV will go on automatically if a TV related command is entered in the MULTI OPERATIONS.

Press the MULTI OPERATION button.

Press the function button that has been set up with multi operations.

The power of the main unit goes on and the programmed multi operations are performed automatically.

OPERATION

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Using Other Functions

System OFF

The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the LCD commander (this feature will only work with components that have a standby mode). For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well. The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different SYSTEM OFF operations based on eight possible components.

memo

Be sure to recall or learn the remote commands for each component before programming the SYSTEM OFF function (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“, p. 52-55).

Press the REMOTE SETUP button.

Press the MULTI OPERATION button.

To cancel MULTI OPERATION

Press REMOTE SETUP button again.

The next screen will instruct you to SELECT FUNCTION. Press the

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

AMPLIFIER button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/ TUNER

CONTROL

Next you should select the

command number you want the process to start with. Of course it's logical to start with 1 so press command 1 button (the box the 1 with inside it).

This tells the amplifier this will be the first command. The number will become shaded.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

System OFF

SELECT NUMBER

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

CLEAR SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

Select the FUNCTION button of the component which you want to stop or turn off (for example, stop your DVD player) and press that FUNCTION button on the remote control.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

System OFF

SELECT FUNCTION

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

CLEAR SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

The screen for that component will appear in the LCD display.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

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Using Other Functions

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

System OFF

DVD:System Off

MODE

TOP

SET UP

SELECT FUNCTION

DVD

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

7 10

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Select a stop or a power ( ) command.

The command and component chosen will appear in the window of command 1.

To erase a command

Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

Repeat steps 4-6 to program a

BACK

REMOTE

SETUP

CLEAR SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

sequence of up to five stop or power off commands you want to input.

To erase a command

Press the command button you want to erase and press the CLEAR button.

To go back one step

Press the BACK button.

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen

Press the BACK button repeatedly.

When done press SETUP OK to input the information.

Press the BACK button repeatedly to leave the multi operation set up mode.

OPERATION

Using SYSTEM OFF

Do the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function.

MUTING

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

–

FUNCTION

VCR2

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT

on/off

Press the SYSTEM OFF button.

The remote control must be on to be able to use this command but it can be in any mode. All the components programmed into the SYSYTEM OFF mode will stop and/or go off. The amplifier will go off as well.

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Using Other Functions

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION

The direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSA-E08). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd like to control external video deck with this unit's remote control so you've assigned it a function button (for example purposes, the VCR 2 button). Yet, if you put the amplifier in VCR 2 mode you'll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSA-E08. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the amplifier does not go into VCR 2 mode.

Press the REMOTE SETUP.

Press the DIRECT FUNCTION

button.

Choose to set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each source to ON or OFF by pressing on the ON/OFF button.

A triangular arrow points from the ON/OFF button towards a small nub next to the function names (DVD/ LD, CD, etc.) that can be turned ON/OFF. This nub will disappear if that DIRECT FUNCTION is turned OFF.

Subsequently the nub will not appear on any remote control screen if the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF.

To leave the Direct Function mode

press the BACK button.

memo

The default setting for all DIRECT FUNCTIONS is ON.

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

AMP

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

VCR1

VCR2

Remote Setup

LCD

COMMANDER

PRESET RECALL

LEARNING

MULTI OPERATION

BACK

DIRECT FUNCTION

ITEM MEMO

KEY RENAME

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

REMOTE

SETUP

MD/TAPE1

LINE/

TUNER

CONTROL

Resetting the Remote Control

The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control.

MUTING

MUTING STANDBY/ON

MASTER VOLUME

FUNCTION

CONTROL

–

RESET tab

Hold down both the STANDBY/ON button and MUTING button and then push the RESET tab under the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

VCR2

SYSTEM

MULTI

OFF

OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

BACK LIGHT on/off

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 or 8 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6-8 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than a main channel, the overall soundtrack is expressed as 5.1 or 7.1 channels. 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 for movie films

4 channel analog sound track (Matrix)

Dolby

Digital

encoding

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

Video

2468101214 MHz

Frequency

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, Dolby Digital is used to compress the data. In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number used, the lower the sound quality. With Dolby Digital, drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics.

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 (LFE) 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.

MPEG Audio

MPEG is an audio encoding system which delivers high quality audio for music and movies. By removing frequencies which are out of the human hearing range, the sound is then compressed to enable the transmission of mono, stereo, or multichannel (5.1 and 7.1) audio in a single bitstream which is why it has become a standard audio format for DVD and personal computers. The composition and versatility of MPEG audio also ensures that the presentation of a multichannel soundtrack will sound appropriate on everything from a 7.1 channel surround sound home theater setup to a mono television set. Above all, MPEG audio is designed to be compatible with past and future MPEG audio versions, which means that future versions of MPEG audio will be compatible with decoders currently being produced (the signal is merely reconfigured to fit the number of channels available in a system).

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

DTS

DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC

PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly, the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD) and music software (5.1 channel CD). DTS has recently added a third surround channel to its system. This has come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES.

THX

THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.

Re-Equalization™ : In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in a very precise way.

Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy.

Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using only two speakers.

Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels appropriate to your system. (Set this function according to the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER instructions on page 38.)

Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. (Set this function according to the CHANNEL DELAY instructions on p.34.)

THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is

not

Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener.

http://www.dolby.com.

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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 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.

Subwoofer output is very low.

