Pioneer VSX-21 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-21

Operating Instructions

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card

and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS

(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE

PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

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.

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

¶ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

¶ If this product is equipped with a three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

¶ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. ¶ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

¶ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ¶ If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

¶ If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

¶ When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

SET UP

OPERATION

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Features

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped

DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home.

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

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

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

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

CINEMA Re-EQ

In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the speaker and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a soundtrack 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.

ADVANCED THEATER modes

Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by simulating the environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall (MUSICAL). With 5-D THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital.

Various Surround Effects (DSP)

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

Midnight Listening Mode

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

Optical Digital Output

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

DIGITAL NR function

Noise in the playback source can be reduced to a minimum so you can enjoy a clearer sound.

5.1 Channel Input

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

5 Channels of Independent Amplification

This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.

Remote Control of Other Components

The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 57.

Table of Contents

Introductory Information............................................................ 6

Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................................................... 6

How to Use This Manual ........................................................................... 6

Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................. 6

Receiver Installation ................................................................................... 7

When Making Cable Connections ............................................................. 7

Connections ................................................................................. 8

Antennas ..................................................................................................... 8

Audio Components Connections .............................................................. 9

Video Components Connections ............................................................ 10

Digital Connections .................................................................................. 11

DVD 5.1 Channel Connection .................................................................. 12

Speakers ................................................................................................... 13

Preparations .............................................................................. 16

Setting Up for Surround Sound .............................................................. 16

Setting Up the Remote Control ............................................................... 22

Clearing the Remote Control Settings .................................................... 23

SET UP

Names of Parts and Basic Operations..................................... 24

Display ...................................................................................................... 24

Remote Control ........................................................................................ 25

Front Panel ................................................................................................ 26

Sound Modes ............................................................................ 28

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ............................................. 29

Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ............................... 30

Selecting a Sound Mode ......................................................................... 31

CINEMA Re-EQ playback ......................................................................... 33

Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ................................................ 35

Tuner Operations ....................................................................... 36

Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................................................ 36

Direct Tuning ............................................................................................ 37

Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations ................................................. 38

Recalling the Memorized Stations .......................................................... 39

Other Operations ...................................................................... 40

Playback .................................................................................................... 40

Recording from Audio Components ...................................................... 42

Recording from Video Components ....................................................... 43

Remote Controlling Other Components ................................................ 44

Background Control of Other Components ........................................... 51

OPERATION

Additional Information ............................................................. 52

Dolby Digital ............................................................................................. 52

DTS ............................................................................................................ 53

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 54

Preset Code List ........................................................................................ 56

Specifications ........................................................................................... 57

Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

How to Use This Manual

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit

This manual is divided into two main sections :

SET UP

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

OPERATION

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

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

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

(

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

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

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The following marks and symbols are used throughout this manual:

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Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

CAUTION!

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

• Never use new and old batteries together.

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

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

Power connection

[SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX]

Switching this receiver on or putting it in standby also switches components connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET jacks on and off. When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in the ON position. Total power consumption of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) .

CAUTION!

• To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET jacks.

• Do not connect a monitor or TV set. Even if the power consumption of the TV or monitor is within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are

switched on, they consume a large amount of power and may exceed the capacity of this receiver.

Introductory Information

Operating range of remote control unit

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of this unit to operate. The remote control unit will operate the receiver for up to a distance of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on each side of the sensor of the remote sensor as illustrated below.

23 feet(7m)

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Remote control may not function properly if :

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

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

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

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

Operating other PIONEER components

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

CONTROL

Receiver

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OUT IN

PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.

Remote Control

You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the 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 preset code (Refer to “Recalling preset codes” on page 22).

CONTROL

OUT

To CONTROL IN

terminal of another

PIONEER component

bearing the Î mark.

SET UP

OPERATION

Receiver Installation

• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. It will prevent proper heat dispersal.

• When installing in a rack, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver.

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Leave more than 8 inches (20 cm)

Receiver

It is recommended that you place the receiver to the left of your cassette and/ or video decks. This will prevent noise caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise during playback of your cassette and/or video decks, move them farther away from the receiver.

When Making Cable Connections

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

Connections

GND

FM UNBAL 75Ω

LOOP ANTENNA

Antennas

FM wire antenna

DIGITAL IN

OPT

PCM/

/DTS

OPT

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SURROUND

OPT

SUBWOOFER

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

R CENTER

COAX

IN INOUT

/DTS

PLAY

MD/TAPE 1

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend (for best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.).

AM loop antenna

(See below)

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

75Ω

REC

AM LOOP ANTENNA

OUT

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

PLAY

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/ SAT

DVD/

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

VCR 1 VCR 2

REC

FRONT PREOUT

IN OUT

OUT

IN OUT

VIDEO

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

7 AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna. 2 Twist exposed wire strands

together and insert into AM antenna terminals.

3/8 in.(10mm)

Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

75 Ω coaxial cable

7 To improve AM reception

Connect a 15 to 18 feet (5~6 m) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire)

3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired)

and face toward the direction providing the best reception.

Outdoor antenna

15~18 feet (5~6 m)

FM UNBAL 75Ω

AM LOOP ANTENNA

GND

Connections

Audio Components Connections

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

Connect your audio components as shown below. Refer to “Digital Connections” on page 11 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player.

SET UP

ANTENNA

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

OPT

/DTS

COAX

PCM/

FM UNBAL

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER IN INOUT

75Ω

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

/DTS

SURROUND

REC

PLAY

MD/TAPE 1

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

PLAY

REC

LRL

MD recorder

or Cassette deck

LOOP ANTENNA

PLAY

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REC

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/

DVD/

SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

OUTPUT

IN OUT

OUT

IN OUT

VCR 1 VCR 2

CD player

OUT

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

VIDEO

FRONT PREOUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

PLAY

REC

LRL

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

OPERATION

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

Cassette deck

7 Audio cords

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

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

Be sure to insert completely.

Cassette deck placement

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

Connections

Video Components Connections

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

• Connect your video components as shown below. Also, refer to “Digital Connections” on page 11 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player.

• Although only “S2” is printed on the S-Video jacks on the rear panel, S, S1 and S2 S-video connection can be made as well.

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

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

OPT

/DTS

COAX

Video deck (1)

Video deck (2)

monitor

INPUTOUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

/DTS

DVD 5.1 CH

SURROUND

R CENTER

IN INOUT

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

UNBAL

75Ω

PCM/

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

LOOP ANTENNA

OUT

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

OUT

IN OUT

PLAY

MD/TAPE 1

REC

PLAY

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

TV/ SAT

DVD/

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

VCR 1 VCR 2

REC

RL R

FRONT PREOUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

VIDEO

OUT

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

INPUTOUTPUT

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

7 Front

Video camera (etc.)

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VIDEO INPUT

VIDEOS-VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO INPUT

When connecting components equipped with S-video jacks, you can make connections to this unit using S-video cords (not supplied). However, this unit is not designed to convert the format of the video signal. Therefore, the signal from the S2 IN cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT and similarly the signal from the VIDEO IN cannot be output from the S2 OUT.

OUTPUT

TV tuner

(or satellite tuner)

DVD player

(or LD player)

OUTPUT

7 Audio/Video cords

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

VIDEO

Connect red plugs to R (right),

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

Be sure to insert completely.

Connections

Digital Connections

Digital components can be connected as shown below. You can select up to four of the following be assigned to the digital inputs on this unit: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, CD, VCR1 (VCR). To assign the digital inputs, refer to “Setting Up for Surround Sound” on page 16. The digital signal input is output directly to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack.

SET UP

ANTENNA

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

OPT

COAX

/DTS

PCM/

/DTS

SURROUND

PLAY

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

IN INOUT

REC

MD/TAPE 1

FM UNBAL

75Ω

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

LOOP ANTENNA

PLAY

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REC

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/

DVD/

SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

DIGITAL

OUT

CD player DVD player

OUT

VCR 1 VCR 2

COAX

OUT

IN OUT

FRONT PREOUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL

OUT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

DIGITAL

OUT

TV tuner

(or satellite tuner)

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

OPERATION

VIDEO

OUT

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

DIGITAL

MD recorder

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When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital

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

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

COAX : DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD OPT 3 : TV

7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables

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

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

Digital audio cord (or standard video cord)

Optical cable

Connections

DVD 5.1 Channel Connection

DVD and LD discs are often compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page 33 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods.

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

ANTENNA

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/

DIGITAL

OPT

/DTS

COAX

PCM/

/DTS

SURROUND

PLAY

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER IN INOUT

REC

MD/TAPE 1

SURROUND

OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

75Ω

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

PLAY

CENTER

LOOP ANTENNA

OUT

Components equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/

SUB

SAT

DVD/

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

OUTPUT

REC

WOOFER

IN OUT

OUT

IN OUT

VCR 1 VCR 2

VIDEO

OUT

FRONT PREOUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

VIDEO

OUT

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

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

Connections

Speakers

• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω.

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

DTS mode).

• When you use the speaker on your TV as a center speaker, please connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to

the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown below is unnecessary. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more information.