When playing an LD the SIGNAL SELECT is on AC -3 RF but there is still no sound.

When playing a Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG source the 5.1 Channel indicator doesn't light.

You can't get DIGITAL to come up when using the SIGNAL SELECT button.

When using THX AUTO mode the receiver is not playing in the EX mode.

The Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG indicator doesn't light up even when playing a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG source.

Cause

• The power plug is disconnected.

• The protection circuit may have been activated.

• Static electricity caused by dry air.

• Improper connections.

• Sound is muted.

• The volume is turned down.

• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.

• Speakers are turned OFF.

• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set incorrectly.

• Improper connections.

• The input source is not properly selected.

• Settings route signal away from subwoofer

• The LD is not a Dolby Digital compatible disc.

• The Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG source is not 5 channels.

• Either the digital connections or the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT is incorrect.

• The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON.

• You are not using a source with Surround EX flag.

• The player is paused or stopped.

• There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output.

• Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG source there is a possibility the present trrack is not Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG.

Remedy

• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

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

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (see p.12-20).

• Press MUTE on the remote control.

• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.

• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the speakers you connected.

• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.47).

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (see p.12-20).

• Press the correct function button.

• To get more signal to the subwoofer set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for the FRONT speakers (see p.32-33).

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog (make sure your LD player is hooked up with analog connections in addition to digital and 2 RF connections, see p.14).

• There is no problem with the receiver but if you want 5 channel sound you must play a 5 channel source.

• Make sure the digital connections and the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT is doner correctly.

• Press the TAPE2 MONITOR button so it goes inot the OFF setting.

• There is no problem with your receiver but if you want to hear 7 channel sound use an EX source.

• Play the source.

• Fix the audio settings (check the manual that came withy your DVD player).

• There is no problem. The indicator won't light when the track is not a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG track.

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Symptom

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back.

When a search is performed by a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG compatible CD player during playback, noise is output.

Cannot be remote controlled.

The display is dark.

The OVER indicator is constantly lit.

When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG format LD there is noise audible on the soundtrack.

Cause

• 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.

• SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.

• A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used, or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect.

• The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability. (The DTS signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.)

• The speakers are tunred OFF.

• Disc being played back has a huge amount of information on it.

• The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information.

• The remote control batteries have worn out.

• Too far away or bad angle of operation.

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

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

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

• The IR -Receiver type is mismatched with the setting.

• The SETTING LOCK on the remote control is tunred ON.

• The lock switch on the remote control is set to LOCK.

• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.

• If you are using an analog source, the signal is too strong.

• If you are using a digital source, there is too much information for the receiver to handle.

• The SIGNAL SELECT is on ANALOG.

Remedy

• See “SPEAKER SETTING” on p.32-33 to check the speaker settings.

• See “CHANNEL LEVEL” p.35-36 to check the speaker levels.

• Connect the speakers (see p.18-19).

• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO” or according to the type of connections made (see p.47).

• Set the digital input settings correctly (see p.31).

• Make digital connections (see p.13) and set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO” (see p.47).

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

• Turn the speakers ON.

• Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results (see memo, p.41,44).

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

• Replace the batteries (see p.9).

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see p.10).

• 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.

• Disconnect the IR Receiver from the rear panel, and set to the other IR Receiver type using the remote control.

• Turn the SETTING LOCK to OFF (see p.55).

• Set the lock switch to USE (see p.

10).

• Press FL DIMMER on the front panel repeatedly to return to the default setting (see p.51).

• Press the INPUT ATT button (see p.26).

• For 2/DTS/MPEG sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode (see p.41,45).

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL.

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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Specifications

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Amplifier Section

Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)

FRONT ... 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)

Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)

FRONT ... 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)

CENTER ................ 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)

SURROUND ....................................... 130 W + 130 W

Rated Power Output .............................. 100 W + 100 W

• Above specifications are applicable when the power supply is 230V.

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

PHONO MM .......................................... 4.7 mV/47 kΩ

VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, LINE/

TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 .......335 mV/47 kΩ

Phono Overload Level (THD 0.1 %, 1 kHz)

PHONO MM ................................................... 120 mV

Frequency Response

PHONO MM ................... 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB

VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R,

TAPE 2................................. 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB

Output (Level/Impedance)

VCR 1/DVR REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R REC,

TAPE 2 REC............................................. 335 mV/1 kΩ

Tone Control

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

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

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

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)

PHONO MM ...................................................... 80 dB

VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,

LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 ......... 101 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN (continuous rated power output/50 mW)]

PHONO MM ................................................. 68/61 dB

VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,

LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 ...... 92/65 dB

(DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)

(20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.09 %, 8 Ω)

+0 –3

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements

UK model ...................................... AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz

European model ................... AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption ............................................. 500 W

Power Consumption in Standby mode .................. 1.0 W

AC Outlets (except for the UK model)

SWITCHED (×2) ............................... Total 100 W MAX.

UNSWITCHED ........................................ 100 W MAX.

Dimensions .................. 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm

Weight (without package) ....................................... 18 kg

Furnished Parts

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries ................................................. 4

Remote Control Unit with a touch pen attached ........... 1

Cushion for Remote .......................................................4

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

NOTE:

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

Video Section

Input (Sensitivity) .......................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB

Frequency Response ..................... 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB

+0 –3

Component Video Section

Input (Sensitivity) .......................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB

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