• You can set the configuration of your speaker system, whether the sizes of the speakers are large or small, and

whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to 18)

SET UP

Front Speakers

DIGITAL IN

OPT

PCM/

/DTS

OPT

SURROUND

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAX

PCM/

/DTS

DIGITAL

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

IN INOUT

PLAY

MD/TAPE 1

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

75Ω

REC

AM LOOP ANTENNA

OUT

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

VIDEO

PLAY

Center Speaker

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

OUT

REC

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/

DVD/

SAT

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

OUT

VCR 1 VCR 2

IN OUT

(To be used as the center speaker)

(To the audio input)

FRONT PREOUT

VIDEO

OUT

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

Surround Speakers

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

OPERATION

Powered Sub Woofer

INPUT

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

7 Speaker terminals

Twist exposed wire strands together.

3/8 in.(10mm)

Use speakers with nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 8 Ω or 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

• When using speakers with impedance of at least 6 Ω but less than 8 Ω, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to the “6~LESS THAN 8 Ω” position.

• When using 8 Ω to 16 Ω, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8~16 Ω” position.

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

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

Connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

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

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

PIONEER

projection TV

(for center

channel)

L-Audio

(MONO)

DIGITAL IN

OPT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAX

PCM/

/DTS

DIGITAL

Powered

sub woofer

Amplifier

(for center channel)

(or)

ANTENNA

/DTS

SURROUND

IN INOUT

PLAY

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

R CENTER

REC

MD/TAPE 1

FM UNBAL

75Ω

PCM/

AM LOOP ANTENNA

OUT

TO MONITOR TV

CONTROL

OUT IN

PLAY

CD TAPE 2 MONITOR

AUDIO

IN IN OUT

S2 S2 S2 S2 S2 S2

VIDEO

OUT

IN IN IN

INOUT IN OUT

TV/

REC

DVD/

SAT

VCR 1 VCR 2

DVD 5.1 CH

FRONT

Amplifier

(for front channel)

AUDIO

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IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN OUT

FRONT PREOUT

CENTER PREOUT

SORROUND

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT

Amplifier

(for rear channel)

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

AUDIO

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATTENTION:

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

6~LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6~MOINS DE 8Ω /HAUT PARLEUR

8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

INPUT

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AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz

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

Connections

Speaker placement

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

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Sub Woofer

Front

Left

Surround

Left

Listening

Position

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

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

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

CAUTION:

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

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

Front RightCenter

Surround

Right

SET UP

OPERATION

• 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.

Preparations

Setting Up for Surround Sound

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

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

RECEIVER

TV FUNC

MUTING

DVD/LD

CH.SELECT

MODE CHECK

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

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• Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode.

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

ENTER

–

VOL VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

TV/SAT

TV CONTROL

VCR 1

VCR 2

CN.LEVEL

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECEIVER

DSP MODE

TEST TONE

TUNER

MD/TAPE

MIDNIGHT

ATT SIG.SELECT

EFFECT

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FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT

COMMANDER

SET UP

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

Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

Press RECEIVER.

This switches the remote to the surround setup mode.

Press ! or ⁄ to select the mode you desire.

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

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TV/VCRCLASS

The current settings are displayed automatically.

SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17)

Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected.

SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode (page 18)

Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off.

Crossover frequency setting mode (page 18)

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

LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18)

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

Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 19)

Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer.

FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 19)

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

CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19)

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

SURROUND speaker distance setting mode (page 19)

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

Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20)

Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

Coaxial digital input setting (page 20)

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

Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20)

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

Optical digital input 2 setting (page 20)

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

Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21)

Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 3.

Press % or ﬁ to select the setting you desire.

The setting is entered automatically.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes.

Preparations

SPEAKER setting mode

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

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

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

If the cone size of your speaker is larger than 5 in. (12 cm), please set to Large.

” (asterisk) if no speaker is connected.

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Press % or ﬁ to set the front speaker.

SET UP

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

ANALOG

SIGNAL SELECT

* Press ⁄ to advance to the

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

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

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

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

Press % or ﬁ to set the center speaker.

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

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

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

• Select “C

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

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center channel is output from the front speakers.

Press % or ﬁ to set the surround speaker.

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

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

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

• Select “S

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

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

Preparations

SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode

Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not.

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• Initial setting is “ON”.

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

SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

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

Crossover frequency setting mode

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

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SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

• Initial setting is “100 Hz”.

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

appears in the display

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

100 Hz

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

150 Hz

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

200 Hz

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

LFE attenuator setting mode

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

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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG

• Initial setting is “0 dB”.

• When ∞ is selected (

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appears in the display), LFE is not available.

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

dB (∞)).

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